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Ever feel like you’re watching God work from the sidelines, wondering if you’re meant for more? We pull a thread through Luke 8 and Ephesians 2 to uncover a bold truth: you weren’t saved to spectate. You were raised with Christ, seated with Him, and equipped by grace to carry His work into ordinary places—homes, workplaces, and the lives of people who need healing, hope, and help.

We start by asking a clarifying question: in the crowd around Jesus, who are you? Jairus pleading, the woman reaching, a disciple close at hand, or a bystander? That lens opens a larger vision of identity. Drawing from Ephesians 2, we talk about moving from outsider to citizen, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets with Christ as cornerstone. Grace is not just pardon; it is placement and purpose, preparing us to walk in good works God planned in advance. Then we trace how God’s abundance and the Spirit’s sufficiency shape practical faith. When Jesus says His words are spirit and life, it tells us where power truly resides—and why speaking what God says changes how we face need, fear, and uncertainty.

From there, we press into calling. If we are Christ’s body, we don’t mimic the Savior; we manifest His heart—serving, praying, and stepping toward the broken with humble authority. Philippians 2 gives the posture of service, and 2 Corinthians 5 secures our standing in righteousness, freeing us to act without striving for worth. The result is a grounded, everyday discipleship that notices need, prays with faith, and loves with courage. We end with a blessing and a clear invitation to seek first the kingdom, root your life in Scripture, and live like your seat in Christ is real.

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"The Flowers You Are Picking Today Come From the Seeds You Planted Yesterday. Don't Like Your Boquet Of Flowers? Then Change the Seeds You Are Planting Today." Chaplain Terry

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We explore how a sleep physician and a chaplain weave CBT‑I, routine, and scripture into a grounded approach to insomnia. The talk moves from myths about sleep meds to practical rules, honest lament, and a calmer trust that welcomes rest rather than forcing it.

• integrating CBT‑I with a Christian worldview
• the limits of sleep pills and what they actually do
• stimulus control and re‑training the bed for sleep
• scheduled worry time and idea dumps for racing minds
• screens, news, and content choices before bed
• Psalm 127, Genesis rhythms, and trust over toil
• PTSD, Parkinson’s, and journaling as feedback
• communication with God vs spiritual checklists
• cultural pressure, comparison, and sleep needs
• practical routines for waking in the night

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"The Flowers You Are Picking Today Come From the Seeds You Planted Yesterday. Don't Like Your Boquet Of Flowers? Then Change the Seeds You Are Planting Today." Chaplain Terry

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We trace Jesus’ claim as the Light of the World, the standoff with religious leaders in John 8, and the promise that truth frees those who remain in his word. We move from theology to practice—renewing the mind, rejecting lies, returning to God, and living on mission with generosity.

• Jesus’ claim “I am the light of the world”
• Truth, witness, and the Father’s testimony
• Freedom from sin through abiding in the word
• Tradition versus obedience and the Sabbath tensions
• “Before Abraham, I am” and its implications
• Healing of the blind man as enacted light
• Renewing the mind and resisting lies
• Calling to go, give, and steward resources
• Repentance, return, and spoken blessing

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"The Flowers You Are Picking Today Come From the Seeds You Planted Yesterday. Don't Like Your Boquet Of Flowers? Then Change the Seeds You Are Planting Today." Chaplain Terry