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Thoughts To Ponder

Who am I in Christ? Encouragement for the believer. The New Creation 2Cor. 5:17

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    You can do it!

    Hanna Kennedy shares  how  a strong Family Identity will save your family from a lot of anguish.  The child will know who they are and what is expected as a family member from Mom and Dad.  She also shares many more hints to parenting.

  2. 99

    Our Amazing Lord Jesus

    David Sowhangar shares his adventure as a young Iranian immigrant in 1979 right after the attack on the American Embassy.  It wasn’t easy, but the Lord found him after years of pain and sorrow. You will enjoy this Podcast.

  3. 98

    A Story To Be Told

    David Sowhangar shares his experience coming to America as an  Iranian immigrant.  It was in 1979 the day after our Iranian Embassy was attacked.It was not easy to be accepted, to get an a education and to establish a business.  But his conversion to Jesus Christ was a miracle.  His heart belongs to the Lord.

  4. 97

    An Amazing Young Woman

    Hannah is an amazing young woman who shares her story living in Missionary family.  As a child she grow up in Hawaii. Later in her teens her family moved to Cambodia, where there she experienced the Lord’s hand in several miracles.  Fascinating story.

  5. 96

    Working with the handicap

    Eileen Quinn comes on thoughts to Ponder to discuss the end of her 30 year career working with the handicap and how the Lord did amazing things in her life.

  6. 95

    Catherine’s Childhood in Communist China

    Catherine describes her experiences as a child growing up under communism.  Fascinating story

  7. 94

    Childhood in communist China

    Catherine shares her young life since the communist took over in 1949 and how the Lord brought her through to faith in Jesus Christ .

  8. 93

    Faith to Service

    Don continue his testimony and his experience in China as an English teacher.

  9. 92

    Don Matthews Part 1

    Don shares his testimony growing to learn Jesus as a child and his journey from doubt to faith. 

  10. 91

    Underground Church

    A personal testimony of a sister in Christ who was raised in a communist country and was part of an underground church.

  11. 90

    Warning!!!

    I received this word from the Lord this morning and I would like to share with you.  It is serious yet encouraging

  12. 89

    Witness of a Miracle

    Jessica shares the miracle she experienced serving with YWAM in South America, Europe, and 9 years in India. 

  13. 88

    Another Chance at Life

    After a motorcycle accident, Ryan profoundly was awaken to his need for a Savior, which led him to a new life in Christ.

  14. 87

    The Father’s Heart of Compassion

    Leo and I discuss the Father’s heart of compassion that leads us not to feel something but to do something.

  15. 86

    The Heart of Worship

    The Lord’s call to worship is about more than just Sunday mornings. 

  16. 85

    Importance of the Word for Kingdom Building

    Life and death is in the power of the tongue. 

  17. 84

    Balancing Motherhood

    Amy discusses her life as a wife and mother, and an author of three books. 

  18. 83

    Jerry Interviews Dottie

    This is a switch. Jerry interviews me!

  19. 82

    Encouraging Words for Tired Parents

    Kelly shares her experience in raising seven children into adulthood and important lessons she has learned along the way. 

  20. 81

    Life Begins in the Womb

    Alyssa comes on to share her heart as a nurse and instructor at a pregnancy center. Alyssa’s heart is sensitive and open to the Lord’s love for each woman facing this challenge in their lives. 

  21. 80

    Advancing the Kingdom by the Spirit of the Word

    Kathie and I discuss advancing the Kingdom of God. Believe me it is advancing in spite of what is happening in the world. The Kingdoms of this world are falling, but God’s Kingdom is unshakable. 

  22. 79

    How Can Faith Be Evidence?

    What a great discussion with Janet as she shares how she, with a scientific mind, was challenged to faith in Jesus Christ. 

  23. 78

    Roger and Dottie’s Journey Through Emotional Healing

    You have to go back in order to go forward. 

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  25. 76

    Beauty

    What is beauty?

  26. 75

    Grieving A Loss

    “Man of sorrow, acquainted with grief.” Leo and I discuss the value of grief.  

  27. 74

    The God of Relationship

    God cares more about who we are becoming than what we are doing.

  28. 73

    Out of the Mason Jar

    Jessica shares how God delivered her, through Jesus Christ, from Satan worship in her family. 

  29. 72

    Names of God

    God reveals who He is through His names.

  30. 71

    The Snare of Comparison

    There is great temptation to compare ourselves to those around us. But we all have gifts to share with each other! We should accept our limitations relying on the Lord. 

  31. 70

    You Are Not Alone

    Help is here!

  32. 69

    The Spiritual Man

    In the reupload, we go over different ways to share Jesus and to grow in Christ.

  33. 68

    Autism Speaks

    Mother and daughter share their experience in dealing with autism in their relationship, and how the Lord provides healing. 

  34. 67

    From Fear To Trust

    He once was a fearful young man who had insecurity, but God changes all. 

  35. 66

    Loneliness Is A Killer

    God sets the lonely in families. His intention is that we need one another. Fellowship is important.

  36. 65

    Jerry’s Journey

    We reuploaded a classic thought to ponder! If you haven’t heard Jerry’s journey, now is your chance to hear a piece of his amazing testimony! 

  37. 64

    Twisting the Gospel

    There are many gospels preached in our culture today, but only one is good news. Just as there are many Jesus’s preached today, but there is only one Jesus Christ. We must not twist the Gospel!

  38. 63

    The Wizard of Oz Hijacked

    We discuss biblical insight on the film/play “Wicked.”

  39. 62

    Is Man Good?

    Does the Church culture effect the world or does the world effect the Church? 

  40. 61

    Walking in the World Through Christ

    Andrew shares his experience with Christ during his 22 years in the Navy, and shares his new calling in writing books for children and adults.

  41. 60

    The Simplicity of the Gospel

    Pastor Chris comes on the show to tell us how simple the Gospel is! Jesus did the work! And His yoke is easy and his burden is light!

  42. 59

    When Heaven Invades Politics

    Ken gives us plenty to ponder as we discussed the importance of pursuing God’s righteousness in politics. The Kingdom of God is not America but, it should have an influence in it.  

  43. 58

    Twice Widowed

    Lori shares her journey in the Lord through the loss of two husbands. She has written a book on this journey and is now living a life that transcends all her pain. 

  44. 57

    A Dive Into Romans

    Jamie brings an interesting intro into the book of Romans. He takes us back to the first century Church in Rome, and shares what was going on and how it relates to today! 

  45. 56

    The Importance of the Presence of the Lord

    How important it is to know as a believer that God’s presence is with us at all times! Especially in this world in its current state. 

  46. 55

    Kingdom is not Church, Church is not Kingdom

    What is the difference between a churchgoer and a citizen of the Kingdom of God?

  47. 54

    When Trouble Comes To Your Marriage

    Jane found herself in a whirlwind when she was blind sighted in her marriage. How did the Lord meet her in the midst of it all? And how will the Lord meet you in similar trials? 

  48. 53

    Faith is a Gift

    Faith is like a muscle! It has to be exercised! Life is like a gym bringing us closer to God! 

  49. 52

    What is the Way?

    How many ways are there to heaven? What does Jesus Christ say about these things? We may have our own ideas, but what does Jesus say? 

  50. 51

    What God Can Do

    God changes us for the better, and it’s so important for us to hear testimonies of that wonderful truth. On today’s episode, a good friend comes on to share his testimony of God’s goodness and amazing grace!

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Who am I in Christ? Encouragement for the believer. The New Creation 2Cor. 5:17

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Dorothy Small

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