"The Power of the Spirit" Part 1
The Trinity—God being three-in-one—is a hard concept to grasp. On one level, it’s impossible to fully comprehend this divine mystery. And yet, each member of the Godhead has a unique place in our lives, including the Person of the Holy Spirit! Today on Discover the Word, the group will begin this week’s series called, “The Power of the Spirit.” Join…
The Power of the Spirit
The night before the cross, Jesus shocked His followers by telling them He was going…
A Mighty Fortress : A legacy of hymns CD
A Mighty Fortress: A Legacy of Hymns is a 2-CD collection featuring the foundational hymns you love. With both choral and instrumental arrangements, this memorable listening experience contains more than 50 great hymns of faith that will honor God and lift your heart to Him.
Naomi or Ruth? Part 5
The central character in the Old Testament Book of Ruth is . . . Ruth. Or is it? Today on Discover the Word, the group and guest Torrey Robinson weigh in on why they think this famous book of the Bible is actually more about Naomi than Ruth. Wrap up the week with longtime Discover the Word group member Haddon…
Is God at work in your mess? Part 4
Naomi’s story begins with a mess, but ends with a blessing. Today on Discover the Word, guest Torrey Robinson and the group assess the character of Boaz, Naomi, and Ruth. They weren’t perfect, but they were virtuous, notable standouts in a culture that had largely forgotten God. Is God at work in your mess? Listen today on Discover the Word!
Don’t let your pain distort the goodness of God Part 3
At one time or another, we’ve all felt hurt, wounded or angry. And in the midst of our pain, it’s easy for our viewpoint to get distorted and lose sight of the goodness and greatness of God. Today on Discover the Word, the group along with guest Torrey Robinson explore Naomi’s lament, using her lack of perspective to help us see our…
Anger is not necessarily a bad thing, as long as you don’t stay there Part 2
Have you ever felt angry with God? Well, that’s not necessarily a bad thing as long as you don’t stay angry! Today on Discover the Word, the group and guest Torrey Robinson examine the life of the Old Testament woman Naomi and why she returned to Israel so sorrowful and bitter. Naomi sounded like she blamed God for her predicament,…
Boaz, the husband of Ruth and ancestor of Jesus Part 1
Ever wished you could sit down with one of your favorite Bible characters to learn what makes them tick? Today on Discover the Word, we welcome Boaz to the table—the husband of Ruth and ancestor of Jesus. Torrey Robinson, son of longtime Discover the Word group member Haddon Robinson, plays the part of Boaz in a riveting dramatic monologue! Don’t miss…
Discover the Word Coffee Mug & Our Daily Bread Prayer Journal
Pull up a chair, grab your Discover the Word coffee mug and Our Daily Bread Prayer Journal, and join the Discover the Word team for enlightening and engaging conversations about God's living Word.
The Book of Naomi
Pastor Torrey Robinson contends that the Old Testament book of Ruth is really Naomi's story.…
Wisdom is the fruit of repentance Part 5
Hiding our sin leads to inner turmoil, but wisdom is the fruit of repentance. Today on Discover the Word, we will talk about the profound wisdom David learned when he finally came clean about his hidden sins. Find out why we can have joy when we are corrected and taught by God! Listen today to Discover the Word!
Trading guilt and shame for rescue and relief Part 4
Have you ever practiced “self-protection,” where you hide your failures and try to control how people perceive you? Today on Discover the Word, the group talks about how King David’s attempt to hide his sins put him in a precarious place with God. That is, until he confessed and was able to trade his songs of guilt and shame for…
David’s “year of hiding and denial” Part 3
“I’ll lose control, I’ll lose credibility, I’ll lose face.” That’s what we often fear will happen if we “come clean” about our sins. But we lose a whole lot more when we’re too stubborn to “fess up,” and continue to try and hide things—from God and from others. Today on Discover the Word, we'll discuss David’s “year of hiding and…
Forgiveness and correction go hand in hand Part 2
Most of us wince a little when someone corrects us. It’s awkward, and sometimes painful. But we love it when someone extends forgiveness! Today on Discover the Word, we will take a look at Psalm 32. It’s a poem that shows how forgiveness and correction go hand in hand . . . and both are a blessing from God. Listen today…
The Way Back -- The Way Forward
In Psalm 32, considered by many to be a companion to David's song of repentance…
