Faith Matters Podcast

Blessed are the balanced; they shall outlast everyone. You owe it to future generations to preserve the testimony of how God helped you fulfill His purposes on earth. "Live life with a due sense of responsibility, not as those who do not know the meaning of life but as those who do." Ephesians 5:15

Seeking God's Heart Daily Day 2 of 5 A call for wisdom as read by Andi and Brian Hale by Boyd Bailey on YouVersion

The Great Commission is your commission. You will either be a world class Christian or a worldly Christian. People may refuse our live or reject our message, but they are defenseless against our prayers. "Send us around the world with the news of your saving power and your eternal plan for all mankind." Psalm 67:2

Seeking God's Heart Daily by Boyd Bailey on YouVersion read by AndI and Brian Hale Day 1 of 5

God has given you a Life Message to share. Shared stories build a relational bridge that Jesus can walk across from your heart to others. While it is wise to learn from experience, it is wiser to learn from the experiences of others. "Be ready at all times to answer anyone who asks you to explain the hope you have in you, but do it with gentleness and respect.: 1 Peter 3:15-16

Pastor Bob McCartney does a masterful job delivering his series titled True Colors. This one, like everything he does, is straight forward, bible based and solid truth. Be sure to catch all 7 messages in this series!

You are made for a mission. Jesus calls us not only to come to him, but to go for him. But it's easy to get distracted, because Satan would rather have you do anything besides sharing your faith. "Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you a...

God loves to use weak people. If God only used perfect people, nothing would ever get done. He is never limited by our limitations. God works best when I admit my weakness. "My grace is sufficient for you, my power is made perfect in weakness." 2 Corinthians 12:9

Day 5 of 5 Dealing with Uncertainty from YouVersion read by Andi and Brian Hale

Service starts in your mind. Real servants don't try to use God for their purposes. They let God use them for His purposes. To be a servant, I must think like a servant. "Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus." Philippians 2:5

Dealing with Uncertainty Day 4 of 5 from YouVersion read by Andi and Brian Hale

We serve God by serving others. Your servant's heart will reveal your maturity. Great opportunities often disguise themselves in small tasks. Even the smallest service is noticed by God and will be rewarded. "If you give even a cup of cold water to one of the least of my followers, you will surely be rewarded." Matthew 10:42

Dealing with Uncertainty from YouVersion read by Brian and Andi Hale

God deserves your best. If you don't exercise our muscles, they weaken and atrophy. In the same way, if you don't utilize the abilities and skills God has given you, you will lose them. "Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth." 2 Timothy 2:15

Dealing with Uncertainty Day 2 of 5 from YouVersion read by Brian and Andi Hale

Only you can be you and it feels good to do what God made you to do. For God to use your painful experiences, you must be willing to share them. "God has given each of you some special abilities; be sure to use them to help each other, passing on to others God's many kinds of blessings." 1 Peter 4:10

Dealing with Uncertainty Day 2 of 5 from YouVersion read by Brian and Andi Hale

You were shaped to serve God. When you are doing what you love to do, no one has to motivate you. "God works through different men in different ways, but it is the same God who achieves his purposes through them all." 1 Corinthians 12:6

You were put on earth to make a contribution. You were created, saved, called and commanded to serve God. Service is the pathway to real significance. Service is not optional. "For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do." Ephesians 2:10

There are no shortcuts to maturity. While we worry about how fast we grow, God is concerned about how strong we grow. "God began doing a good work in you, and I am sure He will continue it until it is finished when Jesus Christ comes again." Philippians 1:6

Slay Your Dragon by Daniel Kolenda on YouVersion read by Brian and Andi Hale Day 5 of 5 Your great confidence should be in this—no matter what you face, the great dragon slayer Himself is at your side, teaching you to fight and backing you up at every turn. In the end He is the One who will deal the fatal blow to the dragon.

There is always a way out. The battle for sin is won or lost in your mind. Whatever gets your attention will get you. "God is faithful. He will keep the temptation from becoming so strong that you can't stand up against it. When you are tempted, He will show you a way out so that you will not give in to it." 1 Corinthians 10:13

Day 4 of 5 from Slay Your Dragon by Daniel Kolenda on YouVersion read by Brian and Andi Hale Big sins grow from small seeds. Realize when you are coddling a monster in the making and kill it quickly!

Every temptation is an opportunity to do good. God develops the fruit of the Spirit by allowing you to experience circumstances in which you're tempted to express the exact opposite quality. "God blesses the people who patiently endure testing. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him." James 1:12

Slay Your Dragons Day 3 of 5 from Daniel Kolenda on YouVersion read by Brian and Andi Hale We tolerate sin and compromise in our lives because we do not see these things for the destructive enemies that they are. God hates sin and wants us to hate it as well. Just get rid of it!