Real Life Radio with Jack Hibbs

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that, as Christ followers, we need to be a determined people. Emotions can make us want to quit. We need to be serious Christians that are filled with enthusiasm, and consumed with the things of God.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that we often have a hard time slowing down. There is joy and peace in the stillness. Calmness, in its time, is a good thing. But, whether we’re at work, or at rest, our goal is to live for Christ.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that even when it’s hard to see God in the situation, He is in it. When we get to know Him by getting into the details of who God is, we can trust that no matter what, He is always good.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that our God is a God of detail. When we consider creation, even ourselves, life is in the details. When we stop the rushing, and the chaos, it’s the details of life that make life worth living.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that despair can settle us in for life. In other words, it’s all about deciding to be with Jesus. In any circumstance, or in any dilemma, it’s safer to be with the Lord than with anyone else, in spite of our fears.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that despair can deepen our faith, make prayer more heartfelt and genuine, and it can remind us that God has not abandoned us, but is right there in our suffering.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that despair can teach us important spiritual lessons. When we cry out in desperation, we can experience His help and learn to trust Him more deeply.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that spiritual desolation will not only involve grief and fear, but it’s lonely as well. When we turn back to intimacy with God and return to prayer and the study of God’s Word, life will become pure, simple, and even beautiful again.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that our enemy Satan, even our own flesh, wants to convince us that when we feel isolated, we’re beyond hope and help. But, nothing could be further from the truth. The Lord is always there, even when we can’t feel His presence.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that when we are overwhelmed, the Lord is unchanging. We can be in the middle of long and lonely days of spiritual dryness, fighting off unhappiness, and yet, we can still hold onto God and His Word.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that the seed of our desires are rooted in our soul. It’s why we need to take our desires to the Lord. We cannot manage desire without knowing God, and what He says in His Word.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that desire is part of being human. But, there are many types of desire. Some are Godly, and some are ugly. So, the discipline of desire is to take control of those desires and choose the ones that reflect God’s glory.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that there is a myth about the 10 Commandments. That they don’t let us do anything and are set up to quench our desires. But, the 10 Commandments are designed by God to drive us to absolute freedom and liberty.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that just as we love to depend on others, we need to remind ourselves to also be dependable. Doing the right thing may make us feel uncomfortable, but we need to keep a watchful eye on the things that can lead us back to our old selfish ways.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that dependability is proven through the difficult times. Our hearts need to be guarded through the pressures of life so we can praise and worship the Lord, fellowship with others, and meditate on His Word.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that who and what we are is often decided in our youth. Influences through the years have created certain disciplines. But for the Christian, our lives are being recreated where dependability begins in the heart.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that at the moment of conversion we are given a new heart spiritually. This results in a new attitude, and through Christ we are able to have and enjoy what others in the world strive to achieve.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that when we delight in the Lord, we think less of ourselves. This is a great and powerful thing. To see life as God's responsibility, we are free to be what He wants us to be.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that joy strengthens our faith and brings contentment to our hearts. When we recognize who really owns what we have, a real peace can sweep over us and bring rest to our minds.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that God knows how it’s all going to turn out. And, when we wait for His results, and not try to make things happen, we’re actually letting God be God, and it’s amazing what he can do.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that God has a plan for our lives. His delay is what separates us from the advice of the world, and even from those who are closest around us. The longer we have to wait for the Lord to act, the more clearly we see, and the more simple things become.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches us that to wait on the Lord is to pursue Him, and His Word, even when it feels like He delays His answer. It’s only by waiting and trusting that we overcome our anxieties, and the challenges of our day.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that deformity can be a strength to us, confident that God loves us, and His grace is sufficient. The flesh will often fail us, but we can still find joy in the deformities that keep us humble.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that people are spiritually impaired without Christ. We need to recognize our need for Him so we can hear His truth and respond to it with meaning and purpose.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that we need to remind ourselves of certain facts. God is our refuge and strength. He is here with us in times of trouble, and we’re not to fear what this world can do to us.