Monday Musings Podcast

Ronald Reagan created no-fault divorce in the state of California, and he later said it would become one of the greatest mistakes of his life. The moral unraveling of our nation could be placed at the feet of divorce and the damage it has created in our families. What might Jesus desire to say?

Jesus is going even farther this week. He is all up in our stuff. But, He is always about our protection. Sometimes in building a stormproof life, we might actually have to be extreme in the way we build.

It really is the little things in building a stormproof life. Adultery doesn’t start with an action, but a thought. Just like murder begins in the heart. But both can destroy a home quickly.

We can’t always mend all relationships. Yet that is so rare and has become something often used as an excuse for healing in this day and age. But to live stormproof we have to live contrary to how we feel. It is our responsibility to keep our hearts open to the possibility of having broken relationships mended.

Relationships are hard. Messy. Jesus knew that. His were, too. So, He gives us directives to keep our hearts aware when challenges arise in our relationships. What may He be asking of you on this Monday morning?

When Jesus showed up, boy He just stirred up all kinds of things. Life went from our actions to our heart. In light of that, we might be surprised at how that changes things for us, too. God expects us to live a different way.

Are you aware of the most clear and present danger to your heart, your family, our nation, or this world? Today, we will discover what that is.

I’ve realized my body is fading fast. Things are wearing out that I thought would still be around for a few more years. But there is one thing that no matter what happens to us or this world, it is as sure as can be. And I’m so grateful to know this is true.

My former pastor, Rice Broocks used to say the most sobering moment at the bar was when all the lights came up and people finally found out who they’d actually been dancing with all night. The only way darkness ever wins is if the light goes into hiding.

We spend most of our life believing that we are here because of the job we have or the money we can accrue or at times even the family we raised. But is that why we are really here?

In a world desperate for what heaven has to offer, it seems some of us are unwilling to make people uncomfortable. But, the Gospel of Jesus can be offensive to the flesh of our souls. Maybe a little more heavenly mindset is what we actually need.

We are seeing persecution against believers growing in nations where we've never seen it before. Jesus knew it would grow. He told His followers two thousand years ago. Yet He said those who are persecuted are blessed. Only Jesus can make that happen!

We live in a moment desperate for peace. Is that you? Well, today we are going to talk about the blessing of a life lived in peace.

Some people see God in their lives and circumstances more than others. This week we will talk about who those people are. Are you one?

Everyone wants the people in their life to be merciful even when we aren’t always. This week we’re going to talk about the blessing that comes with being someone of mercy. Oh, it’s going to be good!

Hunger reveals need every time. What is your hunger revealing about your heart? Let’s talk about it on today’s Monday Musing.

I recently lost my Shih Tzu, Sophie, and had such deep grief. This Beatitude came at the perfect time.

There is such beauty in surrender. It is the existence of the Christian experience. Yet, it is what we often resist most. Not realizing it is the divine exchange that gives us access to the fullness of God’s Kingdom.

The Sermon on the Mount starts with the Be-Attitudes. The attitudes we should be. Imagine that they are the frame that begins the building process of our house in order to build stormproof.

How has fear ruled you over the last few years? Could it be you’ve actually laid a foundation of fear where now it is how all your decisions are made? Listen this morning so we can realize how dangerous it is and how to uproot it.

Religion is so much easier than relationship. That’s why so many choose it. But we will never have a stormproof life with it.

Ever feel like your money flies away as soon as it enters your hands? God loves us enough to make sure our lives aren't built on our resources.

We interrupt today’s Monday Musing with some Q & A on Love and Valentine’s with Denise and Philly.

Covid has changed everything about the way we work. For some it has even changed whether we are working at all. It is exposing whether we have laid a foundation out of our work instead of the fact that we are a workmanship.

Sometimes old foundations have to be uprooted before we can build stormproof. Today's let's talk about one of them.