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In this episode, James Bryan Smith thought from above is, “We all long to be loved.” In this episode, James talks about three more longings of our souls: the need to be wanted, the need to be loved without condition, and the need to live an undivided life. buff.ly/471XPlq

"The voice of shame should never be confused with the voice of God…God never turns away from our brokenness." – Michael John Cusick

James Bryan Smith has a Things Above conversation with author and spiritual director Casey Tygrett. James and Casey Tygrett discuss his latest book, “The Gift of Restlessness.” You can listen to the episode anywhere podcasts are available or at this link: buff.ly/461GpnX

"Eternal life isn’t something that happens after we die. It's something we experience now." – James Bryan Smith, from the Things Above Podcast episode: 'Abba Experience." You can listen to the full episode anywhere podcasts are available or at this link: buff.ly/3MVcExJ

"The spiritual journey can be understood as the movement from seeing God nowhere or seeing God only when we expect him, to seeing God everywhere, especially where we least expect him." – Ruth Haley Barton

“Jesus is the King of the universe, the ruler of all. You and I have been raised with Him, alive to the world above, where He is...” – James Bryan Smith

Janis Commentz James Bryan Smith Thank you! We will be back to our normal release schedule starting next Wednesday 🙌

“... And, since Jesus is now in the position of authority as the resurrected lamb and Lion, nothing– absolutely nothing –can prevent our access to God and His glorious realm.” –@JamesBryanSmith

James Bryan Smith starts the new year with an episode about a spiritual discipline he enjoys called breath prayer. In this episode, James explains what breath prayer is, and gives several examples of how to practice it yourself. You can listen here: buff.ly/47EivzO

“Truth is that which is in accord with reality, that which we can rely on. If we deem the word to be true, then we believe. Faith comes from hearing the word of God and trusting it.” – James Bryan Smith

“There is no way for transformation without cruciformation. Without surrendering the form of what is, to the form of Christ.” – James Bryan Smith, Things Above Podcast episode 'The Turn. You can listen to the episode anywhere podcasts are available or here: buff.ly/45ZDVqD

“The end goal of our lives is to have wellness of soul. To be able to say, ‘it is well with my soul.’” –James Bryan Smith From the Things Above Podcast episode 'Spirituality & Longings.' You can listen to the episode anywhere podcasts are available or here: buff.ly/45zKKPi

What is the greatest opportunity you have ever been given? James Bryan Smith explains that we have been invited to a relationship with Jesus and how it is the greatest opportunity we have been offered. Listen anywhere podcasts are available or here: buff.ly/3SZJBMm

“To live an undivided life is a deep longing of the soul and we find that in Christ.” – James Bryan Smith You can listen to the full episode anywhere podcasts are available or at this link: buff.ly/2OS8WGv

“Remember who you are: you are one in whom Christ dwells and delights. Remember where you are: you are “in Christ,” safe and secure. And remember what you are capable of: you can do all things through Christ.” – James Bryan Smith

In this episode, James Bryan Smith's thought from above is, “Begin with the end in mind.” Smith explains his thought from above by talking about his two mentors John Wesley and Dallas Willard. Listen to the episode anywhere podcasts are available or here: buff.ly/3xwDCb4

"Our worth comes not from the opinions of others but from God's opinion: we are precious and priceless." – James Bryan Smith

"Accustom yourself continually to make many acts of love, for they enkindle and melt the soul." – James Bryan Smith

Holy Saturday | 1 Peter 2:11-12 (The Message translation)