Words for Life

Fellowship with God & worship are central to God’s purpose & plan for us.  Through them our intimacy with Him deepens and that will determine the effectiveness of our lives.  Listen as we explore this truth through the Psalms. (Commentary on the Daily Bible in Chronological Order, April 17 – 23). Referred to in this episode: 1.Link to The Daily Bible in Chronological Order: https://www.chr...

Listening to God is essential to walking with Him. In this episode we look at how to develop the skill of listening to the One who has all knowledge, wisdom and power and Who wants the best for us.  Referenced in this Episode: 1.Link for the workbook we will be using as a guide: https://churchsource.com/products/30-life-principles-revised-and-updated 2. Link to the Charles Stanley’s Life Principle...

What was the difference between King David, a man after God’s heart, and his son Absalom who wanted to be king?  Listen as we learn what the Scriptures tell us about the fundamental difference between the two and how it can instruct & encourage us today. 1.Link to The Daily Bible in Chronological Order: https://www.christianbook.com/niv-daily-bible-softcover/9780736980296/pd/980291?en=google&a...

Do you desire peace?  Listen as we discover what God’s Word tells us about how to have the peace of God regardless of circumstances. Referenced in this Episode: 1. Link for the workbook we will be using as a guide: https://churchsource.com/products/30-life-principles-revised-and-updated 2. Link to the Charles Stanley’s Life Principles Bible : https://churchsource.com/products/niv-charles-f-stanley...

What can we learn for our lives today from Israel's first two kings? Both men were called to lead God's nation yet they lived and led very differently, producing very different outcomes! Referred to in this episode: 1.Link to The Daily Bible in Chronological Order: https://www.christianbook.com/niv-daily-bible-softcover/9780736980296/pd/980291?en=google&event=SHOP&kw=bibles-0-20%7C...

Do you desire God’s best?  Listen as we discover what God’s Word tells us about His desire & ability to provide everything we need and how to appropriate this promise for our lives. Referenced in this Episode: 1.Link for the workbook we will be using as a guide: https://churchsource.com/products/30-life-principles-revised-and-updated 2. Link to the Charles Stanley’s Life Principles Bible : htt...

Preparation & promotion in the plan of God many times takes unlikely routes!  Listen as we take a look at this and what we can learn from the historical record of the beginning of Israel’s monarchy. (Commentary on the Daily Bible in Chronological Order, March 27th- April 2nd). Referred to in this episode: 1.Link to The Daily Bible in Chronological Order: https://www.christianbook.com/niv-daily...

Did you know that God has a specific plan and a purpose for your life?  It’s true! What’s more, He wants you to know what it is – every detail of it!  How can we know?  Listen as we find out what God’s Word has to tell us about how to know His will – in the big things and the small things! Referenced in this Episode: 1.Link for the workbook we will be using as a guide: https://churchsource.com/pro...

What instruction & encouragement can we gain for our own lives today from the Book of Judges, a time when everyone did what was right in their own eyes ?  Listen as we view the brightness redemption against the backdrop of this dark period in the history of God’s chosen people.  (Commentary on the Daily Bible in Chronological Order, March 20th-26th). Referred to in this episode: 1.Link to The...

Trusting God means looking beyond what you can see to what God sees.  Why is that important? Listen to what God’s Word teaches us about how to do that in order to have peace, confidence and hope regardless of circumstances. Referenced in this Episode: 1.Link for the workbook we will be using as a guide: https://churchsource.com/products/30-life-principles-revised-and-updated 2. Link to the Charles...

God was faithful to bring His chosen people out of slavery and into the land He had promised to give them.  In His faithfulness He raised up the leader Joshua who played a critical role in His plan.  In this episode we take a closer look at this great leader who was first a great follower.  Considering his life can teach & inspire us today as we follow the same God – the One True and Living Go...

What does God’s Word teach us about fighting our battles?  Listen as we discover the way to fight and be victorious every time! Referenced in this Episode: 1.Link for the workbook we will be using as a guide: https://churchsource.com/products/30-life-principles-revised-and-updated 2. Link to the Charles Stanley’s Life Principles Bible : https://churchsource.com/products/niv-charles-f-stanley-life-...

As we finish reading the Pentateuch, we can be inspired and instructed by the life of Moses, the servant of God and God’s justice and grace in dealing with His special nation.  Additionally, throughout the Pentateuch we find clues to a built-in safeguard that God meant to protect His people from worshipping false gods. Listen as we consider how it can also protect us from the same temptations. (Co...

What is the key to enduring adversity? Listen as we learn how God uses dark times to bring about His best for our lives! Referenced in this Episode: 1.Link for the workbook we will be using as a guide: https://churchsource.com/products/30-life-principles-revised-and-updated 2. Link to the Charles Stanley’s Life Principles Bible : https://churchsource.com/products/niv-charles-f-stanley-life-princip...

The principles of holiness, obedience, sacrifice and faith were important for God’s nation Israel and they remain so for us as believers In Christ.  Listen as we look at this in light of the Law of Moses and the Law of Christ .  (Commentary on the Daily Bible in Chronological Order, February 28th – March 4th). Referred to in this episode: 1.Link to The Daily Bible in Chronological Order: https://w...

We reap what we sow, more than we sow and later than we sow.  How can we make sure we are sowing good seed?  Listen as we learn how to sow wisely and avoid foolishness. Referenced in this Episode: 1.Link for the workbook we will be using as a guide: https://churchsource.com/products/30-life-principles-revised-and-updated 2. Link to the Charles Stanley’s Life Principles Bible : https://churchsource...

What was the purpose of the law and how can reading it be meaningful to us as the redeemed of the Lord Jesus Christ?  Listen as we consider what the Bible has to tell us about it. (Commentary on the Daily Bible in Chronological Order, February 21-27). Referred to in this episode: 1.Link to The Daily Bible in Chronological Order: https://www.christianbook.com/niv-daily-bible-softcover/9780736980296...

Why does God ask us to obey His will even when it seems unreasonable?  Listen as we look at what the Bible has to say about it! Referenced in this Episode: 1.Link for the workbook we will be using as a guide: https://churchsource.com/products/30-life-principles-revised-and-updated 2. Link to the Charles Stanley’s Life Principles Bible : https://churchsource.com/products/niv-charles-f-stanley-life-...

As followers of Christ in the Age of Grace, what can we learn for our own lives today from Moses the Law Giver?  Listen as we look at the book of Deuteronomy which Jesus quoted more than any other Old Testament book! (Commentary on the Daily Bible in Chronological Order, February 14-20). Referred to in this episode: 1.Link to The Daily Bible in Chronological Order: https://www.christianbook.com/ni...

How can the awareness of God’s presence empower us for our work?  Listen as we look at this important principle and how it can make all the difference in our daily lives. Referenced in this Episode: 1.Link for the workbook we will be using as a guide: https://churchsource.com/products/30-life-principles-revised-and-updated 2. Link to the Charles Stanley’s Life Principles Bible : https://churchsour...

What was an 11-day journey to the promised land took Israel 40 years.  Why was that and what can we learn from this cautionary tale for our own lives today?  Listen as we gain insights from the book of Numbers! (Commentary on the Daily Bible in Chronological Order, February 7-13). Referred to in this episode: 1.Link to The Daily Bible in Chronological Order: https://www.christianbook.com/niv-daily...

What do you cling to when troubles come?  Or when everything you knew to be true gets shaken?  What will you hold on to when doubt grips you?  Life Principle #3 holds the answer!  Listen as we look at the Christ-followers’ provision for the inevitable storms of life.  Referenced in this Episode: 1.Link for the workbook we will be using as a guide: https://churchsource.com/products/30-life-principl...

As God formed His chosen people into a unified nation in preparation for entering the promised land, we learn about the important role worship was to play in their freedom and blessing.  This ancient account holds lessons that are just as relevant to us today for how we can live free and fruitful lives.  (Commentary on the Daily Bible in Chronological Order, January 31-February 6). Referred to in...

Why is obedience to God the path to success in life? How can we obey God even when it’s hard or doesn’t make sense? Listen as we discover the secret to implementing this important principle in our daily lives. Referenced in this Episode: 1.Link for the workbook we will be using as a guide: https://churchsource.com/products/30-life-principles-revised-and-updated 2. Link to the Charles Stanley’s Lif...

What can we gain for our own lives today from reading the account of Israel’s great exodus from slavery so long ago?  Listen as we look at how having a sabbath heart is at the core of living in freedom.  (Commentary on the Daily Bible in Chronological Order, January 24-30). Referred to in this episode: 1.Link to The Daily Bible in Chronological Order: https://www.christianbook.com/niv-daily-bible-...