Douglas Congregational United Church Of Christ's Podcast

Loving others is difficult, but is made a little easier when we understand where they are coming from. Love is empathy in action and it is the focus of this message.

The final message in the series, ends on a joyful note. God has given us the capacity to expand our levels of joy, even in difficult times. This message reminds us to find the daily joy in our life.

We are not made to carry heavy weights. Fortunutately, Jesus invites us to come and find rest for our souls.

A common hazard of the spiritual life are times when God seems far away. Could this be a good thing? This message explains why it is.

What is an old soul? This message reminds us that there are classics that keep our faith deepening as we walk with God through our lives.

How does a soul become bitter? This message invites you to look inside to see if your anger is destructive or constructive.

Our struggle is to pay more attention to our outer world that cries louder than our inner world. But God resides in our inner world, our soul's heath depends on our connection with God at deep levels.

Our life can change in a moment. God calls us to rise up to meet our Divine defining moments. Can you rise up to meet yours?

Our consistent convictions guide our behavior. Daniel's relationship with God was so close that he could live out his convictions and trust God with the outcome. Do you have the courage to live out your convictions?

Sometimes miracles come when we help each other. Even Moses needed help from those around him. No one makes it alone in this life. John Legend's video can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08BEGEmSsgs

This message tells the story of one of the Bible's most unlikely heroes and how her faith was proven by her action.

What do you do when you get weary? Today's message is good news for weary travelers. God has solutions for us when we are weary.

This message focuses on how God speaks to us through women. Deborah is an example of just one of many women God used throughout history to speak to us. Are you listening?

A message that examines the time God pushed the reset button and the person God used to help rebuild. One life, used by God to impact the world. Your life can have an impact too!

Our faith allows us to see God at work in the ordinary days of our life. The key is being aware that God is at work in the ordinary to turn them into the extraordinary.

This final message reminds us that we don't go through crisis alone if we are part of God's larger community. There is strength in connecting with others.

We can't rush a crisis but we can't sit still either. This message focuses on how to respond to God's guidance on what to do next.

Change is the norm. Change, changes our relationship with God. This message focuses on our response in changing times.

Our emotional choices have consequences. What emotional story will we tell when we look back at the crises we've expeirienced?

This final message in the series ends on a positive note with a familiar Psalm that reminds us of God's goodness.