Jesus is Real Radio with Daniel Fusco

Discontentment can sneak up on you quickly, especially this time of year! When you see the ad for a shiny new something, suddenly what you own doesn’t appeal as much as it did yesterday. Pastor Daniel wants to suggest a new attitude to adopt this time of year, and a new focus, as he shares his message today – contentment in Christ! No matter what you have or what you lack, it doesn’t compare to th...

At Christmas time, you hear a lot about peace – it’s in Christmas carols, it’s hanging on signs along with decorations. But where does this “peace” actually come from? You certainly can’t see it as you’re rushing through parties and shopping and holiday celebrations of every kind! True peace doesn’t come from what you find here on earth – it comes from Jesus! Today Pastor Daniel will be telling yo...

God WANTS you to know Him! That’s a big part of Pastor Daniel’s message today – your Creator wants to reveal Himself to you! He does this in many different ways, and Pastor Daniel will explain them to you. It’s important that you learn about God FROM God too – if you’re trying to create a description of Him on your own, there’s no way you’ll be accurate. God is too great for comprehension on your...

Religious practices can easily become a religious problem. Too often the rituals performed in churches are misused as trying to “get” something from God – you do this act, and you expect that it’s enough for God to give you what you want. That’s not what Christianity is, though! Pastor Daniel will encourage you in today’s message to not let your mindset become focused on getting, but instead on wo...

Today you’re going to witness an impossible situation. You’ll meet an at-risk couple embarking on a journey and hear about an ungodly government creating chaos. These unusual circumstances could be disastrous, but not for God! He had everything under control, and as Pastor Daniel will remind you today, He still does. Your life may seem out of control, and you may be at risk of falling apart. God’s...

It’s easy to turn away from things that don’t make sense to you. You can shield yourself from the broken parts of this world and ignore the fact that there’s people hurting. But that’s not what Jesus did! In his message today, Pastor Daniel will describe how God used broken people to bring about a miracle – Jesus coming to earth! He walked right into the mess and the hurt, ready to love everyone –...

Today you’re going to witness an impossible situation. You’ll meet an at-risk couple embarking on a journey and hear about an ungodly government creating chaos. These unusual circumstances could be disastrous, but not for God! He had everything under control, and as Pastor Daniel will remind you today, He still does. Your life may seem out of control, and you may be at risk of falling apart. God’s...

It’s easy to turn away from things that don’t make sense to you. You can shield yourself from the broken parts of this world and ignore the fact that there’s people hurting. But that’s not what Jesus did! In his message today, Pastor Daniel will describe how God used broken people to bring about a miracle – Jesus coming to earth! He walked right into the mess and the hurt, ready to love everyone –...

Revenge sounds great, doesn't it? When someone wrongs you, the first thought is typically how you can get back at them, how you can make them suffer like you did. But Pastor Daniel reminds you that this isn't what Christ has called you to! As a follower of Jesus, and someone who wants to show Him accurately to the world, you need to be a person of peace! Jesus calls you to love your enemies, and e...

God uses people – that means He wants to use you too! In today's message, Pastor Daniel will share how Esther and Mordecai are used to save the nation of Israel, but he'll also point out that their situation might not be much different than yours. No matter where you are or who you're surrounded with, God knows, and He has a plan! His plan might just involve you being the source of rescue, the per...

Pastor Daniel today will remind you of the Golden Rule – treat others as you'd want them to treat you! Haman will see this firsthand today as the King tasks him with honoring Mordecai. Haman isn't at all pleased with this, and his pride is certainly going to take a hit. God may ask you to do something unpleasant as well, but He has the right motivation behind it! God knows you can grow, and He may...

Let's be honest – it feels good to be noticed by other people! You've probably experienced praise from friends or family for something you do, and it's possible that's been your motivation for taking on other tasks. But is that the best reason? Today Pastor Daniel will ask you to challenge your own motivation, and maybe make some changes to where you're looking for affirmation! The best praise alw...

Financial generosity is just one way you can give of yourself, but it's an accurate depiction of where your heart is! Today Pastor Daniel will be challenging you to take a closer look at how generous you are with your life, and especially your money. It's easy to let wealth rule your actions, even when you don't intend it. Holding too tightly to your financial status is dangerous, though! God asks...

In today's message, Esther will be making a request of Mordecai and all of the Israelite people – she will ask them to fast. Fasting is a practice of going without for a period of time. You could fast from food or from a certain activity, or whatever else God leads you toward giving up. Pastor Daniel will share more about fasting, reminding you that it points to the need to put God first. He's you...

There's so much happening in this world. Evil is all around you, and the need for hope is great. But sometimes, you can be blind to it. You may also simply turn the other way, choosing not to engage with the need. Today Pastor Daniel will challenge you to ask the Holy Spirit to open your eyes. Allow yourself to feel the pain in this world, and let the Lord show you where you can help! He will equi...

Quick decisions without full knowledge are dangerous! In today's message, Pastor Daniel will urge you to get as much information as you can before making a major choice. He also will encourage you to take your decisions before the Lord! God is your best guide, and He is the best one to direct your steps and lead you in the path He knows is correct. After all, God already knows your future! Trust H...

Pride comes in a variety of forms, but all of it is sin. You may think you can justify your feelings or your attitude, but it boils down to selfishness. Pastor Daniel will tell you today about an individual from Esther's story who was proud, and the chaos he caused. There's another option, however, for everyone - turn your life over to Jesus! He has paid for your sins - pride included - on the cro...

As you'll discover in today's message, Esther didn't choose her circumstances. Pastor Daniel will describe how she came to be in a land far away from home, chosen to be part of an ancient version of the Bachelor. You might be in a situation that you didn't expect either, in a place you'd rather not be, but does that mean you don't have a purpose? Today, you'll find out that no matter what's going...

Guess what – you're not really in control! Now, that might be a hard thing to think about right now, but think about it this way – do you choose to breathe? Are you controlling your internal organs, and do you know precisely when you're heart's going to beat? Pastor Daniel reminds you today that God is ultimately in control of all of it, and whether you like it or not, your body is submitted to Hi...

Nothing in your life is random! Though you may not be able to see how the people and events of your world relate, God knows – He's the master planner, after all! In today's message, Pastor Daniel will begin telling you about Esther, a woman who lived long ago and found herself in some unusual and seemingly random situations, only to discover later that all of it was part of a greater plan. Esther...

You likely have wanted God to talk to you at some point in your life. You've prayed hard and listened for hours, but you just aren't getting the results you thought you would. In today's message, Pastor Daniel acknowledges this, but wants to reassure you – God's always listening. Sometimes, though, God knows that not speaking is best. He knows that asking you to wait or even saying no might be exa...

As Pastor Daniel continues to tackle the specific requirements of the law today, you'll find that there's a lot that we as God's creation have to live up to! There's a perfect standard, and the sins every one of us commit goes against it, and disqualifies us from being in God's presence. But don't be discouraged – there's hope! There's Jesus, God's Son, sent to earth to redeem that connection. And...

The disciples were certainly not the best choices for ministry – they made several mistakes and had quite the personalities! Yet Jesus used these people to do amazing things in spreading the Gospel message! Today, Pastor Daniel will be reminding you that God can use anyone – and frequently does – to do good in this world! God used Moses, and he was a murderer with an anger problem. God will use yo...

This world has some appealing aspects to it. Some of it is good, some bad, but if what you're chasing in the world is taking you away from God, it's not worth the pursuit. Today, Pastor Daniel will warn you not to take something of the world that you want and try to put a Jesus spin on it. It doesn't make your activity worth God's recognition! Instead, look for what your Creator can offer instead...

Resting isn't really advised in this world. We all want to achieve, so we run until we drop. We reach as high as we can and then we keep trying to climb. Taking time to rest – especially a full day, as God advocates in today's message – isn't always welcomed. Pastor Daniel will encourage you though to observe a Sabbath. Take the time to let God rejuvenate you! As He becomes your restoration, you'l...