Daily Manna

The parable of the shepherd who lost one sheep even though he had 99 in the fold (found in Luke 15) reveals God has abundant love for you. Listen as Chaplain Black shares the joy that erupts in heaven over the one who was found.

In the following several podcasts, listen as chaplain Black shares how much joy you bring to heaven and how special and loved you are to God. You can lead others to Him and make heaven happier!

In this message, Chaplain Black teaches the importance of completing life's race.

Thorns in the flesh are humbling and sometimes weakening. Maybe you feel like you would be more effective without it. Perhaps you've pleaded with God to remove it. In this message, Chaplain Black shares the beauty of 2 Corinthians 12:9, which states, "[God's] grace is sufficient for [us]," and that his "power is made perfect in weakness." 

While uncomfortable, life's pressures and challenges are all opportunities for you to rise. Listen as Chaplain Black concludes this series on How to Get up When You Fall and discover a sure way to help you rise again.

Continue listening as Chaplain Black shares more insight on why getting up when you fall is necessary for your growth!

Listen as Chaplain Black continues sharing how you may endure and enjoy the blessed assurance you have in the power of Christ - enabling you to get up when you fall!

When you enter a race, you are ready to run, eager to finish, and hopeful to endure. But what if you grow tired, stumble onto an obstacle, or are thrown off course by a trial? In this message, Chaplain Black shares another reason you shouldn't stay down when falling.  

When life knocks you down, it doesn't feel good. But what truly counts is that you get up again. But how? Listen as Chaplain Black shares some insights on how to get up when life knocks you down!

Listen as Chaplain Black continues with part two of the message entitled, Surviving Your Difficult Situation, and shares a surprising way you may navigate life's challenges. 

Today, Chaplain Black talks about Peninnah, who taunted Hannah because she could not have children. Peninnah's taunting greatly affected Hannah. Listen as Chaplain Black shares how Hannah survived her difficult situation - you can, too!

When you cry out to God in frustration, it's challenging to maintain your faith. Unanswered prayers, left sitting in the queue, may cause you to feel forgotten. Today, Chaplain Black shares how Habakkuk, an Old Testament Prophet, felt similarly and how God enabled his frustration to flower into faith!

Trying to maintain control of our lives or other people's behavior is a fruitless, exhausting exercise that causes us to doubt God's power. Listen to Chaplain Black as he reminds us that God is in control. 

Because you are valued, you can ask God anything, no matter how simple you believe the question to be. Because you are loved, you have a Savior who is interested and can answer your questions.

Listen as Chaplain Black shares some encouraging insights on what you should remember when God sometimes seems silent.

Have you ever cried out to God in anger? We can voice our frustrations to Him because He cares for us! Join Chaplain Black as he shares how Habakkuk dealt with his anger toward God.

Listen as Chaplain Black concludes the message about what living for Jesus ultimately looks like! 

Have you ever thought about what identifies you as a Christian? In this message, Chaplain Black uncovers the telling marks of the Christian life and the importance of having them.

The devil, also known as the father of lies, often adds or subtracts from the simple truths of the Bible, usually complicating the simplicity of His word and salvation. Listen as Chaplain Black reminds you that your gift of salvation isn't complex and is yours for the taking!

While we live in a sin-filled world, we, as Christians, can tear down the walls between believers and the world with gentleness and respect. Listen as Chaplain Black explains how to share the reason for your hope! 

Rest in the truth that God has a purpose for you that He alone promises to fulfill. Jeremiah 29:11 says, "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Remember, you are too blessed to be stressed! 

Do you know God has a plan and a purpose for you? In today's message, Chaplain Black explains that even if you are experiencing many difficulties, God can turn your circumstances around for your good! 

In days of uncertainty and confusion, you can lean into what God has already done, remembering Romans 8:28, which says "All things work together for the good of those who love Him." Listen as Chaplain Black reminds us of these encouraging truths!

Spoiler alert: Exceptional leaders aren't born with superhuman capabilities - they work at it! Listen as Chaplain Black shares an essential quality that leaders possess and how you can cultivate this vital trait. 

Edgar Guest's poem, Sermons We See, discusses one way to lead: living the gospel! In this broadcast, Chaplain Black teaches why letting your  life  shine is so important!