Divine Savior Church-West Palm Beach

God created us in His image to reflect His love in our relationships. The Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Commandments teach us to honor authority, protect life, and cherish marriage. Yet, in every kind of relationship—family, workplace, community—we invent new ways to harm each other. How we treat others reveals how we truly feel about God. But where we fail, Jesus perfectly fulfilled God’s will, loving...

Two things are certain - death and taxes. Taxes are due in just a few weeks. But who knows when death will overtake us. Then, and at that moment, we will stand before the ultimate judge of all. For you, Jesus stood before human judges and even God himself. He, who is the ultimate Judge, became the judged judge. And because he did three things are now certain, “Death, taxes, and justification.” Tha...

The Second and Third Commandments reveal God’s mercy in how He saves us. His name isn’t just a label—it’s His reputation, His promises, His very character. The Sabbath isn’t just a day off—it’s the rest He gives from fear and condemnation. Yet, when we use His name flippantly, treat His Word lightly, or ignore the rest He offers, we do more harm to ourselves than to Him. Such disobedience leads to...

Everyone has their price. We’re all chasing something and will pay almost any price to get it and keep it. Jesus had something on his mind and he was willing to do whatever it took to get it. Whenever everyone else fled away from the fight, Jesus rose up to meet it and embraced it because embracing it meant he could embrace you. Thanks for listening to our podcast! We would love to hear your thoug...

If a loved one needed heart surgery, would you trust a first-year med student or an experienced surgeon? If accused of a crime, would you rely on a legal intern or a top attorney? We instinctively seek those who can best care for us. Apply that to the First Commandment: when God tells us to have no other gods, it’s not because He craves attention but because no one loves or cares for us like He do...

When we’re accused of doing wrong, it’s easy to get defensive, making excuses or comparing ourselves to others. But with our defenses up, repentance is impossible. God, however, lowers our defenses by inviting us into His open arms, where we don’t need to pretend to be perfect. He doesn’t ask us to confess our sins because He doesn’t know them—He already does. He calls us to repent so that we migh...

We don’t have what it takes to get out of the mess we were in. We’re scared of the cost. We don’t want to pay it. We think we can, but we can’t. Only Jesus can. And Jesus did. Jesus paid the price we couldn’t, wouldn’t, and didn’t even want to pay for all people who walk on the face of the earth. One paid the ransom for all. Thanks for listening to our podcast! We would love to hear your thoughts...

Would you look directly at the sun? Of course not—it would burn your eyes and leave you blind. Similarly, looking directly at God’s glory, brighter than the sun, would be overwhelming. His holiness, which loves good and hates evil, is terrifying for sinners like us. That’s why God told Moses, “No one may see me and live” (Exodus 33:20). Yet, God longs for us to know him, so he hides his glory to r...

We’re going to talk about sex! But it’s not going to be a shameful, embarrassing conversation. God loves sex. He created it and designed it for our enjoyment. He loves it when we enjoy sex the way he designed it. But good sex takes work. It’s not quite as movies and TV and porn represent it. Sex is a beautiful gift from God that can bring amazing blessings, but its power can also bring harm and pa...

Depression feels so overwhelming. Many times, there’s the feeling of having no hope. Here, we see the psalmist feel despair, his soul thirsting for the Lord. But then he talks to himself. Why am I so down? Even in this desperate situation, he is my Savior and my God. If only that was the silver bullet. However, depression can be like a yo-yo; wrestling match in the mind. One minute we know our hop...

Anxiety is prevalent in so many people today. Worrisome thoughts fill our minds and it leads to a bodily response. As Christians, God’s Word tells us again and again not to be anxious and not to worry. Why? Because we have a God who is in control. More than that, we get to call this God Father. Just like a loving father protects, provides, and loves his children, our Heavenly Father protects, prov...

How do Christians participate in the transgender conversation? How does God want Christians to feel about the topic, and more importantly, the people? Too often, the topic of transgender makes us think about ideologies, progressive societal trends, and angry debates. But what about people? How can we help people who struggle with transgender feelings? How does the gospel apply to this issue? God’s...

We live in a country of extremes. How many of us have seen online posts that rip apart those with opposing political views? We tend to avoid politics in conversations because we know how fast such a topic can cause anger to flare quickly, even between Christians. But what would it look like if we loved across the aisle? What if our focus was less about proving our political points and more about p...

As we celebrate Baptism/Commitment Sunday, we rejoice that our true identity as children of God is a divine gift through baptism, not a self-made achievement. Baptism, empowered by God’s Word, welcomes us into God’s family and grants us a new, unshakeable identity beyond our achievements or status. Unlike our culture that insists on earning worth through personal success, we find our true value at...

Who gets the final say in your life? That question is a matter of authority. In a culture where we are raised to live out our truth, the Bible calls us to the exact opposite. We conform ourselves to the truth of God’s Word. That’s what it means to call Jesus "Lord."  Thanks for listening to our podcast! We would love to hear your thoughts or questions! Support the show

Epiphany celebrates the revelation of Jesus as the Savior for all nations, shining light on the mystery and majesty of God’s grace. Just as the Queen of Sheba traveled far to witness Solomon’s wisdom, and the Magi journeyed to worship the newborn King, we come seeking answers and awe. In Jesus, someone far greater than Solomon, we find the ultimate wisdom and the radiant light of grace. Today, as...

Christmas is all about hope—hope that stretches beyond the manger to eternity. The baby born in Bethlehem came to do more than just change the world for a moment; He came to secure our future forever. No matter how uncertain life feels, we have the promise that Jesus will return, making all things new. The same Jesus who entered our world in humble beginnings will one day return in glory, wiping a...

Christmas time is for giving. Why? Because we have been given something. We’ve been given forgiveness through God’s Son who came into the world on Christmas. Now it’s our turn to give. And forgive. Christmas is forgiving.  Thanks for listening to our podcast! We would love to hear your thoughts or questions! Support the show

Where have you been before? What is your background and experiences? These questions serve in evaluating candidates for leadership. They help us form our opinions, and the stronger the background and experiences, the better. What we celebrate at Christmastime is the one whose background and experience answer all our questions and give us security and peace. The one we worship and adore is begotten...

When your leader is strong, you are strong. When your leader is weak, fear and despair overtake his followers, because there will always be enemies and adversity. Fear and despair creeps into our lives because of the adversity and unknowns we face, but God calls you to rejoice, shout aloud, and sing, because your leader is a mighty warrior. Jesus came as an infant, lowly, and humble, yes, but he w...

The anticipation of a new leader comes with new expectations for those who follow. Are we prepared in our own hearts to welcome the one for whom we prepare? God’s expectations stand for all time – they don’t change. Which means, we must change. All change is hard. This change is impossible – for us. Thank God his grace and mercy never change. He sends the refiner – the one who applies the heat so...

Lineage matters. Family trees tell us of the values and strengths. We might look at family members of the past to gain an understanding of a person in the present, and especially their pedigree when it comes to leadership. What if the family tree leaves much to be desired. What if there is weakness and immorality and brokenness there. This was the case with the family tree of the royal line of Dav...

As Thanksgiving approaches, we’re reminded of abundance and sharing, but what happens when the needs around us feel bigger than what we have to give? In this episode, we explore Jesus’ command to his disciples, “You give them something to eat,” as they faced a hungry crowd with just five loaves and two fish. It seemed impossible—yet Jesus turned their scarcity into abundance. This Thanksgiving, we...

Have you ever experienced that uncomfortable feeling that others are watching you, trying to find something to criticize? We don’t want others judging us. It is bad enough listening to the voice inside our own head, whispering that we aren’t worthy. How do we overcome the fear of judgment? It begins by realizing that there is only one person whose opinion ultimately matters—the Judge. Everyone is...

 Perhaps you have heard the axiom, “Eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow we die.” In other words, while you still can, use what you have in order to enjoy life to the fullest. If this life is all there is, St. Paul agrees that would be a good philosophy. Paul wrote, “If the dead are not raised, ‘Let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die’” (1 Corinthians 15:32). However, note the “if.” Paul was s...