Click this link to send feedback or suggestions directly to me! Season 2 Episode 15 - This episode concludes our quick look at the book "Boundaries" by Henry Cloud and John Townsend. In episode 13, we saw how God’s creation is filled with many examples and analogies of establishing healthy boundaries. So, if boundaries are indeed a biblical principle, then what things should I consider to be within my boundaries? Listen to this episode and find out. "Reflect on This" is a once-weekly, short devo...
Apr 05, 2025•9 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Click this link to send feedback or suggestions directly to me! Season 2 Episode 14 (Bonus 1) -- How do cows and sheep illustrate the biblical principle of meditating on Scripture throughout the day? Listen and find out! And remember that today's episode is released on April 1st. (Hint, hint! Wink, wink!) 😊
Apr 01, 2025•3 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Click this link to send feedback or suggestions directly to me! Season 2 Episode 13 -- Is this concept of healthy emotional boundaries actually a biblical principle? In other words, do we see any examples of this principle in the Bible, or in God's creation around us? But even if this principle is indeed biblical, wouldn't the setting of healthy emotional boundaries keep us from experiencing community with other people? Well, listen to today's episode and find out! "Reflect on This" is a once-we...
Mar 30, 2025•7 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Click this link to send feedback or suggestions directly to me! Season 2 Episode 12 -- Spiritual knowledge is a good thing, right? After all, it helps us to learn about the ways and nature of God. But Jesus warned about a serious consequence of putting our spiritual knowledge ahead of virtuous character in our spiritual development. What is that consequence? Listen and find out! "Reflect on This" is a once-weekly, short devotional podcast. In these devotionals, I share the things I am learning a...
Mar 23, 2025•8 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Click this link to send feedback or suggestions directly to me! Season 2 Episode 11 -- What was the "knowledge" that the apostle Paul was referring to when he wrote to the believers in Corinth that "knowledge puffs up" (1 Corinthians 8:1)? And what important principle does God want us to see and embrace from this verse? So many questions! But you are in luck -- today's episode has all the answers! "Reflect on This" is a once-weekly, short devotional podcast. In these devotionals, I share the thi...
Mar 16, 2025•8 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Click this link to send feedback or suggestions directly to me! Season 2 Episode 10 -- What can we learn about giving attention to God and others by observing a herd of elk? Listen and find out! "Reflect on This" is a once-weekly, short devotional podcast. In these devotionals, I share the things I am learning about the ways and nature of God, in what I hope are practical and meaningful ways. If you like the podcast, please tell your friends and family about it, subscribe, and leave a favorable ...
Mar 09, 2025•7 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Click this link to send feedback or suggestions directly to me! Season 2 Episode 9 -- Have you ever struggled to avoid succumbing to a sinful thought or action, something that you continue to tell yourself not to do, but then find yourself caving to the temptation? Even with determination and willpower, it is very hard to avoid these besetting sins. What if I told you there is a better way? Just listen to this episode to find out about that better way! "Reflect on This" is a once-weekly, short d...
Mar 02, 2025•7 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Click this link to send feedback or suggestions directly to me! Season 2 Episode 8 -- In the parable of the weeds, I recently discovered a powerful application to my life, that goes beyond the obvious understanding of how the harvest time in this parable is referring to the end of the age. It also has an important application to our everyday life. What is that application? Listen and find out! "Reflect on This" is a once-weekly, short devotional podcast. In these devotionals, I share the things ...
Feb 23, 2025•7 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Click this link to send feedback or suggestions directly to me! Season 2 Episode 7 -- What insights can we learn about our relationship with God from the verse in Genesis that states that "Enoch walked with God?" And what additional insights does the New Testament offer us about Enoch? Listen and find out! "Reflect on This" is a once-weekly, short devotional podcast. In these devotionals, I share the things I am learning about the ways and nature of God, in what I hope are practical and meaningf...
Feb 16, 2025•7 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Click this link to send feedback or suggestions directly to me! Season 2 Episode 6 - How does the early church question of whether or not to eat meat sacrificed to idols relate to how we interact with other believers within the body of Christ? Listen to this episode and find out. "Reflect on This" is a once-weekly, short devotional podcast. In these devotionals, I share the things I am learning about the ways and nature of God, in what I hope are practical and meaningful ways. If you like the po...
Feb 09, 2025•8 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Click this link to send feedback or suggestions directly to me! Season 2 Episode 5 - In this episode, I share how a dear friend's challenge to expand the way I approach God is so consistent with the very words of Jesus regarding true worshipers. Curious about my friend's challenge? Listen and find out! "Reflect on This" is a once-weekly, short devotional podcast. In these devotionals, I share the things I am learning about the ways and nature of God, in what I hope are practical and meaningful w...
Feb 02, 2025•8 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Click this link to send feedback or suggestions directly to me! Season 2 Episode 4 - Do you ever find your mind wandering when you hear someone reading a Bible verse that is very familiar to you? Do you tend to gloss over the words when you are reading it, because you may unconsciously be thinking, "Yea, yea. I know what this verse means"? Well, I must confess that I sometimes find myself doing that. In today's episode, I share what God sometimes nudges me to do in these moments. "Reflect on Thi...
Jan 26, 2025•7 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Click this link to send feedback or suggestions directly to me! Season 2 Episode 3 - In this episode, I deliver on my promise to give an additional perspective on the familiar passage from Ephesians 5 on husbands and wives, by viewing the passage through the lens of the chapter theme of "walking in love" (verse 2) and the summary statement of HOW to walk in love (verse 21). Curious? Then listen and find out more! "Reflect on This" is a once-weekly, short devotional podcast. In these devotionals,...
Jan 19, 2025•7 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Click this link to send feedback or suggestions directly to me! Season 2 Episode 2 - A helpful method of understanding a Bible passage is to step back and find the main theme of the chapter. In other words, discover the context of the passage. I recently used this method when reading Ephesians 5:22-33, the familiar passage for understanding God's plan for the relationship of husband and wife. Want to know what I discovered is the main theme of this chapter? Listen and find out! "Reflect on This"...
Jan 12, 2025•6 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Click this link to send feedback or suggestions directly to me! Season 2 Episode 1 - In today's episode, I am going to encourage you to NOT set new goals for this year. Yes, you read this correctly. Listen, and see what biblical recommendations a leading personal and professional life coach offers instead. "Reflect on This" is a once-weekly, short devotional podcast. In these devotionals, I share the things I am learning about the ways and nature of God, in what I hope are practical and meaningf...
Jan 05, 2025•7 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Click this link to send feedback or suggestions directly to me! Season 1 Episode 53 - In our world today, there is much uncertainty, conflict, and fear. So, how should followers of Jesus be intentional about heeding God's frequent call in the Bible to be courageous? Listen to this episode and find out 3 specific ways. "Reflect on This" is a once-weekly, short devotional podcast. In these devotionals, I share the things I am learning about the ways and nature of God, in what I hope are practical ...
Dec 29, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 53
Click this link to send feedback or suggestions directly to me! Season 1 Episode 52 - Do you ever feel that your life is insignificant? I pray that this true story will be an encouragement to you to be faithful to God's call on your life, and to wait patiently for the fruit of your faithfulness. Here is a link to the video mentioned in this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fbgWa5pH3g “Mary, Did You Know?” Written by: Buddy Greene, Mark Lowry. Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc. "Reflec...
Dec 22, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 52
Click this link to send feedback or suggestions directly to me! Season 1 Episode 51 - I had not realized until recently all of the similarities of the Joseph in Genesis and the Joseph in the Gospels. What are those similarities? Listen to the episode and find out! "Reflect on This" is a once-weekly, short devotional podcast, where I am sharing what I am learning about the ways and nature of God, through applying my study of the Scriptures in practical and meaningful ways. If you like the podcast...
Dec 15, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 51
Click this link to send feedback or suggestions directly to me! Season 1 Episode 50 - One of the most common word pictures we encounter in our faith journey turns out to be one of the richest in meaning for me. Listen and see if you also identify with this wonderful word picture from the Scriptures. "Reflect on This" is a once-weekly, short devotional podcast, where I am sharing what I am learning about the ways and nature of God, through applying my study of the Scriptures in practical and mean...
Dec 08, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 50
Click this link to send feedback or suggestions directly to me! Season 1 Episode 49 - Is it possible to actually listen to the voice of God? And if so, are there some practical and biblical tips on how to learn to listen to the voice of God? Are there any benefits to hearing the voice of God? Listen to this episode and find out! "Reflect on This" is a once-weekly, short devotional podcast, where I am sharing what I am learning about the ways and nature of God, through applying my study of the Sc...
Dec 01, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 49
Click this link to send feedback or suggestions directly to me! Season 1 Episode 48 - When you hear someone talking about listening to the voice of God, does it sound like something that only "super-Christians" can experience? In this episode, we will discuss some Bible passages that offer encouraging news about who can hear God's voice, and practical tips on how to do so. "Reflect on This" is a once-weekly, short devotional podcast, where I am sharing what I am learning about the ways and natur...
Nov 24, 2024•8 min•Season 1Ep. 48
Click this link to send feedback or suggestions directly to me! Season 1 Episode 47 - Is it possible for believers to hear the voice of God? What does the Bible say about this? Tune into this episode and find out! "Reflect on This" is a once-weekly, short devotional podcast, where I am sharing what I am learning about the ways and nature of God, through applying my study of the Scriptures in practical and meaningful ways. If you like the podcast, please tell your friends and family about it, sub...
Nov 17, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 47
Click this link to send feedback or suggestions directly to me! Season 1 Episode 46 - In this episode, I review the personal story of how God first began to teach me important lessons on personal communication - lessons that I am still seeking to master. "Reflect on This" is a once-weekly, short devotional podcast, where I am sharing what I am learning about the ways and nature of God, through applying my study of the Scriptures in practical and meaningful ways. If you like the podcast, please t...
Nov 10, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 46
Click this link to send feedback or suggestions directly to me! Season 1 Episode 45 - Should followers of Christ "talk to themselves?" Well, King David and the Apostle Paul both make a solid case in the Scriptures for doing so -- by speaking biblical truths to our souls. Listen, and see if you agree. "Reflect on This" is a once-weekly, short devotional podcast, where I am sharing what I am learning about the ways and nature of God, through applying my study of the Scriptures in practical and mea...
Nov 03, 2024•8 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Click this link to send feedback or suggestions directly to me! Season 1 Episode 44 - In this episode, I look at whether there are one or two natures at war within a believer, and how the biblical answer to this question brings hope and freedom. "Reflect on This" is the podcast version of short email devotionals I send to my family and friends, where I am sharing what I am learning about the ways and nature of God, through applying my study of the Scriptures in practical and meaningful ways. If ...
Oct 27, 2024•9 min
Click this link to send feedback or suggestions directly to me! Season 1 Episode 43 - In this episode, I reveal the lie that contributes to believers not always acting like who they are in Christ. "Reflect on This" is the podcast version of short email devotionals I send to my family and friends, where I am sharing what I am learning about the ways and nature of God, through applying my study of the Scriptures in practical and meaningful ways. If you like the podcast, please tell your friends an...
Oct 20, 2024•8 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Click this link to send feedback or suggestions directly to me! Season 1 Episode 42 - In this episode, we explore a topic that is essential for us to understand, in order to avoid self-sufficiency and eliminate our striving to be righteous. Understanding this topic is the beginning of genuine freedom. What is the topic? Listen to find out! "Reflect on This" is the podcast version of short email devotionals I send to my family and friends, where I am sharing what I am learning about the ways and ...
Oct 14, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Click this link to send feedback or suggestions directly to me! Season 1 Episode 41 - How many times have you seen or heard of Christians who are struggling to make their lives count for Christ, only to discover that the Christian life isn’t working out for them like it’s supposed to? For this situation , what is the advice that Christians most often hear? In this episode, we talk about this common advice, what the flaw in this advice is, and what the biblical approach should be. "Reflect on Thi...
Oct 07, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 41
Click this link to send feedback or suggestions directly to me! Season 1 Episode 40 - In this episode, I share a powerful nugget of wisdom that a leadership coach learned early in his career. It is summarized in four important words, and it is a clever way of remembering some powerful biblical principles. "Reflect on This" is the podcast version of short email devotionals I send to my family and friends, where I am sharing the things I am learning about the ways and nature of God, through applyi...
Sep 29, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Click this link to send feedback or suggestions directly to me! Season 1 Episode 39 - There are a LOT of things that God is simultaneously listening to, in both heaven and on earth. That alone is amazing. But there is one sound that God pays special attention to. What is it? Listen and find out! (Portions of this episode are excerpted from the blog post entitled “What Does God Listen For?” by Seth Lewis.) "Reflect on This" is the podcast version of short email devotionals I send to my family and...
Sep 22, 2024•6 min•Season 1Ep. 39
