32 episodes
Journey Hunter Barnes
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- Religion & Spirituality
Daily Bible Reading; meditation and prayer with Hunter Barnes
*Readings are from the Revised Common Lectionary
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Journey - May 29th, 21
We are following him. His example, his testimony, his life, they persecuted him. And Jesus says they will persecute you. The violent systems of the world that require a scapegoat. Systems that objectify the other with violent intent, Jesus has exposed. He's overturned these systems, these principalities and powers of darkness that we find everywhere in our world, in our politics, in our religion, throughout all of human society, there it is. Jesus comes in overthrows the kingdoms of darkness and demonstrates God's kingdom of love, and offers his way instead, a way of peace and freedom. The advocate the Holy Spirit, will come and instruct us in His ways, and will continue to testify to our own heart. The truth of the way of love, the way of forgiveness, the way of peace Amen.
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Journey - May 28th, 21
Isaiah has a vision. It's God's dream for the world. His dream is that his house will be filled with people, people from all over the world and that peace will reign on the earth. That humanity will come to learn to walk with God, the God of Jacob, and that there will be no more war. The Prince of Peace will reign and we will be his people. That's God's dream. And to this we say amen. May it be so
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Journey - May 27th, 21
Because you belong to God, you are free. Free from all that is trapped you, free of limiting thoughts, free of self loathing, free of the prison's of resentment and hurt that we experienced in life. You're free. You're free to emerge to step into the light of a new day. Free to redefine and reimagine yourself and your life as God would have you. Free to Play, free to pay a things no mind. Paul says in verse two because you belong to Him, the power of the life giving spirit has freed you...you are free. Step into your freedom. Whoever the Son sets free, is free indeed. Amen.
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Journey - May 26th, 21
JOHN wants you to see his wounds. Jesus is taking his wounds with him into eternity. It appears, perhaps wounds that we suffer or carry here in this life, that are offered on behalf of others, because of love, perhaps these wounds will follow us into eternity. For they are the marks of love. Sometimes we look at our wounds and our disabilities in this life. And we can discount them as something we are ashamed of or embarrassed by. At times, I'm concerned for our disabled brothers and sisters and the way that we speak about disabilities as if they are simply something that we want to have fixed or done away with. But here Jesus is showing us something different. Something that is much more redemptive and amazing. He's showing us his wounds after the resurrection. He's carrying them with him still, because they were offered in love and for the service of love to the whole world. Perhaps our wounds, our disabilities are the very things that God will and can redemptively us in the service of love for others so that others might be healed, and know that they too are loved just the way they are. JOHN says this as he spoke, he showed them his wounds in his hands inside. And they were filled with joy when they saw the Lord Amen.
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Journey - May 25th, 21
You have been made a part of the body. You've been included. God has created you to have a part to play. You were born into this new creation, not by your own effort and design. But your part has come from the good and generous heart of God, the Creator of all things is made you just the way you are. And he's placed you right where you need to be. Recognize and rest in who you are. And then do what he's asked you to do. Amen. Now, let us take some time for silent prayer and reflection.
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Journey - May 24th, 21
Joel has a vision. All things are being restored war and violence are being vanquished. God is renewing his land and the creatures of the land. Don't be afraid Joel proclaims, God's going to restore what was lost. And the culmination of God's miracle of restoration is the renewal of all things. The restoration and renewal of humanity. In verse 28, Joel says this, then, after doing all those things, I will pour out my Spirit upon all people. This is not just Joel's vision and dream it is God's vision and dream. God's dream was made real through the obedience of his Son. We read about it in Acts 3 "For, he must remain in heaven until the time for the final restoration of all things, as God promised long ago, through His holy prophets. Joel saw this day, when the Son of God would fulfill the dream that is shared between the Father and the Son, and the Spirit, a dream that will one day be fulfilled when God fills all things with himself. You have been included in God's dream, and the renewing, restoring Spirit of God has been poured out on you too. See today what Joel saw. Understand, the Spirit of God has been poured out on you. Amen.
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