THOUGHTS WHILE DRIVING

What does a hockey team and the Olympics have to do with following Christ? In this episode I share my thoughts on how the various responses to the US Men's Gold have revealed a deeper cultural issue. #olympics #usa #hockey #goldmedal #nhl #christianity #culture

Whether you participate in celebrations such as Lent or not, the practice of taking some time to refocus and reflect upon the works of Christ is a healthy thing. In this episode I share what that might look like in your life. #christianity #lent #ashwednesday #repentance #cross

Too often our prayers for people are actually prayers for a make believe person. In this episode I share my reflection from The Screwtape Letters about praying for the people in your life that actually exist and not the version you wish existed. #Christianity #prayer #cslewis "Screwtape Letters Podcast: Confronting Evil in Our Time" https://open.spotify.com/show/6XlMWr26IwsZCWNfU3CaTU?si=vciQbCE0Q...

Our world sees love as an inward disposition but biblically love is an outward direction. Love is putting the good of someone else above your own, even when, and especially when they don't or can't reciprocate. God uses certain situations to teach us that. #love #valentines #autism #jesus

In this episode I share how a Super Bowl halftime message reveals a misunderstanding of love by our culture. #love #superbowl #halftime #christianity C.S. Doodle "The Four Loves" https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9boiLqIabFjljx2sUeqOz_0QDlYL_Hoi&si=ABJuZsLDey-ewZGZ

Life often throws inconveniences at us that reveal the actual condition of our hearts. #christianity #bible #snowday #inconvenience

In the Book of Ruth we see a bold example of faithfulness in difficult times. Ruth takes place during the time of the Judges, a time of spiritual, moral, and political upheaval. In this difficult time we see two women displaying quiet faith and resolve. Therefore we have no excuse. #christianity #bible #faithfulness

We all go through difficult times and sometimes those difficulties are constant aspects of life. What are we to do with such constants? We either give in with despair or turn to the Lord. #chriatianity #autism #prayer #trust #podcast

In this episode I share my thoughts and appreciation with how Sean McDermott responded to his being fired as head coach of the Buffalo Bills and what can be learned. #buffalobills #nfl #christianity #gratitude

In this episode I draw a connection between the Bills most recent playoff loss and eternal things that truly matter. #nfl #buffalobills #playoffs #christianity #eternity

In this episode I share how a car noise preventing me from recording illustrates how the noises and distractions of life prevent us from following the Lord as we ought. #christianity #cars #noise #distractions

The people you encounter have struggles and difficulties. Be careful judging and jumping to conclusions about what they do or don't do as you go through the day. #Christianity #autism #grace

In the spiritual disciplines we too often pursue emotional results. However the real pursuit is a life of obedience. Whether you experience emotional highs or "Wow" moments doesn't matter, obedience does. #christianity #obedience #disciplines

In C.S. Lewis's novel The Silver Chair Aslan the Lion gives instructions to a little girl named Jill. As a part of these instructions he gives her three signs to remember. She's told to repeat the signs several times a day so she doesn't forget. She fails to do that and the journey is more difficult as a result. In the journey of faith it's easy to forget the instructions we've been given and so w...

In this episode I share some thoughts about the character of Joseph in the Christmas story as a model of faithful, quiet obedience. #christmas #humility #obedience

The picture of Christmas that is often painted is a serene setting filled with quiet music, a crackling fire, and snow softly falling. However for many the description that best matches their experience is vastly different. The same was true on that first Christmas. All wasn't calm and bright on a silent night. In this episode I share my thoughts on looking to Christ in the chaos. He brings calm i...

Christmas time can bring about lots of worry in people's lives. The peace on earth is hard to come by. In the account of that first Christmas Mary certainly had reasons to worry. Circumstances were less than ideal and yet we see a young lady filled with quiet peace. In this episode I share my thoughts on the source of that peace. #christmas #mary #peace #anxiety #worry #podcast #christian

Christmas time can be stressful and difficult when life changes happen. What was once the central part of our celebration might no longer be the reality of life. We need to learn to hold the things of life loosely as a gift or we set ourselves up for discouragement. #christmas #ecclesiastes #change

In this episode I share my warnings about living in the past or the future instead of the present. This can be especially the case at Christmas time because of it's sentimentality and nostalgia. However this can rob us of the joy of the present and what God is doing now. #christmas #nostalgia #trust

Christmas time can be a difficult season for many people mentally and emotionally. The pressures to perform, the expectations to reach, can really weigh upon people. In this episode I share some thoughts about combatting this type of seasonal depression. #christmas #mentalhealth #depression

The Grinch (1966) version has a lot to teach us about Christmas and celebration. Instead of criticizing celebrations, let them point you to the true meaning of Christmas, the birth of the Christ child. #christmas #grinch #christ

Christmas is a time for traditions. In our culture that's obsessed with being young and fresh being traditional gets a bad reputation. However at Christmas time we think about traditions a lot and this is a good thing. Traditions are simply habits that enforce culture and values. What are your traditions enforcing in your life? #christmas #traditions #christianity

I don't put up any Christmas decorations until after Thanksgiving and there is a real reason. I don't want to rush into the season but rather sit in the waiting and anticipation of the Advent. In this episode I share some encouragement on how to find space to slow down this Holiday season. #christmas #thanksgiving #holiday #christianity

In Luke 31-32 the Lord Jesus tells Peter of a situation that's happening behind the scenes. Satan is asking to apply pressure, Peter will fail and be restored, and most importantly Jesus prays for Peter. This is a tremendous truth. In our weakness and failures the Lord is praying for us. #christianity #prayer #failure #restoration.

In this episode I share my thoughts on how frustrating it can be when we don't grow spiritually as quickly as we'd like. #christianity #sanctification #victory #sin