Life By God's Design

Have you ever felt like God was blurry? Like you know He’s there, but you can’t quite see His hand in your daily life? After a season of introspection and stepping back to face a "tough patch," I’m back to dive into one of the most challenging and rewarding Beatitudes: "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God." In this episode, we move beyond surface-level "p...

Have you ever struggled to forgive someone who clearly didn't deserve it? In a world that screams for "justice" and "getting even," Jesus offers a radical alternative that protects our peace and reflects the heart of the Creator. In this episode of the Life by God's Design podcast, we explore the fifth Beatitude: "Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mer...

Do you ever feel like you’re stuck in a cycle of "striving"? We live in a society designed to make us feel like we always need the next big thing, the next achievement, or the next level to finally be happy. But what if the secret to a fulfilled life isn't about getting more, but about being enough in Christ? In today’s Free Flow Friday, we explore "The Art of Contentment."...

What are you truly hungry for? In a world that offers endless "snacks" to distract us, Jesus points us toward the only thing that can actually satisfy our souls: Righteousness. In today’s Bible Study Tuesday, we continue our Beatitudes Deep Dive by exploring Matthew 5:6: "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled." We move beyond a surf...

Does being "meek" mean being a doormat? In a world that tells us to "take what’s ours" and "shout to be heard," Jesus offers a radical alternative that actually leads to inheriting everything. In today’s Bible Study Tuesday, we continue our Beatitudes Deep Dive by looking at Matthew 5:5: "Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth." We break down...

Have you ever stopped to think about the difference between something you earn and something you are given? In this Free Flow Friday conversation, we’re digging deep into the "economics" of eternity. We explore the powerful contrast in Romans 6:23 between the "wages" of sin and the "gift" of God. We talk about how sin is a hard taskmaster that demands our energy, effort, and time, only to pay out...

What does it mean to be "blessed" in the middle of sorrows? In today’s Bible Study Tuesday, we continue our Beatitudes Deep Dive by exploring one of the most paradoxical statements Jesus ever made: "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted."Following our study on being "poor in spirit," we look at how recognizing our spiritual need naturally leads to a...

Have you ever reached a point where you just couldn't take one more person telling you "what to do"? We’ve all been there—the seasons where advice feels like a burden and what we actually need is simply for someone to sit beside us in the dark. In today's Free Flow Friday conversation, we are looking at the nature of God as our "Comforter." Drawing from 2 Corinthians an...

We’ve spent the last few weeks browsing the surface, but today we finally pull and draw from the depths of the Word. Welcome to the first installment of The Beatitudes Deep Dive. Before we can understand the "Beautiful Attitudes," we have to understand the journey that led Jesus to the mountain. In this episode, we trace the steps from Matthew 1 through 4—the genealogy, the prophecies, a...

Have you ever felt like you needed a "drill sergeant" breathing down your neck to finally get your life together? We often think that change only happens through shame or punishment, but the Bible reveals a completely different design for transformation. In today’s Free Flow Friday, we’re talking about the "Pivot." Using Romans 2:4 as our guide, we explore how it is actually th...

How does our internal identity change the way we walk through the world? We are continuing our series, "What it means to be called a Christian in the world of today," by exploring the final four Beatitudes from Matthew 5. Last week, we focused on the internal posture of the heart. Today, we look at how that posture manifests as Conduct. We’re discussing the "Beautiful Attitudes&quot...

In a world that is constantly shifting—where storms knock out the power and life presents daily uncertainties—what can we actually rely on? In this Free Flow Friday conversation, we explore a word that sounds technical but is deeply comforting: Immutability. Drawing from a background in technology and development, we look at why "immutable entities" are the secret to a stable program—and...

We are back! After a two-week hiatus due to the Nashville winter storms, we are picking up right where we left off in our series: "What it means to be called a Christian in the world of today." In our last study, we learned that the term "Christian" was originally a label given to people who were so Christ-like in their character that the world didn't know what else to call...

It’s the start of another new year. For some, it’s a season of vision boards and high expectations. For others, it’s a painful reminder of the goals that weren't met and the prayers that seemingly went unanswered in years past. In our first #FreeFlowFridayConversation, we’re getting raw and honest about the struggle to trust God when you feel "stuck." If you’ve ever felt like your pr...

In this episode, we kick off our first series: "What it means to be called a Christian in the world of today." We travel back to the ancient metropolis of Antioch—a melting pot of culture, trade, and religion much like modern-day New York or Los Angeles. We explore the unexpected moment when Jewish believers began sharing the Gospel with Gentiles, breaking cultural barriers and sparking...

"Nothing exists of its own accord. Everything that is, is because of intent." In this introductory episode of Life by God's Design, we explore the fundamental truth that every created thing has a Creator and every manufactured thing has a manufacturer. If we want to know our purpose, we have to look at the Manual. Join us as we define the mission of this podcast: stepping away from the "flow" of c...