<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2259606/open_sms">Send us a text</a>Some moments feel ordinary until you realize time itself has been leading to them. We open Galatians 4:4–7 and discover why the “fullness of time” wasn’t poetry but a planned rescue: Jesus enters history to redeem, adopt, and name us heirs. With Lauren joining for the weekend, we read the passage aloud, let the words breathe, and explore how adoption changes prayer, identity, and hope during Advent. We walk through the shift from law to grace and ask what freedom looks like for modern strivers who are tired of performing. Adoption, Paul says, is more than a metaphor; it is legal belonging and intimate access. The Spirit teaches us to say “Abba, Father,” moving us from formal faith to a family voice. That identity as sons and daughters reframes daily life—turning shame into return, anxiety into prayer, and the rush of the season into watchful peace. We talk about timing that is never late, love that pays our debt, and an inheritance that outlasts every headline. This Advent reflection isn’t long, but it’s layered: hope that came and hope that’s coming, a status we didn’t earn, and a future we’re invited to anticipate. If you’ve felt far, this reading offers a seat at the table; if you’ve felt stuck, it offers a new name. Stay watchful, stay holy, and stay renewed as we keep our eyes on Jesus and live like heirs—awake to grace and ready for His return. If this encouraged you, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a quick review to help others find these Advent reflections. Your words help spread hope.Available on Amazon <a href='https://a.co/d/h9N33uZ'>https://a.co/d/h9N33uZ</a> <a rel="payment" href="https://cash.app/$Rickt4du">Support the show</a>Support the Show: <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/renewedmindsets'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/renewedmindsets</a> Renewed Mindsets can be found on Facebook, Twitter (X), Threads and Instagram as Renewed Mindsets. Our website is <a href='https://www.renewedmindsets.com'>renewedmindsets.com </a> Leave a voicemail message, yellow microphone on every page, I might just use it on a future episode. If you like what you hear then tell someone about the show. Your continued support ensures that God&apos;s message to the podcast world will continue to be available for everyone. And know, 50% of all funding will be used as an offering to my local church. The rest will help supplement the cost of providing a quality show ie. equipment, bandwidth fees, Tylenol etc. HA! The Intro/Outro music is Are You Ready? by Floodgate. From the Album, Are You Ready? copyright 2002 OffBeat Ministries, Inc. Floodgate is available on Apple Music and iTunes. Music used with permission. Thank You. I Love You! SEE YA! Rick

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2259606/open_sms"&gt;Send us a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Some moments feel ordinary until you realize time itself has been leading to them. We open Galatians 4:4–7 and discover why the “fullness of time” wasn’t poetry but a planned rescue: Jesus enters history to redeem, adopt, and name us heirs. With Lauren joining for the weekend, we read the passage aloud, let the words breathe, and explore how adoption changes prayer, identity, and hope during Advent.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;We walk through the shift from law to grace and ask what freedom looks like for modern strivers who are tired of performing. Adoption, Paul says, is more than a metaphor; it is legal belonging and intimate access. The Spirit teaches us to say “Abba, Father,” moving us from formal faith to a family voice. That identity as sons and daughters reframes daily life—turning shame into return, anxiety into prayer, and the rush of the season into watchful peace. We talk about timing that is never late, love that pays our debt, and an inheritance that outlasts every headline.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This Advent reflection isn’t long, but it’s layered: hope that came and hope that’s coming, a status we didn’t earn, and a future we’re invited to anticipate. If you’ve felt far, this reading offers a seat at the table; if you’ve felt stuck, it offers a new name. Stay watchful, stay holy, and stay renewed as we keep our eyes on Jesus and live like heirs—awake to grace and ready for His return.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If this encouraged you, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a quick review to help others find these Advent reflections. Your words help spread hope.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Available on Amazon &lt;a href='https://a.co/d/h9N33uZ'&gt;https://a.co/d/h9N33uZ&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://cash.app/$Rickt4du"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Support the Show:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/renewedmindsets'&gt;https://www.buymeacoffee.com/renewedmindsets&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Renewed Mindsets can be found on Facebook, Twitter (X), Threads and Instagram as Renewed Mindsets. Our website is &lt;a href='https://www.renewedmindsets.com'&gt;renewedmindsets.com &lt;/a&gt; Leave a voicemail message, yellow microphone on every page, I might just use it on a future episode. &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you like what you hear then tell someone about the show. &lt;b&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Your continued support ensures that God&amp;apos;s message to the podcast world will continue to be available for everyone. And know, 50% of all funding will be used as an offering to my local church. The rest will help supplement the cost of providing a quality show ie. equipment, bandwidth fees, Tylenol etc. HA!&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;The Intro/Outro music is Are You Ready? by Floodgate. From the Album, Are You Ready? copyright 2002 OffBeat Ministries, Inc.&lt;br/&gt;Floodgate is available on Apple Music and iTunes.&lt;br/&gt;Music used with permission.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Thank You. I Love You!&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;SEE YA!&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Rick&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send us a text Some moments feel ordinary until you realize time itself has been leading to them. We open Galatians 4:4–7 and discover why the “fullness of time” wasn’t poetry but a planned rescue: Jesus enters history to redeem, adopt, and name us heirs. With Lauren joining for the weekend, we read the passage aloud, let the words breathe, and explore how adoption changes prayer, identity, and hope during Advent.  We walk through the shift from law to grace and ask what freedom looks like fo...

Advent's Adoption Day 20

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2259606/open_sms">Send us a text</a>What if the hope you’re searching for has already stepped into your world? Day 19 of our Advent journey lingers in John 1:1–14, where the story of Christmas begins not with a stable but with eternity. We read the passage aloud with Elena and let the language of “Word,” “light,” and “life” reframe our pace, our priorities, and our expectations for the season. We explore how Jesus, the eternal Word, is not just a teacher or a symbol but the very agent of creation who brings light that darkness cannot overcome. That truth carries both comfort and courage. Comfort, because despair doesn’t get the final say. Courage, because light reveals and heals what we’d rather keep hidden. Along the way, we reflect on John the Baptist’s role as a witness, a timely reminder that our job is to point beyond ourselves. The messenger isn’t the message; the light belongs to Christ alone. The conversation also presses into identity: while many rejected the light, those who receive him are given the right to become children of God. That adoption changes how we live—less striving, more trust; less performance, more presence. As we remember the Word made flesh who “dwelt among us” with unfailing love and faithfulness, we return to the heartbeat of Advent: staying watchful, prayerful, and ready for the One who came and is coming again. If you need a quiet reset, a Scripture-centered pause, and a hopeful nudge to share what matters, you’ll find it here. Share this reading with someone who needs light today, subscribe for the remaining Advent days, and leave a review to help others discover Renewed Mindsets. Your voice helps spread hope.Available on Amazon <a href='https://a.co/d/h9N33uZ'>https://a.co/d/h9N33uZ</a> <a rel="payment" href="https://cash.app/$Rickt4du">Support the show</a>Support the Show: <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/renewedmindsets'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/renewedmindsets</a> Renewed Mindsets can be found on Facebook, Twitter (X), Threads and Instagram as Renewed Mindsets. Our website is <a href='https://www.renewedmindsets.com'>renewedmindsets.com </a> Leave a voicemail message, yellow microphone on every page, I might just use it on a future episode. If you like what you hear then tell someone about the show. Your continued support ensures that God&apos;s message to the podcast world will continue to be available for everyone. And know, 50% of all funding will be used as an offering to my local church. The rest will help supplement the cost of providing a quality show ie. equipment, bandwidth fees, Tylenol etc. HA! The Intro/Outro music is Are You Ready? by Floodgate. From the Album, Are You Ready? copyright 2002 OffBeat Ministries, Inc. Floodgate is available on Apple Music and iTunes. Music used with permission. Thank You. I Love You! SEE YA! Rick

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2259606/open_sms"&gt;Send us a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What if the hope you’re searching for has already stepped into your world? Day 19 of our Advent journey lingers in John 1:1–14, where the story of Christmas begins not with a stable but with eternity. We read the passage aloud with Elena and let the language of “Word,” “light,” and “life” reframe our pace, our priorities, and our expectations for the season.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;We explore how Jesus, the eternal Word, is not just a teacher or a symbol but the very agent of creation who brings light that darkness cannot overcome. That truth carries both comfort and courage. Comfort, because despair doesn’t get the final say. Courage, because light reveals and heals what we’d rather keep hidden. Along the way, we reflect on John the Baptist’s role as a witness, a timely reminder that our job is to point beyond ourselves. The messenger isn’t the message; the light belongs to Christ alone.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;The conversation also presses into identity: while many rejected the light, those who receive him are given the right to become children of God. That adoption changes how we live—less striving, more trust; less performance, more presence. As we remember the Word made flesh who “dwelt among us” with unfailing love and faithfulness, we return to the heartbeat of Advent: staying watchful, prayerful, and ready for the One who came and is coming again. If you need a quiet reset, a Scripture-centered pause, and a hopeful nudge to share what matters, you’ll find it here.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Share this reading with someone who needs light today, subscribe for the remaining Advent days, and leave a review to help others discover Renewed Mindsets. Your voice helps spread hope.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Available on Amazon &lt;a href='https://a.co/d/h9N33uZ'&gt;https://a.co/d/h9N33uZ&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://cash.app/$Rickt4du"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Support the Show:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/renewedmindsets'&gt;https://www.buymeacoffee.com/renewedmindsets&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Renewed Mindsets can be found on Facebook, Twitter (X), Threads and Instagram as Renewed Mindsets. Our website is &lt;a href='https://www.renewedmindsets.com'&gt;renewedmindsets.com &lt;/a&gt; Leave a voicemail message, yellow microphone on every page, I might just use it on a future episode. &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you like what you hear then tell someone about the show. &lt;b&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Your continued support ensures that God&amp;apos;s message to the podcast world will continue to be available for everyone. And know, 50% of all funding will be used as an offering to my local church. The rest will help supplement the cost of providing a quality show ie. equipment, bandwidth fees, Tylenol etc. HA!&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;The Intro/Outro music is Are You Ready? by Floodgate. From the Album, Are You Ready? copyright 2002 OffBeat Ministries, Inc.&lt;br/&gt;Floodgate is available on Apple Music and iTunes.&lt;br/&gt;Music used with permission.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Thank You. I Love You!&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;SEE YA!&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Rick&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send us a text What if the hope you’re searching for has already stepped into your world? Day 19 of our Advent journey lingers in John 1:1–14, where the story of Christmas begins not with a stable but with eternity. We read the passage aloud with Elena and let the language of “Word,” “light,” and “life” reframe our pace, our priorities, and our expectations for the season.  We explore how Jesus, the eternal Word, is not just a teacher or a symbol but the very agent of creation who brings ligh...

Advent's Word Became Flesh Day 19

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2259606/open_sms">Send us a text</a>A king rages, a family runs, and hope refuses to be silenced. We open Advent Day 18 with a calm breath and a clear reading of Matthew 2:13–23, then trace the fierce tenderness of a God who guides through dreams, shelters promise in exile, and fulfills ancient words in ordinary places. With Lauren joining Rick, the passage comes alive in three movements—guidance, obedience, and resilient hope—revealing how the flight to Egypt, Rachel’s lament, and the return to Nazareth confront our assumptions about safety, timing, and glory. We sit honestly with the ache of Ramah, where scripture honors grief instead of hiding it. That lament becomes a doorway, not a dead end, teaching us to hold sorrow and trust together. Joseph’s quick obedience models the kind of faith that protects the vulnerable and moves at God’s pace, even when the route changes. Every step echoes Israel’s story: out of Egypt, back to the land, then to Nazareth, where the Messiah grows in quiet places far from headlines. The thread is unbroken—promise survives not by force but by fidelity. If you’re waiting in a hard place, this reflection offers language for courage. We talk about discerning next steps, guarding what God entrusts to us, and practicing a watchful, prayerful posture that resists fear. Advent is not sentimental; it’s steady. It invites us to keep our hearts ready for the One who came and the One who is coming again soon, trusting that even exile and detours can be part of fulfillment. Lean in, breathe, and let the text steady you for the week ahead. If this reading challenged or encouraged you, share it with a friend and pass the hope along. Subscribe for the rest of our Advent journey, rate and review to help others find the show, and tell us: where are you choosing trust right now?Available on Amazon <a href='https://a.co/d/h9N33uZ'>https://a.co/d/h9N33uZ</a> <a rel="payment" href="https://cash.app/$Rickt4du">Support the show</a>Support the Show: <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/renewedmindsets'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/renewedmindsets</a> Renewed Mindsets can be found on Facebook, Twitter (X), Threads and Instagram as Renewed Mindsets. Our website is <a href='https://www.renewedmindsets.com'>renewedmindsets.com </a> Leave a voicemail message, yellow microphone on every page, I might just use it on a future episode. If you like what you hear then tell someone about the show. Your continued support ensures that God&apos;s message to the podcast world will continue to be available for everyone. And know, 50% of all funding will be used as an offering to my local church. The rest will help supplement the cost of providing a quality show ie. equipment, bandwidth fees, Tylenol etc. HA! The Intro/Outro music is Are You Ready? by Floodgate. From the Album, Are You Ready? copyright 2002 OffBeat Ministries, Inc. Floodgate is available on Apple Music and iTunes. Music used with permission. Thank You. I Love You! SEE YA! Rick

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2259606/open_sms"&gt;Send us a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A king rages, a family runs, and hope refuses to be silenced. We open Advent Day 18 with a calm breath and a clear reading of Matthew 2:13–23, then trace the fierce tenderness of a God who guides through dreams, shelters promise in exile, and fulfills ancient words in ordinary places. With Lauren joining Rick, the passage comes alive in three movements—guidance, obedience, and resilient hope—revealing how the flight to Egypt, Rachel’s lament, and the return to Nazareth confront our assumptions about safety, timing, and glory.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;We sit honestly with the ache of Ramah, where scripture honors grief instead of hiding it. That lament becomes a doorway, not a dead end, teaching us to hold sorrow and trust together. Joseph’s quick obedience models the kind of faith that protects the vulnerable and moves at God’s pace, even when the route changes. Every step echoes Israel’s story: out of Egypt, back to the land, then to Nazareth, where the Messiah grows in quiet places far from headlines. The thread is unbroken—promise survives not by force but by fidelity.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you’re waiting in a hard place, this reflection offers language for courage. We talk about discerning next steps, guarding what God entrusts to us, and practicing a watchful, prayerful posture that resists fear. Advent is not sentimental; it’s steady. It invites us to keep our hearts ready for the One who came and the One who is coming again soon, trusting that even exile and detours can be part of fulfillment.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Lean in, breathe, and let the text steady you for the week ahead. If this reading challenged or encouraged you, share it with a friend and pass the hope along. Subscribe for the rest of our Advent journey, rate and review to help others find the show, and tell us: where are you choosing trust right now?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Available on Amazon &lt;a href='https://a.co/d/h9N33uZ'&gt;https://a.co/d/h9N33uZ&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://cash.app/$Rickt4du"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Support the Show:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/renewedmindsets'&gt;https://www.buymeacoffee.com/renewedmindsets&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Renewed Mindsets can be found on Facebook, Twitter (X), Threads and Instagram as Renewed Mindsets. Our website is &lt;a href='https://www.renewedmindsets.com'&gt;renewedmindsets.com &lt;/a&gt; Leave a voicemail message, yellow microphone on every page, I might just use it on a future episode. &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you like what you hear then tell someone about the show. &lt;b&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Your continued support ensures that God&amp;apos;s message to the podcast world will continue to be available for everyone. And know, 50% of all funding will be used as an offering to my local church. The rest will help supplement the cost of providing a quality show ie. equipment, bandwidth fees, Tylenol etc. HA!&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;The Intro/Outro music is Are You Ready? by Floodgate. From the Album, Are You Ready? copyright 2002 OffBeat Ministries, Inc.&lt;br/&gt;Floodgate is available on Apple Music and iTunes.&lt;br/&gt;Music used with permission.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Thank You. I Love You!&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;SEE YA!&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Rick&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send us a text A king rages, a family runs, and hope refuses to be silenced. We open Advent Day 18 with a calm breath and a clear reading of Matthew 2:13–23, then trace the fierce tenderness of a God who guides through dreams, shelters promise in exile, and fulfills ancient words in ordinary places. With Lauren joining Rick, the passage comes alive in three movements—guidance, obedience, and resilient hope—revealing how the flight to Egypt, Rachel’s lament, and the return to Nazareth confront...

Advent's Protection and Purpose Day 18

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2259606/open_sms">Send us a text</a>A star rises, a city shakes, and a few travelers choose joy over fear. We open Matthew 2:1–12 and trace the Magi’s long road to a small house in Bethlehem, where worship changes everything. Along the way, we sit with the tension between Herod’s grasping power and the quiet courage of those who follow a light they don’t fully understand yet. We read the passage in full, then unpack the details that matter for a modern heart: how guidance often comes step by step, why information without surrender can harden us, and what it means to offer our best as worship instead of leverage. Gold, frankincense, and myrrh move from holiday trivia to a living pattern—honor the true King, draw near in prayer, and embrace a love strong enough to face suffering. The Magi’s final choice to return by another route becomes our invitation to live differently after encountering Jesus. This Advent reflection is slow on purpose—space to breathe, listen, and renew your focus on hope that has come and hope that’s coming again. If your week feels crowded, let this reading simplify your next step: look for the light, bow where you find it, and take the wiser road home. We’d love to walk this journey with you. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs encouragement today, and leave a quick review to help more people find the show.Available on Amazon <a href='https://a.co/d/h9N33uZ'>https://a.co/d/h9N33uZ</a> <a rel="payment" href="https://cash.app/$Rickt4du">Support the show</a>Support the Show: <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/renewedmindsets'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/renewedmindsets</a> Renewed Mindsets can be found on Facebook, Twitter (X), Threads and Instagram as Renewed Mindsets. Our website is <a href='https://www.renewedmindsets.com'>renewedmindsets.com </a> Leave a voicemail message, yellow microphone on every page, I might just use it on a future episode. If you like what you hear then tell someone about the show. Your continued support ensures that God&apos;s message to the podcast world will continue to be available for everyone. And know, 50% of all funding will be used as an offering to my local church. The rest will help supplement the cost of providing a quality show ie. equipment, bandwidth fees, Tylenol etc. HA! The Intro/Outro music is Are You Ready? by Floodgate. From the Album, Are You Ready? copyright 2002 OffBeat Ministries, Inc. Floodgate is available on Apple Music and iTunes. Music used with permission. Thank You. I Love You! SEE YA! Rick

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2259606/open_sms"&gt;Send us a text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A star rises, a city shakes, and a few travelers choose joy over fear. We open Matthew 2:1–12 and trace the Magi’s long road to a small house in Bethlehem, where worship changes everything. Along the way, we sit with the tension between Herod’s grasping power and the quiet courage of those who follow a light they don’t fully understand yet.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;We read the passage in full, then unpack the details that matter for a modern heart: how guidance often comes step by step, why information without surrender can harden us, and what it means to offer our best as worship instead of leverage. Gold, frankincense, and myrrh move from holiday trivia to a living pattern—honor the true King, draw near in prayer, and embrace a love strong enough to face suffering. The Magi’s final choice to return by another route becomes our invitation to live differently after encountering Jesus.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;This Advent reflection is slow on purpose—space to breathe, listen, and renew your focus on hope that has come and hope that’s coming again. If your week feels crowded, let this reading simplify your next step: look for the light, bow where you find it, and take the wiser road home. We’d love to walk this journey with you. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs encouragement today, and leave a quick review to help more people find the show.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Available on Amazon &lt;a href='https://a.co/d/h9N33uZ'&gt;https://a.co/d/h9N33uZ&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://cash.app/$Rickt4du"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Support the Show:&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/renewedmindsets'&gt;https://www.buymeacoffee.com/renewedmindsets&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Renewed Mindsets can be found on Facebook, Twitter (X), Threads and Instagram as Renewed Mindsets. Our website is &lt;a href='https://www.renewedmindsets.com'&gt;renewedmindsets.com &lt;/a&gt; Leave a voicemail message, yellow microphone on every page, I might just use it on a future episode. &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;If you like what you hear then tell someone about the show. &lt;b&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Your continued support ensures that God&amp;apos;s message to the podcast world will continue to be available for everyone. And know, 50% of all funding will be used as an offering to my local church. The rest will help supplement the cost of providing a quality show ie. equipment, bandwidth fees, Tylenol etc. HA!&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;The Intro/Outro music is Are You Ready? by Floodgate. From the Album, Are You Ready? copyright 2002 OffBeat Ministries, Inc.&lt;br/&gt;Floodgate is available on Apple Music and iTunes.&lt;br/&gt;Music used with permission.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Thank You. I Love You!&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;SEE YA!&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Rick&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Send us a text A star rises, a city shakes, and a few travelers choose joy over fear. We open Matthew 2:1–12 and trace the Magi’s long road to a small house in Bethlehem, where worship changes everything. Along the way, we sit with the tension between Herod’s grasping power and the quiet courage of those who follow a light they don’t fully understand yet.  We read the passage in full, then unpack the details that matter for a modern heart: how guidance often comes step by step, why informatio...

Advent's Wise Gifts Day 17

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2259606/open_sms">Send us a text</a>A quiet night, a hillside, and a sky suddenly alive with glory—our Advent journey lands on Luke 2:8–20 as we read the shepherds’ story and trace the path from fear to joy. We welcome Danielle to help bring the passage to life, letting the angel’s words, the sign in the manger, and the chorus of heaven sink in. What starts as a startling interruption becomes a personal invitation to move, to witness, and to tell, and we explore why those steps still matter for anyone trying to live awake to God. We sit with three names that change everything—Savior, Messiah, Lord—and reflect on why the sign is so small: a baby wrapped in cloth, lying in a manger. The shepherds model a faith that hurries toward truth and returns to ordinary work with a new voice of praise. Mary offers a different pace, treasuring and pondering what God is doing. Between their responses we find a rhythm for Advent: watch, rise, witness, worship, and carry peace into our everyday routes. Along the way we connect the angelic promise of “good news of great joy” and “peace on earth” to the way we lead, serve, and encourage one another right now. If you’re craving a reset for your heart, this reading offers it—clear, grounded, and practical. Listen to the passage, breathe with us, and let hope take root as we keep our eyes on Jesus and stay expectant for what’s ahead, including tomorrow’s look at gold, frankincense, and myrrh. If this resonates, share it with a friend who needs good news, subscribe for the full Advent series, and leave a review so others can find their way to this quiet place of renewal.Available on Amazon <a href='https://a.co/d/h9N33uZ'>https://a.co/d/h9N33uZ</a> <a rel="payment" href="https://cash.app/$Rickt4du">Support the show</a>Support the Show: <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/renewedmindsets'>https://www.buymeacoffee.com/renewedmindsets</a> Renewed Mindsets can be found on Facebook, Twitter (X), Threads and Instagram as Renewed Mindsets. Our website is <a href='https://www.renewedmindsets.com'>renewedmindsets.com </a> Leave a voicemail message, yellow microphone on every page, I might just use it on a future episode. If you like what you hear then tell someone about the show. Your continued support ensures that God&apos;s message to the podcast world will continue to be available for everyone. And know, 50% of all funding will be used as an offering to my local church. The rest will help supplement the cost of providing a quality show ie. equipment, bandwidth fees, Tylenol etc. HA! The Intro/Outro music is Are You Ready? by Floodgate. From the Album, Are You Ready? copyright 2002 OffBeat Ministries, Inc. Floodgate is available on Apple Music and iTunes. Music used with permission. Thank You. I Love You! SEE YA! Rick

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Send us a text A quiet night, a hillside, and a sky suddenly alive with glory—our Advent journey lands on Luke 2:8–20 as we read the shepherds’ story and trace the path from fear to joy. We welcome Danielle to help bring the passage to life, letting the angel’s words, the sign in the manger, and the chorus of heaven sink in. What starts as a startling interruption becomes a personal invitation to move, to witness, and to tell, and we explore why those steps still matter for anyone trying to l...

Advent's Good News Day 16

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