Before We Go

Grace—unmerited favor—has the power to soothe the disagreements or strident conflicts that seem to have overtaken our society here in the United States, and even around the world. David and Karen Mains discuss the merits of grace, based on the concept that: “Christians would do well to be known as people of grace.”

To followers of Jesus, the word “worship” means “attributing worth to God.” Said another way, when we worship God, we are paying Him a compliment that He so well deserves. David and Karen Mains discuss the value of worship based on the idea that: “Becoming proficient at complimenting God will prove to be a powerful spiritual practice.”

David and Karen Mains discuss a critically important strategy, summarized by this statement: “The time has come for the people of God to put their minds and hearts into helping solve the massive refugee/immigration problem on our southern border.”

David and Karen Mains discuss the gift God gives to some of His dearly loved children of aging well and how to take advantage of this great gift.

As we face the beginning of another new year, David and Karen Mains reflect on the content of a radio broadcast from The Chapel of the Air recorded 45 years ago that shares pertinent suggestions for moving forward into the future. The key sentence: “Before entering into new opportunities, God’s people are wise to purify themselves.”

The Season of Advent celebrates the coming of Jesus as a baby born in Bethlehem. This Season also celebrates, with great anticipation, the return of our Lord Jesus Christ at the time of His Second Coming. David and Karen Mains discuss this second part of the Season of Advent, emphasizing: “Contemporary Christians would do well to frequently remind ourselves that our King’s return—His Second Advent...

David and Karen Mains share ways that they continue to celebrate the Season of Advent based on this idea: “A deeply meaningful Christmas or Advent Season requires intentionality on behalf of the participants.”

David and Karen Mains discuss a new perspective on Advent, encapsulated in this sentence: “Focusing on Christ’s Second Coming, as well as His first coming, could help give perspective to the way I celebrate Christmas this year.”

During one of the busiest times of the year, leading up to the Christmas holiday, it is important for people to maintain their perspective, particularly those who are in their sunset years. David and Karen Mains discuss how to navigate the changes that come by urging listeners to understand that: “Aging sagely is easier for those who trust God in the process.”

On this day before Thanksgiving Day, is there someone to whom you would like to speak a word of thanks for who they are and what they have meant in your life? David and Karen Mains recount the great value of this exercise, using this theme: “A thoughtful word of thanks from you to __________ could do more good than you can imagine.”

David and Karen Mains reflect on the many blessings that God has given them over the years, especially from music that has moved them. They conclude that: “Observing November as a Thanksgiving Month will all but guarantee that your gratitude overflows on even the busiest of Thanksgiving days.”

In preparation for the celebration of the Thanksgiving holiday, David and Karen Mains share some of the things in their lives for which they are thankful. For listeners, they suggest: “During November, it is fitting as American Christians to practice giving thanks to the Lord.”

As you look back over the years of your life, can you identify certain individuals who may have had a profound influence for good in your life? David and Karen Mains address this very question, as they review their own lives. In doing so, they have found that: “It is fitting to thank the Lord for special individuals who touched your life for the better.”

David and Karen Mains share their observations about aging, based on the reality that: “Knowing that there are both positive and negative aspects related to aging, we choose to view it as a special gift from the Lord for which to be thankful, because it is not granted everyone.”

Keeping a written record of how God is at work in our lives, as well as keeping a record of our prayers and God’s answers to those prayers, has great value to our Christian spiritual development. David and Karen Mains discuss the reality that “Christians who develop the discipline of journaling will not only keep a record of their lives, but will discover the extraordinary ways God has interacted...

It’s not at all too early to begin to prepare for the celebration of Advent and Christmas. David and Karen Mains introduce listeners to a very effective resource: “Because most church people need help to make Christ the focus of their Christmas season, we worked hard creating a series of truly meaningful Advent Calendars. An example would be the series called ‘The Amazing Emmanuel.’”

Do Christians actually prepare to worship God on the weekend? David and Karen Mains discuss the very real need to prepare for the privilege we have to join with other believers in a time of worship with this suggestion: “People who prepare themselves ahead of time are most likely to experience the miracle of Christ’s presence in His church.”

It should rightly serve as a challenge for followers of Jesus to imagine how they would react if Jesus were to bodily attend the Worship Service in their churches this weekend. David and Karen Mains discuss the fact that if Jesus bodily visited your church this Sunday, we believe many would stand patiently in line, waiting for the opportunity to speak briefly with Him.

If the risen Lord Jesus Christ were to come bodily to our churches, how would we respond? David and Karen Mains begin a new series of Podcasts on this very topic by discussing how, in the churches here in the United States and around the world, worship is an appropriate congregational response to the miracle presence of the risen Christ in their midst.

David and Karen Mains contemplate a sense of urgency that they have for their ministry during these last years of their lives on earth. They share with listeners what they feel God is revealing to them that may be helpful to others who feel a similar sense of urgency in serving Christ in this day, when things seem increasingly dire. They ask this question: “As spokespersons for the Lord, do our wo...

“How we welcome people is a good indicator of where we are in our journey to becoming Christ-like.” David and Karen Mains share some of their experiences when they felt welcome and when they were able to help others feel welcome.

Every human is tempted to sin, including every follower of Jesus. David and Karen Mains discuss the power that God has given believers to deal with temptation by clinging to this truth: “When tempted, remember that Satan’s desire is to destroy you, your opportunity is to overcome, and God’s promise is His presence.”

History is headed inexorably toward a bloody global showdown between the forces of good and evil, Light and Darkness, Christ and the anti-Christ, God and Satan, which the Devil wins decisively, however, only temporarily. Jesus’ followers need to understand this and need to prepare themselves accordingly. Continuing with Chapters 20 through 22 of the Book of Revelation, David and Karen Mains share...

History is headed inexorably toward a bloody global showdown between the forces of good and evil, Light and Darkness, Christ and the anti-Christ, God and Satan, which the Devil wins decisively, however, only temporarily. Jesus followers need to understand this and need to prepare themselves accordingly. Continuing with Chapters 15 through 19 of the Book of Revelation, David and Karen Mains share t...

History is headed inexorably toward a bloody global showdown between the forces of good and evil, Light and Darkness, Christ and the anti-Christ, God and Satan, which the Devil wins decisively, however, only temporarily. Jesus followers need to understand this and need to prepare themselves accordingly. Continuing with Chapters 12 through 14 of the Book of Revelation, David and Karen Mains share t...