All Things!
Elizabeth and Esther Joy (our visual picture of God’s “All Things” to us)
Romans 8:28 says, "And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose." All things means everything! Even the deepest, darkest pit you have ever experienced. But this does not mean you will not face the fire, but it means Jesus will be in the fire with you.
Psalm 34:1-10
I will bless the Lord at all times;
his praise shall continually be in my mouth.
2 My soul makes its boast in the Lord;
let the humble hear and be glad.
3 Oh, magnify the Lord with me,
and let us exalt his name together!
4 I sought the Lord, and he answered me
and delivered me from all my fears.
5 Those who look to him are radiant,
and their faces shall never be ashamed.
6 This poor man cried, and the Lord heard him
and saved him out of all his troubles.
7 The angel of the Lord encamps
around those who fear him, and delivers them.
8 Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good!
Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him!
9 Oh, fear the Lord, you his saints,
for those who fear him have no lack!
10 The young lions suffer want and hunger;
but those who seek the Lord lack no good thing.
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TITLE: It Is Well With My Soul
PERFORMED BY: Jonathan Geer
COMPOSED AND/OR ARRANGED BY:
Phillip Bliss (Public Domain)
Arranged by Jonathan Geer (ASCAP)
PUBLISHED BY: AudioSparx (ASCAP)
COURTESY OF: AudioSparx
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TITLE: It Is Well With My Soul
PERFORMED BY: Anthony Hugh
COMPOSED BY: Anthony Hugh Harrison (BMI)
PUBLISHED BY: Alliance AudioSparx (BMI)
COURTESY OF: AudioSparx
https://www.anthonyhughproductions.com/
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Growing Strong with Elizabeth Podcast Recorded and Produced by Dereck Bradley
Recording nerd stuff:
Soundboard: Mackie ProFX10v3 with dbx 286s Microphone Preamp
Mic: audio-technica AT2020
DAW
Ferrite app https://www.wooji-juice.com/products/ferrite/ Thanks for making editing so simple!
Recorded on an iPhone SE
Contact Elizabeth at: growingstrong@mvranch.org
Additional info at www.mvranch.org
Mike Bradley can be found at www.d924.net and his MVSunday's teachings can be found at https://kingdomgoodnews.podbean.com
Sometimes Faith is a Fight!
Where does my help come from?
When you are facing the giants where does your help come from? Elizabeth examines Psalm 121 and the question "Where does my help come from?".
Psalm 121 (LSB)
I will lift up my eyes to the mountains;
From where shall my help come?
My help comes from Yahweh,
Who made heaven and earth.
He will not allow your foot to stumble;
He who keeps you will not slumber.
Behold, He who keeps Israel
Will not slumber and will not sleep.
Yahweh is your keeper;
Yahweh is your shade on your right hand.
The sun will not strike you by day,
Nor the moon by night.
Yahweh will keep you from all evil;
He will keep your soul.
Yahweh will keep your going out and your coming in
From now until forever.
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TITLE: How Great Thou Art
PERFORMED BY: Peter Vantine
COMPOSED AND/OR ARRANGED BY:
Arranged by Peter Vantine (ASCAP)
Traditional (Public Domain)
PUBLISHED BY: AudioSparx (ASCAP)
COURTESY OF: AudioSparx
Growing Strong with Elizabeth Podcast Recorded and Produced by Dereck Bradley
Recording nerd stuff:
Soundboard: Mackie ProFX10v3 with dbx 286s Microphone Preamp
Mic: audio-technica AT2020
DAW:
Ferrite app https://www.wooji-juice.com/products/ferrite/ Thanks for making editing so simple!
Recorded on an iPhone SE
Contact Elizabeth at: growingstrong@mvranch.org
Additional info at www.mvranch.org
Mike Bradley can be found at www.d924.net and his MVSunday's teachings can be found at https://kingdomgoodnews.podbean.com
Where does my help come from?
When you are facing the giants where does your help come from? Elizabeth examines Psalm 121 and the question "Where does my help come from?".
Psalm 121 (LSB)
I will lift up my eyes to the mountains;
From where shall my help come?
My help comes from Yahweh,
Who made heaven and earth.
He will not allow your foot to stumble;
He who keeps you will not slumber.
Behold, He who keeps Israel
Will not slumber and will not sleep.
Yahweh is your keeper;
Yahweh is your shade on your right hand.
The sun will not strike you by day,
Nor the moon by night.
Yahweh will keep you from all evil;
He will keep your soul.
Yahweh will keep your going out and your coming in
From now until forever.
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TITLE: How Great Thou Art
PERFORMED BY: Peter Vantine
COMPOSED AND/OR ARRANGED BY:
Arranged by Peter Vantine (ASCAP)
Traditional (Public Domain)
PUBLISHED BY: AudioSparx (ASCAP)
COURTESY OF: AudioSparx
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TITLE: I Surrender All
PERFORMED BY: Anthony Hugh
COMPOSED BY: Anthony Hugh Harrison (BMI)
PUBLISHED BY: Alliance AudioSparx (BMI)
COURTESY OF: AudioSparx
https://www.anthonyhughproductions.com/
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Growing Strong with Elizabeth Podcast Recorded and Produced by Dereck Bradley
Recording nerd stuff:
Soundboard: Mackie ProFX10v3 with dbx 286s Microphone Preamp
Mic: audio-technica AT2020
DAW:
Ferrite app https://www.wooji-juice.com/products/ferrite/ Thanks for making editing so simple!
Recorded on an iPhone SE
Contact Elizabeth at: growingstrong@mvranch.org
Additional info at www.mvranch.org
Mike Bradley can be found at www.d924.net and his MVSunday's teachings can be found at https://kingdomgoodnews.podbean.com
So you wanna go back to Egypt?
So you wanna go back to Egypt…?
Elizabeth examines the response of the Israelites after God delivered them out of the hand of Pharaoh, brought them through the Red Sea and carried them to Himself. Grumbling, complaining, corruption and an unwavering desire to return to the land of Egypt. Why? And how can we not follow their example. Elizabeth talks about the importance of remembering and changing the way we think. What we choose to set our minds on will determine how we experience life, and our victory over the trials that come our way.
One Year Bible days 74 through 101 (March 14 - April 9)
If you would like to read along here is a list of passages Elizabeth will be reading:
Psalm 77 - I will remember the deeds of the LORD
Philippians 2:14 - Do all things without grumbling and disputing
Exodus 15: Bitter water made sweet
Exodus 16 - Israelites are hungry and grumble
Exodus 17 - Israelites grumble and God gives water from the rock
Numbers 11 - The people complain about their misfortunes
1 Corinthians 10: 6-12 - These things took place as examples for us
Luke 9:51 - He set His face to go to Jerusalem.
Romans 8:5 - but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace.
Jeremiah 2: 12-13 - Be appalled, O heavens, at this
Song: Great Is Thy Faithfulness
Great is thy faithfulness, O God my Father.
There is no shadow of turning with thee.
Thou changest not, thy compassions, they fail not.
As thou hast been thou forever wilt be.
Great is thy faithfulness!
Great is thy faithfulness!
Morning by morning new mercies I see.
All I have needed thy hand hath provided.
Great is thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!
Summer and winter, and springtime and harvest,
sun, moon, and stars in their courses above,
join with all nature in manifold witness
to thy great faithfulness, mercy, and love. [Refrain]
Great is thy faithfulness!
Great is thy faithfulness!
Morning by morning new mercies I see.
All I have needed thy hand hath provided.
Great is thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!
Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth,
thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide,
strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow;
blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside! [Refrain]
Great is thy faithfulness!
Great is thy faithfulness!
Morning by morning new mercies I see.
All I have needed thy hand hath provided.
Great is thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!
Written by Thomas Chisholm (1866–1960)
Music composed by William M. Runyan (1870–1957) in Baldwin City, Kansas, U.S.
Recording by Soundstripe https://www.soundstripe.com/
Artist: Marie
Used with permission
Growing Strong Podcast Recorded and Produced by Dereck Bradley
Contact Elizabeth at: growingstrong@mvranch.org
Additional info at www.mvranch.org
Mike Bradley can be found at www.d924.net and his MVSunday's teachings can be found at https://kingdomgoodnews.podbean.com
Who is the King of Glory?
Who is the King of Glory? Link to Podcast
Elizabeth reads through Exodus 14 where the children of Israel were surrounded by the Egyptian army behind them and the sea in front. Is this how you feel? Are you a little tired. A little overwhelmed. A little anxious. And a little too weak. Lift up your head and remember, your God commands the universe. His name is I AM and he rules over all. He took on human flesh and became the lamb of God to bring you to himself and to make you his Kingdom.
Music by Soundstripe https://www.soundstripe.com/
Artist: Marie
Used with permission
Growing Strong Podcast Recorded and Produced by Dereck Bradley
Contact Elizabeth at: growingstrong@mvranch.org
Additional info at www.mvranch.org
Mike Bradley can be found at www.d924.net and his MVSunday's teachings can be found at https://kingdomgoodnews.podbean.com
Who is the King of Glory? Part 2
Elizabeth reads through Exodus 14 where the children of Israel were surrounded by the Egyptian army behind them and the sea in front. Is this how you feel? Are you a little tired. A little overwhelmed. A little anxious. And a little too weak. Lift up your head and remember, your God commands the universe. His name is I AM and he rules over all. He took on human flesh and became the lamb of God to bring you to himself and to make you his Kingdom.
One Year Bible days 50 through 73 (February 19 - March 13)
If you would like to read along here is a list of passages Elizabeth will be reading:
Psalm 55 - Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you
Hebrews 11:23-29 - He considered the reproach of Christ greater wealth than the treasures of Egypt, for he was looking to the reward.
Exodus 2 - Moses Flees to Midian
Exodus 3 - I AM
Matthew 14:22-33 - Disciples in the storm
Exodus 7-11 - Plagues
Exodus 12 - Passover
Exodus 14 - Fear not, stand firm, and see the salvation of the Lord, which he will work for you today. For the Egyptians whom you see today, you shall never see again.
John 1:29-34 - Behold, the Lamb of God
Exodus 19:4 - and you shall be to me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.
Song: Great Is Thy Faithfulness
Great is thy faithfulness, O God my Father.
There is no shadow of turning with thee.
Thou changest not, thy compassions, they fail not.
As thou hast been thou forever wilt be.
Great is thy faithfulness!
Great is thy faithfulness!
Morning by morning new mercies I see.
All I have needed thy hand hath provided.
Great is thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!
Summer and winter, and springtime and harvest,
sun, moon, and stars in their courses above,
join with all nature in manifold witness
to thy great faithfulness, mercy, and love. [Refrain]
Great is thy faithfulness!
Great is thy faithfulness!
Morning by morning new mercies I see.
All I have needed thy hand hath provided.
Great is thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!
Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth,
thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide,
strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow;
blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside! [Refrain]
Great is thy faithfulness!
Great is thy faithfulness!
Morning by morning new mercies I see.
All I have needed thy hand hath provided.
Great is thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!
Music by Soundstripe https://www.soundstripe.com/
Artist: Marie
Used with permission
Growing Strong Podcast Recorded and Produced by Dereck Bradley
Contact Elizabeth at: growingstrong@mvranch.org
Additional info at www.mvranch.org
Mike Bradley can be found at www.d924.net and his MVSunday's teachings can be found at https://kingdomgoodnews.podbean.com
Who is the King of Glory? Part 1
Who is the King of Glory? Part 1
One Year Bible days 38 through 49 (February 7 - February 18)
If you would like to read along here is a list of passages Elizabeth will be reading:
TBD
Song: I Surrender All
Written by Judson W. Van DeVenter (Public Domain)
Vocals: Carol Conradt
Guitar: Caleb Bradley
All to Jesus I surrender,
All to him I freely give;
I will ever love and trust him,
In his presence daily live.
I surrender all,
I surrender all,
All to thee, my blessed Savior,
I surrender all.
All to Jesus I surrender,
Humbly at his feet I bow,
Worldly pleasures all forsaken,
Take me, Jesus, take me now.
All to Jesus I surrender;
Make me, Savior, wholly thine;
Let me feel the Holy Spirit,
Truly know that thou art mine.
All to Jesus I surrender,
Lord, I give myself to thee,
Fill me with thy love and power,
Let thy blessing fall on me.
All to Jesus I surrender;
Now I feel the sacred flame.
Oh, the joy of full salvation!
Glory, glory, to his name!
Recorded and Produced by Dereck Bradley
Contact Elizabeth at: growingstrong@mvranch.org
Mike Bradley can be found at www.d924.net and his MVSunday's teachings can be found at https://kingdomgoodnews.podbean.com
None of these things move me! Part 2
None of these things move me. Are you able to say this no matter what you are going through in life? This is what Paul says in Acts 20 when talking about the tribulations that he faced. Do you have this kind of Faith? Do you want this kind of Faith? This kind of faith takes years to build. As Mike Bradley says if you are "willing surrender to the reign of God and choose to actively participate in an intimate partnership with Christ" God will build your faith every day and one day you may be able to say "none of these things move me" no matter what you face.
In this message Elizabeth discusses how she was challenged in college to build her faith. Her professor used David's faith as an example - how he started small as a Shepard, and when the giant came, he was ready. Will you be ready for the giant when it appears in your life? Start now, start small, and watch God grow your faith as you walk in this Kingdom relationship with Him. One day you will be able to say no matter what comes it is from God and none of these things move me.
If you are battling depression in your life and need to talk with someone who has been there, please don't hesitate to contact Elizabeth at growingstrong@mvranch.org. There is hope!
One Year Bible days 33 through 37 (February 2 - February 6)
If you would like to read along here is a list of passages Elizabeth will be reading:
Psalm 30 - Give thanks forever
Proverbs 28:1 - but the righteous are bold as a lion
Proverbs 30:30 - the lion…does not turn back before any
1 Samuel 17 - David and Goliath
Genesis 22 - The Sacrifice of Isaac was worship
Hebrews 11:17-19 - He considered that God was able even to raise him from the dead
James 2:18-23 - faith was completed by his works
Romans 12:2 - be transformed by the renewal of your mind
James 1:2-12 - Count it all joy
Exodus 6:6 - and I will redeem you with an outstretched arm
Joy = Grace Recognized
Ephesians 2:8 - For by grace you have been saved through faith
John 15:14 - You are my friends if you do what I command you
Psalm 25:14 - The friendship of the Lord is for those who fear him
Genesis 41:40-41 - I have set you over all the land of Egypt
Genesis 45:4-8 - God sent me before you to preserve for you a remnant on earth
Mathew 24:12 - the love of many will grow cold
2 Chronicles 16:9 - For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro
Song: I Surrender All
Written by Judson W. Van DeVenter (Public Domain)
Vocals: Carol Conradt
Guitar: Caleb Bradley
All to Jesus I surrender,
All to him I freely give;
I will ever love and trust him,
In his presence daily live.
I surrender all,
I surrender all,
All to thee, my blessed Savior,
I surrender all.
All to Jesus I surrender,
Humbly at his feet I bow,
Worldly pleasures all forsaken,
Take me, Jesus, take me now.
All to Jesus I surrender;
Make me, Savior, wholly thine;
Let me feel the Holy Spirit,
Truly know that thou art mine.
All to Jesus I surrender,
Lord, I give myself to thee,
Fill me with thy love and power,
Let thy blessing fall on me.
All to Jesus I surrender;
Now I feel the sacred flame.
Oh, the joy of full salvation!
Glory, glory, to his name!
Recorded and Produced by Dereck Bradley
Contact Elizabeth at: growingstrong@mvranch.org
Mike Bradley can be found at www.d924.net and his MVSunday's teachings can be found at https://kingdomgoodnews.podbean.com
None of these things move me! Part 1
None of these things move me! Are you able to say this no matter what you are going through in life? This is what Paul says in Acts 20 when talking about the tribulations that he faced. Do you have this kind of Faith? Do you want this kind of Faith? This kind of faith takes years to build. As Mike Bradley says if you "willing surrender to the reign of God and choose to actively participate in an intimate partnership with Christ" God will build your faith every day and one day you may be able to say "none of these things move me" no matter what you face.
In this message Elizabeth shares some thoughts about how to build this type of faith. It is built over a lifetime of walking with God surrendered, actively participating with Him and going where he calls.
Do you face a seemingly impossible situation in your life? Is your marriage dead? Do walk through life under a never ending deep, dark and heavy depression and you feel like there is no hope of ever living free of the pain? Listen to Elizabeth's story of walking through this same darkness and how God breathed life back into what looked like an impossible situation.
If you are battling depression in your life and need to talk with someone who has been there please don't hesitate to contact Elizabeth at growingstrong@mvranch.org. There is hope!
One Year Bible days 26 through 32 (January 26 - February 1)
If you would like to read along here is a list of passages Elizabeth will be reading:
Psalm 25 - O my God, in you I trust
Acts 20:22-24 - none of these things move me
Proverbs 28:1 - but the righteous are bold as a lion
Genesis 6:5-7 - And the Lord regretted that he had made man on the earth
Psalm 5:4-6 - For you are not a God who delights in wickedness
Hebrews 11:7 - Noah…became an heir of the righteousness that comes by faith
Numbers 14:5-10 - Joshua & Caleb
Romans 15:4 - that through endurance…we might have hope.
Genesis 11:17-30 - Terah fathered Abram
2 Chronicles 16:9 - He may strongly support those whose heart is completely His
Genesis 12:1-3 - Go from your country
Psalm 95:6-7 - For he is our God
Exodus 6:6 - and I will redeem you with an outstretched arm
Romans 4:17 - calls into existence the things that do not exist
Esther 2:7 - Esther was adopted
Exodus 28:15-30 - Priest wearing stones over their heart
Revelation 20:11 - he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high
Hebrews 1:3 - He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high
Romans 8:28-29 - Nothing…will be able to separate us from the love of God
Luke 1:37 - For nothing will be impossible with God.
Romans 4:25 - was delivered up for our trespasses and raised for our justification
Psalm 27 - The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?
Isaiah 50:7 - therefore I have set my face like a flint
Romans 4:18 - Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed
Song: I Surrender All
Written by Judson W. Van DeVenter (Public Domain)
Vocals: Carol Conradt
Guitar: Caleb Bradley
All to Jesus I surrender,
All to him I freely give;
I will ever love and trust him,
In his presence daily live.
I surrender all,
I surrender all,
All to thee, my blessed Savior,
I surrender all.
All to Jesus I surrender,
Humbly at his feet I bow,
Worldly pleasures all forsaken,
Take me, Jesus, take me now.
All to Jesus I surrender;
Make me, Savior, wholly thine;
Let me feel the Holy Spirit,
Truly know that thou art mine.
All to Jesus I surrender,
Lord, I give myself to thee,
Fill me with thy love and power,
Let thy blessing fall on me.
All to Jesus I surrender;
Now I feel the sacred flame.
Oh, the joy of full salvation!
Glory, glory, to his name!
Recorded and Produced by Dereck Bradley
Contact Elizabeth at: growingstrong@mvranch.org
Mike Bradley can be found at www.d924.net and his MVSunday's teachings can be found at https://kingdomgoodnews.podbean.com
Trust
Trust
Elizabeth shares some thoughts about what it means to be blessed by God from the book of Genesis.
One Year Bible days 11 through 25.
Walking together with you through the One Year Bible, as we seek to walk closely with our God and King, Jesus Christ, to surrender completely to His rule and reign in our lives, and to proclaim to the world the good news of His Kingdom.
Recorded and Produced by Dereck Bradley
Contact Elizabeth at: growingstrong@mvranch.org
Mike Bradley can be found at www.d924.net and his MVSunday's teachings can be found at https://kingdomgoodnews.podbean.com
Adopting Mary Grace
Adoption Mary Grace
Elizabeth Shares her testimony of her adoption of Mary Grace from China and encourages us to wait and watch in expectation as we read God's Word.
One Year Bible days 2 through 10.
Walking together with you through the One Year Bible, as we seek to walk closely with our God and King, Jesus Christ, to surrender completely to His rule and reign in our lives, and to proclaim to the world the good news of His Kingdom.
Recorded and Produced by Dereck Bradley
Contact Elizabeth at: growingstrong@mvranch.org
Growing Strong with Elizabeth - January 1
Growing Strong with Elizabeth - January 1st
Elizabeth discusses the beginning verses of Genesis and Matthew and how the Kingdom was prepared before the foundation of the world.
Reading
Genesis 1:1 - Genesis 2:25
Matthew 1:1 - Matthew 2:12
Psalm 1
Proverbs 1:1 - Proverbs 1:1-6
Walking together with you through the One Year Bible, as we seek to walk closely with our God and King, Jesus Christ, to surrender completely to His rule and reign in our lives, and to proclaim to the world the good news of His Kingdom.
An Invitation to Grow Strong
An Invitation to Grow Strong
Elizabeth shares her testimony of how God has changed and transformed her life through the reading of the One Year Bible, and invites you to join with her in the upcoming year.