Something Good with Dr. Ron Jones

You weren’t saved by good works. But you were saved for good works. Long before God formed you in the womb, before the foundation of the world, in fact, He already had good works for you to do. Not to earn His salvation or approval, because you already have both. Stay with us now as we find out more as Ron moves ahead in his teaching series, “James: A Faith That Works.” 

I’m sure you have a favorite food, a favorite team, or a favorite vacation spot. But when it comes to the people around us, what Jesus calls our neighbors, the Lord asks us to play fair, not to play favorites. So how can we live a life free from partiality or favoritism? What would it look like in our day-to-day lives? Ron tackles the subject next, as he moves ahead in his teaching series, “James:...

God has never been one to play favorites. And He doesn’t want us to play them, either. The book of James says there’s no place for discrimination or favoritism in the body of Christ. As he moves ahead in his teaching series, “James: A Faith That Works,” Ron challenges us to take a hard look at how we treat the people around us and, if necessary, make changes.  

You can read about it, think about it, and talk about it. Or you can get out there and just do it. The word “religion” has a negative connotation in the world, and if you think about it, we don’t even like to use it in the church. But genuine religion doesn’t mean what we might think. As you’ll see today, it’s a transformational experience that leads to a life of submission to Jesus Christ and ser...

When your mouth is open, your ears might as well be closed. There’s a time for talking, and a time for listening. And because God gave us two ears and only one mouth, we should probably do a whole lot more of the latter. Stay with us now as Ron moves ahead in his teaching series, “James: A Faith That Works.”  

Tired of being reeled in by temptation? With God’s help, you don’t have to take the bait. First, there’s desire within us. Next, there’s deception around us. Today, Ron takes an in-depth look at what comes next as he moves ahead in his teaching series, “James: A Faith That Works.”  

You don’t have to leave your house to find temptation. In fact, you don’t even have to leave your own mind. Temptation is all around us.  On our TV screens, out in public, in our heads. Wherever we are, there it is. If you want a strategy to overcome temptation, or if you’d like to fine-tune the one you have, you’ve come to the right place. Because today, Ron takes you to the book of James to shar...

When life falls apart, you don’t have to. Today, Ron shares an important message about the power of perseverance, as outlined for us in the book of James. Stay with us now as Ron moves ahead in his teaching series, “James: A Faith That Works.” 

Christian joy is not based on circumstance. You can have it regardless of circumstance. Life is filled with challenges. You may lose a friend, a job, or a marriage. But if you do, will you lose your faith? Today, Ron challenges you to let the trials of life perfect you and draw you into a more intimate walk with God.  

Jesus may already be your Redeemer. The question is, have you made Him your ruler? When we profess our faith in Christ, we become his brothers and sisters. Like James, we’re His siblings, but we’re also His servants, called to demonstrate our faith by doing good works to help others. In other words, Jesus is more than our friend, our brother, and our Savior. He is also our Lord.

You begin your Christian life by grace, through faith. And you grow in your Christian walk by grace through faith. And that faith always includes action. Christianity is a belief system. It begins in the mind and heart, but it shouldn’t end there. We prove what we believe by what we do. Coming up next, Ron kicks off a brand new teaching series, “James: A Faith That Works.” 

Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. That’s First Corinthians two, nine, and this is Something Good with Dr. Ron Jones. Well, in Psalm twenty-three, King David wrote about his future dwelling place, his eternal home in heaven with God. Today, Ron gives us a glimpse, but only a glimpse, of what that...

If you’ve ever gone house hunting, you’ve seen your share of starter homes, single-family homes, even dream homes. But today you’ll hear all about your forever home, right here on Something Good with Dr. Ron Jones. Well, in the last sentence of the last verse of Psalm twenty-three, King David writes, “And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” What did he mean when he wrote that sentence?...

“Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life.” That’s Psalm twenty-three, verse six, and this is Something Good with Dr. Ron Jones. Well, if you’re a believer in Christ, the Lord’s goodness and mercy will follow you all the days of your   life, too, even on the days when He seems far away. Today, Ron explains how the goodness and mercy of God work together for our good, as he...

Every good shepherd has at least one sheepdog. They’re invaluable because they help keep the flock together and moving in the right direction. Today, we’ll discover that God has a couple of sheepdogs of His own. Ron tells us all about them today as he moves ahead in his teaching series, “Psalm 23 and Me: Living the Good Life with the Good Shepherd.”  

You’ve heard the expression, “Count Your Blessings”. But how often do you do it? You know, if you did an honest accounting of all the blessings God has given you, you wouldn’t have anywhere near enough fingers and toes. God is the most generous person you’ll ever know. Ron offers proof today, as he moves ahead in his teaching series, “Psalm 23 and Me: Living the Good Life with The Good Shepherd.” ...

Some people say their glass is half empty. Others prefer to call it half full. But, in case you didn’t know, there is a  third  option. In Psalm twenty-three verse five, David says, “My cup runneth over.” It’s a testament to the never-ending generosity of God, the Good Shepherd. And if you’re a believer in Christ, David’s Good Shepherd is your Good Shepherd. Stay with us now as Ron continues his t...

Speaking to God in Psalm twenty-three, verse five, King David says, “You anoint my head with oil.” What does that mean for us in practical terms?  Perhaps more than you might have guessed. Coming your way next, Ron takes an in-depth look at what this anointing oil produces in our lives, as he continues his teaching series, “Psalm 23 and Me: Living the Good Life with The Good Shepherd.” 

Shepherds will often anoint a sheep’s head with oil to fend off disease. God does the same thing when He anoints your head with oil. If the rod and staff are part of God’s toolbox, anointing oil is part of God’s first aid kit. What does that mean for us in our relationship with God? Find out next, as Ron continues in his teaching series, “Psalm 23 and Me: Living the Good Life with The Good Shepher...

“You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies.” That’s Psalm twenty-three, five, and this is Something Good with Dr. Ron Jones. Well, King David had his fair share of enemies. And, if you’re a believer in Christ, so will you. But as you’ll see today, your real enemy might not be who you think it is. Stay with us now as Ron continues his teaching series, “Psalm 23 and Me: Living the...

In Psalm twenty-three verse five, King David says, “You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies.” Well, you don’t have to be a foodie to know that if God’s making dinner, it will be the best meal you’ve ever had. Coming your way next, Ron moves ahead in his teaching series, “Psalm Twenty-Three and Me: Living the Good Life with The Good Shepherd.” Along the way, he’ll explain what K...

Shepherds have two critical tools with them at all times: a rod and a staff. King David writes about these tools when he tells God, the Good Shepherd, “Your rod and your staff comfort me.” In our last broadcast, Ron talked about the rod of correction and protection. Today, he turns his attention to the Good Shepherd’s staff, as he moves ahead in his teaching series, “Psalm 23 and Me: Living the Go...

The tools of the Shepherd’s trade, on today’s Something Good with Dr. Ron Jones. Today, we come to the second half of Psalm twenty-three, verse four, “thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.” How does the Lord use these tools in our lives? And how does He use them in a way that brings us comfort? Find out next, as Ron continues in his teaching series, “Psalm 23 and Me: Living the Good Life with The...

The phrase “fear not” is found three hundred and sixty-five times in the Bible, one for each day of the year. One of the reasons God spends so much time telling us not to be afraid is because in the flesh, we’re prone to being afraid. Fear of death. Fear of the valley. Fear of failure. Fear of success. How does fear compete with faith? And what did King David say about fear? Find out next, as Ron...

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for you are with me. Psalm twenty-three, verse three tells us that God leads us down the path of righteousness. And then, suddenly, in verse four, we’re told that the path of righteousness sometimes takes us to a valley, a dangerous and frightening place, but a place where King David says he has no fear because the...