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A person doesn’t always know when he or she is at the end of their physical earthly life. And yet sometimes he or she does know. Regardless, it’s a struggle for that person and for family and friends.  Copyright, Dave Andrus 2024

There are several things a gardener needs do to help the plants grow. One of these is pruning. If the plant could talk what might it say? Copyright, Dave Andrus 2024

One of the beautiful and amazing sights in nature are the northern lights. It can be explained by science yet remains beautiful. Is God simply drawing a picture with his crayons on the canvas of our sky?  Copyright, Dave Andrus 2024    

The month of May sees a National Day of Prayer. Should we pray for our government?  Does it help?  Yes, and here is why. I invite you to listen. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2024

Sometimes it may feel like the words we say and the actions we do, have no impact on people. We can get discouraged. Even so, God is always at work in and threw his children. Here’s a story about that from prison. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2024

The last total eclipse of the sun over the United States took place August 21, 2017. April 8 of 2024   brings another total eclipse. It will bring many amazing sights to see. Being blind, you can also feel its effects. And spiritually it can have meaning too. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2024

One of the things holidays provide is feasting with great foods. People go out of their way and make special food for holiday events.  We can look back at these meals with fond memories. We also look forward to them when upcoming. An Easter Bible verse speaks about this. Copyright Dave Andrus 2024

There are some things in life that are a head scratcher. Try as we might we cannot figure it out. Math and science have no answers. Today’s podcast looks at one of the Bible’s biggest head scratchers.  Copyright Dave Andrus 2024  

Whether it be poker, cribbage or any other card game, a person needs a bit of skill and luck to win. Sometimes though, the hand you are delt is terrible. This can be true in cards or life. What then? Copyright Dave Andrus 2024

God tested the faith of Abraham. He asked him to sacrifice his only son. How can God who is life ask for death?  Copyright Dave Andrus 2024  

How does a sociologist view Christian  activity even when persecuted or in danger? Is there another way to look at it? Copyright Dave Andrus 2024

In the month of February we hear a lots of thoughts and meanings for love. Here is a mind buster from a Christian philosopher.    Copyright Dave Andrus 2024

Big events have extravagant luxuries. Most of us can’t go because we can’t afford it. But what if someone gave you tickets which included not just the event but all the luxuries?  Copyright Dave Andrus 2024

French philosopher Jean Paul Sartre wrote a play called “no exit”. Three people are in a room and cannot get out. With their conversation he portrays what he thinks hell is. Similar words are used today. Listen in and decide. Copyright Dave Andrus 2024  

Lungs bring oxygen to the blood  The stomach and intestines break down food and bring it to the blood. The blood takes these to cells in the body which use them as energy to do things. Then the blood brings the waste to the kidneys where it is filtered. And what happens when kidneys cannot filter blood? And how does blood purify kidneys? We invite you to listen. Copyright Dave Andrus 2024  

Kings of old were supreme in all aspects of life. This meant their subjects most often suffered as a result. Most kings today rule in conjunction with others. No matter what, when the king dies so also his reign ends. The Bible gives us still another type of king. Copyright Dave Andrus 2024

One of the prophecies that is read at Christmas time is wonderful, helpful and good. And yet if you read the whole story, it becomes even more impactful, powerful and meaningful.  Copyright Dave Andrus 2023  

Silence can be good or it can be bad. It can be a thing that is desired or a thing that is dreaded. Zechariah was silent but God had spoken.  Copyright Dave Andrus 2023

On the holiday of Thanksgiving, people do give thanks. What should we, how can we give thanks when bad or difficult things happen? A lesson I learned while having many eye surgeries.  Copyright Dave Andrus 2023

To visit someone in prison, many centers are now stamping on the visitor’s hand a validation stamp. It can be seen only under ultra violet light.  What good is such a stamp?   Copyright Dave Andrus 2023

Throughout the world and at home there is fighting and violence. If all this stopped, we would have silence but would we have peace? How do we find and have peace? Copyright Dave Andrus 2023  

In that God created all things, we can see his imprint all over the place. When we hear his word, we then understand what we behold. And this is not about physical sight, but a lesson from a pet dog. Copyright Dave Andrus 2023

Cowboy westerns are in many ways a story about a hero. We like heroes and need them. Today’s podcast brings this idea in a special way.   Copyright Dave Andrus 2023

A cup of coffee can be more than a drink to satisfy or stimulate. It can reflect friendship and a personal delight.  Copyright Dave Andrus 2023  

When playing a sporting game like baseball, players can gain encouragement and energy from the fans that cheer them on. Life is not a game, yet we do have in life many who cheer us on. Listen and be encouraged! Copyright Dave Andrus 2023