Podcast Appearances
The Scandalous Grace of Forgiveness
Have you ever thought, "Christ couldn't possibly forgive what I've done!"? Do you still feel guilty over a sin you repented of years ago? Is it difficult to forgive yourself, even though you acknowledge Christ's forgiveness? As a Christ-follower, do you engage in...
Is God Only Good When He Does What We Want?
The speaker offered a brief testimony before delivering his Bible message. "This week, a driver failed to yield the right of way to my wife and rammed into her head-on. But neither she nor the other driver were badly hurt. It could have been disastrous! Isn't God...
What If You Only Had One Year To Live?
Imagine you have one year to live. What difference would that knowledge make in how you live those 365 days? What would you do differently? What would you add to your schedule? What would escalate in importance? What would you drop from your daily or weekly routine?...
Do You Forget To Remember?
If God whispered to you, "I am the God who______________," what would He be pointing to in your past that He's urging you to remember? Forgetfulness: A Threat to Vibrant Faith In multiple Old Testament books, this oft-repeated start of a sentence leaves an...
When Did The First Christmas Happen?
A Christmas Meditation that Will Encourage You and Inspire Worship When was Jesus really born? When did He die? Before I address those questions, I'll provide a context for considering the when. Why The First Christmas? At Christmas, we celebrate the...
What Would I Do Differently In How I’ve Handled Depression?
What untapped strategies for handling depression might have mitigated symptoms if only I had implemented them earlier in life? What decisions could have softened the intensity of symptoms or resulted in fewer episodes of depression? Here are my reflections. ...
4 Bible Promises that Help with My Depression
Does studying and memorizing promises in God's Word usually prevent the onset of a depressive episode? No. Does "preaching Bible promises" to myself suddenly cause the despondency to disappear? No. Can I throw a verse at this malady and "Poof!" my spirit immediately...
Do You Want to Know the Power of God?
How does the power of God show? Recently, I watched a Facebook video showing extreme gyrations and fast dancing of people during a church service. One fellow, as he banged a tambourine against his side, kept going in circles while balancing himself on one leg. Others...
Are You Home Yet?
Have you ever been emotionally attached to a place? The house in which you grew up? Your hometown or state? The college campus where you met your spouse, identified a direction for your life and formed lifelong friendships? Your first home with your spouse, where you...
