PocketNeif Podcast

Who will win the Super Bowl? How many points will the Chiefs' Travis Kelce score? Will Taylor make it to the big game? I don't know the answer to any of these things. (I'm recording four days before the biggest of the NFL's games takes place.) Will Jesus return? That I'm much more sure of. UPDATE: I may have misunderstood a few of Kelce's stats.

How you treat the poor matters to God. There are some in the rent-to-own and payday loan arena who need this info. Sparked by an advertising postcard, I talk frankly with them (and myself) about treating those in need in a godly way.

I was once a slave to sin. I've been set free by Jesus. This song speaks of both truths. My prayer is that you will find the freedom from slavery to sin I have found.   Once a Slave   Verse 1: I once was a slave to sin, obedient unto flesh. I lived for myself, not for my God. The things I did back then, brought only guilt and shame. There was no life; there was no gain.  Bridge 1: I was enslav...

What will this 200th episode of my podcast give you? Reason to give thanks, I hope.

Have you noticed the increase in things locked up in stores? It's due to a rise in theft. The managers of Wal-Marts and Targets are trying to protect their bottom line. What does this say about our hearts as a people?

I have an unusual way of responding when someone says, "Have a great day!" I borrowed (stole) it from a friend a few years back. What I say has implications for what I expect from each new day.

According to the writers of the Old Testament, our God is the great King above all gods. He is the Maker of all things, seen and unseen. Thinking on this recently and turning to Psalm 95 for inspiration, I wrote Come, Let Us Sing for Joy , to express my praise to the Ruler of all things. I pray you will be moved to worship as you listen. Come, Let Us Sing for Joy (Based on Psalm 95)  Verse 1: Come...

Joy! It's hard to define. Christmas gives us a hint at it's meaning.

I ran a marathon a little over a month ago. I got through the first miles and the last with a little help from "friends" - strangers, really. Serving God in the kingdom requires a little help from friends as well.

As I flew cross country to attend my grandma's funeral, God did a work in my heart as I read and considered 1 John 4:16-18. Finding comfort in John's inspired words, I penned "You Gave Your Life to Me" as the 737 I was on cruised at 35,000 feet. I hope what I say and sing will be an encouragement to you. You Gave Your Life to Me Salvation belongs to you, my God. You’ve poured out...

What are you thankful to God for? For whom are your grateful? These are among the questions we ought to ask often. Giving thanks causes our faith to grow and encourages us when life is rough.

Could changing your word usage in a small way make a difference in how you feel about what's on tap each day? This episode challenges each listener to make a subtle shift in vocabulary to bring more joy into their lives.

We're in this together, believers. God is with us and we are with each other. We Cry Out is a worship song for the church. It encourages faith-filled pleas for help from the body of Christ as they sing and pray as one. I trust the song will bless you as you listen. We Cry Out Verse 1: We are your children, O, God. Faltering, failing every day. Wholly trusting in your grace. We turn from our wi...

My watch (it's semi-smart) keeps me on track during the day and when I'm working out. The Holy Spirit and the Bible do the same in much more important ways.

How many times would you call back if you kept being put on hold? Would you remain on hold for 10 minutes? 20? After recently becoming a bit frustrated with a certain pizza chain's phone system, I thought about the difference between my experience with them and my relationship with God, specifically my relationship with him in the area of prayer.

Marriage is on my mind since our youngest is tying the knot. For those who are married or thinking about getting married, I'm sharing some of what God's word says to you.

This world is not my home. I'm a foreigner here. I'm looking forward to a new heavens and a new earth at the resurrection. This song celebrates and anticipates eternity with Jesus. Can't wait!

Last time we talked about a couple of Sabbath issues - what we can do for ourselves on this holy day and not judging others for what God allows them to do. This time, we're going to talk about what we can do for others in the same timeframe.

What is right and what is wrong to do on Sunday? Christians disagree on this matter and, sometimes, get all judgey about it. I have a few thoughts which may help you to avoid condemning the innocent.

Most people's feet are kind of funny looking. Still, God's word says that these appendages can be beautiful. Reflecting on the words of Isaiah 52 about beautiful feet, I wrote a song which is both worship of God and prayer for usefulness in his kingdom.

What can you do with a coin? All sorts of things including flipping it to make a decision. Are all the things you could do with a coin good? Are they all bad? Think on this and other things with me.

Do you get interrupted by robocalls? It seems like more than half the calls which come to my office are such distractions. Rather than let them keep me from my work, I hang up and get back on task. While following Jesus, sometimes enemies seek to derail our work for God. What do we do?

With a presidential election around the corner, I invite believers to consider how they act and react to the political happenings each day brings, inviting God to guide actions and reactions.

I wrote the song, Holy, in 2013 in response to reading two passage which present God's holiness in awesome ways - Isaiah 6 and Revelation 4. Combining both passages, I hope, will inspire all who hear to worship the Lord Almighty who is holy. Holy Verse 1: Holy, holy,  holy, is the LORD Almighty Holy, holy,  holy, the whole earth is full of his glory. Chorus: Holy is our Lord. Holy is our King....

You know God calls you to love your neighbor. Do you notice little ways you can do as he commands?