Life-Giving Water Messages

Life-Giving Water Messages

Weekly, Biblically-based, Christ-centered messages by Rev. Todd R. Lattig.

Episodes

April 14, 2024 18 mins

In this episode, Rev. Todd reminds us in resurrecting, Jesus gives us hope for new life. This hope is life and joy for all creation!

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In this episode, Rev. Todd reminds us that fear may grip us, but courage empowered by faith in the risen Christ leads us forward.

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In this episode, Rev. Todd reminds us that while facing reality can sometimes cause us great pain and sorrow, Jesus shows us how this important step can lead us to necessary, God-seeking action.

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In this episode, Rev. Todd reminds us that while facing reality can sometimes cause us great pain and sorrow, Jesus shows us how this important step can lead us to necessary, God-seeking action.

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In this episode, Rev. Todd reminds us that in a world of “either/or,” lament can bring us to a more honest place of “both/and.” We can both reckon with the full weight of our sorrows and experience hope in our faithful, loving God.

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In this episode, Rev. Todd reminds us that when we recognize or experience injustice, crying out together in words and actions can move us closer to God’s vision for humanity and stir us to make change.

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In this episode, Rev. Todd reminds us that Jesus did not always love his options and in the midst of lament, he still freely chose to surrender to God.

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In this episode, Rev. Todd reminds us that Job’s response to his friends ensures us that we can be honest with God in even the most painful situations, trusting God to be God in the process.

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In this episode, Rev. Todd reminds us that in Lent, lament invites us to face our humanity. Lament is a natural part of our faithful, loving response to a world marked by sin and brokenness.

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In this episode, Rev. Todd reminds us that some of our deepest troubles can come from within us. As we bring them to God, we can grieve and turn from our sins with readiness to receive God’s ever-present grace.

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February 11, 2024 15 mins

In this episode, Rev. Todd reminds us that "being holy" does not mean we are “holier than thou”; rather, getting being holy means embracing God’s divine plan for our lives..

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In this episode, Rev. Todd reminds us that in the United Methodist Church, communion is a means of grace and a holy mystery where Christ is spiritually present and the invitation is open to all.

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In this episode, Rev. Todd reminds us that in the United Methodist Church, holy conferencing focuses on the ability of laity and clergy to come together and discuss and discern difficult topics guided by the Holy Spirit, which can be a witness to the world. The local church can also engage in holy conferencing through its ministry and decision-making.

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In this episode, Rev. Todd reminds us that holiness calls us to a missional connection with our communities and the world.

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January 14, 2024 27 mins

In this episode, Rev. Todd reminds us that grace is a gift from God given freely to all people, and because of this gift we are saved.

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January 7, 2024 19 mins

In this episode, Rev. Todd reminds us that Holy Baptism is God’s cleansing of our original sin, initiation into Christ’s Holy Church, incorporation into the body of Christ, and empowerment by the Holy Spirit for a lifelong process of discipleship in community.

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In this episode, Rev. Todd reminds us that God invites us to face the unknown with courage, like Mary did.

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December 24, 2023 15 mins

In this episode, Rev. Todd reminds us to Go; Emmanuel, God, is with us.

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December 17, 2023 20 mins

In this episode, Rev. Todd reminds us that to testify is to tell how our story is part of God’s story.

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December 10, 2023 21 mins

In this episode, Rev. Todd reminds us that to get ready is to prepare our hearts and lives for Jesus.

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