Pray & Ponder: Recent Episodes
Restoration Anglican Church
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I wonder what you imagine when you think of a place where there is no sadness or hurting, no tears or worries, nothing scary or uncertain, no fear or sickness, just the most perfect of perfect places where all of creation is restored and reunited with God? Join us as we read God's words in the book of Revelation. I wonder how hearing this story of hope will help you live as God's beloved? Come! Let's pray and ponder. Together. Head over to our website for more information about Restoration and Pray & Ponder. Remember to subscribe so that you never miss a new episode.
I wonder what helps you to remember things that you know are true? Join us as we read God's words to us from letters that John wrote to remind us of who Jesus is, who we are to Him, and what it looks like to live as His children -- even when the world around us tells us different things about how we should live. I wonder what you'll notice about God's words to you as you listen? Come! Let's pray and ponder. Together. Head over to our website for more information about Restoration and Pray & Ponder. Remember to subscribe so that you never miss a new episode.
I wonder how you use your words? The ones you say? Or think? Or write? Join us as we read God's words in Paul's letter to the Romans. I wonder what you'll notice about God's words to you as you listen? Come! Let's pray and ponder. Together. Head over to our website for more information about Restoration and Pray & Ponder. Remember to subscribe so that you never miss a new episode.
I wonder about the stories you tell -- stories about your day or stories about your experiences with God? Join us as we read these scriptures and listen to Saul, also known as Paul, tell his story to others about the way that Jesus changed his life forever. Come! Let's pray and ponder. Together.
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I wonder about a time you changed your mind about something? Where you used to not like _____, but now you do? What happened to change your mind? Join us as we read these scriptures and wonder about the power of the Holy Spirit that not only changes minds, but hearts, too. Come! Let's pray and ponder. Together.
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I wonder if you have a favorite sense -- a favorite way of noticing what's happening around you? Join us as we read these scriptures and engage all our senses as we listen with our eyes and hear with our hearts. Come! Let's pray and ponder. Together.
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I wonder if ever there was something you were waiting for that when it happened wasn't at all what you thought it would be? Join us as we read these scriptures and watch Jesus' friends watch Him leave in a rather surprising way. Come! Let's pray and ponder. Together.
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I wonder what it would be like to unexpectedly see Jesus? Join us as we read these scriptures and wonder what it was like for the disciples to have breakfast with Jesus -- and for Peter, in particular, to have a tender conversation with Jesus. Come! Let's pray and ponder. Together.
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I wonder if you have ever missed something, making it hard to believe the thing you missed actually happened? Join us as we read these scriptures and wonder what it was like for Thomas, a friend of Jesus, who had questions for Jesus about how he could really and truly believe that Jesus was alive. Come! Let's pray and ponder. Together.
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I wonder about something that makes you curious? Something that you have to look at or read about or think about again and again, just so you can understand it more? Join us as we read these scriptures about one of the most curious of all of Jesus’ stories. Come! Let's pray and ponder. Together.
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I wonder if you've ever waited for something that didn't quite turn out the way you thought it would? Join us as we read these scriptures and wonder together about the things the prophet Isaiah and even Jesus told His friends would happen to Him -- things they didn't really expect to happen. Come! Let's pray and ponder. Together.
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I wonder what you know about courage? I wonder if there has been a time you have had to be courageous? In today's story, we get to see Jesus being courageous when "knowing everything that would happen to Him" He steps into the very thing He was meant to do. Join us as we read these scriptures and stand in awe of Jesus' great courage and love for us. Come! Let's pray and ponder. Together.
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I wonder what you learn about someone simply by watching them or listening to what they say? I wonder how overhearing a conversation they have with someone else teaches you about who they are? In today's story, we overhear Jesus talking to God in prayer. Join us as we read these scriptures and notice more about the relationship Jesus has with the Father and how He longs for us to have that same kind of relationship, too. Come! Let's pray and ponder. Together.
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I wonder if you have chores that you do to help others in your household? I wonder if there are chores you like or if there are chores you don't like? In today's story, Jesus took on the chore that no one liked and He did it all out of love -- just so He could show His friends what kind of life He came to live for our sake. Join us as we read these scriptures and notice how Jesus' actions reveal more of who He is -- the One who came to wash our hearts (and feet!) clean. Come! Let's pray and ponder. Together.
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I wonder how you plan for a trip? What do you think about? What do you do to get ready? How do you wait? In today's story, we begin the journey with Jesus as He prepares to go to the cross as our rescuer King. Join us as we read these scriptures and notice how Jesus continues to prepare us for this trip. Come! Let's pray and ponder. Together. Head over to our website for more information about Restoration and Pray & Ponder. Remember to subscribe so that you never miss a new episode.
I wonder what you know about how grapes grow, attached to a vine that's attached to a branch? But I wonder if you've noticed what happens when a bunch of grapes is cut from the vine or the vine is cut from the branch? Join us as we read these scriptures and hear Jesus say that He is the true vine and what it means for us to stay close to Him. Come! Let's pray and ponder. Together.
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I wonder if you have ever lost your way? I wonder how you felt when you were lost? I wonder how you got back on track? Join us as we read these scriptures and hear that Jesus is the way and the truth and the life. He is the One who shows us the way -- who keeps us from getting lost -- as we trust in and follow Him. Come! Let's pray and ponder. Together.
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I wonder if you have ever seen something that looked dead come back to life? Read along with these scriptures as you not only hear Jesus say that He is the resurrection and the life, but where we see, too, that Jesus brings life and hope in places where there is none. Come! Let's pray and ponder. Together.
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I wonder if you remember a time when someone you love spoke your name in a way that sounded like love to you? Jesus -- our Good Shepherd -- is the One who loves us, His sheep. And He speaks to us in love. Read along with these scriptures as you listen for God's gentle voice through His good words to us. Come! Let's pray and ponder. Together.
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I wonder if you have ever been up so early in the morning that you got to watch the sunrise? I wonder what you noticed about how the light changed the dark sky? In today's story, we'll see how Jesus -- who tells us that He is the light of the world -- brings light to dark places as He transforms people's hearts and minds and even their eyes. Read along with these scriptures as you see who Jesus is as revealed in God's good words to us. Come! Let's pray and ponder. Together.
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I wonder what you think is the difference between a snack and a meal? I wonder what makes for a good snack or a good meal? In today's story, we'll take a look at how Jesus is both more than a snack or a meal -- that He is the bread of life. Read along with these scriptures as you nibble and noodle on God's good words to us. Come! Let's pray and ponder. Together.
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I wonder about a time when someone introduced him or herself to you? I wonder what you learned about who they are because of the words they used? I wonder how you introduce yourself to others? I wonder if you say, "My name is . . ." or "I am . . . "? Today we are introducing the way Jesus introduces himself throughout the gospel of John. Over the next several weeks we'll be looking at those introductions -- those "I am" statements. But for today, we'll take a look at these scriptures and how they connect to and introduce who Jesus is. Come! Let's pray and ponder. Together.
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I wonder about a time when you had really good news to share? What was that good news? How did you share it? Today we hear the story of some really, really good news that God promised long ago. Follow along with these scriptures from the Gospel of Luke where we, too, get to hear that good news of God's promise coming true. You may want to listen and sing along to one rendition of how we might respond to that good news. It's a song called "Go Tell It On the Mountain" sung by Sandra McCracken, off of her Christmas album. Come! Let's pray and ponder. Together.
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I wonder if you have ever heard something so extraordinary that you could barely believe it? I wonder if after hearing that extraordinary, hard to believe news, you saw something that helped you to believe the unbelievable? Today we hear the story of how Mary became the mother of Jesus through the extraordinary work of the Holy Spirit. Follow along with these scriptures from the Gospel of Luke where we, too, not only hear, but also see, God's promises coming true. You may want to listen to Mary's song to God after she heard and saw His good news to her. It's a song called Magnificat sung by our friends, Rain For Roots, off of their Waiting Songs album. Come! Let's pray and ponder. Together.
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I wonder if you have ever heard something so extraordinary that you could barely believe it? I wonder if after hearing that extraordinary, hard to believe news, you saw something that helped you to believe the unbelievable? Today we hear the story of how Mary became the mother of Jesus through the extraordinary work of the Holy Spirit. Follow along with these scriptures from the Gospel of Luke where we, too, not only hear, but also see, God's promises coming true. You may want to listen to Mary's song to God after she heard and saw His good news to her. It's a song called Magnificat sung by our friends, Rain For Roots, off of their Waiting Songs album. Come! Let's pray and ponder. Together.
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I wonder if you've ever been so surprised by something you didn't have any words to say? Where maybe all that came out was a "Gasp! . . . uuuumm . . . uh . . . oh . . . er . . . "? Today we hear the story of Zechariah who responded just like that. Follow along with these scriptures from the Gospel of Luke where we, too, are amazed by how God is keeping His promise. You may want to listen to the story here -- the song "Zechariah" as sung by our friends, Rain For Roots, off of their Waiting Songs album. Come! Let's pray and ponder. Together.
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I wonder if you've ever played hide and seek? I wonder if you prefer to be the "hider" or the "seeker"? Follow along with these scriptures from the story Esther as we seek and find God all throughout the story. I wonder how looking for God in the story of Esther can help you see God in your own life, too? Come! Let's pray and ponder. Together.
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I wonder about a time when you tried to fix something that was broken? Why was it important to you to fix it? Follow along with these scriptures as we notice what God -- the best kind of fixer -- is up to as He works through Nehemiah and Ezra to reveal His heart for His people. Come! Let's pray and ponder. Together.
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I wonder if you have ever seen God do something miraculous or unexpected? I wonder if you're wanting Him to do something like that in your life right now? Follow along with these scriptures as we notice how God is with Daniel and how those around Daniel notice how God is at work in and through him. Come! Let's pray and ponder. Together.
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I wonder if you have ever seen God do something miraculous or unexpected? I wonder if you're wanting Him to do something like that in your life right now? Follow along with these scriptures as we notice how God is with Daniel and how those around Daniel notice how God is at work in and through him. Come! Let's pray and ponder. Together.
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I wonder if you have ever been asked to think or do or say something that was different from what you believed? How did you respond? What did you do? In today's story, we see three friends who loved the Lord who were asked to do something that went against what they believed. I wonder what you'll notice about how God was with these friends as you follow along in the scriptures from the book of Daniel? Come! Let's pray and ponder. Together.
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I wonder if you have ever been asked to think or do or say something that was different from what you believed? How did you respond? What did you do? In today's story, we see three friends who loved the Lord who were asked to do something that went against what they believed. I wonder what you'll notice about how God was with these friends as you follow along in the scriptures from the book of Daniel? Come! Let's pray and ponder. Together.
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I wonder if you know a friend who is a really good buddy to you? One who just likes to be with you no matter what you are doing and no matter how you are feeling? Today's story is about a friendship like that, but it's also a story that has glimmers of the kind of friend that Jesus is to us. I wonder what you'll notice as you listen and follow along with these scriptures from the book of Ruth? Come! Let's pray and ponder. Together.
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I wonder if you know a friend who is a really good buddy to you? One who just likes to be with you no matter what you are doing and no matter how you are feeling? Today's story is about a friendship like that, but it's also a story that has glimmers of the kind of friend that Jesus is to us. I wonder what you'll notice as you listen and follow along with these scriptures from the book of Ruth? Come! Let's pray and ponder. Together.
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I wonder if you've ever tried to do the exact same thing as someone else? Or perhaps you have tried to draw a picture just like a picture you've seen? God's Ten Commandments are a reflection of who He is. They are meant to help us imitate Him; to live like Him as His beloved children created in His image. Come! Follow along with these scriptures as we pray and ponder. Together.
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I wonder if you've ever tried to do the exact same thing as someone else? Or perhaps you have tried to draw a picture just like a picture you've seen? God's Ten Commandments are a reflection of who He is. They are meant to help us imitate Him; to live like Him as His beloved children created in His image. Come! Follow along with these scriptures as we pray and ponder. Together.
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I wonder what you know about the best way to do something? Why is it the best way? How does doing something the best way help form you into a better do-er of that something you do? How do the best ways shape what it means to be a do-er of that something? Follow along with these scriptures as we tell the story about some of God's best ways that show us more about who He is and what He is like. Come! Let's pray and ponder. Together. Head over to restorationarlington.org for more information on Restoration and Pray & Ponder. Remember to subscribe so that you never miss a new episode.
I wonder what you know about the best way to do something? Why is it the best way? How does doing something the best way help form you into a better do-er of that something you do? How do the best ways shape what it means to be a do-er of that something? Follow along with these scriptures as we tell the story about some of God's best ways that show us more about who He is and what He is like. Come! Let's pray and ponder. Together. Head over to restorationarlington.org for more information on Restoration and Pray & Ponder. Remember to subscribe so that you never miss a new episode.
I wonder about a story that is so important you tell it over and over again? God's people tell and retell the story of God's great rescue of them through the parting of the Red Sea. Follow along with these scriptures as we tell the story that has shaped the hearts of God's people, a story about God's power and protection. Come! Let's pray and ponder. Together. Head over to restorationarlington.org for more information on Restoration and Pray & Ponder. Remember to subscribe so that you never miss a new episode.
I wonder about a story that is so important you tell it over and over again? God's people tell and retell the story of God's great rescue of them through the parting of the Red Sea. Follow along with these scriptures as we tell the story that has shaped the hearts of God's people, a story about God's power and protection. Come! Let's pray and ponder. Together. Head over to restorationarlington.org for more information on Restoration and Pray & Ponder. Remember to subscribe so that you never miss a new episode.
I wonder about a time when you were told "no"? I wonder why someone told you "no"? God, who knows and loves us best, tells his people "no" to protect them -- especially when their hearts are turned away from Him. In today's story, you'll see God telling some people "no". Follow along with these scriptures as we read from Genesis 11:1-9, a story about God's love and protection in saying "no". Come! Let's pray and ponder. Together. Head over to restorationarlington.org for more information on Restoration and Pray & Ponder. Remember to subscribe so that you never miss a new episode.
I wonder about a time when you were told "no"? I wonder why someone told you "no"? God, who knows and loves us best, tells his people "no" to protect them -- especially when their hearts are turned away from Him. In today's story, you'll see God telling some people "no". Follow along with these scriptures as we read from Genesis 11:1-9, a story about God's love and protection in saying "no". Come! Let's pray and ponder. Together. Head over to restorationarlington.org for more information on Restoration and Pray & Ponder. Remember to subscribe so that you never miss a new episode.
Do you ever think about all the things that God made? I wonder if you have a favorite thing that he created? Join us as we wonder together about the ways God made the world and everything in it and what that tells us about who God is! Follow along with these scriptures as we read from Genesis 1:1-2:3 and begin at the beginning to tell God's BIG story of his BIG love for his people. Come! Let's pray and ponder. Together. Head over to restorationarlington.org for more information on Restoration and Pray & Ponder. Remember to subscribe so that you never miss a new episode.
Do you ever think about all the things that God made? I wonder if you have a favorite thing that he created? Join us as we wonder together about the ways God made the world and everything in it and what that tells us about who God is! Follow along with these scriptures as we read from Genesis 1:1-2:3 and begin at the beginning to tell God's BIG story of his BIG love for his people. Come! Let's pray and ponder. Together. Head over to restorationarlington.org for more information on Restoration and Pray & Ponder. Remember to subscribe so that you never miss a new episode.
Pray & Ponder is back for another season of reading the Bible -- God's words to us -- as we come to know and believe who God is and who we are to Him. Follow along with these Scriptures and be reminded that we are truly and deeply known, loved, and not alone. Head over to restorationarlington.org for more information on Restoration and Pray & Ponder. Remember to subscribe so that you never miss a new episode.
Pray & Ponder is back for another season of reading the Bible -- God's words to us -- as we come to know and believe who God is and who we are to Him. Follow along with these Scriptures and be reminded that we are truly and deeply known, loved, and not alone. Head over to restorationarlington.org for more information on Restoration and Pray & Ponder. Remember to subscribe so that you never miss a new episode.
I wonder if you can imagine a time when all the sad things of this world will become unsad? The book of Revelation reminds us who Jesus is, who we are in Jesus, and tells us what it will be like when Jesus comes again to make all things new. Follow along as we read together about the hope of what is and what is to come -- all because of Jesus. Come. Let's pray and ponder. Together. Head over to restorationarlington.org for more information on Restoration and Pray & Ponder. Remember to subscribe so that you never miss a new episode.
I wonder about a time when you have received encouraging words? How did those words spur you on to keep going -- or to change what you said or did? Follow along as we read a letter from Paul that reminds his friends in the church who we are because of Jesus' love for us and how we can live out of the love that Jesus has shown us because of the power of the Holy Spirit in us. Come. Let's pray and ponder. Together. Head over to restorationarlington.org for more information on Restoration and Pray & Ponder. Remember to subscribe so that you never miss a new episode.
I wonder about a time when you believed something? How did you come to believe it? Believing — having faith — means that we put our trust in something or someone. In the Bible it says that “Faith is being sure of what we hope for. It is being sure of what we do not see.” Follow along as we read a story about how Paul shared his faith in Jesus and how the Holy Spirit moved in the hearts of those listening as they, too, came to have faith in Jesus. Come. Let's pray and ponder. Together. Head over to restorationarlington.org for more information on Restoration and Pray & Ponder. Remember to subscribe so that you never miss a new episode.
I wonder about a time when you have seen or experienced great power that caused a change? I wonder how witnessing that change caused a change in you? Follow along as we read a story about different ways the power of the Holy Spirit was at work changing hearts and minds -- and even rocking the earth! It's a power that is born all out of love. Come. Let's pray and ponder. Together. Head over to restorationarlington.org for more information on Restoration and Pray & Ponder. Remember to subscribe so that you never miss a new episode.
I wonder about a time when you changed your mind about something? Maybe it was something you didn't like before that you really like now? I wonder if you have ever observed someone else change their mind about something? I wonder what caused that change? Follow along as we read a story about a man whose heart changed from one of extreme hate to a heart overflowing with God's love. It's an amazing story about the power of the Holy Spirit to not only change that man's heart, but to change the hearts of those around him. Come. Let's pray and ponder. Together. Head over to restorationarlington.org for more information on Restoration and Pray & Ponder. Remember to subscribe so that you never miss a new episode.
I wonder if you like to know if a surprise is coming or if you like to simply be surprised by the surprise? In other words, I wonder how you feel about waiting? Follow along as we read a story that is all about the surprise that Jesus had promised to his friends. A surprise that came in the form of fire and power. A surprise that was God-with-them always and forever. Come. Let's pray and ponder. Together. Head over to restorationarlington.org for more information on Restoration and Pray & Ponder. Remember to subscribe so that you never miss a new episode.
I wonder how you know something, but have learned more about it? I wonder how knowing you know, and, yet, growing in your knowing, makes you think about what you will know more as you continue to learn and grow? Follow along as we read a story that is not only in the Gospel of Luke but also in the book of Acts. It's a story about a time when Jesus reminds his disciples all that they already knew about Him, all that they are learning about Him, and all that they will know about Him. Come. Let's pray and ponder. Together.
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I wonder about a time when you didn't understand something -- where it didn't make any sense at all. And, then! Poof! All of a sudden it did! Follow along as we read a story from the Gospel of Luke about a time when Jesus' disciples didn't understand and then -- all of a sudden -- they did! I wonder what you'll understand more clearly as we pray and ponder. Together. Head over to restorationarlington.org for more information on Restoration and Pray & Ponder. Remember to subscribe so that you never miss a new episode.
I wonder about a time when you heard or saw or experienced something that seemed too good to be true? What you heard was amazing! What you saw was astounding! What you experienced couldn’t be anything but true! Follow along as we read The Story of all stories about God's great love for you. A story that's truly, truly true. Come! Let's pray and ponder. Together. Head over to restorationarlington.org for more information on Restoration and Pray & Ponder. Remember to subscribe so that you never miss a new episode.
I wonder about a time you celebrated something by having a special meal? I wonder if during the meal you shared stories to help you remember what the celebration was all about? Follow along as we read a story about a very special meal that helped God's people remember what the Lord had done and also hinted at what Jesus would do to rescue the whole world. Come! Let's pray and ponder. Together. Head over to restorationarlington.org for more information on Restoration and Pray & Ponder. Remember to subscribe so that you never miss a new episode.
I wonder if you have ever had to wait a long time for something? I wonder what you did when it arrived? I wonder if it was everything you thought it would be? Follow along as we read a very familiar story about the very thing that God's people were waiting for -- something they expected but something God planned to be different from what they expected. Come! Let's pray and ponder. Together. Head over to restorationarlington.org for more information on Restoration and Pray & Ponder. Remember to subscribe so that you never miss a new episode.
I wonder if you have ever had to wait a long time for something? I wonder what you did when it arrived? I wonder if it was everything you thought it would be? Follow along as we read a very familiar story about the very thing that God's people were waiting for -- something they expected but something God planned to be different from what they expected. Come! Let's pray and ponder. Together. Head over to restorationarlington.org for more information on Restoration and Pray & Ponder. Remember to subscribe so that you never miss a new episode.
I wonder about a time that you felt deeply loved? I wonder how knowing that you were loved changed what you thought or did or said? Follow along as we read about that kind of deep love and how being God's beloved child invites us to come to Jesus just as we are and to ask him for what we need. You are God's beloved child. Come! Let's pray and ponder. Together.
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I wonder what you notice about how you talk with someone you love who loves you back? I wonder how talking with them and spending time with them changes your relationship? Follow along as we read about the way Jesus talks to God and invites us to do the same, so that we, too, can deepen our relationship with the Lord -- all out of love. Come! Let's pray and ponder. Together.
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I wonder about a time you were invited to do something? I wonder what it felt like to be included? I wonder if you've ever experienced a time when you weren't invited to something? Follow along as we read about a man whom others never invited but who was invited by Jesus. Come! Let's pray and ponder. Together.
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The Examen is an ancient prayer practice that invites us to intentionally seek the presence of God throughout the day that has passed and anticipate and ask for his presence in the day ahead. At the end of each day, take time to quiet your heart and mind to reflect on and notice the Lord's presence with you as we pray and ponder together. Head over to restorationarlington.org for more information on Restoration and Pray & Ponder. Remember to subscribe so that you never miss a new episode.
I wonder about a time someone special came to your house? What did you do to get ready for their visit? What did you do while they were with you? Follow along as we read about two sisters who welcome Jesus to their house. Come! Let's pray and ponder. Together.
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I wonder if you have ever been lost? I wonder what it was like to be found? Follow along as we read three parables that show us the tender love the Father has for us and the joy that comes when we who were lost are found. Come! Let's pray and ponder. Together.
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I wonder what you would say that love is? I wonder how Jesus calls us to love? Follow along as we read a parable where Jesus shows us what it means to love God and love others. Come! Let's pray and ponder. Together.
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I wonder how many times you've said "Thank you!" with your words? I wonder how many times you've said "Thank you!" using no words at all? Follow along as we read about a time that one man said "Thank you!" to Jesus both with and without words. Come! Let's pray and ponder. Together. Head over to restorationarlington.org for more information on Restoration and Pray & Ponder. Remember to subscribe so that you never miss a new episode.
I wonder what you know about people or things because of what you've observed? I wonder what you know about Jesus from observing him? Follow along as we read about a time that Jesus did some things that show us who he is -- delighting some people and making others angry. Come! Let's pray and ponder. Together. Head over to restorationarlington.org for more information on Restoration and Pray & Ponder. Remember to subscribe so that you never miss a new episode.
I wonder how you've experienced Jesus with you in both the happy and the sad? Follow along as we read about a time that Jesus was with someone in her sadness, even as he knew there was great joy to follow. Come! Let's pray and ponder. Together. Head over to restorationarlington.org for more information on Restoration and Pray & Ponder. Remember to subscribe so that you never miss a new episode.
I wonder what you look for in a friend? I wonder what makes Jesus a good friend? Follow along as we read about some new friends that Jesus makes -- friends who respond to Jesus' invitation to follow him. Come! Let's pray and ponder. Together.
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I wonder what Jesus was like growing up from a baby to a boy? I wonder what he understood about who he was? I wonder what those around him understood? Follow along as we read about God's promised Messiah, Jesus, the One who was fully God and fully man. The One who came to make all things right again. Come! Let's pray and ponder. Together.
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I wonder what it would have been like to be there the night that Jesus was born? I wonder what you would have seen and heard and done? Follow along as we read about the night that the promise God made was kept -- all because of his love for us. Come! Let's pray and ponder. Together.
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I wonder how you know God's promises are true? Do you SEE how his promises come true? Do you HEAR how his promises come true? Do you just KNOW? Follow along as we read about how Mary saw and heard and knew that God's promises were true -- and that anything is possible with God! Come! Let's pray and ponder. Together.
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I wonder if you have ever heard something so surprising that you were . . . speechless? Follow along as we read the story of Zechariah -- a man who heard some amazing news from an amazing visitor -- all of which left him speechless. Come! Let's pray and ponder. Together.
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I wonder about a time you may have run away or tried to hide from God? I wonder if there is a time when you wanted to argue with God? I wonder what you notice about how God is with you, even when you try to go away from him? Follow along as we read about a time the prophet Jonah ran away from God and a time when Jonah argued with God as we wonder about how our God is a God who is with us. Come! Let's pray and ponder. Together.
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I wonder if you’ve ever had something unexpected happen to you? I wonder how you respond to unexpected things? Follow along as we read from 2 Kings 5 and see the unexpected ways God is at work in the life of a man named Naaman -- changing not just his outsides but his insides, too. Come! Let's pray and ponder. Together.
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I wonder what silence sounds like to you? I wonder what you hear in the silence? Follow along as we read from 1 Kings, the Psalms, and the Gospel of Mark and see and hear how God speaks. Come! Let's listen and talk to God as we pray and ponder. Together.
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I wonder if you’ve ever seen something so powerful that it changed the way you thought about things? I wonder if it changed what -- or rather who -- you put your trust in? Follow along as we read 1 Kings 18 from the Old Testament and witness the power of God and how His power changed the hearts of those who worshiped something else other than God. Come! Let's pray and ponder. Together. Head over to restorationarlington.org for more information on Restoration and Pray & Ponder. Remember to subscribe so that you never miss a new episode.
I wonder if you’ve ever taken a wrong turn and gotten lost? What did you do when you discovered that you were not where you needed to be? Today's story shows us where to turn -- to whom we should turn -- when we see how our "wrong turns" land us in a place where we should not be. Follow along as we read Numbers 20-21 from the Old Testament and reflect on what it means that the Lord always makes a way to save us. Come! Let's pray and ponder. Together. Head over to restorationarlington.org for more information on Restoration and Pray & Ponder. Remember to subscribe so that you never miss a new episode.
I wonder if you’ve seen a situation differently from others because of what you believe? In today's story, we'll see how Joshua and Caleb see things differently because of what they believe about WHO God is -- loving and kind, trustworthy and true, a faithful promise maker and promise keeper. I wonder what you'll -- uh -- SPY as you listen today? Follow along as we read parts of Numbers 13:1-14:38 from the Old Testament and reflect on what it means to trust God and enter his rest. Come! Let's pray and ponder. Together.
Have you ever noticed a shadow that made you wonder what the actual thing making the shadow was like? In today's story, we'll take a look at God's love for his people and how laying out the best ways to live show us who God is AND create a shadow that hints at his ultimate rescue of his precious people. I wonder what you'll notice -- as a shadow or in full -- as you listen today? Follow along as we read parts of the Old and New Testament and reflect on the rules and laws that God laid out in Exodus and Leviticus. Come! Let's pray and ponder. Together. Head over to restorationarlington.org for more information on Restoration and Pray & Ponder. Remember to subscribe so that you never miss a new episode.
Do you ever wonder about God's power that is both gentle and mighty? In today's story we'll hear about the ways in which God sees and listens and rescues as he keeps his promise to protect his special people. I wonder what you know about God's gentle and mighty power? I wonder where you have seen that kind of power? Join us today as we look at God's faithfulness to Moses and God's power at work in and through him. Follow along as we read portions of Exodus 1-14. Come! Let's pray and ponder. Together. Head over to restorationarlington.org for more information on Restoration and Pray & Ponder. Remember to subscribe so that you never miss a new episode.
Do you ever wonder what it means to be a promise maker and a promise keeper? God, who is faithful and true, is the BEST promise maker and promise keeper! He promises things and he follows through on those promises -- no matter how much time there is between when he makes that promise and when he keeps it. He tells us in today's story that he has given a reminder of his promise to us. But I wonder if there are ways you see and know God's promise? I wonder how he reminds you of his love and faithfulness? Join us today as we remember together God's promises and how he not only reminds us but also shows us his love as the very best promise maker and promise keeper. Follow along as we read portions of Genesis 6-9. Come! Let's pray and ponder. Together.
Do you ever wonder about how God made us -- and what that tells us about how he feels about us? Do you ever wonder about that perfectly perfect relationship with the God who created us and how it was broken? Do you ever think about the whole story from God's perspective? Join us today as we wonder together about God's BIG love for us and what that love looks like. Follow along as we read from Genesis 1:26-2:25; 3:1-24. Come! Let's pray and ponder. Together.
Do you ever think about all the things that God made? I wonder if you have a favorite thing that he created? Join us as we wonder together about the ways God made the world and everything in it and what that tells us about WHO God is! Follow along with these scriptures as we read from Genesis 1:1-28, 31; Genesis 2:1-3 and begin at the beginning to tell God's BIG story of his BIG love for his people. Come! Let's pray and ponder. Together. Head over to restorationarlington.org for more information on Restoration and Pray & Ponder. Remember to subscribe so that you never miss a new episode.
Do you ever wonder why we say the three most important things at the end of each episode of Pray & Ponder? Do you ever wonder what those words really mean? Join us today as we listen to God's Word that tells us that "God really does know you! He's crazy about you! And he goes with you everywhere!" Follow along with these scriptures. Head over to restorationarlington.org for more information on Restoration and Pray & Ponder. Remember to subscribe so that you never miss a new episode.
Wild Wondering With God — Episode 10 — clouds write about what you are thinking and seeing and experiencing:
- print these journal response pages as a booklet
do some creative or playful things:
- stretch out on a blanket and look up at the clouds in the sky
- try these experiments to make clouds at home
- learn how to paint a “happy little cloud” with Bob Ross
read with a buddy or by yourself:
- watch this read aloud of Little Cloud by Eric Carle
- read Clouds by Anne Rockwell
- read this National Geographic book Explore My World: Clouds by Marfe Delano
- read a biography of Luke Howard The Man Who Named the Clouds by Julie Hannah
- read Wayside School: Beneath the Cloud of Doom by Louis Sachar for some silly humor
share what you have learned with someone else:
- teach this to someone using this guide
Wild Wondering With God — Episode 9 — ROCKS
write about what you are thinking and seeing and experiencing:
- print these journal response pages as a booklet
do some creative or playful things:
- clean some rocks
- paint rocks
- stack some flat rocks to build a cairn
read with a buddy or by yourself:
- read A Rock Is Livelyby Dianna Hutts Aston
- read Sylvester and the Magic Pebble by William Steig
- read Banner In the Sky by James Ramsey Ullman — an adventure story read aloud for older elementary kids
share what you have learned with someone else:
- teach this to someone using this guide
Wild Wondering With God — Episode 8 — trees
write about what you are thinking and seeing and experiencing:
- print these journal response pages as a booklet
do some creative or playful things:
- climb a tree and see how the view changes
- make a neighborhood tree identification guide using this online tool for help if you need it
- do a bark rubbing
- play this game in an area with several trees: In pairs, have one person blindfolded and another person lead the blindfolded person through the wooded area to a tree. Have the blindfolded person touch and feel the tree. Then lead the blindfolded person back to the ‘start’. Have the blindfolded person take off the blindfold and guess which tree they touched.
- head here for a TON of ideas to have fun outside
read with a buddy or by yourself:
- read The Things That I Love About Trees by Chris Butterworth
- study The Magic and Mystery of Trees by Jen Green, a non-fiction lovers book for sure
- travel to the Rain Forest by reading The Great Kapok Tree by Lynne Cherry
- read Mrs. Peanuckle’s Tree Alphabet by Mrs. Peanuckle, a great concept book that introduces all types of trees
- gather around to read Little House In the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder
share what you have learned with someone else:
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Wild Wondering With God — Episode 7 — birdsong
write about what you are thinking and seeing and experiencing:
- print these journal response pages as a booklet
do some creative or playful things:
- scroll down to capture the instructions and inspiration for creating mixed-media bird nests
- grab a paper lunch bag, roll down the sides to make a nest, then gather and fill and “feather” your nest with found treasures
- be inspired to work like a bird to weave your own nest
read with a buddy or by yourself:
- read Magnificent Birds by Narisa Togo
- read A Nest Is Noisy by Dianna Hutts Aston
- read All Kinds of Nests by Eun-gyu Choi
- read A Boy Who Drew Birds: A Story of John James Audubon by Jacqueline Davies which is a more text-rich picture book biography
- gather together for a read aloud of Trumpet of the Swan by E.B. White
share what you have learned with someone else:
- teach this to someone using this guide
write about what you are thinking and seeing and experiencing:
- print these journal response pages as a booklet
do some creative or playful things:
- make a bee-utiful craft while also working on those fine motor skills
- make a dragonfly with a straw and some paper
- go on a bug hunt to see what kinds of insects you can find
- stay up late to watch or catch lightning bugs
read with a buddy or by yourself:
- The Strange Tale of Ben Beesley by Restoration’s own Matt McNeil is a MUST READ. Full of the Gospel and hope in the midst of grief.
- read Some Bugs by Angela DiTerlizzi with those closest to the ground, able to notice and marvel at the tiniest things
- read A Butterfly is Patient by Dianna Hutts Aston
share what you have learned with someone else:
- teach this to someone using this guide
write about what you are thinking and seeing and experiencing:
- print these journal response pages as a booklet
do some creative or playful things:
- here are some nature play ideas for littles
- play with colors and textures — and grow independence — as you do a little floral arranging
read with a buddy or by yourself:
- read aloud together The Vanderbeekers and the Hidden Garden by Karina Yan Glaser — a sweet chapter book about transformation
- read Lola Plants a Garden by Anna McQuinn as you follow a seed to flower story
- check out The Big Book of Blooms by Yuval Zommer with its beautiful illustrations and bits about botany
share what you have learned with someone else:
- teach this to someone using this guide
write about what you are thinking and seeing and experiencing:
- print these journal response pages as a booklet
do some creative or playful things:
- make some art like Eric Carle, inspired by his book The Tiny Seed
- grab a little bag of seeds and sort and classify them: How are they alike? How are they different? Use this site on seeds to help you understand more in depth.
- gather some fallen treasures to create nature sculptures
- do some sorting, predicting, and sprouting with seeds
read with a buddy or by yourself:
- read Seeds Move! by Robin Page
- read A Seed Is Sleepy by Dianna Hutts Aston
- read aloud together as a family as you huddle around The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett
share what you have learned with someone else:
- teach this to someone using this guide
write about what you are thinking and seeing and experiencing:
- print these journal response pages as a booklet
do some creative or playful things:
- create a water-based sensory bin for younger kids
- check out these ideas for water play for older kids
- here are some wonderful ways to explore with watercolors
- quench your thirst with these infused water recipes
- have a “leaf race” — toss two leaves into a creek and watch them as they float to the finish line
read with a buddy or by yourself:
- soak in the glorious illustrations of Water Is Water: A Book About the Water Cycle by Miranda Paul
- gather your older elementary kids and read aloud together All Thirteen:The Incredible Rescue of the Thai Boys’ Soccer Team by Christina Soontornvat
share what you have learned with someone else:
- teach this to someone using this guide
do some creative or playful things:
- mix some dirt and a little bit of water and paint with mud
- make “clean” mud dough
- make “mud muffins”
- play “Stuck in the Mud”. It’s just like freeze dance. Sort of. And it’s played without mud. :)
read with a buddy or by yourself:
- read Mud by Mary Lyn Ray
- read A New Green Day by Antoinette Portis
- read Yucky Worms by Vivian French — then go dig in the mud for worms
- read Little Blue Truck with a Gospel perspective
write about what you are thinking and seeing and experiencing:
- print these journal response pages as a booklet
share what you have learned with someone else:
- teach this to someone using this guide
Wild Wondering With God — Episode 1 — Wind
do some artsy things:
gather sticks and string to make a wind chime
https://www.mudandbloom.com/blog/windchimes
make a wind sock
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Windsock-for-Children
paint with watercolors using a straw by dropping paint on the paper and blowing the paint with the straw instead of a brush
https://babbledabbledo.com/how-to-do-blow-painting-with-straws/
read with a buddy or by yourself:
read Christina Rossetti’s poem, “Who Has Seen the Wind?”
https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/43197/who-has-seen-the-wind
read the picture book Hurry Up! A book about slowing down
https://www.amazon.com/Hurry-Up-Book-About-Slowing/dp/1534424970/ref=sr_1_2?crid=26T0PDVMIF7EC&dchild=1&keywords=hurry+up+a+book+about+slowing+down&qid=1624997282&sprefix=hurry+up+a+boo%2Caps%2C194&sr=8-2
read aloud together as a family as you huddle around The Wind in the Willows
https://www.amazon.com/Wind-Willows-Sterling-Illustrated-Classics/dp/1402782837/ref=sr_1_3?crid=MDM0SGADUDS4&dchild=1&keywords=wind+and+the+willows+book&qid=1624997359&sprefix=wind+and+the+willows%2Caps%2C171&sr=8-3
write about what you are thinking and seeing and experiencing:
print these journal response pages as a booklet
https://restorationarlington.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/journal_inside_pages_wind.pdf
share what you have learned with someone else:
teach this to someone using this guide
https://restorationarlington.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/parent_ww_wind_psalm46_genesis2_7_acts4_1_4.pdf
Season 4 of P&P starts next week! Enjoy this trailer, and don't forget to listen beginning next Friday, July 2!
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Today, we'll close out Season 3 of P&P with a look at the Book of Revelation.
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Today, we'll hear the story of Paul and the Thessalonians.
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Today, we'll take a look at the book of Ephesians.
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Today, we'll talk about a disagreement between friends in Corinth.
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Today, we'll read the story of the Jerusalem Council.
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Today, we'll continue our journey with Paul through the book of Acts.
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Today, we'll hear the story of Barnabas and Saul.
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Today, we'll read about what happens when Saul meets Jesus--and learn about what happens in his life because of it.
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Today, we'll read an amazing story about the Holy Spirit--and that the power that he gives.
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Today, we'll tell the beginning of the story of what happened after Jesus rose from the dead.
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Today, we'll read the whole story of Jesus' death, and his glorious resurrection.
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Today, we'll meet someone who is very, very kind to Jesus--and some people who are angry and jealous of Jesus.
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Have you ever cheered for a team? Or have you ever what it's like to BE cheered for? Today, we'll look at a story where Jesus gets cheered on as he enters Jerusalem.
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I wonder...what do you think you would feel like if you were Peter in this story?
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Some people are pulled to Jesus like paper clips to a magnet! But some people, sometimes, are repelled from him. Today, we'll read a story about Jesus in his hometown.
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We've got not one, but TWO stories of healing that we'll look at today.
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Today, we'll read a story about how the disciples got VERY scared during a very scary storm--and how Jesus saves them.
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Have you ever seen something grow? Have you noticed how YOU have grown? Today, we'll look at a story that Jesus tells about growing.
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We've got a particularly marvelous story about a particularly marvelous group of friends meeting Jesus.
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Today, we see a story of why Jesus came--to call his people back to himself--in a story about Jesus calling a couple of fishermen.
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Sometimes we all feel tempted to do things that we know we shouldn't. Jesus, who was both man AND God, knew what it was like to be tempted, and to stand up to temptation. We have a high priest that understands what we have gone through!
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It's so good to be back with you, friends. Today, we'll read the story of how Jesus got baptized by John the Baptist.
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Merry Christmas! Thank you for listening along with us for all of Advent. We hope you have a wonderful, restful, blessed Christmas this year.
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It's Christmas Eve! We are alllllmost to the end of Advent. Listen with us today as Christmas, and the birth of our Savior, draw near!
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Today, we'll take a look at the book of 1 John, delighting in the truth that when God wanted to reach us his people, he sent LOVE!
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I wonder what we can learn from reading an Easter story...at Christmastime!
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God is called faithful--he goes with us everywhere, and he never leaves us.
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Jesus is our Lord. He guides us. He's watching over us. He cares for us. And we can trust him.
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Have you ever tried to create your own word? Today, we'll read about how Paul, who thought Jesus was so amazing, came up with a whole new word just to talk about how awesome Jesus is.
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Did you know that Jesus connects with us, and in that connection, we are able to rest and trust in him?
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Today, we'll read a story about some of Jesus' friends, and how Jesus goes to save one of them, named Lazarus.
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Jesus is our good shepherd, who takes care of us, looks out for us, and protects us.
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Today, we'll learn about how Jesus is THE truth--and how that truth can set us free.
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Today, we'll talk about how Jesus is our light, driving away the darkness and helping us see where we should go.
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This Sunday, we continue to learn about the new names and roles of Jesus by reading a passage from the book of John.
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What does Jesus mean when he says that he is the bread of life?
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Today, we'll look at how when Jesus's friends first meet him and get to know, they see that he is the Messiah, the one who God sends to save us.
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We will see today that Jesus is the Lamb of God, the perfectly perfect, spotless lamb.
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Today we'll read about how God and Jesus have been together for a very, very long time--since the beginning.
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We'll learn today about how some shepherds heard some very, very good news from Heaven. And we'll talk about how this is such good news for us, too.
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Today, we will learn about how, according to Jesus, those who are last are first in the Kingdom of Heaven.
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Today, we'll hear the story of how Mary, who was getting ready to marry Joseph, came to be the mother of Jesus.
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On this Sabbath day, we'll get to see how God the Father feels about his Beloved Son, Jesus.
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Today we'll read about Joseph getting some very important news. What do you think about when you speak the name, "Jesus"?
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God keeps us steady when we feel unsteady, or like we're falling. We can always rest in him.
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Today, Miss Louise will read from the book of Psalms, as we remember that God is our love, delight, and joy.
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Jesus is our redeemer. Today, we'll look at scripture in Isaiah and the book of Acts.
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Which name of Jesus helps to bring you comfort? We'll read from Isaiah again today.
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Today, we'll read from the prophet Isaiah, who shared the good news about God with us--Immanuel--with the people of Israel.
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Welcome to Advent. Today, we'll look at a song that the Israelites sang when the Lord set them free from slavery in Egypt.
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P&P: Advent will be a chance to sit and rest as we behold the names of God. We’re partnering with our friend, Kelly, from This Humble Hive, (www.thishumblehive.com) who has designed a banner just right for wondering and displaying the unique names of Christ. Come, let us adore him this season as we pray and ponder . . . together.
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Have you ever made a promise to someone? Today, we'll learn about David--a boy who was promised by God that he would be king one day--even though he had to wait for a while before it came true.
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Today on Pray & Ponder, we are going to learn about Saul, and David--a different kind of king.
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Today, we'll read about how the people of Israel really, REALLY wanted a king--and why God decided to give them one, even though he knew it wouldn't work out well.
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Today during Pray & Ponder, we'll hear the story of a woman whose prayer was answered by God--and what happens because of it.
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Join us for another episode of Pray & Ponder today, as God continues to lead Moses and the other Israelites into becoming HIS people.
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Can you think of a time where you felt a little whiny, or grumbly? Join us today as we pick up our story about Moses, as the Israelites begin to whine in the wilderness.
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Our long walk through God's big story continues today as we get to know Moses better. We'll see that Moses is just the right tool for God to set his people free from Pharaoh and the Egyptians.
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We have a super-packed episode of Pray & Ponder for you today! In this episode, Miss Louise tells the story of how Moses was born and called to help God save his people.
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Have you ever made a big mistake, and done something bad that you know you shouldn't have done? In today's story, we'll see how the terribly terrible lie told by the sneaky snake brought sin into the world, and see what happens when sin grabs someone's heart.
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Our "tend + grow" series continues this week as Miss Louise continues to walk us through God's big story. We hope you can listen happily wherever you are.
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Pray & Ponder Season 3 starts now! We've missed you over our little hiatus but are thrilled to be back. Get ready for a whole new journey through God's word together.
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That's right! Season 3 kicks off THIS fall.
This season, we will have new episodes every Monday.
We cannot wait to share more Pray & Ponder with you. And we don't want you to miss any of it--come linger, pray, and ponder, together.
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It's our LAST episode of psummer psalms. It's been so fun to read the Psalms with you this summer. Thanks for praying and pondering through the Psalms with us.
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Psalm 142 reminds us that when things get scary, we can always ask God for help, and he is always there for us. God goes with us everywhere!
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Did you know that our God knit you together in your mother's womb? Today, we'll read another note to you from Miss Abigail, who misses you all very much.
You can read along with the NIRV version of Psalm 139 here.
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"His faithful love continues forever". Say this refrain with us as we read Psalm 136 today on Pray & Ponder.
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So much about our lives, especially during a time like this, is confusing and scary. We are so thankful that we know the end of the story--that all things will be made perfectly perfect again. But how do we wait for the really good ending of this story? Miss Louise reads from Psalm 130 today.
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We've got a special treat today--a special gift of love from Miss Abigail, addressed to you, you who are known and loved by God. We can't wait for you to listen.
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Psalm 119 sure is a long one! But this week, we're just going to look at one little part of it. Don't forget to print out the response sheet for Psalm 119. We can't wait to hear your acrostic poem!
You can find the NIRV version of Psalm 119:41-48 here.
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"Let everything the Lord has made praise him..." Today, we'll read Psalm 103 together, listening and wondering closely, together.
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Today, Miss Louise reads TWO psalms--Psalm 95, and Psalm 100.
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Join Miss Louise today as she reads Psalm 91.
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Join Miss Louise today as we read Psalm 89 together.
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Join Miss Louise today as we read Psalm 86 together.
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Join Miss Louise today as read Psalm 84.
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Join Miss Louise today as she reads Psalm 78.
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Join Miss Louise today as we read Psalm 69 together.
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Join us today we read Psalm 63 together.
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Join Miss Louise today as read Psalm 56.
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Join Miss Louise today as we read from Psalm 51 today.
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Join us today as we read (the VERY exciting!!) Psalm 47.
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Join Miss Louise today as she reads from Psalm 46.
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Miss Louise reads from Psalm 43 today on this episode of Psummer Psalms.
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Today, Miss Louise reads from Psalm 42.
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Today, Miss Louise leads us through Psalm 34.
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Miss Abigail joins us today to lead us through a reading of Psalm 19.
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Join Miss Louise today as she reads from Psalm 27.
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Today, Miss Louise will read from Psalm 25. Pray and ponder with us!
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Miss Louise reads from Psalm 18 today. Come listen with us.
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Join Miss Louise today for a reading of Psalm 13.
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Today, Miss Louise leads us through Psalm 8.
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Today, we'll read Psalm 5 together. Psalm 5 shows us that we can talk to God when we're sad, hurt, or frustrated--he just wants to be with us. Pray and ponder with us today.
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Join Miss Louise today as we read Psalm 1 together.
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Join Miss Louise today as read Psalm 23 together.
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This summer on Pray & Ponder, we are going to read the Psalms together.
Because the Psalms give us words to say to God that we might not have otherwise.
They give us words to remember.
They give us words to rejoice.
They give us words to be sad and angry and frustrated.
They give us words to hope and to long for that which is to come.
And through all of these words, we will come to know more of WHO God is.
Alleluia, Christ is risen! The Lord is risen indeed! Happy Easter!! For all of Lent, we've been patiently waiting and preparing for this day. Come and listen to the joyful story of Jesus rising from the grave and finding his friends. Thank you for praying and pondering with us for all of Lent.
Today's reading comes from Matthew 28:1-10. You can find it here. You can also follow along with our “Rooted and Grounded in Love” devotional book.
Today, Good Friday, is the saddest day of Holy Week. We'll listen to the story of how Jesus died this morning. But, once we can understand today's story, we can get ready to celebrate Easter together on Sunday, and understand how amazing Easter really is.
Today's reading comes from Matthew 27:26-61. You can find it here. You can also follow along with our “Rooted and Grounded in Love” devotional book.
Have you ever wondered why we call today "Maundy Thursday"? Have you ever been dirty, and then someone cleaned you up? Join us this Maundy Thursday as we pray and ponder together.
Today's reading comes from John 13:1-17. You can find it here. You can also follow along with our “Rooted and Grounded in Love” devotional book.
Today, we'll read a story about one of Jesus' friends who decides to betray Jesus for money. I wonder how you see God at work in it -- even in these difficult circumstances?
Today's reading comes from Luke 22:1-6. You can find it here. You can also follow along with our “Rooted and Grounded in Love” devotional book.
Today, we'll read a couple of stories in which we see people who love Jesus very much. They responded to Jesus with great love--how does Jesus respond to you?
Today's reading comes from Luke 7:36-39, 44-50 and Matthew 26:6-13. You can find it here. You can also follow along with our “Rooted and Grounded in Love” devotional book.
Do you ever wonder about some of the words we hear in the Old Testament? This week, we're remembering that Jesus is the perfect rescue plan. What do you think that Jesus was trying to tell people when he turned over tables in the temple?
Today's reading comes from Matthew 21:12-17. You can find it here. You can also follow along with our “Rooted and Grounded in Love” devotional book.
Happy Palm Sunday, and welcome to Holy Week! Come today and listen to the story of Jesus entering into Jerusalem like a king. Have you ever wondered about why it's called, "Palm Sunday"?
Today's reading comes from Matthew 21:1-11. You can find it here. You can also follow along with our “Rooted and Grounded in Love” devotional book.
We have a list of suggested resources -- Bibles, books, and websites -- which we think may be helpful to you, grownups who love their kids. You can find that list of resources here on our website. And, you can always reach out with questions or suggestions -- louise@restorationarlington.org.
Can you believe that nothing is impossible for our loving God; the same God who knows, is crazy about you, and goes with you everywhere? Come and listen to this story of God rescuing one of Jesus' best friends, Peter.
Today's reading comes from Acts 12:1-17. You can find it here. You can also follow along with our “Rooted and Grounded in Love” devotional book.
Sometimes, God takes things away from us only to give them back in a spectacular way. God is pretty incredible, isn't he? Come listen to this story with us today.
Today's reading comes from Acts 9:1-20. You can find it here. You can also follow along with our “Rooted and Grounded in Love” devotional book.
Have you ever been invited to something exciting? Today, we'll read a story about Jesus' friend, Peter, inviting some of his new friends to turn away from their old life and turn toward God who can forgive their sins. Pray and ponder with us.
Today's reading comes from Acts 3:11-26. You can find it here. You can also follow along with our “Rooted and Grounded in Love” devotional book.
Can you imagine if you couldn't walk your whole life, and then suddenly, one day, you could? In the story we read yesterday, we heard about Jesus' very special gift. And today, we see that very special gift help Jesus' friends do something very special indeed.
Today's reading comes from Acts 3:1-10. You can find it here. You can also follow along with our “Rooted and Grounded in Love” devotional book.
Have you ever received an awesome gift--maybe even the best gift ever? In today's story, Jesus gives the apostles a very special gift; and by reading, we see that Jesus gives this very special gift to us as well.
Today's reading comes from Acts 1:4-8 and Acts 2:1-4. You can find it here. You can also follow along with our “Rooted and Grounded in Love” devotional book.
We've seen Jesus do some pretty amazing things this week, haven't we? The story today, recorded by Jesus' friend John, might be even MORE amazing. We also see that even though Jesus is amazing, he gets sad sometimes too. Pray and ponder with us this morning.
Today's reading comes from John 11:1-43. You can find it here. You can also follow along with our “Rooted and Grounded in Love” devotional book.
Have you ever reached out to Jesus for help? We'll read a story today where we see that people trusted Jesus enough to ask him for help, even when it seemed like no one could help.
Today's reading comes from Matthew 9:18-26. You can find it here. You can also follow along with our “Rooted and Grounded in Love” devotional book.
Have you ever needed help--and then someone helped you? Come and listen to the amazing story about the time when Jesus helped one of his best friends, Peter, do something amazing.
Today's reading comes from Matthew 14:22-33. You can find it here. You can also follow along with our “Rooted and Grounded in Love” devotional book.
I wonder if you have ever been afraid and someone calmed you down? Ponder with us today the amazing story about the time when the wind and waves obeyed Jesus.
Today's reading comes from Matthew 8:23-27. You can find it here. You can also follow along with our “Rooted and Grounded in Love” devotional book.
Jesus is amazing, isn't he? Come and listen to the story about the time when Jesus took a few fish and loaves and fed 5,000 people. I wonder if you have ever been afraid that there won't enough of something?
Today's reading comes from Mark 6:30-44. You can find it here. You can also follow along with our “Rooted and Grounded in Love” devotional book.
Do you know what it means to have faith? Or even to have faith that can heal? Pray and ponder with us today.
Today's reading comes from Luke 17:11-19. You can find it here. You can also follow along with our “Rooted and Grounded in Love” devotional book. I wonder what the ten men meant when they called out to Jesus to have pity on them? I wonder why Jesus responded to them the way he did? I wonder what they thought about what Jesus said to them? I wonder what they expected to happen? I wonder what they thought when they realized they were healed? I wonder why the one man came back to thank Jesus? I wonder what that shows us about the one man? I wonder what that shows us about Jesus? I wonder how having faith in Jesus changes you?
Do you want to get well? This is the simple question that Jesus asks not only this man, but us as well. Listen with us today.
Today's readings come from John 5:1-15. You can find them here. You can also follow along with our “Rooted and Grounded in Love” devotional book I wonder why Jesus first asked the man if he wanted to get well? I wonder what the man thought when Jesus healed him so quickly? I wonder about all that the Jewish leaders were thinking when they saw that the man was healed? I wonder why Jesus slipped away and then came back to talk to the man who was healed? I wonder about all that Jesus meant when he spoke those words to the man who had been healed? I wonder about those ‘disabled’ parts of our own hearts that we don’t recognize or want to be healed? I wonder what Jesus has to say to us about those things?
Today, we'll read a story about a blind man who just wanted to see. Come pray and ponder with us this morning--together.
Today's reading comes from Luke 18:35-43. You can find it here. You can also follow along with our “Rooted and Grounded in Love” devotional book. I wonder what the blind man knew about Jesus that made him call out to him?
I wonder why the people leading the way commanded the blind man to stop and be quiet?
I wonder why the blind man disregarded them and shouted even louder?
I wonder what that tells us about what the blind man believed about Jesus?
I wonder what the blind man thought when Jesus stopped to listen to him?
I wonder what you notice about what Jesus asked the blind man and how the blind man responded?
I wonder what it was like for the blind man to hear the healing words that Jesus spoke
and then be able to see?
I wonder what the no longer blind but now seeing man saw with his eyes?
I wonder what he saw with his heart?
I wonder how Jesus changing the man on the outside by removing his blindness changes you?
I wonder how you see Jesus?
Have you ever felt like you couldn't move? Today, we'll read a story about a man who was stuck; Jesus was the only one who could make him unstuck.
Today's reading comes from Mark 2:1-12. You can find it here. You can also follow along with our “Rooted and Grounded in Love” devotional book. I wonder what people believed about Jesus that brought them to the home where Jesus was preaching?
I wonder what they longed to hear him say?
I wonder how the friends got the idea to go through the roof?
I wonder what it means that Jesus forgave the man’s sins first?
I wonder what those who witnessed the man’s healing believed about Jesus?
I wonder what you believe about Jesus?
I wonder how Jesus changing the man on the inside by forgiving his sins and then changing the man on the outside by healing his legs changes you?
Have you ever been to a wedding? Come and listen with us as we read the amazing story about the time that Jesus went to a wedding.
Today's reading comes from John 2:1-11. You can find it here. You can also follow along with our “Rooted and Grounded in Love” devotional book. I wonder what Mary, the mother of Jesus who on the night he was born treasured up all those things that happened with the angels and the shepherds, I wonder what she was expecting Jesus to do? I wonder what Jesus meant when he said that his time to show who he really was was not yet here? I wonder what you notice about how Jesus changed the water to wine? I wonder what the servants thought about Jesus when they saw that he turned the water into wine? I wonder how you see who Jesus really is in this story? I wonder how you see who Jesus really is today? I wonder how Jesus changing water into wine changes you?
Sometimes it feels hard to do what Jesus tells us to do. Today we'll read a story about a rich young man whom Jesus loved, and hear the thing that Jesus asked him to do.
Today's reading comes from Mark 10:17-31. You can find it here. You can also follow along with our “Rooted and Grounded in Love” devotional book.
How do you find yourself changing when you spend time with Jesus? Take a listen with Miss Louise today as we hear a story about Jesus' best friends, the disciples, and how they changed when they spent time with him.
Today's readings come from John 1:43-51 and Mark 3:13b-19. You can find them here. You can also follow along with our “Rooted and Grounded in Love” devotional book.
Listen in with Miss Louise today as we read a story about Levi the tax collector in Mark 2. Where might your heart be 'sick' and in need of Jesus' healing?
Today's reading comes from Mark 2:13-17. You can find it here. You can also follow along with our “Rooted and Grounded in Love” devotional book.
Have you ever been fishing? Have you ever been fishing...with Jesus?! Let's wonder about the time that Jesus and the disciples went fishing together.
Today's reading comes from Luke 5:1-11. You can find it here.
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Do you know that Jesus loved spending time with children? Come, read the story of the little children, and wonder about it with us.
Today's reading comes from Mark 10:13-16. You can find it here.
You can also follow along with our “Rooted and Grounded in Love” devotional book.
Join Miss Louise today as we explore the famous story of the two sons and their father. I wonder what made the younger son come back? Come, let's wonder about this story together.
Join Miss Louise as we wonder together about why the woman looked everywhere for the coin she was missing. Have you ever lost something important to you and then found it again?
I wonder how the man knew that one sheep out of 99 was missing? Come with us today as we pray and ponder together about Luke 15 together.
Come pray & ponder with us about how the Lord--the Shepherd-- takes care his sheep, by reading Psalm 23 and wondering about it together. I wonder how the Lord has cared for you?
Today, we'll read the story of the Good Shepherd, from John 10. We'll wonder about how we know Jesus' voice, and how you see Jesus as a Good Shepherd.
Today, we'll read a Christmas story together! We'll read from the book of Luke, and wonder about why a Christmas story is part of the Easter story.
Join Miss Louise as we enter Lent together this Ash Wednesday. We'll read Genesis 3, and wonder about how twisted words can hurt us and those we love.
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