Faith NOW with Pastor Toby Youngblood

What is your motivation? God is more interested in your WHY rather than what, or how. So ask yourself. "What is my motivation?" Take a moment to think and self-reflect. Today Pastor Toby challenges us to locate our source of motivation, understand our limits, and remember to recharge spiritually. Get to a place where you can focus and lean into the holy spirit, and take just 15 minutes to read you...

Rest is not just for the body, it’s for the soul! This Monday you are being challenged to relax. In the middle of our busy lives we get carried away and don't allow time to recharge and reconnect with God making our relationship with Him feel weak and non-existent. Start your week off with rest. Have a great Monday! Matthew 11:28 (NIV) “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will gi...

It's time to get brave in our battles and unlock the door to victory! We're better together. Listen along today as Pastor Toby brings us to three points on how to Help People Win!

Remember God's promises! The Bible is filled with the promises of God. When life is testing you, and your faith seems small look to God's word. Remind yourself of the promises set before you. James 1:12 says "God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him." Stay motivated this Monday!

Ever wonder why God allows bad things to happen? It's a question that has echoed throughout Christianity for as long as we can remember. Today, Pastor Toby takes us into a couple passages of scripture to highlight the contrast of this question. 

God is FOR you, God is WITH you and God is IN you! As you battle your way through life, take it one day at a time. Start with today, find hope and strength through prayer and fellowship, and devote time with the Lord. Get your hopes UP!

In today's episode Pastor Toby encourages us to stay steadfast, have healthy life management, and remember who you are and who you're becoming throughout your journey. If you feel like giving up, if you feel like you aren't reaping reward from what you've harvested, remember God's timing is perfect. Keep your bucket full!  Have a great weekend!

John 15:4-7 says “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. If you do not remain in me, you are like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned.   If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you....

Renewing your mind, body and heart can be very complicated. But it doesn't have to be... It starts with realizing there is a need for revival in your life. Are you discouraged? Are you having trouble living out God's calling? Have you been nudged by the Holy Spirit and don't know how to respond? The 15 minute chair challenge is a great way to start. The challenge is simple if you're up for it. Tak...

Happy Monday!  Let me challenge you with a question. What are you depending on to "have a great day"? Does it depend on how quickly your kids wake up, get dressed and leave for school? Maybe it depends on your boss's mood? Or the weather? Or does the tone of your day depend on how long the line is at your favorite coffee place? We may not notice it, but there are plenty of things in our daily...

Dead from sin and alive in Christ The great Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said "You can't stop a bird from landing on your head. But you can keep it from building a nest." How does this translate to you? The truth is, whether you're facing something difficult in your life right now or God has answered all of your prayers you may still feel like life is pulling you down. Today, Pastor Toby talks us th...

In today's motivational minute Pastor Toby challenges us with this question... Where is your security? Is in it your career? Your family? Your friends/lifestyle? Your good looks? If your security is in any of those things, you may be shocked to know that it isn't as secure as you think. In Psalm 23:1 David says "The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want." In describing the Lord as his shepherd, Da...

Today Pastor Toby talks us through Ephesians 2:1-7. We were dead in our transgressions and sins, following our fleshes desires and deserving of wrath BUT GOD who is rich in mercy made us alive with Christ Jesus. God doesn't just tolerate you. He loves us entirely and made us ALIVE with Christ when we were doomed for death. You are the object of his never-ending love. We fall short everyday, BUT GO...

In today's motivational minute Pastor Toby encourages us to stay focused on God and his promises. Find comfort in the fact that if God is for you who can be against you? Have a great Monday!

In today's episode Pastor Toby brings light to Paul's perseverance during his time in prison. As he was arrested and convicted of preaching the gospel, Paul's struggles became very real. Reflect on a time you were in a situation you thought would never resolve. How did you overcome that struggle? In moments of weakness we should always first take our struggles to the Lord. What does this mean? It...

Do you have a bad case of the Mondays? In today's motivational minute Pastor Toby talks about the struggle of finding our purpose in a world that constantly challenges our faith. Tune in and turn your Monday around!

How do I humble myself? Humility, according to the Bible, is not something we can just up and do. In order to win the battles of broken bonds and spiritual warfare, we must put a daily effort into staying humble. But what does that look like? Here are a few examples of how to humble yourself before God. Confess your sin to God . Weekly, even daily, review of our hearts and behaviors, paired with c...

In today's motivational minute, Pastor Toby talks us through identity struggles. For as long as humans existed we've let the opinions of other define us. In ways big and small. Have you ever heard a rumor said about you and just couldn't get it out of your head? You may get angry, discouraged, or even feel betrayed. Maybe you're constantly comparing yourself to others around you. How do we change...

Every day we make a choice to live in pain or live in peace. What would your life look like if you chose to live in peace? God's plan is to give us hope and a future but, God says that we WILL go through pain. Pain and loneliness can be overcome! When we learn to confess to God and seek His strength, we can endure any of the heartaches that we face!

What’s God’s plan for your life? It’s one of the most common and confusing questions we all have as Christ-followers. But, if we’re honest, the idea of God’s plan for our lives can be a little overwhelming. Sometimes in life we find ourselves still dreaming the dream but not living the dream. Feeling "stuck"  has the potential to lead to discouragement and unhappiness. God offers healing for...

To be holy is to be different than the world. The Lord God commands those who follow Him to reflect His character and love. We find that holiness does not just get rubbed onto you. You could have contact with the most holy people, but you need to respond and make a choice to live a holy life. God has a bigger and better plan for each of us, and that involves holiness.

With every victory comes more endurance to breakthrough the difficult things we face in life. With God and all of heaven cheering you on, remember to never give up! Galatians 5:16 says "So I say, let the Holy Spirit guide your lives. Then you won’t be doing what your sinful nature craves." As you walk in step with the spirit you will begin to bear it's fruits; love, joy, peace, patience, kindness,...

In today's social media driven culture we see more and more of the trends "exposing" and "cancelling". We all have parts of us we would rather keep hidden and parts of us we want to show off to the world. This can easily paint a false picture of who you "really are". God knows everything about us down to the number of hairs on our head. (Luke 12:7) He knows our bad habits, our dirty secrets, hears...

Have you ever had a broken heart? Or maybe you're brokenhearted right now. Pastor Toby's encouragement in todays motivational minute is that God is always close to the brokenhearted. Psalm 34:18-19 says "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed. The righteous person faces many troubles, but the Lord comes to the rescue each time." Place your broken heart i...

What is the focus of The Last Days? Is it the mark of the beast or the anti-christ? Too often, the end times are associated with darkness, fear and worry. Maybe you aren't ready spiritually? Will the Lord recognize you as His good and faithful servant? The time to start preparing your heart and trusting in the Lord is now. Eternal life is only found in Jesus!