Threads Of Grace

With so many lacking boldness for the things of the Lord, Esther's example is timelier than ever. Whether making decisions as a college-aged young woman or later in life, the Lord can embolden us to make choices which honor Him and save others through our unflinching obedience. Let's purpose to apply the truths Isa Gonzalez shares with us "for such a time as this."Send us Fan Mail

 As seasons come and go, it can be possible to grow bitter, but God has more in store for His daughters. Let's listen in as Amarilys shares biblical truths from the life of Naomi we can still apply today.Send us Fan Mail

Although the name "Mary" was common during gospel times, there is something unique about the way each of these women loved God and served Jesus. Our special guest this episode, Isa Mendez, is no stranger to Threads of Grace. Let's open our hearts as Christ desires to minister to us through the examples of Mary (of Nazareth), Mary of Bethany, and Mary Magdalene.Send us Fan Mail

As we walk through life, there can be moments when we find it hard to connect with the feelings of others. Thankfully, obedience to God's Word is not dependent on our emotions but our willingness. Let's tune in as Betsy Souza of Reach Church of Jacksonville shares part of her testimony and how the Lord used different individuals found in scripture to encourage her.Send us Fan Mail

As Threads of Grace begins Season 6, we'll take a closer look at specific women highlighted in scripture. This preview episode reminds us that our testimony today speaks to tomorrow's  generations. As we listen, let's allow the Spirit to reveal ways that we can be godly women for the Kingdom!Send us Fan Mail

In Pure Passion's season finale, Karen Pulley from Calvary Chapel Old Bridge shares her passion of living for Jesus. Let's celebrate the work of the Lord in a life redeemed through her testimony and her encouragement. As we listen in, we'll even glean some great book recommendations to strengthen our walks with the Lord.They Found the Secret by Victor Raymond EdmanHudson Taylor's Spiritual Secret by Dr. Howard Taylor, Mrs. Howard TaylorWhen God Weeps by Joni Eareckson Tada, Steve EstesBy Searching by Isobel KuhnThe Pilgrim's Progress by John BunyanA Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23 by W. Phillip KellerClick on the link more resources and information on Calvary Chapel Old BridgeSend us Fan Mail

How do Christian women fight against the darkness of pornography addiction which runs rampantly in our society? In Pure Passion's episode 5, Lissette reminds us that light will always overcome darkness. Below is a list of resources mentioned in this podcast to help those struggling with the enemy’s grip through pornography in their lives.Covenant Eyes | VictoryFight for Love Ministries (Podcast)Good Pictures Bad Pictures (parent resource)Pure Desire Ministries There’s Still HopeVidAngelSend us Fan Mail

Since this world is not our home, how ought we, as Christians, to respond to the  opportunities and rights granted to engage with our government authorities? In episode 4, Lisa provides practical and biblical ways we, as women who follow God's word, ought to live out our civic responsibilities. May we join in prayer for revival over our land!"America! America! God shed His grace on theeAnd crown thy good with brotherhoodFrom sea to shining sea"-Katharine Lee BatesSend us Fan Mail

How does the truth of God’s Word provide freedom to those struggling with the sin of homosexuality? Patti Height shares how God used her testimony to lead her into a full-time ministry of equipping the church to provide life-changing gospel truth for the LGBT community. Join us for Pure Passion - Episode 3 as Patti shares her heart to help others find the same truth, peace and healing she found in Jesus Christ.To find out more about Out of Egypt ministries, visit: https://outofegyptministries.org/Send us Fan Mail

Can Christ be glorified in all areas of our lives-even sports? Hear the resounding “yes,” as Farah recounts the ways God’s faithfulness has been made evident in her collegiate soccer path. Let’s listen together to this Pure Passion - Episode 2, knowing that God will complete the work He has begun in each of us! Send us Fan Mail

How did God allow the start of Threads of Grace to come together? Season 5’s Pure Passion - Preview Episode begins with a look at the heart and passion behind this program. Listen in and discover how a greater passion for Jesus’ presence will determine the greatest accomplishments in your life!Send us Fan Mail

What does it look like to serve medically fragile children? Join us, as Ariela shares her calling and passion to love on the those who so often are overlooked and forgotten in our community. We'll celebrate the joy of being faithful to God's leading to love the least of these, even as Christ loves during this Pure Passion - Episode 1.To find out more about Glory to God, PPEC visit: https://glorytogodppec.com/enSend us Fan Mail

Can there still be peace when death is imminent? Our friend from Calvary Chapel Gainesville, Micheline Sullivan recounts how the Lord saved her life and that of her son. Be encouraged by this final Beauty for Ashes testimony closing up Season 4.Send us Fan Mail

What hope is there when childhood is taken? The Lord can restore what the enemy stole. Our dear sister in Christ, Angeline, testifies to the faithfulness of the Lord and His healing hand over her life in this Beauty for Ashes episode. Send us Fan Mail

Where is our home? This yearning for belonging must be settled in God's heart for us! Evita shares her Beauty for Ashes testimony of how the Lord used both triumph and trials to bring her rest and to show how we can be at home in the Lord wherever we are.Send us Fan Mail

When a believer faces temptation, how can she overcome sin? During this episode, Steph shares how the Lord made something beautiful from the havoc sin wreaks if we’re willing to walk the hard road of repentance. Let’s discover how only Jesus can heal, forgive, and redeem our hearts even if they go astray as we listen in to her Beauty for Ashes testimony.Send us Fan Mail

He is risen! He is risen indeed! Our final episode of Passion Week Perspectives invites us to a seven mile journey with two of Jesus' followers unaware of the hope they would soon encounter.Send us Fan Mail

After our King was crucified, He humbled Himself even further, allowing wealthy men to bury Him, thereby fulfilling prophecy. May Nicodemus tender act of preparing the dead body of Jesus illuminate our hearts to serve our Living Lord.ToG would like you to have access to a featured message by Pastor Joe Focht. "Treasuring the King's Body" has ministered to us many a Saturday before Resurrection Sunday. If you have ears to hear, you will be blessed! https://resources.ccphilly.org/detail.asp?Teaching=SAM793Send us Fan Mail

What happens when plans change? An abrupt inconvenience, tests the heart of particular man in Jerusalem. May we follow in his footsteps willing to serve Jesus even if it takes us out of our way.Send us Fan Mail

Next up on Passion Week Perspectives, we'll connect with an individual who appears to be an innocent bystander. How different could his life be now, all because of his interaction with Jesus during Christ's betrayal?Send us Fan Mail

Let's focus on a man with a pitcher of water who made room for Christ to come into His home as we dive into the next episode.Send us Fan Mail

As we continue our journey, let's connect with the love and abandonment with which Mary of Bethany prepared for Jesus' death and burial.Send us Fan Mail

For this first episode, we'll put ourselves in the sandals of the owners of the donkey Jesus rode into Jerusalem for His triumphal entry. Send us Fan Mail

For these special episodes, Threads of Grace would like to look at Passion Week from different perspectives. Let's listen to the introduction!Send us Fan Mail

Ever had illness touch close to home? How do you continue to trust the Lord when cancer affects the one whom you love most? Let's listen in as mother (Tanya) and daughters (Chloe and Sophia) share their Beauty for Ashes testimony. We'll be encouraged as they recount the ways they witnessed God's faithfulness in the midst of their hour of need. Send us Fan Mail

How do you hold onto the Lord when a trial not only affects you, but something even dearer to your heart- your child? Teresa shares her Beauty for Ashes testimony regarding the ongoing health crisis of her youngest son. She reminds of the goodness of God even in the midst of life's storms. We'll be stirred up to trust the Lord all the more as we see His ever-present help in times of need as we listen with open hearts.Send us Fan Mail

Ever been bound under such a heavy weight that all hope was lost only to have the Lord break the chains in your darkest hour? As Threads of Grace continues with Beauty for Ashes, we give God the glory as only He can take a life broken by addiction and turn into something beautiful. During this episode, Ana shares her testimony of how Christ delivered her from substance abuse and granted her the ministry of praise. Listen and be reminded that salvation is possible. The Lord desires to take the captive areas of your heart and set them free! Send us Fan Mail

Ever sought and pleaded for understanding, only to have the Lord grant something better — His peace? In our first official episode for Season 4 Beauty for Ashes, Erika shares her testimony of sufficient grace during a great health trial. Throughout the three years of suffering in and out of the hospitable, in weakness and in pain, the ever-present Lord was near to her. Listen in and be encouraged that nothing is wasted. The Lord desires to use even the most challenging seasons of our lives for good.Send us Fan Mail

This preview episode for Threads of Grace Season 4, introduces our theme “Beauty for Ashes.”  This program is part of the ministry of God’s Way Radio, and it is truly a joy and a blessed privilege to present this season. We’re going to have different ladies share their “Beauty from Ashes” testimonies, if you will. Together we’ll glorify God because only he can bring beauty from ashes and brokenness. We'll start of with some of the ways the Lord confirmed our theme and different scriptures we can cling to during seasons of ashes and brokenness. Then, our host Elisha will wrap up the preview with a personal testimony of (Isel Vazquez) her mom's health trial with cancer before she went to be with the Lord. Finally, we'll hear a 2018 testimony in Mrs. Isel's voice-recorded before she passed away during a conference on the theme "But God"-her own beauty for ashes story.To hear more from Isel, listen to Season 2 Episode Bible Study in The Church and Season 3-Episode 2 on the Virtue of WisdomSend us Fan Mail

This episode concludes the Calvary Chapel Miami 2023 Ladies' Retreat. Bev Ramirez wraps up the study through Psalm 139 with her message titled, "He is For You."Send us Fan Mail

Listen as some pastors wives respond to questions at the 2023 Ladies' Retreat.Send us Fan Mail

This episode, part of Threads of Grace: Bible Studies, continues with the 2023 Ladies' Retreat hosted by Calvary Chapel Miami. Let's join in Session 2 as Bev Ramirez teaches through Psalm 139, with her message titled, "He is With You." Send us Fan Mail

As we wait for the next season of Threads of Grace live episodes to be released, we wanted to share this ToG Bible Study episode with you. In this  first session of the Calvary Chapel Miami 2023 Fall Ladies' Retreat, Beverly Ramirez, senior pastor's wife from Calvary Chapel Orlando, shared on the theme NEVER ALONE as seen in Psalm 139:7-10. She reminded us of the comfort we can find in that God fully knows us, yet loves us anyway. Let's join in ready to receive from this time in the word!Send us Fan Mail

As we close out Season 3, Jean McClure blesses us with her words and presence. She joyfully shares the ways Calvary Chapel began. In comparing our times with those of the early days of the movement, she mentions that our culture is not unlike the atmosphere when revival began during the Jesus movement. If living virtuously was possible amidst the turmoil, unrest, and moral depravity of the 60s, we can take heart that  despite the world around us, the Holy Spirit will work in us to make us more like Jesus, in whom we find every virtue! Let's listen closely to this final episode for Season 3. Send us Fan Mail

We see in scripture how the Lord honors purity. He commands the tabernacle furnishings to be covered in pure gold, the sacrificial animals to be pure with no defects, and the lives of believers to be pure. The phrase “Be Holy” appears 438 times in the King James Bible! In our world, corrupted by sin, is a pure and holy life even possible? ToG invites you to listen in as we hear from Tiffany Alcala on how a life of purity is possible by the power of the Holy Spirit.Send us Fan Mail

Join us for this look into "Humility" with Christy Quinlan. So often the interpersonal difficulties many believers can face are rooted in selfishness and pride. The good news is that as we look to Jesus, we can learn from Him what it means to walk humbly with our God. As we choose to allow Him to clothed us in humility, the Lord will strengthen us to be victorious in any circumstances. Send us Fan Mail

When life offers a morally compromising shortcut to a virtuous woman, what does she do? Amy Anguelo shares the biblical definition of discipline and self-control along with the proper perspective on the importance of these virtues. Join the conversation as the ToG team discusses how to grow in following Christ’s example of a Spirit-led life rather than a flesh-filled existence.Send us Fan Mail

We’ve probably all heard the saying: patience is a virtue.  But what the Bible teaches is infinitely more encouraging! Psalm 27:14 reminds us to “Wait on the LORD; Be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the LORD!” During our fourth episode this  season, Silvia Gomez shares how the Lord has continued to teach her the value of patience and ways to grow in applying the virtue of waiting on the Lord.Send us Fan Mail

As we think of the virtue of Faithfulness, perhaps you remember the beautiful hymn, “Great is Thy Faithfulness.” The chorus is based on Lamentations 3 verses 22 through 23 “Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed, Because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness.” Join us as we glean from the Lord’s faithfulness that we might have Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow. Let’s join in as ToG invites Janexis Goldberg to share on how the Lord has been faithful to His word throughout her life. May we be women who are faithful to the God who never fails!This episode also explores the life used to pen these words,  Thomas Chisholm:"Great is Thy Faithfulness"Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my FatherThere is no shadow of turning with TheeThou changest not, Thy compassions, they fail notAs Thou hast been, Thou forever will beGreat is Thy faithfulnessGreat is Thy faithfulnessMorning by morning new mercies I seeAll I have needed Thy hand hath providedGreat is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto meSummer and winter and springtime and harvestSun, moon and stars in their courses aboveJoin with all nature in manifold witnessTo Thy great faithfulness, mercy and loveGreat is Thy faithfulnessGreat is Thy faithfulnessMorning by morning new mercies I seeAll I have needed Thy hand hath providedGreat is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto mePardon for sin and a peace that endurethThine own dear presence to cheer and to guideStrength for today and bright hope for tomorrowBlessings all mine with 10, 000 besideGreat is Thy faithfulnessGreat is Thy faithfulnessMorning by morning new mercies I seeAll I have needed Thy hand hath providedGreat is Thy faithfulnessGreat is Thy faithfulnessGreat is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto meSend us Fan Mail

As we discuss the value of the Virtue of Wisdom this episode, we can’t help but notice how valuable it is to the Lord that He devotes an entire Book of the Bible to its study. Easton's Bible Dictionary defines wisdom as a moral rather than an intellectual quality. True wisdom is a gift from God to those who ask it. Throughout Proverbs, wisdom may be regarded not as just a mere personification of the attribute of wisdom, but as a divine person, "Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God." Let’s listen in as we are encouraged to grow in wisdom and discernment!This episode is especially dear to us who serve in Threads of Grace and God's Way Radio. Our guest was beautiful Isel, the late wife of Calvary Chapel Miami's founding pastor,  Razz Vazquez. Wisdom was her life's theme! We praise the Lord that we were able to record this glimpse of Isel's God-given wisdom before she went to be with the Lord. May you be encouraged as we share her words with you.To hear more on Isel's life, listen to Season 4 Preview Episode Beauty for Ashes and Season 2-Episode 1 on Bible Study as a part of The ChurchSend us Fan Mail

“What is truth?” This same question which Pilate asked Jesus, who is the way, the truth and the life, is still being asked by many today. During this episode, Rachel Varas joins the ToG team for a conversation on the importance of Honesty and Integrity in our lives. We see in Jesus’ prayer found in John 17:17, "Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth," that the essential foundation for truth and therefore every virtue is the Word of God- the Bible. We'll also gather practical ways to apply the truths of God's Word, to increase in honesty, and to grow in being virtuous women.Send us Fan Mail

In Proverbs 31:10, Solomon writes, "Who can find a virtuous wife? For her worth is far above rubies."  Threads of Grace-Season 3  focuses on VIRTUE. During this preview episode our host shares on the importance, the basis, and the development of virtue in our lives. Let’s listen in with hearts ready to find ways of becoming a virtuous woman.Send us Fan Mail

This episode concludes the Calvary Chapel Miami 2022 Ladies Seminar. Liz Hargraves jumps back into the book of Esther. We learn about God’s perfect timing in the life and account of Esther.  Her hardships and battles paved the way for God’s salvation for His people by her obedience. We, too, are equipped to “fight” the battles of this life as we look at the Armor of God in Ephesians 6. Liz exhorts us to  live for the Lord as the "Queen Esther"s of our generation saving many souls for the Kingdom of God. May we take these messages of joy to heart for such a time as this.Send us Fan Mail

As Liz  Hargraves continues to share during the 2022 Ladies Seminar hosted by Calvary Chapel Miami, she pauses the study through Esther to focus on JOY. We’ll learn about God’s character through in His word. Let's grow in being anchored in His character, not reliant upon our own. Liz  teaches how we can live in that continual place of fellowship and communion with Jesus so that His JOY is our joy by overcoming obstacles. We find meaningful application of God's Word by experiencing abounding joy in whatever circumstances life brings our way. Let's listen with open hearts to this episode of Threads of Grace: Bible Studies!Send us Fan Mail

This episode, part of Threads of Grace: Bible Studies, continues with the 2022 Ladies Seminar hosted by Calvary Chapel Miami. In this teaching, Liz Hargraves shares from the book of Esther.  Liz, visiting from Calvary Chapel Hudson Valley, has been serving along side her husband, Pastor Bobby for 28 years. She has three daughters and five grandchildren who are her joy and delight. Liz's heart for Women's Ministry is that it would be a time of encouraging and strengthening through His word and His Spirit and all for His glory! In today’s culture, many women rely on the feeling of “happiness”, but this study focuses on joy which is much deeper than happiness. Joy is not merely a feeling, but a continual state of being, which can truly only be found in the Lord.  Let's join Liz in the book of Esther.Send us Fan Mail

As we wait for the next season of Threads of Grace live episodes to be released, we wanted to share this ToG Bible Study episode from the Calvary Chapel Miami 2022 Ladies' Seminar with you. In this first session, senior pastor's wife, Amanda Vazquez shares on the theme verse found in 1 Thessalonians 2:19,  "For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming?" (KJV) Amanda relays the heart of Christ for women. Let's join in ready to receive from this time in the word!Send us Fan Mail

With two seasons released, the ToG team gets together for this special two-hour episode. We'll hear the stories of how the Lord confirmed being a part of this ministry, highlight clips, and a sneak peak at the seasons to come!  Let's join is as Threads of Grace Celebration episode looks back on the Lord's faithfulness and looks forward to all He will do!Send us Fan Mail

As Threads of Grace wraps up  Season 2 on the church, we are joined by Liz and Grace Hargraves. In an age where society has deemed church attendance as less than essential, how do believers apply the command in Hebrews 10:25 to “not forsake the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching?” Our mother-daughter guests team up to share heart-felt insights from their experiences and relationship with the Lord to what it means to be part of the body of Christ-the church.Send us Fan Mail

A. W. Tozer put it this way, "The key to prayer is simply praying." As you continue to grow in your prayer life, you'll be blessed as you listen to Barbara and Eva share on this amazing topic of prayer. This episode also includes podcast exclusive content as we spent some extra time in the studio with theses ladies discussing individuals who've impacted their understanding and practice of prayer. Would you take the time to pray for this ministry, Threads of Grace, as the Lord would stir your heart? Send us Fan Mail

Inspired by their life experiences, Kathy and Judith share on serving. This episode discusses what it means to serve the Lord in different ways and in different seasons of life. In the words of John Welsley: “Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as ever you can.”Send us Fan Mail