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A lot can happen in five days... For more information on Pastor Craig McCourt and the ministry of Pondering God or to send us a message, visit us at www.ponderinggod.org For more information on Peace Lutheran Church, where Cr...

May you be strengthened, uplifted, and renewed as you wait on the Lord—just like the eagle. For more information on Pastor Craig McCourt and the ministry of Pondering God or to send us a message, visit us at www.ponderinggod....

Whether you bake Cherry Cheesecake yourself, buy it from a local bakery, or steal a bite from a friend’s plate, remember: Cheesecake is a reminder of God’s goodness. Sharing dessert builds community. Celebrating joyfully hono...

“3 Completely Valid Reasons to Skip Church (Just Kidding, You Should Definitely Go)” Your turn: What’s one excuse you’ve used for skipping church, and what’s a reason you’re glad you went instead? Let’s start the conversation...

CHRIST IS RISEN!!!!! He Has Risen Indeed!!!!! Alleluiah!!!!! This morning I will share with you a reading I reflect on each Easter by Leslie Brandt's book Christ In Your Life, entitled "IF I Really Believed! For more informat...

Today is Holy Saturday. I can think of no story, outside of the accounts of the death and resurrection of Christ found in the Gospels, that relays the story of Christs mission, death, and resurrection like The Ragman. Today y...

Today is called Good Friday, but what makes it good? and how has our culture changed its practice of Good Friday. More than all of that what do you do with Good Friday? For more information on Pastor Craig McCourt and the min...

Today is the Wednesday of Holy Week a day that we do not know a whole lot about. Let's jump into this very special Day! For more information on Pastor Craig McCourt and the ministry of Pondering God or to send us a message, v...

Today is the Wednesday of Holy Week a day that we do not know a whole lot about. Let's jump into this very special Day! For more information on Pastor Craig McCourt and the ministry of Pondering God or to send us a message, v...

Today is the Tuesday of Holy Week and we will look today at what Jesus was doing on this day and what we can learn from this day. For more information on Pastor Craig McCourt and the ministry of Pondering God or to send us a ...

This is Palm Sunday - Our Message begins in two texts from Luke 19:28-40 and 22:1-6. Today's Message is in two parts - Palml Sunday and later a look at Passion Sunday. Each Monday Morning, we bring you a message hot off the p...

36 And as he rode along, they spread their cloaks on the road. 37 As he was drawing near—already on the way down the Mount of Olives—the whole multitude of his disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for...

For more information on the Orphan Grain Train Simply visit For more information on Pastor Craig McCourt and the ministry of Pondering God or to send us a message visit us at For more information on Peace Lutheran Church, where Craig currently...

Here is a classic retelling of the Parable of the Prodigal Son from a slightly different angle. For the full account check out Luke 15:8-32 For more information on Pastor Craig McCourt and the ministry of Pondering God or to ...

Here are some Bible verses that beautifully emphasize your personal value to God: Psalm 139:14: "I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well." Isaiah 43:4: "Since ...

Here are some Bible verses that highlight God's eternal and unchanging nature: Malachi 3:6: "For I, the Lord, do not change; therefore you, O sons of Jacob, are not consumed." Hebrews 13:8: "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday...

Today's Message is titled is "The Others" Today's Text is Luke 20:9-18 9 And he began to tell the people this parable: “A man planted a vineyard and let it out to tenants and went into another country for a long while. Luke ...

This is the PonderingGod Podcast series "You Are Not Alone." A series dedicated to help tell the story of the Body of Christ - what it is, and how it functions. Welcome back to another episode of Pondering God — where scriptu...

Today's Message is titled is "Prodigal - Coming Home" Today's Text is Luke 15:11-32 22 But the father said to his servants, ‘Bring quickly the best robe, and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet. ...

This is the PonderingGod Podcast series "You Are Not Alone." A series dedicated to help tell the story of the Body of Christ - what it is, and how it functions. In an age of connection like never before, where information can...

Today's Message is titled is "A Way of Escape" Today's Text is 1 Cor. 10:1-13 13 No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with th...

This is the PonderingGod Podcast series "You Are Not Alone." A series dedicated to help tell the story of the Body of Christ - what it is, and how it functions. In an age of connection like never before, where information can...

Today's Message is from March 16, 2025 - Second Sunday in Lent, at Peace Lutheran Church - The title is "The Heart of Jesus Today's Text is Luke 13:31-35 31 At that very hour some Pharisees came and said to him, “Get away fr...

This is the PonderingGod Podcast series "You Are Not Alone." A series dedicated to help tell the story of the Body of Christ - what it is, and how it functions. In an age of connection like never before, where information can...