THOUGHTS WHILE DRIVING

It's easy to fall into a trap of news consumption that really isn't. What we consume is a carefully crafted strategy of the evil one to warp our souls away from Christ. In this episode I share how we must examine our hearts to be sure we aren't allowing the culture to disciple our souls more than Scripture. #news #joy #anger #fear #christianity

In this episode I share that as a follower of Christ we should never be hopeless. As a fan of a sports team it's easy to give up when it seems like the game is over, but in Jesus the believer has already won the victory and should live in that victory. #hope #jesus #buffalobills #football #nfl

In this episode I share how the Lord uses all the little threads of life to weave His plan. Many times we're completely unaware and only see how He did this in reverse. This truth should comfort and encourage us to ask how is God using me as a part of someone's life tapestry. #Christianity #sovereign #trust

In this episode I share my thoughts about how our expectations for following Christ need to be based upon the Scriptures and not our modern comfort culture. #christianity #expectation #football

On Labor Day we celebrate hard work and that's a great thing. However for the Christian it's not about our labor but about resting in the work of Christ. #laborday #christ #rest

Prayer needs to be a purposeful priority of the Christian life but too many of us neglect it or minimize it's significance. In this episode I share my own struggles with prayer and offer up some tips for developing a more consistent habit of prayer. #christianity #prayer #discipline

In this episode I share a challenge and a warning about having a this world only mindset. Current events and the news can consume us with a focus that either ignores the eternal or distracts from what matters. We have to fight to keep an eternal outlook. #christianity #news #focus #kingdom

In this episode I share what the Lord has taught my family through the life of our special needs son. #Christianity #autism #specialneeds #family #love

In this episode I share my thoughts on how and why so many people deal with anxiety. Our society and the Bible say different things about this seemingly ever present struggle. #christianity #anxiety #burdens

In this episode I share my thoughts about how we tend to add burdens to our life unnecessarily which robs our peace. Often the key is subtracting that which is unnecessary so we can focus on what we are truly called to focus on. #christianity #peace #burdens #worried

In this episode I share my thoughts on how we can navigate the grind of life in the midst of change in a way that makes us look more like Jesus instead of frustrated and bitter. It's difficult for sure, but God's Word gives us wisdom and guidance. #christianity #schoolyear #growth

In this episode I reflect on what I appreciated about the ministry of the late John MacArthur and what all Christian's can learn from his life of service. #chriatianity #johnmacarthur

In this episode I share my thoughts about feeling at times as if we've failed to do what we thought we should be doing. The reality is that what we're supposed to be doing is what we are doing now for the Lord. Therefore the goal is faithfulness in that. #christianity #faithfulness #quest

In this episode I share my thoughts on how we need to allow duty and discipline to be our guide in our spiritual life over our emotions. The emotional response to our spiritual exercises is not a good gauge for how well we are doing in our walk. #christianity #duty #discipline #emotions

Charles Spurgeon died relatively poor in many ways. During his life he amassed great wealth from book sales but gave most of that wealth away. In this episode I reflect on how this in a way in which he lived out the declaration of John the Baptist regarding Christ, that He must increase as I decrease. #christianity #humility #jesus https://www.spurgeon.org/resource-library/blog-entries/4-reasons-s...

In this episode I encourage listeners to take the time to develop spiritual habits for the times when life interrupts our spiritual development. # Christianity #habits

When we are fatigued from life there's a temptation to give up. However God supplies abundant grace to those who seek Him to remain faithful. Fatigue doesn't have to mean failure. #christianity #faithful #fatigue

We often think interruptions or difficulties are preventing us from fulfilling our purpose in life. However if we think biblically the "interruptions" are pieces that God uses in His Providence to conform us to the Image of Christ. #christianity #interruptions #providence

In this episode I share my thoughts on the reality that we all are looking for someone to fix what's broken in this world. Our culture is deceived with a worldview of extreme autonomy. However Jesus Christ is the coming King of kings and Lord of lords. This future and present reality should shape who rules our lives. #christianity #king #jesus

In this episode I share my thoughts about pursuing godliness in our lives. It is not a pragmatic strategy session but a life long pursuit of the Bread of Life and Living Water. If we're not godly maybe try asking God to make us godly, but beware, He just might do that. #Christianity #godliness Stuart Olyott-Godliness https://youtube.com/shorts/kEXLhaV-Bkg?si=Y3GJF-zNhooD_RRk The Practice of Godlin...

In this episode I share my thoughts on how we too often treat sin therapeutically rather than theologically. The problem with this approach is it doesn't lead to long lasting change. Sin is first a theological issue and then there's a place for considering other factors. #christianity #sin #theology #therapy

Wisdom is needed to live a life of flourishing but is often in short supply. People willingly ignore the source of wisdom and the reality that is the straight path of life. Wisdom begins with a fear of the Lord and is available for the asking. In this episode I share my thoughts about wisdom and the contrast with the way of the fool. #wisdom #fool #christianity

In Psalm 119:1-16 the psalmist describes what is required to have a blessed life. The two features that stand out to me are "diligence" and "consistency." If we want to grow spiritually both things are required. #christianity #growth #spirituality #seek

In this episode I share my thoughts about what the biblical purpose of marriage is and how a deviation from that purpose has been a key factor in the sexual revolution and the fruit of the LGBTQ movement. #christianity #marriage #pride

In this episode I share additional thoughts on how Christians should engage with Pride Month and human sexuality. The emphasis needs to be deeper than winning some broader cultural victories but move to the realm of ideological and heart change. #christianity #pride Becket Cook, Rosaria Butterfield, and Christopher Yuan conversations-Part 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqQX2apec2k Beck Cook, Ro...