Spirituality is essentially restoration. It is the restoration of body, soul, and spirit. It is the path and process of reclaiming a relationship with God, learning to walk with Him, and not be in opposition to Him. It is the recovery of the image of God in man. It is the rebirth of our spirit with subsequent transformation in our soul and body. Spiritual emptiness is the pursuit of comfort and a sense of completeness apart from a relationship with God. Man attempts to negotiate his life path wi...
Jan 13, 2021•20 min
Psalms 103:15-16 states (TPT): “Our days are so few, and our momentary beauty so swiftly fades away! Then all of a sudden, we’re gone, like grass clippings blown away in a gust of wind, taken away to our appointment with death, leaving nothing to show that we were here.” Life is short, and the longer you live, the more you realize how quickly time and life pass by. And then it is over. One day it will be over for everyone; there is no escaping the reality of our mortality. In this chapter, I wil...
Jan 10, 2021•21 min
Our life is filled with daily choices – too numerous to count. We choose a path, and the way leads to a result. The result is the consequence of the decision we have made. It is our choice – select the road leading to life or the road leading to death. The decision is your responsibility. In this chapter, I will be dealing with the stronghold of free choice and personal responsibility. We are in the privileged and yet, the terrifying position of creating who we are through the choices we make. T...
Jan 06, 2021•21 min
In Ecclesiastes 6:7 (MSG), we read, “We work to feed our appetites: meanwhile our souls go hungry.” Hour after hour, day after day, we work our fingers to the bone to feed our hunger. A hunger that never seems to be satisfied. We end up exhausted and unfulfilled. We struggle to find meaning in who we are and what we do. We strive to find meaning, and in the process, lose contact with our value. What is wrong? Why is there a disconnect between purposeful action and an expected result? The existen...
Jan 03, 2021•25 min
Isolation is a deep, painful craving for connection. God created us with a longing for belonging. A yearning that is never fully met. God made humanity for this kind of relationship, to love and to know we are loved. The enemy uses every experience of rejection or isolation to plant the thought that we are not worthy of being loved. We are not worthy of being loved by other humans, and we are not worthy of being loved by God. We feel we must somehow change ourselves to become more lovable. We li...
Dec 30, 2020•22 min
We live in an age of abundance. We have a wealth of food, distractions, entertainment, possessions, and an overabundance of information. We have all we could need, but we still want more. With all we have, you would think we would also have an abundance of contentment. Instead, we have a wealth of discontentment. It does not matter if you have a lot or have just enough to survive; we all struggle with the same significant issues. Suicide and addiction rates are climbing as we continue to anguish...
Dec 27, 2020•18 min
What is a stronghold, and how do we tear them down? A stronghold is a barrier to experiencing God and His path and plan for your life. A stronghold is any and every system of belief, state of mind, or external circumstance that distracts from knowing God by turning your attention onto yourself. A stronghold is a distraction, a burden, or a stumbling block. If the enemy can cause you to focus on yourself, your situation, your turmoil, or your emotional pain, the stronghold will effectively block ...
Dec 23, 2020•13 min
To live this life of seeking God, finding your voice, using your voice, battling against principalities and powers, we will all need a healthy dose of Godly grit. Our real battles in life are not with our boss, our rebellious teenager, our nasty neighbor, or someone from an opposing political party. This podcast looks at why we need Godly Grit to move ahead in our lives.
Dec 20, 2020•6 min
In this podcast, we will look at how we express ourselves. We all have a voice, but only a few will find it and use it for its intended purpose. You express your voice through music, art, verbalization, or many other avenues. Your voice is a gift from God; it is unique and is the expression of your purpose. Your voice is why you exist. If you find your voice, exercise it appropriately, and use it as intended, you will find that it comes equipped with an ample supply of sustaining grit.
Dec 16, 2020•21 min
In this episode, we look at the need for Godly Grit. Godly Grit is Holy Spirit infused passion and perseverance that we require if we expect to be the people God called us to be. Godly Grit is needed to humble ourselves, tear down strongholds, and exercise our God-given voice.
Dec 13, 2020•23 min
How we interact with our society is another area in our lives where we need grit. We all have a unique role in our community, an individual position of influence and responsibility. It takes grit to find your part and to maintain your function. Every role in our society has its rewards and its difficulties. There is no silver spoon. There is no easy path. God has a place and purpose for you, and it will come with many challenges and responsibilities. It will take grit to stand by your values and...
Dec 09, 2020•12 min
Grit is an energizing force. It is a blend of passion and perseverance needed to achieve a specific goal. The goals, hopes, and dreams you are moving towards are vital in defining yourself. Your primary life goal will determine the type of grit you need to achieve those goals and objectives. In the next three chapters, we will look at grit in the context of three primary life-direction goals. We will look at grit for needs and desires, grit for values and morals, and lastly, what it means to hav...
Dec 06, 2020•17 min
It takes more than resilience to be the people God desires us to be. It takes grit. What is grit? Is grit different than resilience? Is grit important? Grit is a combination of passion and perseverance, when combined with talent, equals skill, and skill when combined with grit, equals accomplishment. In other words, if you apply your passion with perseverance, you will be more successful with what you are trying to accomplish. What does the Bible say about grit? In Ecclesiastes 2:24 (NIV), we re...
Dec 02, 2020•14 min
What causes a loss of resilience with a subsequent slide into a life of despair? Why are some people resilient while others are not? What can we do to get more resilient? Trials and challenges are a fact of life. These trials and challenges can either make us stronger or gradually wear us down. This podcast focuses on the science behind the breakdown of resilience. How does your resilience fracture?
Nov 29, 2020•11 min
This podcast focuses on the science behind resilience. Resilience is the ability to get knocked down and then get back up again; it is the power of recovery from adversity. For an elastic band, resilience is the ability for that object to be stretched and then return to its original length. For human beings, resilience is the power and ability to get back to a predefined normal state – unless stretched too often. At that point, you have established a new norm, or you continue to live in despair....
Nov 25, 2020•15 min
In this second Godly grit podcast, I share the inspiration for the book "Godly Grit." One of the most difficult, if not the most difficult, encounters in life is aging. If we want to learn about grit, we should look at the elderly. In the Old Testament, we are encouraged to honor our father and mother. In the original language, this meant to pause quietly and lean in to hear, for understanding. We have a lot to learn from our mothers, fathers, and elders, so let's pause and lean in with our eyes...
Nov 22, 2020•7 min
This podcast is the first of many from the book “Godly Grit” which was published in the early Spring of 2021. This first podcast is an overview of the various topics covered in the book. We read in Hebrews 12:1-2, “As for us, we have all of these great witnesses who encircle us like clouds. So we must let go of every wound that has pierced us and the sin we so easily fall into. Then we will be able to run life’s marathon race with passion and determination, for the path has been already marked o...
Nov 18, 2020•11 min
Systemic racism does not have a cure because it is not a disease but rather a symptom of the deadly disease of self-centeredness fueled by greed. This podcast is addressed to Christians who want to have a meaningful impact on their troubled world during this time of cultural chaos.
Jul 04, 2020•12 min
Our present world is filled with offense and injustice. This podcast addresses these issues from a Biblical perspective with some clear actions we can take to not just survive but thrive during times of cultural upheaval.
Jun 16, 2020•37 min
God gave us an eternal spirit. What does this mean and how should it impact how we live today?
Jan 05, 2020•25 min
God made us to have power and to exercise our creativity. How do we tap into the creative power and energy that God has provided for us?
Jan 05, 2020•30 min
What value do we have as people? Part of having the image of God is the value we have because of that image.
Jul 17, 2019•33 min
What is the image of God in man? This episode outlines the relational aspect of the image of God in man.
Jun 25, 2019•28 min
What is contentment? Why is it so hard to find contentment? Why does life seem like such a constant struggle?
Jun 16, 2019•18 min
What does it mean to be spiritually empty and how does that affect all areas of our life.
May 16, 2019•24 min
All humans struggle with the reality of their mortality. This struggle causes increased denial that can be damaging.
Apr 18, 2019•24 min
How do we choose the best path for our life? What is the burden and pressure in daily choices?
Apr 02, 2019•25 min
The struggle with meaning and the purpose of our life. How to find meaning and value.
Mar 13, 2019•29 min
The burden of isolation and loneliness. Importance of authenticity and solitude.
Mar 08, 2019•27 min
Isolation, mortality, meaninglessness and their impact.
Feb 14, 2019•15 min
