Room 4216

When on a trip, there usually comes a point when most people can't wait to go home. There is comfort in the familiar. Perhaps this is why we do and say bad things instinctively, because there is comfort in the familiar. There is a connection between the heart, home, instinct and the familiar. Listen to the podcast to find out what. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2018

Being in a group that speaks an unfamiliar language can be amazing or frightening. It is at this point one realizes that communication is part of being human. Communication brings about cooperation and achievement. So what language is God's primary language? Copyright, Dave Andrus 2018

God sent the flood to destroy the evil that man had created. The flood was a really big thing. Noah and his family came out of the ark and started the world anew, or did they. Another really big thing took place. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2018

The flood waters went down and the ark came to rest. All came out and what did they find? And there was a rainbow. What’s up with that? Finally, there is a connection to us today, centuries later. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2018

Flood waters came. The world was destroyed. Those in the ark were saved. There is more to this narrative than that. It speaks to us today. It speaks to us when we feel we have no control in our life. Listen and find out. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2018

At birthday parties, there are guests and gifts. True as this is today, so it was 2,000 years ago at Jesus’ birth. True as this was 2,000 years ago, so it is today as we bring gifts to celebrate our God coming to save us. But what can a blind person give God? Copyright, Dave Andrus 2017

More than likely you have heard or read the Christmas story. But it’s not a story! It’s about real people with hurts and struggles just like you. Just as it gave meaning and purpose to their lives back then, it can do the same for you. Listen and find out more. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2017

The flood story is found in every culture and people group. But could it really have happened? Could a giant boat, an ark really be constructed to hold people and animals? Today’s lesson looks at the feasibility and practicality of such a thing. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2017

Genealogies and giants; that’s what today’s lesson is all about. There is importance behind the names. Yes, giant people existed and had sinful hearts like the rest of mankind. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2017

Chapter 4 of the book of Genesis is rough as we read about the results of sin in the lives of Cane and his children. Sin has entered the world and taken root in the heart of mankind. Yet in the midst of all the sin comes rest for the restless. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2017

The Garden of Eden is the story of how sin entered the world. Some of the things mentioned can be surprising, confusing and raise questions. Today’s lesson deals with these hard questions as well as the significance behind the words and images of this Garden story. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2017

It doesn’t take much to identify or experience hurt and pain in our lives. Today’s lesson takes a look at its origin as well as how to deal with it. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2017

Today’s lesson gives us another look at creation. This time God’s work is viewed from mans' point of view. This brings out the value as well as the challenges of the human race made up of male and female. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2017

In the first four days of creation God brought the physical world into existence and gave it form. On the following two days of creation he brought living, breathing things into existence to fill this new world. And you should see what God created on the seventh day! So come and listen! Copyright, Dave Andrus 2017

A book has a first page. A race has a starting line. A vacation begins somewhere. A human is born. Everything seems to have a beginning, including the universe. So what does the first page of God’s book say about this? Copyright, Dave Andrus 2017

The Bible is a pretty big book, with lots of words and a story. We believe they are God’s words and Gods story. And how can we be sure? Listen and find out. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2017

Jude concludes his letter with a wonderful blessing. Just prior to this he also gives some simple, very simple but important direction to our lives. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2017

Jude challenges his readers to contend for the faith. What does this all entail? Some in his day were pretenders. How do you spot them? Copyright, Dave Andrus 2017

Jude relates the lives of three Old Testament people that we might understand what sin can do. He then uses earthly examples to demonstrate sin’s worthlessness. Yet in the midst of all this God remains merciful. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2017

After introducing himself Jude challenges his readers to contend for the faith. What is this faith and why is it so important to fight for it? Copyright, Dave Andrus 2017

It’s hard enough getting around in your own city and state. Learning where cities are elsewhere is really hard. And why are all these cities mentioned anyway? Today’s lesson covers this and a deadly drink. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2017

Most people know that taking revenge is wrong. Just because we are hurt or harmed is not a reason to strike back. The book of Obadiah talks about the back side of revenge. God likes it even less. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2017

The book of Obadiah was written during one of the darkest days that God’s people experienced. Not only were they being dragged away as slaves by the mighty enemy but their blood kin were laughing at them and adding to their misery. Is there hope? Copyright, Dave Andrus 2017

In this final lesson in the book of Philippians Paul again talks about rejoicing. He give the secret of being content. Join us.

Christians know they are to be joyful. The Lord has done so many good things for us. Yet, can you, when arguing with someone? Paul gives us several ways to adjust our attitude from combative to contentment with joy. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2017