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A Moment of Hope
Begin your day with a "Moment of Hope." This podcast is a compliment to David and Marilynn's weekday devotional - providing deeper insights and encouragement. Featuring Jenn Houston.
Episodes
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The Fruit of the Spirit: Choose Joy
by David Chadwick Joy is a choice. As our church's worship leader says in one of the songs he has written, "I will choose joy!" This one doesn't always come…
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The Fruit of the Spirit: First Comes Love
by David Chadwick When you have an intimate connection with Jesus, the fruit of the Spirit is evident. The overflow of a Spirit-filled life is a Spirit-led…
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The Fruit of the Spirit: An Introduction
by David Chadwick The fruit of the Spirit is one of my favorite things to teach. In fact, every time I think about this topic, I immediately flash back to my…
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Fasting for Breakthrough: Guard Your Dream
by Marilynn Chadwick We're wrapping up our series on "Fasting." I hope you've experienced a breakthrough in some area where you've felt stuck. The Bible…
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Fasting for Breakthrough: Are You Dangerous to the Devil?
by Marilynn Chadwick "Fasting is a little scary," remarked a friend who had decided to fast for the first time. She's right. Whether it's food, a favorite…
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Fasting for Breakthrough: Breakthrough in Broken Places
by Marilynn Chadwick Fasting can be a powerful weapon in our prayer arsenal. Though I still have much to learn, I have noticed how fasting adds strength and…
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Fasting for Breakthrough: How Esther Saved a Nation (Part 2)
Continued from yesterday… God is never actually mentioned by name in the book of Esther. But throughout the story, we see Esther quietly responding to what I…
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Fasting for Breakthrough: How Esther Saved a Nation (Part 1)
God's people owe their very existence to a young Hebrew girl named Esther. It's true. God chose to work out his plan of deliverance for Israel through the…
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Fasting for Breakthrough: The Swarm
by Marilynn Chadwick The story is told about a group of Texas fifth grade school children who figured out a way to stop bullying in their classroom. Whenever a…
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Fasting for Breakthrough: Stand Your Ground
by Marilynn Chadwick Yesterday, I talked about the importance of approaching a fast with humility. When we are feeling weak, it's easier to lean into God's…
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Fasting for Breakthrough: When Fasting, Avoid This
by Marilynn Chadwick "Give me some tips on how you fast," a friend asked as she prepared herself for her first fast. Her question got me thinking. What have I…
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Fasting for Breakthrough: Practical Tips
by Marilynn Chadwick Generally, fasting is from food, but it doesn't always require total abstinence. The Bible includes the story of Daniel. While seeking…
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Fasting for Breakthrough: Getting Unstuck
by Marilynn Chadwick Do you feel stuck today? Maybe you need a breakthrough in prayer. Or relief from a stubborn problem. A breakthrough usually occurs after a…
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Men of Valor: David's Mighty Men
by David Chadwick David's mighty men. They were a group of 30 or so men found 2 Samuel 23 (some scholars think there could have been as many as 37). We have…
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Men of Valor: Benaiah
by David Chadwick Benaiah is our next man of valor. Found in 2 Samuel 23:20 and 1 Chronicles 27:5, he was the son of Jehoiada, a leader in David's army, and…
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Men of Valor: Shammah
by David Chadiwck Did you know that in Ezekiel 48:35, God encourages Ezekiel, as Jerusalem is in ruins and God's people await the rebuilding of the temple…
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Men of Valor: Eleazar
by David Chadwick Eleazar, the son of Dodo, is our next man of valor. As a side note, Dodo is not a name I would recommend naming your next child! 2 Samuel 23…
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Men of Valor: Jashobeam
by David Chadwick Jashobeam. Also known in 2 Samuel 23 as Josheb-Basshebeth, his name means "the people return" or "dweller among the people." He is mentioned…
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Men of Valor: Jephthah
by David Chadwick The book of Judges is a story of the rise and fall of Israel. Over and over again, they would disobey God, worship false idols, then fall…
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Men of Valor: King David
by David Chadwick King David was described as "a man of valor and a man of war" in 1 Samuel 16:18. Take note that David is referred to as a man of valor even…
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Men of Valor: Zadok
by David Chadwick Zadok is today's man of valor. 1 Chronicles 12:28 describes him as "a young man mighty in valor," who had 22 commanders under him that were…
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Men of Valor: Joshua's Mighty Men
by David Chadwick In a culture where men are being emasculated and torn down, God desires to raise up a generation of men who reflect his heart of strength…
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Men of Valor: Gideon, A Mighty Man
by David Chadwick Some years ago, my wife, Marilynn, wrote a book called "Woman of Valor." The concept of becoming women of valor has become a theme very near…
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Women of Valor: Love Makes us Brave
by Marilynn Chadwick I agree with Indiana Jones: "I hate snakes!" Maybe some of you share my distaste for these slithery reptiles. A while back, when cleaning…
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Women of Valor: A Warrior Mom
by Marilynn Chadwick I still marvel when I remember the beautiful young mother I once met in a tiny country in a forgotten corner of the world. She was a…
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Women of Valor: Ange, Courageous Hope
by Marilynn Chadwick Have you ever faced a trial so painful you couldn't endure the weight of it? A trial so dark that the enemy taunts you with lies whispered…
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Women of Valor: Jesus Brings Freedom
by Marilynn Chadwick Jesus is kind to all people—especially women. Just ask my friend Anya. Raised as a member of the "untouchable" caste in India, Anya knows…
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Women of Valor: Who Can Find a Woman of Valor?
by Marilynn Chadwick The dictionary defines valor as "courage and bravery in the face of danger." But the Hebrew word for valor, as I have been sharing with…
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Women of Valor: A Tough and Tender Warrior
by Marilynn Chadwick One of the most inspiring "real life" women of valor I have ever known was Barbara Brewton Cameron. This vibrant and joyful woman with an…
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Women of Valor: The Ragpicker's Wife
by Marilynn Chadwick Men, women, and children of all ages squeezed into the patchwork tent that was both home and church for Pastor Raju and his family. David…
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Women of Valor: The Real Princess Diaries
by Marilynn Chadwick I believe every woman has a little bit of princess in her. And deep down inside, she believes she can change the world. A long time ago…
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Women of Valor: Something Beautiful for God
by Marilynn Chadwick There are many heroines found in the pages of the Bible. The Hebrew term used in Proverbs 31:10 for the famed "virtuous woman," eshet…
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Women of Valor: The Proverbs 31 Woman - Part Nurturer, Part Warrior
by Marilynn Chadwick Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies Proverbs 31:10 KJV I have come to love the biblical phrase "woman of…
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Women of Valor: Pharaoh's Daughter, The Unlikely Vessel Who Saved Israel
by David Chadwick Pharaoh's daughter is the last woman of valor we are going to look at this week. You can find her story in Exodus 2:5. An unnamed Egyptian…
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Women of Valor: Miriam, A Courageous Sister
by David Chadwick Miriam was first mentioned in Exodus 2:4, but not named until later in the story. After Moses's mom, Jochebed, who we learned about…
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Women of Valor: Jochebed, A Wise and Discerning Mother
by David Chadwick First mentioned in Exodus 6:20, Jochebed is our next woman of valor. Jochebed was the mom of Moses, Aaron, and Miriam. As the story unfolds…
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Women of Valor: Puah, The Midwife with Great Faith
by David Chadwick I love the special women God has put in my life. I have seen biblical strengths of women of valor in my own mom, my wife, my daughter, my…
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Women of Valor: Shiphrah, The Midwife Who Feared the Lord
by David Chadwick My wife, Marilynn, wrote a book called Woman of Valor where she explains that more than a virtuous or excellent woman, the Proverbs 31 woman…
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How to Keep Revival: Daily Desire the "Well Done"
by David Chadwick As we wrap up this week's focus on how to keep revival fires burning in our personal lives, remember the importance of the "daily" decisions…
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How to Keep Revival: Daily Love God
by David Chadwick Yesterday, we talked about how in order to keep revival fires burning, you must daily choose to hate sin. You must kill it. Crucify it…
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How to Keep Revival: Daily Hate Sin
by David Chadwick In the midst of so many recent conversations about revival, my heart is to see people maintain revival. How? I believe there are daily…
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How to Keep Revival: Daily Abide
by David Chadwick Over the last couple of years, many have been discussing revival after the events that took place at Asbury University in February of 2023…
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How to Keep Revival: Daily Disciplines
by David Chadwick With our current series on revival in mind, here is one question we all must ask. How do we keep revival fires burning? Over the next week, I…
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Revival: Children Often Lead the Way
by Marilynn Chadwick A revival known as the "Children's Prayer Revival" was ignited around December 28, 1707. The location was near the border of Poland and…
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Revival: It Leads to Social Reforms
by Marilynn Chadwick True revival awakens a heart for the least and the lost. Historically, revivals have occurred during times of cultural darkness. England…
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Revival: It is Characterized by Repentance
by Marilynn Chadwick The First Great Awakening in America was ignited around 1730 by a scholarly New England minister named Jonathan Edwards. From there, a…
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Revival: It All Begins with Prayer
by Marilynn Chadwick Fervent, persistent prayer always precedes revival. Revival historians consistently point to what is sometimes called extraordinary…
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Revival: What is Revival?
by Marilynn Chadwick The dictionary defines "revival" as "coming back to life" or "increasing in strength or intensity." An Emergency Room doctor might revive…
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His Final Words: The Goodness of Friday
by David Chadwick Jesus's final words came on the heels of two very important days that we in the Christian faith know as Maundy Thursday and Good Friday. What…
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His Final Words: Victory in Gethsemane
by David Chadwick Over the past couple weeks, we have been looking at some of the significant final words that Jesus spoke on the cross. But for the next two…
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His Final Words: "Into Your Hands, I Commit My Spirit"
by David Chadwick When someone is about to die or is approaching the end of life, he or she usually shares words that are full of perspective, insight and…
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His Final Words: "It Is Finished"
by David Chadwick Final words. Defined as "the final things said in an argument or a discussion." I love to think about all of the final words that Jesus spoke…
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His Final Words: "I Thirst"
by David Chadwick Have you ever spent the day at the beach on an especially hot summer day? Splashing through the waves for hours? After so much time in the…
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His Final Words: "Why Have You Forsaken Me?"
by David Chadwick Jesus is the Word. Made flesh. Who dwelled among humanity (John 1:14). His words will go down for all of time as the most significant words…
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His Final Words: "Behold Your Son"
by David Chadwick Over the next two weeks, we are looking at some of the final phrases Jesus spoke while on the cross. Final words are very important. When…
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His Final Words: "Today You Will Be With Me In Paradise"
by David Chadwick "Today you will be with me in paradise." Some of Jesus's famous last words found in Luke 23:43. Did you know that when Jesus was crucified…
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His Final Words: "Father, Forgive Them"
by David Chadwick Jesus is the Word (John 1:14). Because of this, any words he spoke in Scripture are profoundly important. However, as we learned yesterday…
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His Final Words: The Importance of Last Words
by David Chadwick Over the next two weeks, I want to take you on an adventure to the cross. I want to look at the details, big and small, and help you…
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The Madness of Unforgiveness: God Can Use it for Good!
by David Chadwick God can use it for good. No matter what has happened to you. No matter what pain you have experienced. No matter what pain has come your way…
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The Madness of Unforgiveness: Imprecatory Psalms
by David Chadwick As we continue to explore the madness of unforgiveness, there are many questions that pop up. Here is a really important one. What about the…