Send us a text You read the title right - it's time for a break. Due to being out of town because of preaching engagements and vacation, we will be taking a break from the podcast for three weeks until August 3rd. I prayerfully made this decision, but it was the right decision to ensure I could restore some balance to my life. Well...we all struggle with balance sometimes. We know that there is a season & time for everything, but when is that? I believe the closer we draw to God & his wi...
Jul 09, 2021•10 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Send us a text Is there anything like seeing your little boy or girl yell your name as they run into your arms? That's exactly what my daughter did today when she came to visit me working at one of the coffeeshops in town. It was precious and needed. We had a rough day yesterday, and such a gesture reaffirmed our love. Well...some of you listening in might think that because of things you've done, God could not possibly want you back. But you're wrong. It doesn't matter what you've done, he want...
Jul 08, 2021•11 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Send us a text Ronnie and I were back at it on the racquetball court today, but this time was a little different. On our last game together, about 12 kids had their faces pressed against the glass watching us play and cheering us on. It was fun, and gave us renewed energy to play hard because they were behind us! Well...well all need to have someone in our corner, cheering us on in this life. Not only all those who are hero's of faith in the Scripture, but also in our local churches. Let's encou...
Jul 07, 2021•9 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Send us a text After some more service work done to the new car (yes, it had to go back) - we finally have it up and running. Today I took it in to get some routine maintenance done, things like the oil change, replacing the air filter, etc. These are little things, but if they are neglected, they can result in big problems. Well...Jesus said in his ministry that being faithful even in the little things is of the upmost importance. It is when we neglect the little things in our marriages, relati...
Jul 06, 2021•9 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Send us a text I had a study with a friend today who went through some old DVD's of his and realized many of them were one's he had purchased before he became a Christian. They did not have the kind of content that he knew a Christian should watch, so he asked what he should do with them? Easy - simply throw them away. Well...anything that keeps us from growing closer to Jesus needs to very simply be thrown away. In fact, we ought to think like Paul, and consider those things as good as garbage ...
Jul 02, 2021•9 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Send us a text We had an appointment in Lexington for Dane and were going to pick up our new car afterwards. However, we were called and originally led to believe they put us off and never fixed the car, and that I took a day off of work for nothing. I was frustrated and upset, but once we got down to the bottom of things, there was simply a miscommunication. It was ready, and I felt stupid for how I acted. Well...the Proverbs have much to say about the fool and his anger. How we are quick tempe...
Jul 01, 2021•10 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Send us a text We purchased a new vehicle today, and while at the dealer I saw an entire wall dedicated in honor of our service men & women. Those who served in these roles were to write their names on the wall, so that they would not be forgotten. Well...do you realize that God has written your name on the palms of his hands? He has not forgotten you, in fact, if you serve him then your name is even written in the book of life in heaven. Where is your name written? #SetYourMindAbovePodcast...
Jun 30, 2021•9 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Send us a text At dinner last night, Dane was not paying much attention during the prayer before we ate. Ava immediately took action, proceeding to walk her younger brother through what he is supposed to do during prayer. It was a sweet and touching moment as our children were teaching each other about talking to God. Well...we are all still learning how to pray. Even the apostles asked Jesus how to pray in their lives. Think about people who have impacted you with their prayers, what lessons ha...
Jun 29, 2021•9 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Send us a text My daughter finished a whole week of perfect potty training, so I took her out for a daddy daughter date. It went great...until she puked all over me and herself in the bathroom. Yeah, that happened. While I was concerned about the mess, Kylie was more concerned about the underlying issue of why it happened - so we check her blood sugar and it was low. Well...we are all spiritually sick, and sometimes we are guilty of just trying to clean up our mess without addressing the heart o...
Jun 25, 2021•10 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Send us a text Last night, someone was so kind and left us some homemade bread on top of our car to take home after Bible class. They even told me they had something for me before class started. The problem is, I cannot for the life of me remember who it was! I just want to tell them thankful for their kind & thoughtful gift. Well...all of us have been given the gift of the bread of life, that is the gift of Jesus Christ. Are you grateful for such a gift? Or do we simply take him for granted...
Jun 24, 2021•10 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Send us a text Tune in for a special announcement! I need your help, and your feedback. Help to grow the podcast, and feedback on...daily journals! 3 things to take joy in, 3 things to pray for, 3 things to be thankful for (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18). #SetYourMindAbovePodcast
Jun 23, 2021•4 min
Send us a text My wife took the kids to the park yesterday. As they were swinging, enjoying the sunshine and watching the geese, my daughter looks up at Kylie and says, "Mommy, God must really love me." Out of the mouth of babes, with all the blessings around her, she couldn't help but feel God's love in it all. Well...have you ever wondered why God made the world that he did? Why things are beautiful? Why we can taste and smell what we can? It's because he loves us, and he made a world for us t...
Jun 23, 2021•10 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Send us a text I was at my barbers when he swept the floor and asked how it looked. I told him it looked good, that was until he swept it again with a special broom meant for hair. All kinds of stuff came up off the floor I couldn't see at the surface level. I guess it wasn't so good after all. Well...neither are we. On the surface we might feel like we are a good person, but that's the entire point of the gospel: we are not. We desperately need to be made righteous by the only one who was good ...
Jun 22, 2021•10 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Send us a text I know normally we deal with ordinary events, but I had something extraordinary happen yesterday. I had the chance to have a phone call with one of my favorite musicians of all time, Mat Kearney. I was star struck and stunned, but it was so much fun to chat with him for a few minutes. It was a once in a lifetime opportunity. Well...we all have the chance not once, but everyday, to talk to someone far greater - the Creator of this world. Through prayer, even if you aren't sure what...
Jun 18, 2021•12 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Send us a text Sometimes things can slip your mind that you are supposed to do, like renewing the registration for your car for example. At least, that's what slipped my mind this week. I realized it while we were out of town, and set my mind to fix it as soon as possible. I certainly wasn't going to ignore it now that I knew, that would be foolish. Well....there is a big difference between making a mistake & fixing it, or continuing to make the same mistakes with no resolve to change. The f...
Jun 17, 2021•10 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Send us a text I did lunch with a wonderful young man this afternoon who has been raised by godly parents to love God & love others. It's taken hard work and dedication to raise their children. But it's not easy. The waitress today visited with me about her daughter, and we shared our challenges we both are facing with our own children together. Well...raising children right is hard, but it's worth it. They are a blessing from God, and while it's a lot of responsibility, it's worth it. So do...
Jun 16, 2021•10 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Send us a text During our weekend getaway to North Carolina, we visited Grandfather Mountain. We started up to go across the swinging bridge when suddenly a storm came through. They closed the bridge which was tossed about in the storm outside, but we were safe in the lodge built on the firm foundation of the mountain. Well...what is your faith like? A faith that hears, but does not obey, is a faith without foundation. When the storms of life come suddenly, you will surely fall. But a faith that...
Jun 15, 2021•10 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Send us a text My son is all boy. Over the past few days, he has attempted over and over again to eat the dog food that is set out for the dog here in at my in-laws house. We keep stopping him and he's getting frustrated. To him, we're just being mean by not letting him eat what he wants and thinks is food. But what he doesn't realize is we are protecting him, it's for his good. Well...our Father has also established rules & boundaries for us his children. We might not always like them, even...
Jun 11, 2021•10 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Send us a text On our way to North Carolina today, a car went flying past us doing close to 100 mph! Suddenly, another car went in pursuit of him and flipped on his lights - an undercover police vehicle! My first thought was that sweet justice was served, until the police officer just slowed him down but didn't pull him over. What? How could he give him a break despite the fact he had clearly broken the law? Well...just like this instance, we all have been extended grace despite that fact that w...
Jun 10, 2021•11 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Send us a text We are prepping for another weekend get away, this time to North Carolina, and I needed to mow our yard before we leave. I had the opportunity to do it Monday, but put it off because I didn't feel like it assuming I would get another chance. But, the weather has prevented that, and now my negligence will cost me. Well...how many times do we know the right thing to do, but because we just don't feel like it we put off doing it? We must be careful, our negligence can come at a great...
Jun 09, 2021•9 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Send us a text We went out to eat last night, and when the wait time was going to be much longer than we had anticipated, my daughter popped off and yelled, "Oh, come one!" I wonder where she learned that from. You guessed it, she's been watching me. Well...we can be in influence for good or evil on others. You might not think so, but someone is always watching. We must be so careful then what kind of an example we set for others in our lives. #SetYourMindAbovePodcast...
Jun 08, 2021•10 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Send us a text Our son Dane got his cast off of his leg yesterday morning, which is now fully healed! Or, mostly healed, you might say. While the bone is good as new, his leg being broken and casted has affected other areas of his body. His hips are off, his muscles are weak, and it's going to take time for him to be back to normal. Well...when we are broken in our lives, we must realize the same goes for us. We are affected in all ways: physically, intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually w...
Jun 04, 2021•10 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Send us a text I received a phone call that brought me to my knees yesterday, as one of our young mothers who was giving birth had everything go sideways. Her life was in danger, the babies life was in danger. All we could do was beg the Lord our God for mercy & grace on these souls. Well...do we realize that is exactly what God wants us to do as his children? He cares for us more than we could possibly understand, and he wants us to come to him with our heavy hearts. #SetYourMindAbovePodcas...
Jun 03, 2021•11 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Send us a text I have been a Portland Trailblazer fan for most of my life, and last night I witnessed Damian Lillard set history with a performance no other player has ever achieved. Sadly, despite his unparalleled efforts, the Blazers lost because everyone else played so poorly. A team cannot succeed because of one player, it takes everyone working together. Well...in the same way, we cannot succeed when we go at this life alone. Be it marriage, parenting, work, or more than anything the church...
Jun 02, 2021•11 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Send us a text I was listening to another podcast yesterday where a friend of mine discussed a house he built years ago. He was getting sober, and this other brother in Christ invested in him when no one else would. He invited him to build something special because he believed in him. Well...Jesus has done the very same for you and me. In our struggle against sin, Jesus invested in us while we were yet sinners. Now he invites us to help build a spiritual home, his church. #SetYourMindAbovePodcas...
Jun 01, 2021•11 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Send us a text For the first time ever, my wife and I will be away from both of our children for a night. We are not nervous though, because our children are in the best of care with someone who will care for them like her own. We trust her, and our children must obey her until we return. Well...Christ has left elders to serve as stewards over his church until he comes again. They are to protect, feed, and care for the God's children as trustworthy men, and we are to submit to them just as we wo...
May 28, 2021•8 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Send us a text A man in a pink suit walked into the coffee shop yesterday, ordered a $3 tea, and then tipped two hard working baristas $100. I didn't see him do it myself, but the baristas told me about the matter after he left. They were so grateful. Well...God loves a cheerful giver. When we give freely to others, God is glorified and we store up treasures in heaven! #SetYourMindAbovePodcast
May 27, 2021•9 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Send us a text Last night during dinner, Dane was throwing his food onto the wall and all over the floor. I wagged my finger and told him no, which he then repeated back to me while continuing throw his food. I didn't need him to repeat me, I needed him to obey me. Well...I believe we can behave the same way as God's children sometimes. We merely repeat what he has said to do to others without actually doing it ourselves. God has no desire for us to just echo his words, he wants us to live them....
May 26, 2021•9 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Send us a text I turned 31 years old today, and it has been a wonderful day celebrating my special day with my family so far. Our real celebration will be this weekend, and I'm anxiously looking forward to it. Birthdays are important, a celebration of life...and yet so many that have been born are still not alive. Well...we must be born again. True life is found in Christ, where we are transformed in this life and promised a life to come. #SetYourMindAbovePodcast...
May 25, 2021•12 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Send us a text My wife and I recently started watching the Angel original series called, "The Chosen" about the ministry of Jesus & his disciples and have loved it. We have loved how these biblical characters have been brought to life, how relatable they are and how "real" they are depicted. Well....they were real people! They had emotions, struggles, victories and failures just like you and me. These were not demi-gods, they were normal men & women. If God could do great things through ...
May 21, 2021•10 min•Season 1Ep. 8
