Running the Race Radio

The apostle Paul experienced so much suffering, pain, rejection, and imprisonment – all in the name of Christ. It was all so difficult. Yet Paul knew, without a doubt, that God was with him in every storm, every prison, and every beating. He felt God’s peace and was sustained by God’s mercy and grace. Pastor Eddie will encourage you today to, like Paul, seek God in prayer wherever you find yoursel...

As a believer, Christ says, you will face persecution. New Testament scripture bears witness to this truth as apostle after apostle is martyred for their faith. Pastor Eddie asks you today to examine your faith and think about what you’ll say when you’re suffering in this world for your faith. Will you hold fast to the Lord to the end? Remember when you stay faithful to God, He’ll strengthen and e...

As a believer and parent, your single most important job in life is to bring your child up to know and love Jesus. It’s not a job to be handed off to others. Your children must see you valuing God’s word, prioritizing church and fellowship, and walking in obedience to God. Today, Pastor Eddie will explain how important Timothy’s upbringing was for his faith. His mother and grandmother gave him a s...

It was a dark, rat-infested, frigid, and terrible place. Yet, Paul didn’t worry or fear, nor did he wail and complain. Instead, as Paul was imprisoned for the last time in his life, he used his last moments to encourage, teach, and love Timothy. As Pastor Eddie will teach you today, even the worst prison couldn’t erase Paul’s joy and purpose. It simply increased his desire to get the gospel truth...

Does it ever feel like you let everyone down? Sometimes it feels like you just can’t do anything right by anyone else. But today, Pastor Eddie reminds us that God’s love, is perfectly unconditional, meaning there’s nothing you can do to make Him love you less or more. It doesn’t matter how many things you screw up, or how many times you let Him down, He will always be there to forgive and forget a...

In our day and age – particularly with social media – it’s so easy to focus on what everyone else is doing, as opposed to yourself. We feel like we’re missing out when we just watch the world go about its business. But Pastor Eddie reminds us today, that we shouldn’t be looking at the world, or even ourselves…we should be looking to Christ! It’s far too easy to let life pass you by, but – as belie...

We throw the word “love” around very loosely, the same way nobody takes their marriage vows seriously; we think it’s all conditional because we are conditional people. But today, Pastor Eddie reminds us that love – at its core – isn’t conditional at all. We have a God who IS love; He loves us despite our flaws and despite our bad attitudes. He doesn’t love us only when we’re agreeable or obedient...

Do you believe that everything you need will be provided by God the Father if you ask? If so, then when he doesn't give you what you ask for, did you need it? Pastor Eddie shows us today that many times we are looking to God with a list of wants rather than actual needs. He says many times that it is for our own benefit that we DON'T get what we ask for, because of the detriment it may have on our...

John wrote that if we see our brother or sister in need, and we do nothing, then the love of God is not in us. In the same way, we will hear Pastor Eddie share today, that we need to care for the elderly and widows in our midst. If you have someone in your life that is in need, but you haven't been caring for them, or are hoping and praying for someone else to do it... You might be missing an oppo...

If someone, maybe your pastor, asked for a volunteer to care for an elderly widow, how many people do you think would raise their hand and make that commitment? Pastor Eddie shares today, that first it is the job of the family to care for them, but as the Family of God, filled with God's compassion and love, WE need to be willing to respond to that call. That willingness only comes from a heart th...

Pride and selfishness are probably some of the more commonplace sins that we deal with, and they can often come out in a lack of love and respect for those around us. Pastor Eddie will share some good instructions from Paul's letter to Timothy, regarding how we should treat the elderly, and widows in our circles. Loving God, and loving our neighbor is only possible if when we lay down our lives, a...

There should be a noticeable difference in who we are because of what Jesus has done, and is doing in our lives. Pastor Eddie shares today that when we are committed to following Jesus, and we are submitting to his guidance, not only will we set an example to other believers, but we will also be testifying to the loss of the grace and mercy we've received. Jesus makes all the difference in our liv...

Do people recognize there is something different about you since you became a believer? Can they detect the love of God flowing out of you? Pastor Eddie continues to share about the ministry calling of each of us in Paul's letter to Timothy today. Paul encouraged Timothy as he served the church, but his words are applicable to us in our day, and in our own personal walks with Jesus. As you listen...

John wrote that if we see our brother or sister in need, and we do nothing, then the love of God is not in us. In the same way, we will hear Pastor Eddie share today, that we need to care for the elderly and widows in our midst. If you have someone in your life that is in need, but you haven't been caring for them, or are hoping and praying for someone else to do it... You might be missing an oppo...

If someone, maybe your pastor, asked for a volunteer to care for an elderly widow, how many people do you think would raise their hand and make that commitment? Pastor Eddie shares today, that first it is the job of the family to care for them, but as the Family of God, filled with God's compassion and love, WE need to be willing to respond to that call. That willingness only comes from a heart th...

Pride and selfishness are probably some of the more commonplace sins that we deal with, and they can often come out in a lack of love and respect for those around us. Pastor Eddie will share some good instructions from Paul's letter to Timothy, regarding how we should treat the elderly, and widows in our circles. Loving God, and loving our neighbor is only possible if when we lay down our lives, a...

There should be a noticeable difference in who we are because of what Jesus has done, and is doing in our lives. Pastor Eddie shares today that when we are committed to following Jesus, and we are submitting to his guidance, not only will we set an example to other believers, but we will also be testifying to the loss of the grace and mercy we've received. Jesus makes all the difference in our liv...

Do people recognize there is something different about you since you became a believer? Can they detect the love of God flowing out of you? Pastor Eddie continues to share about the ministry calling of each of us in Paul's letter to Timothy today. Paul encouraged Timothy as he served the church, but his words are applicable to us in our day, and in our own personal walks with Jesus. As you listen...

Did you know that you are called to minister to those around you? That doesn't mean that you have to preach from the pulpit or be a missionary in another country, but Pastor Eddie shows us today that the commandment to Love God and Love our neighbor is in fact a call to serve. As Paul mentors Timothy in his letter, we can gain insight into what it looks like to be a faithful follower of Jesus. Jes...

Jesus said he was the way the TRUTH and the life. If we believe that, then it stands to reason that we will go to HIM to find the truth. Pastor Eddie continues to warn us about the dangers of following man's teachings, rather than Jesus and His Word today. All of us get it wrong at times, but Jesus is perfect, and he will never steer us wrong. Don't trust in your own understanding either! Get your...

When you live in a culture where the term “fake news” has become commonplace, it's not always easy to discern what is true and what's not. Pastor Eddie shares today that we should be careful to keep the Bible as the standard for truth when it comes to the wide variety of teachings that surround us. Just because someone says something authoritatively, even claiming to be “Christian” doesn't mean th...

You've probably heard the phrase “once saved... always saved” in regard to your belief in Jesus. Pastor Eddie shares today that absolutely NOTHING can separate us from the love of God and that our salvation is secure, HOWEVER, that doesn't mean that we no longer have the choice to believe and follow. Being in a relationship means that we carry on relating to one another. If you cut God out all tog...

Have you ever heard someone justify their bad behavior by saying “That's just who I am”? Pastor Eddie will challenge that idea today, as he shows us that God is transforming each of us into the likeness of Jesus. He shares that nobody but Jesus is perfect, but as he makes us more like him, he will give us greater responsibilities, and opportunities to serve. Jesus was the servant of all, and as we...

As Pastor Eddie continues to look at some of the prerequisites for Deacons in the Church, he also shows us that this list is good instruction for all of us who believe! Knowing the word, and having sound doctrine is super important to develop as we grow and walk with the Lord. God doesn't expect us to “get it all” right away, but he IS guiding us into a greater understanding, and we are responsibl...

It doesn't take much exploration to see that all creation is precisely orchestrated, put together, with purpose and order. Pastor Eddie will share today from 1st Timothy, that God's intent for an order is ESSENTIAL in Church leadership. To have everything run smoothly, as intended by God, certain qualities need to be met for each different role within the Body of Christ, and today we're looking at...