Light on Life Podcast

In John 14, one of the topics discussed with the disciples is the concept of the 'manifestation of Jesus' in the life of a believer. Jesus straightforwardly told His disciples, "If you love me, you will be loved by my Father, and I will love you and reveal myself to you." Since the true essence of life is not found in material possessions, it becomes clear that 'things' can never truly bring us la...

Jesus referred to a commonly used expression among his followers today: the eye of faith. We often talk about having clear spiritual vision, like having 20-20 vision. It's a vision that comes from the Holy Ghost, allowing us to see things the way God sees them, rather than the way the world sees them. Imagine an artist attempting to paint a picture of Jesus on the cross. They can only capture the...

If you want to know how to grow up spiritually, if your heart desires to know what God's will is for your life, you've come to the right place today. On the heels of knowing God's will, comes this illustrative story from the lips of F.B. Meyer. Myer was a Baptist Pastor and Evangelist whose life spanned England's 19th and 20th centuries. When crossing the Irish Channel one dark starless night, F....

Being filled with the Holy Spirit via psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs is the focus of our podcast and this post today. The Spirit of God has given utterance to many songs and hymns throughout the centuries. But what are they? Psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs are utterances given by the Spirit of God, and they are evidence of being filled with the Spirit. How can we learn to flow in these area...

Today, our focus is on the Holy Spirit of God. We will explore the role of this Helper, who is the third member of the Trinity. The Holy Spirit is a constant companion, who has been with you since the day you accepted Jesus into your life. But what does it mean to have the Holy Spirit as your Helper, and how does that manifest in the life of a child of God in today's world? Let's delve deeper into...

Our main focus today is your God-given right to use the name of Jesus. The power of Jesus' name is closely tied to His works. Miracles happen when we invoke the name of Jesus. In a world filled with false miracles, their existence actually confirms the existence of real ones. Today on Light on Life, we will be discussing your God-given right to use Jesus' name, both now and forever.

God's Big Draem is our point of emphasis today as we continue to talk about doing the works of Jesus. God is a worker! Perhaps you've never thought of Him that way. But that's how He first appears in the Bible. Jesus shared this about His Father in John 5:17 — " My Father is working until now, and I am working." Do you like the idea of being a co-worker with God to execute His Big Dream? If you do...

If you're acquainted at all with the gospels and the works of Jesus, you'll know that miracles matter. They were prevalent during the three and half years of His ministry. But, what about afterward? Well, in this podcast, we will take a look at what happened post Jesus. That is what happened miracle-wise after Jesus ascended back into heaven both in the early church and in the later as well. We're...

Concerning the works of Jesus, the Spirit of God made an astounding statement to the disciples in John fourteen. Listen to what He said. 'The works that I do shall you do also and greater works than these shall you do.' What kind of works did Jesus do? Well, Miracles for one. Jesus declared that His miracles were signs of the Kingdom. You know what? They still are. Jesus said, His church are to do...

What is God like? What kind of God is he? How may we expect him to act toward us and toward all created things? This is a marvelous question that we started to poke our noses in last week's podcast. A.W. Tozer said, "Knowing him is both the easiest and most difficult thing in the world." I don't know about you but knowing God sounds like a fun adventure. That's why in today's podcast, our focus is...

Today, we delve into John fourteen, where Jesus imparts profound truths about our heavenly Father, God. It's astonishing how, amidst the explosion of knowledge in the past fifty years, many have overlooked the fact that the most crucial knowledge one can possess is knowledge of God. Who is He, and what is He like? Now, when we speak of knowledge of God in this podcast, we're not referring to gener...

As we transition to John's gospel, specifically chapter fourteen, the topic of having a healthy heart becomes apparent. However, it is important to note that we are referring to the spirit of a person, not the physical organ responsible for pumping blood. Nevertheless, there are similarities between the two. Just as there is no life without a functioning physical heart, the same can be said for a...

No individual should ever consider bragging about their achievements. Boasting with pride is never optimal. The quality of being humble and meek is what both God and humans appreciate. The scripture states, "Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth," which can be found in Matthew 5:5. However, the severity of this tendency is greater than some realize. That is why, in this week's edi...

"Don't be afraid to ask questions" is a motto to live by. It is important to ask questions when we don't understand something. We need to set aside our ego and acknowledge that we don't know everything, as this is how we mature. However, we must not mistake this attitude for the rebellious "question authority" movement of the past. That is simply a disguise to do whatever one wants to do with no r...

The spotlight today is on God's wisdom this week because of Pauls' First letter to the Corinthians.  Stephen Charnock, a Puritan scholar, devoted 107 pages to a detailed biblical study of God's wisdom in his book The Existence and Attributes of God. Here is one quote from his study. "Wisdom consists in acting for a right end.… He is the wisest man that has the noblest end and the fittest means, so...

In Paul's first letter to the Corinthians, we discover the incredible power of the Cross of Jesus. This can be found in verse seventeen of chapter one. Moving on to verse eighteen, Paul highlights the superiority of the 'word of the cross' compared to the word of the world. This is something that truly resonates with us and has the potential to inspire others. The Cross of Jesus holds within it th...

In his letter to the Corinthians, Paul addresses the issue of division that was prevalent in the house churches of the city. Division can be seen as a barrier between two sides, much like the Berlin Wall that was erected by the Communists in East Germany during the 1960s to keep East Germans from uniting with West Germans. Similar walls of division are constructed every day in churches and between...

Today, we will be discussing the importance of avoiding strife and understanding why it is necessary. The Church at Corinth faced significant issues related to strife, and as a result, addressing this problem became a central focus in Paul's letter to the church. If Paul considers overcoming strife to be a crucial aspect of his ministry, then it should also be a priority for us. This week's Light...

Everyone has a deep desire to understand their purpose in life, to know why they are here and why they are wired the way they are. We all want to uncover God's plan for our lives and find our true calling. It's a common quest that many people embark on. Some may shy away from it, fearing that God will send them to Africa or some other challenging place. But there's no need to worry about that. God...

In this week's podcast, the subject of guilt steps forward as we march through the first chapter of First Corinthians. Paul writes to this church informing them of a particular thing God will do for all Jesus' followers. He will sustain them to the end, holding them guiltless on the day of Lord Jesus Christ. But, it's evident that some  in the church house are still struggling with guilt. The good...

Today's dive into the Book of First Corinthians brings us to the subject of maturity. What does it really mean to be mature in God? There's all kinds of thinking out there on this. Some just don't know. That's why in today's podcast, we're talking about What It Means to Be Really Mature in God all on this week's Light on Life.

In today's podcast, our subject matter in the book of First Corinthians takes us to the subject of knowing God. A.W. Tozer spoke out on this topic with the following thought. "The decline of the knowledge of the holy has brought on our troubles. A rediscovery of the majesty of God will go a long way toward curing them. It is impossible to keep our moral practices sound and our inward attitudes rig...

So, we have finished the books of First and Second Thessalonians and now we are switching to Paul's two letters to the Corinthians. In upcoming podcasts, we are going to be talking about this first letter. We will do some Bible background on the book and focus on just how the gospel came to Corinth. Corinth was a major city in the eastern Peloponnese of Greece. It lay near the narrow isthmus that...

In today's episode, we are talking about the subject of weariness. It's not something that we normally talk about, but the Bible addresses it and since it does we should know how to combat it. So, today, we set our focus on Why You Can Overcome Weariness With God's Amazing Grace. All on this week's Light on Life.