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What does it really mean to “dwell in the house of the LORD”? In this episode we linger in Psalm 27:4—David’s “one thing”—and trace that longing from the wilderness tabernacle to Moses’ prayer, the sons of Korah’s song, Jesus’ call to abide, and the forever-dwelling of Revelation 21. Rebecca also shares a personal moment from this week that re-centered her heart on holy habitation—delighting in God Himself, not merely His gifts.

In This Episode

• Psalm 27:4–6 — the grammar of worship: dwell, behold, inquire

• Exodus 25; 29; 33; 40 — the miškan (tabernacle) and God’s chosen nearness

• Psalm 90:1 — before tents and temples, God Himself is our dwelling

• Psalm 84 & the sons of Korah — redeemed lineage, redeemed longing (“Better is one day…”)

• John 15 & 14:23 — abiding as joyful union; the Spirit making His home in us

• Ezekiel 37 → Revelation 21 — from “The LORD is there” to “Behold, God dwells with His people”

• Pastoral invitation — trading spiritual hurry for a life of holy habitation

Scriptures Mentioned (select)Psalm 27; Psalm 23:6; Psalm 84; Psalm 90:1; Exodus 25, 29, 33, 40; Numbers 16; Numbers 26:11; 1 Chronicles 9:19; John 14:2–3, 14:23; John 15:1–11; Ephesians 2:19–22; 1 Peter 2:4–5; Revelation 21:1–4, 22–23.

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What if the intimacy that was broken in Eden could be restored in you — right here, right now?

From the garden’s first whisper of temptation to the upper room’s rushing wind, Scripture tells one continual story: God’s desire to dwell with His people. To not just be known about, but known.

In today’s episode, we sit with “Holy Spirit / The Dove” by SEU Worship — a breathtaking blend of two worship anthems that together become a single cry for nearness: “Holy Spirit, You are welcome here.”

But this isn’t just a song.
It’s an invitation.

An invitation to return to the intimacy the serpent tried to steal in Genesis 3:5 — when he twisted the word yada, “to know,” into counterfeit knowledge apart from God.

An invitation to walk again in the fellowship Jesus promised in John 14:16–17 — “You know Him, for He dwells with you and will be in you.”

An invitation to open the temple of your heart and let the Spirit flood every corner of your life.

Because the Spirit who hovered over creation, descended like a dove at Jesus’ baptism, and filled the upper room with wind and fire — that same Spirit abides in you.

In This Episode:
• Trace the theme of intimacy lost in Eden and restored through the Holy Spirit
• Discover how Mary’s anointing at Bethany and David’s psalms of longing reveal the heart of worship
• See how the prophets — from Isaiah to Habakkuk — understood intimacy with God in glory and in quiet
• Learn how yada, the Hebrew word “to know,” becomes the undercurrent of relationship through the whole of Scripture
• Be invited to turn from self-reflection to face-to-face communion with the living God

Listen to “Holy Spirit / The Dove” by SEU Worship:
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What if the places you thought were ruined forever—the ashes of grief, loss, or wandering—were the very soil where God was planting something new? We are watching this very premise play out real time through the tragic loss of Charlie Kirk and the amazing, faith-filled response of his wife, Erika Kirk.

In today’s episode, we sit with “Flowers” by Phil Wickham—a tender anthem for those walking through ashes and wondering if God can still bring beauty from their broken story.

But this isn’t just a song. It’s a promise.

That God exchanges mourning for joy, despair for praise, ashes for beauty. That what the enemy meant for evil, God is already using for good. That the flowers are already sprouting, even if you can’t yet see them bloom.

Because Scripture has always told us this story—from Isaiah’s promise of “a garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness,” to Joseph’s declaration in Genesis 50:20, to Paul’s assurance in Romans 8:28. God redeems. God restores. God plants hope where the ground feels scorched.

In This Episode:

• Discover the story behind “Flowers” and how it echoes the hope of Isaiah 61

• Hear how testimonies from around the world reveal glimpses of beauty rising from tragedy

• Trace the biblical pattern of divine exchange—from Joseph’s suffering to Rahab’s scarlet cord to the cross itself

• Find encouragement that your ashes—whatever they are—are not wasted but planted for His glory

Listen to “Flowers” by Phil Wickham:

• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/7Fd44ENIgycSM6Alye9QZN?si=G3v7sPvpRxS_YCV8Miu1YA

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Thank you for walking through this journey with me.

My prayer is that this episode reminds you: your ashes are not the end of the story. They are the soil where God plants flowers.

Because in Christ, beauty always has the final word.

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This episode may contain copyrighted material for the purpose of commentary, teaching, and spiritual reflection. All rights to the music featured belong to the original artist and copyright holder. The use of this material is protected under Fair Use for non-commercial, educational purposes.

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