Just get up and do something! If we want to experience the living unleashed life, then we have to be tending to our lives on an ongoing basis. Just like my yard has needed to be mowed every week this summer or it would get out of control, we must be consistently drawing near to Jesus because when we are near him we can experience hope, joy, peace, and freedom. Keep on living unleashed!
Living Unleashed is a journey, and as with any journey, there are dangers along the way. This week, we are going to look at five such dangers that we encounter on the path. In today’s episode, we are going to look at the danger of gossip. This is a danger that is capable of derailing your entire journey to live unleashed. Join me on the journey as we see how it affects us and what we can do to overcome it.
Living Unleashed is a journey, and as with any journey, there are dangers along the way. This week, we are going to look at five such dangers that we encounter on the path. In today’s episode, we are going to look at the danger of envy. This is a danger that is capable of derailing your entire journey to live unleashed. Join me on the journey as we see how it affects us and what we can do to overcome it.
Living Unleashed is a journey, and as with any journey, there are dangers along the way. This week, we are going to look at five such dangers that we encounter on the path. In today’s episode, we are going to look at the danger of lust. This is a danger that is capable of derailing your entire journey to live unleashed. Join me on the journey as we see how it affects us and what we can do to overcome it.
Living Unleashed is a journey, and as with any journey, there are dangers along the way. This week, we are going to look at five such dangers that we encounter on the path. In today’s episode, we are going to look at the danger of anger. This is a danger that is capable of derailing your entire journey to live unleashed. Join me on the journey as we see how it affects us and what we can do to overcome it.
Living Unleashed is a journey, and as with any journey, there are dangers along the way. This week, we are going to look at five such dangers that we encounter on the path. In today’s episode, we are going to look at the danger of unforgiveness. This is a danger that is capable of derailing your entire journey to live unleashed. Join me on the journey as we see how it affects us and what we can do to overcome it.
This is a BONUS episode! A difficult path on our journey to Living Unleashed can be waiting. Waiting on an answer, direction or a breakthrough. The question that comes up is, what do we do while we wait. Today’s episode is the bonus episode in a three-part series where we will look at three four intentional choices we can make while we are on a path of waiting. Today’s choice is to Serve. Daily Quote “Kindness is a wonderful way to let another struggling soul know that there is still love in thi...
A difficult path on our journey to Living Unleashed can be waiting. Waiting on an answer, direction or a breakthrough. The question that comes up is, what do we do while we wait. Today’s episode is the third in a three-part series where we will look at three intentional choices we can make while we are on a path of waiting. Today’s choice is to Listen. Daily Quote “Prayer at its highest is a two-way conversation–and for me the most important part is listening to God’s replies.” Frank Laubach Dai...
A difficult path on our journey to Living Unleashed can be waiting. Waiting on an answer, direction or a breakthrough. The question that comes up is, what do we do while we wait. Today’s episode is the second in a three-part series where we will look at three intentional choices we can make while we are on a path of waiting. Today’s choice is to Pray. Daily Quote “Prayer is as natural an expression of faith as breathing is of life.” Jonathan Edwards Daily Verse But they who wait for the Lord sha...
Waiting can be a difficult path on our journey to Living Unleashed. Waiting for an answer, direction or a breakthrough. The question that comes up is, what do we do while we wait. Today’s episode is the first in a three-part series where we will look at three intentional choices we can make while we are on a path of waiting. Today’s choice is Praise. Daily Quote “To us, waiting is wasting. To God, waiting is working.” Louie Giglio Daily Verse But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their stre...
Welcome to another week of the journey at the Living Unleashed Podcast. I know that you are going to have an amazing week. How do I know that? Listen to today’s podcast to find out! Keep on living unleashed! Daily Quote “God’s got this.” –Unknown Daily Verse Yet the Lord longs to be gracious to you; therefore he will show you compassion. For the Lord is a God of justice. Blessed are all who wait for him! Isaiah 30:18 (NIV) Daily Challenge Invite God into your day. Strive to look to him every mom...
How has your week been? Has it been a week that has left a smile on your face or has it left you tired and frustrated? As we journey together in today’s episode, we will explore an intentional practice that will help you end the week with that smile no matter what your circumstances have been. Daily Quote “It’s not happy people who are thankful. It’s thankful people who are happy.” Unknown Daily Verse Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank H...
While we are journeying to live unleashed, there is plenty of evil in the world that tries to discourage and overwhelm us. How do we overcome such pervasive evil in the world? The answer may not be what you think. On today’s podcast, we’ll explore the answer. Daily Quote “Reach out and help others. If you have the power to make someone happy, do it. Be a vessel, be the change, be the difference, or be the inspiration. Shine your light as an example. The world needs more of that.” Evelyn LaShawn ...
Have you ever stopped to consider how you influence other people around you? You have the power to leave a positive influence or a negative influence on the people you come into contact with each day. The choices you make in your interactions with others can help them to learn to live unleashed. Daily Quote “Never underestimate the influence you have on others.” –Unknown Daily Verse So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing. 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Daily Challen...
Daily Quote “There are no small parts, only small actors.” Constantin Stanislavski Daily Verse Genesis 18:18-19 “For Abraham will certainly become a great and mighty nation, and all the nations of the earth will be blessed through him. I have singled him out so that he will direct his sons and their families to keep the way of the Lord by doing what is right and just. Then I will do for Abraham all that I have promised.” Daily Challenge Try a new perspective. No matter what you are doing today, ...
Do you feel like you have a purpose? Do you know that you were created with a purpose? Do you know that God wants to fulfill that purpose in your life? Listen to today’s podcast as we journey together to live on purpose as we live unleashed. Daily Quote “You are enough because God created you in His image and for a unique purpose and plan.” Tim Tebow, from This is the Day Daily Verse The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me; your steadfast love, O Lord, endures forever. Do not forsake the work o...
Is your life out of tune? Do you feel like your life is a constant push and pull–filled with tension and struggle? What if your life could be a beautiful, harmonious tune? Listen to today’s podcast to learn how to get your life in tune. Keep on living unleashed! Daily Quote “Everything in heaven and on earth not attuned to Him is out of tune. And there are no exceptions.” E. Stanley Jones Daily Verse “Very truly I tell you, the Son can do nothing by himself; he can do only what he sees his Fathe...
The Living Unleashed Podcast has a new format! This is the first episode trying out our new format. The episodes are still about 10 minutes but have some new segments. Hope you enjoy. Daily Quote “ Satan’s target is your mind and his weapon is lies. So, fill your mind with God’s Word.” Daily Verse “The Lord is my shepherd. I lack nothing.” Psalm 23:1 Daily Challenge Memorize Psalm 23:1 and repeat it to yourself over and over throughout the day. See how this affects your level of contentment. I b...
There is a lot of uncertainty in today’s world. All one has to do is scan the news headlines to know that this is so. We can also go through uncertain times in our own lives. The good news is that even when things are shifting around us, we have an unchanging God. Listen to today’s episode to see how God’s unchangingness changes everything. Keep on living unleashed!
Sharing our story doesn’t have to be elaborate or difficult. It is simply a matter of having eyes to see an opportunity that your story speaks to. I had such an opportunity recently with my seven-year-old son on our way to the dentist. What was an anxious moment for him, became a teaching moment where he ended up feeling strength and peace in the place of fear and dread. Keep on living unleashed!
I have a busy week ahead of me. Most weeks are, but this one seems extra busy with several different things that have to be accomplished. We all face challenges in our lives, but how we face those challenges can determine whether we meet and conquer them or whether they throw us off track. In today’s episode, we consider Joshua’s commissioning to lead after Moses’ death. Even though the task before him was monumental, the Lord told him to be strong and courageous because God was with him. When w...
Today’s episode is the third and final installment of a three-part series that will consider the direction in Proverbs 4:23–“Guard your heart above all else, for it is the source of life.” We will discover what the author of Proverbs had in mind and how it is so much more complex than we might have thought. As we consider this deeper meaning, we will see how following this direction will help us to live unleashed. The Bible Project Matthew 15:17-20 “Don’t you see that whatever enters the mouth g...
Today’s episode is the second in a three-part series that will consider the direction in Proverbs 4:23–“Guard your heart above all else, for it is the source of life.” We will discover what the author of Proverbs had in mind and how it is so much more complex than we might have thought. As we consider this deeper meaning, we will see how following this direction will help us to live unleashed. The Bible Project Ephesians 4:26-27 In your anger do not sin: Do not let the sun go down while you are ...
Today’s episode is the first in a three-part series that will consider the direction in Proverbs 4:23–“Guard your heart above all else, for it is the source of life.” We will discover what the author of Proverbs had in mind and how it is so much more complex than we might have thought. As we consider this deeper meaning, we will see how following this direction will help us to live unleashed. The Bible Project Proverbs 4:23 Guard your heart above all else, for it is the source of life. (CSB) Rom...
“This is the day that the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it.” This is a popular verse from Psalm 118. But have you ever read it in its context? When you do, you come to realize that it is a powerful verse and not just an inspirational saying that looks good hanging on your wall. Join me as we journey together to discover how this Psalm can help us to live unleashed!
We all wear many different “hats.” Some of mine are husband, dad, son, brother, friend, pastor, counselor, speaker, writer, and a podcaster. There are other hats that I put on from time-to-time as well. Sometimes I have to put on the Mr. Fix-it hat to take on a repair or the referee hat to take on my kids’ disagreements. The point is, we each have different hats that we wear in different situations. The question then becomes, what is the common thread that weaves through all of those different i...
Today’s podcast is a special weekend edition. This podcast runs longer than the usual weekday episodes. This is an audio teaching from a recent message I shared with our community of faith. We look at a couple of examples from the Gospels of folks who had an authentic encounter with Jesus, how they shared that encounter with others, and the effects it had. We all have a story to share. What is your story? How might it impact someone’s life if you shared it? Join me on our continued journey as we...
Do you struggle with focus in your prayer time? I know that I do. My mind can jump from topic to topic faster than a bunch of kids running around at a birthday party filled up with sugar-laden cake and kool-aid. I have to employ some intentional practices to help me to stay in the moment in my conversation with God. In today’s podcast, I share one of the practices that I use to guide my time of prayer and keep me focused and present. I hope you will join me on the journey as we continue to live ...
I gained a new insight into the dynamics of worship one summer while teaching at a Youth Leadership Camp. The environment we found ourselves in played against the stereotype of how to set up for great worship. First, we were a small group-only 34 of us on most nights. Some might have said that we did not have critical mass. We were in an outdoor tabernacle that was simple and even a little cluttered. The seating was homemade wooden benches that were moderately comfortable. The tabernacle was ope...
Rain can interfere with our plans—plans to mow the yard, plant the garden, go for a walk, play golf, or go fishing. The kids get stir-crazy when they can’t go outside. We have all had times when we have had to change our plans due to a rainy forecast. On one particular occasion, I remember being particularly frustrated when my plans were interrupted, but, in the midst of my sulking, I recalled a trip to Mexico. That memory helped me to adjust my attitude and gain a new perspective. Join me on th...
