Episode 12: Slavery, Freedom, and the Gospel Truth

In this episode of The Old Gray Moose: Short Devotions for the Wilderness Journey, we reflect on the painful reality of slavery—both in history and in the present—and the hope we find in Christ who came to set the captives free.

As propaganda and distorted teachings creep into classrooms and public life, it is more important than ever to hold fast to the Gospel truth that all people are created in God’s image and called beloved. Together we pray for our children, our schools, and those entrusted to teach them, asking God to raise up voices of truth and love.

Through Scripture and prayer, we find courage to stand against falsehood and cling to the freedom Christ gives.

Three key takeaways:

1. The Gospel dismantles lies that devalue human life and proclaims freedom for all.

2. Parents, grandparents, guardians, and Sunday School teachers are vital bearers of truth to children.

3. Christ’s love calls us to resist distortion and to live as people of light.

Action Invitation: Pray this week for children, teachers, and mentors—that they may be strengthened to share God’s truth in love.

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Episode 10: Lifted Up: Christ’s Freedom for the BentDown

In Luke 13:10–17, Jesus sees a woman bent down for eighteenyears and sets her free to stand tall again. This short devotion explores how Christ still lifts us today—body, mind, and spirit—and calls us to join Him in lifting others.

✨ Takeaways

1. Jesus meets us in the places where we feel bent down, by worry, illness, injustice, or despair and offers freedom.

2. God's kingdom cannot be shaken, and His consuming fire burns away all that binds and oppresses.

3. To follow Christ is to stand tall in His love and to help others rise in dignity.

🌿 Action Invitation

This week, offer one act of compassion or advocacy for someone “bent down”—a word of encouragement, a prayer, or a small act of justice that helps them stand a little taller.

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A few quiet minutes.
✝️ One sacred Word.
🌿 A moment of grace.

Go gently, go boldly, and may Christ go with you.

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Ep. 10 Fire on the Earth: Choosing Whom You Will Stand With
If the world feels on fire, what if that could be good news? Jesus says He came to bring fire—not to scorch us, but to refine us (Luke 12:49–56). In a few quiet minutes, we name what God’s fire burns away—control, unforgiveness, fear, prejudice—and how to stand with Christ’s justice and mercy (Psalm 82). Come for a clear next step, a short prayer, and courage for the week.

Three Gentle Takeaways

• A simple daily practice of surrender you can start today.

• What God’s refining fire removes—and what it ignites.

• How to choose your stand with Jesus when lines are blurry.

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A few quiet minutes.
✝️ One sacred Word.
🌿 A moment of grace.

Go gently, go boldly, and may Christ go with you.

Connect & Share
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Episode 9 – The Father Is Still Waiting: A Devotion on Restoration in Christ

Have you ever believed you’ve gone too far to be welcomed back?
Have the labels of your past—addict, inmate, failure, broken—made you feel unworthy of God’s love?

This episode is a tender, Christ-centered invitation to those who carry shame, regret, or the burden of their story. Whether you’ve been incarcerated, battled addiction, or simply feel lost in your own spiritual wilderness—this message is for all of us who have fallen short… and for all of us who long to come home.

You’ll hear the true story of Thomas, a man who believed prison was the end of his journey—until he met the Author of redemption. Through Scripture, reflection, and a pastoral word of grace, we explore what the Father does with those the world calls broken.

Because the truth is: The Father never stopped watching the road.
And He’s still running toward you.

3 Gentle Takeaways from This Episode:

1. You are not disqualified by your past. In Christ, your story isn’t over—it’s being rewritten.

2. Fear may be your first step toward surrender. Even trembling steps are steps home.

3. God doesn’t label you by your worst day. He names you Redeemed. Restored. Mine.

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The Father is still waiting. Come home.

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Episode 8: Rich Toward God—Freedom From the Lie of More

In a world that tells us to build fences and walls, Jesus invites us to build tables.

This episode journeys through the parable of the rich fool (Luke 12:13–21), exposing the lie that more is ever enough. We reflect on how true richness is found not in possessions, but in relationship—with God and with others. This is a call to break free from fear-driven accumulation and lean into trust, community, and sacred generosity.

🌿 Whether you’re tempted by “just a little more” or longing for peace in simplicity, this episode speaks gently to the wilderness within us all.

🔑 Key Takeaways

1. Abundance without purpose leads to emptiness. The rich fool stored up goods but neglected his soul.

2. Generosity disrupts the cycle of scarcity. When we share with others, we make room for God’s provision to flow.

3. God's economy is measured by love, not excess. Being rich toward God means letting our lives reflect compassion and trust.

   
   

   💛 Gentle Invitation to Action

This week, take one intentional step toward being "rich toward God":

• Share something of value (time, resources, or presence) with someone in need.

• Reflect on an area where “more” has become a distraction.

• Set aside 5 quiet minutes daily to thank God for what is already enough.

  
  

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Episode 7: The Lord’s Prayer — A Cry for Liberation (Freedom in Christ for the Oppressed)
The Old Gray Moose: Short Devotions for the Wilderness Journey
✨ A few quiet minutes. ✝️ One sacred Word. 🌿 A moment of grace.

What if the Lord’s Prayer wasn’t just a familiar ritual—but a powerful, prophetic prayer for the weary, the wounded, and the ones longing to be free?

In this episode, Rev. Ana walks us line by line through the Lord’s Prayer—not as a quiet tradition, but as a courageous declaration of God’s justice, mercy, and nearness to those on the margins. Each phrase becomes a call to action, a cry of hope, and a reminder that God’s kingdom is for the poor, the imprisoned, the forgotten, and the faithful alike.

📖 Featuring Scriptural reflections from:
– Isaiah 64:8 — “We are the clay, You are the potter.”
– Amos 5:24 — “Let justice roll like a river.”
– Luke 4:18 — “Freedom for the prisoners.”
– Micah 6:8 — “Act justly, love mercy, walk humbly.”
– Psalm 136, Colossians 3:13, and more…

This is a prayer of courage, not comfort.
A blueprint for healing, not hiding.
A holy cry for liberation—spoken not in isolation, but in solidarity with every soul yearning for peace and wholeness.

🕊️ In this sacred reflection, you’ll be invited to:

• Hear the Lord’s Prayer with fresh ears

• Encounter the God who delivers and defends

• Pray together as a community of faith and freedom-seekers

🎧 Whether you're walking through personal pain or lifting up the brokenness of the world around you, may this episode remind you:
You are not alone. Christ is near. And His kingdom is coming.

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Episode 4: Render Unto God: The Christian Witness in a Shaken Democracy
🕊️ A Christ-centered reflection on power, division, and faithful witness in our time.

What does it mean to follow Christ faithfully in an age of political noise, deep division, and rising power? In this episode, we reflect on Jesus’ words:
“Render to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s” (Mark 12:17), and explore how they continue to shape the Christian witness in a shaken democracy.

Through Scripture, prayer, and quiet reflection, Rev. Ana (The Old Gray Moose) invites us to live with clarity, humility, and unwavering faith in the Kingdom that cannot be shaken.

✨ Key Takeaways:

• Give God your full allegiance—above politics, platforms, or comfort.

• You are a citizen of heaven, called to live as salt and light.

• Faithfulness means praying for leaders, defending the silenced, and planting peace in your community.

💡 Invitation to Action: This week:
🕊️ Pray for one leader you disagree with.
🕊️ Speak up for someone being silenced.
🕊️ Remember—your faith is shaped by the Cross, not the headlines.

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Thank you for joining me on this journey.
With grace,
Rev. Ana✝️ — The Old Gray Moose
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Why was The Old Gray Moose podcast created? What inspired its name, its pace, and its prayerful purpose?

In this special bonus episode, Rev. Ana✝️ shares the heartfelt origin story of The Old Gray Moose: Short Devotions for the Wilderness Journey. From years of ministering behind barbed wire and locked doors—as a priest and chaplain in maximum security prisons, forensic hospitals, and nursing homes—Rev. Ana offers a glimpse into the deep wells that shaped this devotional ministry.

You’ll hear how this space was born: a Spirit-led response to a world overwhelmed with noise, urgency, and sorrow. This episode invites you into the slow, sacred rhythm of Christ-centered rest, and shares Scriptures, prayer, and reflection behind the tagline:

✨ A few quiet minutes.
✝️ One sacred Word.
🌿 A moment of grace.

Whether you’ve been listening from the beginning or just found this podcast, we pray this episode helps you connect with the heart of the ministry and draws you closer to the quiet presence of Christ.

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