The Word to Wisdom

The Resurrection and the Life Resurrection Sunday -- Easter 2026 We are reading from the Gospel of John, chapter 20. I recommend reading the entire chapter to see and understand the whole story that I am talking about here in this episode—the resurrection on Jesus on that Sunday morning.  We’re also focusing on verses: John 20:8-9 (NLT) 8 Then the disciple who had reached the tomb first also went...

Understanding the Gift of Grace & Righteousness by Faith Here are some verses to keep on hand as you listen.   Ephesians 2:4-10 (NKJV) 4 But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, 5 even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), 6 and raised us up together, and made us sit together in the heavenly p...

Too Many Voices Take some time each day and simplify things by spending close time with the Lord, in praise, thanksgiving, and prayer.  Stay close to the Lord, and stay in His word. Avoid confusing and fearful thoughts, conversations, and negative media.  Push aside the many voices that leave you burdened. Stay with the simplicity of Christ, and go back to the foundations of the gospel.   Isaiah 4...

Will He find faith on the earth? John 14:1 (NASB) 1 “Do not let your heart be troubled; believe in God, believe also in Me. Isaiah 26:3 (NASB) 3 “The steadfast of mind You will keep in perfect peace, Because he trusts in You. The Parable of the Persistent Widow Reason for this parable: "to show that at all times they ought to pray and not to lose heart," Luke 18:1-8 (NLT)  1 One day Jesu...

Grace & Truth Part 2 John 1:17 (NASB) — the Apostle John is speaking about Jesus  17 For the Law was given through Moses; grace and truth were realized through Jesus Christ. The old and new covenants are being contrasted here by the Apostle John.   John 4:23-24 (NASB) — Jesus is speaking here to a Samaritin woman about what is to come, and has already come.   23 But an hour is coming, and now...

John 1:17 (NASB)  17 For the Law was given through Moses; grace and truth were realized through Jesus Christ. The law given by Moses is not the same as the truth that came through Jesus. Moses came with the Old Covenant—the law, but Jesus came with the New Covenant—grace and truth. These two covenants are being contrasted here by the Apostle John. This is because Jesus also contrasted them in his...

Abundance of Grace Hebrews 4:16 (KJV)    Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace , that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.   “ Throne of grace” to obtain. Mercy, and find grace.   Romans 5:1-2 (NASB)    Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom also we have obtained our introduction by fai...

What’s Next... in the times we are in? 1 Corinthians 2:9 (NKJV) But as it is written: “Eye has not seen, nor ear heard,  Nor have entered into the heart of man,  The things which God has prepared for those who love Him.” It’s time for us to stop looking at the darkness so much, and now to look to the goodness of God.  It’s time for us to start understanding the Gospel that we have already been giv...

So… what exactly is the Gospel? If I were to ask a thousand believers, “What exactly is the Gospel?” many of them would hesitate, and smile with some slight embarrassment,  and ask the question right back saying, “I’m not sure, what exactly is the Gospel?”  I want to see that change.  I want to see every believer to know full well what Jesus did for them on the cross, and what it means to them, so...

Resurrection Day This is a message that you can listen to any day of the year. 10 min. episode Have a blessed Resurrection Sunday - Easter ... and may God bless you abundantly. But if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who dwells in you. Romans 8:11 (NKJV) You can also brows...

Striving and Struggling? I know that many of you are going through very trying times and difficulties.   You might even feel overwhelmed. This episode is for you and the verses that we have today are life giving and encouraging.    Psalms 46:9-11 (NASB) 9 He makes wars to cease to the end of the earth; He breaks the bow and cuts the spear in two; He burns the chariots with fire. 10 “ Cease strivin...

What to do when you're worried and anxious! Philippians 4:4-9 (NKJV) New King James Version 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. 6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all underst...

For Independence Day 2023 The Star Spangled Banner O! say can you see by the dawn's early light,  ⁠What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming,  Whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight,  ⁠O'er the ramparts we watch'd, were so gallantly streaming?  And the Rockets' red glare, the Bombs bursting in air,  Gave proof through the night that...

God has a redemptive plan and is moving in the earth today. Many people are feeling "justice sick" - meaning they see evil being done on large scale, but they see  little or no justice concerning that evil.  But God has a redemptive plan and I believe God is moving in the earth is such a powerful way that people will be healed from the lack of justice and there will be dancing and joy in...

We Have Escaped Praise for Rescue from Enemies - Psalm 124 NASB 1 “Had it not been the LORD who was on our side,”      Let Israel now say, 2 “Had it not been the LORD who was on our side      When men rose up against us, 3 Then they would have swallowed us alive,    When their anger was kindled against us; 4 Then the waters would have engulfed us,    The stream would have swept over our soul; (Lit...

T he days ahead - a prophetic word part 2 This is for the least to the greatest of us - based on the promise of Jeremiah 31:31-34: “Behold, the days are coming, says the LORD, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah— 32 not according to the covenant that I made with their fathers in the day that I took them by the hand to lead them out of the land of Eg...

A Prophecy - September 2022 This was given to me on Sept. 8th in the morning.  It's about prioritizing God's Word in our lives.  It is directed to ministries of different kinds, but I believe it will bless every believer who hears it.   You can also browse through more than 135 podcast episodes.   Please subscribe to our podcast and leave a positive review which will give our episodes gr...

Growing in Prayer Note: I write more on this topic in my book Faith That Gets Results  (in the 6th chapter called Faith Speaks .) You can get the book here: Faith That Gets Results Book Verses we are using in this episode about prayer: Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof. Proverbs 18:21 (KJV)  Death and life are in the power of the tongu...

The Art of Listening This episode is all about how we listen to God's word and bear fruit.   Mark 4:10 & 13 (NKJV) 10. But when He was alone, those around Him with the twelve asked Him about the parable. 13. And He said to them, “Do you not understand this parable? How then will you understand all the parables?   Mark 4:24-25 (NKJV) 24. Then He said to them, “Take heed what you hear. With...

The True Message of the Gospel This episode is about the essence of the gospel message that Paul taught in his letter to the Romans, and in almost all of his letters.  This very gospel message was given to Paul by Jesus.  As we meet and listen to the many beautiful people that we know love Jesus, we also see a need and a hunger to have this message of the gospel made even more clear.  This gospel...

Let your words be few Ecclesiastes 5:1-3 (NASB ) 1 Guard your steps as you go to the house of God and draw near to listen rather than to offer the sacrifice of fools; for they do not know they are doing evil.  2 Do not be hasty in word or impulsive in thought to bring up a matter in the presence of God. For God is in heaven and you are on the earth; therefore let your words be few.  3 For the drea...

This is not a time for fear Please share this episode with someone who needs this message. Isaiah 41:8-16 (NLT) 8 “But as for you, Israel my servant, Jacob my chosen one, descended from Abraham my friend, 9 I have called you back from the ends of the earth, saying, ‘You are my servant.’  For I have chosen you and will not throw you away. 10 Don’t be afraid, for I am with you.  Don’t be discouraged...

Loving God John 14:15 (NASB) If you love Me, you will keep My commandments. John 14:15 (AMP) 15 If you [really] love Me, you will keep (obey) My commands. Note: keeping God’s commandments will not produce love for God, but rather, loving God will produce a pattern and ability of keeping His commandments—and keeping His commandments is an action of love.  1 John 4:19 (NKJV) We love Him because He f...

Speak the Living Word Verses to keep on hand while listening Matthew 18:19-20 (KJV) 19 Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven. 20 For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them. Ephesians 6:17 … and take the sword of the Spirit, which...

Are You Thriving? We will thrive when we are deeply rooted in God's Word. Scripture to have on hand while listening: John 6:63 (NASB) It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh profits nothing; the words that I have spoken to you are spirit and are life. Thank you for listening - and please do subscribe to this podcast in your favorite podcast app.   You can also browse through more than 135...