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Isaiah – Week 16

liferoads — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 01:34:00 +0000

In ⁠Isaiah 61⁠, God promises good news for the brokenhearted, freedom for captives, comfort for those who mourn, and beauty instead of ashes. Centuries later, Jesus reads from Isaiah 61 in a synagogue and announced, “Today this Scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.”

Isaiah’s vision is one of deep restoration. God doesn’t simply remove the signs of brokenness, He replaces them with joy, praise, strength, and a new purpose. The people who were mourning in the ashes become oaks of righteousness, rebuilders of ruined places, and priests who represent God in the world.

Jesus restores broken people and then invites restored people to join Him in His work of restoration.

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Isaiah – Week 15

liferoads — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 03:43:05 +0000

God offers a grand invitation that is recorded in ⁠Isaiah 55⁠. The voice resonates all they way back from Eden and is found in the mouth of Jesus (⁠John 4:1-15⁠; ⁠John 7:37-38⁠). “Come, everyone who thirsts.” See, we have a tendency to want to do it ourselves. Just like ⁠Jeremiah ⁠warned (⁠2:13⁠) we build cisterns that cannot hold water. There is only one source. All of heaven knows it, and longingly watch this story of redemption play out (⁠1 Peter 1:10⁠). Do you hear the call? “Come. Let the one who is thirsty come; let the one who desires to take the water of life without price.” (⁠Revelation 22:17⁠)

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Waiting Room – Hope

liferoads — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 03:36:32 +0000

How do we be patient in our waiting periods? How do we recognize that it is not a waste of time? The fall broke our relationship with God, others, creation, and ourselves. However, in the same verses of Genesis that describe the fall, God presents the protoevangelium; the first good news of the redeemer. Jesus is that redeemer. He brought Himself down to a position such that Satan could strike His heel, yet in the same act, Jesus crushed Satan (John 12:28-31). This was God’s plan before the foundation of the world (1 Peter 1:19-20) (Rev 13:8). And God’s plan requires waiting. During this time God is doing great things in us and around us. We have hope in this, and we must be patient (James 5:7-11). For, we who wait shall have renewed strength and will not be exhausted. We shall mount with wings like eagles and we will run without weary (Isaiah 40:30-31).

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Following Jesus – Week 2

Rich Fodey — Sun, 29 Jun 2025 22:36:10 +0000

The synoptic gospels present Jesus’ temptation immediately following His baptism. We can expect challenges after spiritual peaks. The wilderness motif is common in scripture. It represents a dry and discouraging time that grows and matures us. It is a time that we must be dependent on God (⁠1 Peter 1:6-7⁠). Today in ⁠Matthew 3:13-4:11⁠, we look at the temptations of Christ. We must understand that temptation is not a sin. Jesus was tempted, just like we are (⁠Hebrews 4:15⁠). Temptation comes when we are most vulnerable, but it is not because we are in sin; it is a call to battle. Jesus battled temptation with the Word of God, the power of the Spirit, and by knowing His identity. These are the weapons that you, children of God, are called to use against the lies of the deceiver as well.

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A Living Redeemer – Week 1

Rich Fodey — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 02:54:36 +0000

Introducing ⁠Ruth⁠. We look at the three main characters in this story and read excerpts of ⁠chapters 1 & 2⁠. This is a small story of redemption – in the larger book of God’s redemption. Where one would expect there to be prejudice, there is dignity and acceptance. We can see how reflecting God’s kindness and love has a bigger role than you would expect.

Don’t let circumstances define you. Let God’s redemption define you. Be redeemed. Live redeemed.

⁠Psalm 136⁠ Psalm 23⁠ ⁠1 Peter 2:9-10⁠ ⁠1 Corinthians 11:1⁠ ⁠2 Corinthians 3:18⁠

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Sojourners & Exiles Week 8

Rich Fodey — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 00:45:50 +0000

Today Nathan Harris finishes our teaching on the epistle of 1 Peter. In ⁠1 Peter 4:17–5:14⁠, we find a difficult challenge to grow through suffering. Glory and suffering are two sides of the same coin. But how do we not just get through it; how do we grow through it? We have to be community-minded; we are not alone in this; God has not abandoned us. He put us in a community. Take care of each other. God is drawing us closer (to each other and to Him). To do this, we must live humbly and recognize that we play a part in God’s big story. God does the work; He has the last word, but we are part of the great story of His creation.

So, engage in the community and help each other. Be part of church; serve each other. We are in this all together, and God has appointed us to be the royal priesthood to the world. Let’s worship our creator and Savior as we help each other and grow together.

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Sojourners & Exiles – Week 7

Rich Fodey — Sun, 16 Feb 2025 19:00:00 +0000

1 Peter 4:1-19⁠

1. Give God your thoughts

2. Give God your best

3. Give God your pain

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Sojourners & Exiles – Week 6

Rich Fodey — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 03:33:05 +0000

Your attitude has the power to change how you live. Drawing from 1 Peter 3:8-22, this message highlights how Christlike attitudes—like compassion and humility—shape our responses to tough situations, helping us to bless others, trust God, and live with purpose.

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Sojourners & Exiles – Week 5

Rich Fodey — Sun, 02 Feb 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Today Peter talks about marriage. This can be a touchy subject, but realize that God has made it a unique institution for immense growth. It is one of the few institutions that God established, and if respected, it has a very powerful spiritual effect. 1 Peter 3:1-7 has encouraging words for wives and husbands. Respect, love, and honor each other. Value each other as Christ values you! Act to each other the way Jesus has acted to you—in patience, dignity, and love.

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Sojourners & Exiles – Week 4

Rich Fodey — Sun, 26 Jan 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Today in ⁠⁠1 Peter 2:11-25⁠⁠ we ask, What do we fear? Do we fear public ridicule, being a social outcast, or just simply not fitting in? We are citizens of a different kingdom, and all we have to fear is the Lord. But this fear is not a debilitating fear. It is a fear of reverence, an understanding of authority; it is understanding who we are and who God is. Jesus calls us to have a similar respect for earthly authority as well. In the manner of the book “In His Steps,” we should ask ourselves, What would Jesus do in this situation? Bring Jesus into every moment of your life and fear the Lord.

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