Today's Key to Confident Living

Do some of your friends, or maybe eve yourself frequently grumble about the circumstances surrounding your life?  The Bible talks about a man who had learned to be content in all circumstances.  Learn about the man who knew he was going to like the weather, even though he did not know what it was going to be.  https://www.keyministries.net/podcast/episode/f9afa221/contentment

In The Mysterious Island, escaping prisoners in a hot air balloon, had to quickly learn what they could do without in order to stay airborne.  Some people don't survive because they want to hang on to things that are not essential.  https://www.keyministries.net/podcast/episode/35bb11a4/whats-not-needed

Have you ever decided to do a good deed for someone only to find out you actually helped yourself?  Listen how Les Brown opened a pathway through a newly graded area, for an ambulance on its way to an emergency,   https://www.keyministries.net/podcast/episode/324bc0c0/that-was-my-baby

A native to the islands said to the anthropologist, critical of missionaries, "If not for those missionaries sharing the Word of God with us, you would never leave this place alive.  You should thank the Lord; otherwise, you would be our meal tonight.!"  Hear the entire story at  

A young boy who was always getting into mischief was asked, "Billy, how do you expect to get into heaven?"  His delightful answer will surprise you.  Do you have one of those children who seems to have abundant energy and is always pushing the limits?  Listen to Dr. Hossler's advice for parenting such children - https://www.keyministries.net/podcast/episode/f1cdf6b9/mischief

Jesus often said, "If you can believe" or According to your faith" such and such would take place.  Don't settle for less than God's best.  If we fear new ideas, we may miss the leading of God's Spirit.

Do you feel your church is an alive church or is it dead or dying?  Dr. Hossler shares some ways you can learn to discern where your church is on the "life expectancy profile."  Listen at https://www.keyministries.net/podcast/episode/1cac427d/dead-or-alive

Apathy or indifference is a form of protest that is silent, but often effective.  It doesn't shout, carry any signs or get violent.  It is signified by lack of concern for situations around us - but - it is contrary to the spirit Jesus and what he asked of his followers.  Listen at https://www.keyministries.net/podcast/episode/3a79f5eb/apathy

The earlier we can detect problems and then deal with them, the better off we are.  Sometimes, the issue is not the ability to detect, but rather a willingness to look.  Listen the Dr. Hossler's 90 second PODCAST on the importance of seeing things early.  

Have you heard the Parent's Version of the Lord's Prayer?  Listen as Dr. Hossler reads it and see if you identify with what it say.  https://www.keyministries.net/podcast/episode/1e6d4a17/parents-prayer

One of the first men responsible for the follow up of those who came forward in a Billy Graham Crusade was Dawson Trotman.  Tragically his life was ended long before it seemed his time was up.  Bill Graham at the funeral focused on "How to destroy one's life:" this was of course in contrast to how Trotman had lived his life.  Listen to the story at https://www.keyministries.net...

Have you ever expressed thanks to God for not answering some of your prayers?  Listen as Dr. Hossler makes suggestions on how to look at some of the prayers you may have prayed.  Listen at https://www.keyministries.net/podcast/episode/fa220712/does-god-answer-all-prayers

Listen to Dr. Hossler describe how the authorities perceive if the foundation is shifting in one of the large cathedrals in Europe.  We all can experience shifting values and strength so how do we guard against it?  Listen at https://www.keyministries.net/podcast/episode/1e8d185c/shifting

Actions like, "saying please & thank you," "apologizing & saying excuse me" are a part of what makes up good manners.  Good manners are not hard to do, but they can make a great big difference as we go throughout our day.  Listen to more things Dr. Hossler has to say about good manners.  https://www.keyministries.net/podcast/episode/30d992c1/good-manners

Why do you do what you do?  Are you carrying mortar, laying bricks or building a building?  Listen at Dr. Hossler's as he puts your purpose into perspective... https://www.keyministries.net/podcast/episode/42f0cf7a/the-big-picture

We can live longer without food than we can without water.  Jesus said to the woman at the well, if you come back to this well you will get thirsty again, but "whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of waterwelling up to eternal life.”  Jesus is able to quench our spiritual thirst like nothings else can.  ht...

Under the bridge connecting the USA and Canada, the water flows at a swift current, but next to the Canadian shoreline there is a little back wash which helps sailboats and small craft more easily traverse from the river into Lake Huron.  If life's strong currents are confronting you, Jesus said draw near to him and he would help you.  https://www.keyministries.net/podcast/episode/1e94d7...

There are no restrictions on our quest for excellence.  We can go at the pace we choose and rise to a level of our own making.  Choose excellence over mediocrity and shoddiness.  Listen to Dr. Hossler's 90 second challenge at https://www.keyministries.net/podcast/episode/24d7c476/excellence

Making the right choices is a key element in successful leadership. There are many examples in the Bible of both kinds of leaders - those who made good decisions and some who really bombed out. Eve, Cain, Absalom, Hanun, and the Prodigal Son are just a few we recognize who made some terribly destructive decisions, while people like Noah, Abraham, Moses, Daniel, the disciples, and the Apostle Paul...

Do you talk to God about the mountain or do you talk to the mountain? I confess that my practice was usually to ask God to remove the obstacles or mountains in my life rather than directly addressing the mountain; yet, when Jesus was talking to the disciples about the subject, he gave them specific instructions - “if anyone says to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and does not dou...

The only way to have friends is to be one.  Listen to Dr. Hossler tell about the importance of being a friend and having friends.  Listen at https://www.keyministries.net/podcast/episode/e80624d1/friendship

A young man wanting advice for get something for his girlfriend, asked his mother, "If you were going to be 16 years old tomorrow, what would you want?"  You will chuckle at the mother's response.  Listen to it at https://www.keyministries.net/podcast/episode/19adca11/staying-youthful

Deadly things do not always come wrapped up in ugly packages: in fact, they often appear attractive to the beholder.  We must remember that some things may be beautiful and deadly all at the same time.  Listen to the story of the policeman whose job was to keep people away from the beautiful, but deadly scene.  https://www.keyministries.net/podcast/episode/22e55d98/beautiful-and-dea...

Are taking care of your mind and spirit as well as you are taking care of your body?  A health food emphasis needs to include body, soul and spirit - take time daily to feed on what can feed you.  Job, a man who suffered great personal tragedy said, "I have treasured the words of his (God's) mouth more than my daily bread."  https://www.keyministries.net/podcast/episode/337b8f54/gre...

Do you remember to thank the Lord for answered prayer?  Listen how one pastor's annual report reflected on the necessity of thankfulness.  https://www.keyministries.net/podcast/episode/32934ba9/thanks-for-their-return