Faith to Witness 99

Here’s the gist, human. God is on the lookout for plots, schemes, the human intrigue of others plotting against our spiritual growth. I have been asking myself the same questions all week. Why do I want to take a closer look at, get up close and personal with Psalm 31, verse 20? What is really going on inside this verse? Why do I feel compelled to bring this to my listeners, in our pursuit of know...

Here’s the gist, human. When we encounter trouble, it may start with well-lit enemies but inevitably draws who David names as “neighbors” and “closest friends.” This tells me that our human nature is the common denominator of adversity, that the trust we have must be anchored in God’s character. By this, that all humans fall to adversity without him. The thing we fall prey to bares little differen...

Here’s the gist, human. Does your resolution reflect the resolve of Christ?   Go ahead. Take a run at this. Barrage yourself with questions and considerations: is this a resolution Christ would entertain? Does he want to spend his time in your life this way? Is your resolution short-sighted, selfish, in pursuit of earthly favor? Does your resolution reflect the sacrifice he made for you, and does...

Here’s the gist, human. Mary was the first person to see the face of Jesus on earth. This tells the whole story, doesn’t it? That a God who breathed life into a man in the garden, then raised a nation through the patriarchs, the twelve tribes, the prophets, the kings, and ushered them through cloud and fire to the Promised Land... that God drew closer and closer.   Then, through the lineage of Dav...

Here’s the gist, human. God gives us prompts for spiritual direction and learning. This one came from a new sister in Christ. A powerful beacon of the faith that comes before. A prompt to spend time on what it means to be “more than a conqueror” and what my identity in Christ means to me right now. It’s perfect timing, don’t you think, as we celebrate the day Jesus came to live among us? How does...

Here’s the gist, human. This is the perfect time to ponder how God brought Mary, the mother of Jesus into his Will. Because God calls us to what we cannot do alone. If you are proud of your independence, and feel like you have life figured out, you are in control, and that God is someone you claim exists. But. This episode is not for you. You’ve got this. Or do you? What could a sovereign God and...

Here’s the gist, human. Jesus is enough. He lived all the life we need to give ours. In the middle of this season make him enough. Settle in to why he came, how he walked, and what he did that is the only gift any human needs. Read through the gospel of Matthew to prepare your heart for this giving season. I am asking us to do this because this is the season that always wants more of everything. I...

Here’s the gist, human. I prompted us to make a list of Red Sea moments when the water walls were held up by God. Let’s consider Moses, God and the Red Sea first. The epic exodus. And the Red Sea process we can expect when God fights for us to gain his glory. These moments, experiences, seasons are such an honor, human. An honor to be able to see the water walls as we walk, to see what God is cont...

Here’s the gist, human. When I am blind to my intent, Jesus helps me see my motivation through his eyes. When I am paralyzed by a problem, he moves me to my next step. When I accumulate earthly scabs from being “in the world” he purifies my inner skin. When I turn away from his voice, he whooshes divinity deep into my ear. When I am thrown down by my human nature, he raises my spirit. Blind, lame,...

Here’s the gist, human. Misrepresenting Jesus is to posture about his persona instead of emulating his power. We have a choice: to reflect Jesus, or to mispresent him. God grants believers the gift of suffering for Christ. It is not a consequence of sin. That’s how I see it. It is a consequence of being a believer. Paul tells us that believing and suffering are gifts from God. The Holy Spirit is n...

True or False:  You can imagine what God has prepared for you. Here’s the gist, human.  What do you imagine God has prepared for you? Moses lived a hard-fought testimony and died in the arms of God. (or so I envision it). Today we consider obedience gone rogue, two strikes on a rock and a God who represents his holiness. We explore a shepherd’s mental path:  Forget not .  Accept .  Trust.  We clim...

Here’s the gist, human. Consider a word that cuts to the bone for so many humans. Sacrifice. And this. God first sacrifices a Son (John 3:16) to give us a King. Jesus sacrifices his life to give humanity eternal life. Humanity, every human can sacrifice a life of earthly gain, the human gain of things, to live in the redeeming praise of His victory. It takes the fruit of our lips. That’s how prais...

Here’s the gist, human. The whole king – no kings debate really has a strong hold on the human heart, doesn’t it? Far beyond the confines of how we define and divide over a presidency and a country. King David is on my mind. A seeker of God’s truth. All those psalms—written, sung, lamentedprimarily by a shepherd boy turned king—who lived before the Shepherd. As part one of two episodes, let’s spen...

Here’s the gist, human. I am not ga ga about anyone. Not even Jesus. That’s a culture gimmick that feeds shallow connections and fickle human bonds. God cuts through the superfluous, the disingenuous, the fraudster in each of us. We need God to choose who we listen to, who will strengthen our witness. God is selective in his sovereignty. Divinely focused on feeding our spirit. Join us as I share o...

Here’s the gist, human. We find solace in repeating decisions that allow us to retreat from what is uncomfortable. We think we are making good decisions. We ask God to direct us. Yet because we cannot see how it is possible that he can navigate the decisions of people out of our control, well, we stand at the window like a child, watching for his next move when barely a minute has passed in the pr...

Here’s the gist, human. September brought a bridge too far, only to illuminate a heaven so close. God did the work through Charlie Kirk in 31 years. To inspire the world to rise up. Today I am talking about divine courage from our Creator. The kind of courage that sustains and enables us to love like Christ. We look at why true courage is inseparable from God’s presence and promise. Taken to heart...

Faith to Witness 99 Season 2 Episode 156   THE BEAT | Re-release - What Would Jesus Tell You? (when he sends you out to witness) (originally published May 28 2025)    Quick Take   Hey human, get ready to listen to Chapter 10 of the gospel of Matthew with your heart. And consider his insights when we paraphrase it, and take it with us. How we can draw from God’s faithfulness to acknowledge his glor...

Faith to Witness 99 Season 2 Episode 155   THE BEAT | Re-release - Soul Talk that Starts With Praise (His breath. Taken in. To refresh me.) (originally published March 12 2025)  Quick Take Hey human, in this episode we come in for a closer look. Soul talk. A heart-to-heart beginning of a search for deeper wisdom on what our soul is. What it isn’t. And why I am something of a warrior about it. Join...

Faith to Witness 99 Season 2 Episode 154   THE BEAT | Re-release - God Uses My Repentant Heart to Bring Others to Repentance. Think Job. (originally published Feb 19 2025)  Quick Take  Hey human, in this episode we consider Job, his suffering, and those zealous friends. And a gem of an epilogue that shows just how God works through our repentance to bring others to him. E125. Thanks for listening....

Faith to Witness 99 Season 2 Episode 153 THE BEAT | Re-release - How to Stop a Train for the One (originally published Jan 15 2025)  Quick Take  Hey human, in this episode we talk about rhythms, trains and the need for speed. God speed. We consider what train whistles mean, and how only God stops spiritual fatalities. I’ll see you inside e120. Thanks for listening.   Psalm 147:15  He sends his com...

Faith to Witness 99 Season 2 Episode 152   THE BEAT | Re-release - Jesus Commissioned My Life for His Glory (originally published Dec 4 2024)  Quick Take Hey human, in this episode we hear what Jesus said that was named The Great Commission. We consider challenges of a life commissioned by Jesus. Discover who leads our witness. End with Paul, but no, wait that’s the beginning. Thanks for listening...

Faith to Witness 99 Season 2 Episode 151 THE BEAT | Re-release - Jesus, Persuade My Heart (originally published Nov 20 2024)  Quick Take Hey human, in this episode we immerse ourselves in walking on water. We consider Peter’s command, Jesus’ command in response, the disciples witnessing a John 1:14 moment. Ponder faith and a proposal on how our denial can ignite Jesus to command our hearts. Thanks...

Faith to Witness 99 Season 2 Episode 150  THE BEAT | That Moment When You Witness Romans 10:9   Quick Take   Hey human, what would you say is “the moment” in your witness to others? We consider the threshold we stand on with the unbeliever, the clarity God gives us and how “the moment” manifests joy. Reciprocal joy! The angels rejoice. Join us for the final episode of Season 2, e150. It will inspi...

Faith to Witness 99 Season 2 Episode 149   THE BEAT | When the Lion of Judah Returns (the sound of sovereignty)   Affirmation: I know that the Savior who became a lamb for my sins is also the lion that waits... protecting me from deep within this world’s spiritual brush. Listening, waiting, warning, protecting my spirit.   Quick Take  Hey human, let’s consider the power of our Protector, the sound...

Faith to Witness 99 Season 2 Episode 148  THE BEAT | Remember My Chains (living free through Christ’s Supremacy)    Quick Take Hey human, today we understand a little better the power of prison chains for the apostle Paul. How the supremacy of the Son of God makes it possible for us to live in the fullness of his nature. This is true independence. Independence in Christ. Check out e148 for how our...