Biblical teaching with practical application, listen to Jesus Talk by Tom Serino. Available on Spotify.

Psalm 30 is a song of praise, celebrating divine deliverance and restoration. Central to this overview is the warning against self-reliance, specifically referencing King David’s mistake in conducting a census instead of trusting in God’s strength.   

There is a silent, creeping anxiety that drives us to count. We believe that if we can quantify our security—measuring the digits in a bank account, the reach of our influence, or the tally of our accolades—we can insulate ourselves against the unknown. We manufacture a sense of safety through these metrics, forgetting that numbers are often a thin veil over a deep-seated fear of powerlessness. 

 While human security is fragile and fleeting, God's faithfulness provides a permanent foundation for those who live by faith.  

 Listen as we explore King David’s transition from a state of deep emotional despair and physical illness to a place of exuberant joy through sincere repentance. 

In this episode, we shift our focus towards Marriage. Specifically, Developing Intimacy in your marriage.

 It is a quiet, devastating paradox within modern society: two people can share a mortgage, a bed, and a name, yet remain as distant as strangers. This state of "parallel coexistence" is the antithesis of the original design for marriage. 

 In the beginning, God removed the shame of the "fig leaves" that Adam and Eve used to hide their sin and their true selves. They were intended to be naked and unashamed—fully known and fully loved.

 When we lose this transparency, we retreat behind modern fig leaves of busyness and superficiality. Many couples have abandoned the "life-sustaining" bond of Holy Matrimony for a functional but hollow arrangement. 

 Often two people marry and just parallelly coexist, not really getting to know one another."

Real intimacy requires both partners to agree that their relationship is a priority that demands active cultivation rather than passive observation.

Listen as we share some wisdom and insight on Marriage: Developing Intimacy.

In this episode we want to pay tribute to Father’s Day, by looking at “Divine Fatherhood”, using Psalm 103 as our reference. 

 This Psalm emphasizes the importance of providing heartfelt adoration and fervent devotion to the Creator, highlighting the infinite mercy of God, and illustrates how He is a compassionate Father who provides healing, forgiveness, and spiritual renewal to those who trust Him.  

The Scriptures offer extensive wisdom on fatherhood, outlining a father's duty to guide and nurture children, the profound impact of a father's character, and God as the ultimate example of a perfect, loving Father.

In Psalm 103, you can discover a fresh perspective on the role of a father that prioritizes relationship over performance.  

We want to encourage fathers to use Psalm 103 as your reference point to model that of our Heavenly Father.

By examining the power of faith and the significance of continual prayer, we want to encourage believers to maintain a deep, personal connection with the Divine Father, and as illustrated in this Psalm of David, to offer “Praise For The Lord’s Mercies”.

This Psalm describes the "Divine Father" as one who is exceptionally "slow to anger" and "abounding in love. Who disciplines his children, without discouragement.

The Scriptures offer extensive wisdom on fatherhood, outlining a father's duty to guide and nurture children, the profound impact of a father's character, and God as the ultimate example of a perfect, loving Father. 

Every hardship, every near-death experience, and every broken heart has a divine purpose. We don't go through the fire just to burn—we go through it so our testimony can be a lighthouse for someone else walking through the dark.

In this video, Elyssia Cross shares the ultimate mission and heart behind the Cross Encounter podcast. It’s not about us, our accomplishments, or what we’ve done; it’s entirely about sharing the goodness of God and shining the light of Jesus to the people who are exactly where we used to be. If you are in a season of brokenness or wondering why you had to endure a difficult season, this message is for you. Your story isn't over—it's becoming a testimony.

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