The Mosaic Life Podcast

The Mosaic Life Advent with Cheryl Luke and Kat Armstrong (Week Four: Love)

Welcome to Week Four of Advent on The Mosaic Life Podcast! This week, we explore the theme of love, particularly as it is manifested in the birth of Jesus. We'll reflect on the Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus showed profound love for His disciples, despite knowing their shortcomings. We'll discuss how love today can often be misunderstood, emphasizing that true love requires action and accountability. As we prepare for Christmas, we'll consider how the incarnation of Jesus demonstrates God's sacrificial love and how we can embody this in our lives. Join us as we share practical ways to teach children about love during Advent and how embracing this theme can help us mend relationships and practice forgiveness. Thank you for joining us on this journey of love this Advent season!  Show Notes: 1 John 4:7-8: Dear friends, let us love one another, because love is from God, and everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. https://www.bible.com/bible/1713/1JN.4.7.CSB Relate Journal: This Relate Journal is designed to help you learn to stop emotional spirals and determine where your emotional and spiritual reactions originate. We hope you discover how to identify your thoughts and feelings, align them with God's Word, and begin to think and see clearly, from His perspective. This unique style of journaling is designed to help you navigate the events you encounter daily in a whole new way. Find Cheryl Luke: Instagram: www.instagram.com/cherylluke Website: www.cheryluke.com Find Kat Armstrong: Instagram: www.instagram.com/katarmstrong1 Website: www.katarmstrong.com Find The Mosaic Life: Instagram: www.instagram.com/the.mosaiclife Website: www.themosaiclife.org

The Mosaic Life Advent with Cheryl Luke and Kat Armstrong (Week 3: Joy)

Welcome to The Mosaic Life Podcast! As we celebrate the joy of Christ's arrival this Advent season, we reflect on the profound message found in 1 Peter 1:3-8, which reminds us that our joy is rooted in a living hope, even amidst trials. Joy is not merely the absence of fear; it exists alongside our struggles, providing a deeper sense of peace and contentment. In this episode, we'll explore how we can cultivate joyful anticipation in our families and communities, tapping into gratitude and connection. We'll also discuss the often-overlooked sources of joy, reminding ourselves that we are loved and understood, and that we belong to a community through Christ. However, we recognize that this season can also bring grief and sorrow. We'll share insights on navigating these emotions during Advent, emphasizing that joy and grief can coexist. We'll encourage you to cultivate gratitude, stay connected with loved ones, and find ways to bring joy to others, even in difficult times. Join us as we discuss what it means to embrace the fullness of His joy this Advent.   Show Notes:  Relate Journal  This Relate Journal is designed to help you learn to stop emotional spirals and determine where your emotional and spiritual reactions originate. We hope you discover how to identify your thoughts and feelings, align them with God's Word, and begin to think and see clearly, from His perspective. This unique style of journaling is designed to help you navigate the events you encounter daily in a whole new way.    Find Cheryl Luke: Instagram: www.instagram.com/cherylluke Website: www.cheryluke.com Find Kat Armstrong: Instagram: www.instagram.com/katarmstrong1 Website: www.katarmstrong.com Find The Mosaic Life: Instagram: www.instagram.com/the.mosaiclife Website: www.themosaiclife.org

The Mosaic Life Advent with Cheryl Luke and Kat Armstrong (Week Two: Peace)

Welcome to The Mosaic Life Podcast! In this second week of Advent, we turn our hearts toward the theme of peace. As we reflect on the arrival of Christ, we explore how His message brings harmony amidst chaos and reconciliation in our relationships. Just as the prophet Isaiah foretold, Jesus is the Prince of Peace, lighting our path through the darkness. Join us as we share stories and insights that empower us to cultivate inner peace, extend forgiveness, and embrace the beauty of community during this sacred season.   Show Notes:  Romans 15:13: 'Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. ' CSB "Peace" in Romans 15:13, εἰρήνη, is sometimes translated harmony, tranquility. Isaiah 9:2-7: 'The dominion will be vast, and its prosperity will never end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from now on and forever. The zeal of the Lord of Armies will accomplish this. For a child will be born for us, a son will be given to us, and the government will be on his shoulders. He will be named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. For every trampling boot of battle and the bloodied garments of war will be burned as fuel for the fire. For you have shattered their oppressive yoke and the rod on their shoulders, the staff of their oppressor, just as you did on the day of Midian. You have enlarged the nation and increased its joy. The people have rejoiced before you as they rejoice at harvest time and as they rejoice when dividing spoils. The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; a light has dawned on those living in the land of darkness. ' CSB Romans 12:18: 'If possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.' CSB Relate Journal  This Relate Journal is designed to help you learn to stop emotional spirals and determine where your emotional and spiritual reactions originate. We hope you discover how to identify your thoughts and feelings, align them with God's Word, and begin to think and see clearly, from His perspective. This unique style of journaling is designed to help you navigate the events you encounter daily in a whole new way.    Find Cheryl Luke: Instagram: www.instagram.com/cherylluke Website: www.cheryluke.com Find Kat Armstrong: Instagram: www.instagram.com/katarmstrong1 Website: www.katarmstrong.com Find The Mosaic Life: Instagram: www.instagram.com/the.mosaiclife Website: www.themosaiclife.org

The Mosaic Life Advent with Cheryl Luke and Kat Armstrong (Week One: Hope)

Welcome to The Mosaic Life Podcast! As we enter the Advent season, we reflect on the profound hope found in Christ's coming. Each Gospel account speaks into centuries of silence and darkness, shining light on our journey. This season invites us to cultivate hope amidst life's challenges, reminding us that even in our brokenness, God is weaving a beautiful mosaic. Join us as we explore ways to embrace hope, nourish our souls, and live with intention during this sacred time. Find Cheryl Luke: Instagram: www.instagram.com/cherylluke Website: www.cheryluke.com Find Kat Armstrong: Instagram: www.instagram.com/katarmstrong1 Website: www.katarmstrong.com Find The Mosaic Life: Instagram: www.instagram.com/the.mosaiclife Website: www.themosaiclife.org

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