Fearfully and Wonderfully Made

A Friend of a Friend 
Throughout our life we have choices, those choices all stem from our free will and if we chose to use our free will to follow Christ or follow the world. The world is all about our flesh and the struggle is hard. In Galatians, we can see the vast contrast between the two. “For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh, for these are opposed to each other, to keep you from doing the things you want to do. But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law. Now the worlds of the flesh are evident: sexual immorality, impurity, sensuality, idolatry, sorcery, enmity, strife, jealousy, fits of anger, rivalries, dissensions, divisions, envy, drunkenness, orgies, and things like these. I warn you, as I warned you before, that those who do such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control: against such things there is no law. And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. If we live by the Spirit, let us also keep in step with the Spirit. Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, envying one another.”  Galatians 5:17-26 ESVDo you see the contrast? The first the “fruits of the flesh” is all about self. It is things that are the opposite of the “fruits of the Spirit.” They are constantly at war within us. What we choose with our free will is so important. Are we going to choose the desires of the flesh that “feel good” but ultimately break us down and add bondage to us, or are we going to choose to submit to the Spirit and forsake our fleshly desires which are freeing us from the bondage of the flesh? That doesn’t mean we won't mess up. Just because we have forgiveness when we fall doesn’t mean we should think it is okay to pursue our fleshly desires. As Paul states: “What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin that grace may abound? By no means! How can we who died to sin still live in it? Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life.” Romans 6:1-4 ESV We must follow Christ. Follow his ways and follow his example. Before he was crucified on the cross he said this: “… Abba, Father, all things are possible for you. Remove this cup from me. Yet not what I will, but what you will.” Mark 14:36 ESVWe have a choice to make of our own free will. No one can choose it for us. It is our choice to make. No one can be a Christian for you. This is one thing I have talked about with my kids. Because growing up with people who say they believe in Christ made me think I was a “Christian.” I claimed to be a Christian my whole life. Yet, I did not follow him. I did not love him, and I did not have ANY fruit of the Spirit. I just knew about him. Let me clarify what I am talking about. When I was younger there were times when I read the Bible. They were few and far between. I knew of Jesus but I didn’t know him personally. I heard of him but didn’t communicate with him. I didn’t want to read my bible because it was so much easier to do other things. However, I told everyone who asked that I was a Christian. I was what is called a cultural Christian. I knew of Jesus, I knew he died on the cross, and I knew he was God. We can know about someone without knowing them personally. He was more like a friend of a friend but not really my friend. You can know things about a “friend of a friend” but that doesn’t mean they know you. It wasn’t until I wanted to meet this “friend of a friend” that I grew to know what it was like to be his. During that process, I learned that a lot of what I previously believed about him wasn’t accurate. That began my journey. I started off with fruits of the flesh but as a grew to know him he started fixing my heart my desires. That doesn’t mean all my fleshly desires are gone. It means I am a work in process. I’m not perfect. But my savior is and he will help me along the way. Now back to what I was saying about my kids. I tell them there will be a time when they have to choose to be a Christian or not. When they fully understand what that means. When they fully know what Christ did for them. Because we all get that choice. I cannot believe for them but I can point them in the right direction. Even though, we want to believe for someone or hope that they believe in Christ. It is ultimately them who have to choose. We can pray that the Lord will soften their heart, guide them to the truth, but we can not choose for them. God is still good. I hope this helps someone out there who has been struggling with the same thing. Sometimes I wish that I could show people but the only way I really can is to be more Christ-like. Sometimes I don’t really shine his light the way I should. Pray for the world, pray for those who persecute you, and pray they find the truth. Grace and peace fam. OTDM Website: https://outofthedarknessministry.comOTDM Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OutoftheDarknessMinistry

In this episode, Jenn reads in Psalm 1.OTDM Website: https://outofthedarknessministry.comOTDM Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OutoftheDarknessMinistry

In this episode, Jennifer reads the parable of the sower. FWM blog: https://fwmpodcast.wordpress.com/OTDM Free Bible: https://www.outofthedarknessministry.com/bibles.htmlOTDM YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/outofthedarknessministryFWM YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeLqc3VYSlotT9vSp3V2TyQ

In this episode, I don't do a bible teaching, I don't do a testimony, but I do tell the listeners what I have been going through this week. MY BLOG: https://fwmpodcast.wordpress.comOTDM Website: https://outofthedarknessministry.comFREE PRINTABLE READING PLAN: https://fwmpodcast.wordpress.com/2021/05/17/acts-june-2021-reading-plan/My YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeLqc3VYSlotT9vSp3V2TyQOTDM YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/outofthedarknessministryEMAIL: fwmpodcast@gmail.comORSecretary@outofthedarknessministry.com

In this episode, I delve into 1 John 4:1-6. The famous passage about "testing the spirits." Get a Free Bible: https://www.outofthedarknessministry.com/bibles.htmlMy Blog: https://fwmpodcast.wordpress.com/1 John 4:1-62 Peter 2:1Matthew 24:11Matthew 7:15-171 Corinthians 12:132 Thessalonians 2:4.1 John 2:221 John 2:18Romans 8:311 Corinthians 2:21 John 3:31John 15:192 Corinthians 5:17John 8:471 Corinthians 2:12The Blog post on this topic: https://fwmpodcast.wordpress.com/2021/05/07/1-john-41-6/Don't forget to check out the Podcast My husband and I do called "out of the darkness ministry" it is on all the major podcatchers.

In this episode, Jenn reads Hebrews Chapter 1 and goes into the supremacy of Jesus Christ.

In this episode, Jenn goes over 2 Corinthians 4:7-12 and what it means to be jars of clay. Free Bible: https://www.outofthedarknessministry.com/bibles.htmlOTDM website:https://www.outofthedarknessministry.com/OTDM YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/outofthedarknessministryThe Bible exposition commentary: https://amzn.to/3sHquIm(Please note that the commentary I may not agree with fully, but for this study I liked it.)

In this episode, I discuss one of the trending apps kids use called Tic Tok and how parents need to be more aware of it along with the dangers of it.

In this episode, Jenn closes up season one of her podcast with part three of proverbs 31. OTDM Free Bibles and Prayer requests: https://www.outofthedarknessministry.com My blog: https://www.mychristianlifeasamom.com/My YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeLqc3VYSlotT9vSp3V2TyQOTDM YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/outofthedarknessministry

In this episode, I break down Proverbs 31:10-19. I start off by reading all the verses then we do a verse by verse break down to delve into what the passage means. While also asking a few questions about the proverbs 31 woman. Berean Study Bible - https://biblehub.com/bsb/Free Bible - https://www.outofthedarknessministry.com/bibles.htmlOTDM YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/outofthedarknessministryFWM Study Community YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeLqc3VYSlotT9vSp3V2TyQ

In this episode, Jenn reads out of Proverbs 31:1-9 in the first part of a series. Jenn goes over the first passage within chapter 31. So grab your bible and follow along. 

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In this episode, Jenn discusses a season of loneliness and how she coped with it. OTDM Free Bibles and Prayer requests: https://www.outofthedarknessministry.com Please subscribe to all of our Youtube channels so that you don’t miss any of our get-togethers. The schedule is as follows:Monday 7pm Central: Omega Frequency - BDK & Kurt Lee https://www.youtube.com/user/omegafrequencyTuesday 2pm Central: The Fourth Watch - Justen and Wes Faull https://www.youtube.com/user/4thwatchradioWednesday 7pm Central: Reclaiming The Faith - Phil Bakerhttps://www.youtube.com/c/philbakerThursday 2pm Central: The Fourth Watch - Justen and Wes Faullhttps://www.youtube.com/user/4thwatchradioFriday: Omega Frequency Live Programing. https://www.youtube.com/user/omegafrequencySaturday 8pm Central: Omega Frequency - BDK & Kurt Leehttps://www.youtube.com/user/omegafrequencySunday 8 pm Central: Out Of The Darkness Ministry - Wade and Jenn Clarkhttps://www.youtube.com/c/outofthedarknessministry

In this episode, Sandy tells her testimony, She talks shares how God used her faith as a child to bring her parents into church. OTDM Free Bibles and Prayer requests: https://www.outofthedarknessministry.com Please subscribe to all of our Youtube channels so that you don’t miss any of our get-togethers. The schedule is as follows:Monday 7pm Central: Omega Frequency - BDK & Kurt Lee https://www.youtube.com/user/omegafrequencyTuesday 2pm Central: The Fourth Watch - Justen and Wes Faull https://www.youtube.com/user/4thwatchradioWednesday 7pm Central: Reclaiming The Faith - Phil Bakerhttps://www.youtube.com/c/philbakerThursday 2pm Central: The Fourth Watch - Justen and Wes Faullhttps://www.youtube.com/user/4thwatchradioFriday: Omega Frequency Live Programing. https://www.youtube.com/user/omegafrequencySaturday 8pm Central: Omega Frequency - BDK & Kurt Leehttps://www.youtube.com/user/omegafrequencySunday 2pm Central: Out Of The Darkness Ministry - Wade and Jenn Clarkhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC36Zxujat7b5M0ZvPOStF0Q

In this episode, Beverly Smart testifies. She tells how God moved through her life after years of torment. OTDM Free Bibles and Prayer requests: https://www.outofthedarknessministry.com Please subscribe to all of our Youtube channels so that you don’t miss any of our get-togethers. The schedule is as follows:Monday 7 pm Central: Omega Frequency - BDK & Kurt Lee https://www.youtube.com/user/omegafrequencyTuesday 2 pm Central: The Fourth Watch - Justen and Wes Faull https://www.youtube.com/user/4thwatchradioWednesday 7 pm Central: Reclaiming The Faith - Phil Bakerhttps://www.youtube.com/c/philbakerThursday 2 pm Central: The Fourth Watch - Justen and Wes Faullhttps://www.youtube.com/user/4thwatchradioFriday: Omega Frequency Live Programing. https://www.youtube.com/user/omegafrequencySaturday 8 pm Central: Omega Frequency - BDK & Kurt Leehttps://www.youtube.com/user/omegafrequencySunday 2 pm Central: Out Of The Darkness Ministry - Wade and Jenn Clarkhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC36Zxujat7b5M0ZvPOStF0Q

What does it mean to be the "Salt of the earth" or the "Light of the world"? In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus told his followers that they need to be the salt and light. My blog: https://www.mychristianlifeasamom.com/OTDM Free Bibles and Prayer requests: https://www.outofthedarknessministry.comHerald the end Show: https://www.youtube.com/user/omegafrequencyOmega Frequency: http://www.omegafrequency.com/FWM women's group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/423446078101670FWM FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/FWMStudyCommunity/Grasping God's Word Textbook: https://amzn.to/2WoZGzHHolmans illustrated Bible handbook: https://amzn.to/2IUw3OT

In this episode, Jennifer goes over her goals for this podcast. What she wants the future of this podcast to look like. How often she will drop episodes. And the overall goals. My blog: https://www.mychristianlifeasamom.com/OTDM Free Bibles and Prayer requests: https://www.outofthedarknessministry.comHerald the end Show: https://www.youtube.com/user/omegafrequencyFWM women's group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/423446078101670FWM FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/FWMStudyCommunity/

Have you ever read psalms 23? If not it starts like this "The Lord is my shepherd..." In this episode, I am going to break down psalms 23 line by line and dig into what it could mean. So, kick back grab your bible and study the scripture with me. My blog: https://www.mychristianlifeasamom.com/OTDM Free Bibles and Prayer requests: https://www.outofthedarknessministry.comHerald the end Show: https://www.spreaker.com/user/fourthwatchradioOmega Frequency: http://www.omegafrequency.com/FWM women's group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/423446078101670FWM FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/FWMStudyCommunity/

In this episode, I continue the bible study in Ruth 3 and 4. So, dig into the word and learn with me. This is how I learn the bible and I hope you enjoy coming along on the process. Let's read together and delve into the scriptures. My blog: https://www.mychristianlifeasamom.com/OTDM Free Bibles and Prayer requests: https://www.outofthedarknessministry.comHerald the end Show: https://www.spreaker.com/user/fourthwatchradioOmega Frequency: http://www.omegafrequency.com/FWM women's group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/423446078101670FWM FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/FWMStudyCommunity/

In this episode, Jenn picks up where she left off in part one of the Ruth series. She talks about the Who, What, When, Where, and Why's of Chapter 2 and how we can see the New Testament in the Old Testament. OTDM - https://www.spreaker.com/show/out-of-the-darkness-ministryPrayer and FREE bibles - https://outofthedarknessministry.comHerald the end - https://www.spreaker.com/show/4th-watch-with-justen-faullOmega Frequency - http://www.omegafrequency.com/FB Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/423446078101670/Blog - www.mychristianlifeasamom.comPrintable - https://www.mychristianlifeasamom.com/uploads/1/1/5/5/115565427/ruth_in_depth_bible_study_1.pdf

In this episode, Jenn discusses the book of Ruth. She delves into the first chapter and breaks down the Who, What, When, and Where's in the passage along with looking at the lessons learned. Out of the darkness Ministry - https://www.outofthedarknessministry.comFree Bible- https://www.outofthedarknessministry.com/bibles.htmlPrayer - https://www.outofthedarknessministry.com/prayer.htmlOut of the Darkness Ministry Podcast - https://www.spreaker.com/show/out-of-the-darkness-ministryHerald the End - https://www.spreaker.com/show/4th-watch-with-justen-faullOmega Frequency - http://www.omegafrequency.com/Ruth Printable - https://www.mychristianlifeasamom.com/uploads/1/1/5/5/115565427/ruth_in_depth_bible_study_1.pdf