Episodes

Maintenance is a part of life whether it is physically, emotionally, financially, or spiritually. Anything that is worth having, is worth taking care of. Ignoring a problem will not make it go away but will be only create a greater expense in the end. We must take the time to do necessary repairs in our lives because fences have a purpose.

Never feel that technology or others can take your place. Anything is this world is here as an outflow of the intelligence, creativity and diversity that was instilled in us by our creator. God has created us as a complete being, with a mind, soul, and body, and we are instructed firstly, to love Him with all of our being, and secondly, to use it for His glory.

Just as many of the biblical characters we read about in scripture, we are called and chosen by God for a particular time, place, ministry and purpose. Use the tools, gifts, and talents you have to impact your world.

Music and song are close to the heart of God. They are seen as scripture as a means to praise and worship God, as well as a way to put memories and events, whether victories or defeats, to music, so that the legacy and history can be passed down to the younger generation. What is your story, your testimony? You can share the goodness of God in your life with others, through song.

Everything we do in life, from the smallest action to the biggest decision we will make in our lives, will impact someone else in some way. A tree that has been standing for over fifty years may look majestic, strong and independent, but it still relies on the nutrients in the soil, water and oxygen to continue surviving. We need each other, and we cannot survive without God.

Difficulties in life do happen to us all, but we must remember that they are temporary. Our attitude and outlook so often can be the deciding factor, not whether a trial or problem will come our way, but how it will affect us and how soon we can get through it. Jesus said, “In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.”

If we do not learn to let things go, our lives will begin to look like we are hoarders, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. The scripture tells us, if we are in Christ, “old things are passed away and behold all things are new.”

The only two things that being a person of character and integrity takes is, reliance upon God and a backbone. Though telling the truth is not for the faint of heart, it is what reveals your heart and is pleasing to the Lord.

You have heard it said, “Don’t put your eggs all in one basket.” We must have a contingency plan and be prepared for the unexpected that will inevitably come into our lives. The principles we live by should become second nature to us.

We do not need to look any further. The Word of God has the recipe, that gives us the perfect blend of ingredients that we need to live a successful and joyful life. So, why not enjoy!

Scripture admonishes us to be quick to listen but slow to speak. Being a ‘know it all’, or as we used to say, a ‘nosey parker’, is not attractive. We must let our voices be used for good and allow the word of God have the final say.

Though we are all human and experience fear at times, we should not allow them to identify us. The Lord is delighted when we ask Him to deliver us from them, because He already took them upon himself at Calvary.

God is present, not just a ‘Higher Power’ watching over us from a distance. When we call on the name of Jesus, he hears us and will respond. We see miracles happening in our lives daily and we should proclaim it! Shout from the roof tops, use your voice and influence, so that everyone will know how great our God is!

Intimacy in marriage is so close and special, that scripture uses this analogy to describe how close our relationship with the Lord can be. Both should be cherished and nurtured daily and are well worth the effort.

It is said that if it is worth having, it is worth waiting for. This statement covers almost everything we will face in our lives, whether it is material possessions, emotional wellness, spiritual soundness, fulfillment in ministry, and more. Even listening is an exercise in waiting that we should practice daily.

One thing we do too often is speak before we think! An important lesson for us all to learn is that if you do not know anything about a subject, do not try to advise others before you study it out for yourselves.

There are so many things that just leave us speechless and scratching our heads these days. Good ole horse sense seems to be a thing of the past, but one thing we do not have to worry about is what God is up to even when things He is putting us through do not make sense in the moment. He has everything under control, and His plan is clear.

Change is inevitable, but none of us like it very much. However, to be molded into what God wants us to be, we need to submit ourselves from time to time to the changes he is wanting to make in our lives.

We often feel trapped by our own fears, yet it is because we do not step out by faith and realize that the Lord has wonderful plans for us if we would only make the first step forward. If you do, you will be surprised to find that your cage has been open all this time.

Life does gets messy, and things can get crazy, but God will show up in the good and the bad times with us. He gives our life rhyme and reason.

The message has been preached, the warnings have been given, it is now time to respond. It’s time to pay the piper.

We as humans are fickle and very quick to judge others, hold grudges, and forget the wonderful things others have done, and relegate them to the back burner for a miniscule infraction. Thankfully, God forgives and forgets and still says, “You are my child and I love you.”

God has always sought to have a relationship with His creation. When the Israelites rejected Him, we, the Gentiles, were given this extraordinary opportunity. I for one am glad to be able to be the Bride of Christ, and I am watching and waiting for His return.