Faith Matters Podcast

Day 2 of 5 - Distraction by Lance Lang on YouVersion

The heard of worship is surrender and surrender is best demonstrated in obedience and trust. "Surrender your whole being to him to be used for righteous purposes." - Romans 6:13b

Day 1 of 5 - Distraction by Lance Lang on YouVersion

If pleasing God is the first purpose of your life, how do you do that? You make God smile! God smiles when we love Him supremely, when we trust Him completely, when we obey Him wholeheartedly, when we praise and thank Him continually and when we use our abilities. God enjoys every detail of your life!

Before the moment you were conceived, you were planned for God's pleasure. Anything you do that brings pleasure to God is an act of worship. Worship is far more than music, but is is not for your benefit. Real worship is about falling in love with Jesus.

The ultimate goal of the universe is to show the glory of God. Everything created by God reflects his glory in some way. It's all for Him.

Day 5 of 5 New Year, A Fresh Start from YouVersion

To make the best use of your life, you must never forget two truths: First, compared with eternity, life is extremely brief. Second, earth is only a temporary residence. When you are faced with difficulties, just remember, as followers of Jesus Christ, this world is not our home.

Day 4 of 5 New Year, A Fresh Start on YouVersion

The way you see your life shapes your life. What is your view of life? You may be basing your life on a faulty life metaphor. This chapter covers two metaphors that teach us God's view of life: Life is a test and a trust.

Day 3 of 5 New Year A Fresh Start

Life on earth is just the dress rehearsal before the real production. This chapter emphasizes that God has a purpose for your life on earth, but it doesn't end here. There is more to life than just the here and now.

Day 2 of 5 from New Year, A Fresh Start

Everyone's life is driven by something, weather it be guilt, anger, fear, materialism or the need for approval. In this episode we discover how living on purpose can be the path to peace.

Day 1 of 5 : New Year, A Fresh Start Living With A New Heart

This episode will remind you that you are no accident. God had a plan for you before you were conceived. Listen in!

It's not about you. That's what you'll find out in this book by Pastor Rick Warren. Stick with this series and you'll be glad you did.

Day 5 of 5 of How To Love People You Disagree With At the end of the day, the point of loving people we disagree with is unity. Whether the issue is petty or prominent, we can choose people first. Work at living in peace with everyone, and work at living a holy life, for those who are not holy will not see the Lord. ~ Hebrews 12:14 NLT

Day 4 of 5 on How to Love People You Disagree With When we encounter people with a belief that is contrary to ours, we must understand that we might be the catalyst God uses to change their lives. But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things! ~ Galatians...

Day 3 of 5 from How to Love People You Disagree With In order to navigate relationships with others with whom we don’t see eye to eye, we have to work at this important quality. Then Jesus stood up again and said to the woman, “Where are your accusers? Didn’t even one of them condemn you?” “No, Lord,” she said. And Jesus said, “Neither do I. Go and sin no more.” ~ John 8:10-11

Day 2 of 5 of How to Love People We Disagree With Even if we don’t agree with someone’s stance, we can still treat them respectfully. It’s not about feeling respect for them, but showing it to them. Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good. Love each other with genuine affection and take delight in honoring each other. ~ Romans 12:9-10 N...