In today's episode, we will take a closer look at various themes related to faith, trials, and revelations. We'll talk about the importance of seeking personal revelation from God rather than relying solely on external sources like Bible teachers. I'm talking about the need for direct communication with God through the Holy Spirit to receive insights and guidance tailored to individual challenges. We'll also discuss the transformative power of experiencing God's peace, the impact of personal rev...
Mar 11, 2024•59 min
In this episode, I want to talk about the importance of walking by faith and not by sight in 2023. What's different about 2023? It's not so much about the year as it is about what so many believers experience on a personal level. For example, the Bible says all things are possible to those who believe. That verse alone opens the door to endless possibilities. Somewhere along the line, though, many believers begin to think more in terms of "probabilities" than possibilities. They take their foot ...
Jun 16, 2023•1 hr 1 min
Welcome back to the Faith Tested By Fire Podcast. Today, In today's episode, we're asking a big question, are you happy with where you are in your life? Or, do you still want God to transform your life in a big way? It's easy to get comfortable with where we are. It's easy to assume that if God had more for us, it would happen through an act of some kind of intervention. The truth is, it's easy to forget that God has bigger plans for us. His plans always take us from faith to faith (Romans 1:17)...
Apr 01, 2023•42 min
In the parable of the weight and tares, both grow up together before the final harvest. Although we don’t know the day and the hour of Jesus’ return, we’re getting closer every day. The signs we’re seeing all around us have intensified significantly over time. It's no longer an exaggeration by any standard to say we're living through perilous times. Although times have certainly changed, Jesus is still the same. His power to save, heal, and deliver is available to those who put their trust in Hi...
Feb 26, 2023•41 min
First, let me take a minute to wish all of you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. It’s good to be back! Our former podcasting service has closed up shop and we’re now live on a new and improved hosting service. In today’s episode, I want to take a look at a few tough questions. For example, if God is good, why does He allow so many terrible things to happen? Maybe you’ve asked this question yourself. Thankfully, the Bible does give us some sharp insights into why evil oppresses so many living...
Dec 20, 2022•38 min
I’ve been reading about the signs of the times since the 1980s. And of course, generations of writers have written about the topic long before that. I imagine predictions of the end go back to the Apostle Paul’s time. Over the years, many have placed their short-term hopes in the rapture to put an end to the trials, tests, and tribulations they were facing in their lives. I can’t imagine the disappointment that was felt when the event didn’t come to pass. We don’t know and we won’t know the day ...
Mar 16, 2022•1 hr 3 min
In today’s podcast episode, I’d like to share with you some encouraging thoughts on what Jesus taught His disciples – starting in Matthew, Chapter 7. What Jesus taught will work as well for you and I today as it did for those who believed and put their faith Him then. In this lifetime, each of us must confront our own doubts, fears, and uncertainties. If you’re in the midst of a trying time in your own life, I believe you’ll get a lot out of today’s episode! Subscribe to The Faith Tested By Fire...
Dec 09, 2021•49 min
Hope is a scarce commodity in the time we’re living in. According to statistics, the numbers of people afflicted by depression have reached all-time highs. Especially among younger people. The world in general is grappling with hopelessness on a mass scale. Everything from disease and global warming to financial ruin – those are the messages that dominate our time. And yet, there remains an eternal message of hope for those who have ears to hear it. For those who believe, there is a message of h...
Sep 25, 2021•49 min
Many times, our faith is seriously challenged by what the Bible calls, “Unbelief.” If it weren’t so, Paul (writing under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit) wouldn’t have said – “Fight the good fight of faith.” Faith is a fight. Especially when we’ve been faced with problems and difficulties that just don’t seem to go away. We’ve all been there. You live in a state of unrest relative to certain problems you’re facing. Not every challenge keeps people up at night. But even minor problems that hav...
Jul 03, 2021•59 min
During the past year and a half, we’ve experienced what it was like to live in a world where life as we knew it ground to a halt. Even though life here in Florida was more “open” than it was in many other parts of the country, it was still far from normal. Today, as we see the world slowly reopening again, I don’t see things going back to the way they were – Post-Covid or post-2020. Why? I really think God is doing a unique work in His people in this unique time. It appears that an awakening of ...
May 27, 2021•37 min
In today’s podcast, I’d like to talk about one of the most controversial topics in the Christian circles today. I’m talking about the Prophetic ministries and the predictions of events that are supposed to occur in the very near future. You won’t want to miss this. That and more in today’s podcast episode. Subscribe to The Faith Tested By Fire Podcast on Soundwise
Jan 08, 2021•39 min
In today’s podcast, I’d like to talk about something that keeps us from experiencing some of the bigger breakthroughs many of us have longed for in our daily lives. I’m talking about unbelief. Hear me out, I believe this will really have a positive impact on your life. The original disciples of Jesus experienced “unbelief” just as we do. And keep in mind, they lived, ate, and traveled with Jesus for YEARS. They saw the miracles firsthand and they still had to deal with the effects of unbelief fr...
Oct 30, 2020•55 min
There was a time in my life when I felt like the woman from Canaan. Matthew 15:22-23 KJV (22) And, behold, a woman of Canaan came out of the same coasts, and cried unto him, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, thou Son of David; my daughter is grievously vexed with a devil. (23) But he answered her not a word. In one sense, I knew the Lord was there… but it seemed that He chose to remain silent. One night, I actually yelled at Him and let my feelings be know! Afterward, I felt bad, but the point i...
Oct 14, 2020•1 hr 2 min
The Bible has recorded many stories of people who experienced severe trials and tribulations before finally getting their breakthrough. The story is really no different today. If you’re the cause of your problems, God can still help and rescue you from them. If there are delays that are your fault, God will not abandon you. Remember, salvation in all its applications (both in this life and the one that is to come) is a free gift. God’s favor is unearned as we were chosen by Him before the founda...
Sep 28, 2020•56 min
According to Hebrews 4:1, we can fall short of God’s promises for our lives in the here and now. Falling short of God’s promises is basically falling short of God’s best. Recently, I looked back at the past several months and realized that I, too, was falling short of God’s best. Yes, there are tests and trials. That’s a given. But according to the Bible, we’ve been promised (among other things) peace in the midst of the storms. For me, that peace seemed to be in limited supply. So – I called ou...
Jul 08, 2020•58 min
Life seems to have more than its share of frustrating moments. That’s especially so when you’ve prayed and asked for help, but the help you’re seeking seems to have been indefinitely delayed. Some of life’s challenges seem to persist over time and become points of frustration. In fact, it’s easy to certain things as being “normal” over time. Especially if you consider the lives of those around us. That said, Jesus painted a much different picture of how life could be in the lessons he taught His...
Jun 12, 2020•1 hr 11 min
We find ourselves in an interesting period of time here at the start of a new decade. The current pandemic has pushed masses of people into a unique period of trial and testing. Fear, worry, and stress have become the norm over the past few weeks. Some people may ask, “Where is God in all of this?” Or, “Will I be protected?” The truth is, God doesn’t want you to be fearful or worried? Why? That’s the subject of today’s podcast. Subscribe to The Faith Tested By Fire Podcast on Soundwise...
Mar 25, 2020•35 min
I have an encouraging word that I’d like to share with you in today’s podcast. Most of the time we can’t see how God is working in our lives. From the outside, it may appear that we’re stuck. To us, the possibility of things going downhill from there appears to be quite real. Naturally, the negative emotions tied to those thoughts can be very powerful. The truth of God’s Word, however, paints a much different picture or vision of who we are and what’s available to those who believe. Those who be...
Jan 09, 2020•45 min
Happy New Year to you! I hope you enjoyed the holiday season of 2019 with your friends and loved ones. During the past month and a half, I took the time to examine some of the central truths from the Bible in a fresh and practical way. There’s always room to grow in life. There’s always room for improvement. That’s especially so when it comes to spiritual things. During the last few episodes of this podcast, I was talking about the topic of “How Faith Worked.” It’s a hard topic to talk about at ...
Jan 03, 2020•38 min
I think you’ll really enjoy today’s latest podcast episode, entitled; How Faith Works – Part 3. When it comes to trust, we can analyze, philosophize and even hypothesize about what the Bible says. Many do just that. We can buy and read books, listen to sermons, etc. None of those things, however, can replace the simple act of doing what the Bible says, and practicing it in our own life experience. If that sounds good to you, you'll be blessed by today's episode. Subscribe to The Faith Tested By ...
Nov 21, 2019•48 min
In today’s podcast, I want to continue talking about how faith, belief, and praying works in everyday life. More specifically, I’d like to talk about the challenges we face when it appears that our prayers have gone unanswered. There are many scriptures in the Bible that point to the fact that we (believers) have an enemy in this world. There are invisible, evil forces that seek to thwart God’s best from happening in the lives of His people. We may also have to wrestle with personal doubts or un...
Oct 17, 2019•33 min
In today’s podcast, I want to talk about how faith, belief, and praying works in everyday life. More specifically, I’d like to talk about the challenges we face when it appears that our prayers have gone unanswered. There are many scriptures in the Bible that point to the fact that we (believers) have an enemy in this world. There are invisible, evil forces that seek to thwart God’s best from happening in the lives of His people. We may also have to wrestle with personal doubts or uncertainties ...
Sep 26, 2019•49 min
We each see the world, at least in part, through the lens of our personal experiences. Along the way, it becomes easy at times to accept things God doesn’t want us to accept. There’s a disconnect between what we see and what we believe. In today’s podcast, I’m going to talk about seeing the world through the lens of God’s Word instead of the lens of tradition or our own limited experiences. God has something better for each of us, but it’s up to each of us to believe it for our individual lives....
Aug 05, 2019•55 min
What we see and experience outwardly affects how we feel inwardly. Even so, God has given you the measure of faith (Romans 12:3). Jesus is the author and finisher of that faith (Hebrews 12:2)… and that faith will work like it did for the people of Hebrews 11, even if you feel defeated. It will work when your faith stops relying upon the wisdom of man and starts relying solely on the power of God (1 Corinthians. 2:5). The Bible says Abraham “considered not” his own body. Maybe you’re considered s...
Jul 20, 2019•28 min
We all wrestle with doubts and fears. Faith, however, begins where the will of God is known. Abraham, Isaac and Jacob believed because “God said…” Before the New Testament was in written form, it was played out in real time through the words and actions of Jesus Christ. The Bible said, “His fame spread.” In other words, people heard about His preaching and his miracles and faith came. Some, however, doubted. People hear, “Jesus saves,” but not everyone believes it. In today’s podcast, we’ll be t...
Jun 27, 2019•48 min
Theology or theory sometimes does as much to break people apart as it does to bring them together. Over the centuries, much has been writing about good, evil, what God allows, and what the word “allows” even means. For example, is God allowing you to suffer? Or, are your own doubts and fears allowing or causing the situation to remain unchanged? These are all great questions that we might ask ourselves as we go through different challenges in life. In today’s podcast, I want to take a look at th...
Jun 14, 2019•35 min
According to the Bible, the words that come from our mouths have influence in two worlds – the visible one and the invisible one. What we say not only influences the outer world and the people around us, those same words also affect us internally. They influence what happens next – for better or worse. Even “self-talk,” where we visualize and internalize these things, can affect us deeply in ways we might not realize. You might think, “Yes, I heard that before and heard sermons on the subject.” ...
Jun 06, 2019•52 min
If you feel like the blessings of God are far removed from your daily experience, you’re not alone. Many of us struggle in life with fears, doubts, uncertainty and all manners of temptations. This, however, is nothing new. What is new for those of us believing in Jesus Christ is the fact that we’re under a new covenant that’s established upon better promises. This leaves us with a choice. We can either focus on Jesus and the love and blessings of God – or we can focus on our own human weakness a...
May 30, 2019•28 min
In today’s podcast, I want to look at some of the scriptures and Bible promises from a pragmatic, practical point of view. As interesting as certain debates or scholarly insights may be – those things don’t really help us as much as we’d like them to in our daily lives. I’m just being honest about it. So today, I want to talk about Abraham, Bible blessings, Bible curses, and more. Most importantly – how we can start receiving the better things God wants for our lives. If you need a breath of fre...
May 23, 2019•41 min
Don’t let the tests and trials of life discourage you. Yes, you may be wondering why things take so long at times? I think back to the tests I took throughout my lifetime. I’m talking about the academic and business certification variety. Some were short and to the point. Others seemed to go on and on. The test was the thing that stood between what I had and what I wanted. It was the thing that stood between where I was and where I wanted to be. Truth be told, I dislike waiting for things to hap...
Mar 27, 2019•46 min
