Council Fire

Council Fire is a podcast and book set of daily devotionals written by Indigenous followers of Jesus across North America. It's a year long journey through Scripture and story. Council Fire is a collaborative project between Intertribal Life Ministries and Native Evangelical Fellowship of Canada.

Council Fire is a christianity podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 236 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 82. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Council Fire, a christianity show with 236 episodes published.

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  Changing

  Aug 21, 20264 min

  “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. Old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.” 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NKJV) A good friend of mine from the West Coast of BC asked his 85-year old dad what was the biggest point of change he’d seen in his lifetime. After considering the question, he answered, “I remember when we sawed off the back end of our dugout canoe and nailed a board on so we could use a 5-horsepower outboard motor on it.” I thought about his answer. He was talking about a traditional way of life adjusting to changing times. He spoke of change through the eyes of an Aboriginal elder. Some changes are not ours to influence. They’ll override our protests and happen whether we like it or not. Other changes fall into the realm of our control. Our choices will go a long way in determining the situational outcomes in our own lives. Consider the lifestyle we choose. If we make godly choices, the result is a godly way of life. If we choose selfishly, the results are the total opposite. What changes do you want to see in your life? Do you need victory over addiction? Maybe healing of your marriage? Perhaps freedom from debt? Chain-breaking from guilt and unforgiveness? How about a whole new life focus? Some things aren’t totally our call, but our choices are the primary determinant when it comes to effecting real lasting change in our own lives. When we make the choice to let God into our lives, things change! No matter what mess our bent and twisted decision-making has landed us in, His forgiveness, mercy and unmerited grace can start that “change” process in you and me. It’s the best choice any one of us can make. — Kene Jackson   Council Fire is a collaboration with Intertribal Life Ministries and Native Evangelical Fellowship of Canada. The Council Fire Daily Devotional Book Set is available on the Intertribal Life Ministries website. Learn more about Council Fire at councilfire365.org

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  I Am Well, But God is Great!

  Aug 20, 20263 min

  “For You are great, and do wondrous things; You alone are God.” Psalm 86:10 (NKJV) There is a favorite hymn called, “It is Well with My Soul.” Did you know that the exact words, “It is well with my soul,” are not in the Bible? (However, there is a verse in 2 Kings, KJV translation, that says, “It is well.”) The hymn is inspired by other Scriptures about the peace that only Jesus can bring. Life may not always go our way, and there may be bumps and even tragedies along the way, but there are also times of joy, laughter, and love. In Genesis we read, “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” Along with the rest of creation, on the sixth day, when people were made in the image of God, we read, “God saw all that He made, and it was very good.” My mom used to use Bible verses as replies to people. For example, when someone would ask her, “How are you?” she would answer, “It is well with my soul,” or “Not well, but God is good.” Back then, it was kind of embarrassing for me when she’d say this to a bank teller or a restaurant server. But now that I have grown more spiritually, I understand how God’s Word can be expressed differently through us all. Even though our life experiences may be different from others, if we have a close relationship with the Lord, He will put things on our hearts to say or to do. Let’s listen to His voice because we may be good, or well, or not well at the time . . . but God is great! — Tayola Brown (L’Hirondelle)   Council Fire is a collaboration with Intertribal Life Ministries and Native Evangelical Fellowship of Canada. The Council Fire Daily Devotional Book Set is available on the Intertribal Life Ministries website. Learn more about Council Fire at councilfire365.org

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  Jealousy, Envy . . . and Forgiveness

  Aug 19, 20264 min

  “For where envy and self-seeking exist, confusion and every evil thing are there.” James 3:16 (NKJV) Although usually spoken of in a negative sense, “jealousy” can be a positive when it is the desire to keep one’s belongings and relationships to oneself. In the 10 Commandments, God describes Himself as a “jealous God.” Envy, however, craves what someone else has: talents, achievements, possessions, relationships, good looks, and more. Envy can lead to unhappiness, resentment, and outright hatred of the other person. With Joan, it’s her “friend” Greta’s intelligence, good looks, and outgoing personality. But the last straw is Greta winning the school’s annual Science Experiment Trophy. During lunch the focus is on Greta’s trophy. Their local newspaper’s photographer will be there shortly. “Excuse me, guys, I need to use the restroom,” Joan says. She grabs her oversized purse — but heads to the science room trophy display, stuffs Greta’s trophy into her purse, and returns to the lunch table. The photographer arrives. There’s near panic when the trophy is nowhere to be found! Joan pretends to join in the search, too, but trips over a table leg, bruising her head. Always helpful, Greta hurries over. “I’ll look in your purse for a tissue,” she says. She unsnaps Joan’s purse, pauses when she sees the trophy, says nothing, and hands Joan a tissue. To the others she says, “Uh, maybe someone took the trophy to the library?” The others hurry out. When Greta sees Joan’s embarrassment and downcast eyes, she places her trophy back in its place. When the others return, Greta smiles and says, “We found it.” “He who covers a transgression seeks love, but he who repeats a matter separates the best of friends” Proverbs 17:9 (NKJV). Our Father in heaven, You created each of us with gifts and talents. Yet, even as we are injured by envy, grant us hearts to forgive just as You forgive us. In the Mighty Name of Jesus, Amen. — Kiki BelMonte-Schaller   Council Fire is a collaboration with Intertribal Life Ministries and Native Evangelical Fellowship of Canada. The Council Fire Daily Devotional Book Set is available on the Intertribal Life Ministries website. Learn more about Council Fire at councilfire365.org

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  Fast Moving Water and Fear

  Aug 18, 20263 min

  “Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.” Isaiah 41:10 (NLT) This was a Bible verse I read while on a wilderness trails and canoe camp for Native youth many years ago. I remember it so clearly because I was one of the leaders, so I knew ahead of time that we were going to do some white-water canoeing. I was familiar with riding in a canoe on a lake, but on fast moving water? . . . fear started to creep into my mind. When the time came to get in our canoes, everyone picked their partners to ride with. I was hoping to be with one of the experienced leaders. Except, that didn’t happen. Even though the rushing river was so loud, I could feel my heart thumping louder! The Lord brought to my mind what I had just read in Isaiah: “Don’t be afraid.” I was paired with a young man just as inexperienced as me, but we had been taught basic paddle strokes to use in rushing water. I was to be in the front of the canoe, and he was in the back, with more responsibility to steer the canoe. However, we both had to work together and do our own part. Before we started out, I still wasn’t sure when I needed to do the different strokes, so I told him to tell me when to do a certain stroke, and I would do it. We did this, and we were the only canoe that didn’t tip over (besides the leaders)! It was so much fun! There have been many times in my life that I have been afraid, but I am reassured of God’s presence and His willingness to strengthen, help, and hold me up when I get afraid. — Myrna Kopf   Council Fire is a collaboration with Intertribal Life Ministries and Native Evangelical Fellowship of Canada. The Council Fire Daily Devotional Book Set is available on the Intertribal Life Ministries website. Learn more about Council Fire at councilfire365.org

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  Prayer — It Leads to Peace

  Aug 17, 20263 min

  “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6,7 (NIV) The other day when we were leaving home for a Gospel music trip, we noticed that our SUV wasn’t warming up the way it was supposed to. Right away I thought the worst, and wanted to take it to a garage to get it checked out. I started worrying and getting anxious about what to do. At first, because of my anxiety over the situation, I didn’t think about praying about it. It turned out that it was just a little low on anti-freeze, and I breathed a prayer of relief. Afterwards I realized that prayer should have been my first response to the situation, instead of worry and anxiety. Situations! . . . we run into all kinds of them throughout the course of our day. Some are difficult, some are worrisome, some are discouraging, and some we don’t have solutions for. This verse in Philippians encourages us to give everything to God in prayer. It starts out saying that we don’t have to worry and be anxious about anything. I have read that passage so many times, yet I am still learning to accept that truth and leave with God the things that stir up worry in my heart and soul. If we look at verse 7, it tells us that the result of praying (instead of worrying) is God’s peace! We can know His peace in any and every predicament that we face. The peace that we get from Him gives us that complete assurance that He will always be with us in every situation we go through. God, I give my worries to You. Please carry them for me and give me the peace that You promised. Amen! — Milly Jackson   Council Fire is a collaboration with Intertribal Life Ministries and Native Evangelical Fellowship of Canada. The Council Fire Daily Devotional Book Set is available on the Intertribal Life Ministries website. Learn more about Council Fire at councilfire365.org

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