Wisdom Unlocked: The Ways of God

We may consider our work just a job or a means to a paycheck but have you ever thought about how what you do is rooted in who God is? If you work in construction, God is the master builder.  If you’re an artist, God the Creator has put his artistry on display.  If you work in business, God is the master who expects a return on his investment. If you take care of children, God is our teacher and wa...

It's Election Day and everyone is talking about who will lead our country on the national, state and local levels.  Instead of talking about Christians and voting, Christians and political parties, and how the Church is viewed by the world, let's talk about how to be and develop godly leaders.  Our guest Heather Zempel, discipleship pastor at National Community Church in Washington, D.C....

If you call someone salty these days, it means they’re irritated or angry. But that’s not what Jesus meant when he called us to be salt and light. This episode, we dig into what that looks like on the job and why it’s a wise way to show God’s way of doing things. For more on a godly perspective on work, go to Lionshare.org for three free e-books. Episode notes here. When available, episode notes a...

We have enough on our plates. Working hard, caring for family, developing friendships, making ends meet, saving money, exercising, eating healthy, finding a spouse, cultivating our relationship with God, and a whole host of other responsibilities. On top of all that, we are supposed to make disciples? Dave Buehring tackles how we can’t look at disciple making as another item we check off on our “t...

Does God care about my job? Often, we put our spiritual life in one category, and our work life in another. But the answer is YES, He does care about our work! Not only does He care, He created work. Instead of using the words “job,” “work,” “profession,” or “career,” have you thought of your work as your vocation—something tied to your calling and how God has wired you?   In the 1960s and 1970s,...

This week, we revisit one of our first episodes about waiting on God. We hate waiting. We try to avoid it as much as we can—in the mundane and even for important things. But in the Bible, we are reminded over and over again about the importance of waiting on God. If we don’t wait to hear from Him, we default to proceeding with our own plans and ideas. The Scriptures tell us to wait in oneness, in...

Research shows that on average, one in three spiritual leaders from the Bible, church history, and modern Christian leaders finishes well. Does that number surprise you? What does finishing well mean? We define that concept, discuss the barriers to finishing well, and some practices to keep you from finishing poorly. Episode notes here . Learn more about our ministry at Lionshare.org When availabl...

Are you being transformed or are you stuck? So often, our interaction with God tends to be functional. We have our list of “wants” and “needs” that we want Him to fulfill. We also work hard at learning about Him through His word. But notebooks full of information from Bible studies we’ve done don’t translate to a transformed life. Knowledge doesn’t mean a lot if there isn’t application. To be tran...

Misrepresented. Isn’t that how many of us feel? Isn’t that how God must feel right now? Both Christians and non-Christians quote the Bible to justify their beliefs and actions. But do we really know God? Do we take time to study His character, not just the things He did? In this episode, learn about how the image of God you carry around in your heart and mind affects the way you live your daily li...

We don’t like the word “obey.” It sounds hard, legalistic and even manipulative. But obeying Jesus shouldn’t be difficult because of who we are putting our trust in. Obedience isn’t really about following a list of do’s and don’ts; it’s about following what God has revealed to you to do or stop doing. It is the key to transformation. The Bible tells us Jesus learned obedience. Since He did, we can...

Humility is not valued in our culture. It’s looked upon as a sign of weakness or often manifests as false humility. But God values humility and it is both a fearlessly honest appraisal of yourself before Him AND it neither minimizes one’s achievements nor exaggerates one’s failures. We unlock wisdom when we care about what God cares about. What are some practical steps we can take to live a humble...

One of the most misunderstood concepts in the Bible is the “fear of the Lord.” Fear is a word with a negative connotation. We condemn anyone or anything that causes fear; we react from a place of fear; we take medications to calm fear and anxiety. But the Bible lists promises for those who fear God. Is there a disconnect? Isn’t God supposed to be loving? Why are we asked to practice “the fear of t...

When was the last time you heard God’s voice? Is that even possible today? There are many ways He communicates with us but it’s important that we discern if what we have heard through Scripture, the Holy Spirit’s impressions and through others is from Him. Learn about the “triple confirmation” test and how you can hear the voice of God. Episode notes available here . Learn more about our ministry...

Honoring someone is usually due to someone’s performance or achievement – a sports championship or a new record, a milestone such as a 50th wedding anniversary, a new job or even 25 years at the same company. That’s not wrong but a Biblical value system has other measures of honor including character, because we are made in God’s image and reflect His character, and our intrinsic value because Jes...

Our hearts are under attack. We are wounded by others, we suffer from the consequences of our own sin and we struggle with deep disappointments, betrayal, offenses, rejection and abandonment. These attacks produce hopelessness, cynicism, isolation, anger, a desire for revenge and living life in “survival mode.” But we don’t have to live this way. The ways of God show us how to guard our hearts by...

We hate waiting. We try to avoid it as much as we can – in the mundane (standing in lines, slow internet speeds, honking the horn when a driver takes too long) and even for important things (a spouse, a job, a big decision). But in the Bible, we are reminded over and over again about the importance of waiting on God. If we don’t wait to hear from Him, we default to proceeding with our own plans an...

This episode defines the phrase “the ways of God,” something we see throughout the Bible. We read in Psalm 103 that God made His ways known to Moses, His acts to the people of Israel. David asks in Psalm 25 “Make me to know your ways, O LORD…” Lionshare’s Dave Buehring explains that “the ways of God” means God’s path on a matter, how God does stuff and how He wants us to approach life. Episode not...

Introducing a brand new podcast from Lionshare.org called “Unlocking Wisdom - The Ways of God”, beginning April 7. 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.org/store . Download the Lionshare Leadership Group app ( Lionshare.org/app ) for fre...