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Luke 7 gives a contrast of 2 people and their approach to Jesus. Check out why the worship of a "sinful person" was accepted but a "religious person" missed out.

I talked with someone recently that said “I wish I could be like those strong Christians.” You might think that those “strong Christians” that you know never struggle with doubt but the bible shows us moments in the lives of many believers where they doubted.

"All scripture is God-breathed and useful..." That's what Paul writes to Timothy. Is scripture really useful? How does it impact it's reader?

What about when God feels distant? When your prayers seem unheeded? When your relationship with God seems dry? Psalm 13 gives us insight for those times in our lives.

Episode 50 focuses on God's Compassion. When we understand the depth of God's love, we realize that we can "cry out" to him and find His compassion to us. (I recorded this live in front of an audience and at the beginning, my computer broke and I lost all of my notes so please disregard when I say "I can't quote that verse right now" several times :) )

This Covid virus quarantine gives us a chance to slow down a little and reflect on our lives and the world around us. When we read the Bible, we need to reflect - read slowly and deeply so that you will allow the Holy Spirit to give you insight. This season gives us a chance to reflect on life but even better, time to reflect on what the Holy Spirit is saying to you as you spend time in the Word.

Psalm 139 “Be Amazed!”

Looking for God to do something in your life but nothing is changing? Feel like you are doing all the right things but God is not seeing? Isaiah 58 gives us a "fast" way to get God's attention.

The ancient Israelites were going thru a horrible season. They were in exile. We are not experiencing anything that can compare but this Covid pandemic can make you feel like you are in exile. Separated from friends, family, routine, "normal." Here the encouragement from Isaiah 43. Sometimes in the midst of chaos, inspite of chaos, God is bringing about good change.

I'm convinced that God communicates with his children. Those who believe that look for that communication. In Isaiah 50 God speaks thru the prophet and we see that not "listening" for the voice of God is a dangerous business.

Episode 44 comes from Ephesians Chapter 5. Here's Paul's challenges: "walk in love," "walk in light," "walk wisely." Listen today to see what he has to say about each.

Episode 43 Forgive - it's a difficult word. let's talk about it.

Ephesians tells us that we should put on the "new self." How does that affect the way we talk? check out episode 42 for a great scripture verse that has some practical help for us.

When Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead, he commanded that his grave clothes be taken off. Since you and I have been raised from spiritual death to spiritual life (Eph. 2) we need to take off those old grave clothes that are binding us!

In Episode 40 we explore the gifting, offices and service that build up the church then we take a worship break and reflect on the MANY things that Ephesians says about those who are "in Christ."

Unity in our day? Seems unlikely, right? Listen to Ephesians 4 with me and see a way forward.

In Ephesians 3, Paul tells us what we should ask for from God's "riches." It's the 2nd prayer the we see embedding in this great letter. This prayer can be a model to teach us to pray for God's enablement.

Racism is an age old problem. Paul addresses a racial issue of his time in Ephesians 2 and leaves us some clues about overcoming the "Wall of Hostility."

Check out a great passage from Ephesians 2!

Are you praying for these 4 things (and why you should be!) Join me as we break down Paul's prayer in Ephesians 1:17-21

"Have a blessed day." In Ephesians 1, Paul talks about the blessings we have every day. This time during the pandemic is a good time to remember the blessings you have in Christ.

Galatians 6 talks about sharing. This is a great moment for sharing as we weather this crisis together.

Episode 32 focuses on what Galatians 5 says about "Walking in the Spirit."

What is God want us to do during the Covid-19 crisis? Galatains 5:13

Psalm 34 - Praise is for everyday, praise encourages, praise is to be shared. Taste and see that the Lord is good!