Morning Briefings
by Christine DiGiacomo
Welcome to Morning Briefings, your source for weekday inspirational messages that are sure to impact your daily life and thinking. Christine draws from the sage wisdom of Scripture, and provides an insightful and relevant perspective that will enhance your personal life and experience. Listen. Think. And grow in your faith...
Episodes
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Only. One. Satisfies. John, no.22
What were the crowds looking for? What are teen-aged girls, middle-age men and women desperately seeking? From John 6, I am the Bread of Life.
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The God Who Sees... John, no.21
The disciples were in a wicked storm on the Galilee...where was Jesus? Maybe you are in a storm yourself. Where is Jesus now? Give this a listen. "You know what I Need," the song... oh, man.
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You have been offered a starring role. John, no.20
Jesus feeds 5000 - several players in this story, captured in John chapter 6. Which role would you be best suited to play, based on your faith? Hmmm...
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You can Handle the Truth. John, no.19
What can we know about who Jesus was? He tells us himself, in spite of what people oft contend today.
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Want some good news... like about Joy? John, no. 18
Is it possible to choose joy? Check out this conversation--where the guy was right on, and where he stopped short. This subject is near and dear to my heart, and totally transformative to our way of life.
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Jesus, I get. But the Father? Not so much. John, no.17
We have so much description of Jesus in the gospels, which helps us understand him a lot. But God the Father oft seems elusive, but Jesus ... give us insight. Listen!
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Suffering . . . "Why, God?" John, no.16
The question of suffering and evil is oft a roadblock for people to believe in God... listen to my 'take' on this huge matter. John 5.1-9, why 38 years? What about the rest of those people??
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Jesus has a probing question for you. John, no. 15
The same one he had for this guy - forever changed his life. Listening? John 5.1-9
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Believing before seeing.
Need encouragement to keep going... to pray? This is it.
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From a woman of 'ill repute' to an Influencer. What? John, no.13
What happened to the Samaritan woman, you know, the woman at the well? And what of the well? Listen to this. Wow. Just wow. And what does it have to do with you? Become an Influencer.
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From a woman of ill repute to an Influencer! John, no.13
'Influencer?' Honestly, the term makes me gag, because I mostly associate it with social media influencer. But long, long ago influencing was a 'thing'. Consider this woman, and hey, how about you?
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The Rest of the Story, and you. John, no.11
What happened with Nicodemus after that night with Jesus? Here is the 'rest of the story' and what it has to do with you.
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Science or Jesus--do you have to pick? John, no.10
Does what Jesus said to Nicodemus in John 3 have anything to do with us today, more than 2000 years later? Yes, it does. And has Science now disproved Jesus/Christianity? Absolutely not. Listen.
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'Good enough to get to Heaven? John, no.9
Nicodemus thought he was 'in' - Heaven was a sure thing for him; after all, he was a righteous Pharisee. Besides that, he was a member of the Jewish ruling council, the Sanhedrin - so of course he was in. But then, Jesus tells him, 'you must be born again.' That's right: he said it, and he meant...
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The Day they say Jesus got Angry - but did He? John, no.8
Jesus shows himself strong - in body and authority - clearing out the Temple. From John chapter two, what does it say about Him? And what does it say to us? What do we learn?
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Simply, Jesus - and the miraculous! John, no.7
Learning new things about this Jesus of mine, and the gospel. This first miracle is so interesting, if for no other reason, the 'ask' by Mother Mary. She told him of the need, and left it up to him to work. hmm... John 2.1-11
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You can Become what you were Meant to Be! John., no.6
Only Jesus ... only He could, can see what we are meant to be.
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"What do you want? Come and see." John, no.5
Why there? on the northwestern shore of the beautiful Sea of Galilee. Why then? to start his ministry and Why them? Pick me, pick me. His easy invitation... oh, He is so good. John 1.35-42
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And now, it's getting real... John, no.4
...because Jesus is Always on Time, including his arrival on the scene at the Jordan River to be baptized. Matthew, Mark and Luke all record the approving voice of the Father, and the presence of the Spirit at the baptism of Jesus, the Son--the beautiful Trinity.
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Jesus ONLY. John, no. 3
We cannot anything to him. He was, he is, and he is to come. Turns out most religions believe in Jesus ... but what do they believe about him? For that is key.
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"I don't talk about politics or religion!" John, no.2
Jesus was the anti-religious, anti-establishment Man for others; there has never been another like him. Which is why it is so great to be in the first chapter of John's gospel. Fact is, Jesus was attractive--and guess what? He still is.
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This is the Light you are looking for! John, no.1
This is the introduction of Light into the world ... he who spoke the worlds into being is coming on the scene through the lens of the disciple John. Come with me as we look at John 1.1-5. Jesus... Creator.... God.
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You've Gotta Get Your Hands Around This!
When you are holding the Bible in your hands, what do you have? 66 unique books, 40 different authors . . . not ordered chronologically. But how, then? How can we make sense of it anyway?
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God. Always faithful.
No matter what is going on in the world, including your personal 'world', God is able to do far more abundantly than all you ask or think.... huh, what in the world does that mean? Check.it.out.
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for a time such as this, Jesus. for a time such as this, you.
today - one year anniversary of Charlie Kirk's murder, tomorrow - 9-11... October 7 around the corner. One root cause for all: hatred. What are we to think, what are we to do about it? for a time such as this, you were born. listen.
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because forever is a long, long time.
I told you about Robert, a heart attack and how it brought us together...and now, I'd like to tell you about the next event of the heart that brought us together. Only God.
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It's All about Access. James, no.27
You and I have access to the King of Kings ... what a concept! And when we have an audience with him, we bring what is in our hands and talk to him about it...sick? pray! Suffering? pray. Joyful? Praise Him. O this is so life giving.
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Aint no one gonna bar the doors! James, no.26
Some of James' last thoughts were about prayer - to charge believers in Christ to be people of prayer. My experience of going to pray in the hospital setting is so rich, something anyone could do. Because it is all about the goodness of God, not your perfect words. Check out this specific story…
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Jesus is Coming Back Y'All! James, no.25
Just three verses in James chapter 5 - packed with meaning and great application for Jewish Christians in the first century and for us some 2000 years later...amazing! James 5.7-9 - listen!
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Zoom out first, then zoom in. James, no.24
James seems to be blustering about money, but was he really? Look for yourself. Use basic questions to understand Scripture passages before reading, just like we do here in James chapter 5.
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A good and true word for today! James, no.23
'What is your favorite thing to see in Israel?' folks ask me regularly. The first place that comes to mind is Magdala - listen to this briefing to learn why. And hey, because as archaeology has shown, Scripture is true, we turn our attention back to the book of James. Join me!
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Is the Bible trustworthy? Seeing is believing. Plus check out these DC cops.
My 24-hour-trip to our nation's capital to see the Dead Sea Scrolls...whoa. Yes, the Bible is trustworthy! Then, my encounter with three of DC's finest. God is good indeed!
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'Got Style? O yes, you do!
Jesus said, 'Be My witnesses.' But how? What if I am not sure what to say? What if they ask me a question I cannot answer? How do I do it, anyway? Check it out: six different 'styles'
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Jesus + Holy Spirit... Purpose? Holy Spirit: who or what? no.16
The last recorded words of Jesus: When the Holy Spirit comes, you will have power to be my witnesses! Knowing these were his last words ought galvanize us into action to tell what we have experienced with him as our Lord, Savior and Best Friend.
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No matter what: prayer, scripture, truth! Holy Spirit: who or what? no.15
The power of the Holy Spirit sustains us through our grabbing ahold of Scripture, trusting what we know to be true of our loving, almighty God reaching out to him in prayer. Check it out.
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Don't be weak, don't be wimpy. Holy Spirit: who or what? no.14
You and I will be both weak and wimpy if we do not have fuel. What does fuel for your soul/your spiritual self look like?
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Wait...was that really God I heard? Holy Spirit: Who or What? no.13
How do you know if what you heard or thought you heard was from God? What if it was harsh or mean... could it have been God? What does God sound like anyway?
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The Comforter. What or Who is that? Holy Spirit: who or what? no.9
Maybe we have missed this part of God - he alone is our Comforter. Jesus told us that he would send us a Comforter, the Holy Spirit of God.
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A Gift that can be Opened again and again. Holy Spirit: who or what? no.8
The Holy Spirit give each believer a unique gift or gifts; knowing and exercising our gifts builds up the Church, just as the good pitcher gives his baseball team a chance to win!
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Because EMPTY is never a good idea. Holy Spirit: who or what? no.7
Being filled with the power of the Spirit requires a little intention on our part... same as our vehicles require gas (or electric) to power them.
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"Okay, I'd like to try the Holy Spirit...how?" Holy Spirit: who or what? no.6
So the Morning Briefings on the Holy Spirit, one of three Persons of the Trinity.... how can you experience him for yourself? Listen and find out!
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What is Essential for Life? Holy Spirit: who or what? no.5
Radio-iodine therapy...what? From a car accident? How is that possible? Because God is good and he is trustworthy. The Holy Spirit assures, advocates for us - brings joy and peace.
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What's the big deal about the Holy Spirit? no.4
His is mostly a covert job - have you missed His work? Have you missed His presence? O, you must not!
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The Perfect Relationship. Holy Spirit: who or what? no.3
A little more on the love that exists in the Trinitarian nature of God - and how their perfect relationship beckons us into belonging.
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The Holy Spirit: Who or what? no.2
Who or what? Was the Spirit born on Pentecost or ...? And what is the whole thing with the Trinity?
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You can know peace, have strength and the power to execute! James, no.22
What was James' motive? His inspiration? And is it really possible for you to know peace, strength and power?
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Influence and you! James, no.21
What/who do you allow to influence you? If you are blessed enough to know who you are and whose you are, you must answer this question well.'Today I will live a mediocre life' said.no one. ever.
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How do you identify? James, no.20
When someone says, 'Tell me about yourself,' what comes to mind? How do you answer? How have you formed your view of yourself? Hmmm... What does God have to say about who you are? Check it out.
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Welcome to Morning Briefings, your source for weekday inspirational messages that are sure to impact your daily life and thinking. Christine draws from the sage wisdom of Scripture, and provides an insightful and relevant perspective that will enhance your personal life and experience. Listen. Think. And grow in your faith...
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