Episode 180: The Cost of Love
/The Bible tells us to love as Jesus loved us. Are we willing to go that far, or does our love have conditions and limits? Are we willing to love even when it comes at a cost?
Read MoreEpisode 179: The Battle Belongs to God
/We all face battles in our lives. When something threatens to bring us down, where do we turn? Who do we look to when the battles feel impossible or the enemies overwhelming?
Read MoreEpisode 178: Wars and Rumors of Wars
/Russia amassing troops on the boarder of Ukraine, North Korea testing missiles, the Taliban taking over Afghanistan - these are just some of the wars and rumors of wars filling the news recently. How can we stem the fears and anxieties that want to overwhelm us when we hear of these things? How do we keep focused on the mission in the midst of uncertain times?
Read MoreEpisode 177: Hypocrites
/Not much fires us up like witnessing hypocrisy. Yet an honest look at our own lives and we quickly realize we are often just as guilty of the hypocrisy we so hate. So what is the right path forward? Are we to "live and let live"?
Read MoreEpisode 176: Who Is Jesus?
/Many are willing to say he was a good teacher. Others are drawn to his love for all people. His birth splits all of history's dates in two. But who is Jesus? There is no topic more important to our lives than this one.
Read MoreEpisode 175: Give Forgiveness
/Listening to a Christian radio drama last week got our family talking all about forgiveness. We love that God forgives us for our sins. We appreciate when others forgive us when we mess up. But forgive others? This is so much harder and can even seem impossible. Yet it is what God tells us to do as Christians and it is through Him we are able to do it. So, let's give forgiveness to others this Christmas.
Read MoreEpisode 174: Citizenship
/Where is your citizenship? As Christians, we must remember that this world is not our home. No, we are sojourners and exiles here and our true home is with God in heaven. As we journey on, let us remember that we have been made new through Jesus and given a job to do on the way there. So let's press on and persevere until the end. It will be worth it!
Read MoreEpisode 173: Christmastime
/Guess what? It is Christmastime. It is a season of Christmas lights, the decorated tree, memorable songs, and favorite treats. It is also when we celebrate an unimaginable truth: God became man. It is hard to comprehend the radical love of God that would move Him to such an act of humility. Has this Christmas miracle changed your life forever?
Read MoreEpisode 172: Reimagine Your Life
/Let's try to reimagine what our families might look like as we live as Christians in a world that is walking in darkness. Too often we slide into the pattern shown us by the world - a life that makes very little sense biblically. Instead, let's follow Jesus and live the life He calls us to walk.
Read MoreEpisode 171: Let's Be Hospitable
/Do you view hospitality as an important part of your Christian life? The Bible makes it clear that it is! That doesn't mean it's always easy or convenient. Be encouraged to see beyond the challenges and make this upcoming Thanksgiving and Christmas season an opportunity to bless others by welcoming them into your home.
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