<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><!-- generator=Zoho Sites --><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><channel><atom:link href="https://www.richdrama.com/blog/tag/Westchester-Chapel/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><title>RichDrama - Blog #Westchester Chapel</title><description>RichDrama - Blog #Westchester Chapel</description><link>https://www.richdrama.com/blog/tag/Westchester-Chapel</link><lastBuildDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:22:25 -0700</lastBuildDate><generator>http://zoho.com/sites/</generator><item><title><![CDATA[A Sure and Steadfast Anchor]]></title><link>https://www.richdrama.com/blog/post/Anchor</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" src="https://www.richdrama.com/Screenshot 2026-03-20 at 4.19.43 PM.png"/>I taught on Hebrews&nbsp; 6:13 -20 &nbsp;as a part of Westchester Chapel 's Wednesday night series,&nbsp; The Supremacy of Christ: A Study of the Book of ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm_B2fRJHRwS8e8NRydhAV-Ig" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer-fluid zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_W2Er22Z7ScKnhx1k4HpPJQ" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items- zpjustify-content- " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_Jymk5GPPQZ-3GHvXi9b0DQ" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_ufQX3pa_QP-GsBke1tiJEA" data-element-type="heading" class="zpelement zpelem-heading "><style></style><h2
 class="zpheading zpheading-align-center zpheading-align-mobile-center zpheading-align-tablet-center " data-editor="true"><span style="font-size:20px;">Hebrews 6:13-20</span></h2></div>
<div data-element-id="elm_Df1lD-FOReS9Tsbk2MceIw" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-center zptext-align-mobile-center zptext-align-tablet-center " data-editor="true"><p style="text-align:left;">I taught on <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews 6%3A13-20&amp;version=ESV" title="Hebrews&nbsp;" rel="">Hebrews&nbsp;</a><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews%206%3A13-20&amp;version=ESV" target="_blank">6:13 -20</a>&nbsp;as a part of <a href="https://www.westchesterchapel.org/" title="On WestchesterChapel.org" target="_blank" rel="">Westchester Chapel</a>'s Wednesday night series,&nbsp;<a href="https://westchesterchapel.org/media/series/6bkk7yf/the-book-of-hebrews" title="On WestchesterChapel.org" target="_blank" rel="">The Supremacy of Christ: A Study of the Book of Hebrews</a>.</p></div>
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</div><div data-element-id="elm_EgCkxhNcWawIHE4HOy_2sQ" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left zptext-align-mobile-left zptext-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p></p><div><div style="text-align:center;"><div style="text-align:left;">Once you've finished Part 1, watch the video:</div></div></div><p></p></div>
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</div><div data-element-id="elm_BqR1dy6o-vXmlj_vGmrjhQ" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left zptext-align-mobile-left zptext-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p></p><div><div>Once you've watched the video, play Part 2 of the recording:</div></div><p></p></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_gW0oN3je2b2qputGYfmeRQ" data-element-type="iframe" class="zpelement zpelem-iframe "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpiframe-container zpiframe-align-left"><iframe class="zpiframe " src="https://archive.org/embed/rich-hebrews-6.13-20-3-18-26-part-2_202603" width="500" height="30" align="left" allowfullscreen frameBorder="0"></iframe></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_PLDSM_smhSOfhvq9vr_OmQ" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left zptext-align-mobile-left zptext-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p></p><div><div style="text-align:center;"><div style="text-align:left;">This service is available for download free on&nbsp;<a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/westchester-chapel-sermons/id407252800">iTunes</a>, where you can also subscribe to our podcast. Search for &quot;Westchester Chapel&quot; on the iTunes Store.</div><br/><div style="text-align:left;">If you want to know more about starting a relationship with Jesus Christ visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.westchesterchapel.org/salvation">www.WestchesterChapel.org/salvation</a>.</div><div style="text-align:left;"><br/></div></div></div><p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><a href="https://www.richdrama.com/blog/post/MyPassion" title="This is my explanation of the same Way to Salvation." rel="">&gt;&lt;&gt;&lt;&gt;&lt;</a></div></div>
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</div><div data-element-id="elm_WVGYl11gbnn8GShDML-P1w" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left zptext-align-mobile-left zptext-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><div style="text-align:center;"> From the founders&nbsp;of the Creative Arts Fellowship, which hosted&nbsp;<span style="font-style:italic;">Journey to the Garden</span>&nbsp;outdoors when they were both performing for the&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align:center;">St. Louis Symphony... </div>
<div style="text-align:center;"><br/></div><div></div><p></p><div style="text-align:center;"> &quot;We were all mesmerized by watching Rich (as Jesus) enacting the story of the crucifixion and the resurrection up close and personal. It brought the whole story to life for us in a new and meaningful way; especially when God showed up to create the storm with lightning, thunder, and a tornado! What will God do for you when you experience this wonderful work? Come and see!&quot; </div>
<div><div style="text-align:center;"> --Paula Kasica </div><div><div style="text-align:center;"><br/></div>
<div style="text-align:center;"> &quot;Christ's tomb was empty. Will yours be?&quot; </div>
</div></div><div style="text-align:center;"> --John Kasica </div><p></p></div></div>
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</div></div></div></div></div></div> ]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 03:41:55 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace]]></title><link>https://www.richdrama.com/blog/post/wonderful-counselor-mighty-god-everlasting-father-prince-of-peace</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" src="https://www.richdrama.com/16594364_1871x2027_500.png"/>I was blessed to do a dramatic reading of&nbsp; Isaiah 9:1-6 &nbsp;for our Christmas Eve service for&nbsp; Westchester Chapel .&nbsp; Dr. Linda Warren &nbsp ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm_cuFsuL3kTJuS6ogAZ7DWCQ" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer-fluid zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_ZT4I2wGjR0CidIP1kHsZWw" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items- zpjustify-content- " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_z0Dnjck1R16tdM_W2LRGYA" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_6E8mGoQDQPmNYgY0jLMnmg" data-element-type="heading" class="zpelement zpelem-heading "><style></style><h2
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            theme:dark"><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><span class="zpimage-anchor" role="link" tabindex="0" aria-label="Open Lightbox" style="cursor:pointer;"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/16594364_1871x2027_500.png" size="small" data-lightbox="true"/></picture></span></figure><div class="zpimage-text zpimage-text-align-left zpimage-text-align-mobile-left zpimage-text-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p></p><p><span style="font-size:16px;"><br/></span></p><p><span style="font-size:16px;"><br/></span></p><p><span style="font-size:16px;">I was blessed to do a dramatic reading of&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah%209%3A1-6&amp;version=ESV" target="_blank" rel="" style="font-size:16px;">Isaiah 9:1-6</a><span style="font-size:16px;">&nbsp;for our Christmas Eve service for&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.westchesterchapel.org/" target="_blank" rel="" style="font-size:16px;">Westchester Chapel</a><span style="font-size:16px;">.&nbsp;</span><a href="https://westchesterchapel.org/wccn-leadership" target="_blank" rel="" style="font-size:16px;">Dr. Linda Warren</a><span style="font-size:16px;">&nbsp;gave the message:</span></p></div>
</div></div><div data-element-id="elm_NuMgP3douupZJF1QX_xLnw" data-element-type="iframe" class="zpelement zpelem-iframe "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpiframe-container zpiframe-align-left"><iframe class="zpiframe " src="https://archive.org/embed/linda.-isaiah-9.1-6.-christmas-eve" width="500" height="30" align="left" allowfullscreen frameBorder="0"></iframe></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_IbroGvWzx708RZY84YK-yQ" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left zptext-align-mobile-left zptext-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p style="text-align:center;"><a href="https://www.richdrama.com/blog/post/MyPassion" title="Are you living in the name He's given you?" rel="">&gt;&lt;&gt;&lt;&gt;&lt;</a></p><p><br/></p><p style="text-align:center;">I'll be performing &quot;<a href="https://www.richdrama.com/blog/post/ShortPieces" title="Something Leaps Inside Us All" rel="">Something Leaps Inside Us All</a>&quot; for our January 3 service, which can be seen <a href="https://westchesterchapel.org/saturdays" title="On WestchesterChapel.org" target="_blank" rel="">live</a> and <a href="https://westchesterchapel.org/wccn-zoom-link" title="On WestchesterChapel.org" target="_blank" rel="">over Zoom</a>.</p></div>
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                theme:dark"><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><span class="zpimage-anchor" role="link" tabindex="0" aria-label="Open Lightbox" style="cursor:pointer;"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/Screenshot%202025-12-09%20at%2011.29.40%E2%80%AFAM.png" size="small" data-lightbox="true"/></picture></span></figure></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_RJ-PSZRSySAogboDiVLYIQ" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left zptext-align-mobile-left zptext-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p style="text-align:center;">I portray Zechariah telling the story of Gabriel foretelling the birth of their son, who would become John the Baptist.&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align:center;"><a href="https://westchesterchapel.org/wccn-leadership" title="On WestchesterChapel.org" target="_blank" rel="">Pastor Randy Solomon</a> picked that passage of Scripture (<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke 1%3A5-24&amp;version=ESV" title="Luke 1:5-24" target="_blank" rel="">Luke 1:5-24</a>) for that service without knowing I'd been invited to perform that drama!</p></div>
</div></div></div></div></div></div> ]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 12:48:09 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Is Holy]]></title><link>https://www.richdrama.com/blog/post/John1</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" src="https://www.richdrama.com/Views of the Manger.jpg"/>A blessed first Sunday of Advent to you and yours!&nbsp; We launched a new series at Westchester Chapel , called &quot;This Is Holy.&quot; I was blessed ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm_HYhFZib0QwCoVSUSAIELEA" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer-fluid zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_IRu7010wQma0UsJrmbgDgA" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items- zpjustify-content- " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_HkwTYUtdS9OqURdz37li6w" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_drW2rzxRTM6LH-ayV-myBA" data-element-type="heading" class="zpelement zpelem-heading "><style></style><h2
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<div data-element-id="elm_qmaLdPNnS62p2yyFJQNV5A" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-center zptext-align-mobile-center zptext-align-tablet-center " data-editor="true"><p style="text-align:left;">A blessed first Sunday of Advent to you and yours!&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align:left;"><br/></p><p style="text-align:left;">We launched a new series at <a href="https://www.westchesterchapel.org/" title="On WestchesterChapel.org" target="_blank" rel="">Westchester Chapel</a>, called &quot;This Is Holy.&quot; I was blessed to open with a reading from <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John 1%3A1-18&amp;version=ESV" title="On BibleGateway.com" target="_blank" rel="">John 1:1-14</a>, and <a href="https://westchesterchapel.org/wccn-leadership" title="On WestchesterChapel.org" target="_blank" rel="">Dr. Linda Warren</a> shed light on the passage:&nbsp;</p></div>
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</div><div data-element-id="elm_i0SIfCEw4aBW4VFsZqJc2Q" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left zptext-align-mobile-left zptext-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p style="text-align:center;"><a href="https://www.richdrama.com/blog/post/MyPassion" title="Invite Him to come into your life this Holy Season!" rel="">&gt;&lt;&gt;&lt;&gt;&lt;</a></p><p><br/></p><p style="text-align:center;">Next Sunday I'll be performing &quot;<a href="https://www.richdrama.com/blog/post/ViewsOfTheManger" title="Something Leaps Inside Us All" rel="">Something Leaps Inside Us All</a>&quot; at <a href="https://www.medfordfriendschurch.org/" title="At www.MedfordFriends.org" target="_blank" rel="">Medford Friends Church</a> in Southern Oregon at 10:00 a.m. Pacific.&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align:center;">It will be <a href="https://www.youtube.com/%40medfordfriendschurch9232" title="On YouTube.com" target="_blank" rel="">live streamed and available</a> through Epiphany.&nbsp;</p></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_F5iYv4c_2PO97wVzzlXY2Q" data-element-type="image" class="zpelement zpelem-image "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_F5iYv4c_2PO97wVzzlXY2Q"] .zpimage-container figure img { width: 500px ; height: 545.26px ; } } </style><div data-caption-color="" data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="center" data-tablet-image-separate="false" data-mobile-image-separate="false" class="zpimage-container zpimage-align-center zpimage-tablet-align-center zpimage-mobile-align-center zpimage-size-medium zpimage-tablet-fallback-fit zpimage-mobile-fallback-fit hb-lightbox " data-lightbox-options="
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</div></div></div></div></div></div> ]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2025 14:57:41 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Choose the Wisdom of Christ]]></title><link>https://www.richdrama.com/blog/post/choose-the-wisdom-of-christ</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" src="https://www.richdrama.com/Screenshot 2025-08-24 at 8.04.58 PM.png"/>Joyce brought the message at Westchester Chapel this morning. She compares disbelief today to that of Paul's audience he was addressing in I Corinthia ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm_AFuoZHwdRoeoyX5laX1OEg" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer-fluid zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_ak7nvqySSzW0cAXRctWG4g" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items- zpjustify-content- " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_GgEApUWxR8uEMSHcNXmEpQ" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_cJ_rVz6WRzedY6dBTUTMAQ" data-element-type="heading" class="zpelement zpelem-heading "><style></style><h2
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<div data-element-id="elm_lSBpG5JxTpOxtateagHtMQ" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-center zptext-align-mobile-center zptext-align-tablet-center " data-editor="true"><p></p><div><div style="text-align:left;"><div>Joyce brought the message at <a href="https://www.westchesterchapel.org/" title="On WestchesterChapel.org" target="_blank" rel="">Westchester Chapel</a> this morning. She compares disbelief today to that of Paul's audience he was addressing in <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=I Corinthians 1%3A17-2%3A5&amp;version=ESV" title="I Corinthians 1:17-2:5" target="_blank" rel="">I Corinthians 1:17-2:5</a>.&nbsp;</div></div></div><p></p></div>
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</div><div data-element-id="elm_L9Uci0ubIByQJt7gy6IKDw" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left zptext-align-mobile-left zptext-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p><span>She refers to a book, and you can see what was inside here:</span></p></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_E4q4TSYVmNy5g0VglPm2Vg" data-element-type="video" class="zpelement zpelem-video "><style type="text/css"> @media (max-width: 767px) { [data-element-id="elm_E4q4TSYVmNy5g0VglPm2Vg"].zpelem-video iframe.zpvideo{ width:560px !important; height:315px !important; } } @media all and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width:991px){ [data-element-id="elm_E4q4TSYVmNy5g0VglPm2Vg"].zpelem-video iframe.zpvideo{ width:560px !important; height:315px !important; } } </style><div class="zpvideo-container zpiframe-align-left zpiframe-mobile-align-center zpiframe-tablet-align-center"><iframe class="zpvideo " width="635" height="355" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/AQd5DXgE0cM?enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen id=youtube-video-1 data-api=youtube></iframe></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_hWIHIgaaxGIRF5FmxpClXQ" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left zptext-align-mobile-left zptext-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p>If you'd like to know more about Christianity visit <a href="https://www.richdrama.com/blog/post/MyPassion" title="www.RichDrama.com/blog/post/MyPassion" rel="">www.RichDrama.com/blog/post/MyPassion</a>.</p><p style="text-align:center;"><br/></p><p style="text-align:center;"><a href="https://www.richdrama.com/blog/post/MyPassion" title="The Gospel turns the world right side up!" rel="">&gt;&lt;&gt;&lt;&gt;&lt;</a></p><p style="text-align:center;"><br/></p><p style="text-align:center;">​<span id="HeartOfTheMatter" title="HeartOfTheMatter" class="zpItemAnchor"></span>​Rich was interviewed by Ruth Aird in Edinburgh on <a href="https://www.heartofthematter.biz/" title="On www.HeartOfTheMatter.biz" target="_blank" rel="">Heart of the Matter</a>,&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align:center;">and it will start airing on August 31 (31 August for those who will listen on radio).&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align:center;">The times given are Greenwich Mean Time...</p><p style="text-align:center;"><br/></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Radio stations:&nbsp;</span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-weight:bold;"><a href="https://blackdiamondfm.com/" title="On BlackDiamondFM.com" target="_blank" rel=""></a></span></p><div><p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="" href="https://blackdiamondfm.com/"><strong>Black Diamond FM 107.8</strong></a><strong>: </strong>Sunday 9 a.m. and 7 p.m.</div><div style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="" href="https://streema.com/radios/Crystal_FM"><strong>Crystal FM 107.4</strong></a><strong>: </strong>Sunday 11 a.m. and midnight, Tuesday 11a.m.<a target="_blank" rel="" href="https://streema.com/radios/Crystal_FM"></a></div><div style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="" href="https://liveonlineradio.net/alive-radio-107-3"><strong>Alive FM</strong></a><a target="_blank" rel="" href="https://liveonlineradio.net/alive-radio-107-3"><strong>107.3</strong></a>: Sunday 12 noon, Tuesday 1 a.m.<a target="_blank" rel="" href="https://liveonlineradio.net/alive-radio-107-3"></a></div><div style="text-align:center;">(All above also streaming online.)</div><p></p><p><br/></p><p style="text-align:center;"><strong>Internet stations</strong>:</p><p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="" href="https://heartsonglive.co.uk/"><strong>HeartSongLive</strong></a>: Sunday 9a.m., Wednesday 12 a.m.</div><div style="text-align:center;"><a target="_blank" rel="" href="https://www.g4g.org.uk/ListenPersist.html"><strong>G4G</strong></a><strong> (Gospel 4 Grampian</strong>): Wednesday 9 a.m., Saturday 9 a.m.</div><p></p></div><p style="text-align:center;margin-bottom:5px;"></p><p style="text-align:center;margin-bottom:5px;"><br/></p><p style="text-align:center;margin-bottom:5px;"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Podcasts</span>:</p><p style="text-align:center;margin-bottom:5px;"><span style="font-weight:bold;"><a href="https://tunein.com/podcasts/Religion--Spirituality-Podcas/Heart-Of-the-Matter-p1429268/?topicId=488975435" title="On TuneIn.com" target="_blank" rel="">TuneInRadio</a></span></p><p style="text-align:center;margin-bottom:5px;"><a href="https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5f1adcfd-0215-4e0d-afa1-0964c21eced5/heart-of-the-matter-radio?ref=dm_sh_z5AjRDt7mzmYHtA6gmbAAlcxz" title="On Music.Amazon.com" target="_blank" rel="" style="font-weight:bold;">Amazon Music</a></p><p></p></div>
</div></div></div></div></div></div> ]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Sun, 24 Aug 2025 20:07:41 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jesus Prays for His Disciples]]></title><link>https://www.richdrama.com/blog/post/jesus-prays-for-his-disciples</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" src="https://www.richdrama.com/Often Used/Joyce Swingle by Kyla.JPG"/>Joyce focuses on unity with God in this message for Westchester Chapel from Jesus's prayer for His disciples in&nbsp; John 17:6-19 .&nbsp; This service i ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm_vs8u6mC_TvyWzc1p64D_Tg" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer-fluid zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_gNpnGV-RQHCRhhgd1rrIDQ" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items- zpjustify-content- " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_4HiCMtVJQ2CmYefD96o4ng" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_MYWdOAVCR9-2y4SmgggMAg" data-element-type="heading" class="zpelement zpelem-heading "><style></style><h2
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<div data-element-id="elm_ZGDBsD1r7s3i7j8SV249Jw" data-element-type="imagetext" class="zpelement zpelem-imagetext "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_ZGDBsD1r7s3i7j8SV249Jw"] .zpimagetext-container figure img { width: 200px ; height: 299.91px ; } } </style><div data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="left" data-tablet-image-separate="false" data-mobile-image-separate="false" class="zpimagetext-container zpimage-with-text-container zpimage-align-left zpimage-tablet-align-center zpimage-mobile-align-center zpimage-size-small zpimage-tablet-fallback-fit zpimage-mobile-fallback-fit hb-lightbox " data-lightbox-options="
            type:fullscreen,
            theme:dark"><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><span class="zpimage-anchor" role="link" tabindex="0" aria-label="Open Lightbox" style="cursor:pointer;"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/Often%20Used/Joyce%20Swingle%20by%20Kyla.JPG" size="small" data-lightbox="true"/></picture></span></figure><div class="zpimage-text zpimage-text-align-left zpimage-text-align-mobile-left zpimage-text-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p></p><p></p>Joyce focuses on unity with God in this message for <a href="https://www.westchesterchapel.org/" title="On WestchesterChapel.org" target="_blank" rel="">Westchester Chapel</a> from Jesus's prayer for His disciples in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=john%2017%3A6-19&amp;version=ESV" target="_blank">John 17:6-19</a>.&nbsp;<p><br/></p><div><div>This service is available for download free on&nbsp;<a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/westchester-chapel-sermons/id407252800">iTunes</a>, where you can also subscribe to our podcast. Search for &quot;Westchester Chapel&quot; on the iTunes Store.</div><div><br/></div><div>If you want to know more about starting a relationship with Jesus Christ visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.westchesterchapel.org/salvation">www.WestchesterChapel.org/salvation</a>.</div></div></div>
</div></div><div data-element-id="elm_LcGMmSctL4YN0a8vKJxVJQ" data-element-type="codeSnippet" class="zpelement zpelem-codesnippet "><div class="zpsnippet-container"><iframe src="https://archive.org/embed/joyce-john-17-6-19-08132025" width="500" height="30" frameborder="0" webkitallowfullscreen="true" mozallowfullscreen="true" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_O5zDsddUXp-ZxXHWRbbJ-Q" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left zptext-align-mobile-left zptext-align-tablet-left " data-editor="true"><p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><div><a href="https://www.richdrama.com/blog/post/MyPassion" title="Jesus prays for you!" rel="">&gt;&lt;&gt;&lt;&gt;&lt;</a></div></div><div style="text-align:center;"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center;"><div>On our way back from Westchester Chapel's men's group canoe trip we got to talking about -- of all things -- Mars.&nbsp;</div><div>One of the fellows discovered that <span style="font-style:italic;"><a href="https://www.richdrama.com/blog/post/MayflowerII" title="Mayflower II" rel="">Mayflower II</a></span>, in which Joyce and I perform, is <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B08KFPBX69/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r" title="On Amazon" target="_blank" rel="">now on Prime</a>.&nbsp;</div></div>
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</div></div></div></div></div></div> ]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Tue, 19 Aug 2025 19:50:57 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jesus Is the Name that Saves]]></title><link>https://www.richdrama.com/blog/post/jesus-is-the-name-that-saves</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" src="https://www.richdrama.com/Outside Grand Central at Christmas.jpg"/> I was so blessed to open tonight's Christmas Eve service for Westchester Chapel by inviting people to call o ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm_CcsIgLSVTWmupNA6LPlJGg" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer-fluid zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm__VJBizvnSIO9cKWLZ2IFjA" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items- zpjustify-content- " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_86PlPR62T9Wprd-F42ZIjQ" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_i10GtO5gTo29A_mBBCQ59Q" data-element-type="heading" class="zpelement zpelem-heading "><style></style><h2
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            type:fullscreen,
            theme:dark"><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><span class="zpimage-anchor" role="link" tabindex="0" aria-label="Open Lightbox" style="cursor:pointer;"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/Outside%20Grand%20Central%20at%20Christmas.jpg" size="large" data-lightbox="true"/></picture></span></figure><div class="zpimage-text zpimage-text-align-left " data-editor="true"><p></p><p></p><p>I was so blessed to open tonight's Christmas Eve service for Westchester Chapel by inviting people to call out what they think of when they hear the name Jesus. Our congregation was so creative and deep. It was a beautiful, holy moment. Then I did a dramatic reading of <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew 1%3A18-21&amp;version=ESV" title="Matthew 1:18-21" rel="">Matthew 1:18-21</a>, and <a href="http://westchesterchapel.blogspot.com/search/label/Linda%20Warren" title="Dr. Linda Warren" rel="">Dr. Linda Warren</a> spoke about the power of the name of Jesus.&nbsp;</p><p><br/></p><p>You can hear it below...</p><p><br/></p><p><br/></p></div>
</div></div><div data-element-id="elm_rBHQK1J4hdnt2EG9G1zsaA" data-element-type="iframe" class="zpelement zpelem-iframe "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpiframe-container zpiframe-align-center"><iframe class="zpiframe " src="https://archive.org/embed/linda-jesus-is-the-name-christmas-eve" width="500" height="30" align="center" allowfullscreen frameBorder="0"></iframe></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_AMv7NQfCRt2AspXQ0BzpXQ" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-center " data-editor="true"><p><a href="https://www.richdrama.com/blog/post/MyPassion" rel="">&gt;&lt;&gt;&lt;&gt;&lt;</a></p><p><br/></p><p>In case you missed our Christmas eLetter you can find it at <a href="https://www.richdrama.com/blog/post/Christmas" title="www.RichDrama.com/blog/post/Christmas" rel="">www.RichDrama.com/blog/post/Christmas</a>.</p></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_P2g1LFKfrSE3DyxlGGNPOQ" data-element-type="image" class="zpelement zpelem-image "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_P2g1LFKfrSE3DyxlGGNPOQ"] .zpimage-container figure img { width: 500px ; height: 375.63px ; } } </style><div data-caption-color="" data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="center" data-tablet-image-separate="false" data-mobile-image-separate="false" class="zpimage-container zpimage-align-center zpimage-tablet-align-center zpimage-mobile-align-center zpimage-size-medium zpimage-tablet-fallback-fit zpimage-mobile-fallback-fit hb-lightbox " data-lightbox-options="
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</div></div></div></div></div></div> ]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Tue, 24 Dec 2024 23:46:16 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Have a Blessed Thanksgiving!]]></title><link>https://www.richdrama.com/blog/post/Thanksgiving2024</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" src="https://www.richdrama.com/Rich and Joyce at District Christmas 2023.jpg"/>Joyce and I used Psalm 118 to lead Westchester Chapel in celebrating our gratitude for our country, community, and Christ: ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm_I7QIVARPQgOHoKqZHBAwpw" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer-fluid zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_Inw9YbpjR6eCvPVG-t7FrQ" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items- zpjustify-content- " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_Px2HPNifSy25dOPi0jPVwA" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_nE-HMQWGTjGS6pQDnGnSUA" data-element-type="heading" class="zpelement zpelem-heading "><style></style><h2
 class="zpheading zpheading-align-center " data-editor="true"><span style="color:inherit;font-size:20px;">God's Goodness: Country, Community, and Christ</span></h2></div>
<div data-element-id="elm_Lro5oSABFuNXkWquv7ameg" data-element-type="image" class="zpelement zpelem-image "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_Lro5oSABFuNXkWquv7ameg"] .zpimage-container figure img { width: 500px ; height: 375.63px ; } } </style><div data-caption-color="" data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="center" data-tablet-image-separate="false" data-mobile-image-separate="false" class="zpimage-container zpimage-align-center zpimage-tablet-align-center zpimage-mobile-align-center zpimage-size-medium zpimage-tablet-fallback-fit zpimage-mobile-fallback-fit hb-lightbox " data-lightbox-options="
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                theme:dark"><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><span class="zpimage-anchor" role="link" tabindex="0" aria-label="Open Lightbox" style="cursor:pointer;"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/Rich%20and%20Joyce%20at%20District%20Christmas%202023.jpg" size="medium" data-lightbox="true"/></picture></span></figure></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_uTdD2gVdQ8q_IeZ-3dNVXA" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-center " data-editor="true"><p style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:inherit;">Joyce and I used <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm 118&amp;version=ESV" title="On BibleGateway.com" target="_blank" rel="">Psalm 118</a> to lead <a href="https://www.westchesterchapel.org/" title="On WestchesterChapel.org" target="_blank" rel="">Westchester Chapel</a> in celebrating our gratitude for our country, community, and Christ:</span></p></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_CnQzlO4SFUy-m_LCuKhiFg" data-element-type="image" class="zpelement zpelem-image "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_CnQzlO4SFUy-m_LCuKhiFg"] .zpimage-container figure img { width: 500px ; height: 35.57px ; } } </style><div data-caption-color="" data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="center" data-tablet-image-separate="false" data-mobile-image-separate="false" class="zpimage-container zpimage-align-center zpimage-tablet-align-center zpimage-mobile-align-center zpimage-size-medium zpimage-tablet-fallback-fit zpimage-mobile-fallback-fit "><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><a class="zpimage-anchor" href="https://archive.org/details/joyce-and-rich-psalm-118-thanksgiving" target="_blank" title="On Archive.org" rel=""><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/Often%20Used/Screen%20Shot%202023-04-30%20at%201.16.26%20PM.png" size="medium"/></picture></a></figure></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_6c4vMTTZ4_Ewhvm78WCMBg" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><p><span style="color:inherit;">This service is available for download free <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/westchester-chapel-sermons/id407252800" title="On iTunes.Apple.com" target="_blank" rel="">on iTunes</a>, where you can also subscribe to our podcast. Search for &quot;Westchester Chapel&quot; on the iTunes Store.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><br/></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:inherit;"><a href="https://www.richdrama.com/blog/post/MyPassion" title="Or click below..." rel="">&gt;&lt;&gt;&lt;&gt;&lt;</a></span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><br/></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="color:inherit;">If you want to know more about starting a relationship with Jesus Christ visit <a href="https://www.westchesterchapel.org/salvation" title="On WestchesterChapel.org" target="_blank" rel="">www.WestchesterChapel.org/salvation</a>.</span></p></div>
</div></div></div></div></div></div> ]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Wed, 27 Nov 2024 21:25:35 -0500</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Be Ready]]></title><link>https://www.richdrama.com/blog/post/be-ready</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" src="https://www.richdrama.com/Screenshot 2024-09-01 at 9.20.39 PM.png"/>On May 29 I did this teaching on&nbsp; 2 Timothy 4:1-4 &nbsp;from North Carolina. I didn't have time to post it at the time, but it came up several time ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm_7aD3ZNuARtOIYAIIoZDOSg" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer-fluid zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_sQvFu-tnSeOOmnJ3jKsPBw" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items- zpjustify-content- " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_kEZqb2E7RnCDJM5mgOGDoA" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_tX6y-g6CSRSuFd_2IAYCjQ" data-element-type="heading" class="zpelement zpelem-heading "><style> [data-element-id="elm_tX6y-g6CSRSuFd_2IAYCjQ"].zpelem-heading { border-radius:1px; } @media (max-width: 767px) { [data-element-id="elm_tX6y-g6CSRSuFd_2IAYCjQ"].zpelem-heading { border-radius:1px; } } @media all and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width:991px){ [data-element-id="elm_tX6y-g6CSRSuFd_2IAYCjQ"].zpelem-heading { border-radius:1px; } } </style><h2
 class="zpheading zpheading-align-center " data-editor="true"><span style="font-size:20px;">in season and out of season</span></h2></div>
<div data-element-id="elm_rOhw0KC_ipvODZ7xl_JJtw" data-element-type="imagetext" class="zpelement zpelem-imagetext "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_rOhw0KC_ipvODZ7xl_JJtw"] .zpimagetext-container figure img { width: 200px ; height: 357.84px ; } } </style><div data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="left" data-tablet-image-separate="false" data-mobile-image-separate="false" class="zpimagetext-container zpimage-with-text-container zpimage-align-left zpimage-tablet-align-center zpimage-mobile-align-center zpimage-size-small zpimage-tablet-fallback-fit zpimage-mobile-fallback-fit hb-lightbox " data-lightbox-options="
            type:fullscreen,
            theme:dark"><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><span class="zpimage-anchor" role="link" tabindex="0" aria-label="Open Lightbox" style="cursor:pointer;"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/Screenshot%202024-09-01%20at%209.20.39%E2%80%AFPM.png" size="small" data-lightbox="true"/></picture></span></figure><div class="zpimage-text zpimage-text-align-left " data-editor="true"><p><span style="color:inherit;">On May 29 I did this teaching on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2%20Timothy%204%3A1-4&amp;version=ESV" target="_blank" rel="">2 Timothy 4:1-4</a>&nbsp;from North Carolina. I didn't have time to post it at the time, but it came up several times when we were in Europe: A new friend from Northern Ireland sent me <a href="https://www.angusbuchan.co.za/thought-for-today/sharingjesus" title="On AngusBuchan.co.za" target="_blank" rel="">a post</a> referencing it with a story about John Wayne saying, &quot;...John Wayne gives his heart to Jesus Christ...&quot; T</span><span style="color:inherit;">hen the service in the Kilsyth Burns and Old Parish Church in Scotland opened with a reading from that passage. This&nbsp;</span><a href="http://www.richdrama.comblog/post/InterpretingTheTimes" rel="">#ScriptureInTheNight</a><span style="color:inherit;">&nbsp;was a passage that reminded me of it and prompted me to finally post this teaching:</span></p></div>
</div></div><div data-element-id="elm_mZDgOFQIouFKll2QTV4mAw" data-element-type="image" class="zpelement zpelem-image "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_mZDgOFQIouFKll2QTV4mAw"] .zpimage-container figure img { width: 500px ; height: 35.57px ; } } [data-element-id="elm_mZDgOFQIouFKll2QTV4mAw"].zpelem-image { border-radius:1px; } @media (max-width: 767px) { [data-element-id="elm_mZDgOFQIouFKll2QTV4mAw"].zpelem-image { border-radius:1px; } } @media all and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width:991px){ [data-element-id="elm_mZDgOFQIouFKll2QTV4mAw"].zpelem-image { border-radius:1px; } } </style><div data-caption-color="" data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="center" data-tablet-image-separate="false" data-mobile-image-separate="false" class="zpimage-container zpimage-align-center zpimage-tablet-align-center zpimage-mobile-align-center zpimage-size-medium zpimage-tablet-fallback-fit zpimage-mobile-fallback-fit "><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><a class="zpimage-anchor" href="https://archive.org/details/rich-preach-the-word-2-tim-4.1-4-052924" target="_blank" title="On Archive.org" rel=""><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/Screen%20Shot%202023-04-30%20at%201.16.26%20PM.png" size="medium"/></picture></a></figure></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_oI6gzsnIsGVo1cAvsbpNrg" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><p style="text-align:center;"><a href="https://www.richdrama.com/blog/post/MyPassion" title="Our world is corrupt. Get cleansed!" rel="">&gt;&lt;&gt;&lt;&gt;&lt;</a></p><p style="text-align:center;"><br/></p><p style="text-align:center;"><a href="https://averagejoemovie.com/" title="On AverageJoeMovie.com" target="_blank" rel="" style="font-style:italic;">Average Joe</a> is coming to theaters only on October 11. Mark your calendars!&nbsp;</p></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_hb58siKc9Asx7A6SDe8dzQ" data-element-type="image" class="zpelement zpelem-image "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_hb58siKc9Asx7A6SDe8dzQ"] .zpimage-container figure img { width: 1110px ; height: 277.50px ; } } </style><div data-caption-color="" data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="center" data-tablet-image-separate="false" data-mobile-image-separate="false" class="zpimage-container zpimage-align-center zpimage-tablet-align-center zpimage-mobile-align-center zpimage-size-fit zpimage-tablet-fallback-fit zpimage-mobile-fallback-fit hb-lightbox " data-lightbox-options="
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                theme:dark"><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><span class="zpimage-anchor" role="link" tabindex="0" aria-label="Open Lightbox" style="cursor:pointer;"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/448254027_122170089752079739_994303530358480819_n.jpg" size="fit" data-lightbox="true"/></picture></span></figure></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_ZUnF_fPfUx8SK2y3rfbn8g" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><div style="color:inherit;"><p style="text-align:center;">Here are the articles I wrote a couple of articles about Coach Joe Kennedy:&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align:center;"><br/></p><p style="text-align:center;"><a href="https://ifapray.org/blog/the-powerful-backstory-of-praying-coach-kennedy" target="_blank" rel="">The first</a>&nbsp;includes my interview with the Kendrick Brothers talking about how blessed they are that their film&nbsp;<i>Facing the Giants</i>&nbsp;inspired him to pray on the 50 yard line,&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://ifapray.org/blog/encouragement-kendrick-brothers-and-coach-kennedy" target="_blank" rel="">the second</a>&nbsp;includes a video of all three Kendrick Brothers responding to his message to them, thanking them for inspiring him.&nbsp;</p></div></div>
</div></div></div></div></div></div> ]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Tue, 03 Sep 2024 20:48:37 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where Is Your Hope?]]></title><link>https://www.richdrama.com/blog/post/where-is-your-hope</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" src="https://www.richdrama.com/Often Used/Joyce Swingle by Kyla.JPG"/>Joyce had a new epiphany while digging into her life verse, which became our marriage verse:&nbsp; Jeremiah 29:11 . This morning at Westchester Chapel s ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm_BZ2dJhArTFGv9dRIUvJA8w" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer-fluid zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_5sPulxVbR7201QVcjVNCww" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items- zpjustify-content- " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_SlQ4Q_VyTuiKPIdm_nwx9A" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_NgSkUneXS6WruNkI--MhqQ" data-element-type="heading" class="zpelement zpelem-heading "><style></style><h2
 class="zpheading zpheading-align-center " data-editor="true"><span style="color:inherit;font-size:20px;">If It's not the Lord, It's Going to Let You Down</span><br></h2></div>
<div data-element-id="elm_cZ3L9TZdw6uCx5uKNAdtgw" data-element-type="imagetext" class="zpelement zpelem-imagetext "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_cZ3L9TZdw6uCx5uKNAdtgw"] .zpimagetext-container figure img { width: 200px ; height: 299.91px ; } } </style><div data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="left" data-tablet-image-separate="false" data-mobile-image-separate="false" class="zpimagetext-container zpimage-with-text-container zpimage-align-left zpimage-tablet-align-center zpimage-mobile-align-center zpimage-size-small zpimage-tablet-fallback-fit zpimage-mobile-fallback-fit hb-lightbox " data-lightbox-options="
            type:fullscreen,
            theme:dark"><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><span class="zpimage-anchor" role="link" tabindex="0" aria-label="Open Lightbox" style="cursor:pointer;"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/Often%20Used/Joyce%20Swingle%20by%20Kyla.JPG" size="small" data-lightbox="true"/></picture></span></figure><div class="zpimage-text zpimage-text-align-left " data-editor="true"><p><span style="color:inherit;">Joyce had a new epiphany while digging into her life verse, which became our marriage verse:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Jeremiah%2029%3A11&amp;version=ESV" target="_blank" rel="">Jeremiah 29:11</a>. This morning at <a href="https://www.westchesterchapel.org/" title="On WestchesterChapel.org" target="_blank" rel="">Westchester Chapel</a> she covered&nbsp;<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Jeremiah%2029%3A%205-14&amp;version=ESV" target="_blank" rel="">verses 5-14</a>. It's a great word to everyone in this volatile season.&nbsp;</span><br></p></div>
</div></div><div data-element-id="elm_n29ejTeflICscjndRM6Xtw" data-element-type="image" class="zpelement zpelem-image "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_n29ejTeflICscjndRM6Xtw"] .zpimage-container figure img { width: 500px ; height: 35.57px ; } } </style><div data-caption-color="" data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="center" data-tablet-image-separate="false" data-mobile-image-separate="false" class="zpimage-container zpimage-align-center zpimage-tablet-align-center zpimage-mobile-align-center zpimage-size-medium zpimage-tablet-fallback-fit zpimage-mobile-fallback-fit "><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><a class="zpimage-anchor" href="https://archive.org/details/joyce-jer-29-hope-09012024" target="_blank" title="On Archive.org" rel=""><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/Screen%20Shot%202023-04-30%20at%201.16.26%20PM.png" size="medium"/></picture></a></figure></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_MYHhsq6jJY9s3BnwNQMATg" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><p style="text-align:center;"><a href="https://www.richdrama.com/blog/post/MyPassion" title="Here's a GREAT place to put your hope!" rel="">&gt;&lt;&gt;&lt;&gt;&lt;</a></p><p style="text-align:center;">We loved&nbsp;<span style="font-style:italic;">Reagan!</span></p></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_077udwkBkdraIxuGKwaBVw" data-element-type="image" class="zpelement zpelem-image "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_077udwkBkdraIxuGKwaBVw"] .zpimage-container figure img { width: 500px ; height: 280.47px ; } } </style><div data-caption-color="" data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="center" data-tablet-image-separate="false" data-mobile-image-separate="false" class="zpimage-container zpimage-align-center zpimage-tablet-align-center zpimage-mobile-align-center zpimage-size-medium zpimage-tablet-fallback-fit zpimage-mobile-fallback-fit "><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><a class="zpimage-anchor" href="https://youtu.be/qgQNYOMIWOQ" target="_blank" title="On YouTube.com" rel=""><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/Screenshot%202024-09-01%20at%2011.16.16%E2%80%AFPM.png" size="medium"/></picture></a></figure></div>
</div></div></div></div></div></div> ]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Sun, 01 Sep 2024 22:45:26 -0400</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is the Lord Your Refuge?]]></title><link>https://www.richdrama.com/blog/post/is-the-lord-your-refuge</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" src="https://www.richdrama.com/Often Used/Joyce Swingle by Kyla.JPG"/>Joyce shares an exhortation from Psalm 11 in a message targeted to comfort in turbulent times.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm_tCLQsxnqSYSxBLyyIcal5w" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer-fluid zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_tjJqrOGqTjWkDw2DAJ8H6A" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items- zpjustify-content- " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_OFlZG2TnSWKGmnVMrK3k3w" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- "><style type="text/css"> [data-element-id="elm_OFlZG2TnSWKGmnVMrK3k3w"].zpelem-col{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-element-id="elm_0SdjFrrnTYKz8f3mc7h5aQ" data-element-type="heading" class="zpelement zpelem-heading "><style> [data-element-id="elm_0SdjFrrnTYKz8f3mc7h5aQ"].zpelem-heading { border-radius:1px; } </style><h2
 class="zpheading zpheading-align-center " data-editor="true">A Timely Message</h2></div>
<div data-element-id="elm_7Qu-0yB3M2Os7X9myLB1dw" data-element-type="imagetext" class="zpelement zpelem-imagetext "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_7Qu-0yB3M2Os7X9myLB1dw"] .zpimagetext-container figure img { width: 200px ; height: 299.91px ; } } @media (max-width: 991px) and (min-width: 768px) { [data-element-id="elm_7Qu-0yB3M2Os7X9myLB1dw"] .zpimagetext-container figure img { width:200px ; height:299.91px ; } } @media (max-width: 767px) { [data-element-id="elm_7Qu-0yB3M2Os7X9myLB1dw"] .zpimagetext-container figure img { width:200px ; height:299.91px ; } } [data-element-id="elm_7Qu-0yB3M2Os7X9myLB1dw"].zpelem-imagetext{ border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="left" data-tablet-image-separate="false" data-mobile-image-separate="false" class="zpimagetext-container zpimage-with-text-container zpimage-align-left zpimage-size-small zpimage-tablet-fallback-small zpimage-mobile-fallback-small hb-lightbox " data-lightbox-options="
            type:fullscreen,
            theme:dark"><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><span class="zpimage-anchor" role="link" tabindex="0" aria-label="Open Lightbox" style="cursor:pointer;"><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/Often%20Used/Joyce%20Swingle%20by%20Kyla.JPG" width="200" height="299.91" loading="lazy" size="small" data-lightbox="true"/></picture></span></figure><div class="zpimage-text zpimage-text-align-left " data-editor="true"><div style="color:inherit;"><h3><span style="font-size:16px;"><a href="https://westchesterchapel.blogspot.com/search/label/Joyce%20Swingle" target="_blank" rel="">Joyce</a>&nbsp;shares an exhortation from&nbsp;<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=psalm%2B11&amp;version=ESV" target="_blank">Psalm 11</a>&nbsp;in a message targeted to comfort in turbulent times.</span></h3></div></div>
</div></div><div data-element-id="elm_5ZtQDLkz9tJLVd5EGUZzeQ" data-element-type="image" class="zpelement zpelem-image "><style> @media (min-width: 992px) { [data-element-id="elm_5ZtQDLkz9tJLVd5EGUZzeQ"] .zpimage-container figure img { width: 500px ; height: 35.57px ; } } @media (max-width: 991px) and (min-width: 768px) { [data-element-id="elm_5ZtQDLkz9tJLVd5EGUZzeQ"] .zpimage-container figure img { width:500px ; height:35.57px ; } } @media (max-width: 767px) { [data-element-id="elm_5ZtQDLkz9tJLVd5EGUZzeQ"] .zpimage-container figure img { width:500px ; height:35.57px ; } } [data-element-id="elm_5ZtQDLkz9tJLVd5EGUZzeQ"].zpelem-image { border-radius:1px; } </style><div data-caption-color="" data-size-tablet="" data-size-mobile="" data-align="center" data-tablet-image-separate="false" data-mobile-image-separate="false" class="zpimage-container zpimage-align-center zpimage-size-medium zpimage-tablet-fallback-medium zpimage-mobile-fallback-medium "><figure role="none" class="zpimage-data-ref"><a class="zpimage-anchor" href="https://archive.org/details/joyce-ps.-11" target="_blank" title="On Archive.org" rel=""><picture><img class="zpimage zpimage-style-none zpimage-space-none " src="/Screen%20Shot%202023-04-30%20at%201.16.26%20PM.png" width="500" height="35.57" loading="lazy" size="medium"/></picture></a></figure></div>
</div><div data-element-id="elm_PMe6zjRmUEdF5LgELcaziQ" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_PMe6zjRmUEdF5LgELcaziQ"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><div style="color:inherit;"><div>This service is available for download free on&nbsp;<a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/westchester-chapel-sermons/id407252800">iTunes</a>, where you can also subscribe to our podcast. Search for &quot;Westchester Chapel&quot; on the iTunes Store.</div><div><br></div><span style="text-align:center;"><div style="text-align:left;">If you want to know more about starting a relationship with Jesus Christ visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.westchesterchapel.org/salvation">www.WestchesterChapel.org/salvation</a>.</div></span></div></div>
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