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Carol McLeod's daily radio show, Defiant Joy Radio. Visit www.justjoyministries.com to learn more about Carol and when the show airs in your area!
Job is the one character in the Bible that none of us really wants to be able to relate to. Often, when approaching the Book of Job, I pray that what happened to him – will never happen to me. The truth is this – God had a blessing for Job so extraordinary and so miraculous that all of heaven stopped and applauded. This is Carol McLeod and I am thrilled that you have joined me today on Defiant Joy Radio.
Did you know that if you go through a fire God’s way rather than your way that you will come out on the other side stronger, more beautiful and even promoted in life? It’s true! It’s absolutely true! Let’s join Peter and James for some thoughts on the fires of life. You are listening to Defiant Joy Radio and I am your host, Carol McLeod. Our current Bible Study is entitled Refined – finding joy in the midst of the fire.
I have never been on a safari in Africa and I certainly never intend to go on one! I don’t plan on coming face to face with a lion anytime soon! However, Peter and the Holy Spirit have great advice for us who have ever encountered the deceiver who believes that he is roaring lion. Welcome to Defiant Joy Radio – I am your friend and your host, Carol McLeod.
This is Carol McLeod, your host on Defiant Joy radio and I have a couple of questions for you as we begin today’s program. First of all, What do you do when you are troubled and when the world is caving in on you? What do you do when you are caught in an out of control wild fire of circumstances? Today’s program will help you to answer those questions in a Godly and healthy way. Welcome to our Bible Study entitled Refined – Finding joy in the midst of the fire!
Does anyone out there have a difficult person in your life? You know the thing about difficult people is that we have allowed them to bring out the worst in us when perhaps they have been strategically placed in our lives to bring out the Jesus in us. You are listening to Defiant Joy Radio and I am your host and your friend, Carol McLeod. Welcome to our current Bible Study entitled Refined – Finding Joy in the Midst of the Fire.
The Bible is not a flat book but it is sharp and powerful and miraculous. There is more power in the Bible than there is in the atomic bomb or in Niagara Falls or in an exploding star. Now, knowing that the Bible is powerful, Let me ask you a question. Have you read your Bible today? Welcome to our Bible Study entitled Refined – Finding Joy in the Fires of Life. This is Carol McLeod and you are listening to Defiant Joy Radio.
The Bible is true. The Bible is powerful and the Bible is able to refreshingly cool any fire in life that comes your way. You know, so many people ignore their Bibles when the difficult days of life come but the most powerful choice you will ever make any day of your life is to simply open your Bible and listen for the heart of God. This is Refined – Finding Joy in the Midst of the Fire. You are listening to Defiant Joy Radio and I am your host, Carol McLeod.
You are listening to Defiant Joy Radio and I am your host and your friend, Carol McLeod. Welcome to Refined – Finding Joy in the Fires of Life.
You are listening to Defiant Joy Radio and I am your host and your friend, Carol McLeod. Welcome to Refined – Finding Joy in the Fires of Life.
You are listening to Defiant Joy Radio and I am your host and your friend, Carol McLeod. Are you in a fire today? Are you experiencing the raging inferno of circumstances out of control? I believe that today’s program will help to cool the flames of your circumstances and then usher you into the refreshing presence of God Himself. Welcome to Refined – Finding Joy in the Fires of Life.
Hey! I have a question for you today. How is your prayer life? Most of us want to pray and believe in the power of prayer but do we actually pray? Do we spend time on our knees in communion with God? If you are in a fire, then you need the power that is found in the presence of God on your knees. You are listening to Defiant Joy Radio and we are currently in the middle of this great Study entitled Refined – Finding Joy in the Midst of the Fire. I am your host, Carol McLeod.
The first thing that you reach for when a fire breaks out in your home is a fire extinguisher. Fire extinguishers have great power to immediately stop or at least minimize the damage that a fire can cause. Today we are going to be talking about fire extinguishers of faith. I am so glad that you have joined me for this Study entitled, “Refined – Finding Joy in the Midst of the Fire.” This is Carol McLeod and you are listening to Defiant Joy Radio.
A fire extinguisher certainly comes in handy when a fire breaks out, doesn’t it! We are studying the fire extinguishers that God has provided for us when we go through a fire in life. Believe meif you are in the fire today, this is a Bible Study that you don’t want to miss. Welcome to Refined- Finding Joy in the Midst of the Fire. This is Carol McLeod and you are listening to Defiant Joy Radio.
God always wins! He has never lost a battle that He has fought yet! That tells me that God will work with me until He wins in my life. Even during the hottest days of life, God is working behind the scenes to cool the fires of your life. Welcome to Defiant Joy Radio. I am your host, Carol McLeod. We are currently in the middle of a life-changing Bible Study entitled, Refined – Finding Joy in the Midst of the Fire.
Welcome to Defiant Joy Radio. This is your friend, Carol McLeod and I am honored that you have joined me as we study the Word of God together. The refining process is often painful but the end result of this fiery process is that our lives are a pure gold demonstration of the nature of God. I hope that today’s program will help you to reflect the character and glory of God. The name of our current study is Refined – Finding Joy in the Midst of the Fire.
Welcome to Defiant Joy Radio. This is your friend, Carol McLeod and I am honored that you have joined me as we study the Word of God together. The refining process is often painful but the end result of this fiery process is that our lives are a pure gold demonstration of the nature of God. I hope that today’s program will help you to reflect the character and glory of God. The name of our current study is Refined – Finding Joy in the Midst of the Fire.
This is your friend, Carol McLeod, and you are listening to Defiant Joy Radio. Forgiveness is just so hard sometimes, isn’t it? When people step on our feelings or even just ignore us, it’s just so difficult to forgive the offender. However, a significant part of finding joy in the middle of the fire is simply choosing to forgive. Welcome to this Bible Study that I have entitled “Refined – Finding Joy In the Midst of the fire.”
This is Carol McLeod, Bible Teacher and Author, and I am honored that you have joined me today on Defiant Joy Radio. You are the temple of God! His Spirit lives in you. God is very interested in the condition of His dwelling place and that means He is interested in you. Welcome to Refined – Finding joy in the midst of the fire.
This is Carol McLeod and I am excited to study the Word of God with you today! Moses heard the voice of God from the fire of the burning bush. Fires are often the places where we have an awareness of God that nothing else brings. Fires can also turn us into pure gold Christians when we are finally able to reflect the face of our Savior. Welcome to Refined – Finding Joy in the Midst of the Fire.
This is Carol McLeod, your host on Defiant Joy Radio. Why did God choose to use a man named Moses? Moses was a murderer, a wilderness dweller and a man who resisted God. Yet God still chose Moses for one of the most significant assignments ever given to a man. Perhaps there is hope for God to use someone like you and someone like me. Welcome to Refined – Finding joy in the midst of the fire.
You are listening to Defiant Joy Radio and I am your host and your friend, Carol McLeod. Did you know that God wants your attention? He desires for all of His children to stop in their tracks and then to listen for His voice. Sometimes when necessary God will use the fires in life to speak to His children. Just ask Moses! Welcome to Refined – Finding Joy in the Midst of the Fire.
This is your host, Bible teacher and author, Carol McLeod and you are listening to Defiant Joy Radio. I don’t know what fire you are in today but I can assure you that God never leaves one of His children alone in the fire. God speaks in the fire and reveals Himself to us in new and life-changing ways. Welcome to Refined – Finding Joy in the Midst of the Fire.
This is Carol McLeod. Thank you for joining me today on Defiant Joy Radio. We are in the middle of a hot, hot story! On our last program we left Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego standing in the middle of a consuming and ferocious fire. They had refused to bow to a statue and ignored the command of King Nebudchanezzar. Welcome to our Bible study Refined – Finding Joy in the Midst of the Fire.
How you choose to respond to fires in life is one of the most decisions you will ever make. We are studying Shadrach, Meschach and Abednego and what happened during the time that they spent in their fiery furnace. Trust me – you will learn a lot about fire etiquette from the story of these extraordinary young men. You are listening to Defiant Joy Radio. I am your host, Carol McLeod and we are continuing our study in Refined – Finding Joy in the Fires of Life.
If you are currently going through a fire in life then today’s program is for YOU. The Holy Spirit has the power and the principles to guide you through the fire so that you don’t even smell like smoke. Welcome to Refined – Finding Joy in the Midst of the Fire. This is Carol McLeod and I am delighted that you have joined me on Defiant Joy Radio.
Have you ever found yourself in the middle of a hotspot? You don’t’ know what you have done to deserve it but the temperature of your circumstances is rising and you don’t know what to do about it. Today’s program might just cool you off a bit and give you a life-changing strategy. Welcome to today’s program, Refined – Finding Joy in the Midst of the Fire. This is your host, Bible teacher and author, Carol McLeod.
What does it mean that God is working all things together for your good? We might all have differing opinions on exactly how God does that but the truth is this – God is good … He does good … and He is working all things together for your good. Thank you for joining me today for this Bible Study entitled Refined – Finding Joy in the Midst of the Fire. This is Carol McLeod your friend and your host on Defiant Joy Radio.
Today I am going to tell you a fascinating story about awareness of the goodness of God in spite of the reality of suffering and pain. Perhaps it is the stories of men and women who have gone before us that speak most loudly of the goodness that is found only in God. Welcome to Refined – Finding Joy in the Midst of the Fire. This is your host and your friend, Carol McLeod.
One of the most difficult questions that we face in life is this one, “God if you are so good, then why is there suffering in the world?” I am going to attempt to answer this question today from a Biblical perspective. I hope that today’s program will bring you comfort and encouragement. This is Bible Teacher and author, Carol McLeod, as we continue our study, “Refined – Finding Joy In the Midst of the Fire”.
How good is God? Well that is a very difficult question to answer but we are attempting to do so by digging into Scriptures that describe God’s enthusiastic and eternal goodness. The truth is this … God is better than you could ever imagine! I am so glad that you decided to join me, Carol McLeod, in this series entitled, “Refined – Finding Joy in the Midst of the Fire”.
Did you know that God is good all the time? Did you know that God is good … he does good … and He is working all things together for your highest good and for His glory. That’s right, even during the hottest fire in life, God is right there protecting you and guiding you. Welcome to Defiant Joy Radio as we continue our series, “Refined – Finding Joy In the Midst of the Fire”. This is your friend, Carol McLeod
Welcome to Defiant Joy Radio as we begin a brand new Bible Study entitled, “Refined – Finding Joy in Midst of the Fire”. One of the most difficult questions to answer is perhaps this one, “Why do Christians, the beloved children of God, have to go through difficult times in life?” I hope that this Bible Study will give you the answers that you need! This is Carol McLeod and I am honored to have you join us today.
Prayer is the most powerful practice that you can ever engage in. Without prayer, we are doomed but with prayer we overwhelmingly triumph. When we are tired, we should pray. When we are discouraged we should pray. I am praying for you today as we finish this series, “Never, Never, Never Give Up!” This is Carol McLeod and you are listening to Defiant Joy Radio.
I don’t know what you are going through today, but Jesus is intimately acquainted with all of your ways. In the Book of James, we are told that when we suffer, we are to pray. And, when we are sick, we are told to get others to pray for us. I want you to know that I am praying for you today. I am your friend, Bible teacher and author, Carol McLeod and I love digging into the Word of God with you on Defiant Joy Radio.
I have a few questions for you today. Do you need strength? Do you find yourself always weak and weary? God has life-changing and dynamic strength for you! I guarantee it! Today on Defiant Joy Radio we are going to experience for a day of power-packed strength and energy that comes from the greatest power source of all time!
Patience is a word that we all love to hate, isn’t it? What about that 4 letter word, “wait” … well today we will be studying those words along with the words “strengthen” and endurance. These words are found in verses that will help you to never, never, never give up! This is Carol McLeod and I am so thankful that you have joined me today on Defiant Joy Radio.
This is Carol McLeod, your host on Defiant Joy Radio. One thing that I am sure of after 6 decades of living is that life flies by, doesn’t it?! The Psalmist says that our lives are like the dew on the morning grass. James tells us that our lives are only like a vapor. It’s true, in comparison to eternity our lives are so fleeting but in God’s eyes, you can be assured that each of our lives holds eternal value.
Do you have a critical spirit? Is it easier for you to say what is wrong with a person rather than what is right with them? Today’s show will revolutionize the way you treat people and the way that you speak about people who have been made in the very image of God. This is Bible teacher and author, Carol McLeod and I am honored that you have joined me on Defiant Joy Radio.
Welcome to Defiant Joy! Radio. I’m so glad that you have joined me for another day of digging into the Word of God together. I am Carol McLeod and let me tell you this – if there is one verse that sums up what a Christian life looks like perhaps it is James 4:7. “Submit therefore to God, resist the devil and he will flee from you!” Can it be that simple? We are going to find out on today’s show!
You are listening to Defiant Joy Radio and I am your host, Carol McLeod. I want to share with you three life changing- words. Are you ready for the three words? A greater grace. A greater grace. That’s what God has for you this side of heaven. A greater grace! No matter what you have done or where you have been or what you have said, our God has a greater grace for you today!
James, the little brother of Jesus, is a black and white kind of guy. His letter to the early church is painfully practical and holds a lot of juice for the church today. My prayer as I teach this Bible Study is that you and I will never, never, never give up trying to be JUST like Jesus. This is Defiant Joy Radio and I am Carol McLeod your host.
The question that I am always confronted with I read the Bible is this one, “Carol, do you want to do life your way or God’s way?” This question holds profound weight as we continue our Bible Study today in James chapter 4. Thank you for joining me on Defiant Joy Radio. I am your host, Carol McLeod. Let’s dig into the Word of God together!
Is your tongue schizophrenic? Does your tongue have a split personality. Well today, we are going to work on using our tongues for one purpose and one purpose alone. What is that purpose? Your tongue was created to honor and glorify God. Thank you for joining me on Defiant Joy Radio. I am your host, Carol McLeod.
Who doesn’t need help with their tongues? Who doesn’t wish that they could press rewind and take back the words that were spoken in anger or in frustration. Today’s teaching will encourage you to take a deep breath and re-evaluate the purpose of your tongue! This is Carol McLeod and you are listening to Defiant Joy Radio.
Your tongue is a muscle that only weights about one pound. But my … my … my … what damage this small muscle is capable of doing! It’s time for your tongue to stop criticizing and to start complimenting. It’s time for your tongue to stop wounding and to start Healing. You’re listening to Defiant Joy radio and I am your host, Carol McLeod
Open up your mouth … stick out your tongue and say, “Ah-h-h!” Do you have it? Do you have mouth disease? In today’s program we are going to be addressing the issues of our tongues. I hope that this teaching will encourage you to use your tongue for the purpose for which it was created! This is Carol McLeod and I am honored that you have joined me on Defiant Joy Radio.
Did you know that the Bible says that faith without works is absolutely useless? What does THAT mean? What is faith? And why is it useless without works? What in the world are works?! Oh! So many questions to answer! We will attempt to answer them all on today’s program. Welcome to Defiant Joy Radio – I am your host, Carol McLeod.
What does it take to be called a friend of God? It might surprise you how simple it actually is to gain this incredible position. It only takes faith to be called God’s friend. I am so glad that you joined me today as we learn how to develop a vital, intimate and exciting friendship with God. This is Carol McLeod and you are listening to Defiant Joy Radio.
James is speaking true Christianity in today’s Bible Study. James reminds all of us who are living in the 21st. Century that we must not judge others based on income, education, appearance or even color of skin. If you really want to be like Jesus, you will obey the Word of James and the Holy Spirit and love others the way that Jesus does. This is Carol McLeod. Welcome to Defiant Joy Radio.
Are you merely a hearer of the Word of God or are you a doer as well? You see, if you are only a hearer, you will be missing out on the extravagant blessing of God. Today’s lesson will be a kick in the pants to some of you and a challenge to all of you. This is Carol McLeod and I am thrilled that you have joined me on Defiant Joy Radio. Let’s dig into the Word of God together in this study entitled, “Never, Never, Never Give Up!”
What do you need to lay aside? Have you embraced bad attitudes, ugly habits or compromising behavior as part of your life? If so, then today’s teaching is for you. Join me, Carol McLeod as we grow in our faith and in our walk with the Lord in this study from the Book of James entitled, Never, Never, Never Give Up! Welcome to Defiant Joy Radio.
I have a new life philosophy for you today. Do you want to hear it?! My new life philosophy for you that is sure to change your life is Quick! Slow …. Slow. Did you catch that? Let me say it again … Quick! Slow … Slow. In the opinion of James and the Holy Spirit you must be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger. This is Carol McLeod. Welcome to Defiant Joy Radio.
The book of James helps believers deal with that dreaded issues of sin. You know as believers, we don’t much like to talk about sin, do we? Jesus loves us when we sin but He has so much more for us than what sin has to offer. I pray that today’s program will be an encouragement to you! This is Carol McLeod and thank you for joining me on Defiant Joy Radio for our study on the Book of James entitled, “Never, Never, Never Give Up!”
Did you know that God does not tempt you? That’s right, James assures believers in all periods of history that any temptation that comes your way is not from the Lord! God only brings good and perfect gifts into our lives and so you can rest in His goodness and in His strength. This is Carol McLeod on Defiant Joy Radio. Thank you for joining me in this Bible Study on the book of James.
This is Carol McLeod and I am thrilled that you have joined me on Defiant Joy Radio. We are studying the Book of James and today we are going to study the relationship between our finances and our faith. The Bible actually does address something as practical as material gain and how to handle our money. Let’s dig into the Word of God together!
What do you lack? Do you have a shortage of money or a car or an education? Of all the things that you could lack in life, the most serious lack would be a deficit of wisdom. Today, in our study of the Book of James, we are going to make sure that none of us ever makes another decision again without tapping into the wisdom of God. This is Carol McLeod on Defiant Joy Radio.
This is Carol McLeod, your host on Defiant Joy Radio and I am thrilled that you have joined me for today’s program. Do you remember taking a test in high school or college? If you were well-prepared for the examination, there was nothing to fear. But, if you came ill-prepared, you knew that you were about to fall flat on your face. Today in the Book of James, we are going to study how to prepare for a life test. Let’s dig into the Word of God together.
The book of James was written to believers who were suffering and being persecuted for their faith. Are you going through a difficult time in life? Do you feel that your world is crashing in around you? I believe that the Holy Spirit is going to speak to you today through this Bible Study entitled, “Never, Never, Never Give Up!” I am your host, Carol McLeod on Defiant Joy Radio
I love the book of James in the New Testament! It was written by the half-brother of Jesus Christ and is filled with great theology, simple truth and challenging life principles. You are going to find yourself in the book of James as we begin this new Bible Study entitled, “Never, Never, Never Give Up!” This is Carol McLeod and I am thrilled that you have joined me today on Defiant Joy! Radio.
For Sure and For Certain there is power in prayer! When your prayers come into agreement with the thoughts and will of God you have power on earth. I challenge you to make a commitment to prayer and see what the Lord will do! Thank you for joining me for this series! I pray that your foundation has been secured as you walk your days knowing For Sure and For Certain who God is! This is Carol McLeod, Welcome to Defiant Joy Radio!
God wants all of our relationships to be blessed with peace and unity! God’s heart is simply at peace when His children are living in unity together. God declares a blessing for you and for those families that choose unity over differences! This is your host, Carol McLeod and I am so glad you are listening today as we put on love which is the perfect bond of unity! Welcome to Defiant Joy Radio!
Do you have a list of friends or family members that you are praying for? Maybe they don’t know the Savior or are not living under His Lordship. I know For Sure and For Certain that the Lord doesn’t want anyone to spend eternity in hell but He desires that ALL will come to repentance. Will you be the one to pray for them? Welcome to Defiant Joy! Radio, this is your host, Carol McLeod.
Do you want to make a difference in your small corner of the world? Then … PRAY! Jesus gave us the power to deliver heaven’s authority to earth’s situations through prayer! Prayer is never a waste of time but it is the way to accomplish and know the will of God! Thank you for joining me as we know For Sure and For Certain that your prayers really DO make a difference! This is Carol McLeod, welcome to Defiant Joy! Radio.
What are you trying to do in your own strength? How well is that working out for you? The completion of what God has called you to doesn’t rely on the power that you have or don’t have! The completion relies on the Spirit of God! When you don’t have what it takes to carry on, the spirit of God does! This is your host, Carol McLeod! Welcome to Defiant Joy! Radio.
I cannot get enough of God’s grace! How about you, are you swimming in the lavishness of God’s grace? Did you know that Grace removes all fear from your life! Grace restores what the enemy has stolen from you and then sits you at the table of God in a place of honor! This is Carol McLeod, thank you for tuning into Defiant Joy! Radio!
Have you been saved by grace? This is Carol McLeod, your host for Defiant Joy! Radio and I wonder … have you ever experienced the saving grace of Jesus? You should know that grace never condemns but always confronts the sin in your life. Saving grace will point you in the right direction of the destiny that God has planned and called you to! Welcome to Defiant Joy! Radio as we talk about God’s saving grace!
“Grace, grace, God’s grace … Grace that will pardon and cleanse within; Grace that is greater than all our sin! I love that old hymn! Grace, although it cannot be earned is the most generous of gifts that our Abba Father could have bestowed on us. Grace is the link that connects our hearts to God’s and gives us heaven’s perspective! Welcome to Defiant Joy! Radio. This is your host Carol McLeod. Let’s study God’s great grace today!
Have you been wondering why you are here? Before we can answer that question, you must understand who God is and why He created you! It is because of God and what He has done for you that there is a plan and a purpose for your life. You are called out to be set apart from the world in which you live! This is Carol McLeod and I am your host. Welcome to Defiant Joy! Radio.
Before another moment or day goes by I want you to know who God is! I want you to know “For sure and for certain” what the character of God is. He loves you greatly and only has good plans for your life! God is rich in joy, goodness, strength, love, forgiveness, grace and patience! This is Carol McLeod and I want to thank you for tuning into Defiant Joy! Radio.
Do you find yourself stuck in lifestyle patterns that are contrary to the word of God? We can find ourselves aimlessly wandering around in the darkness rather than following the path of purpose that God has for us. There is a way that you can leave addiction, bitterness, anger, and depression behind! This is Carol McLeod and we are going back into the book of Ephesians today. Welcome to Defiant Joy! Radio.
God holds nothing back when it comes to your life! The very nature of our heavenly Father is to bless the children that He created. So, the next day or so you are going to know “For Sure and For Certain” what all the spiritual blessings are that Christ has for His children. Welcome to Defiant Joy! Radio … get ready to receive all the blessings that God has in store for your life!
This is Carol McLeod and I can’t wait to share with you some of the greatest news of your entire life! You, my friend, are God’s most exquisite creation! YOU are His grandest work of art! You are more important and vital than anything in all of God’s creation. You are His crowning glory! You are not forgotten and you are not an accident! You were created for life, purpose and abundance! Welcome to Defiant Joy! Radio.
There is not one thing that touches your life that God is unable to use for good! As God looks at your life He puts plans and purposes into motion. God is able to take the most difficult thing in your life and create a beautiful masterpiece of His own design! This is your host, Carol McLeod. Thank you for joining me on Defiant Joy Radio!
God’s plan for your life is to bring glory to Himself through your uncommon life! God’s people fought battles throughout all of scripture from the early days of Scripture right through to the Apostle Paul. This is Carol McLeod and no matter what battle you are fighting today, I want you to know that God’s plans and purposes for your life are GOOD! Welcome to Defiant Joy! Radio.
God has given you all that you need to carry out the purposes and plans of your life FOR the glory of God. God wants your personal calling and purpose to be all about Him and not about you. God has gifted you with all that you need to accomplish what He has called you to do. Obedience is the key to doing life His way and not your own! This is your host, Carol McLeod. Welcome to Defiant Joy! Radio.
Your story is meant to reveal the story of Jesus! You are here so Jesus could be here through your life! You were meant to reveal the character of Jesus through your life so that others would know Him. Can you know your purpose in life For Sure & for certain? YES, you can! Let’s open the word of God together and continue finding our purpose IN Jesus! Welcome to Defiant Joy! Radio.
God never does anything by accident! You were created on purpose, with purpose, and for a purpose! If you can hear my voice, you were created for TODAY! God determined your appointed time and it is now! Welcome to Defiant Joy! Radio. This is Carol McLeod and I know for sure and for certain that God has you alive today for His purposes … there is no doubt about it!
You have been created for hope! You were created for hope, NOT hopelessness! In the middle of explosive circumstances or the battle you are fighting … you were created for HOPE! Your past doesn’t deny you hope or the ability to live well today. Hope for today will guarantee the future that God has planned for you. All along, God intended for you to live a life of Hope! This is your host, Carol McLeod. Welcome to Defiant Joy! Radio.
Welcome to Defiant Joy! Radio. This is Carol McLeod and I love that you have joined me here today! I want you to know that YOUR LIFE MATTERS! God has a specific plan and purpose for you! God knows exactly where you are … He sees you, my friends! You are a precious treasure with purpose and aim in this life! Your life matters to the Creator of the Universe!
Are you looking for life in all of the wrong places? Life is not found in food, sex, money, or power. Life is found in the Word of God! ONLY the Word of God has the power to revive the dead places in your soul! The Word of God will cause you to flourish and has the life giving power you need today! Welcome to Defiant Joy! Radio. Have you experienced the power of the Word in your life yet?
When we read the Bible it is for transformation! God’s Word is meant to bring life, wisdom, and power into your being. Where will you turn when you need advice on dealing with a difficult person, parenting, marriage …. Turn to the Word of God as your primary source of counsel and you will not be let down! Welcome to A Jolt of Joy! This is your host, Carol McLeod on the Charisma Podcast Network and I am praying that the Word of God is truly transforming the way you do life!
Welcome to A Jolt of Joy! We have begun studying Psalm 119 and what wonderful truths and blessings we find in this chapter. As I read my Bible every day I am reminded that we are made for something more than just this life - this isn’t all there is! This is your host, Carol McLeod, thank you tuning into the Charisma Podcast Network but more importantly for opening the word of God with me!
What if I told you that I know how to secure the blessings of God? I DO! The blessings of God come to us when we walk in obedience to the Word of God and when we seek the Lord with all of our hearts! There is no better news that I could possibly give you today friends! This is your host Carol McLeod, thank you for tuning into the Charisma Podcast Network for A Jolt of Joy!
What hard place have you found yourself in today? Life is not always easy and we need to be able to cope with life’s situations and challenges. The Bible does just that for us! The Bible equips you with the power to get through a hard time. You need more of the Bible when you are in a hard place. Welcome to a Jolt of Joy! This is Carol McLeod … will you open your Bible with me today? Thank you for tuning into the Charisma Podcast Network.
Thank you for joining me on A Jolt of Joy! Have you ever asked yourself these questions? How do we know the Bible is true? What does the Bible mean to us and why is it important to read? Is the Bible relevant for my life now? The Bible is the Word of God and it truly has the power to transform your heart, soul, and mind! This is Carol McLeod, you are tuned into the Charisma Podcast Network and I am certain of the life-changing power of the Word of God!
Welcome to Defiant Joy! Radio. This is your host, Carol McLeod. My friends, I know from personal experience as well as those that have gone before us in scripture … the Word of God changes lives! When we encounter the truth of who Jesus is, we are transformed! So, we are taking the time to discover the truth and facts in the Word of God. Join me as we add another brick to the foundation we are building For Sure and For Certain!
Can we know “for sure and for certain” that Jesus Christ was raised from the dead? In the court of law you need 2 or 3 witnesses to confirm a story for the evidence to be accepted. The evidence of Jesus’ resurrection was validated by over 500 witnesses! Thank you for joining me today on Defiant Joy! Radio. This is your host, Carol McLeod! Today, you will know For Sure and For Certain that Jesus himself was raised from the dead!
Is there anything we can know for sure and for certain? We are surrounded by “gray” in our culture – those things that are not black and not white. Today we will discover how we know for sure and for certain that Jesus lived! Jesus was in fact a real person! Welcome to Defiant Joy! Radio! This is Carol McLeod and I love studying the truth of scripture with you!
In this new series entitled, “For Sure and for Certain” we will study truths from the Bible that we can absolutely know “for sure and for certain”. We can build our lives upon these truths and have a secure foundation in Christ. Join me as we dig into scripture and discover the truth-telling God with absolutely no doubts! This is Carol McLeod, Welcome to Defiant Joy! Radio.
Welcome to Defiant Joy! Radio. Today as we begin a new series titled “For Sure and For Certain”. Life holds disappointments and inevitable joys. We are all looking for purpose and meaning in life. Regardless of where you are today, I know For Sure and For Certain that the Word of God has never changed. I know that you can discover joy in the presence of the Lord. This is your host, Carol McLeod and I am praying that the Word of God becomes alive to you during this new series!!
I am confident that as we end our study of Ephesians today that you are BECOMING more like Jesus! I am confident that your life has been changed with the rich depth from the book of Ephesians! Be sure to declare the word of God over your life, over your husband, over your children, and over your battles. Choose to worship, choose to have joy, and choose to stand firm! Welcome to Defiant Joy! Radio. Thank you for joining me here for this life-changing study from the book of Ephesians!
Welcome to Defiant Joy! Radio! Are you ready for war? Would you ever walk onto the battle field without your armor? I think not! The odd thing is, the enemy for your soul wants you to go into battle ill-equipped and unprepared for battle. We are commanded to take up the FULL armor of God. We cannot afford to leave one single piece off. To resist the devil, you must take up what the Holy Spirit has provided to do battle confidently. Welcome to Defiant Joy! Radio. Are you ready to fight well?
What battle are you facing today? Whatever your battle is right now, the old devil is trying to trick you into a place of weakness rather than a place of strength in the Lord. All through scripture we know that God’s people have learned how to stand firm against the attacks of the enemy. God will do a miracle before your very eyes! Welcome to Defiant Joy! Radio! I am Carol McLeod, your host! Stand firm my friends, in Christ you have already won the battle!
As with any great book … there is an end. In the next few days we are ending our study from the book of Ephesians. Don’t let this discourage you though because Paul has saved one knock out ending! BE STRONG! Paul says, most important of all … BE STRONG! He is reminding us that there IS a way to live a strong life and to put on the strength of His might! Welcome to Defiant Joy! Radio! I am Carol McLeod, your host and I love digging into the mystery of the book of Ephesians with you!
On this side of heaven, one of the greatest challenges we face daily is in our relationships with our family. The apostle Paul wrote about family relationships in Ephesians 5 and in Chapter 6. Friends, the Bible is practical for your life today! We need wisdom and advice on how to deal with our family relationships. We can live fruitful lives in the kingdom of God and where we live today when we apply these principles first hand. Welcome to Defiant Joy! Radio. This is Carol McLeod and I want to remind you that YOUR family matters!
There is no doubt about it! God has a plan and purpose for your life! When we yield our lives to His plans and His ways, we cannot go wrong. We make choices to yield to the ways of the Lord so we can honor Him with our whole being. When we slow down, use wisdom and listen for His voice we avoid collision with the plans of God for our lives. This is your host, Carol McLeod. Welcome to Defiant Joy! Radio, I am so glad you have joined me today.
Wake up my friends! God wants to bring you into a life of abundance and freedom. To do that we must let the Lord expose any dark places in our hearts or lives. Nothing EVER grows in the darkness. We must walk in the light and allow the Lord to light the path of our lives. Welcome to Defiant Joy! Radio! This is your host, Carol McLeod. Will you allow the Holy Spirit to shine His light in and through you?
Paul is really challenging believers in Ephesians 5 to come to a much higher level than they have ever been. We are called higher so we can honor and become more like our heavenly Father. You, as a child of God, are called to imitate the very heart of God. This is Carol McLeod and I want to welcome to Defiant Joy! Radio. I challenge you to lean in today and be open to the voice of the Holy Spirit.
It isn’t over yet! You are just getting started! You are CONSTANTLY in the process of becoming more like God. You were created to be a direct reflection of who He is. You should think, act, and speak differently than those around you! Welcome to Defiant Joy! Radio. This is your host Carol McCleod.
Today in Ephesians I want to point out to you the better way according to scripture. You, my friend, were created for goodness, strength, kindness, peace, and joy! You are also called to lay aside bitterness, slander, and anger! You cannot let the enemy have an opportunity to gain a foothold in your life. Instead, walk in the freedom that your new life in Christ offers! Welcome to Defiant Joy! Radio. This is your host, Carol McLeod.