Val's Word Of The Day

How can we "Walk by the Spirit?" What does a Spirit-led life look like? Join me as I look at Galatians 5:16. Be encouraged!

How can we stand in trials? How can we bear fruit regardless of what season we find ourselves in? Join me as I look at Psalm 1:3. I pray this episode encourages you.

What does accountability look like? Do we allow people to sharpen and challenge us? The less accountable we are, the more dangerous we become. Join me as I unpack Proverbs 27:17. Connect With Me: @veeforjc on Instagram

Our trials are not meaningless. They have a purpose and one of the reasons God takes us through trials is to conform us into his image. Trials can develop us or destroy us. But how do we grow in trials? Tune in as we look at James 1:3. I pray this episode encourages you! Connect With Me: @veeforjc on Instagram

The Bible calls us to walk in the light. When we have unconfessed sin in our lives, it will eventually destroy us. So how can we walk in the light? What does the Bible have to say about confession and repentance? Join me on this brand new episode. I pray this episode places courage in you and encourages you to walk in the light! Connect With Me: https://www.valtopalu.com/

One of the Hebrew words for praise is "todah" which means to offer praise regardless of circumstances. It also means to give thanks for things not yet received. In Life, we will have seasons where it will be hard to praise because all we see is pain and loss. Join me as I look at Hebrews 13:15. I pray this message stirs your passion for the Lord.

We are all living for something or someone. Paul challenges us in the book of Philippians with a powerful statement. He says, "For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain." (Philippians 1:21) Is Jesus your life, or is he an add on? Is he the source of your life? Join me as I unpack Philippians 1:21. Connect With Me: https://www.valtopalu.com

In order to grow up, there will be some things we will have to let go of. Join me as I unpack 1 Corinthians 13:11. I pray you are encouraged by this message. Connect With Me: https://www.valtopalu.com/

What do we do when we are called, but we see little fruit? How can we break past discouragement and stay focused on the assignment in front of us? Join me as I unpack Jeremiah 1:5. I pray this episode stirs your faith. Connect With Me: https://www.valtopalu.com/

For some of us, all we know is the mask, so we don't know how to take it off. However, the Bible calls us to walk in the light. This is because sin always grows in the dark. Join me as I look at Romans 12:9. I pray this episode encourages you to love genuinely and walk in the light.

Does our work matter? Is our labor in vain or does it have meaning? What if we've lost our zeal and passion in the work we do? Your labor is not in vain. Your work is worship! Join me as I look at 1 Corinthians 15:58. I pray this episode encourages you.

God will often use pain to break us and mold us before he can use us. But there is good news! He begins the work and He is faithful to finish it. I pray this episode encourages you to stay the course and run your race well. Take heart, the Lord goes before you! Connect With Me: valtopalu.com

Ever wonder why we struggle to pray? How can we have a vibrant prayer life? What stops us from praying? Join me as I share practical ways to grow in our prayer life. Be sure to subscribe for future episodes. Connect With Me: https://www.valtopalu.com/

In this episode, I share how we can wait on God. Be encouraged, especially if you find yourself in a waiting season. Connect With Me: valtopalu.com

Does following Jesus cost us anything? What will we have to give up to follow Jesus? Join me as I tackle this question. Praying this episode blesses you. Connect With Me: https://www.valtopalu.com/

How can someone be a lukewarm Christian? What is it that marks a lukewarm Christian? Join me as I share from the book of James. In this episode, you will learn how to build your life on the rock, which is Jesus Christ. I pray this word encourages you. Connect With Me: valtopalu.com

Mathew 6:33 tells us to "Seek first the kingdom of God." How do we practically do this on a daily basis? Join me as I unpack Mathew 6:33. Connect With Me: https://www.valtopalu.com/

Have you wrestled with bitterness? How can we work through our bitterness? What does the Bible have to say about bitterness? Eventually, people will sin against us and offense will come. But we don't have to stay stuck in bitterness! Join me as I share practical steps on working through bitterness. I am praying this episode ministers to you. Connect With Me: https://www.valtopalu.com/

One of the clearest signs of maturity is speaking the truth in love. We have to learn to contend for one another and confront one another when necessary. So how do we speak the truth in love? Join me as I provide practical steps on speaking the truth in love. Connect With Me: https://www.valtopalu.com/

Valleys are inevitable. They will come. Some are short and some are long. So how can we walk through dark valleys? How can we get to higher ground? How can we find refreshment for our souls when we are hurting? Join me as I look at Psalm 23 and provide practical steps on how to walk through dark valleys. Connect With Me:https://www.valtopalu.com/

A lot of our issues are a result of us not knowing who we are and who's we are. In this episode, I look at 1Peter 2:9 and talk about how our identity is formed by our community, but is also given to us by God. We don't give ourselves an identity, God does. This removes a lot of the confusion in our day regarding identity. Join me as we dig in and hear God's perspective on identity. Con...

Some seasons are grieving seasons. There will be seasons in our lives when all we see is pain and loss. How can we navigate through such hardship? Join me as I share practical steps on working through pain and loss. Connect With Me: https://www.valtopalu.com/

Why do we lose our passion for God? One day we are soaring on wings like eagles and the next day, we are crawling. How can we keep our passion for the Lord? Join me as I share practical steps we can take on keeping our passion burning for the Lord. There is no shame if you're in a dry and weary season. Scripture reminds us that he who began a good work in us will carry it on to completion. Be...

What is Christmas really about? What hope does Christmas bring to a hurting world? In this episode, I unpack Luke chapter two and share insights on the Christmas story. God doesn't always show up the way we expect him to. In fact, he showed up in a dirty place and revealed his glory to the shepherds in a stinky field. Tune in and be encouraged by this episode! Connect With Me: https://www.valt...

People- pleasing is a trap. You and I will never make everyone happy. This is why our aim should always be to live for an audience of one. To live to please God and God alone. So how can we break the trap of people-pleasing? Join me in this episode titled, "Why People-Pleasing Is A Trap." Connect With Me: https://www.valtopalu.com/