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Send us Fan MailPsalm 2 reminds us that though nations rage and humanity rebels against God, the Lord still reigns supreme from heaven. Earthly rulers may resist His authority, but God has established His Son, Jesus Christ, as the eternal King. The psalm calls us not to resist Christ, but to worship Him, submit to Him, and take refuge in Him. In a chaotic and unstable world, believers can rest confidently knowing that God’s throne is unshaken and His kingdom will never fail.

Send us Fan MailPsalm 3 reminds us that even when we are surrounded by fear, opposition, and discouragement, God remains our shield and sustainer. David, fleeing from Absalom and overwhelmed by enemies, found confidence not in his circumstances but in the faithful character of God. The Lord heard his cries, sustained him through the night, and lifted his head in mercy. This psalm calls believers to rest in God’s providential care, remembering that salvation belongs to the Lord alone. When fear rises, we are invited to run to the Father, who faithfully guards and cares for His people.

Send us Fan MailPsalm 1 paints a clear contrast between the righteous and the wicked. The blessed man refuses to be shaped by the counsel and influence of the world, but instead delights in the Word of God and meditates on it continually. As his life is rooted deeply in Scripture, he becomes like a tree planted by streams of water—stable, fruitful, and spiritually vibrant. In contrast, the wicked are like chaff, empty and unstable, ultimately facing judgment and destruction. This psalm reminds us that every person is walking one of two paths, and true flourishing is found in a life anchored in God and His Word.

Send us Fan MailGenesis 3 reveals how sin distorted humanity’s identity and relationship with God. Because of Adam’s fall, sin has affected every part of human nature, leading people to seek meaning and identity apart from their Creator. Rooted in Romans 3:23, this episode explores the biblical reality of sin, the instability of identity apart from God, and the deep need every person has for redemption through Jesus Christ.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we look back to God’s original design for humanity. Genesis teaches that mankind was specially created by God with purpose and intention, not by chance or random processes. Made in the image of God, we were created to know Him, worship Him, and reflect His glory in the world. As culture encourages people to define themselves apart from God, this episode reminds us that true identity and lasting purpose are only found in rightly relating to our Creator.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we move from what identity is to where we often go wrong. Even as believers, we are tempted to root our identity in performance, the approval of others, or our shifting emotions—but none of these can bear the weight of who we are. Grounded in Galatians 2:20, this episode exposes the instability of misplaced identity and points us back to the only secure foundation: our life in Christ. When we understand that our old self has been crucified and Christ now lives in us, we are freed from striving to define ourselves and can rest in who He is.

Send us Fan MailIn a world that defines identity by roles, performance, and feelings, Scripture points us somewhere deeper. In this episode, we begin by asking the most important question: Who are you? Discover how true identity is not something you achieve, but something you receive in Christ—and why being “in Him” changes everything.

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Send us Fan MailGod is from everlasting to everlasting, Join Pastor Keith as he reads a chapter from his new book. "No One Like Him."

Send us Fan MailJoin Pastor Keith today as he shares a word about God's goodness from his forthcoming book, "No One Is Like Him."

Send us Fan MailJoin Pastor Keith today as he reads an excerpt from a chapter in his new book, No One Like Him: Beholding the Beauty of God. This chapter, The Infinite God: The One Who Has No Bounds, reflects on the limitless nature of God. The resource releases this week—visit abideingod.org for more details.

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Send us Fan MailThis episode reflects on the struggle to consistently trust God, even after experiencing His faithfulness. Drawing from a recent moment of anxiety about provision, it highlights how God often uses others to remind us of His unchanging character and abundant power. Grounded in Proverbs 3:5–6, the episode calls listeners to trust the Lord fully, turn from self-reliance, and acknowledge Him in every area of life. It concludes with practical questions and encouragement to rest in God’s faithful guidance rather than our own understanding.

Send us Fan MailWe are often quick to notice what we lack, even while surrounded by God’s abundant provision. This episode exposes that subtle drift toward discontentment and calls us to recognize the countless everyday blessings we tend to overlook—family, provision, opportunity, and rest.Drawing from Psalm 103:2 and Ephesians 1:3, the focus turns to both God’s daily mercies and the far greater spiritual blessings found in Jesus Christ—redemption, forgiveness, and a secure future with Him. God’s kindness is also seen in His common grace to all people, as described in Matthew 5:45.As we begin to see rightly, gratitude deepens and contentment grows—not rooted in what we possess, but in the unchanging presence of God, as reminded in Hebrews 13:5.This episode calls listeners to stop rehearsing what is missing and instead behold what is true: we are not living in scarcity, but in a sea of God’s undeserved kindness.

Send us Fan MailIn today’s episode of Moments of Worship, Missy Linkletter shares from her own journey through deep grief after the loss of her son, and how God met her in the valley. Drawing from Psalm 23:4, she reminds us that while the valley is unavoidable, we are never alone in it.Through Scripture and personal reflection, this episode offers gentle encouragement for anyone walking through darkness, pointing to the unchanging truth that God is near, faithful, and present in every moment.Take heart—He is with you.

Send us Fan MailRomans 11:33–34 leads us to worship the God of infinite wisdom. His judgments are unsearchable and His ways beyond human understanding, yet they are always perfect and consistent with His character. Even when we cannot understand His purposes, we are called to trust the God who is perfectly wise in all that He does.

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Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we walk through Ephesians 2:1–10 and behold the stunning grace of God in salvation. We were once “dead in the trespasses and sins” in which we walked, following the course of this world and living under God’s just wrath. But “God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us,” made us alive together with Christ. “By grace you have been saved”—not a result of works, but the gift of God, so that no one may boast. Now, as those raised with Christ, we are “his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.” This passage humbles us, exalts Christ, and calls us to walk in the good works flowing from His saving grace.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we reflect on the omnipotence of God—His limitless power over all things. From creation to providence to the resurrection of Jesus Christ, Scripture reveals a God whose purposes cannot be thwarted. This truth is not distant doctrine but present help, giving us confidence that no trial, weakness, or circumstance is beyond His control. Because God is all-powerful, we can trust Him fully and rest in His strength.

Send us Fan MailWorship Arts Ministry Intern of Bethel Baptist Church helps us today understand the justice of God. Listen in and join the conversation. 

Send us Fan MailHebrews 4:14–16 calls believers to draw near to God through Jesus Christ, our great High Priest. Because He sympathizes with our weakness and intercedes for us perfectly, we can come with confidence to receive mercy, grace, and help in every time of need.

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when we truly behold the holiness of God? In this episode, we look to Isaiah’s vision of the Lord high and lifted up and are reminded that God is utterly pure, majestic, and set apart. His holiness reveals our sin, humbles our hearts, and causes us to treasure the mercy made available through Christ.

Send us Fan MailPsalm 96 calls us to worship with fresh affection and full-hearted praise because the Lord alone is worthy. This is not merely a private invitation, but a global summons: all the earth is called to sing, to bless His name, and to proclaim His saving work day after day. Why? Because our God is not like the false gods of the nations—He is the Maker of heaven and earth, clothed in splendor, majesty, strength, and beauty. He deserves the glory due His name, and He calls us to come before Him with reverence, joy, and holy fear. To worship the Lord in the splendor of holiness is to approach Him with awe, purity, and glad submission, recognizing that true worship belongs to Him alone.

Send us Fan MailThere is no one like our God. He alone is eternal, uncreated, self-existent, holy, wise, and sovereign over all things. While everything in creation is dependent, changing, and limited, God stands above all in unmatched majesty and glory. Yet the wonder of the gospel is that this great and holy God has shown mercy to sinners through Jesus Christ. 

Send us Fan MailGod’s greatness is beyond our ability to fully understand. If creation alone leaves us in awe, how much more the Creator Himself? In this episode, we reflect on Psalm 145 and the unsearchable greatness of God—a greatness that humbles us when we do not understand His ways and comforts us because nothing in our lives is too overwhelming for Him. Because God is infinitely wise, powerful, and faithful, we can trust Him even when we cannot trace Him.

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Send us Fan MailFear of the future often reveals a heart that wants certainty more than trust. In this episode, we consider how anxiety about tomorrow exposes our struggle to rest in God’s sovereignty, goodness, and daily care. Looking to Scripture, we are reminded that God has not called us to carry tomorrow’s burdens today, but to walk by faith in the grace He gives for the present moment. If you’ve been weighed down by “what ifs,” this episode will help re-anchor your heart in the unchanging character of God.

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Send us Fan MailWalk into a massive cathedral and you feel it instantly: you are small, and the world is bigger than your mind can conceive. We define transcendence in plain language, then let Scripture give it weight, especially Isaiah 55:8–9 where God reminds us His thoughts and ways are higher than ours. Along the way, we also lean on trusted Christian theology: we can know God truly because He reveals Himself in the Bible, yet we can never master Him or shrink Him down to a concept we control.From there, we trace how God’s attributes display His “wholly other” greatness: God is eternal (Psalm 90:2), God is holy (Isaiah 6:1–3), and God is sovereign over all things. We close with a rich benediction from Jude 24–25 that turns reverence into steady hope, because the transcendent God is also able to keep us from stumbling and to present us with great joy.If this encouraged you, subscribe on your favorite podcast app, share it with someone who needs a bigger view of God, and leave a review so more listeners can find Moments of Worship.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Pastor Keith reflects on the weight and perspective that come through regularly shepherding in funerals. Surrounded by stories of lives well-lived, he is reminded of his own mortality and the importance of living with eternal purpose. While acknowledging that life is brief, he encourages listeners not to let that reality lead to fear, but to wisdom.Rooted in Scripture, this episode points to the believer’s hope: to live is Christ, and to die is gain. Death is not the end, but the beginning of being with the Lord. With the recent passing of a faithful pastor as a real-life example, listeners are reminded of the joy awaiting those who know Christ.Pastor Keith calls believers to live each day for God’s glory, free from fear, trusting in His sovereign care even in death. For those who do not yet know Jesus, this episode is a clear and urgent invitation to turn to Him and be saved. The episode closes with thoughtful questions, helping listeners examine their lives, their fears, and their readiness to meet the Lord.

Send us Fan MailYou know that feeling when you’re about to hit send on a tough message, walk into a meeting, or make a decision you can’t undo and you think, “What should I do next?” We live there more often than we admit. We do not just need better tactics or sharper instincts. We need wisdom, and we need it from God.We walk through why God’s wisdom is not a vague idea but a steady anchor for real-life decision-making. A.W. Tozer captures it beautifully: God’s acts flow from perfect wisdom, pure goodness, and a plan that reaches farther than our timelines. We connect that to Scripture, from Proverbs 3:19 on God’s wisdom in creation to Isaiah 28:29 on His wonderful plan. If God lays the foundations of the world by wisdom, He can surely guide the next step you’re facing.Then we get practical and personal. James 1:5 gives a direct invitation to pray for wisdom with confidence because God gives generously without reproach. We talk about what it looks like to pause, humble ourselves, and ask for wisdom in the middle of office meetings, family conversations, and moments where someone else’s struggle is in our hands. We also reflect on Martin Luther’s insight that God often works through weakness and suffering so His wisdom and power become unmistakable.If this encourages you, share it with a friend who needs steadiness today, and subscribe, leave a review, and tell us what situation you’re asking God for wisdom in right now.

Send us Fan MailThis episode reflects on the pain of rejection, from childhood experiences like being the last picked in a game to more recent disappointments such as missed opportunities. It acknowledges how rejection can lead us to question our worth, but emphasizes that human rejection is not a measure of our value.The central truth is that believers are not rejected by God. Scripture reminds us that we are fearfully and wonderfully made, chosen in Christ, and adopted into God’s family. While people often judge based on outward appearance or personal preference, God sees the heart and His evaluation is perfect and rooted in love.The episode encourages listeners to combat the fear of rejection by grounding their identity in Christ, recognizing the limitations of human approval, and trusting in God’s unshakable purposes. Ultimately, it points to the greater reality that, though we may experience rejection from others, we are fully accepted, chosen, and loved in Christ.

Send us Fan MailThis episode explores the deep and universal fear of losing the people we love. While losing small things like keys or a wallet can be frustrating, the pain of losing loved ones is far greater and inevitable in a fallen world. In these moments of grief and uncertainty, Scripture reminds us that God is near to the brokenhearted (Psalm 34:18) and is the source of all comfort (2 Corinthians 1:3–4). Even Jesus Himself experienced sorrow, as seen when He wept at Lazarus’s tomb (John 11:35), showing that He understands our pain. Though loss is a real and painful part of life, it is not the final word for the believer. Because of Christ’s death and resurrection, we have the hope of a future where death, mourning, and pain will be no more (Revelation 21:4). Until that day, God faithfully walks with His people, comforting them and sustaining them through every loss.

Send us Fan MailWhy do we fear failure so deeply? In a world built on performance and rankings, it’s easy to believe that our worth rises and falls with our success. But this episode reminds us of a greater truth: for the Christian, identity is not defined by performance but by Christ. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 5:17 and Philippians 1:6 (ESV), we are encouraged to rest in the reality that we are new creations in Christ and that God Himself is faithfully completing the work He began in us. Our failures do not define us—God’s grace does. If you struggle with the fear of falling short, this episode will help you reframe your perspective, anchoring your identity not in achievement, but in the unchanging faithfulness of God.

Send us Fan MailFear of the unknown is one of the most common struggles we face. We worry about what tomorrow may bring, imagine difficult scenarios, and feel unsettled by circumstances we cannot control. In this episode of Moments of Worship, Pastor Keith McMinn looks at the comforting promise of Isaiah 41:10 and reminds us that the believer never walks into an uncertain future alone. God promises His presence, His strength, His help, and His sustaining hand. While the future may be unknown to us, it is never unknown to God, and His faithful promises give us reason to trust Him in every circumstance.

Send us Fan MailIn this final episode of our series on the way of love, we consider Paul’s closing words in 1 Corinthians 13. Using the illustration of a child growing into maturity, Paul reminds us that the Christian life is meant to move from spiritual childishness to spiritual maturity. As we grow in Christ, our thinking, our priorities, and especially our love should increasingly reflect the character of Christ.Paul also reminds us that our knowledge of God in this life is partial—like seeing a dim reflection in a mirror. But a glorious day is coming when we will see Christ face to face and know Him more fully.Faith, hope, and love define the Christian life today. Yet one day faith will become sight and hope will be fulfilled. Love alone will continue forever. For that reason, Paul declares: “the greatest of these is love.”In this episode, we reflect on why love is the truest mark of spiritual maturity and the one virtue that will endure for all eternity.

Send us Fan MailWe welcome you into a short Thursday devotion and share a personal update on a book release and local gathering. We then walk through 1 Corinthians 13:8-10 to show why spiritual gifts are temporary while Christian love remains forever. • our book progress with Redemption Press and final proofreading • invitation to a May 1 release party in Yorktown • Paul’s contrast between love and temporary gifts • why prophecy, tongues, and special knowledge belong to a partial state • Calvin’s view of gifts serving the church until maturity • scaffolding as a picture of gifts during construction • “when the perfect comes” as the fullness of God’s kingdom • a daily call to love like Jesus at home and in public We are doing a release party May the 1st here in Yorktown, and that will be at venue four. And if you are in town, I would love for you to come. All are welcome. You don't have to buy a book if you don't want to, but if you want, that's great too.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Pastor Keith McMinn reflects on the eternal nature of Christian love. While everything around us—meetings, meals, seasons, even daily routines—has a natural end, Paul reminds the Corinthians that love is different: it never ends. Pastor Keith explores how spiritual gifts like prophecy and tongues are temporary, serving the church in its current season, but love is the enduring bond that shapes the life of every believer. Drawing on the wisdom of John Calvin and Augustine of Hippo, he emphasizes that love should continue beyond the walls of the church and the moments of worship, guiding daily life and reflecting the character of God. This episode encourages listeners to embrace the lifelong, unending call to love others as they have been loved by Christ.I Corinthians 13:8a

Send us Fan MailWhat if the most powerful resistance to a cynical world is a love that refuses to quit? We open 1 Corinthians 13:7 and sit with four simple, demanding verbs—bear, believe, hope, endure—that rebuild trust, soften hard places, and steady us when relationships feel heavy. You’ll hear vivid examples from everyday life, gentle pastoral counsel, and a steady call to practice mercy the way God has shown mercy to us.We move into believing all things, where love rejects snap judgments and the lure of suspicion. Instead, it grants the benefit of the doubt, asks better questions, and creates room for honest repair. From there, we turn to a hope rooted not in human resolve but in the transforming power of God—hope that has seen couples reconcile, friends return, and churches heal through prayer and patient care.Finally, we talk about endurance as the daily practice of covenant love. Endurance stays through miscommunication, disappointment, and slow progress. It shows up with prayer, wise boundaries, and steady presence. Along the way, we draw from church history, and years of pastoral counseling to offer practical steps you can try this week: pray for those who frustrate you, delay judgment until you have facts, recall past faithfulness when despair grows loud, and choose repair over replacement.If this message helps you breathe a little easier and love a little stronger, share it with a friend, subscribe for weekday encouragement, and leave a review with one way you’re choosing to bear, believe, hope, or endure today.I Corinthians 13:7

Send us Fan MailWhat if our first reaction to someone’s failure wasn’t a private smile but a quiet prayer? We take a hard look at 1 Corinthians 13:6—“love does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth”—and explore how that single line can reshape our feeds, our conversations, and our hearts. From the subtle thrill of a rival’s stumble to the cultural rush of scandal, we uncover why counterfeit joy is so easy and why practicing real love is harder—and better.Rooted in the gospel, we remember that God does not gloat over our failures; He answers them at the cross. If you’ve felt the tug to click, share, or whisper when someone falls, this conversation offers a better way: rejoice with the truth, nurture compassion, and let grace shape your words. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs encouragement, and leave a review to help others find Moments of Worship. How will you choose truth this week?I Corinthians 13:6

Send us Fan MailEver notice how fast a small irritation can turn into a quiet grudge? We unpack one of the most searching lines in 1 Corinthians 13—love does not insist on its own way—and follow the thread from denied preference to sharp tone to a mental ledger that never forgets. Along the way, we name why “have it your way” lodges so easily in the heart and why humility, not willpower, is the only route out of resentment’s loop.We walk through everyday moments where self tries to climb the throne: the meeting where our idea gets shelved, the household plan that shifts without our input, the friend who overlooks our view. Then we draw a straight line to the inner courtroom where scorekeeping begins. You’ll hear a simple but piercing diagnosis—irritability is often wounded self-love. We point to Jesus Christ as the living pattern of “Not my will, but yours be done,” the one who endured betrayal and injustice without a trace of sin, no snap, no frost, no stored offense.If this encouraged you, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs peace today, and leave a quick review to help others find these Moments of Worship.I Corinthians 13:4c-5

Send us Fan MailEver notice how a polite “congrats” can hide a tug of envy underneath? We take Paul’s sharp, freeing words—love does not envy, does not boast, is not arrogant or rude—and trace how these heart-postures shape our worship and our relationships. With gentle honesty and practical clarity, we name what envy really is, why boasting never satisfies, and how rudeness is pride with a microphone. Then we lift our eyes to the One who had every reason to boast and didn’t: Jesus, who held all glory yet took the form of a servant.Across this short, soul-deep reflection, we explore the subtle habits of arrogance—the impatience to correct, the rush to be right—and how tone, timing, and presence reveal what we truly trust. Rather than polishing our manners, we invite a deeper change: receiving mercy so we can reflect mercy. You’ll hear simple, workable practices to celebrate others without pretending, to catch pride as it rises, and to pray Psalm 51 as a daily reset for the heart.Our aim is not better optics but a truer love that makes the gospel visible in ordinary moments—at work, at home, and in the conversations where tone often tells the truth. If you’ve felt the sting of comparison or the strain to be noticed, this meditation offers a quiet way back: look to Christ, receive grace, and let humility turn rivals into neighbors. Listen, share with a friend who needs encouragement today, and if this helped you, subscribe and leave a review so others can find their way to this daily worship pause.I Corinthians 13:4b

Send us Fan MailWe trace how patience is more than waiting and how kindness keeps waiting from turning cold. Through simple scenes of home and work, we show how love makes space, resists control, and trusts God’s timing.• everyday moments that reveal impatience• love is patient and kind in 1 Corinthians 13• patience as a settled heart under God’s providence• resisting the urge to rush or control• gentle, practical ways to make space for others• questions to examine our posture with people• reflecting Christ’s patience in daily delaysI Corinthians 13:1-4a

Send us Fan MailWhat if your most polished words and boldest sacrifices still sounded like a gong? We kick off a new series on 1 Corinthians 13 by asking a hard question with a hopeful answer: why do gifts, knowledge, and even mountain-moving faith count for nothing without love—and how do we change that?We read and reflect on Paul’s piercing lines about tongues of men and angels, prophetic power, and radical generosity. Then we trace the heart issue beneath impressive activity: motives that drift from the good of others toward the glow of self. Along the way, we lean on pastoral wisdom and a nod to Charles Hodge to clarify a vital truth—love is not sentimentality or performance, but the fruit of regeneration and a sign of our union with Christ. When love leads, gifts become ministries instead of megaphones; sacrifice becomes seed instead of spectacle.You’ll hear practical questions to test your direction: Do your gifts build others up? Does your sacrifice flow from delight in God or from pride? Would those closest to you call you loving? We close with a simple charge shaped by the cross—speak with love, boast only in Jesus Christ and Him crucified, and serve others in a way that honors both them and the Lord.If this encouraged you, tap follow, share it with a friend who needs a gentle nudge toward love, and leave a quick review so others can find the show. And we’d genuinely love to hear from you—send us a message and tell us how you’re seeking to build others up this week.I Corinthians 13:1-3

Send us Fan MailWe pause to practice daily gratitude, moving from vague thanks to specific blessings that mark God’s care across a week. From family moments and faithful friends to humble teams and fresh provision, we make a list and invite you to make yours.• giving thanks as daily worship• naming specific people and moments• noticing common grace in ordinary work• replacing complaint with proportion• sharing gratitude within community• simple cues to build a gratitude habit• inviting listener ideas for a new seriesClick the send me a textGo to a wonderful gospel centered church this Sunday.

Send us Fan MailWe trace the meaning of the Lord’s Supper as remembrance, proclamation, and hope, and we call listeners to examine their hearts and pursue reconciliation before coming to the table. We close with a simple benediction and invite texts for updates on a new book and the Bide Conference.• the Lord’s Supper as a visible sermon of the gospel• remembrance of Christ’s once‑for‑all sacrifice• proclamation of the Lord’s death until he returns• warning to self‑examine before taking the elements• call to reconcile with brothers and sisters• hope fixed on the marriage supper of the Lamb• practice across church rhythms and frequency• blessing and invitation to worship Jesus ChristSend me a text by clicking the Send Me a Text button. Click the Send Me a Text if you'd like to hear more updates about my book coming out or the Abide Conference. Click the Send Me a Text, put your name down, your email, we'd be glad to send you some info