This week Pastor Paula preaches on the story from Mark 6 about an unclean woman who had been bleeding for 10 years who secretly reached out to touch Jesus robe and was healed. After the healing, Jesus goes to the house of Jairus, a leader in the synagogue, who's daughter was sick. By the time Jesus arrives, the girl has died but Jesus holds her hand and resuscitates her. Both story emphasize the role that human touch and connection is and on a God who sees us and who reaches out a hand to us to raise us up no matter how overwhelmed, or broken, or full of despair we are. and who invites us to live in hope.


Opening; Scriptures-1:52; Message-5:24; Hymn-"Great Is Thy Faithfulness"-20:58; Community Connection-23:30; Closing-25:57

Scripture Text is from Mark 5:21-43 from the New Revised Standard Version

Many thanks to Pastor Dan McKnight, the opening announcer, Elizabeth Kieschnik who reads, and Ruth Skinner who sings both the hymn and the closing song.

"Great Is Thy Faithfulness" is in the public domain.

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Pastor Paula makes a shift in Relentless Grace with this episode. Rather than continue with her series on Acts or do other series, she will be preaching on the text that she preached on in her latest worship service. After much prayer and reflection, she determined this was the best way to continue the podcast, which began before she was serving a congregation and preaching each week.

This week the text is Mark 4:35-41, which tells the story of the time Jesus was asleep in the boat with the disciples and they yelled at him, asking if he even cared. In her message, Pastor Paula focuses on what it means that Jesus in the boat with us, even when we feel like we are being swamped.

Opening; Scriptures-3:52; Message-5:15; Hymn-"It is Well With My Soul"-21:00; Community Connection-23:20; Closing-24:51

Scripture Text is from Mark 4:35-41 from the New Revised Standard Version

Many thanks to Pastor Dan McKnight, the opening announcer, Elizabeth Kieschnik who reads, Camy Wenberg who sings "It is Well With My Soul" and Ruth Skinner who sings both the hymn and the closing song.

"It is Well with My Soul" is in the public domain.

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Pastor Paula continues her series on the Book of Acts of the Apostles with the story of Peter and John healing a beggar at the gate of the Temple. Peter tells the beggar to look at them and Peter sees the beggar, offering not money, but the healing power of Jesus. As we deal with people we encounter who lurk in the shadows, our ability to see them and engage with them, acknowledging our shared humanity, can provide transformation. Rather than saying "there but by the grace of God go I" we can see and experience the grace of God that is present in every person. Knowing that helps us be agents of healing, too.

Opening; Scriptures-2:02; Message-3:41; Hymn-"Stand Up and Walk"-20:22; Community Connection-21:10; Closing-23:08

Scripture Text is from Acts 3:1-10 the New Revised Standard Version

Many thanks to Pastor Dan McKnight, the opening announcer, Elizabeth Kieschnik who reads, and Ruth Skinner who sings both the hymn and the closing song.

"Stand Up and Walk" is in the public domain.

If you wish to support this podcast and the ministry of Relentless Grace you may do so using the Patreon link below, or contact Pastor Paula at relentlessgracepodcast.com

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