Do joy, gladness, and singing mark the attitude and motivation of my heart and ministry? Lead Pastor, Blake Holmes joins Emma Dotter on the podcast today to ask the question, "Do I live with a proper perspective of who God is, His sovereignty and His love for me?" This reminds us that we aren't in control, God is and he cares deeply for us.

Blake's previous episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey/id1600151923?i=1000640223995

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Holiness by definition is something worthy of complete devotion and in Psalm 99 we get to see that God deserves our complete devotion because He is holy. Watermark student, Ruthie Weinmann joins Emma Dotter on the podcast today. We are called to look different as Christ-followers and be transformed; however, we cannot do this on our efforts. Thankfully as believers, Jesus has sent us His spirit to transform us into the image of Christ.

Additional Scripture Referenced in Today's episode:
Luke 13:24, "Strive to enter through the narrow door"

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The joy in Psalm 98 jumps off the page for Michael Stubbs who is joining Emma Dotter on the podcast today. Our faithful God seasons our faith journey with shelter from the storms of life. Psalm 98 is the joy found in proclaiming the faithful goodness of our God. A new song to our God is a heart story sung with voices and instruments. Can you sing your new song?

Summit (Men's Bible Study) Link: https://www.watermark.org/events/5836-summit-men-s-bible-study-1-kings-fall

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Today on the podcast, Lauren Atkinson asks us to sit in the fact that the Lord reigns. This truth impacts every part of our life, yet we often skip over it. Lauren takes us through what it means to reign and how we should respond in light of our King.

Additional Scripture Referenced in Today's Passage:
Luke 19:40, "He answered, 'I tell you, if these were silent, the very stones would cry out.'"
Genesis 12 & 22, Through Abraham, all of the nations will be blessed.

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Today, Timothy Ateek is back in the podcast studio with Emma Dotter to share how God used Psalm 96 in his time away this summer. This enthronement psalm calls us to worship God with a new song blessing His name, or his character and everything that is praiseworthy about Him. What is the song in our hearts to God? Is God reigning in our lives in such a way that we naturally want to share the gospel with others? Just as Israel was to be a light to surrounding nations, so we are to be a light not just in Dallas, Texas, but to the ends of the earth. Join us in evaluating our hearts and ascribing the glory He is due, which is far more than we are willing or able to give, yet He is worthy of all glory forever.

Additional Scripture Referenced
Revelation 1 – John thinks he has died because of how great God's glory is

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Today, Emma Dotter walks us through Psalm 95 and explores how spiritual disciplines, despite their challenges, can strengthen our faith through reliance on the Holy Spirit.

Additional Scripture Referenced in Today's Podcast:
Galatians 5:22-23, "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law."
2 Corinthians 7:1, "Therefore, since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God."
Romans 12:1-2, "Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship."
Romans 7:15-20, "I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do."
John 15:1-8, "I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing."
2 Timothy 1:7, "For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline."

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Today, Emma Dotter is joined by faithful Watermark member Scott Meyers to talk through Psalm 94. As we think about the atrocities that occurred on September 11th, 2001, we know well the effects of wickedness on the world. How does God's justice and presence bring comfort in a broken world? We see in Psalm 94 that God's response to evil is not distant or removed. He bring justice and redemption through the coming of His Son Jesus Christ.

If you'd like to hear more about Watermark's Re:Generation ministry check out this link: https://www.watermark.org/ministries/regeneration-recovery

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God's decrees are trustworthy and we can rely on Him. Emma Dotter is joined by faithful Watermark member, Scott Robertson. The term translated “decrees” in Psalm 93 refer to God’s law/commands recorded throughout the Old Testament. We get to see that God's design, decrees and plans are always what's best and He can be trusted.

Additional Scripture Referenced in Today's Episode:
Romans 8:1, "There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus."
Matthew 14, Jesus walks on water

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