Power For Living

We hear all sorts of references to fire. "Fire in the hole!" Then, "Fire for effect!" In this week's Power For Living, we learn that the Lord gives us His fire, a fire that boosts our abilities and changes us for the better.

I sat next to my co-worker as the editor told him, "The main thing is to get the story done!" We're told to focus on "the main thing." In this week's Power For Living, we talk about the Main Thing and how to "Keep the main thing the main thing."

Most of us associate precious jewels as a sign of wealth. In this week's Power For Living, we discover that if we come to trust in Christ for salvation, we become His precious jewels.

When I was a kid, I tested my parents' patience, and they dared me to test them by saying, "Just try me!" The Lord also said "Try Me," and in this week's Power For Living, we learn how and why He said it.

Back in the 80s, a song from a popular movie said, "The Heat is On." In life, we can feel like the heat is on. But in this week's Power For Living, we learn that when God turns up the heat, it's because He is teaching us something.

Profanity has apparently become an accepted form of communication. Profaning the sacred has also been accepted. That's the way it was in 5th Century BC Judah, but in this week's Power For Living, we find out that the Lord wasn't pleased.

Family feuds frequently result in someone being "cut off" from the family or their inheritance. This week, Power For Living talks about how not to get cut off from God's family.

I was preparing to do an interview and my supervisor said, "Be careful, this guy's as phony as a four-dollar-bill." I kept up my guard and it went okay. We hate phoniness, and in this week's Power For Living, we discover that God hates phoniness too.

Eternity--it's a long, long time. Do we understand how long? Probably not. But, in this week's Power For Living, you'll find out how to get a taste of the glory of eternity.

"How do I love thee? Let me count the ways..." a famous poet once wrote. While human love can be fickle, in this week's Power For Living, we learn that we can't count the ways He loves us.

Frustrated, I sat at my desk and wondered how I would make it to the next payday. You've probably wondered the same thing. This week's Power For Living covers the answer from Zechariah 14.

When you hear someone say, "Just go with the flow," that usually means, “Don't sweat it.” In this week's Power For Living, we learn that when we go with the Lord's flow, that means protection and deliverance.

Freedom means many things to many people. To some it's freedom from social or political restrictions. To others, it's freedom from guilt and mental anguish. That's this week's Power For Living topic.

We've all heard people brag, “I told you so,” when they were right. In this week's Power For Living, we learn that Jesus said He's coming back. But it's not a boast, it's an encouragement.

We've heard, "Tough times never last, but tough people do." That may be true… But this week, Power For Living talks about going through the fire and not letting tough times keep us from God's work. http://powerforlivingctk.podbean.com www.powerforlivingctk.org

When you're putting up a tent, you put down some tent pegs and attach the ropes. The pegs secure the ropes and hold up the tent. In this week's Power For Living, we learn that Jesus is our "tent peg" Who brings stability.

Sometimes we feel like our life is "the pits." We may even need help so we don't fall into a pit. In this week's program we learn that even if we fall into a pit, Jesus will lift us out.

Relationships are built on promises. We take a job based on the promise of benefits. Sometimes those promises go awry. Kids promise their parents they'll do well in school. This week, we find out that the Lord promises to help us in our lives, and in our service for Him.

In today's social climate, we hear a lot about justice--social justice, economic justice. The concept isn't new; God tells His people to "do justice." That's just one of the themes in this week's Power For Living.

Sometimes we wonder if we can trust someone. Is this person dependable? Are they consistent? In this week's Power For Living, we talk about the One who is above reproach and Whose record of consistency is perfect. If you would like to support this ministry, click on this link for a secure donation site. https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/donate-to-make-a-difference-7633

A basket case is someone or something that has been severely damaged (Used with all due respect). But in this week's Power For Living, we learn that when God is in it, He can bring healing. But, He can also use a basket to take away our suffering and sin.

Sometimes at work or in school, it seems like the boss or the teachers are pouring it on--tasks and assignments. In this week's Power For Living, we learn that when God pours it on, it's a good thing.

Sometimes we may believe we've messed up so badly, we'll never be able to clean-up our lives. In this week's Power For Living, we find out Who not only cleans us up, but gives our lives new meaning.

Sometimes it seems like the flood gates of life are thrown open and troubles are pouring in. In this week's Power For Living, we learn the best way to overcome adversity.

How many times have we seen signs of what's ahead and ignored them? That's not a good idea if you think about it. In this week's Power For Living, we find out that the Lord who is zealous for His church has been giving signs to His people for centuries.