This "Manna From My Father's Hand" episode explores various similarities and differences in two courtroom experiences earlier in the spring, how they seem to foreshadow our life's final "summons", and how to ensure that we have One who pleads our case before the final Judge.

The Blog version of this episode can be found here:

https://manna.shiningriver.com/submission

The song used as the end of this podcast is "He Leadeth Me" from Lisa's "Painter of the Heavens" CD, available here:

https://shiningriver.com/p

If you would like to pray to ask Jesus for salvation, this link will help you put the prayer into words:

https://www.lovinggrace.org/salvation-prayer

Lisa Prokopowitz is a Christian Singer/Songwriter, Guitarist, Podcaster and Blogger who seeks to lift up the name of Jesus and draw hungry hearts unto Him.

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In this episode, explore the relationship between the recent story of the serviceman in Iran who hid out in a cave or rock crevice to stay safe until he could be rescued, and the profound lyrics of the hymn "Rock of Ages".

So many scriptures talk about the Rock of our Salvation.

This episode encourages us to stay sheltered in Christ.

The video mentioned in this podcast can be found here:

https://youtu.be/rvVMTujbqL0

Lisa's version of "Rock of Ages" is included on her "Sacred Sojourn / Follow Me" CD. To listen to that original version of her song (or download), you can do so here:

https://lisaprokopowitz.bandcamp.com/track/rock-of-ages

Lisa Prokopowitz is a Christian Singer/Songwriter, Guitarist, Podcaster and Blogger who seeks to lift up the name of Jesus and draw hungry hearts unto Him.

You can find the blog associated with this podcast episode here:

https://manna.shiningriver.com/rock

How do I know if Jesus has "saved" me?

This episode focuses on the foundations of Faith, and how to put our trust in Jesus and have a living relationship with Him.

It's the "Gospel in a nutshell" with a bit more explanation for those who are curious about Christianity.

BTW, if you have been moved by the words in this Podcast, and want to know clearly that you have begun a relationship with Jesus, check out this beautiful prayer that will help you ask Him to save your soul:

https://www.lovinggrace.org/salvation-prayer

The hymn that is highlighted after the main discussion is an absolute CLASSIC called "How Great Thou Art" by Stuart K. Hine.

Lisa had played this in a video recorded earlier this year, and it is now also available as a stand-alone video on Lisa's YouTube channel at this link:

https://youtu.be/Ld6kLRzQjq8

The song featured in the beginning and end is Lisa's song "Good Morning, Lord" which can be found here:

https://lisaprokopowitz.bandcamp.com/track/good-morning-lord

In this episode, Lisa shares the audio of a video that she put together during a major snow storm in the eastern US, which happened on a Sunday last month, canceling church services in many areas.

This version is slightly edited from the original video, especially with more audio clarity.

If you would prefer to WATCH the video rather than simply listen to the audio, you can find that here:

https://youtu.be/qFdMFgxlGTw

In order to encourage hearts and bring at least a little fellowship, she sings several of her songs, along with well known and beloved hymns.

In addition, personal stories and poignant Scriptures round out this episode. She also prays for those who need Jesus to touch them, including YOU at the end.

Songs included in this episode (and their time-stamps):

(2:40)

Inhabit Our Hearts (Lisa Prokopowitz)

(6:53)

How Great Thou Art (Stuart K. Hine)

(12:00)

Good Morning, Lord (Lisa Prokopowitz)

(17:45)

It is Well with My Soul (PD)

(32:26)

Give Me Jesus (Traditional)

(38:30)

Holy One of Israel (Lisa Prokopowitz)

Lisa Prokopowitz is a Christian Singer/Songwriter, Guitarist, Podcaster and Blogger who seeks to lift up the name of Jesus and draw hungry hearts unto Him.

To read this episode's content at the Manna From My Father's Hand Blog, click this link:

https://manna.shiningriver.com/snow

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In this episode, Lisa shares some recent personal experiences and the resulting word pictures, focusing on the spiritual necessity to keep our hearts free of bitterness, unforgiveness and other things that would block the Holy Spirit's work in our hearts.

Photo: Robert Prokopowitz

At the end of this episode, Lisa shares her song "Soften Our Hearts" from a live online in-home concert from a couple of years ago.

This song can also be seen as a stand alone video here:

https://youtu.be/K-1qgkcl0K8

Lisa Prokopowitz is a Christian Singer/Songwriter, Guitarist, Podcaster and Blogger who seeks to lift up the name of Jesus and draw hungry hearts unto Him.

To read this episode's content at the Manna From My Father's Hand Blog, click this link:

https://manna.shiningriver.com/declogging

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"Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!"

(2 Corinthians 9:15)

If you would prefer to WATCH this podcast, the video version premiers on YouTube at 3 PM Eastern time on 12/18/2025 here (I'll be live in the chat if you watch during the premier):

https://youtu.be/OyGB4MN_TpA

Join Christian Singer/Guitarist Lisa Prokopowitz for another encouraging word picture about the Body of Christ.

This episode of the “Manna from My Father’s Hand” podcast is likely the final one in the series about the body of Christ and documenting my recovery from a fractured wrist.

This episode wraps up the prior ones in this series, with gratitude to God for all He has done/is doing, and the recognition that through it all, His amazing gift-giving nature is evidenced in the simple every day gifts He has given to us that we often overlook and take for granted.

It also wraps up the entire series by revisiting the question of "What are you offering?"

At the end, Lisa shares another of her songs from that concert in Ocean Grove prior to her fall that fractured her wrist. The hymn is called "When Morning Gilds the Skies", with the arrangement and several lyric changes by Lisa Prokopowitz.

Here are links to earlier videos in this series so you can follow along if you wish:

Episode 43—What Are You Offering

https://www.youtube.com/live/vRlD8WGzpp8

https://youtube.com/live/vRlD8WGzpp8

Episode 44—It Is Well With My Soul

https://youtu.be/Wylo2d3aFtg

Episode 45--Brace Yourselves for Your "Best Life"

https://youtu.be/fUqb7huuTf8

Episode 46--Mighty Works in Progress

https://youtu.be/O5jnbaFeH8o

Episode 47--Does (My) Sind Matter?

https://youtu.be/DHEdEfdOh5c

This podcast is associated with a corresponding blog-post which can be found here:

https://manna.shiningriver.com/giver

Here is a video of the single song "When Morning Gilds the Skies" (played at the end of the podcast) if you would like to check it out:

https://youtu.be/l9IlExXrv2Y

Closing remarks use one of Lisa’ songs called “Good Morning, Lord” (from her Fill This Temple CD) available here:

https://lisaprokopowitz.bandcamp.com/track/good-morning-lord

During this wonderful Christmas season, when we so often consider gift giving and receiving, may we be increasingly aware of the MANY good gifts that God has given us, and may we consider what we can bring to the table to bless HIM this Christmas and beyond.

Is forgiveness even possible?

If you would prefer to WATCH this podcast, the video version premiers on YouTube at 3 PM Eastern time on 11/20/2025 here:

https://youtu.be/DHEdEfdOh5c

Join Christian Singer/Guitarist Lisa Prokopowitz for another encouraging word picture about the Body of Christ.

This episode of the “Manna from My Father’s Hand” podcast continues on with the series about the body of Christ and documenting my recovery from a fractured wrist. This video is another one that was filmed early on in my recovery process.

The spiritual lesson spoken as a word picture had to do with the profound impact one member of the body of Christ can have on the other members.

The topics discussed are the importance of having a sober minded attitude toward sin, and our need to forgive and be forgiven by Jesus and each other.

Here are links to earlier videos in this series so you can follow along if you wish:

Episode 43—What Are You Offering

https://www.youtube.com/live/vRlD8WGzpp8

https://youtube.com/live/vRlD8WGzpp8

Episode 44—It Is Well With My Soul

https://youtu.be/Wylo2d3aFtg

Episode 45--Brace Yourselves for Your "Best Life"

https://youtu.be/fUqb7huuTf8

Episode 46--Mighty Works in Progress

https://youtu.be/O5jnbaFeH8o

This podcast is associated with a corresponding blog-post which can be found here:

https://manna.shiningriver.com/matter

At the end of this podcast is a live version of “There is a Fountain” from the concert in Ocean Grove, NJ from earlier in the day on which I fractured my wrist.

Here is the video of that single song if you'd like to check it out: https://youtu.be/JNVOhi1dBtA

Closing remarks use one of Lisa’ songs called “Good Morning, Lord” (from her Fill This Temple CD) available here:

https://lisaprokopowitz.bandcamp.com/track/good-morning-lord

I pray that you will find solace, comfort, restoration, reconciliation and encouragement in this video, as you bring your thoughts before Jesus' throne of grace, whether you identify with the "foot" or the "wrist" in the word picture....