#383: "Canyon " by Ellie Holcomb

<p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>It is comforting to me to know that no matter the tragedy, season of pain and sorrow, and storms of my life, the Holy Spirit is a river that flows through the canyon of my life. Ellie Holcomb uses this metaphor in her song "Canyon," and I use it to inspire my exploration Scripture to discover what it has to say to us.</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>Join me as we see the waters of life flow through Scripture and in and through our lives.</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>In this episode I discuss:</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --></p> <ul id="block-c39bc57f-b81d-4126-8aa8-c04c110f34dc"> <li>Taking a B.I.T.E. out of Scripture - this week's Bible Interaction Tool Exercises include: <ul> <li>Use your imagination</li> <li>Read in context</li> <li>Utilize the section headings</li> <li>Follow the cross-references</li> </ul> </li> <li>The <a href= "https://awcdda5.aweberpages.com/p/b0291524-ac4a-4ae3-9c41-6824fdf07e8d" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">30 Day Music Challenge</a></li> <li>The story behind the song "Canyon" - <a href= "https://www.newreleasetoday.com/article.php?article_id=3247" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">New Release Today Article</a></li> <li>The metaphor of your life as a canyon with major events making up the layers</li> <li>What we learned about water as a metaphor from last week's episode - <a href="http://www.michellenezat/382" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Episode 382</a></li> <li>Using your imagination to interact with Scripture</li> <li>The Holy Spirit as "rivers of living water" flowing from your heart - John 7:37-39</li> <li>Using a physical Bible to aid in "picturing the words on the page"</li> <li>Finding out what Scripture Jesus was quoting by following the cross-reference to Isaiah 55:1</li> <li>Discovering the gospel message in Isaiah 55 <ul> <li>Repentance in Isaiah 55:6-7</li> <li>God achieving His purposes through His Word - Isaiah 55:10-11</li> </ul> </li>