Church

Kaffee Klatsch

Hebrews

Covenant Series

Revelation

Jesus

Deconstruction

The End of the Church Age

It was a beautiful Sunday morning at the Church building this past week. A time of Worship and a time of listening to the book of Hebrews. “Let us hold on tight to the profession of or faith in Jesus, the better sacrifice.” It tied into the end of the Biblical Covenant Series that finished last week. 

Since we have come to end, there must be a new beginning, which was announced on last Friday’s Kaffee Klatsch Episode. 

The Covenant Series ended with an explanation of the time line of the Covenants, which led into a quick explanation of the End Times of this Church Age. While living in this part of History, we can see the world stage being set for the outplaying of the Revelation of Jesus Christ. To myself, and those of you that have read the back of the Book, we already have to answers to many of the worlds questions. We can see the cultural struggle of good and evil clashing before our very eyes. The foundational shift from Biblical thinking where God and His word is the ultimate authority still stand as truth. However, the mind shift of those who are attempting to crack this Biblical foundation, by 

Deconstructing and chiseling at it’s base isattempting to cause the erosion of the beautiful, abundant life that our God had intended for His children back in the Garden of Eden, in the beginning.  

On the journey here on Moments with Moni, we will be making a huge leap from the beginning of time, to the end of the Age, into the Book of Revelation! 

I trust that you have found God’s word to be faithful and true through the account of the Covenants, and can now move onto more of God’s infallible word. 

As we dive into Revelation, the plan is to take a literal, Historical approach, keeping in mind that this will not discount parable,s symbols, or figures of speech. Scripture, being God breathed, is infallible, however humankind is not. If we come across something that seems like a discrepancy, it is worth our while to dig deeper until we find what we might have overlooked. 

The prophecy that we will be coming face to face with is a “forth telling of God’s word.” The de-bunking of Christianity tends to include new revelations that may not agree with the scriptures, and in turn will hold no water but will in the end, be burned up like straw. 

Context is another extrememly important aspect of reading through the Bible. If we take a pre text and turn it into the main text, it is taken out of context.

Aside from the studying parameters, there is nothing on the christian calendar that has to happen before the great snatching away of God’s people. However, before you feel the need to turn this off due to disagreement, take the time to walk through the Covenant Series to understand the time frames of different people through world History and world future and beyond. Not all will be on the same path. 

It is with all my heart I pray for the quick return of Jesus to take His Bride home, and yet, I know that the longer He takes to fullfill this snatching away, His mercy and patience plays out for more time for those who have not repented yet. With each new day on earth there is another opportunity to turn from our own ways, agree with God, and walk with Him, eventually, right into the heavenlies. So I try not to be impatient and use my time widely to share His message of Hope. 

Revelation is the first book of the Bible that I ever read. It scared the begeebers out of me at 10 years old as I read it under the covers at night with a flashlight. Now some 50 years later, I can say that now that I have read and comprehend more of the rest oof all the Books in the Bible, Revelation brings much needed peace and tranquility even...]]>Today's Topics:

Church

Kaffee Klatsch

Hebrews

Covenant Series

Revelation

Jesus

Deconstruction

The End of the Church Age

It was a beautiful Sunday morning at the Church building this past week. A time of Worship and a time of listening to the book of Hebrews. “Let us hold on tight to the profession of or faith in Jesus, the better sacrifice.” It tied into the end of the Biblical Covenant Series that finished last week. 

Since we have come to end, there must be a new beginning, which was announced on last Friday’s Kaffee Klatsch Episode. 

The Covenant Series ended with an explanation of the time line of the Covenants, which led into a quick explanation of the End Times of this Church Age. While living in this part of History, we can see the world stage being set for the outplaying of the Revelation of Jesus Christ. To myself, and those of you that have read the back of the Book, we already have to answers to many of the worlds questions. We can see the cultural struggle of good and evil clashing before our very eyes. The foundational shift from Biblical thinking where God and His word is the ultimate authority still stand as truth. However, the mind shift of those who are attempting to crack this Biblical foundation, by 

Deconstructing and chiseling at it’s base isattempting to cause the erosion of the beautiful, abundant life that our God had intended for His children back in the Garden of Eden, in the beginning.  

On the journey here on Moments with Moni, we will be making a huge leap from the beginning of time, to the end of the Age, into the Book of Revelation! 

I trust that you have found God’s word to be faithful and true through the account of the Covenants, and can now move onto more of God’s infallible word. 

As we dive into Revelation, the plan is to take a literal, Historical approach, keeping in mind that this will not discount parable,s symbols, or figures of speech. Scripture, being God breathed, is infallible, however humankind is not. If we come across something that seems like a discrepancy, it is worth our while to dig deeper until we find what we might have overlooked. 

The prophecy that we will be coming face to face with is a “forth telling of God’s word.” The de-bunking of Christianity tends to include new revelations that may not agree with the scriptures, and in turn will hold no water but will in the end, be burned up like straw. 

Context is another extrememly important aspect of reading through the Bible. If we take a pre text and turn it into the main text, it is taken out of context.

Aside from the studying parameters, there is nothing on the christian calendar that has to happen before the great snatching away of God’s people. However, before you feel the need to turn this off due to disagreement, take the time to walk through the Covenant Series to understand the time frames of different people through world History and world future and beyond. Not all will be on the same path. 

It is with all my heart I pray for the quick return of Jesus to take His Bride home, and yet, I know that the longer He takes to fullfill this snatching away, His mercy and patience plays out for more time for those who have not repented yet. With each new day on earth there is another opportunity to turn from our own ways, agree with God, and walk with Him, eventually, right into the heavenlies. So I try not to be impatient and use my time widely to share His message of Hope. 

Revelation is the first book of the Bible that I ever read. It scared the begeebers out of me at 10 years old as I read it under the covers at night with a flashlight. Now some 50 years later, I can say that now that I have read and comprehend more of the rest oof all the Books in the Bible, Revelation brings much needed peace and tranquility even now as the world is in upheaval. Every age has had it’s uphealveals and here we are now amidst the Covid Catastrophe, when evryone could use peace and tranquility. 

What does it look like on the world stage right now compared to God’s end time calender? The Nation of Israel has come together again back in 1948 although their eyes are still blinded to what God’s plan is. Apostacy grows stronger and stronger each day through false teachers that we have been warned against. 

The Book of Timothy tell us the we are to understand this, that inthe last days there will come times of difficutly. For people will be lobers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusivie, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, heartless, unappeasable, slanderous, without self control, brutal, not lovers of good, treacherous, reckless, swollrn with conceit, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having the appearance of godliness, but denying int’’s power. Avoid such people, For among them are those who creep into households and capture weak women, burdened with sins and led astray by various passions, always learning and necver able to arrive at the knowledge of the truth. 

Many will fall away and many will lead others astray. Many false prophets will arise and lead many astray, and the love of many will grow cold. Another item on the checklist of the last days scenario is the absence of America. Scholars speculate as to how this may happen, but it’s all speculation. The view I hold to is that once Jesus comes for His Bride, and raptures us out of this country it will be weakend and the United States of Europe will become a stronger power on the world stage allowing for a one world Government as we will see in Revelation 13 in future. There may be other catastrophes that play into the picture we will see in Revelation and in our future. For now, it’s back to History to get a running start at our story. 

A long time ago, not in fairy tale land, there lived a man called John. He was the one called the loved of Jesus, the one who cared for Jesus mother after Jesus was cruelly killed on a cross while they looked on. 

The Roman government did not like the stories that John wrote and spread about the man they called Jesus. John being one of the sons of thunder, ended up on an island called Patmos in 95-96 AD after the deathof Jesus and wrote a Book that God inspired him to write. This Book is known as Revelation. Not Revelations but Revelation. For there is one thing that book reveals, and that is Jesus Christ! John wrote other books as well, like I II & III John encouraging little ones in Christ to love each other. However, while onthe Island of Patmos he penned Revelation...

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Kaffee Klatsch: Biblical Covenants to Revelation

Well Hello, I’m so glad you’re here!

Come on in and have a seat

The Kaffee is percolating, and the scones just came of the oven. 

I’m so happy you are not allergic to nuts, because there are chocolate covered toffee chips in this recipe. 

Why yes, I can send you home with a few extras for your husband, and a copy of the recipe. 

First let me hang your coat up. It sure is cold out there. The winter weather advisory was right. 

Thankfully you only live around the corner, so it’s shouldn’t be too hard for you get back home. 

You walked??

Well, I guess that is safer than driving today. I hear there is a huge back up of cars on the highway leading up the pass at stateline, with the roads as slick as an ice skating rink. People are stuck in their cars, and some have been waiting more than 4 hours to start moving again!

Perhaps we could pray for them before we begin. 

Dear Jesus, thank you so much for your faithful mercy and kindness towards us. Even through the storms in life You bring peace, as we trust you. Please continue to watch over those stuck on the road, and get them all home safely. Thank you as well for this warm home and time to fellowship with a friend. Amen

What’s that? Oh, yes, thank you for asking. I felt so badly having to ask my friends to leave last week. The water main is now fixed! I still have pots and jars filled with water that I am using up since them, rather than wasting it. Thankfully it is now fixed before the deep freeze arrived today. 

So tell me, what are the questions that you had regarding the New Covenant?

 Oh, I thought you had a question, no that’s great, of course you can share it with a friend. 

Who is your friend. Lily, in India? And she works where? Yes, I have heard of that butterfly farm. It’s just amazing to see the butterflies swarm. I’ve seen them swarm in CA a few times, but too cold here in Idaho to see them much. The Butterfly farm in India is beautiful place to visit. 

No, I haven’t been there. That’s a bit far for me to travel, but I’m happy to hear you are sharing my podcast across the ponds, and over to India. I wonder what it’s like there right now. They are in the southern Hemisphere and in a different time zone so it must be Spring there to our winter, and day to our night. I hear the “air is full of spices” there, and many are turning to believing in Jesus there as well. 

I’m not sure if their churches are underground. The people seem so beautiful to me, and of course they are to Jesus and He loves them just as much as He loves us. 

Update on Work in Progress: Song of Solomon Study Work Book

Book Recommendations:

• Ann H Gabhart River to Redemption. I just started reading it on my Kindle and love her voice. She reaches back into the past and gives the main character in her book a beautiful way of sharing the past. (In fact I use the same voice in one of my novels that I’m working on, which is why I recognized it right away) The story begins with a little girl who’s family dies of Chollera in the South, and she narrowly escapes death because of the kind hearted slave of an Inn owner who didn’t seem to be affected by cholera. He buried all the dead, and kept a memory record of who and where he buried them. He and another slave at the Inn, who ran the kitchen, took little Adria in to their care, and nursed her back to health and they are in search of a guardian for her before the owner of the Inn, who just returned now that things are better in town, sends Adria away to a less than ideal situation. I was hooked by the writing on page one, and only 60 pages in but thought I would recommend the book called River to Redemption to you. 

• Another book recommendation on a more...]]>Friday Episode Categories

  Kaffee Klatsch: Biblical Covenants to Revelation

  Well Hello, I’m so glad you’re here!

  Come on in and have a seat

  The Kaffee is percolating, and the scones just came of the oven. 

  I’m so happy you are not allergic to nuts, because there are chocolate covered toffee chips in this recipe. 

  Why yes, I can send you home with a few extras for your husband, and a copy of the recipe. 

  First let me hang your coat up. It sure is cold out there. The winter weather advisory was right. 

  Thankfully you only live around the corner, so it’s shouldn’t be too hard for you get back home. 

  You walked??

  Well, I guess that is safer than driving today. I hear there is a huge back up of cars on the highway leading up the pass at stateline, with the roads as slick as an ice skating rink. People are stuck in their cars, and some have been waiting more than 4 hours to start moving again!

  Perhaps we could pray for them before we begin. 

  Dear Jesus, thank you so much for your faithful mercy and kindness towards us. Even through the storms in life You bring peace, as we trust you. Please continue to watch over those stuck on the road, and get them all home safely. Thank you as well for this warm home and time to fellowship with a friend. Amen

  What’s that? Oh, yes, thank you for asking. I felt so badly having to ask my friends to leave last week. The water main is now fixed! I still have pots and jars filled with water that I am using up since them, rather than wasting it. Thankfully it is now fixed before the deep freeze arrived today. 

  So tell me, what are the questions that you had regarding the New Covenant?

   Oh, I thought you had a question, no that’s great, of course you can share it with a friend. 

  Who is your friend. Lily, in India? And she works where? Yes, I have heard of that butterfly farm. It’s just amazing to see the butterflies swarm. I’ve seen them swarm in CA a few times, but too cold here in Idaho to see them much. The Butterfly farm in India is beautiful place to visit. 

  No, I haven’t been there. That’s a bit far for me to travel, but I’m happy to hear you are sharing my podcast across the ponds, and over to India. I wonder what it’s like there right now. They are in the southern Hemisphere and in a different time zone so it must be Spring there to our winter, and day to our night. I hear the “air is full of spices” there, and many are turning to believing in Jesus there as well. 

  I’m not sure if their churches are underground. The people seem so beautiful to me, and of course they are to Jesus and He loves them just as much as He loves us. 

  Update on Work in Progress: Song of Solomon Study Work Book

  Book Recommendations:

  • Ann H Gabhart River to Redemption. I just started reading it on my Kindle and love her voice. She reaches back into the past and gives the main character in her book a beautiful way of sharing the past. (In fact I use the same voice in one of my novels that I’m working on, which is why I recognized it right away) The story begins with a little girl who’s family dies of Chollera in the South, and she narrowly escapes death because of the kind hearted slave of an Inn owner who didn’t seem to be affected by cholera. He buried all the dead, and kept a memory record of who and where he buried them. He and another slave at the Inn, who ran the kitchen, took little Adria in to their care, and nursed her back to health and they are in search of a guardian for her before the owner of the Inn, who just returned now that things are better in town, sends Adria away to a less than ideal situation. I was hooked by the writing on page one, and only 60 pages in but thought I would recommend the book called River to Redemption to you. 
  
  
  • Another book recommendation on a more theological bent is Bible Prophecy Answer Book by Ron Rhodes. I have heard Ron Rhodes speak on the Janet Parschall show in the past. What I love about the book is that Ron gives you the solid prophecies of the Bible to give you the information without making your mind up for you. He leaves you digging into the Bible to find the truth for yourself. 
  
  

  
  

  Some of the chapters included:

  • Understanding Prophecy
  • Interpreting Prophecy
  • Understanding the Book of Relevaton
  • The Covenants and Biblical prophecy
  • The Distinction between the church and Israel
  • The Signs of the Times
  • The Rapture
  • The Second Coming
  • And more chapters leading up to Death Finally Conqured
  
  

  
  

  Spurgeon quote on Revelation.

  How we need a Revelation of Jesus! "The great fault of many professors is that Christ is to them a character upon paper; certainly more than a myth, but yet a person of the dim past, an historical personage who lived many years ago, and id most admirable deeds, by the which we are saved, but who is far from being a living present, bright reality." Charles Spurgeon

  How much more is this reality needed today!

  Now that we are done with the Biblical Covenants, it's time to embark on the time line that those covenants play out at the end of time.

  The New Study beginning next week is Revelation.

  Thanks for listening, you can read more and get that recipe at the Blog

  Momentswithmoni.com

  You can also read more about that Butterfly Farm in India here.

  ]]>93171a77-57c6-4762-bff5-0b55675d370bFri, 13 Nov 2020 16:48:00 -060019:04falsefull3723723Monika HardyThe Abrahamic and New Covenant ComparedAbrahamic and New Covenant Compared

  Have you ever felt like living a holy, sanctified, set apart life and being pleasing to the Lord is a waste of time? I mean, what if it’s all just not true? What if in the end it’s all a big joke? Well, I’m sure you are not alone in those feelings. It’s run across my mind a few time throughout my life. However, that’s all they are feelings. 

  Yes, God made us with feelings, but the feelings are not what our lives should be run by. One reason not to base our lives on feelings is that they change at the most inopportune moments. 

  We can be sad, glad or mad all in the time it takes to sit through a news story while waiting in the Dentist office. 

  What if I decided that my new acquaintance, would feel better with a big bowl of ice cream and all the toppings? Sounds like fun doesn’t it? However, the FACT is that she is a diabetic, and sick right now and that big bowl of sugar would not be helping her, but in fact, hurting her. The more I know about another person, or a situation, the more solid foundation I have of the facts concerning my friend or situation. 

  The FACT is that God loves us, in fact He loved us before we ever knew Him. God knew centuries ago that you would be here today, doubting His love because feelings got in the way. So He left some love letters for us to read to remind us of the Facts, as well as the reminder that He loves you and made away for those who love Him to be with Him forever. 

  Yes, that is through Jesus, the Better, and New Covenant. Jesus is the New Covenant. As we delve into the New covenant a bit deeper today, we will see that not only does God make a way for our salvation from a fallen world, but a way to be holy through Jesus, and bring others along with us to a New and Holy City where we will life with our Beloved forever. 

  From the New to the Old

  Comparing the Promise to Abraham and to Jesus

  There are some that say that the Church has replaced the Nation of Israel as God’s people. It might make some feel better to think this way, but the facts of the Bible nullify any feelings in such a direction.

  If we compare the Nation of Isreal to the Body of Christ regarding the promise that was given to Abraham, the same promise was given to Israel, but it was fulfilled through the Church. 

  In Genesis 12:3 God told Isreal that He would make them a great Nation, and bless them that blesses them and curse them who curse them and in them all the families of the earth would be blessed. 

  However, this came with conditions. For God also told them “If you will obey and keep My Covenant, the you will be a peculiar treasure to Me, as well as a Kingdom of priests and a holy Nation. (Exodus 19:5-6) Well, like Moses had predicted Israel would not obey. 

  In 1 Peter 2:5,9) God tells His Beloved that you are lively stones, built up as a spiritual house, a holy priest hood, You are a chosen generation, a royal or kingly priesthood, a holy Nation, a peculiar people. 

  Both were chosen Nations, as Isaiah 51:4 and 1 Peter 2:9

  Pay attention to Me my people and listen to Me, O My Nation, for a law will go out from Me and I will set My Justice for a light to the peoples. 

  And to the church God tells us: we are lively stones being built up as a spiritual house…a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for His own possession, that we may proclaim the excellencies of Him who called us out of the darkness and into His marvelous Light. Yes, Jesus really is the light of the world. Does He shine brightly through you? 

  There is a distinction between the Physical Nation of Isreal and the Spiritual Body of Christ. 

  The citizens of Israel are of natural birth and the citizens of Heaven, the Beloved Bride of Jesus is of a...]]>Abrahamic and New Covenant Compared

  Have you ever felt like living a holy, sanctified, set apart life and being pleasing to the Lord is a waste of time? I mean, what if it’s all just not true? What if in the end it’s all a big joke? Well, I’m sure you are not alone in those feelings. It’s run across my mind a few time throughout my life. However, that’s all they are feelings. 

  Yes, God made us with feelings, but the feelings are not what our lives should be run by. One reason not to base our lives on feelings is that they change at the most inopportune moments. 

  We can be sad, glad or mad all in the time it takes to sit through a news story while waiting in the Dentist office. 

  What if I decided that my new acquaintance, would feel better with a big bowl of ice cream and all the toppings? Sounds like fun doesn’t it? However, the FACT is that she is a diabetic, and sick right now and that big bowl of sugar would not be helping her, but in fact, hurting her. The more I know about another person, or a situation, the more solid foundation I have of the facts concerning my friend or situation. 

  The FACT is that God loves us, in fact He loved us before we ever knew Him. God knew centuries ago that you would be here today, doubting His love because feelings got in the way. So He left some love letters for us to read to remind us of the Facts, as well as the reminder that He loves you and made away for those who love Him to be with Him forever. 

  Yes, that is through Jesus, the Better, and New Covenant. Jesus is the New Covenant. As we delve into the New covenant a bit deeper today, we will see that not only does God make a way for our salvation from a fallen world, but a way to be holy through Jesus, and bring others along with us to a New and Holy City where we will life with our Beloved forever. 

  From the New to the Old

  Comparing the Promise to Abraham and to Jesus

  There are some that say that the Church has replaced the Nation of Israel as God’s people. It might make some feel better to think this way, but the facts of the Bible nullify any feelings in such a direction.

  If we compare the Nation of Isreal to the Body of Christ regarding the promise that was given to Abraham, the same promise was given to Israel, but it was fulfilled through the Church. 

  In Genesis 12:3 God told Isreal that He would make them a great Nation, and bless them that blesses them and curse them who curse them and in them all the families of the earth would be blessed. 

  However, this came with conditions. For God also told them “If you will obey and keep My Covenant, the you will be a peculiar treasure to Me, as well as a Kingdom of priests and a holy Nation. (Exodus 19:5-6) Well, like Moses had predicted Israel would not obey. 

  In 1 Peter 2:5,9) God tells His Beloved that you are lively stones, built up as a spiritual house, a holy priest hood, You are a chosen generation, a royal or kingly priesthood, a holy Nation, a peculiar people. 

  Both were chosen Nations, as Isaiah 51:4 and 1 Peter 2:9

  Pay attention to Me my people and listen to Me, O My Nation, for a law will go out from Me and I will set My Justice for a light to the peoples. 

  And to the church God tells us: we are lively stones being built up as a spiritual house…a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for His own possession, that we may proclaim the excellencies of Him who called us out of the darkness and into His marvelous Light. Yes, Jesus really is the light of the world. Does He shine brightly through you? 

  There is a distinction between the Physical Nation of Isreal and the Spiritual Body of Christ. 

  The citizens of Israel are of natural birth and the citizens of Heaven, the Beloved Bride of Jesus is of a spiritual birth.

  A deeper distinction of the two is the spiritual state of the citizens of each realm. The Nation of Isreal still includes saved and lost souls. Romans 9:6-8 But, it is not as though the word of God has failed, for not all who are descended from Isreal belong to Israel, and not all are children of Abraham because they are his offspring, remember, Through Isaac will your offspring be named. This means that it is not the children of the flesh who are the children of God, but the children of the Promise that are counted as offspring.

  Compared to the Body of Christ, in Hebrews 8: 10-13

  For this is the Covenant that I will make with the house of Isreal after those days declares the Lord, I will put my laws into their minds, and write them on their hearts, and I will be their God, and they will be My people. Never again will everyone teach his neighbor of his brother by saying, “Know the Lord” because all of them will know Me, from the least important to the most important. For I will be merciful regarding their wrong deeds, and I will never again remember their sins. In speaking of a “new Covenant, He has made the first one obsolete, and what is obsolete and aging, will soon disappear. 

  And then there is the comparison in the Word of God regarding the proof of citizenship in the physical Nation as circumcision of the flesh, and of the spiritual Kingdom a circumcision of the heart by the Holy Spirit.

  Both being the seed of Abraham at birth, but the Nation of Isreal remains the physical seed and the Body of Christ becomes born again, and a spiritual seed.

  Which makes the covenant relationship different. Israel is loved, and chosen redeemed and adopted, as a physical Nation on Earth through the Abrahamic Covenant which continues through to the Millennium. The Body of Christ through the New Covenant, is loved, chosen, redeemed and adopted as a spiritual family in Jesus, beginning at the day of salvation into eternity. 

  Both were redeemed, the Nation of Israel was physically redeemed from Egypt and The Church is redeemed spiritually from sin. Both are called, Israel from out of Egypt, and the Church is called out of the world. 

  The Old Covenant through Abrahm is conditional and tells physical Israel to do and live or disobey and die, a condition of the Abrahamic Covenant of works. Whereas the New Covenant sacrifice of Jesus for our salvation covers those in the Covenant with His own precious blood and calls it finished, we need only believe, with a blessing of grace through faith. 

  The Governmental rule over the physical Nation of Israel still stands the Abrahamic and Mosaic Covenants while the Body of Christ is ruled by the whole law of Christ which is summed up by Jesus when He explains that we should Love the Lord our God with all our heart, soul, mind and strength, and to love our neighbor as ourselves and against this, there is no law. 

  The goal for both of these groups is to become the true Holy Nation of God. This goal has not been realized by Israel. 

  Ex 19:4-5 God tells Moses to tell the Nation of Israel, You saw what I did to the Egyptians, and how I carried you on eagles’ wings and brought you to myself. And now IF you carefully obey Me and keep My Covenant, you are to be My special possession of all the peoples, For the whole earth belongs to Me. This covenant promise has not been realized, because the IF, the condition of obedience has not bee fulfilled on Israels part. 

  As for the Body of Christ, which includes any of those who choose to leave the old covenant of Law and choose to who live under the New Covenant of Grace, the goal of being a citizen and ambassador of the Holy Nation of God is already realized by every citizen.

  I touched on the time frame of both of these Nations existence but let’s take a closer look at the details. 

  Isreal began back in Ex 24:8 at Mt Sinia when Moses Took half the blood in bowls of the animal sacrifice and sprinkled it on the altar as a sacrifice to God and He took the Book of the Covenant and read it to the people of Isreal. They said, All that the LORD has spoken, we will do and obey. Moses then took blood and sprinkled it on the people, and said, This is the blood of the covenant which the LORD made with you based on all these words. 

  The end of the time of frame of Israel as a Nation is recorded in Matt 27:51 when Jesus had cried out in a loud voice and died and then suddenly the curtain in the sanctuary was torn in tow from the top to the bottom, and the earth shook and the rocks were split open, and many saints who had died were brought back to life! After Jesus resurrection, they came out of their tombs and went into the Holy City and appeared to many people! When the Centurion and those guarding Jesus with him, saw the earthquake and the other things that were taking place, they were terrified and said, This man certainly was the Son of God!

  These were eyewitnesses to what had happened. Sounds like solid proof to me.

  The Church begins at a different time in History known as Pentecost, when For just as the body is one and yet has many parts, and all the parts of the body, though many, form a single body, so it is with the Messiah. For by one Spirit all of us…Jews and Greeks, slaves and free, were baptized into one body and were all privileged to drink from one Spirit. For the Body does not consist of only one part, but of many. You can find that in I Cor 12:12-14 and it continues forever! 

  Now, Ephesians 2 seems so much more clear after going through these comparisons, where the two nations becoming one in Jesus, who has broken down the middle way of partition between us. 

  I used to think of this chapter describing how me, myself, and I, as a sinner used to be far off from Jesus but now am part of His forever family because of faith in the finished work of Jesus. 

  And a call for all believers to be in unity. 

  However in LIGHT of the New Covenant, Paul was reminding his country men about so much more.

  Have you ever seen a diagram of the Tabernacle in the wilderness? If you remember us talking about it a few episodes ago it was the Tabernacle that the Israelites made according to the precise directions that God gave Moses. All the tribes of Israel would camp around the tabernacle with the entrance Gate due east and the Levites camped all around and next to the Tabernacle with the rest of the tribes outside that perimeter. 

  Due west was the Gate, The Way into the the tabernacle

  Let’s remember the Jesus the Way, the truth and the Life and no one comes to the Father except through Him. 

  Walking into the tabernacle you would see the bronze altar where substitutionary animals would be sacrificed, before Jesus became the Better, the New Covenant.

  Beyond the Bronze Altar was the Bronze Laver 

  Remember our minds are to be washed in the pure water of the word of God

  Stepping further inward only Jews at the time of the desert tabernacle were allowed to enter the outer court. 

  Then there was the inner tent inside the outer skins of the tabernacle that were covered in pitch, kafir, the same thing that Noah’s Ark was covered in. As god looked down upon the Tabernacle from Heaven, he saw this pitch, which came from a henna plant which dried a dark red, like the color of blood. 

  This inner tent had a door on the west that only the priests were allowed to enter for this was known as the Holy place.

  Stepping inside the Priest would see the Lampstand on the left and the Table of Showbread on the right.

  Straight ahead would be the Golden altar or Altar of Incense. Beyond that a beautiful Veil hung from the top to the bottom, embroidered and colorful. 

  Only the High priest entered beyond the Veil once a year to make atonement first for himself and then for all the people of Israel with in the Holy of Holies. 

  Inside the Holy of Holies was the Ark of the Covenant and the Mercy Seat was on top of it. 

  In this holy of holies, was the cloud spoken of in Exodus 40, connecting heaven and earth. It was this cloud that Israel followed during the day and a pillar of fire during the night. 

  All this was merely a copy of the Heavenly Tabernacle.

  The earthly tabernacle was only a temporary shadow and parable used to represent spiritual truths and point us to the New and Better Covenant that was to come, that being our Beloved Jesus. 

  From that moment forward, it was the blood of Jesus Christ that forgave sins, and set the Levitical system and animal sacrifices aside.

  At that very moment when Jesus died on the cross, the Veil before the entrance to the holy of holies, in Matthew 27, an enormous four inch thick, 45-60 foot high, beautifully embroidered curtain, tore in two from top to bottom. 

  God describes what has taken best in Hebrews 4:14-16

  14 Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. 15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. 16 Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.

  The tearing of the veil is profoundly significant and provides a pictorial foundation for how we can approach God today. God has torn down the barrier between Himself and us through the work of Jesus. 

  The physical Tabernacle was a way for the the physical nation of Israel to enter into a covenant relationship with God. But now because of Jesus, ALL who enter through the Messiah, the physical and the spiritual descendants of Abraham, are now become One in the Spiritual Body of Christ!

  No matter what our feelings may be about the situation, the Facts are clear. 

  For through Jesus, both of us have access to the Father by one Spirit. 

  We are no longer strangers and foreigners but fellow citizens with the saints and members of God’s household. 

  So wether we are sad, mad or glad about the truth, we must face the truth and make a decision regarding our future. 

  Will you fall in love with the lover of your soul and become part of the spiritual Kingdom? For God has made a way to reconcile both groups to God in one body through the cross, on which He eliminated the hatred between us, the adversary of our souls. 

  Jesus is all we need. 

  Learn more at the Blog, Momentswithmoni.com

  Closing song by Brad & Moni Hardy "Jesus I Believe"

  ]]>2d42397f-bce4-4d67-8a2f-13f50ecd9dbfTue, 10 Nov 2020 20:42:00 -060027:05falsefull3713713Monika HardyEclectic Moments with MoniEclectic Moments with Moni 

  Before the conversational Kovid Kaffee Klatsch with you and I begin, a short story relating the atmosphere of home life as I grew up. 

  Every Friday night as a child, I watched family, friends and neighbors discuss, even argue, politics and religion around the kitchen table, after the dinner meal. At the end of the meal, Mom would raise an eyebrow to the children and we knew it was time to clear the dishes and begin hand washing, drying and putting them away, for no one had heard of an automatic dishwasher back in the 1960’s. There was no need for one, with capable older children in the home, who knew their chores. Mom would put the little ones to bed, and after the dishes were done, the older children would be allowed to stay up a bit longer to read and witness, what is at present, not so commonplace. 

  More adults would arrive after work, and sit elbow to elbow around the formica topped, plastic table cloth covered table. The beer and wine were enjoyed but not abused, while cigarette smoke hung thick in the air. These discussions would continue into the early morning hours. Yet, as if magically, no one was bullied for a differing opinion. No one was threatened with bodily harm. No one cursed, in English. Curses were reserved for the original tongue, for greater emphasis.

  Fifty years later, I am still teased for not cursing properly. Not that I attempt it on my own in either language, but when pushed because others require a good belly laugh, I’m told to not quit my day job. 

  No matter, I would rather be known for being incapable of such a talent as cursing, then win an award on the subject. 

  Beer, wine, cigarette smoke, and cursing are not a part of Kovid Kaffee Klatch, but the passionate nature of such discussions are still treasured Moments. I am thankful for the "Air that I breathe" today. 

  Let's step into "Other People's Shoes" and walk into 2020, Have you noticed the Election stalemate for now? Ja,ich auch. Yes, me too. 

  God has reminded me that I am to trust Him, to keep my eyes focused on Him, and He so kindly fills me with peace. No I don’t know how the election results will turn out. It looks like it may take weeks to find out 

  ALL that is going on. 

  Just continuing to pray for evil to be exposed and good to take command. And then…..l am reminded of the words I shared on the last Biblical Covenant story regarding the Messianic or New Covenant. 

  
  

  After explaining that Jesus is all we need, The natural conclusion,

  to the Biblical Covenant Series, was a time line, to remind us of the beginning and ending of each of the Covenants, which brought a time line into our minds eye. 

  So, rather than tip toeing from The End of the Church Age, in which we are living, I jumped into the next thing on God’s Calendar…yup, the snatching away of God’s people, and then 3 1/2 years of trouble and then 3 1/2 years of bigger trouble followed by, well you get the picture. 

  Now we are here on earth with a big X that marks our spot, then all of a sudden, those that love Jesus and have entered into a Covenant Relationship with Him are suddenly gone! Vanished off the face of the Earth. Not only that, but the Holy Spirit that resided and abided within God’s people that were Raptured, will be taken out of the Earth and the restraining power of Good over Evil will also be gone! 

  How’s that for a little lite conversation over Kaffee? Entschuldiung, Pardon me, but as an ENFP, it’s difficult or better said, I’m really not interested in chit chat. Yes as an Extrovert, I love to meet new people and I need to talk with them and dig deeper into who they are and what they are]]>Eclectic Moments with Moni 

  Before the conversational Kovid Kaffee Klatsch with you and I begin, a short story relating the atmosphere of home life as I grew up. 

  Every Friday night as a child, I watched family, friends and neighbors discuss, even argue, politics and religion around the kitchen table, after the dinner meal. At the end of the meal, Mom would raise an eyebrow to the children and we knew it was time to clear the dishes and begin hand washing, drying and putting them away, for no one had heard of an automatic dishwasher back in the 1960’s. There was no need for one, with capable older children in the home, who knew their chores. Mom would put the little ones to bed, and after the dishes were done, the older children would be allowed to stay up a bit longer to read and witness, what is at present, not so commonplace. 

  More adults would arrive after work, and sit elbow to elbow around the formica topped, plastic table cloth covered table. The beer and wine were enjoyed but not abused, while cigarette smoke hung thick in the air. These discussions would continue into the early morning hours. Yet, as if magically, no one was bullied for a differing opinion. No one was threatened with bodily harm. No one cursed, in English. Curses were reserved for the original tongue, for greater emphasis.

  Fifty years later, I am still teased for not cursing properly. Not that I attempt it on my own in either language, but when pushed because others require a good belly laugh, I’m told to not quit my day job. 

  No matter, I would rather be known for being incapable of such a talent as cursing, then win an award on the subject. 

  Beer, wine, cigarette smoke, and cursing are not a part of Kovid Kaffee Klatch, but the passionate nature of such discussions are still treasured Moments. I am thankful for the "Air that I breathe" today. 

  Let's step into "Other People's Shoes" and walk into 2020, Have you noticed the Election stalemate for now? Ja,ich auch. Yes, me too. 

  God has reminded me that I am to trust Him, to keep my eyes focused on Him, and He so kindly fills me with peace. No I don’t know how the election results will turn out. It looks like it may take weeks to find out 

  ALL that is going on. 

  Just continuing to pray for evil to be exposed and good to take command. And then…..l am reminded of the words I shared on the last Biblical Covenant story regarding the Messianic or New Covenant. 

  
  

  After explaining that Jesus is all we need, The natural conclusion,

  to the Biblical Covenant Series, was a time line, to remind us of the beginning and ending of each of the Covenants, which brought a time line into our minds eye. 

  So, rather than tip toeing from The End of the Church Age, in which we are living, I jumped into the next thing on God’s Calendar…yup, the snatching away of God’s people, and then 3 1/2 years of trouble and then 3 1/2 years of bigger trouble followed by, well you get the picture. 

  Now we are here on earth with a big X that marks our spot, then all of a sudden, those that love Jesus and have entered into a Covenant Relationship with Him are suddenly gone! Vanished off the face of the Earth. Not only that, but the Holy Spirit that resided and abided within God’s people that were Raptured, will be taken out of the Earth and the restraining power of Good over Evil will also be gone! 

  How’s that for a little lite conversation over Kaffee? Entschuldiung, Pardon me, but as an ENFP, it’s difficult or better said, I’m really not interested in chit chat. Yes as an Extrovert, I love to meet new people and I need to talk with them and dig deeper into who they are and what they are passionate about, just to be able to remember their names! I wanna know what makes you tick. So, after about 15 minutes of what I would call having a great conversation, the possible introvert on the other end feels like they have been under an FBI investigation. Too many strikes against me already, being a German, and ENFP.

  So, I have learned to c a l m  i t  d o w n. 

  Would you like another cup of Kaffee? Ein stück Kuchen, a piece of cake?

  I can see that it’s time to switch gears in this eclectic conversation. 

  Did you happen to catch the episode on Growing Old gracefully & Biblically? Well, that was for myself as much as you. Thanks for the request of the topic and I was so happy to be able to get Sue Donaldson to share and begin n our series with plenty of wise words for those that have ears to hear.

  She also kindly offered plenty of resources from her website and I hope that you were able to take part in the Sale. 

  In fact the Kaffee Kuchen we are enjoying is one of the recipes she shared with me. Have you tried making it yet? 

  I’m glad you mentioned this to me the other day….that Jesus is still King and we can trust Him for He is good! He is the Way the Truth and the Life, and that He is the Bread of Life, and that we should taste and see that He is good! 

  It reminded me that I wanted to share my take on the Artesian bread recipe that I have been using for a few decades now. 

  Well, I have retired the recipe for myself because it is not low Carb, but for those that want a healthy bread with no added preservatives or chemicals it tastes great and very easy to keep on hand. Since I can’t hand you the loaf that I mad for you through the Microphone, I will post the recipe and photos on the Blog at Moments for Moni. Let me know how you enjoy the bread next time you leave me a voice message. 

  
  

  Oh, what’s that? You noticed the Submit comment button on the Blog. That’s great. Now you can leave me up to a 90 second voice message letting me know if you like the bread, and more importantly, use it for an upcoming episode. I’d like to have you tell me what you are Thankful for. 

  Mention your name or be anonymous, tell us the state or country you live in, and tell all the other listeners what you are Thankful for. I would like to add some of the replies to an upcoming Thanksgiving Episode. Thank you, you are appreciated! 

  
  

  
  

  You may not know this yet, but I’ve been Delving into learning Video, which is a whole other world compared to Podcasting which includes Lighting, cameras, lipstick, foregounds, backgrounds, green screens, apps, and more apps, movie editing programs, pictures and video, angles, and more lipstick, and then add in everthing you know about podcasting. Set up the entire room, get it just right, hit the record switch, and viola….the neighbor turns on some kind of really loud machine! 

  
  

  Really?? I had to laugh, I mean it’s pouring rain, so I knew it could’t be a lawn mower, or a snow blower, and the major part of all the house building is done in our immediate area. I ventured look out the window and only saw dark clouds and rain while I made my way to the front door. 

  There is it was in the neighbors yard….a shiny new tiller! 

  I guess that means more time for research. 

  
  

  Laundry and lunch time! Yes the go together. This is a home, not an office. The focus of a Homemaker and a Helpmate is on the family and the home. So, while the neighbor is making noise, my maids, the washing machine and dryer will be doing a bit of work of their own. After I get them started, then off to make lunch and plan dinner, in case I have another opportunity to record again this afternoon. 

  
  

  Do you ever have days like that? I’m sure many of us do, especially this year of Covid Kaffee Klatsches

  I want to thank you, you know who you are, who held me accountable to my writing. Yes, that is why I started podcasting and looking into Video Podcasting in the first place. Those ENFP’s out there understand what I’m going through don’t you? So many irons in the fire. Not really to be busy for business sake, but to explore the world of creativity from so many different angles. Painting, writing novels, poetry, Podcasting, Singing, worshipping Jesus through song, housekeeping, homemaking, 

  
  

  Water emergency……gotta go. "Keep looking for Joy"

  
  

  ]]>95b77fe8-4ee4-4908-9405-422ad426faaeFri, 06 Nov 2020 16:57:00 -060013:45falsefull3703703Monika Hardy69 The Biblical Covenant Stories-The New CovenantThe Messianic Covenant

  The last few Podcast Episodes have been about the Davidic Covenant and then a reminder of why we were looking into the covenants. One of the last things I mentioned was that it helps us to understand God’s plan to be His Ambassadors and His representatives of these Covenants, and it helps us take a look at how they play out in the Bible, in our lives and for our future.

  The time frame of some of these covenant promises from God overlap in History and our Future:

  Edenic: From the beginning of the Garden of Eden to the end of Genesis 2 when Adam sinned 

  Adamic: Genesis 3 to as long as there is sin on the Earth

  Noahic: From the Ark to the end of rainbows

  Abrahamic: Lasts until the end of the Millennium 

  Mosaic: Lasted from Receiving the Law at Mt Sinai to the death of Jesus on the cross

  Davidic: From the days of David’s Kingdom, renewed to Mary Luke 1:31-33 and fulfilled through Jesus until the end of time. 

  Messianic or New Covenant: Applies to ALL who are saved through Faith in the finished work of Jesus on the Cross from Adam onward. 

  Only two of the Covenants had conditions attached

  Do you remember which ones they were?

  One was the Edenic (Don’t eat of the tree of the knowledge of Good and Evil)

  The Other was the Mosaic Law:  This was given solely to the People of Isreal. It ended with the Death of Jesus. Well technically it ended then. However many kept trying to crawl back under this old covenant known as the Law, rather than looking forward to the New Covenant of grace. 

  Marriage, it’s what brings us together today. Do you recall that movie line? Marriage ceremonies have changed over the years. Currently it looks like a contract between two people that can be broken when feelings change, that is why a prenuptial agreement comes in handy today, for those who look at marriage as a contract that is breakable at one point down the road. 

  But remember we looked at how God intended a marriage to be. In fact a marriage covenant was a representation of the Covenant relationship God made with mankind. There is no relationship with God outside of a Covenant. Are you in a covenant with God right now? If you are, do you know which one, or ones? Can you state the benefits and responsibilities of the Covenant that you are a part of with God? If not, you might want to go back through the Covenant Series again and take notes, or just check out the Blog Posts that coincide with each Episode and compare it to your Bible. 

  Our current culture tends to look at love as something to be received. The Old Testament describes the love of God as His loving kindness, or loyal love. It is pictured in the Book of Ruth 3 times and is described as headed love or lovingkindness, loyal love, and is 

  Expressed through actions

  Expressed as genuine concern for others

  Demonstrated as strong devotion to another

  
  

  The Christian Wedding is actually filled with symbolism about the making of a covenant. We spoke of the Making of a Covenant in past Episodes. 

  The Hebrew word for Covenant is Berith. The root word of Berith is “to cut”. A blood covenant was a formal, binding agreement between two parties. In the Old Testament it was done by the cutting of an animal, who’s blood was shed to make the agreement binding. In the New Covenant the Better sacrifice, Jesus, gave His own blood to make the covenant binding and the shedding of blood no longer necessary. 

  
  

  Then the two parties would walk through the middle of the animal sacrifice

  In Old Testament times, this ground they walk on through the sacrifice was considered holy ground....]]>The Messianic Covenant

  The last few Podcast Episodes have been about the Davidic Covenant and then a reminder of why we were looking into the covenants. One of the last things I mentioned was that it helps us to understand God’s plan to be His Ambassadors and His representatives of these Covenants, and it helps us take a look at how they play out in the Bible, in our lives and for our future.

  The time frame of some of these covenant promises from God overlap in History and our Future:

  Edenic: From the beginning of the Garden of Eden to the end of Genesis 2 when Adam sinned 

  Adamic: Genesis 3 to as long as there is sin on the Earth

  Noahic: From the Ark to the end of rainbows

  Abrahamic: Lasts until the end of the Millennium 

  Mosaic: Lasted from Receiving the Law at Mt Sinai to the death of Jesus on the cross

  Davidic: From the days of David’s Kingdom, renewed to Mary Luke 1:31-33 and fulfilled through Jesus until the end of time. 

  Messianic or New Covenant: Applies to ALL who are saved through Faith in the finished work of Jesus on the Cross from Adam onward. 

  Only two of the Covenants had conditions attached

  Do you remember which ones they were?

  One was the Edenic (Don’t eat of the tree of the knowledge of Good and Evil)

  The Other was the Mosaic Law:  This was given solely to the People of Isreal. It ended with the Death of Jesus. Well technically it ended then. However many kept trying to crawl back under this old covenant known as the Law, rather than looking forward to the New Covenant of grace. 

  Marriage, it’s what brings us together today. Do you recall that movie line? Marriage ceremonies have changed over the years. Currently it looks like a contract between two people that can be broken when feelings change, that is why a prenuptial agreement comes in handy today, for those who look at marriage as a contract that is breakable at one point down the road. 

  But remember we looked at how God intended a marriage to be. In fact a marriage covenant was a representation of the Covenant relationship God made with mankind. There is no relationship with God outside of a Covenant. Are you in a covenant with God right now? If you are, do you know which one, or ones? Can you state the benefits and responsibilities of the Covenant that you are a part of with God? If not, you might want to go back through the Covenant Series again and take notes, or just check out the Blog Posts that coincide with each Episode and compare it to your Bible. 

  Our current culture tends to look at love as something to be received. The Old Testament describes the love of God as His loving kindness, or loyal love. It is pictured in the Book of Ruth 3 times and is described as headed love or lovingkindness, loyal love, and is 

  Expressed through actions

  Expressed as genuine concern for others

  Demonstrated as strong devotion to another

  
  

  The Christian Wedding is actually filled with symbolism about the making of a covenant. We spoke of the Making of a Covenant in past Episodes. 

  The Hebrew word for Covenant is Berith. The root word of Berith is “to cut”. A blood covenant was a formal, binding agreement between two parties. In the Old Testament it was done by the cutting of an animal, who’s blood was shed to make the agreement binding. In the New Covenant the Better sacrifice, Jesus, gave His own blood to make the covenant binding and the shedding of blood no longer necessary. 

  
  

  Then the two parties would walk through the middle of the animal sacrifice

  In Old Testament times, this ground they walk on through the sacrifice was considered holy ground. They would then pledge and promise all their rights, possessions, and benefits to the other party. They would exchange belts, and their outer coat, and take some part of the other persons name.

  
  

  This should all sound familiar to you after the last 6 or so weeks of the Biblical Covenant Series. But now, let’s look at what we might see in a marriage ceremony today that would remind of God’s Hesced, loyal, lovingkindness. 

  
  

  The Seating of the Family

  The Families would be seated on opposite sides of the Church symbolizing the cutting of a blood Covenant. The family and friends that attend have also sacrificed in their own way to be a part of this wedding and are witnesses of the making of this Covenant.

  The Parents sit up front, in prominence, as they are the ones ultimately responsible for the choice of a spouse for their children. 

   

  The Center Isle

  The Center isle symbolizes the center of the blood covenant ass they pass through in the making of the covenant. It is also traditional for the center isle to be lined with a white runner, which symbolizes holy ground. 

  
  

  Why does the Groom wait for the Bride up front?

  Ephesians chapter 5 give us a picture of the Church's union with Christ. God the Father initiated the relationship through His Son Jesus, who called out His Bride from among those on the Earth, the church. Jesus, the Church’s Beloved, gave his blood to initiate the union, and now He waits for His Bride.

   Who gives this Woman?

  Traditionally the Jewish Dad walks the Bride down the aisle signifying he has carried out his responsibility of bring her to her Bridegroom as a pure, chaste, virgin Bride. Then it is asked, who gives this woman? The father replies, her mother and I do, signifying they both approve of the union and demonstrate the transfer of care and responsibility from her parents to her Groom. 

  Forsaking all others

  The Bride and Groom join right hands, which symbolized the mixing of blood in old covenants. The exchanging of vows promise the rights and resources to the other. In older days, this was done as a one sided Covenant, from the Groom to the Bride, for she is the weaker vessel. In this ceremony they commit to each other in front of the witnesses, forsaking all others, and cleave to their spouse. 

  The Wedding Garment

  The Wedding dress signifies a pure heart of the Bride, and Jesus’ own righteousness that He clothes His Bride, a garment of “Fine linen that is bright and clean. 

  Ring Exchange

  For today the ring is a symbol of eternity. In olden days, the ring was used to make a seal of authority. Pressing the ring into hot candle wax and letting it dry over the seal of a document, signifying God’s authority over the marriage, and also a profession of the Groom giving his wealth and possessions to the Bride as she takes part of His name. 

  
  

  The Veil

  As a symbol of purity and modesty, the Bride wears the veil as a covering to show show her reverence for her Groom and her God. The Veil also reminds us of the Curtain in the Temple that was torn in two from top to bottom at the moment that Jesus died on the cross. The couple become one, and we now have full access to God.

  After the Wedding

  The couple is presented to the friends and family and witnesses, and our attention is brought to the fact that they are now one, in name. We can see the similarity of this in the making of a covenant.

  Go forth and multiple

  The first of the commands in the Covenant with Adam and Eve. Now a days, rice is thrown at weddings to symbolize the primary purpose of marriage, of creating a family that loves and honors God.  

  This final covenant that has been made with mankind through Jesus was prophesied or fore told through several of the old testament prophets. The Old Covenant that was made with Israel required strict obedience to the Mosaic Law. Romans tells us that the wages of sin is death! Moses was right in his prediction that Isreal would continue to fall in disobedience and they did. 

  The Prophet Jeremiah predicted the New Covenant. The day will come the the Lord will make a New Covenant with the people of Israel and Judah, The Lord said he will put His law into their minds and write them on their hearts, and He will be their God and they will be His people. The Testament was written on stony tablets, but in the new Covenant it will be written on their hearts. Ezekiel 36 mentions the same new Covenant and that the Lord will give them a new heart, and put a new spirit within them. He will remove the heart of stone and give a heart of flesh, and He will put HIs spirit with in them. 

  • A covenant promise of a new heart
  • A new spirit
  • And the indwelling of the Holy Spirit
  
  

  Which would bring about true holiness within those who partake of the offer. 

  The New covenant was origianally given to Israel and included a blessing. The fulfillment of the New Covenant will be seen in two places. On the Earth during the Millennial Reign of Christ and in Heaven for eternity. 

  God used these prophets to let Israel and eventually the Gentiles, or everyone else, know that God has made a BETTER covenant with us through the shedding of His own sons blood. 

  As we think about the cutting of a covenant, we know that blood was required.

  I Corinthians tells us that we have been bought with a price, a precious sacrifice, that we are not our own, but bought with the blood of Jesus. 

  The New Testament confirms these prophets words in other places as well. Hebrews Chapter 9 shows us that Jesus’ sacrifice was superior in that it was perfect, voluntary, rational, and motivated by love. Pure hesced, loyal, lovingkindness love. 

  The death of the old testament brings the new testament to light. There is a necessity of a death for the last will and testament to become active. 

  
  

  More.... & Ephesians 3

  
  

  Theme music is "Brand New" by Brad & Monika Hardy

  ]]>3712d827-5ab3-4f8c-8990-ee55818cd910Wed, 04 Nov 2020 17:10:00 -060028:15falsefull3693693Monika Hardy68 Growing Old Gracefully & BiblicallyMy hope is that you enjoy the episode with Sue as she shares her beautiful heart of Hospitality and helps us see a life of Legacy that is to be lived in the here and now. Don't wait to put things in your will, spend time with others now and make a difference in their lives.

  Speaker & author, Sue Donaldson and her husband, Mark, live in San Luis Obispo, California. Sue taught high school English, part of the time in Brazil with Wycliffe Bible Translators. She and her husband, Mark, have raised 3 daughters who keep them at the bank and on their knees. Sue loves connecting people to one another, to God, and to His Word, and has been speaking for the last 20 years or so with long pauses for babies, diapers and soccer pasta parties. She blogs at WelcomeHeart: Knowing and Showing the Heart of God and hosts a weekly podcast: Make it Count: Living a Legacy Life- https://welcomeheart.com/podcast

  Here is the link that Sue mentioned about her friend who is a caregiver. If you know of a Caregiver in your life, consider sending them this beautiful resource for encouragement....

  Oh Wondrous Grace Chronicle, by Claire Karrigen https://www.ohwondrousgrace.com 

  Sue’s books include:

  Come to My Table: God’s Hospitality and Yours

  Hospitality, 101: Lessons from the Ultimate Host, a 12-Week Bible Study

  Table Mentoring: A Simple Guide to Coming Alongside

   Make sure to check out my Blog Momentswithmoni.com for the discount info on all of Sue's digital resources.

  Just a tip: Remember to start your Christmas Shopping early this year.

  Sue can be reached in the following ares online:

  FB  

  https://www.facebook.com/suemooredonaldson/

   Insta 

  https://www.instagram.com/suemooredonaldson/

   Pinterest

  https://www.pinterest.com/welcome_heart/

   Twitter: 

  https://twitter.com/welcomeheart

  ]]>My hope is that you enjoy the episode with Sue as she shares her beautiful heart of Hospitality and helps us see a life of Legacy that is to be lived in the here and now. Don't wait to put things in your will, spend time with others now and make a difference in their lives.

  Speaker & author, Sue Donaldson and her husband, Mark, live in San Luis Obispo, California. Sue taught high school English, part of the time in Brazil with Wycliffe Bible Translators. She and her husband, Mark, have raised 3 daughters who keep them at the bank and on their knees. Sue loves connecting people to one another, to God, and to His Word, and has been speaking for the last 20 years or so with long pauses for babies, diapers and soccer pasta parties. She blogs at WelcomeHeart: Knowing and Showing the Heart of God and hosts a weekly podcast: Make it Count: Living a Legacy Life- https://welcomeheart.com/podcast

  Here is the link that Sue mentioned about her friend who is a caregiver. If you know of a Caregiver in your life, consider sending them this beautiful resource for encouragement....

  Oh Wondrous Grace Chronicle, by Claire Karrigen https://www.ohwondrousgrace.com 

  Sue’s books include:

  Come to My Table: God’s Hospitality and Yours

  Hospitality, 101: Lessons from the Ultimate Host, a 12-Week Bible Study

  Table Mentoring: A Simple Guide to Coming Alongside

   Make sure to check out my Blog Momentswithmoni.com for the discount info on all of Sue's digital resources.

  Just a tip: Remember to start your Christmas Shopping early this year.

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   Twitter: 

  https://twitter.com/welcomeheart

  ]]>31c85f66-6c1e-4fc5-b158-8dba9bd0e09aFri, 30 Oct 2020 01:00:00 -060043:00falsefull3683683Monika Hardy67 The Old CovenantsLast time we looked at the Davidic Covenant, the last of the Old Testament Covenants. Before looking into the New Covenants, I thought it might help to think about all of the Old Testament Covenants before jumping into the Messianic Covenant.

  If you have been following along through this series, reviewing here for a bit might be a good way for us to see how much our hearts and minds have soaked up from the Word of God.

  The Series starts at Episode 47, and you are welcome to look back if you like or just take a half hour to listen here.

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  ]]>Last time we looked at the Davidic Covenant, the last of the Old Testament Covenants. Before looking into the New Covenants, I thought it might help to think about all of the Old Testament Covenants before jumping into the Messianic Covenant.

  If you have been following along through this series, reviewing here for a bit might be a good way for us to see how much our hearts and minds have soaked up from the Word of God.

  The Series starts at Episode 47, and you are welcome to look back if you like or just take a half hour to listen here.

  If you are enjoying this series, please share it with a friend.

  You can find more at Momentswithmoni.com

  
  

  ]]>60fd5047-bcf4-4417-a0d5-db67cc138f3cTue, 27 Oct 2020 13:25:00 -060029:23falsefull3673673Monika Hardy66 Moments with Moni Home and Heart Series 1The Introduction to Moments with Moni Home and Heart Series.
  • Podcast Update Info
  • Upcoming interview with Sue Donaldson who will be sharing on the topic of
  • Growing old Gracefully, Biblically
  
  

  More Topics

  • Priority choices for the upcoming months.
  • Prayer
  • Perspective
  
  

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  ]]>The Introduction to Moments with Moni Home and Heart Series.
  • Podcast Update Info
  • Upcoming interview with Sue Donaldson who will be sharing on the topic of
  • Growing old Gracefully, Biblically
  
  

  More Topics

  • Priority choices for the upcoming months.
  • Prayer
  • Perspective
  
  

  Join the Moments with Moni Facebook Community Group Here.

  Read more at the Blog at Moments with Moni

  Theme Song is Brand New, by Brad & Monika Hardy

  Eternity Ready Radio Commercial by Moni: Listen in Sunday's 10:00-10:30 on Eternityreadyradio.com

  Leave me up to a 90 second Voice message HERE.

  I'd love to share it on the podcast!

  Thanks for listening, Moni

  ]]>f62e280b-6e0a-4f1f-8493-fb97051d0cb0Fri, 23 Oct 2020 01:00:00 -060017:25falsefull3663663Monika HardyThe Biblical Covenants, DavidicThe Davidic Covenant:

  Last time we looked at the Biblical Covenants, we explored the Mosaic Covenant and left the House of Jacob on their way into the Promised Land without Moses. 

  Joshua and Caleb were leading the people into the land of milk and honey after 40 years in the wilderness. Things were going well for them, and yet instead of returning God’s favor and lovingkindness, the Israelites spun down and out into disobedience to God’s Laws time and time again. 

  The times of the Judges had come to an end, and this little tiny Bible Book called Ruth pops up with a story of customs and life during the period of the Judges. 

  There are few points of DNA thread that weave their way through the book to our next stop along the way of the 

  Biblical Covenants like a Dot to Dot pencil activity book.

  Genealogy is close to my heart. I love seeing the Family Tree fill up as research is done. The more the merrier, the more to love. Sometimes there is an unexpected surprise that pops up in the generations and I love to see how that particular branch of the family is grafted in to the Tree and see how and where they hail from. Family traits are sometimes strong, and overshadow what you might have thought was the norm. Whether it be an ancestral link that is lost or that pops up unexpectedly, it may cause much heartache or joy. I suppose it depends on the perspective of those already hanging in the family tree, whether they be nuts or peaches. Each family member can only be responsible for what is in their own heart as they reach out to the others. 

  The Book of Ruth is a great example of a family lineage that stems from Abraham, to Moses, amongst a family line that was kept pure and separate because of the racist hearts of the Egyptians at the time of the slavery before the Exodus, to a time when all the Kings of Israel did what was right in their own eyes. 

  Ruth is a beautiful account of a Moabitess, that marries into the line of the Hebrews. The Moabites were from the son of Lot and known to the Hebrews as “God’s washpot” and yet this young woman, Ruth, was used by God to bring about the ancestral line of someone near and dear to my heart.

  A quick summary of Ruth’s story is that she marries into a family of Hebrews that left Bethlehem during the famine. Ruth marries one of the sons in this family, but the dad dies, both the sons die, and the other daughter in law goes back to her family. 

  Only Ruth, the Moabitess stays with her Mother in law Naomi and returns to Bethlehem to care for her. Here Ruth meets Boaz who cares for her and is a picture of a Redeemer. Boaz redeems the inheritance that belonged to the Hebrew widow Naomi and in the deal, gets the Land and a wife in Ruth. 

  The last portion of the Book of Ruth gives us the line of the ten generations from Pharez through Boaz and Ruth to their descendants. 

  So Boaz had Obed, which meant server, and Obed was the father of Jesse, and Jesse was the Father of David, and David brings us to the next Covenant. 

  Why do you think God would use someone so despised in the eyes of others to bring about something so beautiful? Perhaps He is showing us that we ourselves, no matter how sinful we are, however ugly we see ourselves in His sight, we are important to Him and loved by Him. God will use anyone that is willing to be used as we see in the picture of Ruth’s loving heart. 

  We have now seen the DNA thread weave from Adam to David and we pick up the story in the Book of Samuel Chapter 18 Samuel was a child that grew up taught by the Priests about the ways of God and served God with all his heart ever since Hannah, his mother dropped him off with the Priests after Samuel was weaned at three years old. He obeyed God and grew to be the Priest over Israel. 

  Just as Israel’s past, they made another choice that went against what God had in mind...]]>The Davidic Covenant:

  Last time we looked at the Biblical Covenants, we explored the Mosaic Covenant and left the House of Jacob on their way into the Promised Land without Moses. 

  Joshua and Caleb were leading the people into the land of milk and honey after 40 years in the wilderness. Things were going well for them, and yet instead of returning God’s favor and lovingkindness, the Israelites spun down and out into disobedience to God’s Laws time and time again. 

  The times of the Judges had come to an end, and this little tiny Bible Book called Ruth pops up with a story of customs and life during the period of the Judges. 

  There are few points of DNA thread that weave their way through the book to our next stop along the way of the 

  Biblical Covenants like a Dot to Dot pencil activity book.

  Genealogy is close to my heart. I love seeing the Family Tree fill up as research is done. The more the merrier, the more to love. Sometimes there is an unexpected surprise that pops up in the generations and I love to see how that particular branch of the family is grafted in to the Tree and see how and where they hail from. Family traits are sometimes strong, and overshadow what you might have thought was the norm. Whether it be an ancestral link that is lost or that pops up unexpectedly, it may cause much heartache or joy. I suppose it depends on the perspective of those already hanging in the family tree, whether they be nuts or peaches. Each family member can only be responsible for what is in their own heart as they reach out to the others. 

  The Book of Ruth is a great example of a family lineage that stems from Abraham, to Moses, amongst a family line that was kept pure and separate because of the racist hearts of the Egyptians at the time of the slavery before the Exodus, to a time when all the Kings of Israel did what was right in their own eyes. 

  Ruth is a beautiful account of a Moabitess, that marries into the line of the Hebrews. The Moabites were from the son of Lot and known to the Hebrews as “God’s washpot” and yet this young woman, Ruth, was used by God to bring about the ancestral line of someone near and dear to my heart.

  A quick summary of Ruth’s story is that she marries into a family of Hebrews that left Bethlehem during the famine. Ruth marries one of the sons in this family, but the dad dies, both the sons die, and the other daughter in law goes back to her family. 

  Only Ruth, the Moabitess stays with her Mother in law Naomi and returns to Bethlehem to care for her. Here Ruth meets Boaz who cares for her and is a picture of a Redeemer. Boaz redeems the inheritance that belonged to the Hebrew widow Naomi and in the deal, gets the Land and a wife in Ruth. 

  The last portion of the Book of Ruth gives us the line of the ten generations from Pharez through Boaz and Ruth to their descendants. 

  So Boaz had Obed, which meant server, and Obed was the father of Jesse, and Jesse was the Father of David, and David brings us to the next Covenant. 

  Why do you think God would use someone so despised in the eyes of others to bring about something so beautiful? Perhaps He is showing us that we ourselves, no matter how sinful we are, however ugly we see ourselves in His sight, we are important to Him and loved by Him. God will use anyone that is willing to be used as we see in the picture of Ruth’s loving heart. 

  We have now seen the DNA thread weave from Adam to David and we pick up the story in the Book of Samuel Chapter 18 Samuel was a child that grew up taught by the Priests about the ways of God and served God with all his heart ever since Hannah, his mother dropped him off with the Priests after Samuel was weaned at three years old. He obeyed God and grew to be the Priest over Israel. 

  Just as Israel’s past, they made another choice that went against what God had in mind for them. Israel rejected the Priest and wanted a King like the other Nations around them had. 

  Have you ever wanted to bless your children with something that you know would be good for them? Only to find your child rejecting the gift.

  Well, Samuel takes the demand of the people to God and then returns with the reply, 

  OK, you can have a King, but you won’t like it.

   You know, things like taxes, your sons being scripted into the army, and TAXES and your daughters being taken out of your homes to work elsewhere.

  Have you ever tired of doing what is good? It’s not easy always having to be the one to break up fights, rescue other Nations, and be a godly example to the world. Ever want to be just like the rest of the gang?

  Well, Israel wanted to be like the other Nations and have their own King. Not just any King though. They wanted the tall, dark and handsome King, even though he lacked a good character.So Israel chose Saul. 

  Well, Saul had a son named Johnathan, who was a better man than Saul who was not afraid in battle like his dad.

  Johnathan and David met during the battle against that giant Goliath. You know, the battle that Saul was to afraid to fight and let little David go to fight the mighty Goliath all on his own.

  Johnathan and David then cut a covenant with each other, and became Covenant friends. Jonathan gave David his robe, and sword and belt and told him all that I have is yours.

  During this time it was Saul who became jealous of David and wanted to kill David to secure the throne for Jonathan, after all in Sauls eyes Johnathan was the rightful heir to the Kingdom for he was his son. 

  But the soul of Jonathan and the soul of David were knit together.

  As we continue reading through I Samuel, Saul and Jonathan die and David is anointed King. 

  • If we remember Abraham making a covenant with a local King over some wells of water, the story revealed that not only was the Covenant made between Abraham and the King but also to their descendants. 
  • If we remember the Covenant God makes with Abraham-it was God who continued the Covenant to the descendants of Abraham as well.
  • If we remember Noah, the Covenant continued on beyond Noah and his family and all the animals and all their descendants.
  • If we remember the Covenant made with Adam, it continued to all the descendants as well. 
  
  

  So after David was anointed King, he remembered that not only was the Covenant made between he and Jonathan but to the descendants of jonathan as well. SO David begins to ask if there are any left of the house of Jonathan. 

  This is what many were fearing, for there were many that lived in fear of David. It was years that King Saul had put the fear of David into them. Saul wanted David killed. Find David for me and kill him! So when David took the throne after Saul and Jonathans death, the Nanny to Jonathans son Mephiboseth injured and crippled him accidentally in her haste to get him to safety. 

  But now it was time to face the King. Those who were guarding Mephiboseth feared he would be killed, but instead King David showed him great loving kindness because of theCovenant with his Father Jonathan. 

  So Mephiboseth has a choice to make. One who lived in fear of the man in front him, was now offered a home, a place at the Kings table at every meal and Mephiboseths servants would work his land and bring in the bounty for them all. Or he could reject King David’s offer. 

  All Mephiboseth had to do was change his mind about King David and accept his offer of lovingkindness.

  So what do you think Mephiboseth did? He made a very wise decision and accepted his Fathers Covenant, and David restored Mephiboseths inheritance, and ate at the Kings Table for the est of his days. Could there be a more glorious happy ending of a story? Why yes actually there is. 

  If we connect the DNA dots we see an even greater happy ending, well perhaps because that depends on you. 

  Psalm 25:14 Tells us that the secret of the LORD is with them who fear Him, and He will show THEM His Covenant!

  Do you understand what has happened here? Both parties of this covenant between Jonathan and David had made a blood covenant, which made them no longer enemies, but friends. Just like God who after making the covenant with Abraham called him a friend of God. the term friend is used very loosely these days as in the form of a thumbs up on social media, or a group of young adults that meander through life together while adulting. 

  But to God, friend is an even stronger bound than family, a blood brother bond. 

  Jesus who left heaven and came in the form of man, a little lower status than the angels, came in the form of man and the blood of God and man were mixed in his veins. The Symbol of Jonathan and David Covenant were the Robe that represented a yielding of his position to the future King The garments that Jon gave to David represented his possessions 

  The Sword, the Bow and his girdle or belt represented his power willingly yielded to the future King 

  1 David like Jesus sought out those who are lame and crippled, sinners like you and me.

  2 David was a picture of God who is covenant bound to Abraham and all his generations

  3 As sinners have we ever hid from the presence of GOd when we know full well we have been disobedient? 

  4 Jesus seeks us out and shows us and offers us His loving kindness and mercy, His Hesed (Ruth connection?) love and forgiveness. 

  5 We now have a choice. We have been shown the lovingkindness of God and need to make a decision. Will we cling to our own beliefs of God, our own picture of who He is or will we change or mind and repent? Will we accept or reject the love and mercy and covenants God has offered us by this picture of David and Jon in Covenant that points us toward all that is fulfilled in Jesus?

  6 Does anyone else like a happy ending like I do? Mephiboseth repents and accepts God’s lovingkindness, mercy and forgiveness 

  • To be in King Davids presence
  • To have his inheritance restored
  • To no longer be enemies with the King, but friends with the King. 
  • To no longer walk in fear of the King but walk in victory with fear and doubt cast away. 
  • To sit and and eat with the King at his own table and commune with Him. 
  
  

  What a beautiful picture of what our King Jesus has done for us. 

  He made a way for us to be with Him at His table and commune with Him. 

  There is power in the blood covenant

  There is power in the blood of Jesus that was given freely by Him so that our sins could be washed away forever, not just covered up by the blood covenant by the way of an animal which was only a foreshadow of Jesus sacrifice. 

  The blood of man and God was mingled on the cross, so that crippled sinners like you and I could be heirs to the Kingdom of God. 

  Why did God put this story in the Bible for us? If we go back to the beginning Vicinni, we know that God created a perfect world for mankind so that God and mankind could spend time together in relationship and love each other. God put man into the Garden to rule and reign over the land an animals. Do you remember what happened next? Sin entered the world and mankind was crippled with sin, and fear and were cast out of the Garden into the barren land. Mankind was deceived into fearing and hating God, just as some still do today. But how can we hate what or who we do not know? Preconcieved ideas of God can keep us from loving who He really is. For He has shown us through His word that He is trustworthy and Faithful, and worthy of our love. That if we put our trust in Him, He will never leave us or forsake us. 

  You see, God is in covenant with His Son, Jesus and for Christs sake, God forgives us. It’s not a matter of our worthiness, but it is because of His steadfast Covenant Love. 

  The next time the enemy makes you FEEL unworthy before God, don’t spend precious energy arguing. Just admit you are unworthy and run to Jesus, and hide behind Him who is your strong tower. Let Jesus take care of the enemy and keep your eyes on your Savior. 

  If we walk in ignorance of the Blood Covenant, we lose out on so much in this present life as well as in our future eternity. 

  The story of David, and Jonathan and Mephiboseth show us forgiveness, fortune, fellowship, and that we are family with an inheritance. You see, Adam, the first man lost that inheiritance, and Jesus, the one who is called the second Adam in the Bible, restored our inheritance. 

  The next time we get together to look at the The New Covenant, we will see we are not there to mourn a corpse, but celebrate eternal life because of a final perfect sacrifice in Jesus. 

  Just as John 3:16 reminds us: For God so loved the world that He gave is His only begotten son, so that whosoever believes in Him, will not perish, but have everlasting life. 

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  ]]>908437f9-ab42-49b4-a0ce-c8f97db18fbaWed, 21 Oct 2020 20:53:00 -060028:04falsefull3653653Monika HardyTestimonies with Moni-Joshua NoelJoshua Noel studied Christian Leadership at Charleston Southern but has yet to go back and finish his degree. For Personal reasons he left the school. He is a member of the Church of God of Prophecy and runs his own podcast, ‘The Whole Church Podcast’, as co-host with a friend. He is pursuing a calling into the ministry at this time. He can be reached by phone at (704) 650-1678 or by email at thewholechurch@gmail.com

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  ]]>Joshua Noel studied Christian Leadership at Charleston Southern but has yet to go back and finish his degree. For Personal reasons he left the school. He is a member of the Church of God of Prophecy and runs his own podcast, ‘The Whole Church Podcast’, as co-host with a friend. He is pursuing a calling into the ministry at this time. He can be reached by phone at (704) 650-1678 or by email at thewholechurch@gmail.com

  Subscribe to Moni's Tribe Newsletter at 1-703-951-3077

  Find more Episodes at Momentswithmoni.com

  Thanks so much for listening.

  Moni

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  ]]>b7b9b024-1e49-47f2-bb8b-8d5dab76bb2dFri, 16 Oct 2020 06:00:00 -060045:49falsefull3643643Monika HardyThe Mosaic CovenantMosaic Covenant Script

  This is the first time another Covenant is made, but this one is not for the entire human race. God chooses not just one person that finds grace in His eyes, but an entire Nation that will be born to be His particular people which is made by God through Moses with the people of Israel. 

  To re-cap: At the end of our time together through the Second part of the Abrahamic Covenant, we left two sides of a split family, heading in different directions. God tells of the History account of the family side of Abraham, Issac and Jacob, now the generations, the Blessed Nation that God has made and we follow into slavery into Egypt. 

  Slavery?? What kind of blessing is that, you say? 

  There was supposed to be Land, a Name, and all the families of the Earth were to be blessed through Abraham. Had God changed His mind?

  No, no, let’s just keep reading.

  Actually, you can read more at my Blog.

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  ]]>Mosaic Covenant Script

  This is the first time another Covenant is made, but this one is not for the entire human race. God chooses not just one person that finds grace in His eyes, but an entire Nation that will be born to be His particular people which is made by God through Moses with the people of Israel. 

  To re-cap: At the end of our time together through the Second part of the Abrahamic Covenant, we left two sides of a split family, heading in different directions. God tells of the History account of the family side of Abraham, Issac and Jacob, now the generations, the Blessed Nation that God has made and we follow into slavery into Egypt. 

  Slavery?? What kind of blessing is that, you say? 

  There was supposed to be Land, a Name, and all the families of the Earth were to be blessed through Abraham. Had God changed His mind?

  No, no, let’s just keep reading.

  Actually, you can read more at my Blog.

  Find more Episodes relative to this current topic at

  Momentswithmoni.com

  Subscribe to Moni's Tribe at

  1-703-951-3077

  Leave me up to a 90 second Voice message HERE.

  I'd love to share it on the podcast! Thanks for Listening

  Moni

  ]]>2ffe3621-14e0-4522-ac78-f6aa67520836Tue, 13 Oct 2020 19:57:00 -060027:45falsefull3633633Monika HardyJen Uren Testimony with MoniThe pain of being hurt can be healed. It may take time, but thankfully God is our Great Healer and Physician and holds our hearts and minds in His hands. Come, let's ponder God's healing in the life of Jen as she shares her Testimony with Moni.

  Jenn Uren lives in the Chicagoland area with her husband, 5 kids (toddlers, tween, teen, and twenty-something!), and no pets (no time!).

  As she raised her kids, life came at her fast and furious — including a surprise adoption of 2 babies (yep! one day 3 kids, the next day 5) — and she was paralyzed with overwhelm.

  As she worked to dig her way out of overwhelm, she began to really understand the magic of the right tool or system. She learned how to make things easier so that she could spend less time doing the things she had to do, and more time doing the things that she wanted to do.

  She began to blog as a way to help other moms do the same. Not by setting out to create her own products or solutions, but by connecting moms to principles, existing products, and encouraging people who could help them use their personal resources (time, space, and money) most impactfully. (And creating systems and tools where there wasn’t one.)

  In 2021 she will be debuting her podcast "This Mom Knows" where she interviews moms about the things they know well -- from hard topics like grief and loss, to fun things like crafting and traveling

  You can reach Jen at the following social media sites to learn more about her and her upcoming Podcast.

  Instagram @moremommymoments

  Facebook @moremommymoments

  Or her website at www.moremommymoments.com

  Theme Song "Brand New" by Brad & Monika Hardy

  For more episodes or to subscribe for the Newsletter, head on over to Momentswithmoni.com

  Thanks for listening.

  Moni

  ]]>The pain of being hurt can be healed. It may take time, but thankfully God is our Great Healer and Physician and holds our hearts and minds in His hands. Come, let's ponder God's healing in the life of Jen as she shares her Testimony with Moni.

  Jenn Uren lives in the Chicagoland area with her husband, 5 kids (toddlers, tween, teen, and twenty-something!), and no pets (no time!).

  As she raised her kids, life came at her fast and furious — including a surprise adoption of 2 babies (yep! one day 3 kids, the next day 5) — and she was paralyzed with overwhelm.

  As she worked to dig her way out of overwhelm, she began to really understand the magic of the right tool or system. She learned how to make things easier so that she could spend less time doing the things she had to do, and more time doing the things that she wanted to do.

  She began to blog as a way to help other moms do the same. Not by setting out to create her own products or solutions, but by connecting moms to principles, existing products, and encouraging people who could help them use their personal resources (time, space, and money) most impactfully. (And creating systems and tools where there wasn’t one.)

  In 2021 she will be debuting her podcast "This Mom Knows" where she interviews moms about the things they know well -- from hard topics like grief and loss, to fun things like crafting and traveling

  You can reach Jen at the following social media sites to learn more about her and her upcoming Podcast.

  Instagram @moremommymoments

  Facebook @moremommymoments

  Or her website at www.moremommymoments.com

  Theme Song "Brand New" by Brad & Monika Hardy

  For more episodes or to subscribe for the Newsletter, head on over to Momentswithmoni.com

  Thanks for listening.

  Moni

  ]]>b9c1a872-3ec8-4580-9bbb-5556c1ab8377Fri, 09 Oct 2020 00:15:00 -060036:08falsefull3623623Monika HardyThe Abrahamic Covenant Part TwoAfter Hagar returned with Ishmael from running away because of being treated harshly, she submitted herself to Sarai once again. At this time Abram was 86 years old.

  Have you ever run ahead of God and done things for Him rather than waiting for Him to do what He had promised?

  This Covenant is between God and Abram

  • You will be a Father of many Nations

  • I will change your name from Abram (high and haughty or lofty)to Abraham, (high father of a multitude.) for I will make you a father of many nations. This covenant is established between Me and you, and yourseed all your generations as an everlasting covenant, to be a God to you and all your seed after you.

  • I will give the land of which you are a stranger, the land of Canaan as an everlasting possession to you and your seed, and I will be their God.

  This is my covenant with you Abraham, and with your descendants and this will be the sign of the covenant:

  You and every man child among you are to be circumcised as a sign of this covenant, your children by birth and those that are bought or servants.

  Signs were an important part of a covenant....

  And it came to pass just as God had said. Abraham and Sarah gave birth to a child and named him Issac, and when the child was eight days old, the circumcision took place, the symbol to remind them of the covenant with each new generation.

  When little Issac was weaned, some scholars say three some say up to five years old, Abraham made a feast to celebrate. During this time Sarah was an eye witness to Ishmael mocking Issac.

  It looks as if Hagar and Ishmael were welcome to remain until this point. It was Sarah who went to Abraham and said,

  Cast out this bondwoman, and HER son for the son of this servant will not be heir with MY son Issac.

  This grieved Abraham, for he had become attached to his son of the the flesh, Ishmael. Ishamel may have been Isaac’s buddy and school mate, but he was not a fellow heir to the inheritance.

  God told Abraham not to grieve over Ishmael, listen to your wife, and put him away, for I will make of Ishmael a nation, because he is your seed.

  As Matthew Henry shares in his Commentary on this passage:

  “If Hagar and Ishamel had conducted themselves well in Abraham’s family, they might have continued there but they threw themselves out by their own pride and insolence, and were justly chastised.”

  Again we see an opportunity to have obeyed God in the things He tells us, or to walk in our own ways. We were made in the Image of God. While here on earth we have an earth suit, this flesh that covers the real us, the spirit within. There will always be a struggle between the flesh and the spirit for control.

  Are you lost? I was the first time I heard all these things. It took me awhile to connect the dots of all this History and prophecy which is still History and some is yet prophecy....

  Listen to the episode, or read more at the Blog at Momentswithmoni.com

  Moments with Moni can also be heard on Eternityreadyradio.com Sunday Mornigs at 10:00-10:30 AM

  The Theme Song "Brand New" written and perfomed by Brad & Monika Hardy

  Closing Song "Always Close to Me" written and performed by Brad & Monika Hardy.

  Similar episodes

  The Covenant Stories #47

  The Covenant Stories #49 (The Making of a Covenant)

  Overview of]]>After Hagar returned with Ishmael from running away because of being treated harshly, she submitted herself to Sarai once again. At this time Abram was 86 years old.

  Have you ever run ahead of God and done things for Him rather than waiting for Him to do what He had promised?

  This Covenant is between God and Abram

  • You will be a Father of many Nations

  • I will change your name from Abram (high and haughty or lofty)to Abraham, (high father of a multitude.) for I will make you a father of many nations. This covenant is established between Me and you, and yourseed all your generations as an everlasting covenant, to be a God to you and all your seed after you.

  • I will give the land of which you are a stranger, the land of Canaan as an everlasting possession to you and your seed, and I will be their God.

  This is my covenant with you Abraham, and with your descendants and this will be the sign of the covenant:

  You and every man child among you are to be circumcised as a sign of this covenant, your children by birth and those that are bought or servants.

  Signs were an important part of a covenant....

  And it came to pass just as God had said. Abraham and Sarah gave birth to a child and named him Issac, and when the child was eight days old, the circumcision took place, the symbol to remind them of the covenant with each new generation.

  When little Issac was weaned, some scholars say three some say up to five years old, Abraham made a feast to celebrate. During this time Sarah was an eye witness to Ishmael mocking Issac.

  It looks as if Hagar and Ishmael were welcome to remain until this point. It was Sarah who went to Abraham and said,

  Cast out this bondwoman, and HER son for the son of this servant will not be heir with MY son Issac.

  This grieved Abraham, for he had become attached to his son of the the flesh, Ishmael. Ishamel may have been Isaac’s buddy and school mate, but he was not a fellow heir to the inheritance.

  God told Abraham not to grieve over Ishmael, listen to your wife, and put him away, for I will make of Ishmael a nation, because he is your seed.

  As Matthew Henry shares in his Commentary on this passage:

  “If Hagar and Ishamel had conducted themselves well in Abraham’s family, they might have continued there but they threw themselves out by their own pride and insolence, and were justly chastised.”

  Again we see an opportunity to have obeyed God in the things He tells us, or to walk in our own ways. We were made in the Image of God. While here on earth we have an earth suit, this flesh that covers the real us, the spirit within. There will always be a struggle between the flesh and the spirit for control.

  Are you lost? I was the first time I heard all these things. It took me awhile to connect the dots of all this History and prophecy which is still History and some is yet prophecy....

  Listen to the episode, or read more at the Blog at Momentswithmoni.com

  Moments with Moni can also be heard on Eternityreadyradio.com Sunday Mornigs at 10:00-10:30 AM

  The Theme Song "Brand New" written and perfomed by Brad & Monika Hardy

  Closing Song "Always Close to Me" written and performed by Brad & Monika Hardy.

  Similar episodes

  The Covenant Stories #47

  The Covenant Stories #49 (The Making of a Covenant)

  Overview of the Biblical Covenants #51

  The Biblical Covenants, Edenic #53

  The Biblical Covenants-Adamic #55

  Leave me up to a 90 second Voice message HERE.

  I'd love to share it on the podcast!

  ]]>965f2803-d681-47de-8115-f9560c63ac32Tue, 06 Oct 2020 00:15:00 -060028:01falsefull3613613Monika HardyTestimony of Dave Ebert Ep #60Dave is an improviser, actor, improv coach, speaker, and credentialed minister. He was born in Chicago, but grew up in southwestern Virginia. Much of his improv and acting ability is attributed to his 8 years as a pro wrestler on the independent circuit in the south. 

  
  

  In 2013, after nearly two decades of battling with depression and suicidal ideations, Dave finally made the life-changing decision to pursue God. He says, “At that point, I wrestled with this choice: I could take my life…or I could give my life. I chose to give my life to the Lord.”

  
  

  Most of his life, Dave covered his depression with humor. He used it to make others feel better while disguising how he truly felt inside. Dave often tells his testimony by saying, “I used to use comedy to hide who I was, but now I use comedy to reveal Who He is.”

  
  

  Shortly after deciding to pursue a real relationship with God, Dave relocated back to Chicago in 2013. Through his passion for comedy renewed with a deeper purpose, he founded Well Versed Comedy, an improv comedy ministry team. Doing comedy is his primary passion for reaching people, either to uplift and encourage fellow Christians, or to bring light, laughter, and joy to non-Christians. 

  
  

  He married his wife Bobbie in June 2015, and they live together in Crest Hill, Ill., with their 3 cats.

  Links:

  Gifts for Glory Ministries 

  gifts4glory.com

  Facebook/Twitter/Instagram: @gifts4glory

  Well Versed Comedy 

  wellversedcomedy.com

  Facebook/Twitter/Instagram: @wellversedCMDY 

  Dave Ebert (Acting/Speaking/Improv Coaching)

  daveebert.gifts4glory.com 

  Facebook/Twitter/Instagram: @realdaveebert 

  Theme Song, "Brand New" by Brad & Monika Hardy

  Similar Episodes:

  Testimonies with Moni with Chris Staron

  Read more on the Blog: Momentswithmoni.com

  Leave me up to a 90 second Voice message HERE.

  I'd love to share it on the podcast!

  ]]>Dave is an improviser, actor, improv coach, speaker, and credentialed minister. He was born in Chicago, but grew up in southwestern Virginia. Much of his improv and acting ability is attributed to his 8 years as a pro wrestler on the independent circuit in the south. 

  
  

  In 2013, after nearly two decades of battling with depression and suicidal ideations, Dave finally made the life-changing decision to pursue God. He says, “At that point, I wrestled with this choice: I could take my life…or I could give my life. I chose to give my life to the Lord.”

  
  

  Most of his life, Dave covered his depression with humor. He used it to make others feel better while disguising how he truly felt inside. Dave often tells his testimony by saying, “I used to use comedy to hide who I was, but now I use comedy to reveal Who He is.”

  
  

  Shortly after deciding to pursue a real relationship with God, Dave relocated back to Chicago in 2013. Through his passion for comedy renewed with a deeper purpose, he founded Well Versed Comedy, an improv comedy ministry team. Doing comedy is his primary passion for reaching people, either to uplift and encourage fellow Christians, or to bring light, laughter, and joy to non-Christians. 

  
  

  He married his wife Bobbie in June 2015, and they live together in Crest Hill, Ill., with their 3 cats.

  Links:

  Gifts for Glory Ministries 

  gifts4glory.com

  Facebook/Twitter/Instagram: @gifts4glory

  Well Versed Comedy 

  wellversedcomedy.com

  Facebook/Twitter/Instagram: @wellversedCMDY 

  Dave Ebert (Acting/Speaking/Improv Coaching)

  daveebert.gifts4glory.com 

  Facebook/Twitter/Instagram: @realdaveebert 

  Theme Song, "Brand New" by Brad & Monika Hardy

  Similar Episodes:

  Testimonies with Moni with Chris Staron

  Read more on the Blog: Momentswithmoni.com

  Leave me up to a 90 second Voice message HERE.

  I'd love to share it on the podcast!

  ]]>f3880178-b312-4c08-99e6-85dae955c725Fri, 02 Oct 2020 02:00:00 -060052:55falsefull3603603Monika HardyThe Abrahamic Covenant Part One Ep #59Abrahamic Covenant Part One

  Part of the Biblical Covenant Stories Series

  I hope this story telling account of History and the Biblical Covenants is of help to you. I know we all have questions when it comes to life. When I was young, I was the oldest of 5 children. My youngest little sister was filled with so many questions as she grew, but the first question was why? Not just why, but why, why why why, why, why, but why and so on. It taught me patience for sure. But it also helped me understand that inquisitive nature. So, here we go again, As I attempt to answer some of the background info to the why questions to give us a better understanding of WHY God did what He did. Of course we won’t know it all this side of Heaven, but I hope it’s a good start to get you digging into the Biblical Covenants on your own.

  Last time we got together and looked at the Covenants, Noah and his family were fresh off the boat, ok a really big boat, ok, an Ark!

  After exiting the vehicle, God had instructed the family once again with one direction being repeated which was for them to be fruitful and multiply, for the entire earth needed repopulating.

  The smell of a good BBQwas still wafting in the air including the fat from the animals that were given to God in sacrifice by Noah on an altar, revealing an obedient heart, with the rainbow overhead as a symbol of the unconditional covenant between God and mankind and all the animals.

  God promised He would not flood the entire earth again. After establishing the family in the last covenant between Himself and Adam, God has now established government for mankind through the covenant with Noah. This covenant will remain in effect as long as there are rainbows. It does my heart good when I see a gorgeous double rainbow in the sky after a storm here in North Idaho. If you have any pictures of one in your area, I would love it if you would share them on the Moments with Moni facebook page. Let’s all remind each other of this promise from God. 

  Ok, back to the story.

  Well, the beauty of the fresh new earth didn’t last that long. Fresh off the boat, Noah decided to be a farmer, and planted a vineyard. Yes, I realize there is passage of time, but in the very next verse, Noah drank that wine, and you guessed it...Noah got drunk.

   

  Evidently there was a scandal that went on inside the tent, for the Bible reads, “Noah, drank of the wine, and was drunken, and had it happened today Ham would have been considered a journalist wanting to make headlines 

  Some say there may have been more going on, but many scholars believe that the scene was just what it was written as, which you can read in Genesis.

  Do you remember after Adam and Eve sinned and made clothing for themselves out of fig leaves? The timeline from this Antedilluvian age to the Last Days before the coming of Christ, may make this moment look like no big deal.

  But remember the standard of this world by the One who created it and all that is in it, rises above such lewdness.

  After Noah woke from his drunkeness, it says that he knew what had happened.

  I used to think that Noah just yelled at his son because he was mad at him. However, the Bible paints a different picture. Noah was now in his right mind, and since he was the head of the family, and now the head governing member of society, he has proclaimed blessing and cursing in this instance.

  The guilty party is now proclaimed a servant to the other two sons, one of whom receives a spiritual blessing and the other a temporal one. We also read in this account of History, that Noah lived another 350 years after the flood and he died.

  As the Bible continues, descendants of these three sons are mentioned. It looks like a dry read of names if at first you open your Bible to read them, but if you dig in to the meaning of these names, and catch a bit of history that is thrown...]]>Abrahamic Covenant Part One

  Part of the Biblical Covenant Stories Series

  I hope this story telling account of History and the Biblical Covenants is of help to you. I know we all have questions when it comes to life. When I was young, I was the oldest of 5 children. My youngest little sister was filled with so many questions as she grew, but the first question was why? Not just why, but why, why why why, why, why, but why and so on. It taught me patience for sure. But it also helped me understand that inquisitive nature. So, here we go again, As I attempt to answer some of the background info to the why questions to give us a better understanding of WHY God did what He did. Of course we won’t know it all this side of Heaven, but I hope it’s a good start to get you digging into the Biblical Covenants on your own.

  Last time we got together and looked at the Covenants, Noah and his family were fresh off the boat, ok a really big boat, ok, an Ark!

  After exiting the vehicle, God had instructed the family once again with one direction being repeated which was for them to be fruitful and multiply, for the entire earth needed repopulating.

  The smell of a good BBQwas still wafting in the air including the fat from the animals that were given to God in sacrifice by Noah on an altar, revealing an obedient heart, with the rainbow overhead as a symbol of the unconditional covenant between God and mankind and all the animals.

  God promised He would not flood the entire earth again. After establishing the family in the last covenant between Himself and Adam, God has now established government for mankind through the covenant with Noah. This covenant will remain in effect as long as there are rainbows. It does my heart good when I see a gorgeous double rainbow in the sky after a storm here in North Idaho. If you have any pictures of one in your area, I would love it if you would share them on the Moments with Moni facebook page. Let’s all remind each other of this promise from God. 

  Ok, back to the story.

  Well, the beauty of the fresh new earth didn’t last that long. Fresh off the boat, Noah decided to be a farmer, and planted a vineyard. Yes, I realize there is passage of time, but in the very next verse, Noah drank that wine, and you guessed it...Noah got drunk.

   

  Evidently there was a scandal that went on inside the tent, for the Bible reads, “Noah, drank of the wine, and was drunken, and had it happened today Ham would have been considered a journalist wanting to make headlines 

  Some say there may have been more going on, but many scholars believe that the scene was just what it was written as, which you can read in Genesis.

  Do you remember after Adam and Eve sinned and made clothing for themselves out of fig leaves? The timeline from this Antedilluvian age to the Last Days before the coming of Christ, may make this moment look like no big deal.

  But remember the standard of this world by the One who created it and all that is in it, rises above such lewdness.

  After Noah woke from his drunkeness, it says that he knew what had happened.

  I used to think that Noah just yelled at his son because he was mad at him. However, the Bible paints a different picture. Noah was now in his right mind, and since he was the head of the family, and now the head governing member of society, he has proclaimed blessing and cursing in this instance.

  The guilty party is now proclaimed a servant to the other two sons, one of whom receives a spiritual blessing and the other a temporal one. We also read in this account of History, that Noah lived another 350 years after the flood and he died.

  As the Bible continues, descendants of these three sons are mentioned. It looks like a dry read of names if at first you open your Bible to read them, but if you dig in to the meaning of these names, and catch a bit of history that is thrown in with them, it actually reveals a lot. But that is for another story. Our main take away for the Covenant series is that the earth was being repopulated rather well. All of these were the families of Noah’s generations, and the nations came out of these three sons families. 

  So what happens when you get together a lot of people who want to do things their own way? Well, since they all spoke the same language, they got together in their pretensious pride, and decided to not scatter across the earth and fill it, but to build a tower that reached all the way to Heaven. Pride and arrogance is strong and well in the hearts of mankind once again.

  As a mom, I get the picture of a toddler who want out of the play pen so they can get back into the forbidden cookie jar, maybe even skip the jar and go straight for the hot cookie sheet coming out of the oven. Why stop at one, when you can have the whole batch. Mom would gently pick the toddler up and put them back in the play pen and distract the little one with a toy or a book.

  It makes me laugh when I think of God, talking amongst Himself, saying “watch this”. “Let us confuse them with different languages.”

  There are some that would think, Oh that God! 

  He never let’s me do what I want to do. Yet, if we look at it from God’s point of view, He is putting them safely back into the play pen so that the whole human race won’t all get themselves into danger once more. It’s all in our perspective isn’t it? 

  It was during this time that the life span of humans was steadily shortening, and Abram steps on to the page of world History. This was during the Patriarchal society, and Abram, was married to Sarai, who was barren. She had no child. 

  Childlessness in a society like this was considered a curse. However these two loved each other very much.

  The lifestyle of people at that time was filled with little pocket gods. Graven images of false gods that people worshipped instead of the one true God. 

  It was at this time, that God called to Abram and told him to get out of the country he was in, and directed Abram out of Ur of the Chaldeans.

  God said, “Leave your land, your relatives and your father;s house and go to the land that I’m going to show you.” 

  • I will make a great Nation of your descendants
  • I’ll bless you and I’ll make your reputation great, so that you will be a blessing.
  • I’ll bless those who bless you, and curse the one’s who curse you, and through you all the people of the earth will be blessed.”
  
  

  Abram had a choice at that moment. Would he take the LORD at His word, or would he think it was just a bit of undigested beef that kept him up at night with heartburn? 

  But guess what?

  Abram did as the LORD directed, and left Ur of the Chaldeans, after his father died, and took his nephew Lot and his wife Sarai, and all the possessions and the servants and they set out for Canaan.

  Can you imagine packing up and leaving everything you know and love behind without even knowing where you were headed?

  Read more at the Moments with Moni Blog.

  There is just so much more to unpack in this covenant and the lives of Abraham and his two sons, but we will have to take another look at the rest of the story next time. 

  Don’t forget to stop by the Moments with Moni Facebook Page and post a reminder of God’s Covenant with Noah and all of us, the beautiful rainbow. If you’ve enjoyed Moments with Moni, please share it with a friend, neighbor or family member. Thanks for listening. 

  End of part one of The Abrahamic Covenant.

  Share your Rainbow pick on Moments with Moni Facebook Page.

  Read more about the podcast on the Blog at

  Momentswithmoni.com

  The Covenant Series:

  The Covenant Stories #47

  The Covenant Stories #49 (The Making of a Covenant)

  Overview of the Biblical Covenants #51

  The Biblical Covenants, Edenic #53

  The Biblical Covenants-Adamic #55

  Theme Song "Brand New" written and performed by Brad & Monika Hardy

  Leave me up to a 90 second Voice message HERE.

  I'd love to share it on the podcast!

  ]]>22cad102-00a3-4ce5-b7ff-95d30604acd5Mon, 28 Sep 2020 16:07:00 -060028:00falsefull3593593Monika HardyMischelle Saunders-Gottsch Ep#58Today's guest is Mischelle Saunders-Gottsch

  She is the CEO/Founder of Altered Stories Ministry and Podcast Storytelling Host of the Altered Stories Show. She is a wife to Mark, mother to her adult daughter, Tawny, Gigi to Bentley Rose, aunt, friend, speaker, ministry and business leader and is passionate about helping women to share their God stories to help women overcome their struggles. 

  The call on her life to help women share their inspirational God stories stems from her experience of emotional healing that resulted when sharing her childhood cult survival story with others and seeing how her story affected her and those who heard it.

  Mischelle’s professional background includes a successful Senior management career in Corporate America and working for large fortune 500 companies in Senior Management roles. She also has worked for Focus on the Family and Compassion International, high profile faith-based organizations and currently does freelance Program/Project and Change Management Consulting work. 

  Mischelle is a graduate of Colorado Christian University and received her B.S. degree in Organizational Management in Project Management in 5/2017. 

  You can reach Mischelle at Altered Stories Ministries

  Read and learn more about the podcast on the Blog at

  Momentswithmoni.com

  Subscribe to Moni's Tribe for the Newsletter at

  1-703-951-3077 or leave a message. I'd love to put your message on the Podcast.

  ]]>Today's guest is Mischelle Saunders-Gottsch

  She is the CEO/Founder of Altered Stories Ministry and Podcast Storytelling Host of the Altered Stories Show. She is a wife to Mark, mother to her adult daughter, Tawny, Gigi to Bentley Rose, aunt, friend, speaker, ministry and business leader and is passionate about helping women to share their God stories to help women overcome their struggles. 

  The call on her life to help women share their inspirational God stories stems from her experience of emotional healing that resulted when sharing her childhood cult survival story with others and seeing how her story affected her and those who heard it.

  Mischelle’s professional background includes a successful Senior management career in Corporate America and working for large fortune 500 companies in Senior Management roles. She also has worked for Focus on the Family and Compassion International, high profile faith-based organizations and currently does freelance Program/Project and Change Management Consulting work. 

  Mischelle is a graduate of Colorado Christian University and received her B.S. degree in Organizational Management in Project Management in 5/2017. 

  You can reach Mischelle at Altered Stories Ministries

  Read and learn more about the podcast on the Blog at

  Momentswithmoni.com

  Subscribe to Moni's Tribe for the Newsletter at

  1-703-951-3077 or leave a message. I'd love to put your message on the Podcast.

  ]]>ed478a9e-f1ff-4fab-9119-fe689437764cFri, 25 Sep 2020 02:15:00 -060026:24falsefull3583583Monika HardyThe Covenant Stories-NoahicNoahic Covenant

  Welcome back to Moments with Moni, 

  I’m your Host…..Moni 

  Last time we left Adam and Eve just outside the Garden Eden in their new, animal skin covering, that God made for them. 

  Even though they disobeyed God, He was kind and merciful to them and instructed them in the way they should go 

  as they entered the new realm of life that included pain, suffering, weeds, thorns and thistles. 

  It’s at this point we need to remember that it was their own doing that brought them to this place. There was no one else to blame for the state they were in. 

  We continue today in Genesis to set the stage for the scene on the Earth before God made the next Covenant.

  Let's ponder a Biblical perspective on life on earth before God made the Covenant with Noah.

  In the middle of this account of History, there is a whole chapter on Genelogies in the Bible. Instead of a boring account of me reading this to you, I share a snippet of the Skit "Christ and the Veil" It was written by my son, and he shares it around the kitchen table at dinner time with his children.

  You can find more info on this

  "Christ and the Veil" on Stephen Hardy's Facebook Page at "Christ and the Veil- A One Man Play" or to request a booking for him to share this skit at your church or Park or gathering.

  Oh and by the way, at the time of the recording, our grandchild #8 was on the way. :)

  Read more about the podcast on the Blog at

  Momentswithmoni.com

  The Covenant Series:

  The Covenant Stories #47

  The Covenant Stories #49 (The Making of a Covenant)

  Overview of the Biblical Covenants #51

  The Biblical Covenants, Edenic #53

  The Biblical Covenants-Adamic #55

  Leave me up to a 90 second Voice message HERE.

  I'd love to share it on the podcast!

  ]]>Noahic Covenant

  Welcome back to Moments with Moni, 

  I’m your Host…..Moni 

  Last time we left Adam and Eve just outside the Garden Eden in their new, animal skin covering, that God made for them. 

  Even though they disobeyed God, He was kind and merciful to them and instructed them in the way they should go 

  as they entered the new realm of life that included pain, suffering, weeds, thorns and thistles. 

  It’s at this point we need to remember that it was their own doing that brought them to this place. There was no one else to blame for the state they were in. 

  We continue today in Genesis to set the stage for the scene on the Earth before God made the next Covenant.

  Let's ponder a Biblical perspective on life on earth before God made the Covenant with Noah.

  In the middle of this account of History, there is a whole chapter on Genelogies in the Bible. Instead of a boring account of me reading this to you, I share a snippet of the Skit "Christ and the Veil" It was written by my son, and he shares it around the kitchen table at dinner time with his children.

  You can find more info on this

  "Christ and the Veil" on Stephen Hardy's Facebook Page at "Christ and the Veil- A One Man Play" or to request a booking for him to share this skit at your church or Park or gathering.

  Oh and by the way, at the time of the recording, our grandchild #8 was on the way. :)

  Read more about the podcast on the Blog at

  Momentswithmoni.com

  The Covenant Series:

  The Covenant Stories #47

  The Covenant Stories #49 (The Making of a Covenant)

  Overview of the Biblical Covenants #51

  The Biblical Covenants, Edenic #53

  The Biblical Covenants-Adamic #55

  Leave me up to a 90 second Voice message HERE.

  I'd love to share it on the podcast!

  ]]>4f562243-2e58-4588-8b2e-0f052652ffb1Tue, 22 Sep 2020 10:01:00 -060026:51falsefull3573573Monika HardyLaura Padgett Testimony Ep #56"One of the most important things about my journey to finding Jesus and the powerful work He did by sending me my mentor of 35 years, Dolores, was to grow me into the woman He wanted me to be. I’d like to let others know that even if we feel we have no place in His kingdom, He has a different idea and to Him we are all worthy no matter what we come from, or how we have been taught, that we are not throw away people." Laura Padgett

  BIO: Laura is a multi-published, multi-awarded author and dancer. Her two nonfiction book "Delores like the River," and “Jesus in Shorts: Twenty-five Short Stories of Life-Changing Jesus Moments” are among her many published works. With a passion for helping others see their worth and value through the lens of Jesus, she shares stories of God’s love and lessons in her journey of almost seven decades as a writer, dancer and teacher. Through her monthly blog, “Livin’ What You’re Given” she speaks with humor and authenticity into the truth that we are valuable and have purpose at every age and every stage. She also has been published in “Chicken Soup for the Soul” as well as many online Christian publications. As she shares stories in written word and dance, she encourages others to find healing and inspiration for their life’s purpose in the Risen Christ. She is a wife, mother, grandmother, and proud native of Colorado who lives in Montrose, Co with husband Keith. She holds an MA in storytelling through creative movement from Regis University.

  You can contact Laura at:

  lauraleepadgett@gmail.com

  Twitter @lauraleepadgett

  Facebook Author Page @LauraLPadgettAuthorSpeakerDancer

  Subscribe at Momentswithmoni.com or

  Text the phrase:

  "Subscribe to Moni's Tribe" along with your email address to

  1-703-951-3077

  ]]>"One of the most important things about my journey to finding Jesus and the powerful work He did by sending me my mentor of 35 years, Dolores, was to grow me into the woman He wanted me to be. I’d like to let others know that even if we feel we have no place in His kingdom, He has a different idea and to Him we are all worthy no matter what we come from, or how we have been taught, that we are not throw away people." Laura Padgett

  BIO: Laura is a multi-published, multi-awarded author and dancer. Her two nonfiction book "Delores like the River," and “Jesus in Shorts: Twenty-five Short Stories of Life-Changing Jesus Moments” are among her many published works. With a passion for helping others see their worth and value through the lens of Jesus, she shares stories of God’s love and lessons in her journey of almost seven decades as a writer, dancer and teacher. Through her monthly blog, “Livin’ What You’re Given” she speaks with humor and authenticity into the truth that we are valuable and have purpose at every age and every stage. She also has been published in “Chicken Soup for the Soul” as well as many online Christian publications. As she shares stories in written word and dance, she encourages others to find healing and inspiration for their life’s purpose in the Risen Christ. She is a wife, mother, grandmother, and proud native of Colorado who lives in Montrose, Co with husband Keith. She holds an MA in storytelling through creative movement from Regis University.

  You can contact Laura at:

  lauraleepadgett@gmail.com

  Twitter @lauraleepadgett

  Facebook Author Page @LauraLPadgettAuthorSpeakerDancer

  Subscribe at Momentswithmoni.com or

  Text the phrase:

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  ]]>c3bf6a13-ccfc-48bd-afe8-8c250f970e1fFri, 18 Sep 2020 04:00:00 -060046:03falsefull3563563Monika HardyThe Covenant Stories-AdamicAdamic Covenant

  A short review of the Edenic Covenant from last time: The Ednenic Covenant was a conditional covenant between God and Adam. Which means there were conditions to this covenant regarding creation and life in the Garden of Eden. It was a time of innocence. Adam was to live in the land that God had given him, and God set before him a choice to do things God’s way, or his own way. Just one simple test of obedience while Adam and Eve were in the Garden of Eden. 

  Let’s set the stage for the Adamic Covenant

  It begins with Chapter 3 of Genesis:

  Enter, stage left, the snake, the whisperer of magic spells, an enchanter. One who hisses. All these descriptions come from the Strongs Concordance, but the snake is not clearly identified as Satan in this particular passage. 

  Since the entire Bible is sixty six books connected to tell the entire History, we can understand this hissing creature a bit better through their addition.

  Ezekiel chapter 28 tells us this creature was in Eden, the Garden of God and every precious stone was his covering, that he was beautiful and when he was created he was able to sing with his pipes and make music.

  Revelation 19 and 20 describe the snake as the great dragon that was cast out of heaven, the old serpent called the Devil, 

  That Satan who deceived and deluded the whole world! 

  He was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him. 

  So yes, this serpent was more subtile, crafty, or cunning, then any beast of the field. This serpent is referred to in Ezekiel as one who’s heart was lifted up against God. This serpent who led others in worship of God, who used to be the worship leader in heaven, thought himself to be greater than God. It was this serpent who was cut down and cast out of heaven along with a third of the angels. Dr. Luke in chapter 8 tells us a story about the devils or demonic beings under certain circumstances, having the ability to indwell human or animal bodies.

  In Lukes story, it was a herd of swine. 

  Now that we can see how the serpent in the garden is tempting Eve, and who this serpent is, you may have even more questions before we continue. 

  Why is Eve talking to the serpent?

  Where was Adam?

  Why was Adam not protecting the weaker vessel from the enemy?

  Listen in to hear more on the podcast or

  Read more on the Blog at Momentswithmoni.com

  Subscribe at Momentswithmoni.com or

  Text the phrase "Subscribe to Moni's Tribe" along with your email address to

  1-703-951-3077

  Music Credits: "Brand New" Music and Lyrics by Brad and Monika Hardy

  The Covenant Series:

  The Covenant Stories #47

  The Covenant Stories #49 (The Making of a Covenant)

  Overview of the Biblical Covenants #51

  The Biblical Covenants, Edenic #53

  The Biblical Covenants-Adamic #55

  ]]>Adamic Covenant

  A short review of the Edenic Covenant from last time: The Ednenic Covenant was a conditional covenant between God and Adam. Which means there were conditions to this covenant regarding creation and life in the Garden of Eden. It was a time of innocence. Adam was to live in the land that God had given him, and God set before him a choice to do things God’s way, or his own way. Just one simple test of obedience while Adam and Eve were in the Garden of Eden. 

  Let’s set the stage for the Adamic Covenant

  It begins with Chapter 3 of Genesis:

  Enter, stage left, the snake, the whisperer of magic spells, an enchanter. One who hisses. All these descriptions come from the Strongs Concordance, but the snake is not clearly identified as Satan in this particular passage. 

  Since the entire Bible is sixty six books connected to tell the entire History, we can understand this hissing creature a bit better through their addition.

  Ezekiel chapter 28 tells us this creature was in Eden, the Garden of God and every precious stone was his covering, that he was beautiful and when he was created he was able to sing with his pipes and make music.

  Revelation 19 and 20 describe the snake as the great dragon that was cast out of heaven, the old serpent called the Devil, 

  That Satan who deceived and deluded the whole world! 

  He was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him. 

  So yes, this serpent was more subtile, crafty, or cunning, then any beast of the field. This serpent is referred to in Ezekiel as one who’s heart was lifted up against God. This serpent who led others in worship of God, who used to be the worship leader in heaven, thought himself to be greater than God. It was this serpent who was cut down and cast out of heaven along with a third of the angels. Dr. Luke in chapter 8 tells us a story about the devils or demonic beings under certain circumstances, having the ability to indwell human or animal bodies.

  In Lukes story, it was a herd of swine. 

  Now that we can see how the serpent in the garden is tempting Eve, and who this serpent is, you may have even more questions before we continue. 

  Why is Eve talking to the serpent?

  Where was Adam?

  Why was Adam not protecting the weaker vessel from the enemy?

  Listen in to hear more on the podcast or

  Read more on the Blog at Momentswithmoni.com

  Subscribe at Momentswithmoni.com or

  Text the phrase "Subscribe to Moni's Tribe" along with your email address to

  1-703-951-3077

  Music Credits: "Brand New" Music and Lyrics by Brad and Monika Hardy

  The Covenant Series:

  The Covenant Stories #47

  The Covenant Stories #49 (The Making of a Covenant)

  Overview of the Biblical Covenants #51

  The Biblical Covenants, Edenic #53

  The Biblical Covenants-Adamic #55

  ]]>3d9d33ee-f527-4c29-8d66-a24886b674feTue, 15 Sep 2020 15:22:00 -060021:10falsefull3553553Monika HardyJoseph Dea Testimony Ep #54Testimony with Joseph Dea

  From Trans Humanist to a possible stroke to a believer and overcomer. The struggle of Faith is real. Thankfully, there were those around Joseph that saw through the facade.

  A young lifetime journey with change in a moment. A heart transformed, a commitment to marriage, and prayer for direction from the Holy Spirit revealed the need of engaging with God in prayer.

  A few quotes from Joseph:

  "Prayer is more than a grocery list"

  "My goal is to show others my Identity is Beloved, child of God, Kingdom Citizen."

  In regards to his Co-Host, Edgar, on Buddy Walk with Jesus, "The Dude prays and things happen."

  "It's one thing to try and fight for justice or unity or equality in a human sense but advocating Christ unity, with the Holy Spirit, under God that's great..i choose to explore the great."

  "Living in intimacy with Christ is actual living here on earth."

  Buddy Walk with Jesus on iTunes, Spotify and tune in Thursday nights 7-8 pm on Eternity Ready Radio.

  Listen in to hear more on the podcast or read more on the Blog at Momentswithmoni.com

  Subscribe at Momentswithmoni.com or

  Text the phrase "Subscribe to Moni's Tribe" along with your email address to

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  ]]>Testimony with Joseph Dea

  From Trans Humanist to a possible stroke to a believer and overcomer. The struggle of Faith is real. Thankfully, there were those around Joseph that saw through the facade.

  A young lifetime journey with change in a moment. A heart transformed, a commitment to marriage, and prayer for direction from the Holy Spirit revealed the need of engaging with God in prayer.

  A few quotes from Joseph:

  "Prayer is more than a grocery list"

  "My goal is to show others my Identity is Beloved, child of God, Kingdom Citizen."

  In regards to his Co-Host, Edgar, on Buddy Walk with Jesus, "The Dude prays and things happen."

  "It's one thing to try and fight for justice or unity or equality in a human sense but advocating Christ unity, with the Holy Spirit, under God that's great..i choose to explore the great."

  "Living in intimacy with Christ is actual living here on earth."

  Buddy Walk with Jesus on iTunes, Spotify and tune in Thursday nights 7-8 pm on Eternity Ready Radio.

  Listen in to hear more on the podcast or read more on the Blog at Momentswithmoni.com

  Subscribe at Momentswithmoni.com or

  Text the phrase "Subscribe to Moni's Tribe" along with your email address to

  1-703-951-3077

  ]]>c89205a1-35c9-4660-814c-bb74dbe9be20Fri, 11 Sep 2020 02:15:00 -060047:08falsefull3543543Monika HardyThe Biblical Covenants, EdenicThe Edenic Covenant

  Travel back with me in time to before Covid, before 9/11

  Before the Gulf War,

  Before both the World Wars,

  Before the building of the Ancient pyramids

  To a time where time began...

  The History of this time is not written in chronological order.

  This account of History begins with....

  In the Beginning God, if we have trouble with these four words, we won’t be digging any deeper to find the gold hidden in the rest of the account.

  The beginning verses go onto describe a beautiful new home created by God for humans, created in not His but “their Image” revealing a God head in three parts, yet one. A bit confusing?

  Picture a family, Dad and a mom and a child, all three parts of the same family yet three distinct, and separate people. The analogy breaks down, but helps us understand the picture. 

  So we have a beautiful new home with waters and land, and shrubbery, birds, animals, stars, sun moon, and humans. The humans are the crown of God’s creation. Again, He made them in His Image. He made them with a body, soul, and a spirit and wanted to to be their God and spend eternity with them. 

  Here is where I turn to the user manual to explain what the warranty entails. You know, the user guide that comes along with the new smart tv you just purchased. After pushing all the buttons on the remote for a few hours to make things work, you resort to the user guide to read the fine print......

  Let’s ponder the salt and light of the words of this account of History. This Biblical perspective gives us opportunity to consider that this body is the temple of thee Holy Spirit.

  The Holy Spirit is of God within us is a gift from God.

  And that with both body and spirit we are made to glorify our Creator.

  FB Meyer once shared:

  Every human being is entrusted with a garden, that we may keep it. Guard it.. God’s Goodness is no excuse for idleness. Whether your heart and life will produce weeds, or flowers and fruits, depends on what we do with this gift of life. 

  Two last examples from scripture:

  Provers 24:30-31

  I went by the field belonging to a lazy man, by a vineyard belonging to a senseless person. 

  There it was, overgrown with thistles, the ground covered with thorns, its stone wall collapsed.

  2nd...

  Proverbs 4:23 

  Guard your heart with all for out of it are the issues of life

  Listen to more on The Edenic Covenant Episode #53 or read the Blog

  Questions: contact me at Momentswithmoni.com

  Or join the private Moments with Moni facebook group to continue the conversation.

  Music Credits: "The Test" Music And Lyrics by Brad and Moika Hardy

  The Covenant Series:

  The Covenant Stories #47

  The Covenant Stories #49 (The Making of a Covenant)

  Overview of the Biblical Covenants #51

  The Biblical Covenants, Edenic #53

  The Edenic Covenant

  Travel back with me in time to before Covid, before 9/11

  Before the Gulf War,

  Before both the World Wars,

  Before the building of the Ancient pyramids

  To a time where time began...

  The History of this time is not written in chronological order.

  This account of History begins with....

  In the Beginning God, if we have trouble with these four words, we won’t be digging any deeper to find the gold hidden in the rest of the account.

  The beginning verses go onto describe a beautiful new home created by God for humans, created in not His but “their Image” revealing a God head in three parts, yet one. A bit confusing?

  Picture a family, Dad and a mom and a child, all three parts of the same family yet three distinct, and separate people. The analogy breaks down, but helps us understand the picture. 

  So we have a beautiful new home with waters and land, and shrubbery, birds, animals, stars, sun moon, and humans. The humans are the crown of God’s creation. Again, He made them in His Image. He made them with a body, soul, and a spirit and wanted to to be their God and spend eternity with them. 

  Here is where I turn to the user manual to explain what the warranty entails. You know, the user guide that comes along with the new smart tv you just purchased. After pushing all the buttons on the remote for a few hours to make things work, you resort to the user guide to read the fine print......

  Let’s ponder the salt and light of the words of this account of History. This Biblical perspective gives us opportunity to consider that this body is the temple of thee Holy Spirit.

  The Holy Spirit is of God within us is a gift from God.

  And that with both body and spirit we are made to glorify our Creator.

  FB Meyer once shared:

  Every human being is entrusted with a garden, that we may keep it. Guard it.. God’s Goodness is no excuse for idleness. Whether your heart and life will produce weeds, or flowers and fruits, depends on what we do with this gift of life. 

  Two last examples from scripture:

  Provers 24:30-31

  I went by the field belonging to a lazy man, by a vineyard belonging to a senseless person. 

  There it was, overgrown with thistles, the ground covered with thorns, its stone wall collapsed.

  2nd...

  Proverbs 4:23 

  Guard your heart with all for out of it are the issues of life

  Listen to more on The Edenic Covenant Episode #53 or read the Blog

  Questions: contact me at Momentswithmoni.com

  Or join the private Moments with Moni facebook group to continue the conversation.

  Music Credits: "The Test" Music And Lyrics by Brad and Moika Hardy

  The Covenant Series:

  The Covenant Stories #47

  The Covenant Stories #49 (The Making of a Covenant)

  Overview of the Biblical Covenants #51

  The Biblical Covenants, Edenic #53

  The Biblical Covenants-Adamic #55

  
  

  
  

  ]]>5b93a074-9d61-40cc-a211-14ab0ed91acbTue, 08 Sep 2020 03:00:00 -060030:03falsefull3533533Monika HardyChris Staron on Testimonies with Moni Ep #52Testimonies with Moni was honored to have Chris Staron on the Podcast this week to share his Testimony and how God is working in and through his life.

  Accepting Jesus at a young age, writing books, and screen plays for movies, he and his brother moved to Hollywood when they grew older.

  Bio: Chris Staron is the award-winning filmmaker behind Bringing up Bobby and Between the Walls. He’s also the author of the dramatic Christian thriller Cradle Robber. His heart is for people who are on the outside edges of popular Christianity: the under-represented, the skeptics, those hurt by the church. Truce is a vehicle to express the unmet needs of the outsiders. When he’s not juggling multiple episodes at the same time, Chris enjoys hiking, cross country skiing, improv comedy, and teaching Sunday school. 

  Chris's contact info:

  trucepodcast@yahoo.com

  www.trucepodcast.com

  Read more behind the Podcast info at

  Questions: contact me at Momentswithmoni.com

  Or join the private Moments with Moni facebook group to continue the conversation.

  ]]>Testimonies with Moni was honored to have Chris Staron on the Podcast this week to share his Testimony and how God is working in and through his life.

  Accepting Jesus at a young age, writing books, and screen plays for movies, he and his brother moved to Hollywood when they grew older.

  Bio: Chris Staron is the award-winning filmmaker behind Bringing up Bobby and Between the Walls. He’s also the author of the dramatic Christian thriller Cradle Robber. His heart is for people who are on the outside edges of popular Christianity: the under-represented, the skeptics, those hurt by the church. Truce is a vehicle to express the unmet needs of the outsiders. When he’s not juggling multiple episodes at the same time, Chris enjoys hiking, cross country skiing, improv comedy, and teaching Sunday school. 

  Chris's contact info:

  trucepodcast@yahoo.com

  www.trucepodcast.com

  Read more behind the Podcast info at

  Questions: contact me at Momentswithmoni.com

  Or join the private Moments with Moni facebook group to continue the conversation.

  ]]>1274559a-04ea-412d-b149-fce67b1d1f2dFri, 04 Sep 2020 05:00:00 -060034:04falsefull3523523Monika HardyOverview of The Biblical Covenants Episode #51An Overview of the Covenants of the Bible:

  Edenic: Conditional between God and Adam

  Adamic: Unconditional between God and fallen humans

  Noahic: Unconditional for the restoration of all things. After sin entered the world with Adam and Eve, it bloomed full again during the time of Noah.

  Abrahamic: The Gentiles and grafted into the unconditional covenant. All mankind is blessed through Abraham. A covenant of promise for the spiritual children of Abraham

  Mosiac: A conditional covenant through Moses, but temporary. Shows the Law as our schoolmaster. The Jews are blinded to this being the Old Covenant.

  Davidic: Unconditional promise, currently dormant, but will be fulfilled when the Son of David takes the throne during the Millennium.

  New Covenant: Messianic Unconditional New Covenant that replaces the Old Covenant. Salvation is secured, a new heart is given, and forgiveness for all who choose to surrender.

  Some add the Land Covenant: Eternal and Unconditional

  Overview of the Mysteries of God's Will in Ephesians Chapter 1: Predestination, adoption, The dispensation Times, Millenium, inheritance.

  All these will be more clear as we continue to study through each of the Covenants in more depth, and we will have a better understanding of the mystery of God's will which is "Christ in you, the Hope of glory!"

  Suggested reading before next week: Ephesians chapters 1-3

  Questions: contact me at Momentswithmoni.com

  Or join the private Moments with Moni facebook group to continue the conversation.

  The Covenant Series:

  The Covenant Stories #47

  The Covenant Stories #49 (The Making of a Covenant)

  Overview of the Biblical Covenants #51

  The Biblical Covenants, Edenic #53

  The Biblical Covenants-Adamic #55

  ]]>An Overview of the Covenants of the Bible:

  Edenic: Conditional between God and Adam

  Adamic: Unconditional between God and fallen humans

  Noahic: Unconditional for the restoration of all things. After sin entered the world with Adam and Eve, it bloomed full again during the time of Noah.

  Abrahamic: The Gentiles and grafted into the unconditional covenant. All mankind is blessed through Abraham. A covenant of promise for the spiritual children of Abraham

  Mosiac: A conditional covenant through Moses, but temporary. Shows the Law as our schoolmaster. The Jews are blinded to this being the Old Covenant.

  Davidic: Unconditional promise, currently dormant, but will be fulfilled when the Son of David takes the throne during the Millennium.

  New Covenant: Messianic Unconditional New Covenant that replaces the Old Covenant. Salvation is secured, a new heart is given, and forgiveness for all who choose to surrender.

  Some add the Land Covenant: Eternal and Unconditional

  Overview of the Mysteries of God's Will in Ephesians Chapter 1: Predestination, adoption, The dispensation Times, Millenium, inheritance.

  All these will be more clear as we continue to study through each of the Covenants in more depth, and we will have a better understanding of the mystery of God's will which is "Christ in you, the Hope of glory!"

  Suggested reading before next week: Ephesians chapters 1-3

  Questions: contact me at Momentswithmoni.com

  Or join the private Moments with Moni facebook group to continue the conversation.

  The Covenant Series:

  The Covenant Stories #47

  The Covenant Stories #49 (The Making of a Covenant)

  Overview of the Biblical Covenants #51

  The Biblical Covenants, Edenic #53

  The Biblical Covenants-Adamic #55

  ]]>4f305c61-82fe-4535-86d6-aa9b57ec047dMon, 31 Aug 2020 14:47:00 -060014:28falsefull3513513Monika HardyTestimonies with Moni, PatrickI had a wonderful time questioning Patrick about his life and was blessed to hear all that he had to share. Life is hard, but God has pulled him up out of the muck of this world, just like He does for others when they surrender their hearts to God Almighty. It doesn't mean life will be all roses and rainbows from here on out, but for those who do surrender, God will never leave them alone. If you are struggling with the weight of life on your shoulders and need to talk with someone, call a friend or family member. If no one understands you, call number below. No matter you are right now, bow your head and God will hear you and He will answer.

  The National Suicide & Prevention Hotline 1-800-273-8259

  One of Patrick’s favorite things to say is “God does not have any grandchildren”. As the son of a pastor, Patrick grew up around church all his youth. But once he was old enough, Patrick stepped away from the church and charted a path on his own out in the world. Through his 20s and 30s, he wandered through various stages of life alone and lost. It was not until he hit rock bottom, after a second failed suicide attempt, did he see the need for Christ as his savior in his life.

  Once saved, Patrick took his talents and turned them to the work of the Lord. Patrick has served as the Mission Supervisor for his local Rescue Mission since 2017, has been a deacon at his home church and is on the A/V production team since 2015. In 2019, Patrick decided to take his years experience as a wedding DJ and turn it into A Guy and His Bible. Each week, he explores bible passages which have been meaningful and impactful to him the previous week.

  In his spare time, Patrick is working on obtaining his Associates Degree in biblical studies and enjoys reading (Steve Berry is his go to author) and is an avid music fan, with The Killers, The Beatles, Sister Hazel and Oasis topping his list of all time favorite artists. He is also a self proclaimed Apple Fanboy and shuns any attempt to sway him to Android.

  To read more about Patrick or contact him, read the Blog post that goes along with this episode HERE

  Subscribe at your favorite Podcast player or send me a message at

  momentswithmoni1@gmail.com

  or call and leave a voice message and I may use it on upcoming Podcast

  Google Voice 1-703-951-3077

  Continue the conversation of today's study at

  Moments with Moni Facebook Community Group

  ]]>I had a wonderful time questioning Patrick about his life and was blessed to hear all that he had to share. Life is hard, but God has pulled him up out of the muck of this world, just like He does for others when they surrender their hearts to God Almighty. It doesn't mean life will be all roses and rainbows from here on out, but for those who do surrender, God will never leave them alone. If you are struggling with the weight of life on your shoulders and need to talk with someone, call a friend or family member. If no one understands you, call number below. No matter you are right now, bow your head and God will hear you and He will answer.

  The National Suicide & Prevention Hotline 1-800-273-8259

  One of Patrick’s favorite things to say is “God does not have any grandchildren”. As the son of a pastor, Patrick grew up around church all his youth. But once he was old enough, Patrick stepped away from the church and charted a path on his own out in the world. Through his 20s and 30s, he wandered through various stages of life alone and lost. It was not until he hit rock bottom, after a second failed suicide attempt, did he see the need for Christ as his savior in his life.

  Once saved, Patrick took his talents and turned them to the work of the Lord. Patrick has served as the Mission Supervisor for his local Rescue Mission since 2017, has been a deacon at his home church and is on the A/V production team since 2015. In 2019, Patrick decided to take his years experience as a wedding DJ and turn it into A Guy and His Bible. Each week, he explores bible passages which have been meaningful and impactful to him the previous week.

  In his spare time, Patrick is working on obtaining his Associates Degree in biblical studies and enjoys reading (Steve Berry is his go to author) and is an avid music fan, with The Killers, The Beatles, Sister Hazel and Oasis topping his list of all time favorite artists. He is also a self proclaimed Apple Fanboy and shuns any attempt to sway him to Android.

  To read more about Patrick or contact him, read the Blog post that goes along with this episode HERE

  Subscribe at your favorite Podcast player or send me a message at

  momentswithmoni1@gmail.com

  or call and leave a voice message and I may use it on upcoming Podcast

  Google Voice 1-703-951-3077

  Continue the conversation of today's study at

  Moments with Moni Facebook Community Group

  ]]>dbdf739b-8f4a-4c81-bdf8-6632c30be1b6Fri, 28 Aug 2020 01:45:00 -060053:09falsefull3503503Monika HardyThe Covenant StoriesThe covenants are the DNA strand that ties the whole Book/God’s Plan together.

  In a nutshell: 

  God made man in "their" image. Man sinned. Relationship was broken between God and man with no way to live with God in His Kingdom.

  God makes Covenant with mankind to make a way for sin to be washed away and relationship restored to make a way to live forever in His Kingdom.

  If we are going to place our trust in God, then shouldn't we know who God is and what He is like? What He has done on our behalf? Who we are in Christ? And How we are to live in light of God’s Covenant promises?

  The Making of a Covenant

  Travel back in time with me to the Ancient Hebrew way of thinking

  The story of the Bible is the story of the Hebrew wife of God and the Gentile Bride of Christ grafted into the Hebrews. 

  The Abrahamic Covenant. Is it still relevant to us today? It began as a blood covenant with Abram. God called Himself “The God of Abraham” “The God of Isaac” and “The God of Jacob” and ultimately the God of Israel. Through Jesus, we can all have access to salvation, the Jew and the Gentile. The Abrahamic Covenant, made new, better translated as “re-newed” in the strongs ( a primate root; to be new, causatively to rebuild:-renew, repair) is now a better covenant through Jesus Christ. Psalm 105:7-11

  Plus:

  The Walk of Blood was done to seal the Covenant Promises

  More on the making of Ancient Covenants

  ***Visit the new Website Momentsiwthmoni.com*** to read more on this subject and download a FREE PDF on the History and Deeper Meaning of Covenants.

  Subscribe at your favorite Podcast player or send me a message at

  momentswithmoni1@gmail.com

  or call and leave a voice message and I may use it on upcoming Podcast

  Google Voice 1-703-951-3077

  Continue the conversation of today's study at

  Moments with Moni Facebook Community Group

  The Covenant Series:

  The Covenant Stories #47

  The Covenant Stories #49 (The Making of a Covenant)

  Overview of the Biblical Covenants #51

  The Biblical Covenants, Edenic #53

  The Biblical Covenants-Adamic #55

  ]]>The covenants are the DNA strand that ties the whole Book/God’s Plan together.

  In a nutshell: 

  God made man in "their" image. Man sinned. Relationship was broken between God and man with no way to live with God in His Kingdom.

  God makes Covenant with mankind to make a way for sin to be washed away and relationship restored to make a way to live forever in His Kingdom.

  If we are going to place our trust in God, then shouldn't we know who God is and what He is like? What He has done on our behalf? Who we are in Christ? And How we are to live in light of God’s Covenant promises?

  The Making of a Covenant

  Travel back in time with me to the Ancient Hebrew way of thinking

  The story of the Bible is the story of the Hebrew wife of God and the Gentile Bride of Christ grafted into the Hebrews. 

  The Abrahamic Covenant. Is it still relevant to us today? It began as a blood covenant with Abram. God called Himself “The God of Abraham” “The God of Isaac” and “The God of Jacob” and ultimately the God of Israel. Through Jesus, we can all have access to salvation, the Jew and the Gentile. The Abrahamic Covenant, made new, better translated as “re-newed” in the strongs ( a primate root; to be new, causatively to rebuild:-renew, repair) is now a better covenant through Jesus Christ. Psalm 105:7-11

  Plus:

  The Walk of Blood was done to seal the Covenant Promises

  More on the making of Ancient Covenants

  ***Visit the new Website Momentsiwthmoni.com*** to read more on this subject and download a FREE PDF on the History and Deeper Meaning of Covenants.

  Subscribe at your favorite Podcast player or send me a message at

  momentswithmoni1@gmail.com

  or call and leave a voice message and I may use it on upcoming Podcast

  Google Voice 1-703-951-3077

  Continue the conversation of today's study at

  Moments with Moni Facebook Community Group

  The Covenant Series:

  The Covenant Stories #47

  The Covenant Stories #49 (The Making of a Covenant)

  Overview of the Biblical Covenants #51

  The Biblical Covenants, Edenic #53

  The Biblical Covenants-Adamic #55

  ]]>7305cbc4-2c7c-40de-b80b-5e0cdf43c43aMon, 24 Aug 2020 19:57:00 -060018:22falsefull3493493Monika HardyTestimonies with MoniToday's Testimony Guest is: Jenna Erlandson. Listen as Jenna shares how God had His hand in her life since she was a wee one as her mother read the Bible to her. Jenna then walked with God through the years of her life as a wife, nurse, and mom to three wee ones that almost weren't.

  Read more about Jenna at the NEW Moments with Moni Website

  BIO: Jenna Erlandson is the host for the Bridge of the Faithful Podcast. Her passions include diving deeper into understanding what faithfulness looks like in everyday lives as well as finding a rooted security of our identity in Christ. You can usually find her on adventures with her family, experimenting in the kitchen, or nose deep in a book—or three. Hop on to www.botfpodcast.com to hear some of her encouraging episodes. She would also love to hear from you! You can reach her on Facebook at www.facebook.com/botfpodcast or Instagram @botfpodcast.

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  Moni

  ]]>Today's Testimony Guest is: Jenna Erlandson. Listen as Jenna shares how God had His hand in her life since she was a wee one as her mother read the Bible to her. Jenna then walked with God through the years of her life as a wife, nurse, and mom to three wee ones that almost weren't.

  Read more about Jenna at the NEW Moments with Moni Website

  BIO: Jenna Erlandson is the host for the Bridge of the Faithful Podcast. Her passions include diving deeper into understanding what faithfulness looks like in everyday lives as well as finding a rooted security of our identity in Christ. You can usually find her on adventures with her family, experimenting in the kitchen, or nose deep in a book—or three. Hop on to www.botfpodcast.com to hear some of her encouraging episodes. She would also love to hear from you! You can reach her on Facebook at www.facebook.com/botfpodcast or Instagram @botfpodcast.

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  Moni

  ]]>a3cf5d28-7960-4d15-86ec-b6df5dab8b40Fri, 21 Aug 2020 02:00:00 -060034:39falsefull3483483Monika HardyThe Covenant StoriesA New Monday Series: The Covenant Stories.

  After Decades of reading the Bible and studying it verse by verse, Moni would like to share The Covenant Stories with you, to share how it connected the dots of the entire Bible from beginning to end.

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  Moni

  The Covenant Series:

  The Covenant Stories #47

  The Covenant Stories #49 (The Making of a Covenant)

  Overview of the Biblical Covenants #51

  The Biblical Covenants, Edenic #53

  The Biblical Covenants-Adamic #55

  ]]>A New Monday Series: The Covenant Stories.

  After Decades of reading the Bible and studying it verse by verse, Moni would like to share The Covenant Stories with you, to share how it connected the dots of the entire Bible from beginning to end.

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  Moni

  The Covenant Series:

  The Covenant Stories #47

  The Covenant Stories #49 (The Making of a Covenant)

  Overview of the Biblical Covenants #51

  The Biblical Covenants, Edenic #53

  The Biblical Covenants-Adamic #55

  ]]>b07cd55c-a63f-440e-a295-8f538a333cfbMon, 17 Aug 2020 13:42:00 -060010:41falsefull3473473Monika HardyTestimonies with MoniClip of a recent recorded Testimony

  Intro to New Series on Testimonies

  Current Events of the Day

  Book Give Away: Adria Wilkins "The Joy Box Journal" Enter everyday till August 26th on Other Peoples Shoes on Twitter.

  Good News Philippians 2

  Podcast Update

  pray.com

  Moments with Moni on Amazon Podcasts in the near future

  New Website Update: I am working on a new website that will online soon at Momentswithmoni.com

  New Series for Monday’s to begin (The Covenant Stories)

  New Series for Friday’s to begin (Testimonies with Moni)

  Sneak Peaks into the upcoming Testimonies 

  The Testimony Clips were from:

  Patrick Lewis

  Jenna Erlandson

  Chris Staron

  Joseph Dae

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  ]]>Clip of a recent recorded Testimony

  Intro to New Series on Testimonies

  Current Events of the Day

  Book Give Away: Adria Wilkins "The Joy Box Journal" Enter everyday till August 26th on Other Peoples Shoes on Twitter.

  Good News Philippians 2

  Podcast Update

  pray.com

  Moments with Moni on Amazon Podcasts in the near future

  New Website Update: I am working on a new website that will online soon at Momentswithmoni.com

  New Series for Monday’s to begin (The Covenant Stories)

  New Series for Friday’s to begin (Testimonies with Moni)

  Sneak Peaks into the upcoming Testimonies 

  The Testimony Clips were from:

  Patrick Lewis

  Jenna Erlandson

  Chris Staron

  Joseph Dae

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  ]]>d2efe276-d94c-4f8f-a8bc-4def12b3fbf8Fri, 14 Aug 2020 14:44:00 -060014:40falsefull3463463Monika HardyBeyond the Here and NowAn Inspirational Story. Angels are sent to intervene on behalf of a wife who prays for her husband. The story begins with a stormy night with claps of thunder and pouring rain. Soon the sun begins to shine and places light on the hearts involved. Two Angels, Henry and Antonio were sent to watch over Martha and Mr. Edwards. As the Owl hoots, a heart melts. Listen in for the rest of the story......

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  ]]>An Inspirational Story. Angels are sent to intervene on behalf of a wife who prays for her husband. The story begins with a stormy night with claps of thunder and pouring rain. Soon the sun begins to shine and places light on the hearts involved. Two Angels, Henry and Antonio were sent to watch over Martha and Mr. Edwards. As the Owl hoots, a heart melts. Listen in for the rest of the story......

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  ]]>7c1997d5-ad2b-479d-8487-c9a5ff955297Fri, 07 Aug 2020 02:00:00 -060007:36falsefull2442442Monika HardyA High school Senior's View of the FutureIts July 2020 and there is no guarantee for the future, but after the recent Covid changes to society, the steps of the young into adult life look more different than ever. What does the future hold? I don't know, but I do know that God holds our future. Follow along Nancy Waggener's thoughts for her future and that of her friends. Keep our youth in your prayers.

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  ]]>Its July 2020 and there is no guarantee for the future, but after the recent Covid changes to society, the steps of the young into adult life look more different than ever. What does the future hold? I don't know, but I do know that God holds our future. Follow along Nancy Waggener's thoughts for her future and that of her friends. Keep our youth in your prayers.

  Subscribe at your favorite Podcast player or send me a message at

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  ]]>416c700d-630e-4bea-80c9-7fdc240c463aFri, 31 Jul 2020 02:00:00 -060021:29falsefull2422422Monika HardyChristmas in July 2020A Family Conversation on Christmas in July. Differing viewpoints between my guests and myself, but all family and still friends after our conversation. Join Moni and her guests, Heidi Waggener, and Nancy Waggener as the conversation takes turns through the following topics:

  Christmas, Masks, Riots, Childhood, Teachers, Classrooms, Opinions, Rights, Religion, Jesus, and Ice cream.

  Enjoy some Christmas Carols sung by the three of us, and an original Hardy Family Christmas Song, "The Greatest Gift" written by my husband Brad, and performed by:

  Moni (Main Vocal)

  My husband Brad (Guitar and Recording)

  Our son Stephen (Background Vocal)

  Our Son Mike (Bass Guitar)

  Feel free to download a copy of "The Greatest Gift" here

  A huge thank you to my guests~

  Care to continue the conversation?

  Join us in the Moments with Moni Podcast Community Private Facebook Group

  Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good life....in July and beyond.

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  ]]>A Family Conversation on Christmas in July. Differing viewpoints between my guests and myself, but all family and still friends after our conversation. Join Moni and her guests, Heidi Waggener, and Nancy Waggener as the conversation takes turns through the following topics:

  Christmas, Masks, Riots, Childhood, Teachers, Classrooms, Opinions, Rights, Religion, Jesus, and Ice cream.

  Enjoy some Christmas Carols sung by the three of us, and an original Hardy Family Christmas Song, "The Greatest Gift" written by my husband Brad, and performed by:

  Moni (Main Vocal)

  My husband Brad (Guitar and Recording)

  Our son Stephen (Background Vocal)

  Our Son Mike (Bass Guitar)

  Feel free to download a copy of "The Greatest Gift" here

  A huge thank you to my guests~

  Care to continue the conversation?

  Join us in the Moments with Moni Podcast Community Private Facebook Group

  Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good life....in July and beyond.

  Subscribe at your favorite Podcast player or send me a message at

  momentswithmoni1@gmail.com

  or call and leave a voice message and I may use it on upcoming Podcast

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  ]]>09a53854-c43e-4d1d-9378-219d6e125032Fri, 24 Jul 2020 11:20:00 -060040:30falsefull2402402Monika HardyTime well spent with Miss AgnesTime well spent with a beautiful young lady on three different topics:

  WWII & Genealogy

  Cupcake Wars

  The Book: Frankenstein

  Related Episode of WWII, Genealogy, and Great Oma in Germany https://moments-with-moni.captivate.fm/episode/friday-feature-storya-special-mothers-day-episode-s1e19

  Join us in the Facebook Community to continue the conversation.

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  ]]>Time well spent with a beautiful young lady on three different topics:

  WWII & Genealogy

  Cupcake Wars

  The Book: Frankenstein

  Related Episode of WWII, Genealogy, and Great Oma in Germany https://moments-with-moni.captivate.fm/episode/friday-feature-storya-special-mothers-day-episode-s1e19

  Join us in the Facebook Community to continue the conversation.

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  Subscribe at your favorite Podcast player or send me a message at

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  ]]>76299ae5-c7da-44e0-b813-bd84e035217fFri, 17 Jul 2020 01:00:00 -060008:25falsefull2382382Monika HardyInterview with Dr. Jeffery ElliottDr. Jeffery Elliott, originally from Clarksville, Tennessee is married to his college sweetheart with two grown daughters. He earned his BSEE from Tennessee Technological University and worked as an Electrical Engineer for twenty years.

  Dr. Elliott has worked in the Dallas, Texas area, Rockford, Illinois, and Seattle, Washington area for such companies as Texas Instruments, Sundstrand, Boeing, Allied Signal, and Honeywell.

  He earned an M. Div. from what is now Gateway Seminary and a D. Min. from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and has been a pastor for more than twenty years. He has pastored in Washington, Kentucky, Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee.

  “I am very concerned by the biblical illiteracy in America, even in our churches. So many reject Jesus based on a false image created by academia and popular media, never knowing the real Jesus. I write to help introduce people to the real Jesus of the Bible.”

  Dr. Elliott is available to speak at your church or event. You may contact him at RevJDElliott@gmail.com

  About the book:

  Have you ever wondered why the Apostles believed Jesus to the point of dying for that belief? In less than fifty years, a pagan world was turned upside down by Jesus fever. Everyone wanted to be like Jesus. His followers were called "little Christs," or Christians. Converts were being added to the local church daily, and the message of the gospel was exciting. But today, Jesus has become a ridiculed figure in society and an embarrassment to Christians. What happened?

  In Restoring Jesus, you will see the gospels in a fresh light that goes back to the first century to discover who Jesus really is. Author Dr. Jeffery Elliott invites you to think about why the apostles believed in Jesus so strongly that they were willing to die torturous deaths--what made them so confident in Jesus' identity? But through their own eyewitness accounts, we can have our sight restored to the truth and believe in Jesus just as the apostles did.

  Read ancient prophecies, revel in divine signs, explore eyewitness accounts, and comb through historical documents to find the hidden truth that is missing from the church today. Although many in the church today have had their eyes diverted from the truth of Jesus's identity, you can look to the Word and once again see the powerful, life-transforming truth of Christ.

  
  

  
  

  https://www.restoringjesus.com/

  https://www.facebook.com/Restoring-Jesus-100506821643229

  https://twitter.com/Jeffery99188505

  https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-jeffery-elliott-60198356

  https://vimeo.com/290918402

  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCve8qvr9tkZX5seWr0lX5hQ

  As always, thanks for spending your moments with us. To continue the conversation, drop by the Moments with Moni Facebook Page or Community Group.

  https://linktr.ee/momentswithmoni

  Subscribe at your favorite Podcast player or send me a message at

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  or call and leave a voice message and I may use it on upcoming...]]>Dr. Jeffery Elliott, originally from Clarksville, Tennessee is married to his college sweetheart with two grown daughters. He earned his BSEE from Tennessee Technological University and worked as an Electrical Engineer for twenty years.

  Dr. Elliott has worked in the Dallas, Texas area, Rockford, Illinois, and Seattle, Washington area for such companies as Texas Instruments, Sundstrand, Boeing, Allied Signal, and Honeywell.

  He earned an M. Div. from what is now Gateway Seminary and a D. Min. from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and has been a pastor for more than twenty years. He has pastored in Washington, Kentucky, Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee.

  “I am very concerned by the biblical illiteracy in America, even in our churches. So many reject Jesus based on a false image created by academia and popular media, never knowing the real Jesus. I write to help introduce people to the real Jesus of the Bible.”

  Dr. Elliott is available to speak at your church or event. You may contact him at RevJDElliott@gmail.com

  About the book:

  Have you ever wondered why the Apostles believed Jesus to the point of dying for that belief? In less than fifty years, a pagan world was turned upside down by Jesus fever. Everyone wanted to be like Jesus. His followers were called "little Christs," or Christians. Converts were being added to the local church daily, and the message of the gospel was exciting. But today, Jesus has become a ridiculed figure in society and an embarrassment to Christians. What happened?

  In Restoring Jesus, you will see the gospels in a fresh light that goes back to the first century to discover who Jesus really is. Author Dr. Jeffery Elliott invites you to think about why the apostles believed in Jesus so strongly that they were willing to die torturous deaths--what made them so confident in Jesus' identity? But through their own eyewitness accounts, we can have our sight restored to the truth and believe in Jesus just as the apostles did.

  Read ancient prophecies, revel in divine signs, explore eyewitness accounts, and comb through historical documents to find the hidden truth that is missing from the church today. Although many in the church today have had their eyes diverted from the truth of Jesus's identity, you can look to the Word and once again see the powerful, life-transforming truth of Christ.

  
  

  
  

  https://www.restoringjesus.com/

  https://www.facebook.com/Restoring-Jesus-100506821643229

  https://twitter.com/Jeffery99188505

  https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-jeffery-elliott-60198356

  https://vimeo.com/290918402

  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCve8qvr9tkZX5seWr0lX5hQ

  As always, thanks for spending your moments with us. To continue the conversation, drop by the Moments with Moni Facebook Page or Community Group.

  https://linktr.ee/momentswithmoni

  Subscribe at your favorite Podcast player or send me a message at

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  ]]>b0ec5352-efa7-4c9f-8407-fcac6b4c8810Fri, 10 Jul 2020 02:30:00 -060027:15falsefull2362362Monika HardyMy Husband's Musical JourneyMy husband is a hard worker, but during Quarantine, I was able to slow him down long enough to interview him on one of his favorite subjects, Music. In this Episode I interview him about his side of our musical journey.

  Who can mind the journey, when the road leads home.

  Come join me on the Moments with Moni Facebook Community Group to continue the conversation or share any comments or questions. Thanks again, for spending your moments with Moni.

  https://linktr.ee/momentswithmoni

  ]]>My husband is a hard worker, but during Quarantine, I was able to slow him down long enough to interview him on one of his favorite subjects, Music. In this Episode I interview him about his side of our musical journey.

  Who can mind the journey, when the road leads home.

  Come join me on the Moments with Moni Facebook Community Group to continue the conversation or share any comments or questions. Thanks again, for spending your moments with Moni.

  https://linktr.ee/momentswithmoni

  ]]>dbbb41e3-8c17-40e2-9de6-da0b1c581e83Fri, 03 Jul 2020 01:15:00 -060015:44falsefull2342342Monika HardyMy Podcast Journey and The Book of JobTonights Friday Feature Story is about me. I realized I haven't given you much of my background information, although much of it is in the process of being written. July 2nd, will be six months of podcasting! It's funny to me as about seven months ago, I didn't really know what a Podcast was. Turns out it's like an old fashioned radio show that you can listen to anytime you like, for free!

  Show Notes:

  28 seconds in: Moni's Podcast Journey begins

  8:oo minutes: A synopsis of The Book of Job

  Moments with Moni Linktree: https://linktr.ee/momentswithmoni

  Podcasts mentioned in this Episode:

  A Quilters Life: https://aquilterslife.com

  By HIs Grace: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/by-his-grace/id1448146459

  Let's From Home Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/letters-from-home/id1444502295

  Look Out For Joy: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/look-out-for-joy/id1514885636

  If you would like to continue the conversation from this Podcast, add comments or have questions, join us in the Moments with Moni Facebook Community Group.

  https://www.facebook.com/groups/300492231127901/?source_id=102892514625911

  ]]>Tonights Friday Feature Story is about me. I realized I haven't given you much of my background information, although much of it is in the process of being written. July 2nd, will be six months of podcasting! It's funny to me as about seven months ago, I didn't really know what a Podcast was. Turns out it's like an old fashioned radio show that you can listen to anytime you like, for free!

  Show Notes:

  28 seconds in: Moni's Podcast Journey begins

  8:oo minutes: A synopsis of The Book of Job

  Moments with Moni Linktree: https://linktr.ee/momentswithmoni

  Podcasts mentioned in this Episode:

  A Quilters Life: https://aquilterslife.com

  By HIs Grace: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/by-his-grace/id1448146459

  Let's From Home Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/letters-from-home/id1444502295

  Look Out For Joy: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/look-out-for-joy/id1514885636

  If you would like to continue the conversation from this Podcast, add comments or have questions, join us in the Moments with Moni Facebook Community Group.

  https://www.facebook.com/groups/300492231127901/?source_id=102892514625911

  ]]>65022fb0-2609-4727-8d79-e338fd9b5c5dFri, 26 Jun 2020 16:38:00 -060020:01falsefull2322322Monika HardySOS 12 The Honeymoon Suite S2E31After the Wedding Procession, the couple enter the Honeymoon Suite. The Groom calls out seven physical characteristics describing her beauty, but before he ever touches her with his hands, he touches her heart.
  ]]>After the Wedding Procession, the couple enter the Honeymoon Suite. The Groom calls out seven physical characteristics describing her beauty, but before he ever touches her with his hands, he touches her heart.
  ]]>33ba2621-d1b0-48a1-862b-df66850d5b41Mon, 22 Jun 2020 12:09:00 -060015:39falsefull2312312Monika HardyMoments with Moni & Meg, host of Letters from Home S2E30Meg Glesener was kind enough to share her time with us for a timely discussion on the Church. Meg is a youth leader at her Church, has eight children, six adult children plus two more close to being the same, and is passionate about sharing the word of God and His message with the world. A few moments well spent as you listen in during this time of change. If you have questions or comments, we would both be willing to talk with you. Just leave us a message.

  Letter From Home Podcast

  Moments with Moni

  ]]>Meg Glesener was kind enough to share her time with us for a timely discussion on the Church. Meg is a youth leader at her Church, has eight children, six adult children plus two more close to being the same, and is passionate about sharing the word of God and His message with the world. A few moments well spent as you listen in during this time of change. If you have questions or comments, we would both be willing to talk with you. Just leave us a message.

  Letter From Home Podcast

  Moments with Moni

  ]]>f0c58f27-94e1-472c-aa26-ad3fc32f1f83Thu, 18 Jun 2020 11:45:00 -060029:42falsefull2302302Monika HardySOS 11 Communion Restored S1E29Song of Solomon 3:6-11   We see Jewish Wedding Analogies that paint pictures of our future with our Beloved, a spiritual excursion in the desert, and we can save a load of Marriage Counseling fees if we only apply God's word to our own hearts. No Zoom psychology meetings required. 

  If you have any questions or comments, drop by my facebook page and let's discuss it at Moments with Moni FB.

  
  

  or email me at momentswithmoni1@gmail.com

  
  

  Linktree

  
  

  Thanks for listening and God Bless you!

  
  

  Moni

  
  

  Moments with Moni Blog

  ]]>Song of Solomon 3:6-11   We see Jewish Wedding Analogies that paint pictures of our future with our Beloved, a spiritual excursion in the desert, and we can save a load of Marriage Counseling fees if we only apply God's word to our own hearts. No Zoom psychology meetings required. 

  If you have any questions or comments, drop by my facebook page and let's discuss it at Moments with Moni FB.

  
  

  or email me at momentswithmoni1@gmail.com

  
  

  Linktree

  
  

  Thanks for listening and God Bless you!

  
  

  Moni

  
  

  Moments with Moni Blog

  ]]>ccba81e2-22e2-4b87-96c0-a85a9351636dMon, 08 Jun 2020 23:33:00 -060009:50falsefull1291291Song of Solomon 3:6-11 We see Jewish Wedding Analogies that paint pictures of our future with our Beloved, a spiritual excursion in the desert, and we can save a load of Marriage Counseling fees if we only apply God's word to our own hearts. No Zoom psychology meetings required. If you have any questions or comments, drop by my facebook page and let's discuss it at https://www.facebook.com/momentswithmoni/ (Moments with Moni FB.) or email me at momentswithmoni1@gmail.com https://linktr.ee/momentswithmoni (Linktree) Thanks for listening and God Bless you! MoniMonika HardyThe Kindness Series An Encore Episode with Adria Wilkins S1E28Today is an Encore Legacy Episode of Kindness and Joy which includes an interview with Adria Wilkins.

  Adria is the Author of "The Joy Box Journal." Be prepared for your heart to be warmed by her southern charm, and your souls to be refreshed. 

  If you are interested in purchasing one of her beautiful Joy Box Journals to create your own family legacy of joy, you can find it on Amazon here. 

  Adria's new Podcast can be found at Buzzsprout: Look Out For Joy

  As always, you can find my Podcast at Moments with Moni Website

  Email Moni at momentswithmoni1@gmail.com with Podcast questions or ideas. 

  Thanks so much for listening. God bless you! 

  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/monika-hardy/message]]>Today is an Encore Legacy Episode of Kindness and Joy which includes an interview with Adria Wilkins.

  Adria is the Author of "The Joy Box Journal." Be prepared for your heart to be warmed by her southern charm, and your souls to be refreshed. 

  If you are interested in purchasing one of her beautiful Joy Box Journals to create your own family legacy of joy, you can find it on Amazon here. 

  Adria's new Podcast can be found at Buzzsprout: Look Out For Joy

  As always, you can find my Podcast at Moments with Moni Website

  Email Moni at momentswithmoni1@gmail.com with Podcast questions or ideas. 

  Thanks so much for listening. God bless you! 

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  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/monika-hardy/message]]>"Intimacy with the Almighty" Series, Song of Solomon 2:8-17. Last week the challenge was to watch and wait for the Lord's return. Well, we are still here so I am continuing my marching orders, and sharing this book with you. The Maiden's comfort zone is being challenged just like the entire World at this moment. She loved fervently in the beginning, but then took her Beloved for granted.  What might be keeping us from following after Jesus with our whole heart? 

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  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/monika-hardy/message]]>Another episode of the Kindness series with a an interview with a few friends. Two different generations with their take on Kindness during this Quarantine time. I am so thankful to Tricia and Brittany for their willingness to share their hearts. May you be blessed. 

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  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/monika-hardy/message]]>The thrill of romantic love can make one weak in the knees. Our Maiden needs refreshing with apples and raisin cakes, both sweet to the taste. “Love Junkies” who get high on the “thrill” of “love” need help maturing from the attraction phase to the attachment phase of a relationship. Perhaps Hebrew Culture can speak into today's Chic Flick and Prince Charming Era. 

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  Daniel 3 A quick story about King Nubby

  Kindness Guest: Meg Gleasner, who has her own Podcast called, "Letters from Home"

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  Daniel 3 A quick story about King Nubby

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  The Verses I mention:
  Psalm 1 & Galatians 5

  Thena Cullen Smith is the first of my guests to share her kindness stories. Please check out her Author page on Amazon.

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  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/monika-hardy/message]]>This is the first Podcast in a Series of Kindness Recording I collected from friends, who like myself, thought it important to share their stories of kindness through this Covid-19 era. Each person was kind enough to send me a recording to add to my Podcasts to share with those of you who listen in. I am blessed by all who listen, each one of you all over the world! 

  The Verses I mention:
  Psalm 1 & Galatians 5

  Thena Cullen Smith is the first of my guests to share her kindness stories. Please check out her Author page on Amazon.

  https://www.amazon.com/Thena-Smith/e/B004PPBON8%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share

  
  

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  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/monika-hardy/message]]>e6a02e24-1d75-4480-b7d8-1d5d6424f21bWed, 13 May 2020 23:21:39 -060005:51falsefull1211211<p>This is the first Podcast in a Series of Kindness Recording I collected from friends, who like myself, thought it important to share their stories of kindness through this Covid-19 era. Each person was kind enough to send me a recording to add to my Podcasts to share with those of you who listen in. I am blessed by all who listen, each one of you all over the world!&nbsp;</p> <p>The Verses I mention:<br> Psalm 1 &amp; Galatians 5</p> <p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Thena-Smith/e/B004PPBON8%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share">Thena Cullen Smith </a>is the first of my guests to share her kindness stories. Please check out her Author page on Amazon.</p> <p>https://www.amazon.com/Thena-Smith/e/B004PPBON8%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share</p> <p><br></p> <p><a href="https://momentswithmoni.wixsite.com/mysite/podcast">Moments with Moni Podcast Website</a> https://momentswithmoni.wixsite.com/mysite/podcast</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/monika-hardy/messageMonika HardySOS 7 Under the Apple Tree S1E20Are you familiar with the old song, "Don't sit under the Apple Tree with anybody else but me?" It is a fitting song for the opening of Song of Solomon Chapter 2 as we find the Maiden under the shade of the Apple tree with her Beloved. The Chapter opens with more analogies. As you read through it, look for as, is like, so is and notice the comparisons the author is trying to share with you. In a previous scene, we saw the Maiden asking where she can find rest, and today we find her in peace and comfort in her Beloved's presence. Are you cultivating time away from all the business of life to spend time with the Lover of your soul? Let Your Beloved fill your heart with His worth and wash away your cares, as you find peace and rest in Him. 

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  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/monika-hardy/message]]>Are you familiar with the old song, "Don't sit under the Apple Tree with anybody else but me?" It is a fitting song for the opening of Song of Solomon Chapter 2 as we find the Maiden under the shade of the Apple tree with her Beloved. The Chapter opens with more analogies. As you read through it, look for as, is like, so is and notice the comparisons the author is trying to share with you. In a previous scene, we saw the Maiden asking where she can find rest, and today we find her in peace and comfort in her Beloved's presence. Are you cultivating time away from all the business of life to spend time with the Lover of your soul? Let Your Beloved fill your heart with His worth and wash away your cares, as you find peace and rest in Him. 

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  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/monika-hardy/message]]>I came across some files in my computer of recordings I took of my Mom and thought that this Mother's Day would be the perfect one to share them with you. Life looks so different in so many ways right now. If you hadn't realized it, Mother's Day is this weekend! Make some time to stop and smell the roses with your Mom if she is still here. If not, enjoy the memories you have of her and continue her legacy. 

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  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/monika-hardy/message]]>641c4337-60b7-494d-b1f5-5af4a9c991e5Fri, 08 May 2020 08:00:00 -060033:44falsefull1191191<p>I came across some files in my computer of recordings I took of my Mom and thought that this Mother's Day would be the perfect one to share them with you. Life looks so different in so many ways right now. If you hadn't realized it, Mother's Day is this weekend! Make some time to stop and smell the roses with your Mom if she is still here. If not, enjoy the memories you have of her and continue her legacy.&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://linktr.ee/momentswithmoni">Linktree for Moments with Moni</a></p> <p><br></p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/monika-hardy/messageMonika HardyThe Road Less TraveledAnother Friday Night Feature Story

  To celebrate our states first day of opening after a long shelter in place, an original short story.

  Time to gather the kids, make some popcorn and listen in. Enjoy! 

  Story written by Monika Hardy

  Theme song, "Brand New", by Brad Hardy

  Ending song, "Who Can Mind The Journey", by Brad Hardy

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  To celebrate our states first day of opening after a long shelter in place, an original short story.

  Time to gather the kids, make some popcorn and listen in. Enjoy! 

  Story written by Monika Hardy

  Theme song, "Brand New", by Brad Hardy

  Ending song, "Who Can Mind The Journey", by Brad Hardy

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  Let's continue along in her journey and as we learn from God's word, and apply it to our own lives as we walk in Intimacy with the Almighty. 

  For you were bought with a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God's. 

  
  

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  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/monika-hardy/message]]>Last time we heard the Maiden asking where she could find rest. 

  Let's continue along in her journey and as we learn from God's word, and apply it to our own lives as we walk in Intimacy with the Almighty. 

  For you were bought with a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God's. 

  
  

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  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/monika-hardy/message]]>f9988a8c-2b47-4510-8d3a-aaff19646010Mon, 27 Apr 2020 22:49:04 -060007:20falsefull1161161<p>Last time we heard the Maiden asking where she could find rest.&nbsp;</p> <p>Let's continue along in her journey and as we learn from God's word, and apply it to our own lives as we walk in Intimacy with the Almighty.&nbsp;</p> <p><em>For you were bought with a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God's.&nbsp;</em></p> <p><br></p> <p><a href="https://linktr.ee/momentswithmoni">Link Tree</a></p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/monika-hardy/messageMonika HardyFriday Feature Story-The Rock & Soul Revival Band S1E15Today's Friday Feature Story is about a Band in which my husband plays a part, The Rock & Soul Revival Band.

   I'd like to share the Band's mission with you, and encourage you to visit their Facebook Page and listen in to some of the music from their recent live performances, and while you are there, let them know that Moni, from Moments with Moni sent you. Thanks for listening. 

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  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/monika-hardy/message]]>Today's Friday Feature Story is about a Band in which my husband plays a part, The Rock & Soul Revival Band.

   I'd like to share the Band's mission with you, and encourage you to visit their Facebook Page and listen in to some of the music from their recent live performances, and while you are there, let them know that Moni, from Moments with Moni sent you. Thanks for listening. 

  The Rock & Soul Revival Band 

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  In our immaturity as young believers, we may not feel comfortable with our natural life being exposed to others. We may feel inferior to others before the Holy Spirit has begun our transformation within. Our trials and hardships may make us feel unlovely but in the eyes of God you are beautiful. 

  
  

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  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/monika-hardy/message]]>Intimacy with the Almighty Song of Solomon Chapter 1:5-7 

  In our immaturity as young believers, we may not feel comfortable with our natural life being exposed to others. We may feel inferior to others before the Holy Spirit has begun our transformation within. Our trials and hardships may make us feel unlovely but in the eyes of God you are beautiful. 

  
  

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  Enjoy a cup of tea, put your feet up and listen in. 

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  Five Minute Episodes of Hope for your hearts from different Podcasters around the Nation.

  May you be filled with true HOPE in OUR ONLY HOPE as you listen to this special Edition Episode.

  It's Friday......But Sunday's a comin'

  
  

  This Episodes Contributors in order of their appearance:

  Jenna Erlandson at The Bridge of the Faithful Podcast

  Meg Glesener at Letters From Home Podcast

  Tim Winders at  Seek Go Create Podcast

  Tina Smith at Raising Kids On Your Knees Podcast

  Brandy Goebel at The Road Home To You Podcast 

  Monika Hardy at Moments with Moni Podcast

  "Who Can Mind The Journey" Written by Brad Hardy, Performed by The Hardy Family (Brad, Moni, Stephen, Mike)

  
  

  More contributors at The Christian Podcasters Association: (There just wasn't enough room for all the episodes)

  Paula Chamberlain at A Quilters Life Podcast

  Debbie Robertson at Willingness to Wellness

  Mischelle Saunders Gottsch at Altered Stories Podcast 

  Tara Ross at Hope Prose Podcast 

  Teresa Blaes at Unresolved Podcast Network

  
  

  Eric Nevins Host of The Christian Podcast Association and Halfway There Podcast

  Chris Staron Host of The Hope Collaboration and Truce Podcast

  
  

  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/monika-hardy/message]]>Today's Good Friday Edition of Stories of Hope, is in Collaboration with The Christian Podcasters Association.

  Five Minute Episodes of Hope for your hearts from different Podcasters around the Nation.

  May you be filled with true HOPE in OUR ONLY HOPE as you listen to this special Edition Episode.

  It's Friday......But Sunday's a comin'

  
  

  This Episodes Contributors in order of their appearance:

  Jenna Erlandson at The Bridge of the Faithful Podcast

  Meg Glesener at Letters From Home Podcast

  Tim Winders at  Seek Go Create Podcast

  Tina Smith at Raising Kids On Your Knees Podcast

  Brandy Goebel at The Road Home To You Podcast 

  Monika Hardy at Moments with Moni Podcast

  "Who Can Mind The Journey" Written by Brad Hardy, Performed by The Hardy Family (Brad, Moni, Stephen, Mike)

  
  

  More contributors at The Christian Podcasters Association: (There just wasn't enough room for all the episodes)

  Paula Chamberlain at A Quilters Life Podcast

  Debbie Robertson at Willingness to Wellness

  Mischelle Saunders Gottsch at Altered Stories Podcast 

  Tara Ross at Hope Prose Podcast 

  Teresa Blaes at Unresolved Podcast Network

  
  

  Eric Nevins Host of The Christian Podcast Association and Halfway There Podcast

  Chris Staron Host of The Hope Collaboration and Truce Podcast

  
  

  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/monika-hardy/message]]>848f588e-5cd8-4a64-af08-f69f48356a94Fri, 10 Apr 2020 08:00:00 -060036:18falsefull1111111<p>Today's Good Friday Edition of Stories of Hope, is in Collaboration with The Christian Podcasters Association.</p> <p>Five Minute Episodes of Hope for your hearts from different Podcasters around the Nation.</p> <p>May you be filled with true <strong>HOPE</strong> in <strong>OUR ONLY HOPE </strong>as you listen to this special Edition Episode.</p> <p>It's Friday......But Sunday's a comin'</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>This Episodes Contributors in order of their appearance:</strong></p> <p>Jenna Erlandson at <a href="Bridge of the Faithful">The Bridge of the Faithful Podcast</a></p> <p>Meg Glesener at <a href="Letters From Home Podcast">Letters From Home Podcast</a></p> <p>Tim Winders at &nbsp;<a href="https://seekgocreate.com/">Seek Go Create Podcast</a></p> <p>Tina Smith at <a href="https://anchor.fm/raisingkidsonyourknees">Raising Kids On Your Knees Podcast</a></p> <p>Brandy Goebel at <a href="The Road Home to You">The Road Home To You Podcast</a>&nbsp;</p> <p>Monika Hardy at <a href="https://anchor.fm/monika-hardy">Moments with Moni Podcast</a></p> <p>"Who Can Mind The Journey" Written by Brad Hardy, Performed by The Hardy Family (Brad, Moni, Stephen, Mike)</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>More contributors at The Christian Podcasters Association: (There just wasn't enough room for all the episodes)</strong></p> <p>Paula Chamberlain at <a href="https://aquilterslife.com">A Quilters Life Podcast</a></p> <p>Debbie Robertson at <a href="http://4theWilling.com/podcast">Willingness to Wellness</a></p> <p>Mischelle Saunders Gottsch at <a href="Altered Stories Show ">Altered Stories Podcast&nbsp;</a></p> <p>Tara Ross at <a href="http://www.hopeprose.com">Hope Prose Podcast&nbsp;</a></p> <p>Teresa Blaes at<a href="The Unresolved Life Podcast"> Unresolved Podcast Network</a></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Eric Nevins Host of The Christian Podcast Association and</strong> <a href="https://ericnevins.com">Halfway There Podcast</a></p> <p><strong>Chris Staron Host of The Hope Collaboration and</strong><a href="https://trucepodcast.com"><strong> </strong>Truce Podcast</a></p> <p><br></p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/monika-hardy/messageMonika HardyPractical Helps for the Home and HeartEpisode 8 

  Navigating the troublesome times of our day may require:

  Practical Helps for the Home

  Practical Helps for the Heart

  An original song by Brad & Monika Hardy 

  "The Pleasure of my Life" 

  Learn more at my Website:

  Momentswithmoni.com

  ]]>Episode 8 

  Navigating the troublesome times of our day may require:

  Practical Helps for the Home

  Practical Helps for the Heart

  An original song by Brad & Monika Hardy 

  "The Pleasure of my Life" 

  Learn more at my Website:

  Momentswithmoni.com

  ]]>https://anchor.fm/monika-hardy/episodes/Practical-Helps-for-the-Home-and-Heart-ebrn7dTue, 24 Mar 2020 00:20:00 -060015:16falsefull18181<p>Episode 8&nbsp;</p> <p>Navigating the troublesome times of our day may require:</p> <p>Practical Helps for the Home</p> <p>Practical Helps for the Heart</p> <p>An original song by Brad &amp; Monika Hardy&nbsp;</p> <p>"The Pleasure of my Life"&nbsp;</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/monika-hardy/messageMonika HardyMoments with Moni Ep 7https://anchor.fm/monika-hardy/episodes/Moments-with-Moni-Ep-7-ebj9igTue, 17 Mar 2020 01:24:37 -060008:00falsefull17171Are you in culture shock during this corona virus? Need some encouragement? Need someone to listen? Send me an email at momentswithmoni1@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/monika-hardy/messageMonika HardyMoments with Moni 6Moments With Moni Episode 6- Part 2 of my Spiritual Background. 

  A personal look into my spiritual journey. 

  Are you questioning things right now. 

  Listen in and let's ponder spiritual life together. 

  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/monika-hardy/message]]>Moments With Moni Episode 6- Part 2 of my Spiritual Background. 

  A personal look into my spiritual journey. 

  Are you questioning things right now. 

  Listen in and let's ponder spiritual life together. 

  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/monika-hardy/message]]>https://anchor.fm/monika-hardy/episodes/Moments-with-Moni-6-ebcup0Mon, 09 Mar 2020 22:42:30 -060016:16falsefull16161<p>Moments With Moni Episode 6- Part 2 of my Spiritual Background.&nbsp;</p> <p>A personal look into my spiritual journey.&nbsp;</p> <p>Are you questioning things right now.&nbsp;</p> <p>Listen in and let's ponder spiritual life together.&nbsp;</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/monika-hardy/messageMonika HardyMy Spiritual BackgroundPart One of my spiritual background.

  There is healing from pain and sorrow. 

  May you find hope and healing in your own journey as you listen. 

  Visit the website for more info at Momentswithmoni.com

  ]]>Part One of my spiritual background.

  There is healing from pain and sorrow. 

  May you find hope and healing in your own journey as you listen. 

  Visit the website for more info at Momentswithmoni.com

  ]]>cae1bd4a-bbf4-4ace-9a03-2e57a960dd77Tue, 03 Mar 2020 00:44:00 -060008:43falsefull15151Part One of my spiritual background. There is healing from pain and sorrow. May you find hope and healing in your own journey as you listen. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/monika-hardy/messageMonika HardyMoments with Moni Podcast 4Today's Topics:

  *Socrates

  *Psalm 104

  *Herbs and our Health

  *Full Length closing theme song "Brand New" by Brad & Moni Hardy 

  Don't forget to share the podcast with your friends & family & on social media. 

  Thanks for your feedback & encouragement. 

  Thanks for listening!

  --You can learn more at my Website:

  Momentswithmoni.com

  ]]>Today's Topics:

  *Socrates

  *Psalm 104

  *Herbs and our Health

  *Full Length closing theme song "Brand New" by Brad & Moni Hardy 

  Don't forget to share the podcast with your friends & family & on social media. 

  Thanks for your feedback & encouragement. 

  Thanks for listening!

  --You can learn more at my Website:

  Momentswithmoni.com

  ]]>c9d1a1d9-e501-47c3-b79b-ffe1c796e1d6Sun, 23 Feb 2020 02:18:00 -060014:28falsefull14141Today's Topics: *Socrates *Psalm 104 *Herbs and our Health *Full Length closing theme song "Brand New" by Brad and Moni Hardy Don't forget to share the podcast with your friends and family and on social media. Thanks for your feedback and encouragement. Thanks for listening! --- I invite you to visit me at the Blog Moments with MoniMonika HardyMoments with Moni Episode 3Today's Topics:

  Understanding

  
  

  John Gill

  
  

   Queen Vashti

  
  

  
  

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  ]]>Today's Topics:

  Understanding

  
  

  John Gill

  
  

   Queen Vashti

  
  

  
  

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  Visit me at Moments with Moni and leave a message, or join us on the private Facebook Group.

  ]]>dae2e814-e193-4a6f-9aeb-2ae1b4afad22Sun, 16 Feb 2020 02:19:00 -060023:13falsefull13131Today's Topics: Understanding John Gill Queen Vashti --- Visit me at Moments with Moni and leave a message or join me in the Facebook group Moments with MoniMonika HardyMoments with Moni, Podcast 2This episode of Moments with Moni covers:

  A deeper look at DNA results

  
  

  Colossians 3

  
  

  An original short story, "The Hillbilly Mobile."

  
  

  All aboard! 

  
  

  
  

  Visit me at Moments with Moni and leave me a message or visit me on Facebook.

  ]]>This episode of Moments with Moni covers:

  A deeper look at DNA results

  
  

  Colossians 3

  
  

  An original short story, "The Hillbilly Mobile."

  
  

  All aboard! 

  
  

  
  

  Visit me at Moments with Moni and leave me a message or visit me on Facebook.

  ]]>4f8f77fe-d66e-4770-8c3d-6aaeff5cbeccFri, 31 Jan 2020 22:59:00 -060011:28falsefull12121This episode of Moments with Moni covers: A deeper look at DNA results Colossians 3 An original short story, "The Hillbilly Mobile." All aboard! --- Visit me at Moments with Moni and leave me a message or visit me on Facebook. Monika HardyMoments with Moni, Podcast 1Entering Podcast Land! So good to "meet" you all. My name is Moni, and this introduction episode, I will be discussing a few things on my heart. Take a few moments and listen in. 

  Today's Topics:

  
  

  Podcasts

  
  

  Writing

  
  

  DNA

  
  

  Pondering Life

  
  

  VIsit Moments with Moni and leave me a message or viist me in on Facebook.

  ]]>Entering Podcast Land! So good to "meet" you all. My name is Moni, and this introduction episode, I will be discussing a few things on my heart. Take a few moments and listen in. 

  Today's Topics:

  
  

  Podcasts

  
  

  Writing

  
  

  DNA

  
  

  Pondering Life

  
  

  VIsit Moments with Moni and leave me a message or viist me in on Facebook.

  ]]>190d9bef-c764-49ad-bbce-27380aaf0f49Fri, 31 Jan 2020 22:08:00 -060003:44falsefull11111Entering Podcast Land! So good to "meet" you all. My name is Moni, and this introduction episode, I will be discussing a few things on my heart. Take a few moments and listen in. Today's Topics: Podcasts Writing DNA Pondering Life ---Monika Hardy