Swimming in an Ocean of Love Most of us grew up thinking Christianity was about following Jesus – being good, following rules, trying our best to live like he did. But here, Jesus reveals something deeper. He's inviting us into t...

Have you ever wondered what being close to God would be like? Jesus knew and he prayed that all of us would experience that feeling, like swimming in an ocean of love.
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Strange Road to Peace: From a Donkey and to the Cross Palm Sunday to Good Friday -- a week that began with high hopes, only to end in what appeared to be tragic defeat. But things were not as they seemed.

From Palm Sunday to Good Friday, Zechariah and Luke cover this dramatic week in Jesus’s life. www.chuckwarnock.com/strange-road...

www.chuckwarnock.com/lent-4-the-j... Everyone wants to be welcomed home when they return. This week, Lent 4 readings remind us that every exile carries the hope of eventual homecoming. Read more at the link, plus Buddy the Cat...

Photo of a lamb and lion lying down togethr in the grassy savannah, a true picture of peace that Isaiah promised.

Can you imagine it? A world so deeply healed that even the relationships of predator and prey are transformed. The world Isaiah 11:6-9 envisions is not merely peaceful – it is remade, suffused with the knowledge of God like oceans swollen with truth and love. This is shalom in its ultimate form.

Glory and Resilience: 2nd Sunday in Lent The Transfiguration story shows us the glory of God revealed just before Jesus faces opposition. Yet, he remains faithful and steadfast.

www.chuckwarnock.com/glory-and-re... Glory and resilience — two stories for the 2nd Sunday in Lent. Both are important for Jesus and us. Plus the latest on Buddy the Cat. Click thru for more.

The Temptation of Jesus: First Sunday in Lent When confronted by Satan’s temptation, three times Jesus quotes exclusively from Deuteronomy 6-8. He knows he's standing in for Israel in these stories in order to re-tell it as God had intended. In t...

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The Temptation of Jesus: First Sunday in Lent When confronted by Satan’s temptation, three times Jesus quotes exclusively from Deuteronomy 6-8. He knows he's standing in for Israel in these stories in order to re-tell it as God had intended. In t...

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Experience Mountain Top Glory From Moses' radiant face at Sinai to Jesus' Transfiguration, God's glory transforms those who encounter it. Paul reminds us that in Christ, we live unveiled, reflecting a lasting transformation. Disco...

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Tomorrow is Transfiguration Sunday. The Light of God shines on Moses, from Jesus, and thru us. Check it out at ChuckWarnock.com

Love That Transforms Jesus calls us to defy the world's logic of revenge and scarcity—offering a love that transforms enemies, heals wounds, and sets us free.

chuck-warnock.ghost.io/alove-that-t... Have you ever felt like this guy? But did your outrage help? Jesus breaks the cycle of outrage and vengeance with love that changes things. Sounds corny, but worth a read.

Why does Jesus bless the "peacemakers" and what does that mean for us today? Find at at TodayShalom.com. A 3-minute read. Thanks!

Level Ground: Real Hope for Real Life Travel with Jesus, on this Sixth Sunday of Epiphany, to stand eye-to-eye with those who desperately need help, healing, and hope. Matthew's Gospel features The Sermon on the Mount, but in Luke, Jesus ...

Jesus's "Sermon on Level Ground" packs some surprises. I love the lectionary because it smacks you with things you might not tackle otherwise. Buckle your seat belt and check it out! chuck-warnock.ghost.io/level-ground...

The psalmist reminds us that evil has an expiration date, then the meek will inherit the earth and live in peace. Read more at todayshalom.com

National Heart Failure Awareness Week starts today. My free newsletter -- My Heart Failure Life -- tells of my experiences as an HF patient. I'm writing to encourage other HF patients and their supporters. chuckwarnock.substack.com Link in the bio.

A Second Heart Attack Almost Killed Me: How I Survived The story of how I became a heart failure patient

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My new Substack, My Heart Failure Life, written by an HF patient for other HF patients and those who love them. Please take a look. Thanks!

My Heart Failure Life | Chuck Warnock | Substack My personal heart failure experiences, insights, and information written to encourage fellow HF patients and their loved ones. Click to read My Heart Failure Life, by Chuck Warnock, a Substack publica...

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My newsletter from one HF patient to other HF patients and their loved ones. Join the conversation about dealing with HF. Thanks!

When Stillness Speaks “The LORD gives strength to his people; the LORD blesses his people with peace.” — Psalm 29:11. — The notification light blinked insistently on her phone. Jane reached for i…

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Overflowing Joy at Cana In Today's Newsletter – A Rhythm for Your Day + Meditation for This Week + Reflections for the Week Ahead + Resources + Preview of Next Week + My Blessing for Your Week. A Rhythm for Your Day: Debbie...

Running out of wine? Call Jesus. Save the best til last!
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When Peace Finds Us When life presses hard, peace can feel far away. But Psalm 131 offers a picture of stillness—a weaned child resting, content in its mother’s embrace. Could this ancient wisdom help us find calm ami…

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Threshold Moments: From River's Water to Spirit's Fire This week Luke's Gospel brings us to the banks of the Jordan River, where a world-changing transition is about to unfold.

Why do we jump from the wisemen to Jesus’ baptism in one week? Read my latest The Rhythm of Grace post to find out. chuck-warnock.ghost.io/threshold-mo...

From Christmas Light to Epiphany's Star Should the Wisemen be in the stable with the shepherds? What if the wrong thing historically is the right thing, theologically? Here's a look at both the last Sunday of Christmas and the significance ...

Should wisemen be included in nativity scenes? Find out from this week's newsletter, plus there's other stuff there, too. chuck-warnock.ghost.io/from-christm...

Sharing The Rhythm of Grace A new year calls for a new venture! To discover what Debbie and I have planned for 2025, please continue reading this first post here on my new site titled, The Rhythm of Grace. As you may know, I be...

I have a new website and newsletter for 2025! The Rhythm of Grace...here's a preview of coming attractions!
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1st Sunday after Christmas: Jesus in the Temple We’re in the middle of the 12 days of Christmas until Epiphany. While you might be tempted to pack Christmas up, wait until January 6 for the Magi to appear. We’ll talk about the meanin…

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Answering God’s Call: Mary’s Song and Our Response For those who have listened to my podcast, God’s Time, I appreciate your tuning in. Beginning today God’s Time is moving here to ChuckWarnock.com each week. That way if you only want to…

On this final Advent Sunday, Mary's song details Mary's response to God's call, and gives clues to what our response should be. chuckwarnockblog.wordpress.com/2024/12/19/a...

A Radical Reordering: Preparing the Way for Christ - God's Time with Chuck Warnock We’re approaching the third Sunday of Advent and today we encounter two unusual “preachers” — one on the roads of rural Georgia, and one in the Judean wilderness near the Jordan River. Both have somet...

For this third week of Advent, listen to the stories of two wild preachers — the Goat Man and John the Baptist on my podcast here — godstime.buzzsprout.com/2420797/epis...

Radical Reordering: Preparing the Way for Christ We’re approaching the third Sunday of Advent and today we encounter two unusual “preachers” — one on the roads of rural Georgia, and one in the Judean wilderness near the Jo…

Remember the Goat Man? How about John the Baptist? Read about both in my latest Advent post. chuckwarnockblog.wordpress.com/2024/12/13/r...

What does Febreze have to do with Advent? Febreze and Advent don’t seem to go together, but I’ll explain that in a moment. First, thanks for taking time to stop by today. One word of reassurance: Everything I do online is alway…

What does Febreze have to do with Advent? It might surprise you. Click on my piece for the 2nd Sunday in Advent to find out. Thanks, Chuck
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People, Get Ready: Advent is Here! - God's Time with Chuck Warnock What if waiting wasn't just a tedious pause but a powerful act of preparation? Journey with me, Chuck Warnock, as we explore the transformative season of Advent through the timeless messages of the pr...

✨ "Waiting time isn't wasted time." Explore Advent with Chuck Warnock on God's Time, inspired by Jeremiah & Curtis Mayfield. Find hope and purpose in anticipation. Listen now! #AdventJourney #Faith

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People, Get Ready! Advent is Here! Advent begins, inviting active anticipation of Christ’s coming through hope and preparation. Jeremiah’s prophecy echoes a call to justice and readiness, reminiscent of Curtis Mayfield&#…

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