This half-hour adventure for kids (ages 6-12) follows Lizarardo “Liz” Lacerta and his reptilian friends in the little town of Terrene. In the quest for fun, Liz and his pals often get themselves into trouble! With the help of their parents and other grown-up lizards like Grandpa Anole and Granny Gecko, they wrestle with the challenges and drama of childhood, finding real answers in the Bible. Designed to help children find their own roles in God’s big story, the program is supported by a liv ...
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ReFrame Ministries Podcasts
Today is a daily devotional that helps God's people refresh, refocus and renew their faith through Bible reading, reflection, and prayer.
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Groundwork is a half-hour conversation that digs deeply into Scripture, the foundation for our lives. Each week, pastors Dave Bast (president of Words of Hope) and Scott Hoezee (director of CEP at Calvin Seminary) cultivate our understanding of God's Word by unpacking the richness of the Bible and applying it with insight to today's world.
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Life can be unexpected, messy, and painful. At some point in your life you will need care on some level, and you will be called to provide care for others who are suffering mentally, spiritually, or physically. Colleen Swindoll-Thompson, daughter of well-loved Pastor Chuck Swindoll and director of Insight for Living’s Reframing Ministries, has an unwavering passion to encourage and equip caregivers and their families with truths and tools that help them live well, regardless of life’s ever-c ...
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How could your church communicate better? Join hosts Bryan Haley and Jeanette Yates as they discuss tips, strategies, and tools that anyone in church communication can use to enhance their church marketing and communication.
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The Eleventh Hour Podcast by Engage Work Faith explores the intersection of faith, work, and purpose through the lens of Jesus’ parable in Matthew 20 — where workers are called even at the eleventh hour. Through lively conversations on topics like prayer, leadership, and technology, The Eleventh Hour helps listeners explore how God’s grace and calling shape every part of life and work. Engage Work Faith is a South Australian ministry that explores the Christian perspective on work and faith. ...
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An Interview with Michele CushattBy Colleen Swindoll Thompson
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We are co-workers in God’s service. . . . — 1 Corinthians 3:9On Sundays as I stand in the pulpit at Roseland Christian Ministries, I see DeWitt Casey at the congas to my left, Ryan Krestel at the drums, and David Walker to my right at the keyboard. Ryan and I have been friends for 30 years. Every Sunday, the four of us serve at one another's sides,…
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Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace. . . . — 1 Peter 4:10Jim and Mary live down the street from Roseland Christian Ministries (RCM). Retirees, they pour their heart and soul into our thrift store, sorting clothes, stacking furniture, doing what they can to help our little store…
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Every day they continued to meet together. . . . They broke bread . . . and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. — Acts 2:46For the first seven years of my life, we lived in a small town on the Mississippi River, and most Sundays included a family gathering. After church, we’d gather at m…
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Surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us . . . run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. — Hebrews 12:1-2Each year, our church community holds a solemn celebration. We set up tables at the front of the church and place unlit candles on them. Church members come forwa…
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The pot he was shaping from the clay was marred in his hands; so the potter formed it into another pot, shaping it as seemed best to him. — Jeremiah 18:4Donald sold drugs, and Felisha was one of his customers. When she was arrested, she was pressured to reveal his name, but she refused, taking a hit to the head for her silence. Years later, Donald …
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Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. . . . — Ecclesiastes 4:9-10When I was an intern at Roseland Christian Ministries, Phil Walker was one of the first people who befriended me. Recently home from prison, Phil was working at a church summer camp. I was the…
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What does it take to make a new friend? Liz, Morrie, and Lucille take on this challenge with some surprising results!By ReFrame Ministries
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In love he predestined us for adoption to sonship through Jesus Christ. . . . — Ephesians 1:4-5Jorie loved her daughter, Sarah, deeply, but amid the challenges of trauma and poverty she couldn’t care for Sarah in the way that was needed. Sarah’s father was in prison. Lacking the support and tools she needed for raising Sarah, Jorie faced a tough de…
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You are . . . fellow citizens with God’s people and also members of his household. . . . — Ephesians 2:19-20A special group of four or five misfits started coming to church. They were invited by Deacon Watts, who met them at Sunday breakfast and welcomed them into her Sunday school class.The group’s leader, Clifton, wears an eye patch and is quick …
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The Bible repeatedly makes clear that it is God’s nature to provide for his creation. And in the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus clearly teaches us not to worry (Matthew 6:25-34). Join us as we study Scriptures that teach us about God’s providence. We’ll talk about the difference between worry and having proper concern for our circumstances. We’ll discu…
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“Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow.” — Isaiah 1:17On January 1, 2004, our neighbor Brenda Smith was shot four times while walking home at night, and I witnessed the aftermath. At that time I was an intern at Roseland Christian Ministries, and I was living near the…
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I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also. — 2 Timothy 1:5Marlene’s daughter has bounced around the streets for decades. Marlene and her husband, Dwight, have custody of her daughter’s children. To make matters more complicated and beautiful, …
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Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality. — Romans 12:13Ms. Sabrina has raised four children. Her daughters work in medical professions, and her son serves as a police officer in a nearby suburb. Her mom and sister come to church with her, and her extended family gathers regularly for reunions. She has a special family. Bu…
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“Whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother.” — Matthew 12:50When you hear the word family, what usually comes to mind? Where I grew up, a family was generally made up of a husband and wife and their biological children. Some families also had adopted children. Some couples did not have children, and some paren…
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This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. — 1 John 4:9-10James and Tyesha stand at the front of the church sanctuary with their daughters, Brooklyn and Layla, wh…
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"The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." — John 10:10Identity theft is a growing threat today. Scammers try to steal our personal information and gain access to our financial accounts.In the spirit world, another identity thief lurks as well. The master deceiver, Satan, trie…
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What happens when Liz mixes his bad mood with a tongue that just won't quit talking? Trouble.By ReFrame Ministries
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In all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. — Romans 8:37In times of uncertainty and seeming chaos, it’s natural for people to seek out a strong leader to restore order and bring resolution. It may be a military hero, a political figure, or a charismatic leader. We often look to our own resources to bring stability to …
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