What do you desire? What are you really looking for in life? In today’s episode, find out how you can get the desires of your heart, and the things that you are looking for in life from God through the choices we make every day.
It can be argued that everyone goes through rough patches in life. And peace can come from in situation as long as there is a person with a heart that is willing to seek it. In this episode, we will begin our journey in learning more about the beatitudes and what they mean and why they are so important. And how the lives of those who experience the beatitudes, and are poor in spirit, who mourn, and who are meek, are also experiencing gifts from God and a life worth living. And while never comfor...
Did you know you are special in God's eyes? You were created to be just who you are in Him. And God will often bring two or more people together into a friendship in order to carry out a specific purpose. Preparing yourself these relationships takes work. But if you learn these biblical principles now, you will be more prepared for a successful, Christ centered relationship later. Biblical principles are the best rules to follow in order to have a successful and awesome relationship. God's love ...
Most of us will have atleast one , if not a few, significant relationships in our lifetime. And some of these relationships may be more difficult or challenging simply because we may not know what we are doing or what to expect. But time and experience should help us to navigate through future relationships in a much better way. Too many times Christians get into bad relationships expecting God to bless it. But how can he when we are told clearly not to do it in His Word? Are you in one of these...
There used to be barriers between us and the world. But now the world is in the palms of our hands. Communication has become instant, and there is nothing to keep us from sending a message around the world in a moment. While the bible has little to say about social media and the internet, it does have a lot to say about our character; and how that character ought to control our usage of it. Does your heart need a social media heart check? Find out in today's episode as some universal biblical tr...
What's your season of life? And what is God telling you through the season that you're in? Just like God has purposes for the seasons of nature, he also uses seasons in our lives to grow us, work with us, and talk to us. For some, it's a few months. For some, it's a few years. For some, good times. And for others, dark clouds. In today's episode, we will talk about how to manage the time God has given us in the different seasons of our lives. And why it's so important. Understanding this princip...
Did you know that music we listen to has the ability to make and unmake; or motivate or destroy the things around us? The tongue is one of the smallest muscles in the whole human body and yet, the tongue can choose for people whether they should come close to you or not. Words carry a lot of weight. They have the ability to destroy homes, and end friendships, create rifts between families and even start wars. And yet, some families have been brought together and relationships have been brought t...
The universal laws of relationships are not strategies or tactics, or pieces of relationship advice, but rather principles based on the physics of energy that work in each and every aspect of your life. And understanding the power of these laws , and learning how to implement them in your life will help you build healthy relationships. So what are these laws? How do they effect us? Be it good or bad. What are the choices we are making to have these relationships? In today's episode we will explo...
Laws. Civil. Ceremonial. Moral. Why do we have them? Why are these laws so important? Some choices we make may seem fantastic from our perspective when following or breaking the rules; And at other times, not so much. Especially when we can't choose the consequences. God established laws for one main reason; as a way to make our lives better if we agree , or "make a deal" with him to follow them. So what happens when we choose not to honor this "deal" Why is it so important that we are obedient ...
What is life all about? What is the purpose of existence? There has been many proposed answers to these questions. And everyone has to decide their way and actively give an answer those questions? So what is the answer from one of life's most sought after questions? Find out in today's episode.
THE LIFESPAN OF A DOLLAR $1.00 spent for lunch lasts five hours. $1.00 spent for a neck-tie lasts five weeks. $1.00 spent for a cap lasts five months. $1.00 spent for an auto lasts five years. $1.00 spent for a railroad lasts five decades. $1.00 spent in God’s service lasts for eternity.—Roger W. Babson Find out in today's episode how you can reap the benefits of giving, and what principles to follow to see how this can be made possible by God in your own life....
"You're lucky if you have 5 real friends in your lifetime " it's said. Friends, or so we think, are people who come together for times of food, fun, and fellowship. However, most of these "friends" are more of aquaintances, than true friends. True friendship is based on love, because only love will endure the tests that friends experience as they go through life together. Are you a friend of a friend? Or a friend of an associate? Find out in today's episode.
The foods that we eat are assimilated into our bodies, and become our nails, skin cells, and blood. Our health depends on wise nutrition. And in the same way, we are actually becoming-emotionally and spiritually- what we put into our minds; Setting up the foundation of every cell in our body to live. With the next question becoming; What are you eating? Not physically, but spiritually, and musically. Someone once said " You are not what you think you are; but what you think, you are." In today's...
Is dating right?; Or is dating wrong according to the bible? What are the dangers of dating? What are the benefits of dating? What standards should you have when it comes to dating? In today's episode, what a relationship should look like, why we have relationships, the purpose of dating and who we should date are explored to answer these questions with foundational pieces of truth for a Godly relationship.
Life has a sad feature today. We are connected by so much social media, yet can't connect at the deepest level of love and meaning. You can have hundreds, or even thousands of "friends", but be all alone in your life at the most critical moments. That's why friendships and relationships are so important. How is possible? And how is it possible for things to be different through God, and hope and restoration. In today's episode, we talk about how, and how in a world of broken relationships, that ...
What are you pursuing? And whatever it is, do you believe it's possible? Without a strong belief that what you're pursuing is possible, you'll fail. You'll quit on yourself before you even get half way there. That's why your mindset and your beliefs are so important. So many of our actions are determined by how we perceive things to be. Perception is powerful. And was (and is) a major part of Christian guidance throughout the bible. It allows us to act within our environment, shaping the way we ...
The look of love. Looking on Christ and allowing Him to look on you is a powerful moment. Opinions range widely about Who and What was Jesus Christ-as well as what He means in today's world. But few disagree that He forever changed the course of history and life as we jnow it. Why? Because there is something within us that seeks the face of God and desires that look of love that alone can heal and perfect us. And why Christians and non Christians alike usually can agree that Jesus is the best ro...
Have you ever received a gift that far exceeded what you could have expected? No matter what you are trying to do in life, give more than you exoect to receive. Giving is planting a seed. And the only way to have growth is to plant seeds. In this episode, we will look at how to be intentional about giving; And why?
When you think about God's purpose for your life, what actually comes to mind? There's such a broad perspective on this because some people have a clear and distinct idea on what they believe their purpose is. And then there are those who don't have any idea at all. Without purpose, life has no meaning. Isaiah tells us that "I have labored to no purpose; I have spent my labor and strength in vain and for nothing" (Isaiah 49:4). And Ephesians 2:10 (NLT): "For we are God’s masterpiece. He has cre...
Christmas has become so commercial. What is the true meaning of it now in our society? This episode looks at the true meaning of Christmas in all of this, as well as how we view it in our own lives.
The purpose of a match is to light a fire. The purpose of a light bulb is to give light. The purpose of a believer is to worship the living God and to shine His lights in a darkened world because He put us here to brighten it up. To be a LIGHT. Reflecting on the outside of us WHO is in the inside of us. Because not only are we to be sharing the light of Christ; We are to be walking in the light ourselves. Our life is a light. And through our conduct , conversations and character, is how our LIGH...
We as believers must know who God is, and why we serve God. We must learn what spiritual formation truly is, and grow in the things of God as followers of Christ. And a lot of times, we as believers want to dig deeper in our faith, but we don't know where to start, or how to fit it into our busy schedules. Spiritual formation is a process, but it is also a journey through which we open our hearts to a deeper connection with God. Today start engaging your faith on a deeper level. Closeness to God...
Being free in Christ-real freedom- means seeing things clearly. It means knowing who you are and what God has done for you in Christ. Are you truly free in Christ? Or are you bound up in some form of religion? Are you a slave to sin? Or a slave to righteousness? Today we look at having faith in Christ and following God's plans your life. What about you? Are you free in Christ truly? Find out in today's episode.
What are you thankful for in life? Sometimes, it's easier to focus on what we don't have, rather than what we do have. It's important to take time out and remember all the things to be thankful for that many of us take for granted. It will help you to treasure everything that you have. Why do you think only 1 leper returned back to thank Jesus? Today we look at this story in the Bible to see how easy it is to overlook God's blessings in our lives. Could this be you?
We are so caught up in the hustle and bustle of life that we overlook the real meaning of Christmas. We must get back to the true meaning of Christmas. After all, even Charlie Brown wanted to know what the true meaning was, and he got it. Today hopefully you will learn the true meaning of Christmas.
Are you more excited at your favorite teams' game compared to how you express excitement about things related to God? Or at your favorite artists' concert? Versus a church event? Do you put them above God's glory? Today we will look at how the 3 Hebrew boys refused to worship anyone except for God! See where you stand in this with your favorite person, and see if they are above God. Are you taking a stand for Jesus? Or taking a stand for the things of this world? Find out.
You don't know what you don't know! Are you digging into your Bible ? Or are you Biblically illiterate? As a believer, you must always dig into the Word of God in order for you to grow in God. This is critical if you plan on living the best life that God has for you. God gave us the Bible so we can grow in our relationship with Him. In this episode, we will talk about what it means to have a TRUE Biblical understanding of God.
Are you an imposter? Or a missionary? We all were fearfully and wonderfully made in the image of God, so therefore we look like Him. But the questions that we need to ask and be honest to ourselves about are "Are we acting like God? Or are we acting like the Father of this world? Satan. The answer is revealed in this week's episode.
Are you living according to the standards of God? Or to the standards of the world? Too often we set our standards according to the standards of society; instead of setting them against the standard of God's word. The rules we live by, in turn determine what we do each day. And our views of the world around us, in turn determines how we display our beliefs. Today we will look at how we are measuring our standards in order for us to live our best lives in Christ.
