In this episode, Dr. Mo further explores the discipline of Rest.  Dr. Mo continues to discuss Genesis 2:1-3 where we see how God Himself modeled rest for us.  We are invited to conduct a time budget so that we will be able to trace where we invest our time.  We are also asked to consider the season of life we are in and what purposes are to be accomplished during the current season. Are we willing to consider some of the tasks we attempt to complete during this season, may not be the appropriate tasks for the season?  Tune in to this episode as we think about how the world ..read more

In this episode, Dr. Mo celebrates five years of the podcast!  Dr. Mo reflects on five years of podcasting as she understands that worship is an act of obedience.  We look at Genesis 22:5 where Abraham takes his son, Isaac, to be sacrificed.  It is the first time in the Scriptures the word “worship” is used.  Dr. Mo discusses places where she has failed to execute all God has shown and instructed her concerning the podcast. She talks about continuing the work wholeheartedly as an act of worship, that is, obedience unto God. Which includes fully executing the vision God has ..read more

In this episode, Dr. Mo continues to discuss ways we can start the new year being more organized, productive, or more efficient by considering the discipline of rest.  We are studying Genesis 2:1-3 and observing God’s model for rest that we can apply to our lives.  God completed the work He purposed to do each day.  God is God and still chose to establish boundaries each day as to what He would complete.  This should motivate us to be realistic in what we can accomplish in a given day.  Tune in to this episode as we think about God choosing a day of rest, blessing it ..read more

In this episode, Dr. Mo continues to discuss ways we can start the new year being more organized, productive, or more efficient.   We are still delving in Genesis 1 for principles that help us frame how to order our days toward productivity.  Starting at verse 4 throughout the remainder of the chapter, we see three themes emerging:  (1) God was productive and creating every day; (2) He reviewed all of His accomplishments at the end of the day and blessed the day declaring it was good; and (3) when He made humankind He declared that it was VERY good.  Tune in to this episo ..read more

In this episode, Dr. Mo continues to discuss some of the approaches we take at the beginning of a new year when seeking to get organized or set other aspirational goals.  We continue to look at Genesis 1 with a focus on verse 3 and the three words “Let there be”.  We are still thinking of Genesis 1 as a frame to consider how God might be inviting us to create and exercise an authority using the words “let there be”. Tune in to this episode as we contemplate an invitation from God to create and establish. We must also consider what is required of us to implement, maintain, and prote ..read more

Happy New Year! In this first episode of this New Year, Dr. Mo talks about how some people resolve to get organized at the beginning of the year.  We look at Genesis 1:1-3 to discuss a framework that we can apply to our specific lives for our unique circumstances.  There are places in our lives that we feel are empty, dark, or without form.  Tune in to this episode as we ponder if God is inviting the creative parts of us to create in these places - emotionally, mentally, relationally, or spiritually - that we feel are without form.  ..read more

As we continue in the Season of Advent, Dr. Gadson reviews her devotional booklet,“Reflections on the Life of Mary”.   In this devotional,  Dr. Gadson encourages us to remember the true meaning of the season of Advent.  We are encouraged to focus our hearts and minds on Jesus, Who is the Spirit of Christmas, as we reflect on the life of His mother, Mary.  Tune in to this episode as we look to this blessed woman, Mary. We will see how her youth, her yielding, and her yes has forever changed the trajectory of history!  Information for Dr. Gadson https://www.drmonique ..read more

In this episode, Dr. Mo concludes this impromptu series on unification of the Body of Christ through the following three points:  Recognizing diversification  A common focus Toward a common good - love Tune in to this episode as we close out the season of Advent focusing on the theme of love.  We look to I Corinthians 13  to determine if we pursue love. We should recognize that love and good will is not only during the “magic” of the Christmas season but also throughout the entire year.  Do you pursue love?  https://www.drmoniquesmithgadson.com/ Link to order ..read more

In this episode, Dr. Mo continues to discuss unification of the Body of Christ through three points: Recognizing diversification  A common focus Toward a common good - love Tune in to this episode as we are in the season of Advent focusing on the theme of joy.  We look to I Corinthians 12:19-27 to consider how to cultivate joy in the Body of Christ. We are asked to engage in self-examination by considering are there members of the Body or non-members that we say we do not need?   Can we imagine the joy we cultivate by treating all individuals with honor and respect as God int ..read more

In this episode, Dr. Mo continues to discuss unification of the Body of Christ through three points: Recognizing diversification  A common focus Toward a common good - love Tune in to this episode as we are in the season of Advent focusing on the theme of peace.  We look to I Corinthians 12:13-18 to engage in a self-examination by asking ourselves have we accepted how God has made us and arranged us in the Body of Christ as He desires? Are we at peace? https://www.drmoniquesmithgadson.com/ Link to order “Finding Hope in A Dark Place”: https://lexhampress.com/search?query=Finding ..read more