Welcome to this week’s Faith Pulse (July 24-29).
May Abba bless you bountifully as you close out your week
Here are my faith finds this week. I pray you enjoy these recommendations.
Faith Pulse (July 24-29)
Science and the Bible
I happily agree with Pastor Greg Laurie here on this arguably controversial topic.
“Some people believe that science and the Bible contradict each other, but that is not necessarily true. Over the years, people have scoffed at the Bible, claiming it wasn’t scientific. They’ve said that people who believe the Bible are fools.”
Recognizing Idolatry and 7 Idols Present in Our Lives Today
Eva Marie Everson of Crosswalk writes: “Yes, it’s easy to scoff and say, “No way would I place an idol over God. Those people must have been so easily influenced!” But the truth is, we have a long list of idols today. “
I dare you to admit that you have never wrestled with at least one of these idols?
The Difference Between Repentance and Self-hate
This insightful article explore the legalistic understanding of repentance and shows why focus on self is what leads us down unhelpful paths.
“Repentance is like resurrection—turning from the death we once lived in before Christ, to the life that Christ gave us in the gospel. Remaining in self-hate is like remaining in death.”
How to Pray in Opposition
This writer shines a spotlight on Acts 4 as a model prayer for facing persecution.
It is sadly true that we often forget how privileged we are to be able to worship freely.
We forget how liberating it is have no real barriers in prayer.
“If local authorities told your pastor to stop preaching the gospel, how would your congregation respond?
For Christians in some regions of the world, the question isn’t hypothetical. “
Full Circle
Today’s short prophetic word is for anyone who feels like they have been in a sort of limbo…that there has been no progress.
How to Start Sharing the Gospel Every Week
Because this is our mandate too…
Pastor Isaac Karpenske shares really practical ways that we can get involved in pushing the gospel forward.
Very good read.
Pastor, Find The Right Role Models—Beware Rogue Models
Daniel Gachuki of Gospel Coalition Africa gives us an interesting take on the need for sage role models.
“Good educators agree that imitation is one of the best methods and most effective means for learning. The truism that ‘most things in life are caught rather than taught’ is scarcely disputable.”
Faith Pulse in Music
This was another great week in the world of gospel music.
Here are some of the gems I found.
I found a lot so I will try to share favorites.
Hulvey – Beautiful
This dropped last week but I’m so glad I caught it.
(It likely came out right after I published the last Faith Pulse)
It sounds all modern and youthful and still so convicting.
You’ll enjoy this one for sure.
The video is cool too
Jermaine Edwards – Nothing Can
This nice like cook food!
Take in this awesome new track from Jamaican gospel great, Jermaine Edwards.
Let us affirm with him that “Nothing can separate me from your sweet love God”
Hold Tight (feat. Ryan Ellis & Lizzie Morgan)
This is a sweet track from Maverick City Music’s new collaborative project with Kirk Franklin “Kingdom Book One (Deluxe)”
God’s Got Us (feat. Chandler Moore)
Chandler’s voice on this track is golden.
The composition is as flawless as we’ve come to expect from anything Kirk Franklin puts his anointed gift on.
Let this one bless you today
Okey Sokay – Oyel Devotions – Thank You Lord
I just love the pure worship of this young man.
He will feed your soul too I bet.
Ryan Ellis – Perfect Peace
Here’s another not so fresh but still new song
I love the lyrics and the flow.
Ooohwee
Conclusions | Maverick City Music x Kirk Franklin
Another win for Kirk Franklin.
God created this man to make music for sure.
“Don’t be jumping to conclusions..”
Preach!!!