Episodes

Because this life is fleeting, we must enjoy it and make the best of every moment. Do not count your successes or failures as man see them but seek to please the Lord in all that you do.

There are some principles in scripture that seemingly contradict, however, that could not be further from the truth, it is just that God’s ways are just vastly different than our ways. Trust His plan for your life!

We do not have to live in the dark or in depression and negativity. Life, color and beauty is all around us, we must just open our eyes and appreciate the beauty of God’s creation and life he has given us.

There is always a reason why things work the way they do or happen the way they do. We must learn to live in the present in order to not be sideswiped by life.

Don’t kill the messenger, they are just relaying what someone else has told them. If you have a problem with the message that is being preached to you, check into the source for yourself, The Bible, before getting upset. If the messenger was on target, you will need to have a little talk with Jesus.

Bitter and sweet water cannot come from the same source. We must decide what we will allow to come forth from us to the world, daily. Spending time with the Master, will make it a much easier decision.

We are not all called to stand in a pulpit, but everything we do in love for others is ministry. Continue to store up your treasures in heaven, because God will exalt you and reward you in due time.

Everything we do or do not do, say or do not say, our children will see and hear and pick up on, whether we think they are paying attention or not. We need to rethink our actions or inaction, in this technological age we live in, lift our heads from our phones and become involved in life that is happening organically around us, whether we are paying attention or not.

There is no two ways about it, discouragement and doubt will try creep into our lives, but if we discipline ourselves and seek after God in desperation, deliverance will come.

The whole duty of man is to keep God’s commandments, according to the wise man Solomon, but it is an individual decision. However, when we make that choice to follow him, He will be with us every step of the way.

Burnout is a real thing, and we have probably all been there. It is important to get the needed respite from the daily rut we find ourselves in, in order to continue serving ourselves and others effectively. And it was God’s idea!

Loneliness is a silent killer in our world, even though we are surrounded by crowds of people daily. Everyone has a need to be seen, known and loved. Step out of your comfort zone and acknowledge someone today, and in doing so, you will also be seen.

We must keep our eyes and focus on Jesus, so that we are not tricked by the master of deceit into thinking something is normal and okay, when it is actually sin, that will separate us from God.

We all need to have purpose in our lives. If we have a vision, make a plan, set goals and see it accomplished, we will extend our reach in this world, for the betterment of ourselves and others. If you reach for nothing, you will surely get exactly what you are reaching for.

Being different does not make something right or wrong but can in fact offer a contrast that can complement and bring depth of a new perspective to the equation or situation. Embrace your uniqueness.

So often even after we have been made free, we are held hostage by our own minds. We must let go of the mentality of captivity and allow Jesus to make us free, indeed, utterly, and completely.

How do people ‘walk by faith and not by sight’, you may wonder. It is because you have built a trust in someone, or something which brings peace of mind. That someone, who will never fail you, is Jesus.

Looking at the subject of tithing from a biblical perspective and not from man’s point of view can help us understand it correctly. Remember that for everything God creates and commands there is always rhyme and reason.

There are things that annoy us and can get our dander up, however, let us not allow them to get the better of us. Whatever you pay the most attention to, will become the dominant force in your life. We must lay aside weights and sin, or they will bring us down and likely take others with us.

Jesus told Peter that Satan desired to sift him as wheat, BUT, he had prayed for him. When we are used of the Lord, it does not thrill Satan, and we may find ourselves on his list of ‘most wanted men’. BUT, Jesus is our mediator, therefore, we do not have to fear or quit. We are more than conquerors!

All bakers know that in order for their cakes or breads to rise, they need a leavening agent. The Holy Ghost is a must have to raise us in our in the now and in the life to come. God will exalt us in every way if we allow Him to!

Before you can be an effective leader, you must learn to follow. In the season of following, traits that can be developed that will be invaluable to you in your leadership role and are greatly appreciated by your leader.

If we do not fight for our families and friends, who will? God wants us to go to Him with our needs and earnestly seek Him. Cast your cares on Him, for He cares for you.

True forgiveness, which is twofold, forgiving and forgetting, is a wonderful gift. When we forgive others, we in turn become benefactors of grace and peace.