Tuesday, September 10:

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In this episode of The Daily Grind, we continue our journey through Jesus' memos to the seven churches in Revelation. Today, we’ll explore Revelation 2:8-11, where Jesus speaks to the church in Smyrna, a city rich in beauty and wealth but also fiercely loyal to Rome. Christians in Smyrna faced intense persecution for refusing to bow to the emperor. Jesus commends them for their faithfulness amid suffering and offers them the hope of the crown of life. Join us as we unpack this message and reflect on what it means to remain faithful in times of trial and opposition.

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Monday, September 9: In this episode of The Daily Grind, we dive into Jesus' message to the church in Ephesus from Revelation 2:1-7. Ephesus, once a bustling center of culture and commerce, had a thriving early church. Jesus commended them for their hard work and discernment but issued a strong warning: they had forsaken their first love. Through this message, we explore the importance of love as the foundation of Christian life, the dangers of losing it, and the call to repent and return. What lessons can we take from the Ephesians today? Join us as we uncover how to keep love central to our faith and mission.

⁠⁠Email me your questions, comments, and suggestions. I'd love to hear from you!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If y'all wanna talk more 'bout this, I'm all ears. Just give me a holler. You can also help by sending me your favorite trivia or dad joke(s) at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠spencerjd@thedailygrind.website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Or respond below with comments, trivia or jokes.

Friday, September 6: In this Friday edition of The Daily Grind, John and Maritza dive into the final chapters of Isaiah (56-66), exploring themes of justice, peace, and restoration. Maritza shares her recent hiking adventure in Colorado, reflecting on how the breathtaking beauty of creation prompted her to ask deep questions about faith, justice, and God's promises. Together, they unpack how Isaiah's message calls God's people to live with hope and pursue righteousness, while awaiting the fulfillment of His redemptive plan. Join them as they ponder how believers can actively participate in God’s work of restoration in their communities, and how this ancient text still speaks to us today. The episode ends with a preview of next week’s discussion on the Gospel of John.

⁠⁠Email me your questions, comments, and suggestions. I'd love to hear from you!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If y'all wanna talk more 'bout this, I'm all ears. Just give me a holler. You can also help by sending me your favorite trivia or dad joke(s) at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠spencerjd@thedailygrind.website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Or respond below with comments, trivia or jokes.