Running the Race Radio

Today, Pastor Eddie will be challenging you to confess your sin to the Lord and be honest with what sin truly is. Sin is what caused Jesus to go to the cross, don’t think of sin as some menial thing! You are a royal priesthood, a chosen generation, don’t allow the enemy to get you caught up and weighed down in a sinful lifestyle. God wants to use you to do great things for His Kingdom, but you lim...

God is impartial and desires that everyone goes to heaven. Today, Pastor Eddie explains why there are not many ways to obtain salvation or heaven. He reminds us that Jesus said He was “THE” way, not “A” way. He gives an analogy of giving out any numbers for someone to find an address; they would be lost. There is a specific way to get to heaven, and those who reject Christ will stand before the Gr...

We have the sure hope of Christ’s return, and scripture commands those with this hope to purify themselves. We are called to be holy. In today’s message, Pastor Eddie assures us that Christ is coming soon and that we can rest in this hope. This assurance of Christ’s coming gives us strength and peace in times of difficulty and persecution. His return means we will reign with Him and we should be h...

To live a holy life, we must prepare our minds. In today’s message, Pastor Eddie challenges believers to clear their minds and focus on Christ. There are many scriptures regarding our minds. The Bible says our actions follow our thoughts. Our thoughts produce habits, which determine our destiny. The average person has 50,000 thousand thoughts a day. We need to take time to clear our minds and focu...

Do you ever ponder what heaven is like? In today’s message, Pastor Eddie reminds us of how incredible heaven will be. He challenges us to think of the most beautiful setting we can imagine and then realize heaven will be many times better. Paul had a glimpse of heaven and said it could not be put into words. He said it was indescribable. God has something awesome in store for us for eternity. Heav...

What is the difference between justice, grace, and mercy? In today’s message, Pastor Eddie defines them and states that every Christian should understand these three words. Justice is getting what we deserve. God would be just in sending His wrath on every sinner. Grace, however, is receiving what we do not deserve. We are saved by God’s grace. Mercy is holding back the punishment for what we do d...

Jesus Christ died for ALL. The sacrifice on the cross, and the gift of eternal life, have been made available to every human being, but we must choose to believe and follow Him. Today, Pastor Eddie will teach through this fundamental Truth of the Gospel. The Lord desires that all will come to a saving knowledge of Him. Have you made that choice in your life today? Believe upon the One who made the...

When you suffer BECAUSE of your faith, you can take great hope in Jesus. In today’s message, Pastor Eddie highlights the theme of Peter’s letter rooted in faith, hope, and suffering. As you endure challenges in life, you can rest in the truth that your faith is being stretched and that the Lord will carry you. What difficulties are you facing? Is your faith in the Lord leading to struggles at time...

How cool is it that the entirety of the Bible, featuring many authors telling many different stories, all flows in harmony together with the same message? In today’s teaching, as Pastor Eddie begins his study through the book of 1 Peter, he pauses to acknowledge God’s incredible Word. Why wouldn’t you turn to the Bible as your source for life? The Lord wants to speak to you personally through the...

What all did Jesus accomplish on the cross? In today’s message, Pastor Eddie will close out the book of Hebrews with a reminder from the author to cling to the new covenant that was brought by Jesus. The Jews were so used to following the rituals of the old covenant, that it was hard for many to believe Jesus removed that need. The Son of God made a way for all to spend eternity with Him, and acce...

In today’s teaching, as Pastor Eddie begins to wrap up the book of Hebrews, he walks listeners through some final key thoughts from the author. Even in the writing of the Bible, authors knew the power of prayer and requested it from those who would be reading. What a great example for us to practice the same discipline. We should proudly lean on those who we endure life with, to lift us up daily i...

Who gets respect in our culture today? And not just respect because you happen to like them, but respect because of the position God has placed them in. Today, Pastor Eddie shares that God wants us to respect authority, and those in authority. Because God is the author of all authority. Whom do you have trouble respecting? What work does God want to do in your life to change how you think, feel, s...

When you listen to people on the news, on social media, or around the break room at work, what comes out of their mouths? And where does it come from? Today, Pastor Eddie shares that God wants to cleanse how we speak. But more than that, He wants to cleanse the hearts of the speakers. When you listen to yourself, does it reflect a heart purified by Christ? If that’s a struggle for you, then Jesus...

Who have been the spiritual leaders in your life? Perhaps it was a parent or a friend, or maybe it was a pastor or small group leader. Today, Pastor Eddie encourages us to think about the people whom God has placed in our lives. Spend some time reflecting on them. What influence have they had on you? And what about their walk with Christ? How has following God made them the people they are, and sh...

What do you think? Are we born with contentment with what we have? Or are we born always wanting something else? And what do you learn as you’re growing up, and what happens to you as an adult? Does our hyper-saturated advertising culture encourage being satisfied with what we have, or always wanting more? Today, Pastor Eddie shows that you can learn to be content. It’s not natural, or cultural, b...

Being a Christian is first and foremost about your personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Pastor Eddie has been sharing throughout the book of Hebrews many great things about that relationship. Today, he shares some of the results in our personal lives. One of those is how we relate to other believers. You may know someone who’s been cast out from their friends and families. And God may be calli...

There are a lot of things going on in this world that emphasize how uncertain life is. Things are going on in nature, stuff is happening in our city, our country, and our world, and our personal lives are often chaotic. That’s a lot of shaking! But as Pastor Eddie shares today, God is going to shake things up not only on earth but also in heaven. And the kingdom that Jesus has prepared for you wil...

When someone passes on from this world, they usually leave behind an inheritance. Something that they have earned, that they are giving to someone they love. As Pastor Eddie shares today, Jesus is offering an inheritance to everyone who believes in Him. But unlike an inheritance you may receive from a relative or friend, Jesus’s inheritance will last forever. You can’t spend it or lose it, and no...

The majority of people today, at least in America, would say that they believe in God. But what kind of God? Many think of Him as kind and loving, which is great. But often their definition of loving really means “permissive”. As Pastor Eddie shares today, it’s important to understand the greatness of God, the awe of God, and the reverence of God. When you do, you’ll have the full picture of Him,...

When people pray to God, what are they expecting will happen? Many people pray with a “Thy will be done” attitude. But many others pray with an entitlement attitude, as if God better do what I ask, or else! Today, Pastor Eddie shares how important it is that we accept that God’s working in our lives with gratitude and humility. When you do that, you’ll know and appreciate His love. Otherwise, it’s...

When people think of the word “discipline”, what usually comes to mind? Well, it depends on who is doing the disciplining, and for what purpose. It can have a really positive meaning for an athlete from his coach, or for a musician from her teacher. But not so positive when the police officer is pulling you over for speeding. Today, Pastor Eddie shares that God’s discipline of you is always positi...

If someone asked you, “Would you like to be chastened?”, you would probably say “No”. But if someone asked, “Would you like to be trained?” in something you’re interested in, say tennis, scuba diving, or playing the cello, you’d be much more excited! Today, Pastor Eddie explains that God’s discipline is positive and loving, though it may feel difficult at times. So, when you feel that sting of dis...

It’s no surprise to hear that our lives tend to be difficult. There always seems to be trouble, right? Today, Pastor Eddie tells us that God purposely puts us on a difficult track. The hard track of faith that God has us on builds up our spirits. We would never experience God's rescue if we always had it easy. It's usually in the troubling times that we see God working. Are you able to look at you...

What things are weighing you down and keeping you from God? Pastor Eddie, today, admonishes us to get rid of those things that are keeping us from Jesus. There are many things in the world that can easily come between you and God. If you don't have enough time to pray, what activity can you give up so you will have time to pray? What is important to you? Let's place God in the highest place in our...

Where do you derive your strength? Are you living in this truth? Today, Pastor Eddie encourages us to remember that our strength comes from God. We're strong simply because He's strong. He's awesome in His power. He extends His power and strength to us. We become powerful and can do what He asks us to do when we get our strength from Him. Let's draw close to God and wait for Him to strengthen us f...