Friends, our first reading is that wonderful story of Elijah and the widow of Zarephath, which is a kind of hidden gem in the Old Testament. Like so many of the stories in the Bible, it is very understated, but chock full of spiritual meaning. And it has to do with how we respond—and the strange and surprising ways God might respond to us— when things are to ... Show More
Dec 2024
Freeing Your Family for God
Friends, I always love preaching on the Feast of the Holy Family because I think the biblical message here is very surprising. We say the Bible is associated with family values, and indeed it is, but they're probably not the ones we would automatically think of. We see this in th ... Show More
15m 12s
Yesterday
The Season of Sacred Waiting
<p>Friends, we come to the New Year celebration of the liturgical year: the First Sunday of Advent. This is the season of sacred waiting—four weeks of looking, hoping, and watching, with a kind of joyful anticipation, for the adventus (coming) of the Savior. If you’re like me, yo ... Show More
15m 28s
Nov 19
The Marks of Spiritual Leadership
<p>Friends, we come to the final weekend of the liturgical year and the celebration of the Solemnity of Christ the King. Now, our country was formed in rebellion against a king, and kingship as a political reality is far removed from us. But what does kingship mean for us spiritu ... Show More
14m 54s
Dec 2024
Favor of God | Girls Gone Bible
<p class="p1">GGGB:) today we're talking about THE FAVOR OF GOD.</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">The favor of God is an unmerited blessing, something we do not deserve, yet God gives freely. In the Old Testament, we see God's favor resting on men and women like Noah, Abraha ... Show More
1h 12m
Jul 2025
EXPLORE THE BIBLE: WHY DID JESUS WAIT WHEN HE KNEW LAZARUS WAS DYING?
In this powerful episode of Explore the Bible, we unpack the rich truths of John 11 and walk through how to study the Bible deeply, faithfully, and practically. God’s timing, though often confusing to us, is always purposeful and perfect.Connect with us on social:Telegram: @behol ... Show More
37m 58s
Jun 2025
Day 171: Elijah and Elisha (2025)
Fr. Mike breaks down the moment Elijah is taken up to heaven, and the miracle Elisha performs at the spring. In 2 Chronicles, we also read about how king Amaziah suddenly turned his heart away from God by worshipping idols. Today's readings are 2 Kings 2, 2 Chronicles 25, and Psa ... Show More
24m 18s
Mar 2025
Day 90: Ruth and Boaz (2025)
Fr. Mike highlights the life of Ruth, and what seems to be the first day of hope she's had in a long time. Sometimes it takes a long time to catch a glimmer of hope in the darkness of our lives, but Ruth reminds us that no matter what we've been through, God is always with us. To ... Show More
20m 24s
Jul 2024
Day 212: God's Instrument (2024)
Fr. Mike highlights the works of King Cyrus, who we met yesterday, and how he is able to contribute to the will of God without actually knowing him. Cyrus not only shows us that no soul is ever too far for God's grace, but that God makes all things new, and is able to bring beaut ... Show More
23m 16s