"The Secret Of A Successful Life Series"

The Bible tells us in Psalm 37:4 “Delight yourself in the LORD, and He will give you the desires of your heart.” Many times the Lord gives us much more than the desires of our hearts. In this episode we will notice while  David Benson is preparing to come home from the Army, the Lord has some great blessings in store for him. There will be other major blessings in the coming chapters, but thi...

In the last episode we noticed how Walter felt so bad about his immorality that he wanted to be killed by the enemy so his wife cold receive the life insurance money.  David literally knocked him out and then set him straight when Walter came too. While the two soldiers spoke very frankly about the issues they faced, David was able to lead Walter tot he Lord.  In this episode we will hea...

Sometimes closes friendships are severely strained because of the sinful actions of one or both friends.   In the last episode we noticed how David and his Company of Soldiers were given a forty-eight hour pass to visit Paris during World War One.  While they had been warned to stay away from the Prostitutes many of the men including David's good friend mac strayed away to be with t...

In our day to day lives, Every Christian needs good encouragement to remain faithful to Christ. In our day to day lives, Every Christian needs good encouragement to remain faithful to Christ .

While young David Benson is trying to live a Godly life while serving in the Army in France, he is confronted with many sinful situations that he wants to avoid.  He will find much encouragement from his good friends back home Oscar, Mary and Clara Jones.  

Every Christian has times when they are surrounded by people and circumstances that are not comfortable to be in.  We wonder how we can be a strong believer in the Lord during times like that.  In this episode we will hear about young David Benson who is serving as a Soldier of World War One where he was in terrible conditions.  Conditions that related to fighting the enemy but thos...

In the last episode we learned about a difficult man David Benson was told to work with while in the Army.  In this podcast we will notice how David will go the extra mile to develop a lasting friendship with "Mac." Sometimes the most difficult people we meet can become our closet friends.  Will this be the case for David with the Soldier named Mac?   

In this episode the second volume of this series will begin.  While young Clara will be mentioned from time to time, other characters will be introduced who will eventually become part of Clara's life in unexpected ways.

In the last episode we concluded the first volume of "The Secret Of A Successful Life Series."  So before we start the second volume in the next podcast I wanted to interview Dr. Rick Cherok from Ozark Christian College.  Dr. Cherok teaches in the field of Church History.  In the first volume there are some hints to the Spiritual Conditions of the American Churches in the era of 190...

In the last episode  we learned about the sudden unexpected deaths of young Clara's Parents.  In this episode, Clara will share the changes that developed after that tragedy and way anyone can have a successful life.  the Episode is titled, "Goodbye Is Not Forever."

With the approaching end of the first World War, unexpected changes are taking place around the world.  This turmoil will attack the home area that young Clara is growing up in.  Before the end of the episode there will be two very unexpected events take place that no one was prepared to experience.  

In April of 1917 The United States officially entered the first World War.  This war brought many changes to our nation.   In this podcast titled, "Over There, Our Boys Are Going over there," we will notice how the World War affected the lives of Clara and her parents.  With all of the changes brought by the war, there will still be many opportunities to serve Christ. 

In this episode we will notice events that were taking place in our Nation in 1917, both in the Nation and in the Churches.

In the last episode we learned about a new character in the series named, "David Benson."  The Oscar Jones family has taken the time to befriend David when most people in the area avoid him and his family.  Will God be able to make a difference in that young man's life?  This episode is titled, "Let's Plan The Fall Kickoff."

The Lord Jesus wants us to represent Him to the world; the entire world.  In this chapter we will learn about a new character named, David Benson."  David is a teenage boy that comes from a family that is avoided by most of the area people.  Oscar, Mary and Clara will see the need to reach out to him for Christ;  will their efforts be successful?  Today we will hear the ep...

It is exciting to see the genuine growth that a new Believer in Jesus has.   In this episode we will notice some important developments in the life of Oscar Jones that affected many other people. 

In this episode we will notice how Oscar Jones is rapidly growing in his Christian Walk.  Oscar has new ideas to promote God's Kingdom that will bless many people.  Oscar will soon be involved in life changing activities that were becoming answers to many prayers. 

The life of a new Christian is both exciting and a new adventure.  In this episode we will learn how Oscar Jones has faced some new challenges that trouble him and also about a desire he has for a future project to help others.  

Soon after a person comes to the Lord, many new believers have started to tell others about their new faith in God  and the hope they have in life.   In this episode Oscar Jones will start to tell more people about his life with God.    This episode can help any believer to boldly step out and tell others what they believe about Jesus. 

When someone gives their life to Christ there is much rejoicing in heaven and on earth.  In this episode the new life Oscar Jones has begun in Christ will really start to take off in amazing ways.  This episode will share some of the reasons Oscar decided to come to the Lord.  

With the coming of Spring, there are many welcome changes after a hard winter.  Good changes can take place even in the lives of hard hearted people.  In recent episodes there have been rays of hope that maybe someday Oscar Jones just might soften his heart to the Lord.  Will he ever make that step?   This episode will give more evidence of what is going on in the heart of...

The Lord gives us creative ideas for the important things we are to do.  In this episode Grandpa Ralph is given an idea of how to help his Son In Law Oscar Jones spend some more time with the new Preacher John Matthews.  

Even when our lives look very challenging, God is able to open new doors that we never dreamed were possible.  In this episode we will notice an unexpected change of events that show how God works in the situations we face in life.  I hope you enjoy this.

In the last episode a promising ministry student flatly turned down the offer to preach at the Cedar Grove Christian Church.  This crushing blow was even felt by Oscar Jones who normally never expressed any care about the Church he grew up near.    In this episode a second choice ministry student will be asked to look at the Rural Congregation.  Would this be the Minister...

In the last podcast we noticed how Oscar Jones lost his remaining parent and reacted to his grief in different ways, including leaving the Church out of his life.  In this episode we will see how Oscar has matured and a romance has developed between him and Mary Hunt.  While Oscar will dearly love his young bride, the question remains, "will he ever soften his heart to follow the Lord?"...