Keep Moving Forward - Christian Guidance for Living a Life of Perseverance

When we find ourselves walking through the valleys of life, it can feel confusing, lonely, and even scary. Maybe you're faced with a "valley" in your own life, or helping a friend through one.  Please join me for this week's message. It can be very hard and lonely.  But Psalm 23 tells us another story! The Lord is always walking with you wherever you go. We just have to underst...

Sometimes when life gets hard, our view of God gets too small.  If you have ever doubted or questioned God during tough times in life, you're not alone. Please join me to explore this in this week's message. God invites us to have a greater view of what He can do.  In fact, He tells us whatever you ask for or even imagine, I can top that!  Let's expand our view of God this new year...

The New Year often brings a bunch of mixed emotions – anticipation, regret, uncertainty. If you're feeling a bit uncertain about the coming year, this week's message will help. Biblical hope doesn't deny the past or ignore the unknown; it anchors us in who God is. Hope is a confident expectation! As we finish up 2025 and launch into 2026, let's grab a hold of hope for a new yea...

There are certain seasons of life that can be more intense, more stressful, and filled with a lot of activity. The challenge is to not allow all of that to steal the peace that God wants us to rest in.  Longing for more peace in your life - or in yourself? Then please join me for this week's message: Today's message may give you a monumental shift in your understanding of peace.  Here&ap...

One of the big messages about Christmas is that Jesus steps into the mess of our lives, but it doesn't stop there. He steps in to bring us unspeakable joy.  If you are looking for more joy in your life, or wanting to share it with someone you care about, then this week's message is for you.  Please join me in discovering how Jesus can bring more joy into your life. Like the joy is so gre...

I was talking to a friend of mine who's been a follower of Christ for many years. He looked at me and said, "I still question if God really really loves me. Or does he just put up with me." If you ever wonder how much God really loves you, please join me for this week's message and see what the Bible says. It made me think of how many of us relate to that and are not experienci...

Here's something that I know, that I have experienced, and that God's Word shouts… Saying "thanks" to God brings tremendous blessings into your life! Join me for this week's message on experiencing more gratitude in your life, together with God's increased blessings. Gratitude has a way of opening our spiritual eyes. There's a beautiful cycle in giving thanks to...

We all face challenges all the time. The Bible tells us ahead of time that we are going to have many different trials. Even Jesus made it crystal clear that we would have hard times. If you are going through a hard time (or want to be better prepared for one), please join me for this week's message. www.thomoleary.org/category/messages But there is good news!  God gives us instructions on how...

Most of us grew up in a culture that screams, "You pushed me. I'll push you back harder." But God has a better way.  If you have felt deep inside the desire for a better way - Something that feels right AND works better - Then please join me for this week's message. God tells us of His divine way.  God instructs us on how we can let Him fight our battles.  Let's discover h...

One thing we all have in common is that we pretty much have to deal with people on a daily basis.  Some people are really easy to be around and others are downright difficult.  If you ever feel challenged dealing with difficult people, then this week's message is for you. These type of people I call heavenly sandpaper because God seems to use them in my life to smooth out my rough edges!  Let...

It can be so easy for any of us to fall into the trap of allowing our love to run dry. Our love for people, our love for our spouse or significant other, even our love for God can become stale and routine. If you remember a time when you felt the deep richness of love… but it has been a while, please join me for this week's message. We need to get our fire back, our passion back, and sometime...

One thing that we all have in common is that we have been hurt by other people in life. And the old expression "forgive and forget," sometimes just doesn't do the trick.  Is there someone in your life you've had a hard time forgiving?  Join me for this week's message to learn how to move past this kind of challenge and to let go of the stress that comes with it. God create...

Anyone of us can get spiritually fatigued, emotionally, drained, or mentally worn out. We all experience setbacks in life. No matter what you're facing, there's good news that God wants to give you the grace to keep on keeping on. Join me this week if you (or someone you know) could use the strength of God to keep you going. The key to keep moving forward is living a life of perseverance...

We've all been there! In the heat of the moment we say the wrong thing, or do the wrong thing, to the very people that we love.  If you can relate, God guides us in how to handle these situations. Please join me this week to learn how. God in his wisdom shows us how to cultivate healthy relationships, even when they get messy. Let's discover how to avoid the mess and have relationships t...

Sometimes in life we forget what we actually have. Life can get so full, so busy, so confusing in an ever-changing world that we literally forget the blessings that are available to us.  Do you ever feel like you get so stuck on what's wrong that you overlook all the amazing blessings in your life?  Please join me this week to discover how God guides us to be able to appreciate all that we ha...

Anyone of us can find ourselves seemingly carrying the weight of the world on our shoulders. We can get so spiritually and emotionally bogged down that it affects our physical health. If you're feeling overwhelmed by life right now, I think this will help.  Please join me for this week's message: God has something so much better for you. He wants to fill you with light and peace. Let&apo...

The reality, in this world we live in, is no one is immune to suffering. Period. We can suffer spiritually, emotionally, physically, relationally, and even financially. If you or someone you care about is suffering right now - or you want to be prepared for a time that it might come - then please join me for this week's message. Jesus warned us that we would have trouble, but he also offered...

We live in a crazy world where crazy things happen, and it can be so disheartening. It can make us feel lost, alone, and not sure what to do. If you have ever felt lost, disillusioned or afraid from all that's going on in the world these days, PLEASE join me for this week's message.  It will help. Despite how crazy things can be, God wants you to know that He loves you, He is for you, an...

We've all been there when we hear of something bad happening to a really nice person and we wonder why. Or we have bad things happen to us when we're trying to do as much good as possible. If you can relate to this, please join me for this week's message. For most of us, this creates a lot of "why" questions. However, God wants to give us a new perspective so that we can p...

Everyone of us desires a deep sense of purpose. It's easy to feel lonely and in this huge world to think we're just an accident. If you've ever felt lost or alone in life, then please join me for this week's message. But the truth is God made you on purpose for purpose! In fact, he hand picked you. Let's discover how God chose you. Blessings, Thom   www.thomoleary.org/cate...

Perhaps you can remember as a child when an adult said, "Don't get your hopes up high." If you ever felt discouraged by a phrase like this and DO believe in having high hopes (or want to), then please join me for this week's message. I want to tell you that in life, God says, "Get your hope up high!" It is true that circumstances can challenge our hope, especially whe...

In life it is inevitable to have struggles, arguments, and fights. If you ever find yourself in conflicts - whether at work, with family, neighbors, government or unjust strangers - please join me for this week's message. The good news is that God gives us armor for these battles. What we have to understand that our fight is not against human beings, but it's actually a spiritual battle....

Any one of us can get sucked into the mundane. We find ourselves on the treadmill of life, just going through the motions. If you have ever wanted to feel a deeper sense of true purpose in your life, then please join me for this week's message. You were designed for so much more! God is calling you to greater heights and greater things. Let's find out what that looks like! Blessings, Tho...

There are certain things that can make us feel new, like a new haircut, new clothes, or a new car. But nothing compares like becoming a new person. If you (or someone you know) is going through a life transition or looking for a new path in life, please join me for this week's message. God in his wisdom and love gives us the roadmap on how to reject the old you, and become the new you. There...

So many people go through life thinking, assuming, or believing that God is angry at them. I know it sure can seem this way at times.  Please join me this week if you have ever felt this way. Sometimes it is because we're not clear on what kinds of things God does - and does not do - in our lives.  I promise, God is not angry with you - nothing could be farther from the truth. One of the grea...