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As Lutherans We understand Law and Gospel, some say we are too heavy on the Gospel - well NOT TODAY! It's National Law Day! 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 Craig currently serves as Pastor, visit www.peacearlington.org Please share this podcast with a friend, and do us a favor by giving us a rating and review wherever you listen to this po...

If you want to sing along with our new Musical Hit "Pondering God" here are the Lyrics... (To create your own song CLICK HERE Hey, Gather round friends it's time to share With stories of faith, laughter in the air From the tales of Moses to the fisherman crew every story of faith is connected to you Pondering God with our friend Pastor Craig With laughter and insight to brighten your day. So grab your headphones lets take a seat in the stories of old there is a lesson sweet from David and Golia...

Sometimes in life we just don't ask ourselves the right question. Lets take a little pressure off, and just sit back in God's presence... more on that in today's PonderingGod Podcast. 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 Craig currently serves as Pastor, visit www.peacearlington.org Please share this podcast with a friend, and do us a favor by ...

Today's Message is titled is "5 smooth stones" Today's Text is 1 Samuel 17 - The story of David and Goliath and other select verses. This message is from the Funeral of a young man in my congregation Parker, whose life was full of ups and downs, He had lived a hard life, but with the help of his family and the Lord he was putting all the pieces of his life back together when tragedy struck. Each Monday Morning, we bring you a message hot off the press or from the archives. We pray that these ...

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 Craig currently serves as Pastor, visit www.peacearlington.org Please share this podcast with a friend, and do us a favor by giving us a rating and review wherever you listen to this podcast! To support the ministry of PonderinGod and help cover our online and production cos...

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.org For more information on Peace Lutheran Church, where Craig currently serves as Pastor, visit www.peacearlington.org Please share this podcast with a friend, and do us a favor by giving us a rating and review wherever you listen to this podcast! To support the ministry ...

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 honors our Creator. And someday, we’ll feast with Him forever! 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 Craig currently serve...

“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! 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 Craig currently serves as Pastor, visit www.peacearlington.org Please share this ...

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 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 Craig currently serves as Pastor, visit www.peacearlington.org Please share this podcast with a frie...

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 you are in for a treat as you listen to the telling of the story of the Ragman from the Author Rev. Walter Wangerin Jr. 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 informati...

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 ministry of Pondering God or to send us a message, visit us at www.ponderinggod.org For more information on Peace Lutheran Church, where Craig currently serves as Pastor, visit www.peacearlington.org Please share this podcast with a friend, and do us a favor by giving us a rat...

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, visit us at www.ponderinggod.org For more information on Peace Lutheran Church, where Craig currently serves as Pastor, visit www.peacearlington.org Please share this podcast with a friend, and do us a favor by giving us a rating and review wherever you listen to this podcas...

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, visit us at www.ponderinggod.org For more information on Peace Lutheran Church, where Craig currently serves as Pastor, visit www.peacearlington.org Please share this podcast with a friend, and do us a favor by giving us a rating and review wherever you listen to this podcas...

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 message visit us at www.ponderinggod.org For more information on Peace Lutheran Church, where Craig currently serves as Pastor, visit www.peacearlington.org Please share this podcast with a friend, and do us a favor by giving us a rating and review wherever you listen to th...

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 press or from the archives. We pray that these messages will be an extra boost of encouragement to you. 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 Lut...

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 all the mighty works that they had seen, 38 saying, “Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!” 39 And some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, rebuke your disciples.” 40 He answered, “I tell you, if thes...

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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 send us a message visit us at www.ponderinggod.org For more information on Peace Lutheran Church, where Craig currently serves as Pastor, visit www.peacearlington.org Please share this podcast with a friend, and do us a favor by giving us a rating and review wherever you li...

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 you are precious and honored in my sight, and because I love you, I will give people in exchange for you, nations in exchange for your life." Matthew 10:31: "So don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows." 1 Peter 2:9: "But you are a chosen people, a royal pr...

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 and today and forever." James 1:17: "Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow." Psalm 102:27: "But You are the same, and Your years will not come to an end." I...

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 20:9 (ESV) Each Monday Morning, we bring you a message hot off the press or from the archives. We pray that these messages will be an extra boost of encouragement to you. For more information on Pastor Craig McCourt and the ministry of Pondering God or to send us a messag...

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 scripture comes alive and meets real life. In today's episode, we're diving into a powerful and sobering passage: 1 Samuel 15. This chapter tells the story of King Saul and the moment he chose to follow his own judgment rather than the clear instruction of God. It's a simple stor...

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. 23 And bring the fattened calf and kill it, and let us eat and celebrate. 24 For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found.’ And they began to celebrate. Luke 15:22-24 (ESV) Each Monday Morning, we bring you a message hot off the press or from the ...

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 make it around the world before I can get home from work, we are lonely people. Whether you’re sitting in a crowded room or in the quiet of your own home, loneliness can make you feel isolated, disconnected, and even distant from God’s promises. But today, we’re going to t...