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This is our weekly roundup of posts for 12/14/2020-12/20/2020. If you have any feedback on how we can serve you our readers better, I would appreciate it. Thank you for reading and allowing us to minister to you throughout this past week through these posts. Monday...

In this special episode, the Kims will answer some questions about what we’ve been up to. We’ve gotten your kind messages asking where we are and we wanted to address them here on this episode. Both of us have been very busy serving our local churches, which has led...

Prayer is an incredible gift we’ve been given from the Lord. To enter the very throne room of God and have intimate communion with Him through Holy Spirit driven prayers is a privilege like no other. Today, we take a look at The Lord’s Prayer as a model for an even...

Unequally yoked marriages can be especially difficult. Today's guest has experienced one of the most difficult unequally yoked marriages one could possibly imagine. Several years into her marriage to a husband that she thought was a Christian, she found herself...

Biblical counseling benefits every church member. In contrast to institutionalized, disconnected forms of therapeutic psychology, biblical counseling simply brings the Gospel to bear in the everyday lives of church members. Ellen Castillo joins us on today's episode...

In our fallen world, there are far too many stories of sexual abuse that have left victims with shame and regret that seem unbearable and unending. But there is hope in the power of the Gospel to be whole once again. Christ bore our shame on the cross so that we can...

Betrayal in marriages happens far too often. But the Gospel of Jesus Christ brings hope even to this type of marital hardship. Brad Hambrick joins us today to bring the hope and healing that is possible after betrayal through the restorative power of the Gospel.

Teenagers are amazing! The teen years are precious times to shape and mold the young people God has placed in your life. These are the years when faith and worldview questions and challenges begin and these questions don't have to be scary. Ellen Castillo joins us on...

Can the church both uphold the sanctity of life and mourn with the post-abortive woman? Are the two positions mutually exclusive or is there an opportunity to minister the Gospel within the aftermath of an abortion? Julie Ganschow joins us today to discuss the help,...

What should be the foundation of our friendships? We were created for community, so that means the Gospel should affect our friendships. But often, we base our relationships on the wrong foundations and end up in big messes rather than edifying relationships. Ellen...

"You who are spiritual, restore such a one with a spirit of gentleness..." What does it mean to restore someone caught in sin? Does it mean we should be pointing out every sin a brother or sister commits? And who qualifies as spiritual? Is this work only for church...

How can you really be sure you're a Christian? Is it even possible to know? If you find yourself battling sin and losing, does that mean you lost your salvation? Or maybe that you were never a Christian to begin with? Listen in as the Kims offer encouragement and hope...

Christian liberty is one of those grey areas that are uncomfortable for us to talk about. We prefer neatly drawn lines and defined boundaries. While God gives us plenty of clear instructions in Scripture about how to go about our Christian living, there are some areas...

What does justification mean? What part do good works play in the Christian life? How would your life be different if you rested in your justification and served the Lord from gratitude rather than compulsion? Listen in on our conversation on justification and...

Are you a hypocrite? Are you certain of your answer? What is a hypocrite, anyway? In Galatians Chapter 2, Paul shares a confrontation he had with Peter. We can learn much from this encounter about how we handle both giving and receiving correction. Let's uncover our...

Do you long for freedom? Is there a difference between guilt and shame? How does the Bible address these topics differently than the world? We have good news! Guilt actually serves a good purpose in the lives of Christians. Show Notes 5:30 Paul's calling 9:00...

Are you broken? False teachers abound and many have hijacked a very biblical term - brokenness - to mean something God never intended. It is important to know Scripture for yourself so that you can spot a fake. Show Notes 4:00 Importance of knowing Scripture for...

Galatians is divided into three major segments. They can be described as faith, freedom, and fruit. Join us as we discuss these segments and take a 30,000-foot fly-over summary of the entire book of Galatians before we begin dissecting it bit by bit in future...

The Kims are back from hibernation with an intro to the new WHP Bible Study on Galatians. We discuss our preferred method of Bible study and give some hot tips on how to keep your focus on the Lord rather than yourself while you study Scripture. Plus, we share a...

As we wind down for the Christmas season, we have a fun little gift for you. Our producer collected some of our more embarrassing outtakes to create a bloopers reel for your enjoyment. But, before you laugh at our expense, you must listen to our very exciting, very...

The idea of discussing self-control just makes you feel warm and fuzzy inside, doesn't it? No? Me either. Nevertheless, it is the final element in the Fruit of the Spirit and that means we not only have the ability to walk in self-control, but we are expected to do...

In the English language, meekness is viewed as a weak attribute. But Scripture has a different assessment of the eighth element of the Fruit of the Spirit. Translated as gentleness in more modern translations, let's look at what Scripture has to say about this often...

God is faithful to us. Because of His great faithfulness, and only in the power of the Spirit, we can, in turn, be faithful to Him and each other. What is the root of this faithfulness? What examples of faithfulness are we given in Scripture? And how do we remain...

"Be nice..." How kind are you, really? Can you do good to others on your own? Some of our first memories are probably of our mothers telling us to "be nice" to others. Is niceness the same as kindness? And what is the difference between kindness and goodness? Show...

Be encouraged! You can have patience! As we continue our Fruit of the Spirit Series, we discuss the element of patience. Don't fear! Although this discussion may make you say ouch, we promise it will leave you encouraged to practice more patience in your life as the...

Let there be peace on earth...Is this even possible? What is peace? And how does one attain this seemingly elusive state of being? Can the world truly know peace? And what is the answer to our anxieties? As we continue our Fruit of the Spirit series, join us as...

We continue our 9-episode series on the Fruit of the Spirit today discussing joy. What is this joy that we've been given? How did Jesus display it? What does it look like in our own lives? Show Notes 3:45 Fruit of the Spirit Review 6:42 Joy defined 15:40 Examples of...

This episode begins our 9-part series on the Fruit of the Spirit. What is the Fruit of the Spirit? Does every believer have this fruit or is it something we must work at? The first element of the Fruit is love. What kind of love is it and how do we practically apply...

We love a good Christian-ese quote to share on social media, don't we? But are these quotes what we're using to build our knowledge of theology? What does the Bible have to say about many of the quotes that we regularly share? Does our Instagram Theology reflect the...

Does your time with the Lord taste like dry toast? Seasons of spiritual dryness are difficult to face. We have some very practical solutions to help you work through this time in your life. Take courage! There is hope!

What's your thought life like? Do you wonder what it means, practically, to take every thought captive to the obedience of Christ? How do we replace the lies we are believing or the sinful thoughts we are fighting with the truth of God's Word?

Nate Pickowicz joins us to discuss his new book "Why We're Protestant." How do you discern true vs. false Christianity? In the days of the Protestant Reformation, the core tenets of the faith were strenuously examined. In the end, the Reformers maintained that at the...

There's wisdom and humility in seeking godly counsel from those who are wiser than us. But what is appropriate to share and what isn't? When seeking counsel in confidence, when do we cross the line into gossip? And how do we counsel those who are just venting or...

Marci Ferrell of Thankful Homemaker joins us to discuss how to love our husbands better. As wives, we tend to be good at sacrificial love, but how are we doing at the tender, affectionate phileo kind of love in our marriages? How can you bring honor to the Gospel as a...

Jess Pickowicz joins us for her very first podcast interview and she's just as awesome as you had hoped. We talk about everything from superstitions and MC Hammer pants to syncretism and sneezing. Listen all the way to the end for a special treat from Jess. (Did you...

Kevin Laymon joins us on today's episode to share his remarkable testimony from a husband's perspective on the effectiveness of 1 Peter 3:1. Once a convicted felon with a Bible degree, Kevin's wife chose to lovingly, patiently bear with an unbelieving spouse while God...

When God doesn't change your difficult circumstances, do you still believe He's good? God never changes and that gives us hope. Let's talk about learning to trust God with our hardships.

Ellen Castillo is the founder of Word of Hope Ministries and biblicalmentor.com and a certified biblical counselor with IABC. We talked with Ellen about her passion for generational ministry in the pattern of the whole context of Titus Chapter 2. Listen as we discuss...

Encouragement is of vital importance to those serving in church leadership. Pastor's wives are often given many demands for their service, yet sadly overlooked as those who need to be ministered to. Biblically, what does it mean to encourage others? How can we better...

Butter is better than margarine, despite what recent reports from the AHA have stated. Likewise, godly sorrow is greater than worldly sorrow. We discuss the grace-gift of repentance on today's episode.

Christians have direct access to the One True God through prayer. What constitutes an effective prayer life? This question has left many believers confused and often frustrated because they feel like they aren't getting it right. What makes prayer so important? What...

Do you throw out the first pancake to get the griddle heat just right? Unlike that first pancake, you might want to hang on to this episode on a woman's identity in Christ rather than her roles. At the very least, see if you can tell the Kims apart.

Change is never easy. We have some exciting changes happening at Women's Hope. God is sovereign over all things, including the plans we've made. How we respond to these changes reveals much about our hearts.

Aimee Byrd has written a must-read book discussing how to strengthen women in the church. This book is a lightning rod. Listen as we chat with Aimee about the trouble with women's ministries, why well-intentioned women are falling for poor- even false - theology, and...

Marci Ferrell of The Thankful Homemaker joins us to discuss some simple ways to celebrate the Christmas season and how to keep Christ the center of our traditions.

Two recovering "Theology Jerks" talk with a friend who's not-so-jerky about what makes us act like jerks and how to mortify this sinful behavior. Knowledge alone does not make one grow in sanctification. We must apply what we have learned and love others well.

Scott James joins us for a chat about Advent and family worship. Author of The Expected One and a pediatric physician and elder at the Church at Brook Hills in Birmingham, Alabama, Scott shares some incredible insight on how to focus on the true meaning of Christmas...

What does Biblical submission to our husbands look like? What should our attitudes be when we submit to both government and church authority? And why on earth won't the M&M people leave our M&Ms alone?

Carole Holliday unpacks how to effectively attack your weight problems & gives practical, real-life wisdom for daily living & practice. Having lost over 120 pounds, she presents her own personal testimony as well as a path to truly free living.

Do you know women that are just plain mean? How about you? Have you ever considered yourself angry? Are you sure? Do you roll your eyes, huff under your breath, or give the silent treatment? Anger can be both subtle and loud. How do we mortify this sin?

There are some wrong assumptions about Biblical submission that we need to talk about. Also, we plan out our "Ode to Coffee," because adulting is hard.

How can a church best serve the abused women within its local body? How can we as women support, encourage, and protect our sisters who are suffering? We know we should do something, but what? We answer these questions on today's episode.

The need to please others can easily become a stronghold in our lives. Does your fear of man trump your fear of God? Whose approval should we really seek?

How should a Christian live after a divorce? How can the church minister well to believers affected by the damage and destruction of divorce? We discuss how to live faithfully going forward.

Heated debates are common in social media engagement. Are we communicating redemptively or are we damaging our Lord's reputation as we discuss politics and other hot button issues on social media?

Christian parents want nothing more than to train their children in righteousness. However, many of us are secretly sure we are doing it all wrong and ruining our children. How do we leave our children as an offering to the Lord as Hannah did with Samuel?

Has the Lord ever given you the gift of a "sandpaper saint"? We've all both been difficult and dealt with others who challenge us. Listen as we discuss how the Lord uses difficult relationships to sanctify us.

On today's podcast, our founder, Dr. Harris stops in to talk about ministry, suffering, and helps us make an exciting announcement for the women's ministry. Don't miss this one for a rare opportunity to get to know Dr. Harris a little better!

On today's episode Brett Marlowe, pastor of Green Hill Baptist Church, joins us to share his thoughts on the current Bible journaling trend. Is it simply a new way to study our Bibles or is it a distraction from the enemy? Are there redemptive ways to enjoy Bible...

On today's episode, Laurel Davis stops in to talk with us about the current racial climate in our nation. Our discussion springboards from Laurel's article #AllSoulsMatter: 7 Reasons Why My Faith, Not My Race, Comes First. We discuss Christian unity and the Great Hope...

What hope can we find in Scripture to quiet our anxious hearts? On today's podcast, we discuss turning our thoughts from worrisome to worshipful.

This season at Servants of Grace, we’ve been considering the topics of pornography, purity, and sex-trafficking. We are living in a time when many people are either struggling with pornography, or they are engaged in some way—either in the porn or sex trafficking...

We often try to fashion God into our own image. Or we are determined to be our own god. On today's podcast Jen Wilkin returns to discuss her new book, None Like Him - 10 Ways God is Different From Us (And Why That's a Good Thing) Kimberly Cummings has also provided us...

On today's podcast, Betsy Childs Howard stops in to discuss her new book, Seasons of Waiting. Betsy challenges us to fine tune our focus and our hearts in how we wait upon the Lord. Our own Kimberly Cummings has provided a useful book review as well.

In 2009, Felecia Stephens faced her biggest fear in life - being diagnosed with cancer. Then, in 2014, the cancer metastasized and she faced her fears once again. Listen as Felecia shares with us how God used cancer in her life as a gift of suffering. You will be...

Author and Christian apologist Mary Jo Sharp joins us today to discuss having more confident Gospel-centered conversations. If you find yourself intimidated to share your faith in today's culture, Mary Jo will encourage and challenge you.

Does God expect us to forgive everyone? What does the Bible teach us about harboring unforgiveness toward someone? Is it really possible to forgive even for the deep hurts? On today's podcast, we discuss why God expects His people to be the most forgiving people on...

Are your relationships strained due to sexual sin in the life of a loved one or in your own life? Author and Biblical counselor Ellen Dykas stops in to talk with us about how to overcome these issues both personally and in ministering to the women around us.

Aimee Byrd talks with us about her newest book, Theological Fitness. This is no "couch potato Christianity" book.

Dr. Lisa LaGeorge of The Master's College stopped in to talk with us about contentment on today's podcast. Lisa shares her love of cross-cultural ministry and students, and her joyful contentment with singleness as God's current plan for her life. Listen as Lisa...

"Read Jesus' introductions to the seven churches in Revelation, and then go be a mother." ~ Gloria Furman Mother is a verb, too. Listen as we talk with Gloria Furman about her upcoming book "Missional Motherhood." Kimberly Cummings has also provided a supporting...

Jen Wilkin is an Author, Speaker, Teacher, and regular contributor for The Gospel Coalition. In her book Women of the Word, she shares her passion for teaching women to love the Lord with their minds as well as their hearts. This podcast will leave you excited to dig...

On today's episode, Author, Speaker, and Missionary BJ Lawson of Hope and Help International stopped in to talk with us about raising our kids with a missional mindset. Listen in as she shares with us how living a gospel-centered life is more than just a kindness...

Today on the Women's Hope Podcast, we discuss offering hope to those affected by abortion. Are you looking for some hope after a past abortion or would you like to learn how to offer hope to others? Hope is found in Christ. Kimberly Cummings supports the podcast...

"Teacher, do you not care that we are perishing?” These words of the disciples in Mark 4:35 are hauntingly familiar. I think of Job and his questions in response to a life filled with so much pain and trial. I think of David in the Psalms and his being surrounded by...

Today on the Women's Hope Podcast, Kristin Leture, a dear friend of Kim's, stops in to discuss how God used grief in her life to bring her closer to Him. Suzanne Evans also shares an article looking at grief Biblically through the examples of Naomi and Ruth.

What is good sex? Today on the Women's Hope Podcast, Brandi, Kimberly, and Kim discuss the goodness and beauty of the Lord's gift of sex to married couples. We also discuss our culture's impact on our thoughts about sex and how to regain a right view of this very...

We're discussing Christ centered priorities today on the Women's Hope Podcast. What should we give our time to? When should we say "no" and when should we say "yes"? Abigail Larsen supports our discussion with her article containing practical steps to making biblical...

Loneliness affects all of us at one time or another. On today's Women's Hope Podcast, Kim, Kimberly, and Brandi discuss how the lonely can find hope in the Lord.

We're talking about depression today on the Women's Hope podcast. What is it, Biblically speaking? What triggers our depression? And how can we apply the truth of the gospel to our depressed state? Kim Wine also shares an article challenging us to ditch the church...

Much has been written about ecclesiology over the past few years. We’ve seen the rise of ministries like 9Marks, who have committed themselves to helping build healthy churches. But methodology inside of church is only part of the battle; the reality is, many are...

In this episode the girls at the Women's Hope podcast talk about dealing with a husband who is living in sin. They take a biblical and practical look, as well as lay out some sound principles, for dealing with this awkward and often difficult situation.

Hosts: Kim Wine | Kimberly Cummings | Brandi Huerta The Glory Books ladies launch their pilot episode of the Women's Hope podcast where they hope to provide deep, enriching truths from God's Word on women's issues. In this episode they focus on the importance of Godly...

This is our weekly roundup of posts for 1/2/2016-1/7/2016. If you have any feedback on how we can serve you our readers better, I would appreciate it.  Thank you for reading and allowing us to minister to you throughout this past week through these posts. Monday...

Dave: Tell us a bit about yourself, your family, and your ministry at church. Jason: I am husband to Mary, my lovely wife of 9 years; I have three children (7, 3, and 2); and I am Lead Pastor of Colwood Church in Caro, MI. My family and I enjoy waterparks,...

The importance of missions cannot be understated. As born-again believers, our supreme desire is to glorify God in everything we say, think, and do, and when we realize there are myriads of people in this world who are currently not doing either of those things then...

Have you taken the time lately to stop and think deeply about why your church structures the worship service the way they do? The truth is the way we worship is a visible proclamation of how we view God and His Word.  Or, as Terry L. Johnson in his book, Worshipping...

This is our weekly roundup of posts for 3/3/2014-3/8/2014. If you have any feedback on how we can serve you our readers better, I would appreciate it.  Thank you for reading and allowing us to minister to you throughout this past week through these posts. Monday...

Join Dr. Brian Cosby as he unpacks the twin pillars of Christian maturity: knowledge and love.  So that we don't become rudderless boats tossed to and fro by the wind, he outlines 13 "winds" from our culture affecting the church today.

Genealogies of oftentimes overlooked when studying Scripture.  But they are as much God's Word as Psalm 23 or Romans 8.  Join Dr. Brian Cosby as he explains the importance of biblical genealogies and how they cry out for a Savior.

Do you ever feel like you’re just a zombie going through life? All brain activity gone, just wandering aimlessly around from one place to the next? Feeling worn down and tired—the bags under your eyes making you look like something undead? Well, there’s hope…while...

Having a Christian worldview is critical if a person is to accurately assess the things around us. Only the right paradigm, once centered in biblical truth will result in the right perspective. Accordingly, only the vantage point revealed in Psalm 14 will correctly...

I've been asked what's on our book table at church (which is currently being updated!) so I thought this might be helpful for others as well.  Together, these books cost about $300 (1 copy each).  Note: I am the pastor of Wayside Presbyterian Church (PCA), so this...

Amy Carmichael understood the Great Commission and lived it out. At a young age, she answered God’s call to the mission field and set sail to India, where she would spend the 50 years serving the church—the rest of her life. While in India, Carmichael founded the...

Elisabeth Elliot (left) and Jim Elliot (right) You might be familiar with Jim Elliot’s most famous quote: “He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose.” Elliot is the most known out of five men who were killed on this day, January 8,...

Today rather briefly, I wanted to give a few reasons on the Do’s and Do not’s of book reviews. The first reason I do book reviews is that I love to read and regularly read well over one hundred books a year. Ever since I learned to read, I loved reading books of all...

Today, I’m pleased to welcome Mike Leake, Associate Pastor at FBC Jasper in Jasper, Indiana and the author of Torn to Heal God’s Good Purposes in Suffering to our book review blog here at Servants of Grace. Dave: Mike, “Why did you write Torn to Heal?” Mike: Part of...

This is a brand new series we are starting called "Get To Know" the contributors on Servants of Grace. The basic idea, as you will see is for you our readers, to get to know a little bit about the people who write here on Servants of Grace.  Today, we have...

This is a brand new series we are starting called "Get To Know" the contributors on Servants of Grace. The basic idea, as you will see is for you our readers, to get to know a little bit about the people who write here on Servants of Grace.  First up, today we have...

The miracle of water turning into wine in John 2:1-11 occurred at a wedding in Cana where they had run out of wine which was symbolic for joy. Jesus mother Mary came to Jesus asking Him to help out as the wedding ceremony to the poor was the highlight of their lives....

Introduction             The Synoptic Gospels have little to say when considering the person and work of the Holy Spirit. In the Fourth Gospel, the Evangelist spends three chapters (John 14-16) teaching on the Holy Spirit’s role in the life of the believer. The Gospel...

Synthesis and Outline of Psalm 62. Summary: God’s people sing Psalm 62 to foster confidence in the care of God, especially as they are faced with people who use power and wealth to oppress them. The temptation in such a case is either to despair or else to seek...

Chief Director Jesus its all about Him and for Him in order to spread His fame and glory to the nations. Dave Jenkins Dave Jenkins is the Founder and Executive Director of Servants of Grace. He also serves as the Executive Editor of Theology for Life, an online...

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Introduction Servants of Grace exists to be a resource to the local and global Church by equipping God’s people through the preaching of God’s Word, spiritual growth, and training future leaders. Resource to the Local Church Servants of Grace Ministries does not seek...

The Gospel Servants of Grace Ministries believes, confesses and seeks to implement the Gospel into every sphere and every message that is shared on this website, as it is the means the Lord uses to justify, regenerate, sanctify, secure and glorify a people for His own...

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