Rooted Daily with Brandon Lavy

Busyness is Not a Virtue | S2E38 Our drive to be busy as a measure of success is not really about productivity or achieving any measurable goal at all. It’s about control. It’s about the idolatry that says we run our lives, instead of God. See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s2e38

Profanity for Evangelism? | S2E37 Isn’t it amazing the kinds of questions the church is asked today? Nevertheless this is being asked because our society has wholly embraced vulgarity. Does the church need to embrace the status quo to remain relevant? See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s2e37

Branded Christian | S2E36 We come to Christ voluntarily out of love, but when we call Him Master, we are branded to serve Him for the rest of our lives. What does that brand look like? What simple, unique and easy to identify mark do Christians bear so that others can recognize us?  See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s2e36

Biblical Moderation | S2E35 Our duty as Christians is to study the whole counsel contained in God’s Word. The moderation of the Bible shows us just how comprehensive God’s Word is, offering us a worldview that we can apply to any situation. See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s2e35

Reading the Bible with Others | S2E34 Reading the Bible within the context of a community can be challenging, but it can also be deeply rewarding. Today we’re talking about how we can stay focused when reading the Bible in a group.  See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s2e34

The Traps of Satan | S2E33 Satan is a liar by nature, so to prepare to take a stand against the his schemes daily, we should understand the different traps he lays.  See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s2e33

Social Justice | S2E32 The term “justice” has become just another front in the ongoing political and cultural war that defines our time. How should Christians react? Should we pursue social justice, and, if so, what does that even mean? See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s2e32

Reading the Bible for You | S2E31 Pray that you never lose your sense of wonder for the incredible news contained in this book. Keep your eye on its central message that Jesus is the Christ. Then, let it achieve its purpose; let God’s Word transform you each and every day. See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s2e31

Maintaining a Good Reputation | S2E30 Paul instructed the church to choose pastors from among those who had "a good reputation with outsiders." Today we look at what that means and how Christians can maintain a good reputation in a world that despises our faith. See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s2e30

Embracing Disrespect | S2E29 Christians should live lives worthy of respect, but we must accept the reality that we will not always be respected by the world.  See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s2e29

Rebuke Me | S2E28 Proverbs 25:12 says, "Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is the rebuke of a wise judge to a listening ear." Here's why Christians should cherish reproof like a precious metal. See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s2e28

Wisdom in the Deep End | S2E27 Swim lessons prepare us to go into the water by putting theory into practice, just like James says our daily practice of using godly wisdom prepares us for the crises of life. Today we ask if we're ready to go into the deep end. See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s2e27

Unafraid of Hospitality | S2E26 Hospitality isn't always safe or comfortable, but the Bible warns us not to neglect it. Our homes and apartments should continuously be ready to be used to serve others. See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s2e26

Glorifying God at Work | S2E25 Paul wrote in 1 Corinthians 10: 31- “So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” Your job is that whatever and you should do it for God’s glory. Here’s the unexhaustive list of how we can do that. See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s2e25

Are Christians the Problem? | S2E24 Society says that Christians are hateful, self-righteous, and judgmental, but if we are who they claim we are, we can't be the people Christ demands. Today we ask if Christians are truly the problem. See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s2e24 

It's such a nice day that I thought it would be a shame for us to be cooped up in the studio. Grab your Bible and spend some time outside praising God with me today! 🌲🌱🌻

Listening to Love | S2E23 Listening to others doesn’t just help them psychologically or physically, but spiritually too. God is love, God listens, and listening is how we reflect God’s love to the world. See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s2e23

Not Bitter | S2E22 The battle against bitterness and vengeance is a battle against unbelief in the promise of God to vindicate us and make justice prevail.  See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s2e22

Christians and Competition | S2E21 Competition is part of living in this world. It comes with its own challenges and opportunities. It may tempt us not to love others the way Christ loves us, but it also gives us a powerful platform to demonstrate the love, humility and purpose that comes from the Spirit working inside of us. See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s2e21

Sharing the Gospel Like It Is Actually Good | S2E20 We hold in our hands and in our hearts the greatest news that mankind could ever know. Jesus is the Christ the Son of the Living God and His sacrifice sets us free from the bondage of sin and death. It doesn’t get any better than that! But too often we do not treat the gospel like the good news it is. See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/bl...

Is It Worth the Risk? | S2E19 Christ is calling you to take risks, but are you willing? Today we talk about how Christians can know something is worth doing. See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s2e19

Spring Sports and Sunday Worship | S2E18 At some point we all must weigh the costs and benefits of committing our ourselves to something new. Today we look specifically at the benefits of spring sports and the costs of missing Sunday worship. 🏀️️⛳️⚽️ See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s2e18

Does the Gospel Spark Joy? | S2E17 Jesus is the original anti-materialist. There isn’t a simpler or more powerful call to declutter and tidy up than the one we talk about today.  See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s2e17

What's a Fool? | S2E16 The world may never understand the wisdom of the Bible, but if we're to be called fools, let us be fools for Christ. See full post: https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/_s2e16

Sharing the Faith Online | S2E15 Today's the last day in our "Social Media Week!" 💻📱📺 The internet and social media have become our market place and our synagogue, and like Paul, we should be there preaching the good news. See full post:  https://www.rooteddaily.com/blog/s2e15