Color & Emotion Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:02:23 -0500 https://colorandemotion.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 Color & Emotion yes e855fca7-0b22-5b25-9ce3-ee53071d4635 Rebekkah Lenora episodic false in pursuit of whole-hearted endurance 

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) emotions, psychology, art, discipleship, christianity, millennial, femininity, hope, faith, endurance Rebekkah Lenora https://storage.buzzsprout.com/fcb8dxagecnps8djicu7g884cf91?.jpg Color & Emotion Rebekkah Lenora Episode 75: Fear & Glory Episode 75: Fear & Glory In this episode, I'm sharing some thoughts about the ways in which a pilgrimage mindset and failing to submit to God's process can sometimes lead to idolizing people; and what it can look like for God to provide rest and restoration for our souls in the midst of this wonky world. 

A passage for nourishment :: "In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, so that the tested genuineness of your faith - more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire - may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. Though you have not seen Him, you love Him. 

Though you do not now see Him, you believe in Him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory, obtaining the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls." ~ 1 Peter 1:6-9 

See Also :: 

~ 1 Peter 1:10-12

~ 1 Peter 4:12-19

~ Matthew 11

~ Matthew 28:20

~ Hebrews 5:14

~ Psalm 23

~ Psalm 34:7 

~ Psalm 46:11

~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> In this episode, I'm sharing some thoughts about the ways in which a pilgrimage mindset and failing to submit to God's process can sometimes lead to idolizing people; and what it can look like for God to provide rest and restoration for our souls in the midst of this wonky world. 

A passage for nourishment :: "In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, so that the tested genuineness of your faith - more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire - may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. Though you have not seen Him, you love Him. 

Though you do not now see Him, you believe in Him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory, obtaining the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls." ~ 1 Peter 1:6-9 

See Also :: 

~ 1 Peter 1:10-12

~ 1 Peter 4:12-19

~ Matthew 11

~ Matthew 28:20

~ Hebrews 5:14

~ Psalm 23

~ Psalm 34:7 

~ Psalm 46:11

~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> Rebekkah Lenora Buzzsprout-18651044 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 14:00:00 -0500 1945 full false Episode 74: A God Worth Walking With Episode 74: A God Worth Walking With "... for whoever would draw near to God must believe that He exists, and that He rewards those who seek Him." • Hebrews 11:6

" For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to give strong support to those whose heart is blameless toward Him." • 2 Chronicles 16:9

... a reflection on the connection between consecration and preservation. 

{clarification on the two anecdotes I share at the end of this episode :: the two instances are unrelated. the person the Lord had me reach out to was not part of a church or ministry I had ever heard of.} 

†  Scripture references for suggested reading ::

  • Genesis chapters 5-9
  • Genesis chapter 18
  • Malachi {in its entirety}
  • Job chapters 35-37
  • Esther {in its entirety}
  • John 16:33
  • 1 Peter {in its entirety} 
  • 1 Corinthians 2:1-5
  • 2 Corinthians 1:3-11
  • Exodus chapters 1 - 12
  • Jeremiah 17:5-8
  • Psalm 119:71 
  • Psalm chapters 34, 73, 85
  • Luke chapter 18
  • 1 & 2 Thessalonians {each, in its entirety}



~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> "... for whoever would draw near to God must believe that He exists, and that He rewards those who seek Him." • Hebrews 11:6

" For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to give strong support to those whose heart is blameless toward Him." • 2 Chronicles 16:9

... a reflection on the connection between consecration and preservation. 

{clarification on the two anecdotes I share at the end of this episode :: the two instances are unrelated. the person the Lord had me reach out to was not part of a church or ministry I had ever heard of.} 

†  Scripture references for suggested reading ::

  • Genesis chapters 5-9
  • Genesis chapter 18
  • Malachi {in its entirety}
  • Job chapters 35-37
  • Esther {in its entirety}
  • John 16:33
  • 1 Peter {in its entirety} 
  • 1 Corinthians 2:1-5
  • 2 Corinthians 1:3-11
  • Exodus chapters 1 - 12
  • Jeremiah 17:5-8
  • Psalm 119:71 
  • Psalm chapters 34, 73, 85
  • Luke chapter 18
  • 1 & 2 Thessalonians {each, in its entirety}



~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> Rebekkah Lenora Buzzsprout-18612457 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 13:00:00 -0500 2800 full false Episode 73: Panning For Gold in the River of Your Soul Episode 73: Panning For Gold in the River of Your Soul As we walk with the Lord, we will never grow to a place of independence from Him, but we can learn to be more intentional with Him. An encouragement to prepare our thoughts and emotions as an offering to the Lord ... there's a difference between thoughts and prayers. 

References ::  

"Formerly in Israel, when a man went to inquire of God, he said, “Come, let us go to the seer,” for today's “prophet” was formerly called a seer." • 1 Samuel 9:9

the phrase, "washing with the water of the word" comes from Ephesians chapter 5 ... we are also encouraged in Romans chapter 12: "Do not be conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect."

~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> As we walk with the Lord, we will never grow to a place of independence from Him, but we can learn to be more intentional with Him. An encouragement to prepare our thoughts and emotions as an offering to the Lord ... there's a difference between thoughts and prayers. 

References ::  

"Formerly in Israel, when a man went to inquire of God, he said, “Come, let us go to the seer,” for today's “prophet” was formerly called a seer." • 1 Samuel 9:9

the phrase, "washing with the water of the word" comes from Ephesians chapter 5 ... we are also encouraged in Romans chapter 12: "Do not be conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect."

~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> Rebekkah Lenora Buzzsprout-18471325 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 17:00:00 -0500 653 full false Episode 72: Hope in the Lord Episode 72: Hope in the Lord a few thoughts on thinking outside of 'turns', having an eternal attention span, and a more steady hope ... 

"For God alone, O My soul, wait in silence, for my hope is from Him. He only is my rock & my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be shaken. On God rests my salvation & my glory; my mighty rock, my refuge is God." // Psalm 62:5-7

~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> a few thoughts on thinking outside of 'turns', having an eternal attention span, and a more steady hope ... 

"For God alone, O My soul, wait in silence, for my hope is from Him. He only is my rock & my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be shaken. On God rests my salvation & my glory; my mighty rock, my refuge is God." // Psalm 62:5-7

~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> Rebekkah Lenora Buzzsprout-18463049 Tue, 06 Jan 2026 13:00:00 -0500 792 full false Episode 71: Imbalanced Intimacy Episode 71: Imbalanced Intimacy balance :: a harmonious or satisfying arrangement or proportion of parts or elements, as in a design. 

As believers, we are empowered by the Holy Spirit to be doers of the Word and walk in love with one another ... In John 15, Jesus says, "By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples." Galatians 5 lists some of these fruits :: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. By this, all people will know that we are Jesus' disciples - if we have love for one another. 

« suggested reading :: James, 1 John, 2 John, 3 John, The Gospel of John

« referenced writing ~ being near the brightness 



~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> balance :: a harmonious or satisfying arrangement or proportion of parts or elements, as in a design. 

As believers, we are empowered by the Holy Spirit to be doers of the Word and walk in love with one another ... In John 15, Jesus says, "By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples." Galatians 5 lists some of these fruits :: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. By this, all people will know that we are Jesus' disciples - if we have love for one another. 

« suggested reading :: James, 1 John, 2 John, 3 John, The Gospel of John

« referenced writing ~ being near the brightness 



~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> Rebekkah Lenora Buzzsprout-18338071 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -0500 1663 full false Episode 70: art as self expression Episode 70: art as self expression a little more Sims 2 lore ... purposeful passion ... a comment on ideological pendulum swings ... and a few thoughts on art as spiritual obedience, as emotional compulsion, as expression of an ideal self

~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> a little more Sims 2 lore ... purposeful passion ... a comment on ideological pendulum swings ... and a few thoughts on art as spiritual obedience, as emotional compulsion, as expression of an ideal self

~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> Rebekkah Lenora Buzzsprout-18293728 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -0500 2856 full false Episode 69: prayer, perfectionism, a pivot in perspective Episode 69: prayer, perfectionism, a pivot in perspective a few thoughts on humility & persistence in prayer ... 

"May the Christian reader be encouraged by this, should his prayers not at once be answered; instead of ceasing to pray, he should wait upon God all the more earnestly and perseveringly, and expect answers to his petitions." ~ George Müller, Release the Power of Prayer

James 1:2-4 :: My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. 

~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> a few thoughts on humility & persistence in prayer ... 

"May the Christian reader be encouraged by this, should his prayers not at once be answered; instead of ceasing to pray, he should wait upon God all the more earnestly and perseveringly, and expect answers to his petitions." ~ George Müller, Release the Power of Prayer

James 1:2-4 :: My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. 

~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> Rebekkah Lenora Buzzsprout-18252942 Tue, 25 Nov 2025 13:00:00 -0500 2577 full false Episode 68: a few more thoughts on learning to walk with God ... Episode 68: a few more thoughts on learning to walk with God ... "And I am sure of this, that He who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ." • Philippians 1:6

~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> "And I am sure of this, that He who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ." • Philippians 1:6

~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> Rebekkah Lenora Buzzsprout-18058495 Wed, 22 Oct 2025 14:00:00 -0400 344 full false Episode 67: Written With The Finger of God Episode 67: Written With The Finger of God "And He gave to Moses, when He had finished speaking with him on Mount Sinai, the two tablets of the testimony, tablets of stone, written with the finger of God." • Exodus 31:18

In this episode, I'm exploring some thoughts about the Law of God and how it has not expired, nor has it become null and void. The way in which we 'get it fixed' has shifted. The former covenant has been made obsolete in favor of a new and better way. Hebrews 8 says, "Christ has obtained a ministry that is as much more excellent than the old as the covenant He meditates is better, since it is enacted on better promises." 

In this new way, we are not only given a means by which to 'fix it' when the same law gets broken, we are empowered to stop breaking it. 

In lesser news, Songtober is in session! Following along at the Turf Shack! 

Referenced Scriptures:

  • Exodus chapters 24, 31
  • Matthew 11:28-30
  • Hebrews 8
  • Genesis 15
  • Galatians chapters 4,5
  • Acts chapters 10, 15
  • Isaiah 60
  • 1 Timothy 2:1-5
  • 1 Timothy 1:5-7

~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> "And He gave to Moses, when He had finished speaking with him on Mount Sinai, the two tablets of the testimony, tablets of stone, written with the finger of God." • Exodus 31:18

In this episode, I'm exploring some thoughts about the Law of God and how it has not expired, nor has it become null and void. The way in which we 'get it fixed' has shifted. The former covenant has been made obsolete in favor of a new and better way. Hebrews 8 says, "Christ has obtained a ministry that is as much more excellent than the old as the covenant He meditates is better, since it is enacted on better promises." 

In this new way, we are not only given a means by which to 'fix it' when the same law gets broken, we are empowered to stop breaking it. 

In lesser news, Songtober is in session! Following along at the Turf Shack! 

Referenced Scriptures:

  • Exodus chapters 24, 31
  • Matthew 11:28-30
  • Hebrews 8
  • Genesis 15
  • Galatians chapters 4,5
  • Acts chapters 10, 15
  • Isaiah 60
  • 1 Timothy 2:1-5
  • 1 Timothy 1:5-7

~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> Rebekkah Lenora Buzzsprout-17949852 Fri, 03 Oct 2025 03:00:00 -0400 2736 full false Episode 66: The Way We Speak Episode 66: The Way We Speak ... a walk & a ted talk; thoughts about language and our spiritual manner of life ...

~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> ... a walk & a ted talk; thoughts about language and our spiritual manner of life ...

~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> Rebekkah Lenora Buzzsprout-17868051 Thu, 18 Sep 2025 14:00:00 -0400 3565 full false Episode 65: Nuance & Endurance Episode 65: Nuance & Endurance "Therefore, preparing your minds for action, being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ." • 1 Peter 1v13

. . . a few thoughts on circumstances, character, conditioning, and hope.

~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> "Therefore, preparing your minds for action, being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ." • 1 Peter 1v13

. . . a few thoughts on circumstances, character, conditioning, and hope.

~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> Rebekkah Lenora Buzzsprout-17855337 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 14:00:00 -0400 2098 full false Episode 64: Noah, Shem, Abram, Israel Episode 64: Noah, Shem, Abram, Israel track with me for some Sims 2 story time and a brief examination of the identity of Israel ... 

the Gospel Good News is that through repentance of sin and faith in King Jesus, whosoever will can enter into covenant with God. covenant with God has been made available through Jesus, but must be entered through submission to God's ways ... and 

adoption into the existing family of God should not produce arrogance or disdain towards the people we are grafted into. 

Exodus 33:13 (NLT) :: If it is true that you look favorably on me, let me know your ways so I may understand you more fully and continue to enjoy your favor. 

:: Couple things, I realized in listening to the recording  :: 

1. Technically Melchizedek is not Jewish, so I guess Prof. PBS was right about that, lol. (See Hebrews chapter 7, and Genesis chapters 14-15)

2. I forgot to mention that after God establishes covenant with "all flesh that is on the earth" through Noah, Shem is blessed for exhibiting the character of God by honoring his father (Noah) without there being a law or commandment in place that required him to do so. I thought that was a cool aspect of the lineage of faith and honor for God that God seems to be responding to as He interacts with this people group.  (See Genesis 4-12)

~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> track with me for some Sims 2 story time and a brief examination of the identity of Israel ... 

the Gospel Good News is that through repentance of sin and faith in King Jesus, whosoever will can enter into covenant with God. covenant with God has been made available through Jesus, but must be entered through submission to God's ways ... and 

adoption into the existing family of God should not produce arrogance or disdain towards the people we are grafted into. 

Exodus 33:13 (NLT) :: If it is true that you look favorably on me, let me know your ways so I may understand you more fully and continue to enjoy your favor. 

:: Couple things, I realized in listening to the recording  :: 

1. Technically Melchizedek is not Jewish, so I guess Prof. PBS was right about that, lol. (See Hebrews chapter 7, and Genesis chapters 14-15)

2. I forgot to mention that after God establishes covenant with "all flesh that is on the earth" through Noah, Shem is blessed for exhibiting the character of God by honoring his father (Noah) without there being a law or commandment in place that required him to do so. I thought that was a cool aspect of the lineage of faith and honor for God that God seems to be responding to as He interacts with this people group.  (See Genesis 4-12)

~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> Rebekkah Lenora Buzzsprout-17527772 Fri, 18 Jul 2025 16:00:00 -0400 3564 full false Episode 63: Evangelical Alliteration Episode 63: Evangelical Alliteration Follow up thoughts on the point, the purpose, and the process ... 

Millennial musings on abstinence, emotional spending, and cultivating the fruit of The Spirit ... being conformed to the image of Christ brings glory to God as a means in itself; and is, itself, worth all the wrestling and endurance. 

{also, to clarify ~ still team abstinence to the glory of God. No Ragrets, ha. But there is grace for anyone who has made other decisions and mistakes. xo}

'Unpack' - EP is out now on Bandcamp!! Thanks for listening! 

~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> Follow up thoughts on the point, the purpose, and the process ... 

Millennial musings on abstinence, emotional spending, and cultivating the fruit of The Spirit ... being conformed to the image of Christ brings glory to God as a means in itself; and is, itself, worth all the wrestling and endurance. 

{also, to clarify ~ still team abstinence to the glory of God. No Ragrets, ha. But there is grace for anyone who has made other decisions and mistakes. xo}

'Unpack' - EP is out now on Bandcamp!! Thanks for listening! 

~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> Rebekkah Lenora Buzzsprout-17438734 Wed, 02 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -0400 1341 2 63 full false Episode 62: Authenticity, anointing, & peddling God's Word Episode 62: Authenticity, anointing, & peddling God's Word Authority and anointing in a believer's life are the fruit of purity and authenticity before God ... none of which can be bought, manufactured, or faked. Psalm 105:4 exhorts us to "Seek the LORD and his strength; seek his presence continually!" ... an encouragement to live in emotional proximity to God. 

† other referenced scriptures †

• 1 Thessalonians 3:11-18
• 1 Thessalonians 4:15-18
• Isaiah 2:22
• Isaiah 5:12 " Stop regarding man in whose nostrils is breath, for of what account is he?"
• Galatians 1:10
• 2 Corinthians 2:17 "For we are not, like so many, peddlers of God's word, but as men of sincerity, as commissioned by God, in the sight of God we speak in Christ."
• Ephesians 1:1-14

~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> Authority and anointing in a believer's life are the fruit of purity and authenticity before God ... none of which can be bought, manufactured, or faked. Psalm 105:4 exhorts us to "Seek the LORD and his strength; seek his presence continually!" ... an encouragement to live in emotional proximity to God. 

† other referenced scriptures †

• 1 Thessalonians 3:11-18
• 1 Thessalonians 4:15-18
• Isaiah 2:22
• Isaiah 5:12 " Stop regarding man in whose nostrils is breath, for of what account is he?"
• Galatians 1:10
• 2 Corinthians 2:17 "For we are not, like so many, peddlers of God's word, but as men of sincerity, as commissioned by God, in the sight of God we speak in Christ."
• Ephesians 1:1-14

~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> Rebekkah Lenora Buzzsprout-17203716 Wed, 21 May 2025 12:00:00 -0400 1303 2 3 full false Episode 61: This Puddle of My Time Episode 61: This Puddle of My Time Life is not a burden, but a gift. Time is so much less about the sequence of events or living through things in alignment with our whims or cultural convention, but that we experience the things at all. Our lives are a collection of interconnected moments, and more like rain or water drops; we are colored like paint on the canvas of God's creation.

Referenced Scriptures ~

John 3:30 « He must increase, but I must decrease.
Mark 1
John chapters 1-3
Luke 1
Hebrews 11
Matthew chapters 11, 14, 25
Ecclesiastes 3 {really, the whole book}

Ecclesiastes 5:19-20, YLT « Every man also to whom God hath given wealth and riches, and hath given him power to eat of it, and to accept his portion, and to rejoice in his labour, this is a gift of God. For he doth not much remember the days of his life, for God is answering through the joy of his heart.

Bothered « click here to hear the song I wrote about Jesus' cousin, John.

~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> Life is not a burden, but a gift. Time is so much less about the sequence of events or living through things in alignment with our whims or cultural convention, but that we experience the things at all. Our lives are a collection of interconnected moments, and more like rain or water drops; we are colored like paint on the canvas of God's creation.

Referenced Scriptures ~

John 3:30 « He must increase, but I must decrease.
Mark 1
John chapters 1-3
Luke 1
Hebrews 11
Matthew chapters 11, 14, 25
Ecclesiastes 3 {really, the whole book}

Ecclesiastes 5:19-20, YLT « Every man also to whom God hath given wealth and riches, and hath given him power to eat of it, and to accept his portion, and to rejoice in his labour, this is a gift of God. For he doth not much remember the days of his life, for God is answering through the joy of his heart.

Bothered « click here to hear the song I wrote about Jesus' cousin, John.

~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> Rebekkah Lenora Buzzsprout-17112262 Tue, 06 May 2025 18:00:00 -0400 3415 2 2 full false Episode 60: Parable of The Influencers Episode 60: Parable of The Influencers ok, so I was actually overcorrecting the episode count, ha.
welcome to episode 60 of Color & Emotion ... a contemporary application of a timeless parable, and an encouragement for us to be more engaged with God than we are with "content".

Matthew chapter 25
Acts chapters 14, 17

Bible Translations I mentioned :: 
English Standard Version (ESV)
New Living Translation (NLT)
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
King James Version (KJV)
New King James Version (NKJV)
Amplified Bible (AMP)

~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> ok, so I was actually overcorrecting the episode count, ha.
welcome to episode 60 of Color & Emotion ... a contemporary application of a timeless parable, and an encouragement for us to be more engaged with God than we are with "content".

Matthew chapter 25
Acts chapters 14, 17

Bible Translations I mentioned :: 
English Standard Version (ESV)
New Living Translation (NLT)
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
King James Version (KJV)
New King James Version (NKJV)
Amplified Bible (AMP)

~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> Rebekkah Lenora Buzzsprout-17087610 Fri, 02 May 2025 12:00:00 -0400 1459 2 1 full false Episode 58: Settled & Salved Episode 58: Settled & Salved « Philippians 2:5-8 "Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though He was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied Himself, by taking the form a servant, being born in the likeness of men. And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross." 

« Acts 2:24 " God raised him up, loosing the pangs of death, because it was not possible for him to be held by it." 

Referenced Scriptures :: 
Mark 11
Psalm 34
Genesis 35:5
Ezekiel 33:18-20
Hebrews 6
Hebrews 10
Isaiah 58
Proverbs 11:25

~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> « Philippians 2:5-8 "Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though He was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied Himself, by taking the form a servant, being born in the likeness of men. And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross." 

« Acts 2:24 " God raised him up, loosing the pangs of death, because it was not possible for him to be held by it." 

Referenced Scriptures :: 
Mark 11
Psalm 34
Genesis 35:5
Ezekiel 33:18-20
Hebrews 6
Hebrews 10
Isaiah 58
Proverbs 11:25

~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> Rebekkah Lenora Buzzsprout-16989746 Wed, 16 Apr 2025 11:00:00 -0400 1348 full false Episode 57: Spreading Like Nerves & Roots Episode 57: Spreading Like Nerves & Roots I often think of the 'point' of something as singular and efficient. Learning to ask about purpose acknowledges the vast expanse of things, and is a helpful tool in evaluating heart posture; a practical way to soften when you're tempted to be critical. In every season there is a network of reasons, and it spreads like nerves and roots. 

Ecclesiastes 8:17 "...then I saw all the work of God, that man cannot find out the work that is done under the sun. However much man may toil in seeking, he will not find it out. Even though a wise man claims to know, he cannot find it out." 

~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> I often think of the 'point' of something as singular and efficient. Learning to ask about purpose acknowledges the vast expanse of things, and is a helpful tool in evaluating heart posture; a practical way to soften when you're tempted to be critical. In every season there is a network of reasons, and it spreads like nerves and roots. 

Ecclesiastes 8:17 "...then I saw all the work of God, that man cannot find out the work that is done under the sun. However much man may toil in seeking, he will not find it out. Even though a wise man claims to know, he cannot find it out." 

~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> Rebekkah Lenora Buzzsprout-16932129 Mon, 07 Apr 2025 13:00:00 -0400 1009 full false Episode 56: How To Walk & Where We're Going Episode 56: How To Walk & Where We're Going We're often unaware of our own true progress because our perspective is limited by the fact that we are in process. Focusing on the Face of our Caretaker gives us the confidence we need to keep walking when we don't know where we're going. 


~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> We're often unaware of our own true progress because our perspective is limited by the fact that we are in process. Focusing on the Face of our Caretaker gives us the confidence we need to keep walking when we don't know where we're going. 


~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> Rebekkah Lenora Buzzsprout-16735904 Tue, 04 Mar 2025 18:00:00 -0500 417 full false Episode 55: have the gods come down among us in the likeness of men? Episode 55: have the gods come down among us in the likeness of men? some thoughts on harmony, patient enemies, and the histories of surfing 

Scripture References :: 

Acts 17:24-31

Acts 14:14-18

2 corinthians 10:3-6

2 Timothy 2:22-26

Luke 17

Jeremiah 17:5-8

Joshua 9


~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> some thoughts on harmony, patient enemies, and the histories of surfing 

Scripture References :: 

Acts 17:24-31

Acts 14:14-18

2 corinthians 10:3-6

2 Timothy 2:22-26

Luke 17

Jeremiah 17:5-8

Joshua 9


~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> Rebekkah Lenora Buzzsprout-16718073 Sun, 02 Mar 2025 12:00:00 -0500 2131 full false Episode 54: Sacrifice & Service Episode 54: Sacrifice & Service . . . more thoughts on ministry and relating to God. We have the capacity to fulfill a desire of God's heart by returning to Him in wholehearted devotion. To hear the unreleased songs, tune in via Youtube. 

Matthew 20 

All of Hosea 


~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> . . . more thoughts on ministry and relating to God. We have the capacity to fulfill a desire of God's heart by returning to Him in wholehearted devotion. To hear the unreleased songs, tune in via Youtube. 

Matthew 20 

All of Hosea 


~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> Rebekkah Lenora Buzzsprout-16698735 Wed, 26 Feb 2025 14:00:00 -0500 1294 full false Episode 53: the work of ministry Episode 53: the work of ministry . . .  some thoughts on what it is to be effective in Christian leadership and ministry. 

"Now these are the gifts Christ gave to the church: apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, and the pastors and teachers. Their responsibility is to equip God's people to do His work and build up the church, the body of Christ." - Ephesians 4:11-12, New Living Translation

note: "sin in the camp" story is actually in Joshua, not during David's life. 

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]]> . . .  some thoughts on what it is to be effective in Christian leadership and ministry. 

"Now these are the gifts Christ gave to the church: apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, and the pastors and teachers. Their responsibility is to equip God's people to do His work and build up the church, the body of Christ." - Ephesians 4:11-12, New Living Translation

note: "sin in the camp" story is actually in Joshua, not during David's life. 

~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> Rebekkah Lenora Buzzsprout-16666241 Fri, 21 Feb 2025 09:00:00 -0500 2111 full false Episode 52: Cloaked in the Un-cumbersome Armor of Love Episode 52: Cloaked in the Un-cumbersome Armor of Love some thoughts about the God of all comfort and consumption . . . 

Scriptures :: 

  • 1 John 5:1-3
  • 1 John 2:15-17
  • Colossians 3:1-17
  • Ephesians 6:11-18
  • Ephesians 5:26
  • Genesis 3:14-15
  • Matthew ch 22
  • 2 Corinthians 1:1-4, 9 
  • 2 Corinthians 3:18
  • Romans ch 6
  • Romans 13:14
  • Romans 15:29,32
  • Philemon v. 7 
  • Hebrews ch 12
  • Isaiah 43:2
  • Exodus 33:13


Alleluia, Elohim • Rebekkah The Band

~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> some thoughts about the God of all comfort and consumption . . . 

Scriptures :: 

  • 1 John 5:1-3
  • 1 John 2:15-17
  • Colossians 3:1-17
  • Ephesians 6:11-18
  • Ephesians 5:26
  • Genesis 3:14-15
  • Matthew ch 22
  • 2 Corinthians 1:1-4, 9 
  • 2 Corinthians 3:18
  • Romans ch 6
  • Romans 13:14
  • Romans 15:29,32
  • Philemon v. 7 
  • Hebrews ch 12
  • Isaiah 43:2
  • Exodus 33:13


Alleluia, Elohim • Rebekkah The Band

~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> Rebekkah Lenora Buzzsprout-16463087 Sun, 19 Jan 2025 10:00:00 -0500 2327 full false Episode 51: The Pride of Life Episode 51: The Pride of Life a sobered up setting of the record straight ... there truly is encouragement in looking to Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith. 

Referenced Scriptures :: 
~ 1 John 2:15-17
~ 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24


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]]> a sobered up setting of the record straight ... there truly is encouragement in looking to Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith. 

Referenced Scriptures :: 
~ 1 John 2:15-17
~ 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24


~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> Rebekkah Lenora Buzzsprout-16247696 Mon, 09 Dec 2024 13:00:00 -0500 568 full false Episode 50: Before The Dawn Comes Episode 50: Before The Dawn Comes ... some thoughts about redemption as the fruit of covenant + endurance.

Referenced Scriptures:
~ Genesis chapters 8 & 9
~ Ruth {1:16}

Listen to 'Dissonance' on Bandcamp

Christmas Must Be Tonight ~ Out Now!! : https://rebekkahtheband.hearnow.com/merrychristmas

~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> ... some thoughts about redemption as the fruit of covenant + endurance.

Referenced Scriptures:
~ Genesis chapters 8 & 9
~ Ruth {1:16}

Listen to 'Dissonance' on Bandcamp

Christmas Must Be Tonight ~ Out Now!! : https://rebekkahtheband.hearnow.com/merrychristmas

~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> Rebekkah Lenora Buzzsprout-16148039 Thu, 21 Nov 2024 13:00:00 -0500 1199 full false Episode 49: ... my siblings in Christ ... Episode 49: ... my siblings in Christ ... some thoughts on covenant + consecration, and they role that they play in endurance. 

Referenced Scriptures :: 

Exodus 3:15
Malachi 3:16-18 
1 Corinthians 7:29-21
1 Corinthians 8:1-3
Romans 12 

~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> some thoughts on covenant + consecration, and they role that they play in endurance. 

Referenced Scriptures :: 

Exodus 3:15
Malachi 3:16-18 
1 Corinthians 7:29-21
1 Corinthians 8:1-3
Romans 12 

~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> Rebekkah Lenora Buzzsprout-16101572 Wed, 13 Nov 2024 15:00:00 -0500 1451 full false Episode 48: The Muse in The Music Episode 48: The Muse in The Music In Proverbs 8, Wisdom is personified and expressed in the feminine as having been with God from the beginning and the means by which He created the world ... interestingly, this overlaps with other cultures in the idea of muses and sirens ... 

some thoughts on what it means to be a musician. To God be the glory, Giver of good gifts. 

Inspo for this epsiode :: 

Revelation (album) • Leif Vollebekk
words from Wayne Lynch • The Surfer's Journal, 31.4 
Isaiah 14 
Colossians 2 
Luke 10:18



~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> In Proverbs 8, Wisdom is personified and expressed in the feminine as having been with God from the beginning and the means by which He created the world ... interestingly, this overlaps with other cultures in the idea of muses and sirens ... 

some thoughts on what it means to be a musician. To God be the glory, Giver of good gifts. 

Inspo for this epsiode :: 

Revelation (album) • Leif Vollebekk
words from Wayne Lynch • The Surfer's Journal, 31.4 
Isaiah 14 
Colossians 2 
Luke 10:18



~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> Rebekkah Lenora Buzzsprout-16059314 Wed, 06 Nov 2024 11:00:00 -0500 1160 full false Episode 47: Restlessness & Dissonance Episode 47: Restlessness & Dissonance « In {Jesus} lie hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. I am telling you this so no one will deceive you with well-crafted arguments. For though I am far away from you, my heart is with you. And I rejoice that you are living as you should and that your faith in Christ is strong.

And now, just as you accepted Christ Jesus as your Lord, you must continue to follow Him. Let your roots grow down into Him, and let your lives be built on Him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness. Don’t let anyone capture you with empty philosophies and high-sounding nonsense that come from human thinking and from the spiritual powers of this world, rather than from Christ. For in Christ lives all the fullness of God in a human body. So you also are complete through your union with Christ, who is the head over every ruler and authority. // Colossians 2:3-8, NLT 


« Ask rain from the Lord in the season of spring rain, from the Lord who makes the storm clouds, and He will give them showers of rain to everyone the vegetation in the field. For the household gods utter nonsense, and the diviners see lies; they tell false dreams and give empty consolation. Therefore the people wander like sheep; they are afflicted for lack of a sheperd. My anger is hot against the shepherds, and I will punish the leaders; for the lord of hosts cares for His flock, the houses of Judah, and will make them like His majestic steed in battle. // Zechariah 10: 1-3, ESV



~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> « In {Jesus} lie hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. I am telling you this so no one will deceive you with well-crafted arguments. For though I am far away from you, my heart is with you. And I rejoice that you are living as you should and that your faith in Christ is strong.

And now, just as you accepted Christ Jesus as your Lord, you must continue to follow Him. Let your roots grow down into Him, and let your lives be built on Him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness. Don’t let anyone capture you with empty philosophies and high-sounding nonsense that come from human thinking and from the spiritual powers of this world, rather than from Christ. For in Christ lives all the fullness of God in a human body. So you also are complete through your union with Christ, who is the head over every ruler and authority. // Colossians 2:3-8, NLT 


« Ask rain from the Lord in the season of spring rain, from the Lord who makes the storm clouds, and He will give them showers of rain to everyone the vegetation in the field. For the household gods utter nonsense, and the diviners see lies; they tell false dreams and give empty consolation. Therefore the people wander like sheep; they are afflicted for lack of a sheperd. My anger is hot against the shepherds, and I will punish the leaders; for the lord of hosts cares for His flock, the houses of Judah, and will make them like His majestic steed in battle. // Zechariah 10: 1-3, ESV



~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> Rebekkah Lenora Buzzsprout-15916799 Sun, 13 Oct 2024 11:00:00 -0400 1911 full false Episode 46: Rare Men Episode 46: Rare Men an intro to my upcoming collection of angsty {unrequited} love songs.

'Easier' will be released as a Single on October 14, with the full album to follow mid-January (2025). I hope you've been enjoying the lullaby record in the meantime! 

~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> an intro to my upcoming collection of angsty {unrequited} love songs.

'Easier' will be released as a Single on October 14, with the full album to follow mid-January (2025). I hope you've been enjoying the lullaby record in the meantime! 

~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> Rebekkah Lenora Buzzsprout-15833274 Sat, 28 Sep 2024 20:00:00 -0400 1729 full false Episode 45 :: An Invitation To Emotional Regulation Episode 45 :: An Invitation To Emotional Regulation Some thoughts on learning to relieve ourselves of emotional waste; seeing moments of malaise as invitations to rest in the presence of the Prince of Peace. 

"Now repent of your sins and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped away. Then times of refreshment will come from the presence of the Lord, and he will again send you Jesus, your appointed Messiah..." // Acts 3:19-20

Featured Scriptures :: 
Luke 1: 68-79
Hebrews 11:6 

~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> Some thoughts on learning to relieve ourselves of emotional waste; seeing moments of malaise as invitations to rest in the presence of the Prince of Peace. 

"Now repent of your sins and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped away. Then times of refreshment will come from the presence of the Lord, and he will again send you Jesus, your appointed Messiah..." // Acts 3:19-20

Featured Scriptures :: 
Luke 1: 68-79
Hebrews 11:6 

~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> Rebekkah Lenora Buzzsprout-15709685 Fri, 06 Sep 2024 21:00:00 -0400 1052 full false Episode 44: Sweet Sleep Episode 44: Sweet Sleep Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction - with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. {2 Corinthians 1:3-4}

... it is in vain that you rise up early and go late to rest, eating the bread of anxious toil; for He gives to His beloved sleep. {Psalm 127:2}

« Able-tips from the making of Sweet Sleep

« Sweet Sleep Melodies {Instrumental} :: https://rebekkahtheband.hearnow.com/sweetsleepmelodies

« 'Sweet Sleep' & 'Sweet Sleep Melodies' officially release Sept 11 🎶
« exclusive early access via bandcamp: https://rebekkahtheband.bandcamp.com/album/sweet-sleep


~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction - with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. {2 Corinthians 1:3-4}

... it is in vain that you rise up early and go late to rest, eating the bread of anxious toil; for He gives to His beloved sleep. {Psalm 127:2}

« Able-tips from the making of Sweet Sleep

« Sweet Sleep Melodies {Instrumental} :: https://rebekkahtheband.hearnow.com/sweetsleepmelodies

« 'Sweet Sleep' & 'Sweet Sleep Melodies' officially release Sept 11 🎶
« exclusive early access via bandcamp: https://rebekkahtheband.bandcamp.com/album/sweet-sleep


~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> Rebekkah Lenora Buzzsprout-15694843 Wed, 04 Sep 2024 10:00:00 -0400 1902 full false Episode 43: Anger & Echolocation Episode 43: Anger & Echolocation Life will always be more powerful than death.
Love will always be more powerful than hate.
Light will always be more powerful than darkness.

« stream the Sweet Sleep Melodies {instrumental lullaby album} for free here: https://rebekkahtheband.hearnow.com/sweetsleepmelodies

« the instrumental and full album will be available everywhere Sept 11
access the albums early via Bandcamp: https://rebekkahtheband.bandcamp.com/album/sweet-sleep

Scripture References ::

• Ephesians 4:17-27 • "With the Lord’s authority I say this: Live no longer as the Gentiles do, for they are hopelessly confused. Their minds are full of darkness; they wander far from the life God gives because they have closed their minds and hardened their hearts against him. They have no sense of shame. They live for lustful pleasure and eagerly practice every kind of impurity.

But that isn’t what you learned about Christ. Since you have heard about Jesus and have learned the truth that comes from him, throw off your old sinful nature and your former way of life, which is corrupted by lust and deception. Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes. Put on your new nature, created to be like God—truly righteous and holy.

So stop telling lies. Let us tell our neighbors the truth, for we are all parts of the same body. And “don’t sin by letting anger control you.”[d] Don’t let the sun go down while you are still angry, for anger gives a foothold to the devil." 

 •  2 Corinthians 4:6 • "For it is the God who commanded light to shine out of darkness who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ." 

~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> Life will always be more powerful than death.
Love will always be more powerful than hate.
Light will always be more powerful than darkness.

« stream the Sweet Sleep Melodies {instrumental lullaby album} for free here: https://rebekkahtheband.hearnow.com/sweetsleepmelodies

« the instrumental and full album will be available everywhere Sept 11
access the albums early via Bandcamp: https://rebekkahtheband.bandcamp.com/album/sweet-sleep

Scripture References ::

• Ephesians 4:17-27 • "With the Lord’s authority I say this: Live no longer as the Gentiles do, for they are hopelessly confused. Their minds are full of darkness; they wander far from the life God gives because they have closed their minds and hardened their hearts against him. They have no sense of shame. They live for lustful pleasure and eagerly practice every kind of impurity.

But that isn’t what you learned about Christ. Since you have heard about Jesus and have learned the truth that comes from him, throw off your old sinful nature and your former way of life, which is corrupted by lust and deception. Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes. Put on your new nature, created to be like God—truly righteous and holy.

So stop telling lies. Let us tell our neighbors the truth, for we are all parts of the same body. And “don’t sin by letting anger control you.”[d] Don’t let the sun go down while you are still angry, for anger gives a foothold to the devil." 

 •  2 Corinthians 4:6 • "For it is the God who commanded light to shine out of darkness who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ." 

~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> Rebekkah Lenora Buzzsprout-15673753 Sat, 31 Aug 2024 13:00:00 -0400 2149 full false Episode 42 Episode 42 1 Corinthians 10:12 - 13 says, " If you think you are standing strong, be careful not to fall. The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure." 

The holiness God calls us to positions us to remain in authority when the enemy attempts to devour and destroy us. 

~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> 1 Corinthians 10:12 - 13 says, " If you think you are standing strong, be careful not to fall. The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure." 

The holiness God calls us to positions us to remain in authority when the enemy attempts to devour and destroy us. 

~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> Rebekkah Lenora Buzzsprout-15567708 Mon, 12 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400 880 full false Episode 41: The Guardrails of Discernment Episode 41: The Guardrails of Discernment "But God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: 'The Lord knows those who are his,' and, 'Let everyone who names the name of the Lord depart from iniquity.' • 2 Timothy 2:19

"You have been believers so long now that you ought to be teaching others. Instead, you need someone to teach you again the basic things about God’s word. You are like babies who need milk and cannot eat solid food.  For someone who lives on milk is still an infant and doesn’t know how to do what is right. But solid food is for the mature, for those who have their powers of discernment trained by constant practice to distinguish good from evil." • Hebrews 5:12-13 (NLT), 14 (ESV) 

Matthew 7:13-14; 7:24-27
Romans 4:15, 14:23
Colossians 2:6-10 
James 4:17


~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> "But God’s firm foundation stands, bearing this seal: 'The Lord knows those who are his,' and, 'Let everyone who names the name of the Lord depart from iniquity.' • 2 Timothy 2:19

"You have been believers so long now that you ought to be teaching others. Instead, you need someone to teach you again the basic things about God’s word. You are like babies who need milk and cannot eat solid food.  For someone who lives on milk is still an infant and doesn’t know how to do what is right. But solid food is for the mature, for those who have their powers of discernment trained by constant practice to distinguish good from evil." • Hebrews 5:12-13 (NLT), 14 (ESV) 

Matthew 7:13-14; 7:24-27
Romans 4:15, 14:23
Colossians 2:6-10 
James 4:17


~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> Rebekkah Lenora Buzzsprout-15468855 Thu, 25 Jul 2024 06:00:00 -0400 1242 full false Episode 40: Every Day Offerings of Beauty & Light Episode 40: Every Day Offerings of Beauty & Light We have the opportunity to reflect and reciprocate the hospitality of our Creator by making intentional arrangements to meet with Him ... a few thoughts from the start of a study on the lifestyle of the levitical priesthood. 

Referenced Scriptures: Exodus chapters 20-31 


~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> We have the opportunity to reflect and reciprocate the hospitality of our Creator by making intentional arrangements to meet with Him ... a few thoughts from the start of a study on the lifestyle of the levitical priesthood. 

Referenced Scriptures: Exodus chapters 20-31 


~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> Buzzsprout-15363949 Thu, 04 Jul 2024 20:00:00 -0400 1630 full false Episode 39: Inspiration & Self-Control Episode 39: Inspiration & Self-Control "Beloved, while I was very diligent to write to you concerning our common salvation, I found it necessary to write to you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints. For certain men have crept in unnoticed, who long ago were marked out for this condemnation, ungodly men, who turn the grace of our God into lewdness and deny the only Lord God and our Lord Jesus Christ." // Jude 3 & 4 

"I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh. For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary to one another, so that you do not do the things that you wish. But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law. Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness, idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies, envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like; of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told you in time past, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law. And those who are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, envying one another." // Galatians 5:16-22


~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> "Beloved, while I was very diligent to write to you concerning our common salvation, I found it necessary to write to you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints. For certain men have crept in unnoticed, who long ago were marked out for this condemnation, ungodly men, who turn the grace of our God into lewdness and deny the only Lord God and our Lord Jesus Christ." // Jude 3 & 4 

"I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh. For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary to one another, so that you do not do the things that you wish. But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law. Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness, idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies, envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like; of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told you in time past, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law. And those who are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, envying one another." // Galatians 5:16-22


~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> Rebekkah Lenora Buzzsprout-15296318 Sun, 23 Jun 2024 10:00:00 -0400 1861 full false Episode 38: Are you entertained? Episode 38: Are you entertained? How will we spend our redeemed time and restored energy?  If we can't be bothered to engage with God and in scripture unless it's a production, we need to repent and get our life together, lol. The Word of God does not need to be enhanced by visual expression, or made more entertaining. We adorn the Gospel by living it and abiding in Christ. As long as we idolize, and are addicted to entertainment, we're not ready to experience more of the glory of God ... because we won't rightly revere it.

Scripture References: Revelation 21:6, 22:17; Isaiah 55; Matthew 7, 12, Acts 8; Mark 8; Colossians 2:3; 1 Samuel 13, 28 

~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> How will we spend our redeemed time and restored energy?  If we can't be bothered to engage with God and in scripture unless it's a production, we need to repent and get our life together, lol. The Word of God does not need to be enhanced by visual expression, or made more entertaining. We adorn the Gospel by living it and abiding in Christ. As long as we idolize, and are addicted to entertainment, we're not ready to experience more of the glory of God ... because we won't rightly revere it.

Scripture References: Revelation 21:6, 22:17; Isaiah 55; Matthew 7, 12, Acts 8; Mark 8; Colossians 2:3; 1 Samuel 13, 28 

~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> Rebekkah Lenora Buzzsprout-15177655 Sun, 02 Jun 2024 10:00:00 -0400 3048 full false Episode 37: Oaks of Righteousness Episode 37: Oaks of Righteousness God is never unfaithful, but I have often been impatient and unthankful ... thoughts on delight in God as a permanent heart posture and a necessary component of endurance; the faithfulness of God to continually transform us into enduring oaks of righteousness.

Recommended Reading :: Ecclesiastes, 1 Corinthians 2:1-5, 2 Peter 1:3-10, 1 Peter 1:6, 1 Peter 4:12-13,19; James 1:2-4, Psalm 34, Psalm 37, Isaiah 61, 2 Corinthians 5

~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> God is never unfaithful, but I have often been impatient and unthankful ... thoughts on delight in God as a permanent heart posture and a necessary component of endurance; the faithfulness of God to continually transform us into enduring oaks of righteousness.

Recommended Reading :: Ecclesiastes, 1 Corinthians 2:1-5, 2 Peter 1:3-10, 1 Peter 1:6, 1 Peter 4:12-13,19; James 1:2-4, Psalm 34, Psalm 37, Isaiah 61, 2 Corinthians 5

~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> Rebekkah Lenora Buzzsprout-15095238 Sun, 19 May 2024 11:00:00 -0400 2083 full false Episode 36: The Crux of The Covenants Episode 36: The Crux of The Covenants Imagine an environment where everyone willingly gives God their whole hearts and undivided attention. God's original design, which was restored and reiterated in Jesus' sacrifice is that He would have a people who have no consciousness of sin. Through Jesus, we now have the great privilege of worshiping Him whole-heartedly in spirit and in truth. 

« referenced passages {I recommend reading each whole book for the best context ... happy reading!}  :: Acts 14, Acts 15, Acts 17, Jeremiah 31, Hebrews 8, Deuteronomy 8, Revelation 21-22, Galatians 5, Matthew 7, John 4, Romans 12, 1 Corinthians 6 


~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> Imagine an environment where everyone willingly gives God their whole hearts and undivided attention. God's original design, which was restored and reiterated in Jesus' sacrifice is that He would have a people who have no consciousness of sin. Through Jesus, we now have the great privilege of worshiping Him whole-heartedly in spirit and in truth. 

« referenced passages {I recommend reading each whole book for the best context ... happy reading!}  :: Acts 14, Acts 15, Acts 17, Jeremiah 31, Hebrews 8, Deuteronomy 8, Revelation 21-22, Galatians 5, Matthew 7, John 4, Romans 12, 1 Corinthians 6 


~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> Rebekkah Lenora Buzzsprout-15088881 Fri, 17 May 2024 16:00:00 -0400 1589 full false Episode 35: My God Will Hear Me Episode 35: My God Will Hear Me ...some thoughts on the sufficiency of God and His Word to sustain us ... 

the passages that inspired My God Will Hear Me :: Psalm 73, Micah 7:7-8

{Lyrics}
HARD IS  RELATIVE
SOME THINGS YOU'D DREAD TO LIVE AGAIN

BUT AS FOR  ME
EVEN A FAILING HEART IS NOT WEAK
BOXING TO BELIEVE
IN MORE THAN CARROTS ROPED ON STRINGS

I KNOW MY GOD WILL HEAR ME
I KNOW MY GOD WILL HEAR ME                                            
THOUGH I FALL, I WILL RISE
THOUGH I SIT IN THE DARKNESS, GOD IS  MY LIGHT

I WILL WATCH UNTIL THE DAY SWALLOWS MY NIGHT
A LITTLE WHILE IS LONG
TO SUFFER WHILE THE DEVIL ROAMS
BUT MY ROOTS HAVE GROWN DEEP
I'VE LEARNED TO CAST MY CARES AND SING

I KNOW MY GOD WILL HEAR ME
I KNOW MY GOD WILL HEAR ME               
                           
THOUGH I FALL, I WILL RISE
THOUGH  I SIT IN THE DARKNESS, GOD IS  MY LIGHT
I WILL WATCH UNTIL THE DAY SWALLOWS MY NIGHT

GLORY WILL RESTORE ME,
I'LL BE STRENGTHENED AND CONFIRMED
THE LORD WILL UPHOLD ME
WHEN I FALL I WILL BE HEARD

THOUGH I FALL, I WILL RISE
THOUGH  I SIT IN THE DARKNESS, GOD IS  MY LIGHT
I WILL WATCH UNTIL THE DAY SWALLOWS MY NIGHT

~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> ...some thoughts on the sufficiency of God and His Word to sustain us ... 

the passages that inspired My God Will Hear Me :: Psalm 73, Micah 7:7-8

{Lyrics}
HARD IS  RELATIVE
SOME THINGS YOU'D DREAD TO LIVE AGAIN

BUT AS FOR  ME
EVEN A FAILING HEART IS NOT WEAK
BOXING TO BELIEVE
IN MORE THAN CARROTS ROPED ON STRINGS

I KNOW MY GOD WILL HEAR ME
I KNOW MY GOD WILL HEAR ME                                            
THOUGH I FALL, I WILL RISE
THOUGH I SIT IN THE DARKNESS, GOD IS  MY LIGHT

I WILL WATCH UNTIL THE DAY SWALLOWS MY NIGHT
A LITTLE WHILE IS LONG
TO SUFFER WHILE THE DEVIL ROAMS
BUT MY ROOTS HAVE GROWN DEEP
I'VE LEARNED TO CAST MY CARES AND SING

I KNOW MY GOD WILL HEAR ME
I KNOW MY GOD WILL HEAR ME               
                           
THOUGH I FALL, I WILL RISE
THOUGH  I SIT IN THE DARKNESS, GOD IS  MY LIGHT
I WILL WATCH UNTIL THE DAY SWALLOWS MY NIGHT

GLORY WILL RESTORE ME,
I'LL BE STRENGTHENED AND CONFIRMED
THE LORD WILL UPHOLD ME
WHEN I FALL I WILL BE HEARD

THOUGH I FALL, I WILL RISE
THOUGH  I SIT IN THE DARKNESS, GOD IS  MY LIGHT
I WILL WATCH UNTIL THE DAY SWALLOWS MY NIGHT

~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> Rebekkah Lenora Buzzsprout-15026632 Tue, 07 May 2024 13:00:00 -0400 653 full false Episode 34: Honor & Education Episode 34: Honor & Education Some thoughts on honor as generational blessing and protection. Where there is honor, there is also humility and where there is humility there is love and there is compassion; so rather than wanting to be right as our first priority, we will want to see others do well. We will want to see them prosper and be in good health even as their souls prosper.

~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> Some thoughts on honor as generational blessing and protection. Where there is honor, there is also humility and where there is humility there is love and there is compassion; so rather than wanting to be right as our first priority, we will want to see others do well. We will want to see them prosper and be in good health even as their souls prosper.

~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> Rebekkah Lenora Buzzsprout-14950064 Sun, 28 Apr 2024 06:00:00 -0400 1203 full false Episode 33: Dates & Potatoes Episode 33: Dates & Potatoes Thoughts on the glories and messiness and awkwardness of spring; learning to discern our personal seasons. 

The righteous flourish like the palm tree and grow like a cedar in Lebanon. They are planted in the house of the Lord; they flourish in the courts of our God. They still bear fruit in old age; they are ever full of sap and green, to declare that the Lord is upright; he is my rock, and there is no unrighteousness in Him. // Psalm 92:12-15

~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> Thoughts on the glories and messiness and awkwardness of spring; learning to discern our personal seasons. 

The righteous flourish like the palm tree and grow like a cedar in Lebanon. They are planted in the house of the Lord; they flourish in the courts of our God. They still bear fruit in old age; they are ever full of sap and green, to declare that the Lord is upright; he is my rock, and there is no unrighteousness in Him. // Psalm 92:12-15

~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> Rebekkah Lenora Buzzsprout-14810427 Sun, 14 Apr 2024 06:00:00 -0400 890 full false Episode 32: Myrrh & Aloe Episode 32: Myrrh & Aloe Walking through the lyrics of a passover song. Thoughts on commemorating holy days in ways that don't conform to this world.  

Myrrh & Aloe :: 

DARKNESS SPILLED LIKE INK, THEY SAY 
BLOOD SOAKED THE EARTH AND IT SHOOK 
AND ROCKS CAVED
HOLINESS HUNG ON MOCKED DISPLAY
IF THEY’D HAVE KNOWN, HE WOULDN’T STAY THAT WAY


WORD OF GOD MADE FLESH AND NAMED
COME TO RESCUE, SLAIN TO SAVE
ELI, HE CRIED, BUT NOT IN VAIN 
THE ONE WITH A SWORD FOR A TONGUE GAVE DEATH A TASTE 
JESUS DIED BUT HE DIDN’T STAY THAT WAY


BEHOLD THE BODIES OF 
THE SLEEPING SAINTS WERE RAISED
BEHOLD, THE VEIL IS TORN 
BEHOLD, THE TEMPLE IS REPLACED 


MYRRH AND ALOE, RICH IN WEIGHT 
THE AUTHOR OF LIFE WAS WRAPPED IN SPICE 
AND BURIED IN A GRAVE 
THE KINGDOM OF EVIL THOUGHT IT WON THAT DAY
BUT HE DIDN’T STAY THAT WAY


 IF THEY’D HAVE KNOWN, HE WOULDN’T STAY THAT WAY

~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> Walking through the lyrics of a passover song. Thoughts on commemorating holy days in ways that don't conform to this world.  

Myrrh & Aloe :: 

DARKNESS SPILLED LIKE INK, THEY SAY 
BLOOD SOAKED THE EARTH AND IT SHOOK 
AND ROCKS CAVED
HOLINESS HUNG ON MOCKED DISPLAY
IF THEY’D HAVE KNOWN, HE WOULDN’T STAY THAT WAY


WORD OF GOD MADE FLESH AND NAMED
COME TO RESCUE, SLAIN TO SAVE
ELI, HE CRIED, BUT NOT IN VAIN 
THE ONE WITH A SWORD FOR A TONGUE GAVE DEATH A TASTE 
JESUS DIED BUT HE DIDN’T STAY THAT WAY


BEHOLD THE BODIES OF 
THE SLEEPING SAINTS WERE RAISED
BEHOLD, THE VEIL IS TORN 
BEHOLD, THE TEMPLE IS REPLACED 


MYRRH AND ALOE, RICH IN WEIGHT 
THE AUTHOR OF LIFE WAS WRAPPED IN SPICE 
AND BURIED IN A GRAVE 
THE KINGDOM OF EVIL THOUGHT IT WON THAT DAY
BUT HE DIDN’T STAY THAT WAY


 IF THEY’D HAVE KNOWN, HE WOULDN’T STAY THAT WAY

~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> Rebekkah Lenora Buzzsprout-14810410 Sun, 07 Apr 2024 06:00:00 -0400 2429 full false Episode 31: Photographs & Prose (2020) Episode 31: Photographs & Prose (2020) ... really just a promo of already-released content. Episode 30: at Dusk opens with the glorious context that was my life at the start of 2020 when this song was written. You can also take a look at this OG Youtube video for the original song share + story.  To stream the album in its entirety for free, click here, or search for it on your preferred streaming platform. Enjoy!

Happy Resurrection season! He is Risen, Indeed! †

Photographs & Prose (2020) • Rebekkah The Band
IF IT WASN'T FOR THEIR FEAR
THE MASKS AND THE DISTANCE AND THE SOCIAL RESTRICTIONS
IT'S ACTUALLY BEEN A BETTER YEAR
FOR MY QUIET DISPOSITION
TO FINALLY GET TO SPEND ALL DAY AT HOME
BUT EVERYTHING IS CHANGING
GEARING UP TO BE EXPOSED, I'M MORE AVOIDANT THAN I'VE KNOWN

BAKING WITH PHOTOGRAPHS AND PROSE
BACK TO WHAT I KNOW
LIKE PETER GOING FISHING AFTER JESUS GAVE UP THE GHOST
I DON'T WANT LIFE THE WAY IT WAS
WE'RE GOING HOME - SOONER THAN YOU KNOW
THE KINGDOM IS SO CLOSE
THE KINGDOM IS SO CLOSE


WHO AM I SINGING FOR ANYWAY
WHEN I CAN'T RELY ON CLASSICAL TONES TO SAVE THE DAY
I CAN'T HEAR ME PLAYING TO A METRONOME
BUT I CAN'T SEE ME STAYING IN MY COMFORT ZONE


BAKING AND PHOTOGRAPHS AND PROSE
BACK TO WHAT I KNOW
LIKE PETER GOING FISHING AFTER JESUS GAVE UP THE GHOST
I DON'T WANT LIFE THE WAY IT WAS
WE'RE GOING HOME - SOONER THAN YOU KNOW
THE KINGDOM IS SO CLOSE
THE KINGDOM IS SO CLOSE


SO I'VE BEEN BAKING WITH PHOTOGRAPHS AND PROSE
BACK TO WHAT I KNOW
LIKE PETER GOING FISHING AFTER JESUS GAVE UP THE GHOST
I DON'T WANT LIFE THE WAY IT WAS
WE'RE GOING HOME - SOONER THAN YOU KNOW
THE KINGDOM IS SO CLOSE
THE KINGDOM IS SO CLOSE


~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> ... really just a promo of already-released content. Episode 30: at Dusk opens with the glorious context that was my life at the start of 2020 when this song was written. You can also take a look at this OG Youtube video for the original song share + story.  To stream the album in its entirety for free, click here, or search for it on your preferred streaming platform. Enjoy!

Happy Resurrection season! He is Risen, Indeed! †

Photographs & Prose (2020) • Rebekkah The Band
IF IT WASN'T FOR THEIR FEAR
THE MASKS AND THE DISTANCE AND THE SOCIAL RESTRICTIONS
IT'S ACTUALLY BEEN A BETTER YEAR
FOR MY QUIET DISPOSITION
TO FINALLY GET TO SPEND ALL DAY AT HOME
BUT EVERYTHING IS CHANGING
GEARING UP TO BE EXPOSED, I'M MORE AVOIDANT THAN I'VE KNOWN

BAKING WITH PHOTOGRAPHS AND PROSE
BACK TO WHAT I KNOW
LIKE PETER GOING FISHING AFTER JESUS GAVE UP THE GHOST
I DON'T WANT LIFE THE WAY IT WAS
WE'RE GOING HOME - SOONER THAN YOU KNOW
THE KINGDOM IS SO CLOSE
THE KINGDOM IS SO CLOSE


WHO AM I SINGING FOR ANYWAY
WHEN I CAN'T RELY ON CLASSICAL TONES TO SAVE THE DAY
I CAN'T HEAR ME PLAYING TO A METRONOME
BUT I CAN'T SEE ME STAYING IN MY COMFORT ZONE


BAKING AND PHOTOGRAPHS AND PROSE
BACK TO WHAT I KNOW
LIKE PETER GOING FISHING AFTER JESUS GAVE UP THE GHOST
I DON'T WANT LIFE THE WAY IT WAS
WE'RE GOING HOME - SOONER THAN YOU KNOW
THE KINGDOM IS SO CLOSE
THE KINGDOM IS SO CLOSE


SO I'VE BEEN BAKING WITH PHOTOGRAPHS AND PROSE
BACK TO WHAT I KNOW
LIKE PETER GOING FISHING AFTER JESUS GAVE UP THE GHOST
I DON'T WANT LIFE THE WAY IT WAS
WE'RE GOING HOME - SOONER THAN YOU KNOW
THE KINGDOM IS SO CLOSE
THE KINGDOM IS SO CLOSE


~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> Rebekkah Lenora Buzzsprout-14661756 Sun, 10 Mar 2024 13:00:00 -0400 107 full false Episode 30: at Dusk Episode 30: at Dusk … a little more insight into the trials of various kinds that became the backdrop of ‘at Dusk;’ thoughts on the glory of physically, literally walking with God :-) 

Love Offerings for guitar repair: Venmo  

at Dusk • Rebekkah The Band

THIS SKY, THIS DUST
THESE COLORS AT DUSK - 
A MEMORY OF TRUST UNBROKEN BY US
FROM WHEN YOU USED TO WALK WITH US 
AND YOU USED TO TALK WITH US 
WHEN YOU USED TO WALK WITH US 
AT DUSK 

THIS SUNSET, THESE YEARS
THE END OF ALL THINGS IS NEAR 
THE KINGDOM IS HERE; THE MESSAGE IS CLEAR 
YOU HAVE COME TO WALK WITH US 
YOU’VE COME TO TALK WITH US 
HERE YOU ARE TO WALK WITH US 
AT DUSK 

THIS SUNSET, THESE YEARS
THE END OF ALL THINGS IS NEAR 


~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> … a little more insight into the trials of various kinds that became the backdrop of ‘at Dusk;’ thoughts on the glory of physically, literally walking with God :-) 

Love Offerings for guitar repair: Venmo  

at Dusk • Rebekkah The Band

THIS SKY, THIS DUST
THESE COLORS AT DUSK - 
A MEMORY OF TRUST UNBROKEN BY US
FROM WHEN YOU USED TO WALK WITH US 
AND YOU USED TO TALK WITH US 
WHEN YOU USED TO WALK WITH US 
AT DUSK 

THIS SUNSET, THESE YEARS
THE END OF ALL THINGS IS NEAR 
THE KINGDOM IS HERE; THE MESSAGE IS CLEAR 
YOU HAVE COME TO WALK WITH US 
YOU’VE COME TO TALK WITH US 
HERE YOU ARE TO WALK WITH US 
AT DUSK 

THIS SUNSET, THESE YEARS
THE END OF ALL THINGS IS NEAR 


~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> Rebekkah Lenora Buzzsprout-14661717 Sun, 10 Mar 2024 13:00:00 -0400 1819 full false Episode 29: Unhurried Love Episode 29: Unhurried Love " … what sort of people out {we} to be in lives of holiness and godliness, waiting for and hastening the coming Day of The Lord …"

 a chat through the lyrics of track No. 6 on my recently released album, at Dusk. The album is now available for streaming and downloads alongside my debut EP on all major platforms!!

Unhurried Love • Rebekkah The Band
WHAT A TIME (WHAT A TIME) TO BE ALIVE
WHAT AN ANTIQUITY TO LIVE 
THE KING WILL SCROLL THE SKY WITH RIGHTEOUS JUDGEMENT IN HIS EYE
BUT HE HAS GIFTS STILL LEFT TO GIVE 

OH HOW HE HATES FOR HIS GRACE TO GO TO WASTE
HOW HE WAITS FOR YOUR REPENTANCE AND DELAYS 
UNHURRIED LOVE, WAITING PATIENTLY TO JUDGE
OH GLORY, SUCH UNHURRIED LOVE

WOULD YOU FLY AWAY WITH THE GLORIFIED DECAY
OR WOULD YOUR BODY LINGER IN THE GRAVE?
THE GROOM IS DRAWING NIGH TO SURPRISE HIS PRECIOUS BRIDE
HAVE YOU KEPT THE FAITH? 

UNHURRIED LOVE HASTENS NOW TO US
OH GLORY, SUCH UNHURRIED LOVE
IT'S BEEN A THOUSAND YEARS, AND THERE'S SOON TO COME A CHANGE
WAKE UP AND REPENT TODAY


~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> " … what sort of people out {we} to be in lives of holiness and godliness, waiting for and hastening the coming Day of The Lord …"

 a chat through the lyrics of track No. 6 on my recently released album, at Dusk. The album is now available for streaming and downloads alongside my debut EP on all major platforms!!

Unhurried Love • Rebekkah The Band
WHAT A TIME (WHAT A TIME) TO BE ALIVE
WHAT AN ANTIQUITY TO LIVE 
THE KING WILL SCROLL THE SKY WITH RIGHTEOUS JUDGEMENT IN HIS EYE
BUT HE HAS GIFTS STILL LEFT TO GIVE 

OH HOW HE HATES FOR HIS GRACE TO GO TO WASTE
HOW HE WAITS FOR YOUR REPENTANCE AND DELAYS 
UNHURRIED LOVE, WAITING PATIENTLY TO JUDGE
OH GLORY, SUCH UNHURRIED LOVE

WOULD YOU FLY AWAY WITH THE GLORIFIED DECAY
OR WOULD YOUR BODY LINGER IN THE GRAVE?
THE GROOM IS DRAWING NIGH TO SURPRISE HIS PRECIOUS BRIDE
HAVE YOU KEPT THE FAITH? 

UNHURRIED LOVE HASTENS NOW TO US
OH GLORY, SUCH UNHURRIED LOVE
IT'S BEEN A THOUSAND YEARS, AND THERE'S SOON TO COME A CHANGE
WAKE UP AND REPENT TODAY


~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> Rebekkah Lenora Buzzsprout-14657677 Sat, 09 Mar 2024 11:00:00 -0500 955 full false Episode 28: Number of Days Episode 28: Number of Days  The lyric story and scriptures that inspired track No. 5 on my upcoming release, 'at Dusk' :: a scripture-inspired song-prayer ... for the wisdom to know when to press in and when to pivot, and for the faith that whole-hearted endurance requires.

Number of Days • Rebekkah The Band
WHO COULD IMAGINE THAT YOU WOULD SLIP ON SKIN,
COME HERE AS A HUMAN TO WALK WITH US AGAIN
THE ANGELS GASP TO SEE IT,
THE FOLLY OF GOD IN FLESH
THE WISE IN HEART BELIEVE IT
AND ENTER INTO REST

NOBODY USED TO KNOW THE DEPTHS OF YOUR GRACE
OR THE HONOR YOU WOULD BESTOW ON THE FOREIGNER WHO SEEKS YOUR FACE
NOW WE HAVE BEEN GIVEN THE SPIRIT OF GOD
AND THE MIND OF CHRIST TO SHOW US WHAT IS OURS

LORD, TEACH US TO KNOW OUR NUMBER OF DAYS
DON’T LET TIME ERODE OUR HOPE AS WE WAIT
YOU PROMISE YOU’LL REWARD THOSE WHO REMAIN
SO PLEASE TEACH US TO HOLD PATIENCE WITH OUR FAITH



~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]>  The lyric story and scriptures that inspired track No. 5 on my upcoming release, 'at Dusk' :: a scripture-inspired song-prayer ... for the wisdom to know when to press in and when to pivot, and for the faith that whole-hearted endurance requires.

Number of Days • Rebekkah The Band
WHO COULD IMAGINE THAT YOU WOULD SLIP ON SKIN,
COME HERE AS A HUMAN TO WALK WITH US AGAIN
THE ANGELS GASP TO SEE IT,
THE FOLLY OF GOD IN FLESH
THE WISE IN HEART BELIEVE IT
AND ENTER INTO REST

NOBODY USED TO KNOW THE DEPTHS OF YOUR GRACE
OR THE HONOR YOU WOULD BESTOW ON THE FOREIGNER WHO SEEKS YOUR FACE
NOW WE HAVE BEEN GIVEN THE SPIRIT OF GOD
AND THE MIND OF CHRIST TO SHOW US WHAT IS OURS

LORD, TEACH US TO KNOW OUR NUMBER OF DAYS
DON’T LET TIME ERODE OUR HOPE AS WE WAIT
YOU PROMISE YOU’LL REWARD THOSE WHO REMAIN
SO PLEASE TEACH US TO HOLD PATIENCE WITH OUR FAITH



~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> Rebekkah Lenora Buzzsprout-14570999 Sun, 25 Feb 2024 12:00:00 -0500 1942 full false Episode 27: Alleluia, Elohim Episode 27: Alleluia, Elohim ... scripture songs as the thoughts of God; the verses that inspired track No. 4 on my upcoming album, ‘at Dusk,’. So stoked to share the music with you all on February 29!! 

Alleluia, Elohim • Rebekkah The Band

ALLELUIA, ELOHIM! 
YOUR GATHERED PEOPLE FREELY SING
SIFT OUR NATIONS, TEST OUR KINGS
RULE IN THE MIDST OF YOUR ENEMIES

WE HAVE NOT COME TO WHAT MAY BE TOUCHED
BUT TO THE SPRINKLED, BETTER BLOOD
TO FESTAL ANGELS AND ASSEMBLED SAINTS
TO GOD THE JUDGE, A CONSUMING FLAME

ALLELUIA, ELOHIM! 
YOUR GATHERED PEOPLE FREELY SING
YOU GIVE THE WARNING NONE CAN ESCAPE 
YOURS IS THE  KINGDOM NOTHING CAN SHAKE





~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> ... scripture songs as the thoughts of God; the verses that inspired track No. 4 on my upcoming album, ‘at Dusk,’. So stoked to share the music with you all on February 29!! 

Alleluia, Elohim • Rebekkah The Band

ALLELUIA, ELOHIM! 
YOUR GATHERED PEOPLE FREELY SING
SIFT OUR NATIONS, TEST OUR KINGS
RULE IN THE MIDST OF YOUR ENEMIES

WE HAVE NOT COME TO WHAT MAY BE TOUCHED
BUT TO THE SPRINKLED, BETTER BLOOD
TO FESTAL ANGELS AND ASSEMBLED SAINTS
TO GOD THE JUDGE, A CONSUMING FLAME

ALLELUIA, ELOHIM! 
YOUR GATHERED PEOPLE FREELY SING
YOU GIVE THE WARNING NONE CAN ESCAPE 
YOURS IS THE  KINGDOM NOTHING CAN SHAKE





~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> Rebekkah Lenora Buzzsprout-14524775 Sun, 18 Feb 2024 10:00:00 -0500 1444 full false Episode 26: Like Math (Butterfly Wings) Episode 26: Like Math (Butterfly Wings) Once upon my twenties, 92 years worth of timely and encouraging wisdom met with me at the base of a big rock in Berkeley. This weekend on the podcast, I’m sharing the experience that inspired track No. 3 on my upcoming album, ‘at Dusk,’ which releases Feb 29!!

Like Math (Butterfly Wings)
Rebekkah The Band

YOU CAN HAVE WHAT IT TAKES 
IF YOU DON'T WRESTLE WITH THE PACE


YOU'RE YOUNG 
SO MY EYES HAVE SEEN A FEW MORE THINGS
THIS FOG, IT'S ONLY TEMPORARY

YOU CAN HAVE WHAT IT TAKES 
IF YOU DON'T WRESTLE WITH THE PACE


MY HOME , TWO BERKELEY STORIES ON YOUR FAVORITE STREET
IT'S  NOT WHERE I WAS GROWN
IT TOOK SOME TIME AND FAITH AND ENERGY

YOU CAN HAVE WHAT IT TAKES 
IF YOU DON'T WRESTLE WITH THE PACE

LIKE MATH, LIFE REQUIRES SOME CONSISTENCY
ASK ME HOW I KNOW ~ 
MY COURAGE PAID FOR MY DEGREES
MY WIFE AND I HAVE FED AND CLOTHED 
FOUR PAIRS OF BUTTERFLY WINGS


YOU CAN HAVE WHAT IT TAKES 
IF YOU DON'T WRESTLE WITH THE PACE

YOU'RE YOUNG
SO BE PATIENT WITH YOUR BUTTERFLY WINGS
LIFE TAKES TIME, DON'T FIXATE ON THE SPEED
YOU HAVE TIME , DON'T WASTE IT LIVING RESTLESSLY

YOU CAN HAVE WHAT IT TAKES 
IF YOU DON'T WRESTLE WITH THE PACE


~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> Once upon my twenties, 92 years worth of timely and encouraging wisdom met with me at the base of a big rock in Berkeley. This weekend on the podcast, I’m sharing the experience that inspired track No. 3 on my upcoming album, ‘at Dusk,’ which releases Feb 29!!

Like Math (Butterfly Wings)
Rebekkah The Band

YOU CAN HAVE WHAT IT TAKES 
IF YOU DON'T WRESTLE WITH THE PACE


YOU'RE YOUNG 
SO MY EYES HAVE SEEN A FEW MORE THINGS
THIS FOG, IT'S ONLY TEMPORARY

YOU CAN HAVE WHAT IT TAKES 
IF YOU DON'T WRESTLE WITH THE PACE


MY HOME , TWO BERKELEY STORIES ON YOUR FAVORITE STREET
IT'S  NOT WHERE I WAS GROWN
IT TOOK SOME TIME AND FAITH AND ENERGY

YOU CAN HAVE WHAT IT TAKES 
IF YOU DON'T WRESTLE WITH THE PACE

LIKE MATH, LIFE REQUIRES SOME CONSISTENCY
ASK ME HOW I KNOW ~ 
MY COURAGE PAID FOR MY DEGREES
MY WIFE AND I HAVE FED AND CLOTHED 
FOUR PAIRS OF BUTTERFLY WINGS


YOU CAN HAVE WHAT IT TAKES 
IF YOU DON'T WRESTLE WITH THE PACE

YOU'RE YOUNG
SO BE PATIENT WITH YOUR BUTTERFLY WINGS
LIFE TAKES TIME, DON'T FIXATE ON THE SPEED
YOU HAVE TIME , DON'T WASTE IT LIVING RESTLESSLY

YOU CAN HAVE WHAT IT TAKES 
IF YOU DON'T WRESTLE WITH THE PACE


~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> Rebekkah Lenora Buzzsprout-14481629 Sun, 11 Feb 2024 14:00:00 -0500 1984 full false Episode 25: Be Brave Episode 25: Be Brave ** Correction** Psalm 92 says: “there is no unrighteousness in Him."
{I mis-spoke when reading the verse.}

The song story for track #2 on my upcoming album,  at Dusk, which will be released February 29, 2024 :: {more} thoughts on time and the end of all things being at hand from a Christian-bookstore lady who grew up in the sensationalized 90s. 

BE BRAVE // Rebekkah The Band

THIS ONE THING I SEEK - 
WOULD YOU PLANT MY RESTLESS FEET
LIKE THE CEDAR AND THE PALM TREES 
MAKE ME VITAL; KEEP ME GREEN

MAY I SPEND MY ENERGY
IN PURSUIT OF YOU, MY KING
AS YOU ANSWER, LORD,
 MY HEART GUARDS WHAT YOU WHAT YOU SAY

BE PATIENT 
JUST WAIT
TAKE COURAGE
BE BRAVE 


~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> ** Correction** Psalm 92 says: “there is no unrighteousness in Him."
{I mis-spoke when reading the verse.}

The song story for track #2 on my upcoming album,  at Dusk, which will be released February 29, 2024 :: {more} thoughts on time and the end of all things being at hand from a Christian-bookstore lady who grew up in the sensationalized 90s. 

BE BRAVE // Rebekkah The Band

THIS ONE THING I SEEK - 
WOULD YOU PLANT MY RESTLESS FEET
LIKE THE CEDAR AND THE PALM TREES 
MAKE ME VITAL; KEEP ME GREEN

MAY I SPEND MY ENERGY
IN PURSUIT OF YOU, MY KING
AS YOU ANSWER, LORD,
 MY HEART GUARDS WHAT YOU WHAT YOU SAY

BE PATIENT 
JUST WAIT
TAKE COURAGE
BE BRAVE 


~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> Rebekkah Lenora Buzzsprout-14435734 Sun, 04 Feb 2024 10:00:00 -0500 1699 full false Episode 24: The Priesthood Episode 24: The Priesthood A survey of the scriptural and contemplative landscape that inspired Rebekkah The Band's upcoming release, at Dusk; and a deep dive into the lyrics of the first track on the album:

The Priesthood {Rebekkah The Band}

ON THE GLORIOUS SPLENDOR OF YOUR MAJESTY
I WILL FIX MY GAZE
AND ON THE WONDROUS MYSTERIES OF YOUR LOVE AND GRACE
I WILL MEDITATE 

YOU ARE HOLY
GOD OF STORY
SHOW ME SUBSEQUENT GLORIES

ACCORDING TO GREAT MERCY WE'VE BEEN BORN AGAIN
THROUGH JESUS RAISED FROM THE DEAD
CONCERNING THIS SALVATION IT WAS PROPHET-SAID
GRACE WOULD COME THROUGH ONE WHO BLED

YOU HAVE SHOWN ME 
YOUR SECRET GLORY
AND YOU CALL ME HOLY

HOLY
YOU ARE HOLY GOD OF GLORY


The Priesthood , which is the opening track of this project was primarily inspired by 1 Peter 1 and Psalm 145. This episode takes a look at those scriptures, as well as some passages in Acts, Romans, 1 Corinthians, and Joel.

Listen to Rebekkah The Band's debut EP, Lifter of My Head  on all major streaming/download platforms, or stream for free here: https://rebekkahtheband.hearnow.com/lifter-of-my-head

*correction: by 'ligament,' I definitely meant 'tendon.' ha. *


~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> A survey of the scriptural and contemplative landscape that inspired Rebekkah The Band's upcoming release, at Dusk; and a deep dive into the lyrics of the first track on the album:

The Priesthood {Rebekkah The Band}

ON THE GLORIOUS SPLENDOR OF YOUR MAJESTY
I WILL FIX MY GAZE
AND ON THE WONDROUS MYSTERIES OF YOUR LOVE AND GRACE
I WILL MEDITATE 

YOU ARE HOLY
GOD OF STORY
SHOW ME SUBSEQUENT GLORIES

ACCORDING TO GREAT MERCY WE'VE BEEN BORN AGAIN
THROUGH JESUS RAISED FROM THE DEAD
CONCERNING THIS SALVATION IT WAS PROPHET-SAID
GRACE WOULD COME THROUGH ONE WHO BLED

YOU HAVE SHOWN ME 
YOUR SECRET GLORY
AND YOU CALL ME HOLY

HOLY
YOU ARE HOLY GOD OF GLORY


The Priesthood , which is the opening track of this project was primarily inspired by 1 Peter 1 and Psalm 145. This episode takes a look at those scriptures, as well as some passages in Acts, Romans, 1 Corinthians, and Joel.

Listen to Rebekkah The Band's debut EP, Lifter of My Head  on all major streaming/download platforms, or stream for free here: https://rebekkahtheband.hearnow.com/lifter-of-my-head

*correction: by 'ligament,' I definitely meant 'tendon.' ha. *


~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> Rebekkah Lenora Buzzsprout-14388705 Sat, 27 Jan 2024 14:00:00 -0500 2623 full false Episode 23: Rebekkah The Ramble Episode 23: Rebekkah The Ramble A vague and meandering half-history of Rebekkah The Band and her logo, caffeinated by 28 ounces of seasonal Ube latte from my friendly, neighborhood unionized coffee shop, and featuring a made-for-Youtube ‘What’s In My Bag’ segment.

I do plan to be a lot more focused on the upcoming episodes of this mini-series that is the song stories for my new album, ‘at Dusk’ which releases February 29th! 

~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> A vague and meandering half-history of Rebekkah The Band and her logo, caffeinated by 28 ounces of seasonal Ube latte from my friendly, neighborhood unionized coffee shop, and featuring a made-for-Youtube ‘What’s In My Bag’ segment.

I do plan to be a lot more focused on the upcoming episodes of this mini-series that is the song stories for my new album, ‘at Dusk’ which releases February 29th! 

~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> Rebekkah Lenora Buzzsprout-14348426 Sun, 21 Jan 2024 13:00:00 -0500 2222 full false Episode 22: Expectation & Delight Episode 22: Expectation & Delight Some thoughts on perfectionism as the root of emotional hypochondria: perfectionism has a way of crying ‘crisis,’ and accusing you of dysfunction when all you are experiencing is the messiness embedded in the human condition.  

~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> Some thoughts on perfectionism as the root of emotional hypochondria: perfectionism has a way of crying ‘crisis,’ and accusing you of dysfunction when all you are experiencing is the messiness embedded in the human condition.  

~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> Rebekkah Lenora Buzzsprout-14300282 Fri, 12 Jan 2024 17:00:00 -0500 785 full false Episode 21: Endurance & Light Episode 21: Endurance & Light Suffering teaches us not to lean on our own understanding if we will let it. As light, we are called to illuminate darkness; as children of God we are called to walk in love; but we can't just waltz all willy-nilly into darkness wearing nothing but good vibes and pajamas. We must be strong in  spirit, with overflowing oil in our lamp, and wearing the full armor of God. In our suffering, God is faithful to give us wisdom and peace and relief.  

~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> Suffering teaches us not to lean on our own understanding if we will let it. As light, we are called to illuminate darkness; as children of God we are called to walk in love; but we can't just waltz all willy-nilly into darkness wearing nothing but good vibes and pajamas. We must be strong in  spirit, with overflowing oil in our lamp, and wearing the full armor of God. In our suffering, God is faithful to give us wisdom and peace and relief.  

~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> Rebekkah Lenora Buzzsprout-14193550 Fri, 22 Dec 2023 13:00:00 -0500 1758 full false Episode 20: Don't Be Petty; Be Perfected Episode 20: Don't Be Petty; Be Perfected Each time I choose perfection in the love of God over pettiness, I am participating in the promise of Habakkuk 2:14: For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord, as the waters cover the sea. 

I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul makes its boast in the Lord; let the humble hear and be glad ... those who look to Him are radiant, and their faces shall never be ashamed. {Psalm 34:1-5, ESV}  




~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> Each time I choose perfection in the love of God over pettiness, I am participating in the promise of Habakkuk 2:14: For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord, as the waters cover the sea. 

I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul makes its boast in the Lord; let the humble hear and be glad ... those who look to Him are radiant, and their faces shall never be ashamed. {Psalm 34:1-5, ESV}  




~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> Rebekkah Lenora Buzzsprout-13998450 Sun, 19 Nov 2023 11:00:00 -0500 1557 full false Episode 19: Sabbath As Surrender Episode 19: Sabbath As Surrender Some thoughts on the glories of nuance and the importance of not leaning on our own understanding; Sabbath as surrender and an avenue of restored delight in, and reverence of the personhood of God. 

Mentioned (Unsponsored) Resources:
The Weight of Glory, C.S. Lewis
The Knowledge of The Holy, A. W. Tozer
Update (2026): Unfortunately, I've been made aware of egregious abuse and fraudulence in Mike Bickle's ministry, and can no longer whole-heartedly recommend his book. 

Morning Song (Greatly Loved) by Rebekkah The Band

~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> Some thoughts on the glories of nuance and the importance of not leaning on our own understanding; Sabbath as surrender and an avenue of restored delight in, and reverence of the personhood of God. 

Mentioned (Unsponsored) Resources:
The Weight of Glory, C.S. Lewis
The Knowledge of The Holy, A. W. Tozer
Update (2026): Unfortunately, I've been made aware of egregious abuse and fraudulence in Mike Bickle's ministry, and can no longer whole-heartedly recommend his book. 

Morning Song (Greatly Loved) by Rebekkah The Band

~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> Rebekkah Lenora Buzzsprout-13867003 Sun, 29 Oct 2023 13:00:00 -0400 1397 full false Episode 19: Take 1 Episode 19: Take 1 To modify a quote from Bilbo Baggins, I don't know half of me half as well as I should like; and I like less than half of me half as well as I deserve. Ha. But God knows me better (and thinks more highly of me) than I know.

He has intricately gathered me together with purpose and intention and delight. The more completely I surrender to His process, the more clearly I see the importance of not trying to 'prune' myself.

... this take is quite a ramble but brings it back home, ha. Mostly thoughts on the environment that I have found myself in, and how it seems expertly suited to inspire and spur me on towards the natural next step in my journey of pouring myself into songs.

'Why Try,' a Rebekkah The Band original

~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> To modify a quote from Bilbo Baggins, I don't know half of me half as well as I should like; and I like less than half of me half as well as I deserve. Ha. But God knows me better (and thinks more highly of me) than I know.

He has intricately gathered me together with purpose and intention and delight. The more completely I surrender to His process, the more clearly I see the importance of not trying to 'prune' myself.

... this take is quite a ramble but brings it back home, ha. Mostly thoughts on the environment that I have found myself in, and how it seems expertly suited to inspire and spur me on towards the natural next step in my journey of pouring myself into songs.

'Why Try,' a Rebekkah The Band original

~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> Rebekkah Lenora Buzzsprout-13866762 Sun, 29 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -0400 1679 full false Episode 18: Covenant & Time Episode 18: Covenant & Time My unmarried thoughts about accountability as "kryptonite." 

~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> My unmarried thoughts about accountability as "kryptonite." 

~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> Rebekkah Lenora Buzzsprout-13802863 Wed, 18 Oct 2023 13:00:00 -0400 1227 full false Episode 17: A Caffeinated Chat Episode 17: A Caffeinated Chat More thoughts on effort and humility; fresh  thoughts on mystery and mercy for weak belief. 

~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> More thoughts on effort and humility; fresh  thoughts on mystery and mercy for weak belief. 

~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> Rebekkah Lenora Buzzsprout-13716398 Wed, 04 Oct 2023 13:00:00 -0400 1214 full false Episode 16: A Spiritual Component of Emotional Work Episode 16: A Spiritual Component of Emotional Work I don't wanna be a one-man band. But I am ... 

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]]> I don't wanna be a one-man band. But I am ... 

~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> Rebekkah Lenora Buzzsprout-13601544 Sat, 16 Sep 2023 10:00:00 -0400 525 full false Episode 15: Thinking About Singing Episode 15: Thinking About Singing Some thoughts on the intersection of effort and anointing; when singing isn't easy. 

~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> Some thoughts on the intersection of effort and anointing; when singing isn't easy. 

~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> Rebekkah Lenora Buzzsprout-13527185 Mon, 04 Sep 2023 14:00:00 -0400 841 1 15 full false Episode 14: Learning to Appreciate Effort Episode 14: Learning to Appreciate Effort a story of vain tears reminding me that I am not entitled to effortlessness ... 

~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> a story of vain tears reminding me that I am not entitled to effortlessness ... 

~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> Rebekkah Lenora Buzzsprout-13443368 Mon, 21 Aug 2023 11:00:00 -0400 695 1 14 full false Episode 13: (More Than) Light By Which To See Episode 13: (More Than) Light By Which To See An unpolished evening musing on oil and lamps.

~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> An unpolished evening musing on oil and lamps.

~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> Rebekkah Lenora Buzzsprout-13408819 Tue, 15 Aug 2023 07:00:00 -0400 1044 1 13 full false Episode 12: Live From Isla Vista Episode 12: Live From Isla Vista A backyard BnB chat with my longtime adventure buddy, Kristen Lloyd. 

~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> A backyard BnB chat with my longtime adventure buddy, Kristen Lloyd. 

~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> Rebekkah Lenora Buzzsprout-13344090 Thu, 03 Aug 2023 11:00:00 -0400 1101 1 12 full false Episode 11: Sweet 16 Episode 11: Sweet 16 ... a scoop of reality tv nostalgia; a few one-liners I've been carrying with me lately. 

~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> ... a scoop of reality tv nostalgia; a few one-liners I've been carrying with me lately. 

~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> Rebekkah Lenora Buzzsprout-13057408 Sat, 17 Jun 2023 13:00:00 -0400 1677 1 11 full false Episode 10: Don't Be A Hoarder Episode 10: Don't Be A Hoarder A practical slice of advice for easing life's significant transitions ... and learning to lead with your best. 

~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> A practical slice of advice for easing life's significant transitions ... and learning to lead with your best. 

~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> Rebekkah Lenora Buzzsprout-13003631 Thu, 08 Jun 2023 13:00:00 -0400 308 1 10 full false Episode 9: Take Heart Episode 9: Take Heart Thoughts about learning to sit with other people's stories ... as well as my own.

The memoir mentioned in this episode is 'Something Greater' by Paula White-Cain. 

~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> Thoughts about learning to sit with other people's stories ... as well as my own.

The memoir mentioned in this episode is 'Something Greater' by Paula White-Cain. 

~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> Rebekkah Lenora Buzzsprout-12873415 Thu, 18 May 2023 08:00:00 -0400 510 1 9 full false Episode 8: Musings From TikTok {via Instagram} Episode 8: Musings From TikTok {via Instagram} Two hotakes and a songstory ... enjoy!

Listen to 'BaBa', a Rebekkah The Band original on Youtube


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]]> Two hotakes and a songstory ... enjoy!

Listen to 'BaBa', a Rebekkah The Band original on Youtube


~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> Rebekkah Lenora Buzzsprout-12826205 Wed, 10 May 2023 20:00:00 -0400 627 1 8 full false Episode 7: Sustained & Melting Snowflakes Episode 7: Sustained & Melting Snowflakes A new word I learned, some thoughts on being "special," and the story of how I came to know that it's not my job to sustain myself.  // Disclaimer: while the delicious and well-crafted coffee + espresso combo provided stimulation and inspiration for this episode, Caribou has not "sponsored," and is in no way affiliated with this podcast, ha.  Also, the book I mentioned is How To Inhabit Time by James K. A. Smith

Big City Coffee Break Spotify playlist

~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> A new word I learned, some thoughts on being "special," and the story of how I came to know that it's not my job to sustain myself.  // Disclaimer: while the delicious and well-crafted coffee + espresso combo provided stimulation and inspiration for this episode, Caribou has not "sponsored," and is in no way affiliated with this podcast, ha.  Also, the book I mentioned is How To Inhabit Time by James K. A. Smith

Big City Coffee Break Spotify playlist

~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> Rebekkah Lenora Buzzsprout-12746992 Sat, 29 Apr 2023 11:00:00 -0400 1197 1 7 full false Episode Six Episode Six My beef with Teslas; compassion as an antidote to anger. 

~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> My beef with Teslas; compassion as an antidote to anger. 

~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> Rebekkah Lenora Buzzsprout-12633683 Tue, 11 Apr 2023 21:00:00 -0400 1575 1 6 full false Episode 5: Glory & Good Work As Reward Episode 5: Glory & Good Work As Reward A follow-up spiel that ends abruptly with no sign off.  

~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> A follow-up spiel that ends abruptly with no sign off.  

~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> Rebekkah Lenora Buzzsprout-12596791 Wed, 05 Apr 2023 16:00:00 -0400 490 1 5 full false Episode 4: The Tension of Distance Episode 4: The Tension of Distance God is worthy of our whole-heartedness, but why {else} does He require it? Thoughts on the tension of distance,  and withstanding  the pressures that develop our endurance. //

2 Corinthians 4:7-18 // But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us. We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed;  always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our bodies. For we who live are always being given over to death for Jesus' sake, so that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our mortal flesh. So death is at work in us, but life in you.

Since we have the same spirit of faith according to what has been written, “I believed, and so I spoke,” we also believe, and so we also speak, knowing that he who raised the Lord Jesus will raise us also with Jesus and bring us with you into his presence. For it is all for your sake, so that as grace extends to more and more people it may increase thanksgiving, to the glory of God.

So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal.

~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> God is worthy of our whole-heartedness, but why {else} does He require it? Thoughts on the tension of distance,  and withstanding  the pressures that develop our endurance. //

2 Corinthians 4:7-18 // But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us. We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed;  always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our bodies. For we who live are always being given over to death for Jesus' sake, so that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our mortal flesh. So death is at work in us, but life in you.

Since we have the same spirit of faith according to what has been written, “I believed, and so I spoke,” we also believe, and so we also speak, knowing that he who raised the Lord Jesus will raise us also with Jesus and bring us with you into his presence. For it is all for your sake, so that as grace extends to more and more people it may increase thanksgiving, to the glory of God.

So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal.

~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> Rebekkah Lenora Buzzsprout-12537105 Tue, 28 Mar 2023 19:00:00 -0400 406 1 4 full false Episode 3: With Regard Episode 3: With Regard Thoughts on comparison from Genesis 4, a parable of Jesus, and a season of saltiness over sizzling steaks and Spotify streams. 

~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> Thoughts on comparison from Genesis 4, a parable of Jesus, and a season of saltiness over sizzling steaks and Spotify streams. 

~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> Rebekkah Lenora Buzzsprout-12482669 Mon, 20 Mar 2023 23:00:00 -0400 2598 1 3 full false Episode 2: Millennial Emotional Malnourishment Episode 2: Millennial Emotional Malnourishment A background chat. {It was brought to my attention that podcast platforms are not designed for music distribution; ergo the unreleased song that  is mentioned in this episode is not - in fact - going to be uploaded as bonus content.} // 

~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> A background chat. {It was brought to my attention that podcast platforms are not designed for music distribution; ergo the unreleased song that  is mentioned in this episode is not - in fact - going to be uploaded as bonus content.} // 

~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> Rebekkah Lenora Buzzsprout-12401792 Tue, 07 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0500 2318 1 2 full false The Pilot The Pilot An impromptu podcast pilot. // 

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]]> An impromptu podcast pilot. // 

~ Patient endurance is what we need now. Take heart. ~

]]> Rebekkah Lenora Buzzsprout-12401777 Sun, 05 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0500 1279 1 1 full false