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Click this link to send feedback or suggestions directly to me! Season 3 Episode 22 -- Christians acknowledge that there is only one God, and this one God exists as one essence in three persons – God the Father, God the Son (Jesus), and God the Holy Spirit. Recently, as I was searching the Scriptures to answer a question about one of Jesus' statements regarding His relationship with the Father, I began to see some helpful, practical life applications of this doctrine. Curious what those applicat...
Click this link to send feedback or suggestions directly to me! Season 3 Episode 21 -- A theoretical method to approach important parts of our life is often helpful, especially when it is based on truth and experience. Yet, sometimes we also need concrete examples to help us to see how to apply these methods to our particular situation. In this episode, I try to get really practical, as I walk through a recent example of my time in the Bible, using the theoretical framework I originally presente...
Click this link to send feedback or suggestions directly to me! Season 3 Episode 20 -- There is an important character quality that, if we express it regularly, will inspire others, build strong relationships, help us to withstand pressure, and help us to become more resourceful. Wow! We all could use that in every area of our lives: where we live, work, and play. What is this character quality? Listen to this episode and find out! (And to hear more about this character quality, be sure to also ...
Click this link to send feedback or suggestions directly to me! Season 3 Episode 19 -- Engrafting is a common practice in horticulture. Engrafting is the process of splicing a branch from one tree into another tree. The spliced branch will retain its original desirable properties (such as the type of fruit, leaves, etc.), and will receive nourishment from the stock tree. Did you know that this is a wonderful word picture for a foundational biblical principle? Listen to this episode and find out ...
Click this link to send feedback or suggestions directly to me! Season 3 Episode 18 -- What important lesson can we learn about prayer from honey bees? Listen to this episode and find out! "Reflect on This" is a once-a-week, short devotional podcast, where I share what I am learning about following Jesus, through applying eternal biblical principles to life, in practical ways. Not religion, but RELATIONSHIP - relationship with Jesus! If you like the podcast, please tell your friends and family a...
Click this link to send feedback or suggestions directly to me! Season 3 Episode 17 -- If you were asked for one rule that succinctly captures the way by which we should live, work, and play, what would you say? Would you consider the Golden Rule as the answer? And, by the way, why is it called "the Golden Rule?" And how does it differ from similar statements of Eastern religions? Listen to this episode and find out! "Reflect on This" is a once-a-week, short devotional podcast, where I share wha...
Drawing inspiration from figures like inventor Thomas Edison, who rebuilt after a devastating fire, and biblical characters Moses and Joseph, this episode emphasizes that failures are not to be feared but embraced as crucial learning experiences. It delves into how these individuals used their setbacks for personal and spiritual growth, ultimately preparing them for greater purposes. The discussion concludes with practical biblical principles on how to wisely navigate and grow from life's inevitable failures.
Click this link to send feedback or suggestions directly to me! Season 3 Episode 15 -- Have you ever noticed how God uses our mistakes (and even our sins) to teach us important life lessons? Check out today's episode, and find out what I learned from a shameful and embarrassing thing I did in the second grade! "Reflect on This" is a once-a-week, short devotional podcast, where I share what I am learning about following Jesus, through applying eternal biblical principles to life, in practical way...
Click this link to send feedback or suggestions directly to me! Season 3 Episode 14 - How do you view the troubles or challenges of life that come your way? Did you know that your view of these challenges reveals a lot about your understanding of yourself and God? Listen to this episode to learn more! "Reflect on This" is a once-a-week, short devotional podcast, where I share what I am learning about following Jesus, through applying eternal biblical principles to life, in practical ways. Not re...
Click this link to send feedback or suggestions directly to me! Season 3 Episode 13 -- I have recently been reflecting on the well-known verse that speaks of walking "through the valley of the shadow of death." I have always thought that this is referring solely to the time of approaching death at the end of our lives. In the latest episode of this podcast, I share my realization of the much broader application of this verse to our lives. Listen and be encouraged! "Reflect on This" is a once-a-w...
Click this link to send feedback or suggestions directly to me! Season 3 Episode 12 - A recent post by Shaun Hall on LinkedIn on the routine and consistent inspection of airport runways and gate areas for FOD reminded me of several important biblical principles of life. Curious? Listen to the latest episode of my podcast and find out more! "Reflect on This" is a once-a-week, short devotional podcast, where I share what I am learning about following Jesus, through applying eternal biblical princi...
Click this link to send feedback or suggestions directly to me! Season 3 Episode 11 -- Have you ever noticed how often we can slip into using “Christian phrases” in our everyday life, without fully understanding what the words mean? For example, so many of us (including myself) typically end our prayers with the words “in Jesus’ name.” Recently, I began to wonder what the phrase “in Jesus’ name” really means. So, I went before the Lord, and asked Him to guide me in the Scriptures to a better und...
Click this link to send feedback or suggestions directly to me! Season 3 Episode 10 - If you are like me, it is easy to read historical books in the Bible as mere history, and miss the biblical principles that God desires to teach us. In this episode, I share 3 lessons I learned from Acts 11, as I was more intentional in listening to the Holy Spirit as I read. See if the applications I share resonate with you. (You can also read the transcript at https://www.buzzsprout.com/2271115 .) "Reflect on...
Click this link to send feedback or suggestions directly to me! Season 3 Episode 9 -- Lions live in groups called prides. A pride works together as they stalk their prey. The method they utilize illustrates an important biblical principle of life. Curious about what principle of life I am referring to? Listen to this episode and find out! "Reflect on This" is a once-a-week, short devotional podcast, where I share what I am learning about following Jesus, through applying eternal biblical princip...
Click this link to send feedback or suggestions directly to me! Season 3 Episode 8 -- In 2 Timothy 2:22, Paul encourages believers to not merely run away FROM lust, but he also said what to run TOWARD (godly character qualities) and WHOM TO RUN WITH (other believers). But what is the importance of that last part -- to run "together with those who call on the Lord?" And can you give me some practical, everyday examples of how to do that? To find out the answers, check out this episode! "Reflect o...
Click this link to send feedback or suggestions directly to me! Season 3 Episode 7 -- In a previous episode from Season 2, I shared about a biblical principle which I call the Replacement Principle. Ever since I discovered this principle in 2 Timothy 2:22, I have begun to see it in other places in the Bible as well. Want to find out what this principle is? Want to hear about other passages that reinforce this principle? Listen to this episode and find out! "Reflect on This" is a once-a-week, sho...
Click this link to send feedback or suggestions directly to me! Season 3 Episode 6 -- I enjoy seeing people applying biblical principles to daily life. In today's episode, I share how a social media post about the desired virtues of Human Resources departments aligned very well with some biblical principles about leadership. What are those principles? Listen and find out! "Reflect on This" is a once-a-week, short devotional podcast, where I share what I am learning about following Jesus, through...
Click this link to send feedback or suggestions directly to me! Season 3 Episode 5 -- Let's conclude our look at lessons we can learn from the life of John the Baptist, and some additional ways that we should follow his example and prepare the way of the Lord in our generation. "Reflect on This" is a once-a-week, short devotional podcast, where I share what I am learning about following Jesus, through applying eternal biblical principles to life, in practical ways. Not religion, but RELATIONSHIP...
Click this link to send feedback or suggestions directly to me! Season 3 Episode 4 -- I have always thought that John the Baptist, who heralded the appearing of Jesus as the long-awaited Messiah, was a very interesting Bible character. But did you know that there are lessons we can learn from this man, and many ways that we should follow the example of John and prepare the way of the Lord in our generation? Listen and find out! "Reflect on This" is a once-a-week, short devotional podcast, where ...
Click this link to send feedback or suggestions directly to me! Season 3 Episode 3 - In this episode, I share the amazing backstory of Chris Tomlin, an American contemporary Christian music singer, songwriter, and worship leader. In this episode, I share an unlikely sequence of events: how his calling to ministry began, the prophetic word that shaped his life, and how a 30-year journey with a mentor led Chris to the National Day of Prayer. "Reflect on This" is a once-a-week, short devotional pod...
Click this link to send feedback or suggestions directly to me! Season 3 Episode 2 -- It's that time of year when we are often motivated to create goals for the year. Is there a way to get God's perspective in this process? You bet! Listen and find out some helpful biblical principles related to this endeavor. "Reflect on This" is a once-a-week, short devotional podcast, where I share what I am learning about following Jesus, through applying eternal biblical principles to life, in practical way...
Click this link to send feedback or suggestions directly to me! Season 3 Episode 1 -- Have you ever heard the following statement? "Man's chief end is to glorify God and to enjoy Him forever." What exactly does "enjoying God" mean? What does it look like? I asked the Holy Spirit to guide me to Bible passages and biblical principles that offered insights into the answers. Listen and find out what I learned! "Reflect on This" is a once-a-week, short devotional podcast, where I share what I am lear...
Click this link to send feedback or suggestions directly to me! Season 2 Episode 53 -- Over the centuries, in various ways, many people have asked the question, “What is truth?” For some people, truth has become relative, instead of absolute. For example, you might hear people say, “That may be true for you, but not for me.” In the Bible, Jesus gives a clear answer to this question. What is that answer? Listen and find out! "Reflect on This" is a once-a-week, short devotional podcast. In these d...
Click this link to send feedback or suggestions directly to me! Season 2 Episode 52 - In this episode, I review a familiar part of the Christmas story, to emphasize one character quality in Joseph that we sometimes overlook. I then use this as an example of one part of the two-part biblical mandate for godly men. What are those two aspects of biblical mandate? Listen and find out. "Reflect on This" is a once-a-week, short devotional podcast. In these devotionals, I share the things I am learning...
Click this link to send feedback or suggestions directly to me! Season 2 Episode 51 - For some, the holidays are wonderful times, filled with joy. But for others, they are anything but joyful. If you are one of those people who find little joy in the holidays, listen and see if the discoveries I share in this episode will be helpful. "Reflect on This" is a once-a-week, short devotional podcast. In these devotionals, I share the things I am learning about the ways and nature of God, through apply...
Click this link to send feedback or suggestions directly to me! Season 2 Episode 50 -- In the last episode, I shared the "what" of salvation -- that we are God's masterfully created workmanship. In this episode, I continue this discussion by sharing the "why" of salvation, and offer some practical applications to these powerful principles. Listen and see if these applications resonate with you! "Reflect on This" is a once-a-week, short devotional podcast. In these devotionals, I share the things...
Click this link to send feedback or suggestions directly to me! Season 2 Episode 49 -- What do you think about when you are admiring beautiful outdoor scenery? I think about how creation is a giant display of God's works of art. In this episode, I share an "ah-ha" moment I had recently about God's supreme work of art: the human being. And I share a great word picture given to us in a poem by Corrie ten Boom. Listen and get the full scoop! "Reflect on This" is a once-a-week, short devotional podc...
Click this link to send feedback or suggestions directly to me! Season 2 Episode 48 -- I recently came across something that I wrote and gave to my children many years ago. I was passing along to them 4 key truths that I wanted them to embrace. In today's episode, I share with you that writing. Want to know what I said? Listen to today's episode and find out! "Reflect on This" is a once-a-week, short devotional podcast. In these devotionals, I share the things I am learning about the ways and na...
Click this link to send feedback or suggestions directly to me! Season 2 Episode 47 - As we approach Thanksgiving, it seems appropriate to reflect upon the biblical principle of giving thanks. Did you know that the New Testament encourages us to employ two methods of giving thanks? Listen and find out what they are. "Reflect on This" is a once-a-week, short devotional podcast. In these devotionals, I share the things I am learning about the ways and nature of God, through applying my study of th...
Click this link to send feedback or suggestions directly to me! Season 2 Episode 46 -- In Galatians chapter 5, we find a list of wonderful characteristics that the indwelling Holy Spirit freely produces in the lives of followers of Jesus. But have you ever noticed that hope is NOT in this list? In today's episode, we explore a possible explanation for this, which comes from exploring another familiar Bible passage. "Reflect on This" is a once-weekly, short devotional podcast. In these devotional...
