THIS IS THE LIFE PODCAST

THE REAL COST OF LIVING Discover the deeper meaning behind Luke 12:20-21 and explore the true cost of a life focused on wealth over wisdom. What is your life really costing you? Learn how Jesus’ parable of the rich fool challenges us to prioritize eternal treasures over temporary gains. Read more about how to align your life with lasting purpose. Building A Better Life, Starts With Building A Bett...

CONTROLLING YOUR WORRY & ANXIETY PT. 2 Morning Devotions and Meditations designed to bring Spiritual Insight to your daily life. Building A Better Life, Starts With Building A Better You. The Keys to a Life in Focus are Wisdom, Courage, Strength, Faith, Commitment, Confidence, Boldness, and Discernment. DEVOTION AND MEDITATION Matthew 11:28-29 Jesus Teaches Us How To Overcome Worry and Anxiety...

CONTROLLING YOUR WORRY & ANXIETY PT. 2 Morning Devotions and Meditations designed to bring Spiritual Insight to your daily life. Building A Better Life, Starts With Building A Better You. The Keys to a Life in Focus are Wisdom, Courage, Strength, Faith, Commitment, Confidence, Boldness, and Discernment. DEVOTION AND MEDITATION Matthew 11:28-29 Jesus Teaches Us How To Overcome Worry and Anxiety...

CONTROLLING YOUR WORRY & ANXIETY PT. 1 Morning Devotions and Meditations designed to bring Spiritual Insight to your daily life. Building A Better Life, Starts With Building A Better You. The Keys to a Life in Focus are Wisdom, Courage, Strength, Faith, Commitment, Confidence, Boldness, and Discernment. DEVOTION AND MEDITATION Matthew 11:28-29 Jesus Teaches Us How To Overcome Worry and Anxiety...

Isaiah 49:16 – “Behold, I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands; thy walls are continually before me.” There are few things more personal than our hands. They carry the fingerprints of our identity. They bear the scars of our life story. Hands are where work is done, where comfort is given, and where love is shown. When we hold something or someone dear, we hold them close, often, in our han...

LIVING WITH HOPE Rev. 21:4 “And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.” This message reminds us that even in life’s darkest moments, the promise of God’s eternal comfort gives us strength to endure. Morning Devotions and Meditations designed to bring Sp...

Not Until God Says You Are Exodus 3:1–4 1 Now Moses kept the flock of Jethro his father in law, the priest of Midian: and he led the flock to the backside of the desert, and came to the mountain of God, even to Horeb. 2 And the angel of the LORD appeared unto him in a flame of fire out of the midst of a bush: and he looked, and, behold, the bush burned with fire, and the bush was not consumed. 3 A...

GETTING AWAY FROM THE ENEMY James 4:6–8 6 But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble. 7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. 8 Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. There’s a powerful simplicity in these three short verses. They form a roadmap for victory over spiritual battles—clear...

THINGS YOU CAN’T CONTROL Morning Devotions and Meditations designed to bring Spiritual Insight to your daily life. Building A Better Life, Starts With Building A Better You. The Keys to a Life in Focus are Wisdom, Courage, Strength, Faith, Commitment, Confidence, Boldness, and Discernment. Music composed by: MIKE OUTLAND MUSIC

Discover the powerful message of “Don’t Fear the Shadows” inspired by Psalm 23:4 — “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil.” Learn why shadows cannot harm you and why you shouldn’t fear what does not exist. Find peace, faith, and courage in God’s presence, even in dark times. Music Composed By: Mike Outland

My Morning Song To You” is a heartfelt worship song born from quiet moments with the Lord at the start of a new day. This song captures the peace, gratitude, and devotion that come from beginning each morning in conversation with God. It’s more than a song to me, it’s a prayer in music form, a reminder that every sunrise is another chance to lift your heart, your voice, and your life to Him. Perfe...

TIME TO BE HONEST WITH YOURSELF Morning Devotions and Meditations designed to bring Spiritual Insight to your daily life. The Keys to a Life are Wisdom, Courage, Strength, Faith, Commitment, Confidence, Boldness, and Discernment. Music composed by: MIKE OUTLAND MUSIC

What Is Your Giant Today? No matter how big your struggle may seem, God is greater. Just as He gave David victory over Goliath, He can bring down any giant you’re facing—fear, doubt, sickness, or hardship. Trust His power to fight for you and bring you through. 1 Samuel 17:46-47 Stand up to your giant, give it your best shot, and God will bring it down. Music Composed By: Mike Outland

MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICE Morning Devotions and Meditations designed to bring Spiritual Insight to your daily life. Building A Better Life, Starts With Building A Better You. The Keys to a Life in Focus are Wisdom, Courage, Strength, Faith, Commitment, Confidence, Boldness, and Discernment. Music composed by: MIKE OUTLAND MUSIC John 16:33 Today you must choose between the Peace of Christ or the Stress...

WHEN GOR CAME LOOKING FOR YOU Romans 5:8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. There’s something deeply humbling about realizing that God’s love found us before we ever went looking for Him. Romans 5:8 is one of those verses that stops you in your tracks—it’s simple, yet it carries the entire weight of the Gospel. “While we were yet sinners,...

Praying Beyond the Obstacles A powerful devotional reflection on learning to trust God when prayers seem delayed or life feels blocked. Discover how faith, persistence, and the power of the Holy Spirit help you move past fear, doubt, and disappointment. This inspirational message reminds believers that prayer isn’t about avoiding obstacles, but about growing stronger through them. When you pray be...

THE BATTLE IN YOUR MIND Morning Devotions and Meditations designed to bring Spiritual Insight to your daily life. Building A Better Life, Starts With Building A Better You. The Keys to a Life in Focus are Wisdom, Courage, Strength, Faith, Commitment, Confidence, Boldness, and Discernment. Music composed by: MIKE OUTLAND MUSIC DEVOTION AND MEDITATION Galatians 5:16-17 The Mind is a Garden and a Bat...

“Confess and Release” reminds us that before we bring our requests to God, we must first humble our hearts in confession and release the burdens of sin, worry, and self-will into His hands. True prayer begins with cleansing and surrender—acknowledging our need for forgiveness, laying down what weighs us down, and opening the way for God’s power to move. When we confess and release, our prayers are...

Devotions and Meditations Acts 16:25-26 How do handle your Midnight Moments. Acts 16: How God Shines Through in Our Darkest Hours Discover the powerful message of Acts 16 and how God’s light breaks through even the darkest moments of our lives. “Midnight Moments” explores the story of Paul and Silas, who found hope and deliverance through prayer and worship in prison. This inspiring reflection rem...

The Path to Recovery through Process, Possession, and Progress. True recovery begins with a process—learning to heal, rebuild, and take small steps of faith. It continues with possession, taking ownership of your choices, your mindset, and the freedom God offers. Finally, recovery leads to progress, where real growth and lasting change begin to show in daily life. Whether it’s emotional, spiritual...

The Formula for Failure Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8 “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour.” God has a plan for our lives—a good and perfect plan, filled with purpose, peace, and victory through Christ. But we are not without opposition. The enemy of our souls, the devil, has a strategy too—a formula designed to derail us f...

THIS IS THE LIFE PODCAST The Formula for Failure Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8 “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour.” God has a plan for our lives—a good and perfect plan, filled with purpose, peace, and victory through Christ. But we are not without opposition. The enemy of our souls, the devil, has a strategy too—a formul...

For Such a Time as This There are moments in life when God calls us out of our comfort and into courage. In the book of Esther, we find one of the clearest pictures of this truth. Esther, a young Jewish woman who became queen, stood in a moment of history where silence would have been easier, but obedience was necessary. Mordecai, her cousin and spiritual mentor, warned her plainly: “Think not wit...

Morning Devotions and Meditations designed to bring Spiritual Insight to your daily life. Building A Better Life, Starts With Building A Better You. The Keys to a Life in Focus are Wisdom, Courage, Strength, Faith, Commitment, Confidence, Boldness, and Discernment. Music composed by: MIKE OUTLAND MUSIC