Still Growing In Grace

I was a guest on a podcast with Catherine Toon recently and I thought I’d share this conversation with you. We discussed the extra stress Covid 19 has put on those who are or have gone through loss in their lives. We both share some of our own personal stress, but also discussed how to find hope in the darkness. Enjoy the timely discussion Watch on YouTube https://youtu.be/SSatlZJmarA Or listen to...

 – with Richard Murray & Bill Thrasher Growing from ‘legalism’ to ‘grace’, and then from ‘grace’ to ‘dang, much more grace’…. Does not look the same for everyone. It can be scary, and sound crazy at times. So, how do we navigate the pendulum swings in our own lives, but also the swings in dear friends who are growing differently? This TWO PART discussion may bring some peace to your soul...

Growing from ‘legalism’ to ‘grace’, and then from ‘grace’ to ‘dang, much more grace’…. Does not look the same for everyone. It can be scary, and sound crazy at times. So, how do we navigate the pendulum swings in our own lives, but also the swings in dear friends who are growing differently? This TWO PART discussion may bring some peace to your soul and mind as we discuss the ‘fluctuations’ that c...

 Perspectives with Richard Murray & Bill Thrasher The story of Ananias & Sapphira has left many believers confused about God being a ‘loving God’. Did God kill them? Is this God’s way of showing folks he still can get angry at us for our sin? Enjoy this two part discussion as we explore different ways to interpret the story found in Acts chapter 5. Watch on YouTube https://youtu.be/nc...

The story of Ananias & Sapphira has left many believers confused about God being a ‘loving God’. Did God kill them? Is this God’s way of showing folks he still can get angry at us for our sin? Enjoy this two part discussion as we explore different ways to interpret the story found in Acts chapter 5. Watch on YouTube https://youtu.be/zrhQvKSBLck Or listen to the audio podcast: https://anchor.fm...

Maybe there is more to learn and grow in! Maybe there is a deeper way of knowing God, ourselves, and others! Enjoy part two of two as we have a conversation with Andre & Mary-Anne Rabe. Visit this link for more information on them and their ministry: https://alwaysloved.net/ https://www.mimesis.academy/ Watch this episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/evrVcPrWHeQ Or listen to the audio podcast:...

Maybe there is more to learn and grow in! Maybe there is a deeper way of knowing God, ourselves, and others! Enjoy part one of two as we have a conversation with Andre & Mary-Anne Rabe. Visit this link for more information on them and their ministry: https://alwaysloved.net/ https://www.mimesis.academy/ Watch on YouTube https://youtu.be/DR4ZuDTCaCk Or listen to the audio podcast: https://ancho...

What is the difference between Moses and Jesus. What if you discovered that Moses had a huge ego problem? What is with Jesus, Moses & Elijah in the Gospels? We will discuss this during part one and two. Join in as Richard Murray and I wade through some very interesting insights, some may even surprise you! Watch on YouTube https://youtu.be/XIEz1DYSbww Or listen to the audio podcast: https://an...

What is the difference between Moses and Jesus. What if you discovered that Moses had a huge ego problem? What is with Jesus, Moses & Elijah in the Gospels? We will discuss this during part one and two. Join in as Richard Murray and I wade through some very interesting insights, some may even surprise you! Watch on YouTube https://youtu.be/L8HcB4BMWRk Or listen to the audio podcast: https://an...

This discussion was recorded on ‘Fireside Creators’ with Sherri Pallas. She interviewed Paul Gray, Bill Thrasher & myself on the topic of ‘What is Grace’. I think you will totally enjoy the discussion!! Thank you Sheri Fireside Creators on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/733422830878824 Watch on YouTube https://youtu.be/T-nme0sWpBE Or listen to the audio podcast: https://anchor.fm/st...

Heaven! What is it, where is it, what haven’t we been told about it? This new mini-series will unpack what the modern church has taught on the subject but it will also discuss what the ‘early church’ thought about the topic. Enjoy as Richard Murray, Bill Thrasher, and myself dig into a more ‘hope-filled’ perspective! Watch on YouTube https://youtu.be/KxHpVUjnCnI Or listen to the audio podcast: htt...

Heaven! What is it, where is it, what haven’t we been told about it? This new mini-series will unpack what the modern church has taught on the subject but it will also discuss what the ‘early church’ thought about the topic. Enjoy as Richard Murray, Bill Thrasher, and myself dig into a more ‘hope-filled’ perspective! TODAY’S discussion is a ‘Heaven’s Mercy’ Story that Richard experienced recently,...

Heaven! What is it, where is it, what haven’t we been told about it? This new mini-series will unpack what the modern church has taught on the subject but it will also discuss what the ‘early church’ thought about the topic. Enjoy as Richard Murray, Bill Thrasher, and myself dig into a more ‘hope-filled’ perspective! Watch on YouTube https://youtu.be/OaWmEAVi3eY Or listen to the audio podcast: htt...

Heaven! What is it, where is it, what haven’t we been told about it? This new mini-series will unpack what the modern church has taught on the subject but it will also discuss what the ‘early church’ thought about the topic. Enjoy as Richard Murray, Bill Thrasher, and myself dig into a more ‘hope-filled’ perspective! Watch on YouTube https://youtu.be/n1ZWZDjRmtw Or listen to the audio podcast: htt...

Today’s discussion was initially broadcasted on Facebook and Youtube via “Fireside Creators” with Sherri Pallas, the host. She gave me permission to re-share it here on SGIG. · https://www.facebook.com/groups/733422830878824 · https://youtu.be/KXhtjRlghOQ The topic of forgiveness is one of the biggest I’ve ever come across. Today’s discussion will surely ‘expand’ your understanding and hopefully a...

What is hell? Shouldn’t it be obvious? Don’t our movies and angry preachers make it clear? The quick answer is NOT A CHANCE. Is ‘hell’ real? I would have to say YES. But ‘WHAT’ is hell? This is not talked about enough nor taught on. Just trusting your ‘pastor’ on what they believe is the worst thing you can do. If you think hell is what you ‘think’ it is, and then are surprised by other opinions o...

What is hell? Shouldn’t it be obvious? Don’t our movies and angry preachers make it clear? The quick answer is NOT A CHANCE. Is ‘hell’ real? I would have to say YES. But ‘WHAT’ is hell? This is not talked about enough nor taught on. Just trusting your ‘pastor’ on what they believe is the worst thing you can do. If you think hell is what you ‘think’ it is, and then are surprised by other opinions o...

When I look up a ‘simple search’ on what the Bible says about judging, I find the first bunch of references to begin with ‘do not judge’. Sounds so simple doesn’t it? Then why do we has humans spend so much time judging oneanother? We judge the motives of our spouses, we judge the heart and motive of people we meet in our community. What about God judging us, aren’t we all going to get judged?? We...

When I look up a ‘simple search’ on what the Bible says about judging, I find the first bunch of references to begin with ‘do not judge’. Sounds so simple doesn’t it? Then why do we has humans spend so much time judging one another? We judge the motives of our spouses, we judge the heart and motive of people we meet in our community. What about God judging us, aren’t we all going to get judged?? W...

What is hell? Shouldn’t it be obvious? Don’t our movies and angry preachers make it clear? The quick answer is NOT A CHANCE. Is ‘hell’ real? I would have to say YES. But ‘WHAT’ is hell? This is not talked about enough nor taught on. Just trusting your ‘pastor’ on what they believe is the worst thing you can do. If you think hell is what you ‘think’ it is, and then are surprised by other opinions o...

What is hell? Shouldn’t it be obvious? Don’t our movies and angry preachers make it clear? The quick answer is NOT A CHANCE. Is ‘hell’ real? I would have to say YES. But ‘WHAT’ is hell? This is not talked about enough nor taught on. Just trusting your ‘pastor’ on what they believe is the worst thing you can do. If you think hell is what you ‘think’ it is, and then are surprised by other opinions o...

What is hell? Shouldn’t it be obvious? Don’t our movies and angry preachers make it clear? The quick answer is NOT A CHANCE. Is ‘hell’ real? I would have to say YES. But ‘WHAT’ is hell? This is not talked about enough nor taught on. Just trusting your ‘pastor’ on what they believe is the worst thing you can do. If you think hell is what you ‘think’ it is, and then are surprised by other opinions o...

What is hell? Shouldn’t it be obvious? Don’t our movies and angry preachers make it clear? The quick answer is NOT A CHANCE. Is ‘hell’ real? I would have to say YES. But ‘WHAT’ is hell? This is not talked about enough nor taught on. Just trusting your ‘pastor’ on what they believe is the worst thing you can do. If you think hell is what you ‘think’ it is, and then are surprised by other opinions o...

Movies and Art depict ‘Satan’ has an incredibly powerful creature with horns and scales, etc. Today we are digging into ‘What or Who Satan is. You may be surprised at some of the more ‘ancient’ perspectives that the church has held, this will be work listening to. The purpose of these two conversations is to merely ‘expand your understanding’ of this topic, especially if you have only heard ‘one n...

Movies and Art depict ‘Satan’ has an incredibly powerful creature with horns and scales, etc. Today we are digging into ‘What or Who Satan is. You may be surprised at some of the more ‘ancient’ perspectives that the church has held, this will be work listening to. The purpose of these two conversations is to merely ‘expand your understanding’ of this topic, especially if you have only heard ‘one n...