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Council Fire
Council Fire is a podcast and book set of daily devotionals written by Indigenous followers of Jesus across North America. It's a year long journey through Scripture and story. Council Fire is a collaborative project between Intertribal Life Ministries and Native Evangelical Fellowship of Canada.
Episodes
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Reminders of Who God Is
“Look, God is all-powerful. Who is a teacher like him? No one can tell him what to do, or say to him, ‘You have done wrong.’ Instead, glorify his mighty works…
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Be Strong
“You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to…
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Hummingbirds and Other Miracles
“And God said, ‘Let the water teem with living creatures, and let birds fly above the earth across the vault of the sky.’ So God created the great creatures of…
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The Great Exchange
“You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly.” Romans 5:6 (NIV) The “great exchange” of Romans chapter 5 is what…
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The Seed Was Planted
“Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me.” Revelation 3:20…
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What Does Scripture Say About Gluttony?
“The kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.” Romans 14:17 (NKJV) Pastors may condemn the consuming…
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When You Reject . . .
“Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.” 1 John 4:8 “For God is not a God of disorder but of peace.” 1 Corinthians 14:33a “Jesus…
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Fifth Gospel
“And you yourself must be an example to them by doing good works of every kind. Let everything you do reflect the integrity and seriousness of your teaching.”…
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Distraction, Discouragement, and Determination
“I am engaged in a great work, so I can’t come. Why should I stop working to come and meet with you?” Nehemiah 6:3b (NLT) Nehemiah is a Bible book that can…
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God’s Presence & Power
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”…
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I Give You This Charge
“In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, I give you this charge:” 2…
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Moose in Trouble
“For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.” John 3:17 (NKJV) Some men from Binche…
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Going Through Difficult Experiences
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”…
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When I Turn to God
“He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you, But to do justly, To love mercy, And to walk humbly with your God?” Micah 6:8…
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Trusting God
“Trust in the Lord . . . ” Proverbs 3:5a (NIV) As I sit here drinking my coffee, watching the spring snow falling lightly, and watching the Redpolls at the…
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Don’t Let the Weeds Grow
“Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow…
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Free to Live for Jesus
“Because God’s children are human beings—made of flesh and blood—the Son also became flesh and blood. For only as a human being could he die, and only by dying…
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Alive and Active
“In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless…
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God Promises His Presence
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua…
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What Fears Do You Face?
“Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace.”…
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Who is the Creator?
“For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth . . . All things were created through Him and for Him.” Colossians 1:16 (NKJV)…
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Memories
“Remember ye not the former things, neither consider things of old.” Isaiah 43:18 (KJV) “Forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto…
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Before the Rescue
“The Lord will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace.” Exodus 14:14 (NKJV) I love the gritty, last-minute deliverance stories in the Bible. It makes me…
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Untapped Potential
“As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace.” 1 Peter 4:10 (ESV) I just love old guitars! A bunch of…
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A Father’s Laugh
“Therefore be merciful, just as your Father also is merciful.” Luke 6:36 (NKJV) What’s the biggest mistake you have ever made? Sometimes we perceive our…
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Childlike Wonder
“Jesus said, ‘I tell you the truth, unless you turn from your sins and become like little children, you will never get into the Kingdom of Heaven. So anyone…
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Together for Good
“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily…
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Autumn Flavors
“Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom. One generation commends your works to another; they tell of your mighty acts…
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The Desire to Be Perfect
“You who are trying to be justified by the law have been alienated from Christ; you have fallen from grace.” Galatians 5:4 (NIV) The new believers in the…
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Our Great Provider
“The Lord always keeps his promises . . . The eyes of all look to you in hope; you give them their food as they need it . . . You satisfy the hunger and thirst…
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The Answer
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 (NIV) The girl was 10 when her mom took her to see Kerry. She had…
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Fruit of the Spirit
“But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control…
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Identity Crisis
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NIV) Nowadays, the concept of a new…
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“Where Were You?”
“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” Genesis 1:1 (NIV) I think we take this verse for granted too much. We also take God too much for…
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Regaining Fellowship
“As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” Proverbs 27:17 (NIV) Has there been a time in your Christian walk when you have had to stop, wonder…
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Be Still and Know
“He says, ‘Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.’” Psalm 46:10 (NIV) While attending Bible…
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The Full Armor
“Therefore, put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to…
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Who Is He?
“You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” Jeremiah 29:13 (NIV) Last year, a friend asked me to write a song about a man I didn’t…
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Trust or Fear
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”…
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The Right Hand of God
“For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.” Isaiah 41:13 (NIV) Do you ever wonder how God…
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Legacy Left Behind
“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the…
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Why Wisdom?
“Wisdom is the principal thing; Therefore get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding.” Proverbs 4:7 (NKJV) Julie Redwing wants to attend the party…
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Beautiful Love
“So that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s…
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Beautiful Li’l Mama
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” 1 John 1:9 (NIV) I asked my “Beautiful…
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I Knew Better!
“But God, who is rich in mercy . . . made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved).” Ephesians 2:4a,5b (NKJV) I knew better when I bought…
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Beauty from Ashes
“The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to…
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We Wrestle Not . . .
“For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood . . . ” Ephesians 6:12a (NKJV) We have been in ministry for many years. We started soon after we were married…
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Where are the Directions?
“If a man love Me, he will keep my Words and My Father will love him, and we will come unto him and make our abode with him.” John 14:23 (KJV) It happens very…
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On the Mountains and in the Valleys
“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot …
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Love Sent Jesus to the Cross
“‘Now is the time for judgment on this world; now the prince of this world will be driven out. And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people…
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Continuing By Faith
“She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future.” Proverbs 31:25 (NLT) In my third year of Bible school, depression hit…
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Guitar Strings
“And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28 (NKJV) New guitar…
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My Cup Runneth Over
“Oh, how abundant is your goodness.” Psalm 31:19a (ESV) I love flowers. God could have given us just one flower, and only three flowers are mentioned by name…
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Walking with God
“And what does the Lord require of you, But to do justly, To love mercy, And to walk humbly with your God?” Micah 6:8b (NKJV) Walking. A natural, everyday…
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My Rescuer
“He sent from above, He took me; He drew me out of many waters.” Psalm 18:16 (NKJV) Growing up, I always had a fear of water, especially if I had to swim a…
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God’s Provision
“And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:19…
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Who . . . or What . . . is First in Your Life?
“Will a man rob God? Yet you have robbed Me! But you say, ‘In what way have we robbed You?’ In tithes and offerings.” Malachi 3:8 (NKJV) In today’s society…
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Truth
“Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world…
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Ed’s Perspective
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the…
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Don’t Run Away Like Jonah
“I knew that you are a merciful and compassionate God, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love. You are eager to turn back from destroying people.”…