The Bible For Busy People

This is a week in history like no other. Many refer to it as Holy Week. I refer to it as You Are Loved week. This is the time of the year that we set aside to remember what Jesus did for you, what Jesus did for me. We're going to do something a little different this week. I want to encourage you to actually find a Bible. You know the one with actual pages like that you hear rustling right now. I w...

Jesus promised in his Word that he would not leave you and I as orphans before he died, was buried, and rose again. He said that He would send us the Holy Spirit, the Comforter... and He did. And when Peter and the gang and so many other believers received the Holy Spirit, it was an extraordinary sight. It was an awesome day. And Peter got to preach after that happened, and that's what you and I a...

Imagine yourself on the beach by the sea of Galilee, soaking up the story of God's mercy and unconditional love, which by the way, are not just for Peter but for you too. Imagine yourself sinking into the warm sand. The waves are lapping up on the shore. I want you to soak up this story you and I are about to read together like you would soak up the rays of sun on that actual beach. It's a real pl...

The last time you and I met, our friend Peter was weeping bitterly. Have you ever cried bitter tears? Have you ever been in that place? Here's the good news... Peter didn't stay there. His story turns around! Yours can too. Lets dig in. Show Notes:https://bit.ly/3TG2zt5 ---------------- We’d love to encourage you to spend even more time in the word. Find all the past episodes of The Bible for Busy...

There is a promise that I'm going to point you to at the end of today's episode, so hang on. We are about to go on a pretty harrowing journey with Simon Peter today. Our friend has taken us to the mountaintop, but today you and I are going to go with him to a place that I would call Bitter Tears. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/43tXIi8 ---------------- We’d love to encourage you to spend even more time...

I am so glad that you and I are spending two weeks studying the life of one of Jesus's closest friends. There is so much gold to mine in Peter's life, and he definitely had his hot mess moments like we all do, but he also had these shining beautiful moments of faith. What's so wonderful about our faith is that we know the Lord is our shepherd. He's with us in those places where we have no more tea...

Where two or three are gathered in the name of Jesus, the Bible says He shows up too. He is right here in our midst right now. Whatever you're doing, Jesus is right there with you and to me, that's so comforting. Okay, we're diving into Psalms 107. Who's ready for a joy in infusion?! Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3TlXPrs ---------------- We’d love to encourage you to spend even more time in the word....

Today, we're talking about the transfiguration of Jesus, the awe-inspiring moment when Jesus ascends a mountain and is transformed, his face and clothes becoming dazzlingly white. Moses and Elijah appear and talk with Jesus about his impending departure from the world. With Peter, John and James we see the humanness of Jesus's closest friends. The takeaway? Let God's voice overshadow any negative...

Peter had a fiery faith and one of Jesus' closest friends. Today, you and I are going to witness the love and compassion of our Savior of Jesus Christ on full display. Let's dive into Matthew chapter 14 - Here we go.  Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4c5l3up

We're continuing on with Peter, a close friend of Jesus, and his journey of highs and lows. Peter had great highs with his courage in acknowledging Jesus as the Messiah, the Son of God, and how Jesus blessed him for this revelation. However, Peter also faced lows, such as when he reprimanded Jesus for predicting his own suffering and death, which led Jesus to rebuke him. Life can be challenging bu...

Jesus had 12 close friends when he walked this earth. And out of all of them, I relate to Peter the most. We're kicking off the week discussing Peter's life, failures, and commitment to Jesus, and especially how Jesus gave second chances. Jesus' mercy is so beautiful. Today, no matter where you are or what you may have done, accept His love and forgiveness. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3Iqdvor -----...

Let's open the medicine cabinet of God's Word and find the remedy for anger. We've already touched on it a little bit this week. It's trust in God. It's faith that He's going to work it all out for our good and His glory. You ready? Join me in Psalm 37. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3uVdZzJ ---------------- We’d love to encourage you to spend even more time in the word. Find all the past episodes of...

You and I are going to hang out with two disciples who were uniquely nicknamed by Jesus as The Sons of Thunder. Think about a thunderstorm. It comes up quick and fierce, right? And sometimes we are like that too. We're sons and daughters of thunder. We erupt in anger... and we need help with that. Let's dig in. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3OXL98M ---------------- We’d love to encourage you to spend...

Continuing in our anger management class this week, Moses and Aaron serve up today's lesson. Frustrated by the complaints of the Israelites, they acted out in anger instead of trusting in God. This resulted in the consequence of not being allowed to enter the Promised Land. Let's start off in the book of Numbers. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3SUa1PP ---------------- We’d love to encourage you to spe...

So, this week you and I are camping out on what the Bible has to say about anger, how we can avoid it, how we can evict it from our hearts. I don't want my heart to be a hotel for anger. I want to make room in my heart for love and forgiveness. You know that those are the things that lead to peace, right? When we choose forgiveness, we are choosing God's way. Today, we're talking about Cain, a sad...

So, we're going to be having a little anger management class this week. We're going to look at what the Bible says about anger. It warns us in a bunch of different places not to be angry, and for good reason, and we're going to study a couple different people in the Bible who dealt with anger. Let's get started! Show Notes: https://bit.ly/42WkwXj ---------------- We’d love to encourage you to spen...

Today my goal is for you to feel more loved than ever before. I want to remind you today that you were made on purpose, for a purpose, and God is not done with you yet. You are the opposite of being alone. You have Emmanuel. God is with you right now. Don't worry about your senses, just stand on your faith. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3wiRpBh ---------------- We’d love to encourage you to spend eve...

Do you know why peace is within reach? It's because God's hand is within reach. Today we're reminded in Joshua that the Lord is with you, and with me. He will not fail us. He will not abandon us. Do not be afraid today. Do not be discouraged for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. Reach out. Call on the name of Jesus. Take his hand. He is with you. Remember, your name is engraved on the...

Don't hang your head when you get lonely. God will never leave your side, and He will never let you go. He will be with you "to the end of the age." Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3wrmymb ---------------- We’d love to encourage you to spend even more time in the word. Find all the past episodes of The Bible for Busy People at Purposely.com You can find video versions of these podcasts on our YouTube c...

This week we're talking about how it's easy to feel lonely in this world, to feel unseen. In fact, about half of us are reporting that we're experiencing feelings of loneliness, but you and I are coming together. We're linking arms and we're saying, but wait! We have a God who says, I will never leave you. So, we are honestly never alone. He is always with us. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3wrmpPF --...

If you feel lonely, you are not alone. There’s a new study that says almost half of us are experiencing feelings of loneliness. Half! That said, there is also a real God who says, I will never leave you, and that is the good news we are going to camp out on all week here. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3T7e8sX ---------------- We’d love to encourage you to spend even more time in the word. Find all th...

The joy of the Lord is your strength. That's a promise straight out of Nehemiah in the Bible, and we're going to tap into it today as we dive into Joy Bombs in the Psalms. If you are battling an enemy today, and it doesn't have to be a person, it can be a fear or a doubt, let David's words take deep root in your soul right now as we read Psalm 56. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/42G7xZQ ---------------...

Jesus did something that nobody else has ever been able to do. He raised the dead! Through the story of Lazarus, I hope that your heart is filled with wonder and awe as we consider the fact today together, that Jesus Christ raised the dead. If you feel bound up by doubt today, if you are doubting His love for you because of the circumstances of your life, unwrap yourself from those grave clothes....

It's such a privilege to talk with you about what Jesus did in this world when he was here. Today we're going to talk about the miracles that Jesus did, and he did many. Many of us could use a miracle today. The Lord may bring one, or He may have a different plan. We have to trust him when we don't understand. We have lots of good stuff to cover today - Let's dive in. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3S...

Jesus rested. He carved out time to chill out. He carved out time to spend with his Father in prayer. And He wants to be that rest for you. Rest from your worries. Rest from your problems. Rest from your insecurities... Be still and know that He is God and be replenished. Let the Bread of Life and the Living Water fill you right now as we lean into the book of Matthew. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4...