Val's Word Of The Day

In order to grow up, there will be some things we will have to let go of. Join me as I unpack 1 Corinthians 13:11. I pray you are encouraged by this message. Connect With Me: https://www.valtopalu.com/

What do we do when we are called, but we see little fruit? How can we break past discouragement and stay focused on the assignment in front of us? Join me as I unpack Jeremiah 1:5. I pray this episode stirs your faith. Connect With Me: https://www.valtopalu.com/

For some of us, all we know is the mask, so we don't know how to take it off. However, the Bible calls us to walk in the light. This is because sin always grows in the dark. Join me as I look at Romans 12:9. I pray this episode encourages you to love genuinely and walk in the light.

Does our work matter? Is our labor in vain or does it have meaning? What if we've lost our zeal and passion in the work we do? Your labor is not in vain. Your work is worship! Join me as I look at 1 Corinthians 15:58. I pray this episode encourages you.

God will often use pain to break us and mold us before he can use us. But there is good news! He begins the work and He is faithful to finish it. I pray this episode encourages you to stay the course and run your race well. Take heart, the Lord goes before you! Connect With Me: valtopalu.com

Ever wonder why we struggle to pray? How can we have a vibrant prayer life? What stops us from praying? Join me as I share practical ways to grow in our prayer life. Be sure to subscribe for future episodes. Connect With Me: https://www.valtopalu.com/

In this episode, I share how we can wait on God. Be encouraged, especially if you find yourself in a waiting season. Connect With Me: valtopalu.com

Does following Jesus cost us anything? What will we have to give up to follow Jesus? Join me as I tackle this question. Praying this episode blesses you. Connect With Me: https://www.valtopalu.com/

How can someone be a lukewarm Christian? What is it that marks a lukewarm Christian? Join me as I share from the book of James. In this episode, you will learn how to build your life on the rock, which is Jesus Christ. I pray this word encourages you. Connect With Me: valtopalu.com

Mathew 6:33 tells us to "Seek first the kingdom of God." How do we practically do this on a daily basis? Join me as I unpack Mathew 6:33. Connect With Me: https://www.valtopalu.com/

Have you wrestled with bitterness? How can we work through our bitterness? What does the Bible have to say about bitterness? Eventually, people will sin against us and offense will come. But we don't have to stay stuck in bitterness! Join me as I share practical steps on working through bitterness. I am praying this episode ministers to you. Connect With Me: https://www.valtopalu.com/

One of the clearest signs of maturity is speaking the truth in love. We have to learn to contend for one another and confront one another when necessary. So how do we speak the truth in love? Join me as I provide practical steps on speaking the truth in love. Connect With Me: https://www.valtopalu.com/

Valleys are inevitable. They will come. Some are short and some are long. So how can we walk through dark valleys? How can we get to higher ground? How can we find refreshment for our souls when we are hurting? Join me as I look at Psalm 23 and provide practical steps on how to walk through dark valleys. Connect With Me:https://www.valtopalu.com/

A lot of our issues are a result of us not knowing who we are and who's we are. In this episode, I look at 1Peter 2:9 and talk about how our identity is formed by our community, but is also given to us by God. We don't give ourselves an identity, God does. This removes a lot of the confusion in our day regarding identity. Join me as we dig in and hear God's perspective on identity. Con...

Some seasons are grieving seasons. There will be seasons in our lives when all we see is pain and loss. How can we navigate through such hardship? Join me as I share practical steps on working through pain and loss. Connect With Me: https://www.valtopalu.com/

Why do we lose our passion for God? One day we are soaring on wings like eagles and the next day, we are crawling. How can we keep our passion for the Lord? Join me as I share practical steps we can take on keeping our passion burning for the Lord. There is no shame if you're in a dry and weary season. Scripture reminds us that he who began a good work in us will carry it on to completion. Be...

What is Christmas really about? What hope does Christmas bring to a hurting world? In this episode, I unpack Luke chapter two and share insights on the Christmas story. God doesn't always show up the way we expect him to. In fact, he showed up in a dirty place and revealed his glory to the shepherds in a stinky field. Tune in and be encouraged by this episode! Connect With Me: https://www.valt...

People- pleasing is a trap. You and I will never make everyone happy. This is why our aim should always be to live for an audience of one. To live to please God and God alone. So how can we break the trap of people-pleasing? Join me in this episode titled, "Why People-Pleasing Is A Trap." Connect With Me: https://www.valtopalu.com/

As believers, we are either planted or potted. The storms of life will reveal our foundation. So how can we develop deep roots? How can we be a people that are planted, not potted? Join me as we look at Gods word on how we can develop deep roots. Connect With Me: https://www.valtopalu.com/

Does our work have value? Are we wasting our time at our jobs? What does the gospel have to say about work? Listen to my latest episode "Am I wasting my time at work?" Be encouraged, and remember, no job is wasted when done unto the Lord. Connect With Me: https://www.valtopalu.com/

God's passion is people. God wants us to be a people that are all about people. In this episode, I unpack Luke 15:1-7 and talk about God's heart for the lost. It is not the healthy who need a doctor but the sick. Let's pay attention who God is placing in our lives. Let's love people well. Connect With Me: https://www.valtopalu.com/

We often wonder how long our pain will last. The good news is that there is coming a day where there will be no more pain or tears. Our trials will expire! Be encouraged as you dive into todays message. Join me as we look at Job 8:21- He will once again fill your mouth with laughter and your lips with shouts of joy.

Galatians 5:25 tells us to "Live by the Spirit." What does this practically look like in our daily lives? Join me as we look at Galatians 5:25 Connect With Me: https://www.valtopalu.com/

In Mathew 5:44, Jesus calls us to, "Love our enemies." How can we practically walk in this love? Join me as I share practical ways we can love our enemies. Connect With Me: https://www.valtopalu.com/

In James 4:7, we are told to, "Resist the devil." So how can we resist the devil? What are practical ways we can wage war against the enemy? Join me as we look at James 4:7 on Val's Word Of The Day. Connect With Me: https://www.valtopalu.com/