Wisdom Unlocked: The Ways of God

We are well in the swing of the Christmas season.  For many, that means a daily crush of gift buying, holiday parties, Christmas cards, the end of the school semester and on and on. It’s all part of that relentless rush of life, but God intends for us to honor the Sabbath and to trust Him with our time – it’s His gift to us. We must allow God to guide us in incorporating rest into our lives intent...

Lionshare held an event this summer called the Leadership Games. It was a different experience for two groups of people - the first, a set of older more seasoned leaders that prepared for a year to disciple a set of younger leaders in the ways of God. They met those young leaders at the Leadership Games in groups divided up by vocational field. Now, they are meeting for the next year to take them...

We all have something.  Something we’ve prayed about for a very long time.  Waiting is hard, but God does something in the midst of it.  He reveals His goodness through the work He is doing inside of us. God grows our dependence, aligns our hearts, and builds our trust in His timing. Listen to Dave Buehring's teaching on this topic at Northway Christian Community. When available, episode note...

Jesus did not have a warring mentality except when it came to the devil. He was ready with Scripture. Are you ready for spiritual warfare? Listen as Dave Buehring explains the concept of "playing fast" and how you can anticipate the tactics that will be used against you. Check out our episode notes for Scripture verses related to this episode at Lionshare.org/podcast.  You can also check...

We can't possibly sift through all the information that is available to us .  There is an overwhelming and constant flow of studies, data, ads and reels that claim they can transform our minds, bodies and eating habits. When it comes to our spiritual lives, there is an endless stream of sermons, teaching clips, soundbites and podcasts that promise life change. But how do you know if any of it...

Did you know that God wars on your behalf? Sometimes we forget that, even when we are in the midst of wrestling through challenging and difficult times. He is your warrior so take courage today. He always wins! When available, episode notes are at Lionshare.org/podcast . Learn more about Lionshare's ministry at Lionshare.org . Purchase books on discipleship and subscribe to teaching videos at...

There are aspects of God's character that we don't fully understand. One of those is the description of God as Consuming Fire. That sounds a bit scary, something or someone to be feared. But what does this name of God tell us about Him and what He wants for us? Episode notes available here .  Learn more about our ministry at Lionshare.org When available, episode notes are at Lionshare.or...

Jealousy is bad, right? We are jealous when something we have is threatened by someone else.  We envy when we wish we had something someone else has. So why is God jealous?. God doesn't need anything from us. The key comes from understanding that God isn’t jealous of us, he’s jealous for us.  When available, episode notes are at Lionshare.org/podcast . Learn more about Lionshare's minist...

It's been a little over a month since the shooting in Nashville where six people were killed. We know we live in a world of injustice, but something like this often leaves us wondering where is God's justice?   When available, episode notes are at Lionshare.org/podcast . Learn more about Lionshare's ministry at Lionshare.org . Purchase books on discipleship and subscribe to teaching...

When it comes to God and healing, there are so many unanswered questions and often we as Christians get in the way by trying to answer them ourselves. God declares that He is Jehovah Rapha - the God who heals. What do we get right and wrong about this attribute of God? You can learn more about the character of God by watching Dave’s Devotionals for free on the Lionshare Leadership Group app. Just...

This season, we are focusing on how God is misrepresented and misunderstood by the Church and by non-believers. First up, God's anger and wrath. Nobody wants to talk about an angry God. We want to talk about HIs love and kindness, but we see many references to His anger in the Scriptures. Why is God angry and is He angry at me?  You can learn more about the character of God by watching Dave’s...

Lionshare's founder and president Dave Buehring concludes his sermon on the Transformed Life. God transforms us not only for our benefit but so we can make an impact by advancing His Kingdom and bringing glory to His name. Advancing the Kingdom is the mission of the Church. It's why we are here on Earth. We should be telling people about Jesus, making disciples and living in such a way t...

Lionshare's founder and president Dave Buehring continues his sermon series on the Transformed Life. The way that we love others is how we and the world around us can show that we have been transformed by Jesus. 1st Corinthians 13 is our guide. When available, episode notes are at Lionshare.org/podcast . Learn more about Lionshare's ministry at Lionshare.org . Purchase books on disciples...

Lionshare's founder and president Dave Buehring continues his sermon series on the Transformed Life. Our Heavenly Father wants to reconcile you to Himself, shower you with His love and forgiveness, and welcome you into His heavenly family. But he also wants to form you to look more like His Son. God is more concerned with developing your character than He is with your comfort. He is the God o...

Lionshare's founder and president Dave Buehring kicks off a 4-part sermon series called "The Transformed Life," diving into what it means to live a life being transformed by Jesus. It's not just about knowledge of the Bible. If there's no application, transformation doesn't happen. It's obeying what God is revealing that brings about transformation. When availabl...

Most people pray for the children in our lives, but do we really seek God on their behalf? There’s a difference between bedtime prayers, prayers for safety and good outcomes vs. intentionally spending time with God to see what He wants to say to you about your kids. In this episode, we discuss how you can seek God on behalf of the children in your lives.   When available, episode notes are at Lion...

One of the things that stands out about Jesus is the way he related to people. He spoke to the weak and vulnerable. He dined with the "enemy." He called His disciples his friends. God cares how we treat others. How do we teach children to be good "relaters?" When available, episode notes are at Lionshare.org/podcast . Learn more about Lionshare's ministry at Lionshare.org...

God has designed us with a purpose and a desire for purpose. It’s innate to the human DNA to want to be a part of something bigger than ourselves. Research finds that this is especially true of younger generations, and it’s something that even children long for. How do we teach and invest in children so that they can be on mission with Jesus? When available, episode notes are at Lionshare.org/podc...

We know we’re supposed to disciple our children, but it feels overwhelming. Even though there are countless devotionals, Bible studies and books for teaching children about Jesus, where do we start?  When available, episode notes are at Lionshare.org/podcast . Learn more about Lionshare's ministry at Lionshare.org . Purchase books on discipleship and subscribe to teaching videos at Lionshare....

The Scriptures say the Holy Spirit gives us spiritual gifts so we can help each other, but do children receive them too? Kids do have a role on God’s team. We discuss how to help them figure out their gifts and how they manifest when they are young. Episode notes available here . Purchase A Discipleship Journey Kids at the Lionshare store. When available, episode notes are at Lionshare.org/podcast...

God speaks to us but do we hear him? Learning to hear His voice is something we all should do. In “A Discipleship Journey Kids,” we learn that you are never too young to hear the voice of God.  Episode notes are available here . Order your copy of "A Discipleship Journey Kids" here . Learn more about Lionshare's ministry here . When available, episode notes are at Lionshare.org/podc...

To truly prepare our children for faith-filled adulthood, we need to consider reframing “children’s ministry” as something closer to “child discipleship.” That’s the conclusion of a new study from the Barna Group and Awana. But how do we disciple the children in our lives? Check out episode notes here . Order "A Discipleship Journey Kids" and subscribe to the animated video series here ....

The image of God you carry around in your heart and mind affects the way you live your daily life.  For too many of us, that image is flawed,  Scripture refers to God as our Father.  That can be a source of comfort if you have a good relationship with your dad.  But if you didn’t, it’s an obstacle that is hard to overcome.  Listen as we discuss how our Heavenly Father desires to “re-parent” us.  E...

You’re familiar with 1 Corinthians 13: Love is patient, love is kind, yada, yada, yada. But often, familiarity leads us to skip or gloss over important Scriptures. In the days we are living, it is very important that we understand what love is and what it is not. Episode notes here .  Learn more about our ministry at Lionshare.org .  When available, episode notes are at Lionshare.org/podcast . Lea...

How do we practice the way of Jesus when we’re bumping into people that hard to love, and people that we disagree with? What does love require of us? The parable of the Good Samaritan teaches us to love regardless, and we do that by practicing the spiritual discipline of seeing, engaging people’s mess, and showing compassion even when it’s risky.  Episode notes here .  Heather Zempel's book a...