Pause & Reflect with me on the words of Psalm 23:b “The Good Shepherd leads me in right paths, for His name's sake." Where is He leading you today? Listen now. Good morning. This is Chaplain Kevin. Would you pause with me and reflect as we begin this morning… There was a time, not that long ago, that a road trip required a physical map. Nowadays, we have become so dependent on our mobile devices for directions, we take for granted the challenge and complexity of heading in the right directio...
Jul 13, 2021•2 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Pause & Reflect with me on the words of Psalm 23: “The Lord is My Shepherd, I shall not want. He leads me besides still waters, he refreshes my soul." What in your life do you need the refreshment of the Good Shepherd today? Listen now. Good morning. This is Chaplain Kevin. Would you pause with me and reflect as we begin this morning… Living in a city with busy streets, crowded neighborhoods and constant noise, it can be hard to find space for calm and stillness. Psalm 23 verse 2-3 says: “[T...
Jul 06, 2021•2 min•Season 1Ep. 33
July 4th is a celebration where we commemorate and celebrate our nation's freedom and independence. Listen now. Good morning. This is Chaplain Kevin. Would you pause with me and reflect this morning as we celebrate this 4th of July. July 4th is a day of celebration where we commemorate our nation’s freedom and independence. We celebrate through fireworks and parades; family gatherings and barbecues. As we celebrate our nation’s freedom and express joy for our own personal liberties let us also r...
Jun 29, 2021•2 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Pause & Reflect with me on the words of Psalm 23: “The Lord is My Shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures." In what ways is the Good Shepherd calling you to rest today? Listen now. Good morning. This is Chaplain Kevin. Would you pause with me and reflect as we begin this morning… Have you ever tried putting a child down for a nap? Sometimes, we have to make them lie down, even when they refuse, knowing it is best for them to rest. In the same way, Psalm 23 verse 2 ...
Jun 22, 2021•2 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Psalm 103 describes our Heavenly Father as 'tender and compassionate to his children' Listen now as we honor and celebrate our fathers. Good morning and Happy Father’s Day. This is Chaplain Kevin. Would you pause with me and reflect as we begin this morning… Scripture calls us to “Honor our Father and Mother.” Honoring our dads on Father’s day will look different for each person. For some, honor takes the shape of celebrating and expressing gratitude. For others honor appears as respect and ackn...
Jun 15, 2021•2 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Pause & Reflect with me on the words of Psalm 23: “The Lord is My Shepherd, I shall not want." What needs can you bring to the Good Shepherd today? Listen now. Good morning. This is Chaplain Kevin. Would you pause with me and reflect as we begin this morning… Shopping malls across America are filled with parents attempting to shop with their small children. The difficulty in this task is the parent’s attempt to teach their child the difference between the things we want and the things we nee...
Jun 08, 2021•2 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Pause & Reflect with me on the words of Psalm 23: “The Lord is My Shepherd." How is God your Good Shepherd? Listen now. Good morning. This is Chaplain Kevin. Would you pause with me and reflect as we begin this morning… In Psalm 23 verse 1a, the psalmist declares: “The Lord is my shepherd.” This declaration symbolizes the Lord’s role in guiding and guarding his people. The Lord guides his people through life’s treacherous terrain filled with peaks and valleys; storms and seasons; adversity a...
Jun 01, 2021•1 min•Season 1Ep. 28
On this Memorial Day we take time to thank, honor and remember the brave men and women of our armed forces. Listen now as we honor their sacrifice and dedication. Good morning. This is Chaplain Kevin. Would you pause with me and reflect as we begin this morning… On this Memorial Day we take time to remember the men and women of our armed forces who’ve paid the ultimate price for our Nation’s freedom. We pay tribute to their lives and service as we honor their sacrifice in the pursuit of Freedom ...
May 25, 2021•2 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Pause & Reflect with me as we begin the Graduation Season: 1 Timothy 4 says: "Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity. " Listen now as we honor our graduates. Good morning. This is Chaplain Kevin. Would you pause with me and reflect as we begin this morning… This month marks the start of the Graduation season where Schools and Colleges begin their yearly tradition of sending forth the...
May 18, 2021•2 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Pause & Reflect with me on the words of Galatians 5: “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law." The ninth fruit of the Spirit is self-control. Where do you need to display self-control this week? Listen now. Good morning. This is Chaplain Kevin. Would you pause with me and reflect as we begin this morning… In Galatians 5, Paul lists 9 attributes which he calls: the Fruit of t...
May 11, 2021•2 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Listen now as we honor and celebrate mothers. Good morning and Happy Mother’s Day. This is Chaplain Kevin. Would you pause with me and reflect as we begin this morning… Throughout scripture there are many special mothers. One of the most remarkable is Mary, the mother of Jesus. Whenever Mary noticed something special about her son, scripture says that she: “Treasured … all these things and pondered them in her heart.” Like Mary, all good moms treasure their children and ponder them in their hear...
May 04, 2021•2 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Pause & Reflect with me on the words of Galatians 5: “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law." The eighth fruit of the Spirit is gentleness. Where do you need to display gentleness this week? Listen now. Good morning. This is Chaplain Kevin. Would you pause with me and reflect as we begin this morning… In Galatians 5, Paul lists 9 attributes which he calls: the Fruit of the ...
Apr 27, 2021•2 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Pause & Reflect with me on the words of Galatians 5: “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law." The seventh fruit of the Spirit is faithfulness. Where in your life do you need to trust God's faithfulness this week? Listen now. Good morning. This is Chaplain Kevin. Would you pause with me and reflect as we begin this morning… In Galatians 5, Paul lists 9 attributes which he ca...
Apr 20, 2021•2 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Pause & Reflect with me on the words of Galatians 5: “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law." The sixth fruit of the Spirit is goodness. Where can you display goodness this week? Listen now. Good morning. This is Chaplain Kevin. Would you pause with me and reflect as we begin this morning… In Galatians 5, Paul lists 9 attributes which he calls: the Fruit of the Spirit. The ...
Apr 13, 2021•2 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Pause & Reflect with me on the words of Galatians 5: “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law." The fifth fruit of the Spirit is kindness. Who in your life needs kindness this week? Listen now. Good morning. This is Chaplain Kevin. Would you pause with me and reflect as we begin this morning… In Galatians 5, Paul lists 9 attributes which he calls: the Fruit of the Spirit. The...
Apr 06, 2021•2 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Pause with me and reflect on the passage in John 11: After Jesus had said this, He called out in a loud voice, “Lazarus, come out!” The man who had been dead came out with his hands and feet bound in strips of linen, and his face wrapped in a cloth. "Take off the grave clothes and live!" Resurrection Sunday is about new life. Where are you currently wearing old clothes? Which ones need to be removed so that you can fully live? Listen now. Good Morning & Happy Easter. This is Chaplain Kevin. ...
Mar 30, 2021•2 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Pause with me as we reflect on the words describing Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem in Matthew 21:9: "The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted, “Hosanna to the Son of David!” “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!" “Hosanna in the highest heaven! Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week. What are you praising God for this Easter? Listen now. Good morning. This is Chaplain Kevin. Would you pause with me and reflect as we begin this morning… This Sunda...
Mar 23, 2021•2 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Pause with me as we reflect on St. Patrick's Day. St. Patrick's Prayer says, "May the Wisdom of God instruct us. May the Hand of God protect us. May the Way of God direct us. May the Shield of God defend us. " Listen now. Good morning and Happy Saint Patrick’s Day. This is Chaplain Kevin. Would you pause with me and reflect as we begin this morning. Today we celebrate The Patron Saint of Ireland, who dedicated his life to teaching others about God’s presence and protection in their lives. As a t...
Mar 16, 2021•2 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Pause & Reflect with me on the words of Galatians 5: “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law." The fourth fruit of the Spirit is patience. When in your life do you need patience? Listen now. Good morning. This is Chaplain Kevin. Would you pause with me and reflect as we begin this morning… In Galatians 5, Paul lists 9 attributes which he calls: the Fruit of the Spirit. The f...
Mar 09, 2021•2 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Pause & Reflect with me on the words of Galatians 5: “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law." The third fruit of the Spirit is peace. When in your life do you need peace today? Listen now. Good morning. This is Chaplain Kevin. Would you pause with me and reflect as we begin this morning… In Galatians 5, Paul lists 9 attributes which he calls: the Fruit of the Spirit. The...
Mar 02, 2021•2 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Pause & Reflect with me on the words of Galatians 5: “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law." The second fruit of the Spirit is joy. How will you respond with joy in your difficult circumstances today? Listen now. Good morning. This is Chaplain Kevin. Would you pause with me and reflect as we begin this morning… In Galatians 5, Paul lists 9 attributes which he calls: the...
Feb 23, 2021•2 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Pause & Reflect with me as we begin the Lenten Season: Isaiah 61 says: "He will 'bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of his splendor.'" As we mark the beginning of the Lenten Season with Ash Wednesday, the marks symbolize the unseen wounds inside us. What sadness is lingering in you this season? Listen now...
Feb 16, 2021•2 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Pause & Reflect with me as we celebrate Valentine's Day: 1 Corinthians 13 says: "If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal… if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. If I give all I possess to the poor … but do not have love, I gain nothing. Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it ...
Feb 09, 2021•2 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Pause & Reflect with me on the words of Galatians 5: “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law." The first attribute of the fruit of the Spirit is love. How will you love others with God's heart today? Listen now. Good morning. This is Chaplain Kevin. Would you pause with me and reflect as we begin this morning… In Galatians 5, Paul lists 9 attributes which he calls: the Fr...
Feb 02, 2021•2 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Pause & Reflect with me on the words of Psalm 40:3: “He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God.” When the rhythms of our lives become old and repetitive it's time for a new "song." What new "song" are you singing this next year? Listen now. Good morning, this is Chaplain Kevin. Would you pause with me and reflect as we begin this morning… With so many radio stations today, all kinds of music can be heard and enjoyed. However, if you listen to one station long enough, you wil...
Jan 26, 2021•2 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Pause & Reflect with me on the words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: "Help us to remember that humanity was created to shine like the stars and live on through all eternity. Keep us, we pray, in perfect peace." As we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. today let us meditate on one of his prayers. How are you living as a peacemaker? Good morning. This is Chaplain Kevin. Would you pause with me and reflect this morning as we remember Martin Luther King Jr. Today we celeb...
Jan 18, 2021•2 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Pause & Reflect with me on the words of Leviticus 26:10: “You shall have to clear out the old to make way for the new."” Making resolutions in the New Year is similar to planning for a home renovation. Where in your life do you need to clear our the old to make way for the new? Good morning & Happy New Year. This is Chaplain Kevin. Would you pause with me and reflect as we begin this morning… Making resolutions in the New Year is a lot like planning for a renovation. Like with any remode...
Jan 12, 2021•2 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Pause & Reflect with me on the words of Isaiah 43:18-19: “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Do you not perceive it?" Forgetting "the former things" is difficult, especially after a challenging year. Where are you hoping for new things? Good evening & Happy New Year. This is Chaplain Kevin. Would you pause with me and reflect as we begin this morning… Today / This week we greet one another saying: “Happy New Year!” January 1st, is “happy” bec...
Jan 05, 2021•2 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Pause & Reflect with me on the words of Psalm 51:10: “Create in me a [new] heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit within me.” After a year filled with heartbreak and disappointment we can ask for renewal as we begin this new year. Where do you need God's renewal? Good morning, this is Chaplain Kevin. Would you pause with me and reflect as we begin this morning… Approaching the end of the year can be a lot like reaching the finish line after running a marathon. Runners are filled with a...
Dec 29, 2020•2 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Pause & Reflect with me on the words of James 1:17: "Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father..." Exchanging gifts with friends and family is a cherished holiday tradition. Is it possible to exchange, what we have, for the gift God is offering this season? Good morning. This is Chaplain Kevin. Would you pause with me and reflect as we begin this morning… Exchanging gifts with friends and family is a cherished Holiday tradition. One of the most fun ...
Dec 22, 2020•2 min•Season 1Ep. 5
