The Dwelling Richly Podcast

What does the supremacy of Christ have to do with your hope?

In this session of Colossians: Rooted & Renewed, we walk verse by verse through Colossians chapter 1 and discover how Paul connects the supremacy of Jesus to the unshakable hope believers have — and the hope we can confidently offer a lost world.

If you’ve ever wondered: • What does “firstborn of all creation” really mean? • Does Colossians 1 teach that Jesus i...

Welcome to session two of Dwelling Richly: we’re learning how to stop snacking on verses and actually feast on Colossians. We’ll use the D-W-E-L-L method to read with context, link Scripture to Scripture, and let Paul’s words shape how we live.

Short, practical, and heart-focused — this session helps you read like the Bible was meant to be read, trust the Spirit to teach you, and walk away rooted, renewed, and full of thanksgiving.

Welcome to "Colossians: Rooted & Renewed" - First teaching session in this Bible study series!

This session is all about learning how to slow down, lean into Scripture, and let God’s Word actually live in you (not just check a box). We’ll walk through the D-W-E-L-L rhythm, build simple habits, and do it together in community—praying, planning, and prioritizing our time with Jesus.

Grab your Bible, your Grace Group, and a cup of...

Bethlehem's Quiet Promise: Finding Fulfillment in the Little Things

Welcome to Week 4 of Advent and the 5th week of the God's Perfect Timing devotional. As Christmas draws near, this message invites you to pause and reflect on the fulfillment of God’s promises through the coming of Christ. Together, we trace the Scriptures that lead us to Bethlehem, the incarnation, and the quiet faithfulness that brought God’s plan to completion i...

Welcome to Week 4 of the God's Perfect Timing devotional and the 3rd week of Advent.

Joy is a word we hear a lot during Advent—but Scripture invites us to slow down and think more carefully about what joy really is, where it comes from, and how it grows in ordinary, often difficult seasons of life. In this Week 4 message from the God’s Perfect Timing devotional journey, we step into the third week of Advent and spend time with a be...

Welcome to Week 3 of the God's Perfect Timing devotional.

This week’s readings are a gentle reminder that God often works quietly, shaping and softening our hearts long before we see the full picture.

Take a breath, sit with these passages, and notice how the waiting and small moments are not wasted but part of something good. I’m praying for you as you rest in that steady, loving preparation.

This devotional journal offers a gentl...

This first Advent message brings us into the quiet longing of Zechariah and Elizabeth—two faithful servants of God who lived many years with unanswered prayers. Their story invites us to slow down, think biblically about waiting, and recognize the tender ways God prepares His people in His perfect timing.

If you’ve ever carried a long prayer, or wondered what God is doing in the quieter seasons of life, this message will give fresh...

Welcome to Week 2 of the God's Perfect Timing devotional.

Advent begins long before Bethlehem. In this first week of Advent, we slow down and look at the earliest promises God spoke over a weary world. Before shepherds heard the angels sing, before Mary received her news, God was already preparing a story of redemption.

If your heart feels stretched thin or you’re carrying long-standing prayers, these passages offer steady hope. We...

Welcome to week one of the Dwelling Richly devotional, God’s Perfect Timing. This week we’re slowing down with Psalms, Deuteronomy, and Philippians to practice thankfulness and remember how steady God has been.

Take a few minutes each day to read, reflect, and jot down what stands out — maybe one attribute of God, a moment He provided, or a short line from Psalm 136 to carry you through. If you haven’t printed the devotional yet, g...

I wrote a gentle devotional called "God's Perfect Timing" to help us stay in God's Word during the holiday rush.

It's 50 days (five short prompts a week for seven weeks), taking you from the Sunday before Thanksgiving through the Sunday after New Year's. Each day gives a tiny Bible prompt, a quick thought, and space to jot one simple reflection — nothing overwhelming, just a steady rhythm to keep your heart grounded.

I'd love for y...

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What if anxiety does not get the last word? In this final chapter of Philippians we walk through a clear, biblical pathway for steady hearts in unsteady times: rejoicing in the Lord, practicing gentleness, praying with thanksgiving, guarding our minds, and learning the secret of contentment in Christ. If you have felt the mental spin cycle, this teaching gives...

Philippians 3 is a call to focus—press on toward the goal of Christ. Paul warns against false confidence and shows us the surpassing worth of knowing Jesus. This message inspires us to keep our eyes fixed on the prize and persevere with joy.

Philippians: Joyful & Steady is a 6-session study verse-by-verse through this impactful epistle. Sessions 1 & 2 will give you...

From back in the archives, this is the first sermon I preached - July, 2013. If you’ve ever felt ‘meh’ about faith or struggled with life’s hard questions, this sermon gently calls you back to the wonder of who God is and how a humble response can change everything. This is a reminder that God isn’t just a distant idea or a casual checkbox; He’s holy, powerful, and deeply personal. I invite you to move from indifference or frustr...

What does real humility look like—and why does it lead to joy? In this session from Philippians: Joyful & Steady, we'll walk through one of the most beautiful passages in Scripture—the “Christ Hymn” of Philippians 2. Discover how Jesus’ downward path of obedience and self-emptying becomes the model for our own lives of unity, service, and radiant joy.

If you’ve ever struggled to surrender pride, to love people who are hard to l...

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After 15 wonderful years serving at La Mirada Church, I’ll be retiring as Women’s and Children’s Pastor. I’m deeply grateful for every moment and every person God allowed me to walk alongside.

As I began my comments on th...

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This Message: Paul’s joy isn’t shaken by prison walls. His life, prayer, and example call us to live worthy of the gospel, standing firm together in Christ. Paul’s writing from prison and yet he’s full of steady, grateful j...

Theology isn’t abstract—it’s lived. Your life is your testimony. The way you respond to trials, the way you show joy, the way you carry burdens—all of it proclaims who you believe God is. This message equips you to let your theology and your testimony walk hand in hand.

I'm inviting you on a discipleship journey into a life that is Christ-centered and gospel-fueled: “I want to be everything about the gospel. “For me to live is Chri...

Welcome to "Philippians: Joyful & Steady" - First teaching session in this Bible study series! This is part 1 of "How to Study the Bible." First, some general principles, and then in part 2, specifics for studying and dwelling well through Philippians.

 Do you ever feel stuck in your Bible study, unsure how to connect with God's Word in a meaningful way? Or perhaps you find yourself struggling to truly experience the freedom th...

This episode digs into a tough but real question: does God fight for us when we feel attacked or misrepresented? We walk through Scripture to understand God’s character, how to check our hearts, and why godly friendships and humility matter more than instant vindication. I share practical steps, key verses to meditate on, and encouragement to trust God’s timing while pursuing holiness. Let’s think it through toget...