Wayne and Kimberly Jo Geiger

About Wayne and Kimberly Jo Geiger

Wayne and Kimberly Geiger offer daily Bible devotions (all about 15 minutes)

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Wayne and Kimberly Jo Geiger

Category

religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

10 Apr 2024

Latest episode

2 May 2024

Latest episodes

17 episodes in the feed.

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   2 May 2024

   Spiritual Warfare: Know Your Enemy

   In this episode, Wayne and Kimberly Jo look at spiritual warfare from Genesis 3 and the Serpent’s, deceitful temptation of Adam and Eve. They illuminate several biblical principles to help you recognize your enemy!

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   29 Apr 2024

   Spiritual Warfare: Get in the Game

   Wayne and Kimberly Jo introduce the concept of spiritual warfare from Ephesians 6.

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   26 Apr 2024

   Self-Control: Our use of food

   Wayne and Kimberly Jo discuss self-control and our use of food. Food is a wonderful gift of God, but can be a huge struggle for the Christian.

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   25 Apr 2024

   Spiritual Bodybuilding

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   24 Apr 2024

   Controlling the Tongue

   Self-Control: Controlling the Tongue James 3:5-10 ▶️ The tongue is small, but can be deadly James uses two illustrations: → “big horses” small bits → “big ships” small rudders 3 Main issues related to our speech 1. Obscene talk (profanity) put them all away: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and obscene talk from your mouth (Col 3:8). Let there be no filthiness nor foolish talk nor crude joking, which are out of place, but instead let there be thanksgiving (Eph 5:4). 2. Gossip and slander The words of a whisperer are like delicious morsels; they go down into the inner parts of the body (Prov 18:8). 3. Criticizing and demeaning speech ▶️ The tongue is driven by the heart ...For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks  (Matthew 12:34). ▶️ The tongue should be used for good 🔹 Praise God 🔹 Edify others Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing (1 Thes 5:11). 🔹 Spread the Good News Some good biblical advice ⚡ Eliminate profanity and harmful/hurtful speech ⚡ Look for ways to purposefully build people up ⚡ Listen more and talk less … let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak…” (James 1:19). Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise; when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent (Prov 17:28). Be not rash with your mouth, nor let your heart be hasty to utter a word before God, for God is in heaven and you are on earth. Therefore let your words be few (Eccl 5:2). Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer (Psalm 19:14). Set a guard, O Lord, over my mouth; keep watch over the door of my lips! (Psalm 141:3)

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   23 Apr 2024

   Self-Control: Getting a Grip on Anger

   Self-Control: Getting A Grip on Anger Anger: “an emotional response to perceiving that you have been wronged in some way” Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God (James 1:19-20). ▶️ Anger is Universal 🔹 Anger itself is not a sin Be angry, and yet do not sin (Ephesians 4:26). 🔹 Anger can lead to positive change Anger is an emotion. Sociologists say emotions fall into 3 categories: 1) Joyful or affectionate emotions 2) Sad or anxious emotions: (sadness, depression, grief, fear) 3) Hostile emotions: (contempt, disgust, jealously, envy, and anger) ▶️ Anger is a Secondary Emotion Anger is generally a result of 3 things: 🔹 Fear 🔹 Frustration 🔹 Hurt “The fruit is a result of the root” ▶️ Anger Must be Controlled let everyone be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger; for the anger of man does not achieve the righteousness of God (James 1:19-20). So Cain was very angry, and his face fell. The Lord said to Cain, “Why are you angry, and why has your face fallen? If you do well, will you not be accepted? And if you do not do well, sin is crouching at the door. Its desire is for you, but you must rule over it (Gen 4:5-7). Things to do 🔹 Pray 🔹 Identify “triggers” → Driving → Not eating → Certain people or situations 🔹 Find the underlying cause 🔹 Strive for harmony → Say—I’m sorry → Use “I-emotion” language: I feel sad when socks are left on the floor I allow myself to become irritable when I miss you and want to spend time with you and your attention is diverted elsewhere

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   22 Apr 2024

   Self-Control: First Things First

   Having a Daily Devotion with God Every Day Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you (Matt 6:33). The Definition of a Daily Devotion “Our relationship with God is meant to be a love affair” O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water (Psalm 63:1) 4 Reasons to have a Daily Devotion: ►Express our love for God We spell love = time ►Hear from God “When the Bible speaks. God speaks” ►Talk to God (Prayer) → Telling God you love Him → Telling God you need Him → Telling God your struggles and needs ►Power to face the day For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart (Hebrews 4:12). The challenges of a daily devotion ►Fighting the flesh And rising very early in the morning, while it was still dark, he departed and went out to a desolate place, and there he prayed (Mark 1:35). “God the best–‘not the rest’” ► The danger of making it into religious requirement 3 Things to do: ►Make it a priority → Calendar → Protect your time with God → Eliminate distractions ►You will need to find a place ►You will need to establish a process → Listen to this devotion → Read Bible → Pray

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   19 Apr 2024

   Fruit of the Spirit: SELF-CONTROL

   Self-Control “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace,  patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law” ‭‭(Galatians‬ ‭5‬:‭22‬-‭23). ▶️ Self-Control is a characteristic of who and whose we are We weren’t saved to sin—we were saved to serve God The Bible says, You were bought with a price. for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body (1 Cor 6:20). Why do you call me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and not do what I tell you? (Luke 6:36). 🔹 We have been born again We have a new nature God’s Spirit resides in us Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come (2 Cor 5:17). 🔹 We are to grow in Christ whoever says he abides in him ought to walk in the same way in which he walked (1 John 2:6) Like newborn infants, long for the pure spiritual milk, that by it you may grow up into salvation (1 Peter 2:2) ▶️ Self-Control is Spiritual Surrender Self-discipline is a spiritual work But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh (Gal 5:16) Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing (John 15:4-5) ▶️ Self-Control is connected to spiritual warfare For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh, for these are opposed to each other, to keep you from doing the things you want to do (Gal 5:16-17). Maybe the best thing you can do today–is get alone with Jesus.

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   18 Apr 2024

   Fruit of the Spirit--GENTLENESS

   “But the fruit of the Spirit is  love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law” ‭‭(Galatians‬ ‭5‬:‭22‬-‭23). ▶️ Gentleness and Jesus We must never forget that Jesus is King of Kings and Lord of Lords. He is the ultimate judge (Matt 7, 25). Two truths about Jesus and gentleness 🔹 Jesus is inviting and “safe” (you can come to Him–but on His terms. He also has the best benefits) “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light (‭‭Matt ‭11‬:‭28‬-29). 🔹 Jesus didn’t compromise truth Flipped tables (Matt 21:12-13) Rebuked Pharisees (Matt 23) ▶️ Gentleness and fellow believers 🔹 We are commanded to operate in gentleness …. walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. (‭‭Eph ‭4‬:‭1‬-‭3‬) 🔹 That includes “normal life” and also unique circumstances… …  if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted (‭‭Gal ‭6‬:‭1‬). ▶️ Gentleness and the unsaved world 🔹 Practice biblical avoidance Have nothing to do with foolish, ignorant controversies; you know that they breed quarrels (‭‭2 Tim ‭2‬:‭23‬). 🔹 Practice biblical gentleness And the Lord's servant must not be quarrelsome but kind to everyone, able to teach, patiently enduring evil, correcting his opponents with gentleness…. (‭‭2 Tim ‭2‬:‭24‬-‭25‬). but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect, having a good conscience, so that, when you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame (1 Pet 3:15-16). Anger is a "great" motivator–but does not produce the righteousness of God. Love is the greatest and strongest motivator.

10. 

    17 Apr 2024

    Fruit of the Spirit--FAITHFULNESS

    From Galatians 5:22-23… “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law” ‭‭(Galatians‬ ‭5‬:‭22‬-‭23). ▶️ God’s Nature is Faithfulness “The Lord, the Lord, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness (Exod 34:6) The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness (Lamentations 3:22-23). ▶️ God’s Desire for us is that we would display faith in Him The word “faithfulness” is actually the word faith. It’s the same word used to speak of faith–for example as Hebrews 11:1. Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen (Heb 11:1) Faithfulness is believing and acting on what you know to be true in God. And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him (Heb 11:6) We walk by faith, not by sight (2 Cor 5:7)

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    16 Apr 2024

    Fruit of the Spirit--GOODNESS

    Today’s daily devotion with Wayne and Kimberly Jo…. “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.” (‭‭Galatians‬ ‭5‬:‭22‬-‭23‬) UNDERSTANDING BIBLICAL GOODNESS ▶️ Those who are unsaved cannot do good Romans 3:10-12 “None is righteous, no, not one; no one understands; no one seeks for God. All have turned aside; together they have become worthless; no one does good, not even one.” Or which one of you, if his son asks him for bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a serpent? If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask him! (Matt 7:9-11) ▶️ Christians are “good,” but don’t always “do” good Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him (Eph 1:3-4). Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ (Rom 5:1). However, even Christians struggle to “be” and “do” good Acts 15… (contention between Paul and Barnabas) And there arose a sharp disagreement, so that they separated from each other. Barnabas took Mark with him and sailed away to Cyprus (Acts 15:39). (Issue between Peter and Paul) But when Cephas came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he stood condemned. For before certain men came from James, he was eating with the Gentiles; but when they came he drew back and separated himself, fearing the circumcision party (Gal 2:11-12) Paul’s own confession For I do not do the good I want, but the evil I do not want is what I keep on doing (Romans 7:19) ▶️ Goodness is expressed by action Jesus was perfect and did good how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power. He went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him (Acts 10:38). Barnabas is described this way: for he was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And a great many people were added to the Lord (Acts 11:24). ▶️ Goodness can be exhausting! As for you, brothers, do not grow weary in doing good (2 Thes 3:13) And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith (Galatians 6:9). Application Pray Scripture… 1 Peter 2:15 For this is the will of God, that by doing good you should put to silence the ignorance of foolish people.

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    15 Apr 2024

    The Fruit of the Spirit--KINDNESS

    Wayne and Kimberly Jo’s Daily Devotion But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law (‭‭Gal ‭5‬:‭22‬-‭23‬). ▶️ Being kind is not optional Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you (Eph 4:32). ▶️ Being kind is the appropriate, biblical response “Love is patient and kind” (I Cor 13:4). The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love (Psalm 103:8). ▶️ Being kind should also be proactive 🔹 Kind in the way we speak “speak the truth in love” (Eph 4:15) 🔹 Kind in the way we live Applying this truth of Scripture Pray the “fruit of the Spirit.” Pause and process (don’t let emotions rule) Consider where they are: Spiritually (they might not know the Lord) Personally (they may be operating from a heart of pain). Colossians 3:12 Put on then, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience.

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    12 Apr 2024

    The Fruit of the Spirit--PATIENCE

    Wayne and Kimberly Jo continue their daily (M-F) devotion over the Fruit of the Spirit. Today's topic is patience. Patience: “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.” ‭‭Galatians‬ ‭5‬:‭22‬-‭23‬ 3 areas we struggle with patience 1. Patient with people "People are not inconveniences. People are opportunities." 2. Patient in trials Rom 12:12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. James 1:2-4 “Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.” ‭ 3. Patient with God Romans 8:28 And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. Abraham waited 25 years! (75-100) Helpful Scriptures Isaiah 40:31 but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint. Psalm 27:14 Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord! James 5:6-8 Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it receives the early and the late rains. You also, be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand. 3 things to remember: 1. Trust God’s plan (Rom 8:28) 2. Trust God’s heart Romans 8:37-39 … we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.” 3. Seek God’s face Phil 4:6-7 “do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

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    11 Apr 2024

    The Fruit of the Spirit--PEACE

    Wayne and Kimberly Jo continue their daily (M-F) devotion over the Fruit of the Spirit. Today's topic is peace. The Fruit of the Spirit–PEACE Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. Antonyms for peace: stress, anxiety, unease, worry, fear John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. 1. Peace: The Vertical Element Romans 5:1 Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. (See also Romans 5:1-11) Philippians 4:6-7 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. 2. Peace: The Horizontal Element The Great Commandment Mark 12:30-31 And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ The second is this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.” Hebrews 12:14 Strive for peace with everyone, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord. 3. Peace: The Internal Element Ephesians 4:26-27 Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and give no opportunity to the devil. (See also Romans 8:1) Romans 12:18  (See also verses 19-21) If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. Questions or comments? Email us at:  WayneKimberlyJo@gmail.com (mailto:WayneKimberlyJo@gmail.com)

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    10 Apr 2024

    The Fruit of the Spirit--JOY

    Wayne and Kimberly Jo continue their daily devotion over the Fruit of the Spirit. Today's topic is joy.

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    10 Apr 2024

    The Fruit of the Spirit--LOVE

    Wayne and Kimberly Jo continue their daily (M-F) devotion over the Fruit of the Spirit. Today's topic is love.

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    10 Apr 2024

    The Fruit of the Spirit: An introduction

    Christians are to manifest the "fruit of the Spirit" as listed in Galatians 5:22-23. There are 9 aspects listed. In this episode, Wayne and Kimberly Jo give a general introduction.

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