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140. Love the Witch and Yourself - 1LoveHTX
21-06-2024
140. Love the Witch and Yourself - 1LoveHTX
Throughout history, even people who didn’t believe Jesus was the son of God would agree that he was an amazing teacher, and lover of people. As true followers of Christ we constantly try to teach ourselves to be like him in this way… Lovers of people, all people. Sadly, this is also the area we fail miserably.  Today we talk about how to overcome the obstacles we naturally face when we’re trying to grow in our ability to love other people. Like that really old song your grandma likes…  “ what the world needs now is love”By Hal DavisOr “All you need is love” by John Lennon and countless other songs hoping to get the message across. People have observed our world is in desperate need of more love. Ultimately our Creator God wants us to love each other too. Check out these words from the book of 1Corinthians 13 :1 If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. 2 If I have the gift of prophecyand can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. 3 If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body to hardship that I may boast,[b]but do not have love, I gain nothing.4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.8 Love never fails. God sent Jesus in love for us. So come check out the conversation , we hope you’ll grow with us.Support the Show.Westcliffe is a ministry without walls for people without Jesus.Website: https://westcliffe.orgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/westcliffetx/Email (we welcome feedback, questions, and prayer requests): team@westcliffe.org
131. The Convict In Us All - 1LoveHTX
04-04-2024
131. The Convict In Us All - 1LoveHTX
“Dead Man Walking” is a gripping film exploration of the death penalty and compassion.  In the movie, which is based on a true story, a nun becomes the spiritual advisor to the inmate on death row. Throughout the movie, there is a tension hanging as they become friends.  As you watch the plot unfold, your mind wrestles with being compassionate towards the inmate…. What’s this got to do with the podcast? We have an INTERNAL judge and jury constantly monitoring our mind and heart. Depending on our circumstances, we may condemn ourselves frequently over daily life choices and experiences.   We can be pretty brutal towards ourselves.  Solitary confinement and negative self talk can convince us we are unworthy of love, friendship, and community. It can be an impermeable barrier between ourselves and humanity; as well as completely cutting us off from God.  Listen in as we talk through all the ways this effects our lives.  Isaiah 61:1 is a scripture about Jesus… “The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me,     because the Lord has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted,to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners.” Spoiler alert…. Your cell door is unlocked! Push it open and run out!! God loves you! We are so glad you’re listening.Support the Show.Westcliffe is a ministry without walls for people without Jesus.Website: https://westcliffe.orgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/westcliffetx/Email (we welcome feedback, questions, and prayer requests): team@westcliffe.org