Just For a Closer Walk

Most of us know the story of Daniel and lions' den, but do we really? Who was Darius? How was this king so easily tricked by Daniel's enemies, and how could he have revoked and irrevocable law? Find out on today's episode!

Welcome to the wonderful season of Thanksgiving! But do we really live as people of thanksgiving? Or do we find ourselves slipping into the pitfall of entitlement from time to time? What's the solution, and how can we foster an "attitude of gratitude" within ourselves? Find out this episode!

What is the role of apologetics in evangelism? What even ARE apologetics? Something relevant, or something antiquated?

Have you ever felt apathetic in your faith? Like your "fire" has gone out? Good news - it's possible to get that fire back, and to even stoke it to new levels. All it takes is deliberate and intentional hard work. Try implementing these 8 tips for "fanning the flames of our faith."

What are the roles and functions of the Church? How do we go about finding a good church to get plugged in to? Are there any tips or guidelines to help with the process? Indeed! Join us for this episode as we explore these questions together.

As we progress through the season of Lent, it can be helpful to observe and investigate the events which led up to the Passion. One significant event was the implementation of the Lord's Supper, which occurred during the Passover Feast. What are these, and what significance do they hold which might be relevant for us today?

What's the difference between passive and active revival? Who's responsibility is it for us to personalize our faith and become active participants in God's work rather than passive observers? Isaiah 6 sets an example for us to follow - "Here am I, send me."

Jeremiah 33:3 invites us to call unto God and watch as He performs great and mighty things, but do we really believe this? We should.

Can anything good come out of Nazareth? Or better yet, can anything useful be learned from the way Jesus called his first disciples? And what's the point of changing water into wine?

How did Jesus start His ministry? What can we learn from His temptations in the wilderness? Surely there is great significance that applied not only to Jesus' original audience, but also applies to us today.

John the Baptist! We know the name, but often forget that there was more to his ministry than just eating locusts and wild honey. John was the forerunner - the "new Elijah" promised to prepare the way for Messiah.

How do we address and solve the modern dilemma of Bible poverty in the Church? Just as the problem is multi-faceted, so also the answer. It was once said that "Opportunity is often missed because it is dressed in overalls and looks like hard work." So also, Henry Ford observed, "Thinking is the hardest work there is, which is probably why so few people engage in it." May we emb...

We take a brief pause from our chronological study of the New Testament to talk about Bible poverty and how to gain proficiency with the Word of God.

What can we learn from the early life of Jesus to apply to our own lives? Submission. A humble heart honors God and others, seeking to avoid/minimize creating a stumbling block for others and then providing instruction (or sometimes correction) with love.

Who were the Magi? What was the star of Bethlehem? And what principles can we draw from this information?

Merry Christmas! Join us in Luke 2 as we recount this familiar passage but with an unfamiliar spin.

Genealogies and birth announcements! The opening chapters of Luke and Matthew offer remarkable insights to the nature of hope, belief and righteousness.

Into the New Testament we go!  Starting with the Gospels, we quickly discover that these overlap considerably, but also seem to complement each other and fill in gaps.  Why do Matthew, Mark, Luke and John read differently from each other?  Is there a "method to the madness?"  Ah, it turns out that there is indeed.

The Maccabean revolt, Herod the Great and his three sons - the last two centuries BC included a lot of significance and heartache for the Israelites.  The people were looking for a hero, a savior, or just a break.  This episode, we conclude our brief recap of the Old Testament and surrounding events in laying the groundwork for our chronological study of the New Testament.

What happened during the inter-testamental period?  Between Malachi and Matthew, did anything significant happen?  It most certainly did!

Kings and dynasties are significant to the study of history.  In the case of Israel, an equally significant study would be of the prophets to both the northern and southern tribes.  Who were the prophets, and how can we find out more about them?

What happened to Israel after the glory days of Solomon?  Unfortunately the party didn't last for long.  Some kings were good, but many were evil.  And anytime we allow the wickedness of the flesh to dominate our life or culture, we're in a bad spot.  Christ came so that might have life abundant, but the enemy comes only to kill, steal, and destroy.

"Your descendants will be more numerous than the sand on the sea shore."  Was this promise to Abraham ever fulfilled?  Yes!  During the glories years of the reign of King Solomon, Israel truly experienced the reality of a land "flowing with milk and honey."

"Man looks at the outward appearance but God looks at the heart."  What was the difference between King Saul and King David?  King Saul LOOKED like a king, but David LIVED like a king.

"We want a King!"  Saul was the full embodiment of what the people were wanting - someone who looked good and could lead them in military strength.  We would be wise to be careful what we ask for.  Looks and strength do not, in themselves, create a leader worth following.