Everyone seems to be easily offended these days. And yet we can balk when others are offended at us over seemingly small things. A double standard of forgiveness, for sure. But when we realize our forgiveness of others impacts God's forgiveness of us, we need to reexamine ourselves to see if we have truly forgiven others as we have been forgiven. Bible Reading: Matthew 6-8 Scripture Verse of the Day: Matthew 6:14-15
No one volunteers for discipline, right? Whether it is the discipline of working out or eating healthily, our body fights us all the way. So it is with discipline we encounter in this life, whether for wrongdoing or just consequences in a fallen world. We would not seek it, yet God can use it for our good. Bible Reading: Job 5-6 Scripture Verse of the Day: Job 5:17
Ever feel surrounded by problems? Sometimes we can be overwhelmed and feel like there is no rescue. But God. He surrounds us and protects and defends us. And • God surrounding us is greater than any troubles that do. Bible Reading: Psalms 5-6 Scripture Verse of the Day: Psalm 5:12
Summary: None of God's plans will be thwarted. Everything He has purposed will come to pass. But still we can fear. Why? Because we look at the waves. We forget that we have the God of this universe WITH us. And maybe we don't fully trust His intentions . . . Bible Reading: Isaiah 13-18 Scripture Verse of the Day: Isaiah 14:24
Summary: It's ironic that the flesh of man is resistant to the One Who made us. We sometimes fight against God—the One Who fights for us and lays down His life for us. But when we trust that God hears and sees us, we submit to His ways and boldly step out with God. Bible Reading: Joshua 9-12 Scripture Verse of the Day: Joshua 10:14
Summary: Everyone wants to be blessed, right? But trouble arises when we forget the purpose of that blessing. God's blessing on us is ultimately for His glory, as a witness for others to see what we are going to do with that blessing and how we will bless others. Bible Reading: Genesis 9-12 Scripture Verse of the Day: Genesis 12:2
Have you ever gotten what you did not deserve? Maybe it was a punch in the face, or abuse? Sometimes we can blame God when suffering happens. But what about being blessed when we did not earn it? Maybe it was a check in the mail or maybe it was forgiveness. What if we did not believe or receive that gift? We would still be indebted. Bible Reading: Romans 3-5 Scripture Verse of the Day: Romans 4:3
Admitting we are wrong is not easy. But it will bless us abundantly. In our weaknesses we are strong. Repentance is a humbling position that keeps us on mission. Bible Reading: Matthew 3-5 Scripture Verse of the Day: Matthew 3:8
Some believe in karma, others bad luck, but the truth is that in this life we will all reap what we sow. But God. His grace covers us and though we will suffer consequences in this life as we live in a fallen world, we ultimately don't get what we truly deserve. Bible Reading: Job 3-4 Scripture Verse of the Day: Job 4:8
Summary: To all of you weary souls, who feel you cannot continue to bear your current struggles, David has some hope to offer. When we think we cannot endure all of life's pains, it is God who sustains. Bible Reading: Psalms 3-4 Scripture Verse of the Day: Psalm 3:5
God is inviting us to believe in Him when things seem impossible. We can choose to trust in ourselves or others or in outcomes, or in God. But when the rubber meets the road, our belief in God and his promises will determine whether or not we stand. Bible Reading: Isaiah 7-12 Scripture Verse of the Day: Isaiah 7:9(b)
Being famous isn't all it's cracked up to be. Just ask the starlets of our day. But still we can want to seek after fame. Perhaps it comes from a place of just wanting acceptance when the sting of rejection is so memorable. But being esteemed in the eyes of a lot of people seems a worthy prize until we recognize how fallible and fickle man is. Fame one day might be shame the next. Bible Reading: Joshua 5-8 Scripture Verse of the Day: Josh 6:27
Summary: People care a lot about the pollution of the earth around us, but what about the pollution of our souls? We have a sin problem. No one is good. There are no "good people". There is only a good God who saved His people. This salvation leads to sanctification. And there is no such thing as staying neutral in our faith, friends. We are ether moving forward or backward. The world and its influences pollute or dilute our faith unless we actively pursue God and His word. Is there anything pol...
Some think that truth is subjective. We hear today people saying we have to be "true to ourselves". How can we be true to ourselves if we let ourselves believe lies? Paul reminds us in the reading from the book of Romans today to uphold God's truth lest we be led astray. Bible Reading: Romans 1-2 Scripture Verse of the Day: Romans 1:25
I remember the first time I heard the words, "born again". I did not think I needed saving and did not understand why Jesus would come to save me. I thought I was a pretty good person. Matthew details the lengths Jesus went through to get to you and to me. But we have to see our need for salvation to be able to receive it. Bible Reading: Matthew 1-2 Scripture Verse of the Day: Matthew 1:21
When we are upset with loss in our lives, Job has some advice for us to remind us of our position in this life. We can feel entitled to happiness or a certain place, but when we realize our lot in this life, we are overwhelmed with our inheritance in Christ. Bible Reading: Job 1-2 Scripture Verse of the Day: Job 1:21
Culture can be overwhelming and our circle of friends is a culture of its own. Who we surround ourselves with determines in large part the person we will be. The Psalmist gives us sound counsel today about who we are letting influence us the most. Bible Reading: Psalms 1-2 Scripture Verse of the Day: Psalm 1:1-2
We can give ourselves a hard time for our failures, but the good news is that we can learn to do good. We are in the sanctification process and God has not left us without instruction. Bible Reading: Isaiah 1-6 Scripture Verse of the Day: Isaiah 1:17
Adam and Eve questioned God's word. But doing things our way will not bless us in the end. God challenges Joshua to choose courage and strength over compromise and to do things God's way. This is the way to success. Bible Reading: Joshua 1-4 Scripture Verse of the Day: Joshua 1:7
Our world is a mess, right? Today's reading takes us to the root cause of this mess we are in. Sin. And it all started with a single seemingly harmless choice with BIG consequences. Bible Reading: Genesis 1-4 Scripture Verse of the Day: Genesis 3:1
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Sometimes we just don't want to be grateful. We want to sulk and nurse our wounds. Eeyore gets it. But genuine gratitude is not fake. It flows from hearts that realize that gratitude in the creation rather than in the Creator will always leave us empty. Listen in to this replay of an episode from Denise Pass and Micah Maddox as they share ten tips for gratitude in life's mundane moments.
Can we really choose gratitude in the hard places? How? We can be in a hard place and not become hardened. Listen in to this episode as Denise and Angela finish this series on gratitude and learn how to be set free from the prison of ingratitude.
The month of gratitude is here! Are we truly grateful for what God has provided? God’s provision is an undeserved gift, not a right. And sometimes we take for granted His incredible blessings. Choosing gratitude is not something that happens naturally, but we are cultivating gratitude all month long here on the podcast. Listen to this refreshing episode and learn how we can be grateful for God’s provision.
What we believe must agree with what we do, lest we be a hypocrite. Vote your faith, friends. Vote for righteous legislation more than a personality. When we do so, we uphold biblical standards and help to restore our nation to its original foundation. Individuals can make a big difference at the national level by being involved in the areas where they live. Listen in as Denise Pass continues her interview with David Barton, Founder of the Wallbuilders, LLC as they discuss how we can all change ...
These are turbulent times in our nation, friends. There is much confusion and perhaps you wonder if you can make a difference at all. For such a time as this, here is a clarion message from an interview I had with David Barton. Vote your faith, friends. Look at the actions (as in legislation) more than the words. We do not have a perfect leader, but there is a righteous choice before us.
Today's generation is growing up with devices running their lives while parents are losing their influence to inanimate objects. What's a parent to do? Listen in as Denise Pass and Arlene Pellicane, co-author with Gary Chapman of "Growing Up Social: Raising Relational Kids in a Screen-Driven World" discuss creative biblical solutions to parenting Generation Z. With 41% of the next generation being noted for spending up to 3 hours a day online, the need to intervene in our children's online habit...
Social media can be addictive. Sometimes social media can take up too big of a place in our life. But taming social media is not just about managing social media. Idolatry can slip in, too. Idols are not just a thing of the past—wooden statues and such. Idolatry happens every day in our hearts and minds without us realizing it. And idols don't just distract us—they pull us away from what matters most. Join us on the Black and White Podcast as Denise and Dan wrap up this month’s dialogue regardin...
Social media and the internet got you off balance? We can find balance again when we tame social media by being proactive rather than reactive in our use. On today’s Black and White Podcast, healthy ways to use Social Media continues. Don’t miss out on Denise and Dan’s discussion on creating balance as you post positive content for your sphere of influence.
Managing social media is more than just a bunch of rules and do's and don'ts, but there are principles that help us to be proactive rather than reactive in our handling of social media. Listen in as Denise and her son Daniel Dovel continue their discussion of a healthy approach toward social media.
