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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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Expressing My Gratitude
“What you say flows from what is in your heart.” Luke 6:45 (NLT); “I thank my God every time I remember you.” Philippians 1:3 (NIV) Some people may think that…
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When We Need Courage
“Who knows if perhaps you were made queen for just such a time as this?” Esther 4:14b (NLT) Whenever I read the Book of Esther, I am always so impressed with…
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The Lord is My Portion
“The Levites have no portion among you, for the priesthood of the Lord is their heritage.” Joshua 18:7a (ESV) After I devoted my life to the Lord, I went to…
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Truth and Lies
“He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar…
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You’re Still There, God?
“And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm…
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Fostering
“Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted…
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Hockey in Summer
“I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture.” John 10:9 (NKJV) Well, there was no such thing as summer…
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How God Watches Over Us
“The Lord watches over you; the Lord is your shade at your right hand; the sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night. The Lord will keep you from all…
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I Surrender . . . Some
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” Proverbs…
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Giving Ourselves to God
“I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable…
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What Does Scripture Say About False Witnesses?
“Among the seven things the Lord hates and calls abominations is . . . a false witness who speaks lies.” Proverbs 6:19 (NKJV) Most people agree that there are…
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Seeing Jesus
“Now Lord, You are releasing Your bond-servant to depart in peace, According to Your word; For my eyes have seen Your salvation.” Luke 2:29-30 (NASB) These…
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Stumbling Blocks
“Let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall.” 1 Corinthians 10:12 (NKJV) I often thought that I would never fall away. The Lord had strengthened me…
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Phases of Life
“Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.” Proverbs 19:21 (NIV) I got a letter in the mail after my 64th birthday…
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God’s Nations
“After this I looked and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the…
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The Patience of Job
“Though he slay me, yet will I trust in Him.” Job 13:15a (NKJV) Job was a good man. Even God thought he was a good man. The Bible says Job was blameless and…
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Changing
“If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. Old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.” 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NKJV) A good friend of…
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I Am Well, But God is Great!
“For You are great, and do wondrous things; You alone are God.” Psalm 86:10 (NKJV) There is a favorite hymn called, “It is Well with My Soul.” Did you know…
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Jealousy, Envy . . . and Forgiveness
“For where envy and self-seeking exist, confusion and every evil thing are there.” James 3:16 (NKJV) Although usually spoken of in a negative sense, “jealousy”…
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Fast Moving Water and Fear
“Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right…
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Prayer — It Leads to Peace
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which…
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Seek the True King
“For this child I prayed, and the Lord has granted me my petition that I made to him. Therefore, I have lent him to the Lord. As long as he lives, he is lent…
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Every Word of God Proves True
“Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.” Proverbs 30:5 (ESV) When I was just a boy, my dad would say to me, “Son, this…
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Your Place on the Team
“There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord.” 1 Corinthians 12:5 (NIV) Teamwork is something that I have come to appreciate. It speaks to the…
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Who’ s in the Driver’s Seat?
“The Lord will watch over your coming and going, both now and forevermore.” Psalm 121:8 (NIV) As a young girl learning to drive, I can remember the fear…
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Why Seeds?
“Then God said, ‘Let the land produce vegetation: seed bearing plants and trees on the land that bear fruit with seed in it.’” Genesis 1:11 (NIV, bold emphasis…
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The Lost Sheep
“Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep which was lost.” Luke 15:6b (NKJV) One of my favorite Bible stories is about the “Lost Sheep,” and one of my…
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The Rush for Riches
“If riches increase, set not your heart upon them.” Psalm 62:10; “For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have…
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Keep Your Promises to God
“Pay what you have vowed. Better not to vow than to vow and not pay.” Ecclesiastes 5:4,5 (NKJV) Janis was tired of her job flipping burgers. Now an office…
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Single or Married
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding.” Proverbs 3:5 (NLT) This Bible verse is commonly used to speak about trusting…
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Consequences
“For he who does wrong will receive the consequences of the wrong which he has done, and that without partiality.” Colossians 3:25 (NASB) I guess the issue of…
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Nooks and Crannies
“Therefore, since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of…
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Burning Coals of Shame
“If your enemies are hungry, give them something to eat. If they are thirsty, give them some water. This will make them feel the burning pain of shame, and the…
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We Are Not Home Yet
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33…
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Whiter Than Snow
“Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow...” Isaiah 1:13 (NIV) Many years ago, I remember feeling honored that our family was invited…
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The Fame in Names!
“Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and…
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An Unfinished Task
“Being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.” Philippians 1:6 (NKJV) Years…
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Through Troubled Waters
“Surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Matthew 28:20 (NIV) Now and then you run across some lines in a song that just kind of hit you. As a…
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God’s Water Recipe
“All streams flow into the sea, yet the sea is never full. To the place the streams come from, there they return again.” Ecclesiastes 1:7 (NIV) First, how do…
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Gospel Growth
“And the Lord your God will drive out those nations before you little by little; you will be unable to destroy them at once, lest the beasts of the field…
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A Wonderful Invitation
“Then Jesus said, ‘Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.’” Matthew 11:28 (NLT) My husband and I enjoy hiking…
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Facing Your Fears
“For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.” 2 Timothy 1:7 (NLT) Growing up I knew what fear was — I…
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Be at Peace
“Repay no one evil for evil but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all…
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He Remembers It No More
“For as the heavens are high above the earth, so great is His mercy toward those who fear Him; as far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our…
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Angus’s Way
“All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: that the man of…
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Worrying Which Way to Go?
“Therefore, I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink: nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more…
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Persuasion That Leads to Salvation
“Then Agrippa said to Paul, ‘Do you think that in such a short time you can persuade me to be a Christian?’ Paul replied, ‘Short time or long — I pray to God…
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Just an Imitator
“Don’t copy the behavior or customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s…
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The Jigger
“And He (Jesus) said unto them, ‘Follow me and I will make you fishers of men.’” Matthew 4:19 (NKJV) Among the many things used for fishing — such as rod and…
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Honor Your Parents
“Honor your father and your mother that your days may be long upon the land.” Exodus 20:12 (NKJV) Rita dials. The telephone rings . . . and rings. She is about…
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Longing for Home
“These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off were assured of them, embraced them and confessed that they were…
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Trusting God in the Fog
“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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Unforgiveness
“Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each…
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Changing the Impossible
“Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were influential; not many were of noble birth. But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame…
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Star Light, Star Bright
“He determines the number of the stars and calls them each by name.” Psalm 147:4 (NIV) When I was a young child, my grandfather used to take me outside at…
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He Walks with Me
“Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.” Ecclesiastes 4:12 (NIV) When my dad passed away, it…
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He Was Taking Care of Us
“Then they took Jonah and threw him overboard . . . Now the Lord provided a huge fish to swallow Jonah, and Jonah was in the belly of the fi sh three days and…
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Sitting at Jesus’ Feet
“Her sister, Mary, sat at the Lord’s feet, listening to what He taught.” Luke 10:39 (NLT) This is an interesting story, but so good! If you have sisters, then…
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Bunkie-Building
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and…
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Best to be Ready
“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints.” Psalm 116:15 (NKJV) We were all there as our youngest sister lay in a coma due to a brain…