THOUGHTS WHILE DRIVING

In this episode I share my thoughts on the spiritual discipline of journaling. This can be a beneficial way to meditate on Scripture without turning into unhealthy navel gazing, introspection. #christianity #scripture #meditation

In Matthew 16:23 Jesus rebukes Peter because Peter's idea of how God should work wasn't in line with the will of God. Too often we get frustrated that God doesn't work in the way we want. In this episode I share my thoughts and challenge each of us to submit to God's plan.

The Puritans were skilled soul physicians during their time and wrote much about what we would call depression. In this episode, I share my thoughts on a sermon I recently listened to which talked about the Puritan description of depression and its treatments. #christianity #depression #mentalhealth #compassion https://open.spotify.com/episode/5a3KSxV87S95BaBh6ZoE7h?si=c0WMKktqSaWJA5pbv3Dnrg

Another election and the temptation to be consumed with earthly kingdoms remains. In Colossians 3 the Apostle Paul tells believers to set their minds on things above. When we become focused on things below only heartache and false hope follows. #christianity #hope #election #politics #anxiety

In 1517 Martin Luther posted his 95 theses to the door of the Wittenberg church. This would launch the Protestant Reformation. Luther had boldness because he was anchored to Scripture, what gives you courage in times of fear. #luther #reformation #fear #courage

In this episode I talk about two typical fears we deal with, the fear of the unknown and the fear of the future. In both cases focusing on the character of the Lord is the solution to overcoming fear. #christianity #fear #halloween #autism #faith

In this episode I share my thoughts on the biblical contrast between the fear of the Lord from Proverbs 1:7 and the spirit of fear from 2 Timothy 1:7. One leads to freedom the other to bondage. #christianity #fear #scary #halloween #mentalhealth

When it comes to consumption of scary stuff many Christians are clueless and foolish. These things can desensitize our souls to evil if we aren't careful to guard our lives. In this episode I continue to share how this is a part of spiritual warfare. #christianity #spiritualwar #halloween #horror

We have to keep our spiritual armor in fighting shape because we never know when we'll be in the heat of the battle. #christianity #spiritualwar #depression

Our culture is confused or in denial about evil. This is nowhere more apparent than in the way Disney has changed in their portrayal of villains. What used to be obvious is now either confused or denied. This is symptomatic of a culture that can't recognize wickedness and therefore can't fight it #christianity #wickedness #evil #disney #halloween

In this episode I refer to CS Lewis book "The Screwtape Letters" as a reminder that most spiritual warfare is taking place in the boring and ordinary places of life. #christianity #cslewis #halloween #spiritual #temptation

In this episode I share my thoughts and warnings about Christians exposing themselves to darkness through the entertainment they consume. #Christianity #halloween #spooky #light #darkness

In this episode I share how the song "It is Well with my Soul" powerfully communicates the response of faith to trials. #christianity #faith #trials #peace #hymns https://open.spotify.com/track/5t0izTLPeWYLiIfHPJbORJ?si=aKUtYZGFQeucUiuxtSczpw

In this episode I share my struggles with wanting to do more to fight the darkness in our world. The reality is that battle is close at hand and that's where we all must focus first before God would expand the field of conflict. #christianity #battle #lordoftherings #epic #darkness #quest #holiness #bible

In this episode I share the biblical connection between the fool and the wicked. Many times we start down the path of the fool it leads to rebellion, wickedness, and destruction. #christianity #foolish #wicked #repent #wisdom

In this episode I share my thoughts on how a Christian should handle anger. Anger isn't necessarily evil but is often given to a lack of control that does become sinful. #bible #christianity #anger #emotions

In this episode I share how the doctrine of the sovereignty of God brings freedom and comfort. #Christianity #sovereignty #freedom

In this episode I share my thoughts about how we too often act as if things are so bad that we can't live faithfully, this is both historically and biblically false. No matter the time we can and should live faithfully. #christianity #rome #culture

In this episode I share how my experience this season with the Cincinnati Reds is not an ideal way to live the Christian life. The highs and lows of being a sports fan should not be the pattern of discipleship. Rather the life of faith should be one of consistent progress up the mountain to the Kingdom of God. #mlb #reds #christianity #faith #growth #revival

In this episode I share my thoughts about responses to the Charlie Kirk memorial. Many responded with an emotional and political perspective but missed the greater spiritual significance. The book of Jeremiah reminds us that the geopolitical outcomes are small compared with the deeper spiritual reality. #christianity #charliekirk #spiritual #political

In this episode I share my thoughts about the powerful testimony of forgiveness that was displayed during the Charlie Kirk memorial. The temptation towards anger and bitterness is great, but our Savior calls us to a better way and that better way was displayed. #forgiveness #erikakirk #charliekirk #grace

Free speech is a blessing but it is not what gives believers the authority or power to proclaim the Gospel. That authority comes from God Himself regardless of political or social conditions, favorable or not. Jeremiah ministered in a context that was hostile but that did not keep him from being faithful to his calling. In this episode I share my thoughts about how Jeremiah's ministry is a challen...

In this episode I share some recent thoughts I've had about God's timing and his judgement. We tend to emphasize the mercy side but forget His mercy is not endless but there's a line that can be crossed. #christianity #mercy #time

When we think of spiritual warfare we often have images of exorcists and ghost hunters but this is not the reality of the situation. Rather spiritual warfare is the daily battles that take place in the heart's of individual men and women. In this episode I challenge us to consider that true battle line. #christianity #spiritualwar #holiness #sin

What are we to do about the evil in our world? We search for answers but simple ones are hard to find. The answer is always found in Jesus but we still wrestle through the mess of life. In this episode I offer some possible steps forward. #charliekirk #christianity #Jesus #hope https://youtu.be/ovsisDrqQtc?si=RQ5AFkj8-Jg9gkRp