Before We Go

As we get older, we begin to think about how many more years that God might give us on this earth. David and Karen Mains discuss what to do with God’s special gift of additional years of life.

When you hear the word “deviant,” you may think of something or someone negatively. David and Karen Mains discuss how our world becomes changed for the better when “positive deviants” decide to influence the world in which they live.

Do you have a favorite superhero? David and Karen Mains share some insights into who their superhero is and how they share their excitement about, and appreciation for, that superhero.

David and Karen Mains discuss how we can make time to rediscover the wonder of this Christmas season and take the hassle out of the December holidays.

In response to the generosity of family and friends, David and Karen Mains recently experienced a wonderful adventure to celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary. They share a powerful life medicine that came to mind as a result of this experience.

David and Karen Mains explore the effect of a secular society by sharing an interview with the late Dr. Francis Schaeffer.

David and Karen Mains ask the question: “What will you pray for today?” Then, they make a suggestion as to how we should pray to seek God’s help for our divided nation.

David and Karen Mains give their strong endorsement for a new book and explain how this kind of testimony has a significant ability to share what God has done in a person’s life.

A believer can accelerate his or her spiritual growth by connecting with a spiritual director. David and Karen Mains describe what a spiritual director does and how having a spiritual director has affected their spiritual lives.

What does it mean to hide God’s written Word in our hearts? David and Karen Mains discuss the delight that comes from memorizing verses of Scripture and how this activity has a powerful impact on a believer’s life.

Celebrating special days, whether specific personal days, or days of national significance, remains an important part of our lives. David and Karen Mains discuss the importance of remembering the past and celebrating what the past teaches us.

David Mains has recently finished a new book. Now he and his wife, Karen Mains, discuss how to employ the Scriptural principle of the Sabbath: rest and celebration.

Asking the right questions is one key to a productive interpersonal exchange. David and Karen Mains continue to discuss the value of asking the right questions.

Asking the right questions is one key to a productive interview. David Mains interviews the late Bishop Festo Kivengere of Uganda. Then, David and Karen Mains discuss the value of asking the right questions.

Recognizing that each person’s life has a finite length, David and Karen Mains discuss what priorities Christians should choose in order to live the remainder of their lives effectively.

Confused about what is happening as we face a consistent string of unusual natural events? David and Karen Mains offer some very practical suggestions as to how we should answer the question: “Why is this happening?”

What does it take to capture someone’s attention and then engage them in a very positive conversation? David and Karen Mains share some of their experiences, where they engaged with the people who cross their pathways in a way that leads to very positive conversations.

Jesus told His disciples about the type of signs that would signal the time of His second coming was near. David and Karen Mains discuss these signs and reflect on a Christian’s need to remain aware of these end time signs.

With lots of projects on our To-Do Lists, it is easy to become overwhelmed. David and Karen Mains discuss the value of making wise choices regarding the unfinished projects we add to our busy lives.

Have you ever considered trying to amend your part in the destructive behavior patterns that tend to plague many families? David and Karen Mains discuss how the return from the isolation of the COVID virus may give us the opportunity to make such an adjustment.

Karen Mains has received an invitation from Who's Who in America. She and David discuss how Christians can assess the value of such an invitation and how God is the One who determines our true value.

As a Christian matures in his or her spiritual journey, taking time to invite the Holy Spirit to tell him or her what’s good about that one and what’s bad about that one helps to develop a valuable self-awareness.

How often do Christians think about the return of the Lord Jesus Christ? David and Karen Mains share their thoughts about the spiritual discipline involved in considering the return of our Lord.

David and Karen Mains explore the fact that while revival is something every believer should long for, in the long run, revival is not a “Heaven-on-earth” experience. David Mains shares from his forthcoming book, Prayer Vigilantes .

Do you dislike chit chat or small talk? David and Karen Mains, especially Karen, really dislike small talk. They share some thoughts on how to turn a discussion from an mere exchange of small talk into a genuine conversation.