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It is not abnormal or crazy for us to think at times that God has forgotten us. Where is the job I have been praying for? Where is the husband or wife I’ve been searching for? Where is my healing from this sickness? There are so many instances where we can get discouraged at times and wonder if God has abandoned us. To answer that question, we will look at His response to the complaint of Israel i...

Have you ever worn yourself out with worry? Going to bed late, waking up early. Working harder, trying more, trying to be more productive, striving more, somehow you’ll “make it work?” Do you have young kids or have had them before? Do you know what it feels like to be sleep-deprived? Do you have a hard time falling asleep because you’re trying to solve some problem? Do you wake up in the middle o...

This podcast is always walking a fine line because I basically just produce whatever God is teaching me through my personal reading and study of the Bible. It’s authentic and real. It’s my own pursuit after all that I am inviting you into, while also trying to provide accessible theologically sound content so that this podcast wouldn’t be misleading in any way, shape, or form. I’d be lying if I sa...

I’m sure you have heard about the concept of plants and trees needing to be pruned in order to grow right? People take this idea and apply it to their own lives in terms of boundary setting. Prune back this relationship, prune back this kind of work I’m doing so I can spend more time with my family, prune back finances for XYZ. While the process of creating, setting, and sticking to boundaries is...

To be faint of heart means lacking the courage to face something difficult or dangerous. The truth is, many of us have been, are, or will be dealing with overwhelmed hearts. Ever had a personal crisis? Marriage on the brink? Unemployment? A life-threatening illness? Pregnancy complications? Crisis of health?  When we’re facing a crisis when it’s sink or swim like to have a plan. Then we like to ha...

A popular misunderstanding of Jesus is that Jesus was softer and laxer on issues of sin and obedience than the Pharisees. That he was more “loving” than the traditions and laws and upended it. In reality, nothing could be further from the truth! Jesus' view of sin was much more serious than a list of rules and His call to holiness much more radical. If you would like to dive deeper into this,...

I heard Elisabeth Elliot define suffering as having something you don’t want or wanting something you don’t have. That can come in many extremes however big or small but it fits in that definition. There have been hard things in my life just like yours. I can’t say that I know what you’re going through but I can say that I know the one who knows. It’s through the deepest suffering that I’ve learne...

Have you ever heard the phrase, “You are the average of your five closest friends?” Or another way “You are known by the company you keep?” It’s true right? I’ve found it to be. The people that we choose to surround ourselves with have a strong influence on our beliefs and actions. Until the day we die, the people around us and their expectations shape who we are and what we think. Today’s passage...

It could be a question you've had for a long time. It could be a question you don't think you need to ask. It could be a question that you needed to be reminded of. Regardless, the answer will change your life.  If you would like to dive deeper into this, or other verses in the Bible, if you have a verse you would like to submit to have included in a future episode, if have questions abo...

We are reading from Ecclesiastes today written by a son of David and king over Israel, Solomon. He was a very wealthy and wise man who described life as a puzzle he couldn’t quite put together even though he was rich and smart and had so much at his fingertips.  It’s identified as the wisdom literature in the Bible like Proverbs that helps answer the questions: What is life? And is it worth it? It...

Are you in the midst of perpetual exhaustion? Where just to pick up your foot and place it in front of the other feels like you’ve run a marathon?  That everyone else seems to manage their lives better? Look at them! They’re amazing parents and I bet they’re managing their home and their jobs answering every single email. Maybe there’s something off with me spiritually? Do you feel like there’s a...

Think about all the things that you protect. Your passwords, your bank accounts, personal information, your family, your home, your cars, your marriage, and your relationships. We protect those things likely with greater vigilance than we protect and guard our own hearts.  We need to put our hearts on LOCKDOWN. Protect from what? Why? How? We talk about that today. If you would like to dive deeper...

Paul’s joy at the mere thought of the Philippian church is undeniable in the letter, and it’s that same joy that he wanted the recipients to possess as well. To lead the Philippians to this truth, Paul took them directly to Jesus, teaching them that a community of believers living in harmony with one another comes only through mutual humility modeled after the Savior. Paul gives us some of the mos...

God constantly uses the lives of people to teach us, to inspire us, to warn us. The Bible is filled with these biographies. Stories of truth, relevant to our everyday lives. For today's verse, we are going to zoom into the life of Joseph. This verse is what wraps up the entire story of Joseph. Think of it as the final line of the narrative. It all points to this.  If you would like to dive de...

Paul uses this phrase to frequently describe believers in his letters, “In Christ.” He uses the phrase 143 times. It’s said that he did this because he understood that all people struggle with sin that is rooted in an identity crisis. He knew that once they were awakened to their true identity “in Christ” that that knowledge would transform their desires, behaviors, and their lives.  In today&apos...

Paul wrote Romans 13 to the church in Rome while Nero was the Emporer and the Coliseum was in its peak glory. Nero, who would eventually behead Paul, who would crucify disciples Peter and Andrew on an upside-down cross and an x-shaped cross and would make some Christians into human torches and use them to light his garden parties.  Think about that contextually. When Peter mentioned “submitting to...

If you would like to dive deeper into this, or other verses in the Bible, if you have a verse you would like to submit to have included in a future episode if have questions about the Bible that you would like answered in a bonus episode, or simply want to connect with me... text VERSED to 88474 or click here Also included in that link is a list of resources and references I use in this podcast an...

If you would like to dive deeper into this, or other verses in the Bible, if you have a verse you would like to submit to have included in a future episode if have questions about the Bible that you would like answered in a bonus episode, or simply want to connect with me... text VERSED to 88474 or click here Also included in that link is a list of resources and references I use in this podcast an...

If you would like to dive deeper into this, or other verses in the Bible, if you have a verse you would like to submit to have included in a future episode, if have questions about the Bible that you would like answered in a bonus episode, or simply want to connect with me... text VERSED to 88474 or click here Also included in that link is a list of resources and references I use in this podcast a...

If you would like to dive deeper into this, or other verses in the Bible, if you have a verse you would like to submit to have included in a future episode, if have questions about the Bible that you would like answered in a bonus episode, or simply want to connect with me... text VERSED to 88474 or click here Also included in that link is a list of resources and references I use in this podcast a...

If you would like to dive deeper into this, or other verses in the Bible, if you have a verse you would like to submit to have included in a future episode, if have questions about the Bible that you would like answered in a bonus episode, or simply want to connect with me... text VERSED to 88474 or click here Also included in that link is a list of resources and references I use in this podcast a...

If you would like to dive deeper into this, or other verses in the Bible, if you have a verse you would like to submit to have included in a future episode, if have questions about the Bible that you would like answered in a bonus episode, or simply want to connect with me... text VERSED to 88474 or click here Also included in that link is a list of resources and references I use in this podcast a...

If you would like to dive deeper into this, or other verses in the Bible, if you have a verse you would like to submit to have included in a future episode, if have questions about the Bible that you would like answered in a bonus episode, or simply want to connect with me... text VERSED to 88474 or click here Also included in that link is a list of resources and references I use in this podcast a...

If you would like to dive deeper into this, or other verses in the Bible, if you have a verse you would like to submit to have included in a future episode, if have questions about the Bible that you would like answered in a bonus episode, or simply want to connect with me... text VERSED to 88474 or click here Also included in that link is a list of resources and references I use in this podcast a...

If you would like to dive deeper into this, or other verses in the Bible, if you have a verse you would like to submit to have included in a future episode, if have questions about the Bible that you would like answered in a bonus episode, or simply want to connect with me... text VERSED to 88474 or click here Also included in that link is a list of resources and references I use in this podcast a...