THIS IS THE LIFE PODCAST

Trusting In God’s Plan Psalm 37:5 “Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.” As the week comes to a close, it’s a good time to take inventory of all we have come through this week. We think about the prayers we prayed, the struggles we faced, the people we tried to help, and the moments when we simply tried to walk faithfully with the Lord. But the beauty of...

When Christ gave up the ghost on the cross. It is written that the veil in the temple tore from the top to the bottom. And this was a powerful symbol that we now have accessed directly to God. But we must understand that this morning. That that access only comes through his son Jesus Christ. God's will, his direction, his wisdom, his power, and so much more. It's all available to everyone who appr...

A Life That Matters 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12 “And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you; That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and that ye may have lack of nothing.” In a world that constantly measures success by comparison, it can be easy to feel like we are failing to meet the expectations of others. Someone...

The Freedom of Forgiveness Scripture Colossians 3:12-13 12 Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; 13 Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye. Forgiveness is one of the most powerful gifts God has given to us. Yet for...

Rebuilding What Is Broken Nehemiah 2:17 – “Then said I unto them, Ye see the distress that we are in, how Jerusalem lieth waste, and the gates thereof are burned with fire: come, and let us build up the wall of Jerusalem, that we be no more a reproach.” The Picture of This Broken Wall When Nehemiah looked upon the city of Jerusalem, he saw ruins where strength used to stand. The walls were down, t...

Proverbs 27:17 “Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.” There is something powerful about the way God designed relationships. None of us were meant to walk this journey alone. Just as iron tools were sharpened in Bible times by rubbing them against another piece of iron, our lives are strengthened, refined, and sharpened through the influence of others. Iron sharp...

THIS IS THE LIFE PODCAST Discover the power of commitment through Proverbs 16:3: “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and He will establish your plans.” Learn how dedicating your efforts to God leads to success, purpose, and divine guidance in your life. Explore biblical insights on trust, faith, and perseverance. Music composed by Mike Outland

Strength In The Stillness Isaiah 30:15 “For thus saith the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel; In returning and rest shall ye be saved; in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength: and ye would not.” Life has a way of filling every moment with noise. Responsibilities, worries, schedules, can make us feel like we are always running toward the next thing. Even when we slow down physically, o...

Growing In The New Life Colossians 2:6–7 “As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him: Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.” Spring reminds us that life has returned. The buds appear on the trees, the grass turns green, and flowers begin to bloom again. It is one of the most beautiful remind...

The Promise of Spring 2 Corinthians 5:17 “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” Every year, spring quietly reminds us of one of God’s most beautiful promises—the promise of new life. All through the winter months the trees stand bare, the ground seems lifeless, and the cold winds make everything feel still and dorma...

I SHALL NOT BE AFRAID Psalm 27:1 “The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?” We often face situations we do not fully understand, times where the future seems unclear, and there are circumstances that try to stir up fear in our hearts. In those moments, David’s words here in Psalm 27 remind us of a truth: and that is t...

THE WAY GOD PROVIDES You’ve probably heard the phrase, “The Lord will provide.” It’s often said with hopeful assurance in moments of uncertainty—when the bills are piling up, when the job offer hasn’t come, when the path ahead looks foggy at best. But what does it truly mean when we say, “God will provide”? And how can we trust in that promise when the evidence around us seems scarce? Philippians...

He’s Been There All Along There are often places in our lives that mean more than they seem at the time. For me, it’s an old cedar tree nestled down in the rocks behind our home. It’s stood there longer than I have been alive. Its roots are wrapped tight around the rocky hillside. When I was younger, I would sit against that tree and just talk. I talked about dreams. I talked about fears. I talked...

Stronger Than Before James 1:2–4 “My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.” There is a different kind of strength that only comes after a struggle. Not the kind of strength that boasts or draws attention, but the quiet...

This Is The Life Psalm 90:14 “O satisfy us early with thy mercy; that we may rejoice and be glad all our days.” There is something sacred about a quiet porch in the early morning. I realize that everyone may not have a front porch, but it is a very scared place for my wife and I. Before the noise begins. Before responsibilities start to press in. Before the world starts demanding my attention. It...

After The Storm Mark 4:39–40 “And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm. And he said unto them, Why are ye so fearful? how is it that ye have no faith?” There is something about the silence after a storm. A time to exhale and observe what has happened. One moment the wind is howling or the waves are crashing. The nex...

Steady In The Storm This time of the year, people begin to think about and talk about “The Storm Season”. Just like storms in our area are very unpredictable, the storms of our lives can be as well. Isaiah gives us a promise that feels almost impossible in turbulent times: perfect peace. Not partial peace. Not temporary relief. Perfect peace. Isaiah 26:3 “Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose...

Ready For What’s Coming Ecclesiastes 3:1 “To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven.” We are all aware that Life moves in seasons. Some are bright and full of promise. Others feel like long winters where nothing seems to grow. But Scripture reminds us that every season carries a purpose. Nothing is random in the Hands of God. Intro Music By: Mike Outland

Unexpected Favor Psalm 106:46 “He made them also to be pitied of all those that carried them captives.” There are moments in life when we feel like we have being held captive to circumstances we did not choose. Doors close without explanation and Opportunities seem to fade for no apparent reason . We may even wonder if we have somehow stepped outside of God’s will. But Psalm 106:46 gives us a powe...

The Potter Knows Jeremiah 18:2-4 2 Arise, and go down to the potter's house, and there I will cause thee to hear my words. 3 Then I went down to the potter's house, and, behold, he wrought a work on the wheels. 4 And the vessel that he made of clay was marred in the hand of the potter: so he made it again another vessel, as seemed good to the potter to make it. It’s so important to know that our l...

Keep Moving Forward Philippians 3:13–14 13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, 14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. There is something powerful and important about the word press. It implies resistance and It suggest...

Getting To The Root Matthew 7:17-18 17 Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit. 18 A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. Every fruit starts in the root. If You walk into an orchard and see that the apples are all bad, you don’t blame the apples, You look at the tree. The fruit simply rev...

Acceptance by God is settled through Christ. It is not fragile. It does not rise and fall with opinions or circumstances. It is rooted in a relationship through the Blood of Jesus Christ. That truth alone can steady your heart that perhaps has grown tired from trying to always measure up to others expectations. Many believers quietly struggle with this. We say we trust God, yet we still measure ou...

Your Response Matters James 1:19 — “Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:” Each Sunday morning some of us gather for prayer before the days Worship service begins. In those moments we often ask the Lord for something simple but very powerful: that He would help us see with Spiritual eyesight, hear with Spiritual ears tuned toward Truth, and r...