In contrast to the tendency of our current culture's attempts to push subjective opinion as if it were objective truth; here are four clear Biblical statements that show the reality that for the Christian being blessed + being effective is directly tied to being obedient.

I have learned that there are four questions from the Bible which are very helpful concerning those things I ask my self when I face discouragement. Discouragement is a very real difficulty we face, but it is certainly not something that we have to let control us; it does not have to have the last say, and this Episode is about exactly what to do when faced with it. I pray it is helpful.

We have so much access available today to continual (near instant) information; but do we ever stop to think that we give all of that “instant access to information” a gateway into our minds and lives as well, which comes with weariness it would seem. Sometimes, weariness is the price we pay for comfort. Would it be understandable to say that perhaps we would do ourselves a favor (and not be so weary), if we started lookin to earn comfort instead of just gaining it?

In this episode we’re going to take a look at how God looks at the heart. Within the greater realm of religion Christ has been reduced to someone we study, consider, ponder, or even admire, but not obey; to biblical Christians, He was and is so much more! What you’ll find is that Christ deals directly with your heart, most of the time before you’re even willing to yourself.

Many times we look at Christianity like a solution to issues in life that we don’t like. The value of being a Christian however is that we have an eternal relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ, which at times will require us to conduct ourselves in ways secular culture does not appreciate. This episode is about the importance of standing on the doctrine of the Word of God, especially when it costs you something (and it most certainly will cost you something).

At the risk of oversimplifying things, you can be one of two different types of people. You can be a peacemaker or a troublemaker. This episode is about the value of being a peacemaker, as well as the fact that it takes the Prince of Peace to be a peacemaker.

In this episode we continue our study on the BeAttitudes and we've combined the Merciful and the Pure in Heart. For several reasons, among them is the fact that if you have not let Christ purify your heart, there is no way for you to be merciful. What a God we serve! I hope you enjoy episode #34!

It would seem that at times we claim the title "Christian", while at the same time we desire things that God's Word says we ought not desire. This episode is about the reality that what we pursue tells us a lot about ourselves and what we actually believe.

This week's episode of the Podcast is about meekness. I believe the definition of meekness has been drastically watered down, even changed, in accordance with our "modern" non-confrontational culture. Meekness as described by the Bible has much more to do with strength and confidence, coupled with an appropriate approach to difficult situations. My prayer is Episode #32 will be blessing to you!

The reality of mourning for the Christian is that there is comfort on the other side, when through the victory of Christ we choose not to live broken, victimized lives. Episode #31 is all about the fact that those who mourn can be comforted. God Bless!

The first 12 verses of Matthew chapter 5 give us a selection of characteristics that the Bible says are blessed. This is part #1 of a series on what is commonly known as the "BeAttitudes". There's a lot of value in the attribute which the Bible defines as "the poor in spirit". I hope you enjoy episode #30!

Popular Christianity today says that it is just about "believing" and nothing more. The Bible says the devils believe, and more than that, they tremble. This episode is about the fact that belief without confession/repentance is just head knowledge, while true Christianity is about heart knowledge.

Service is a privilege and true leadership benefits others more than self. Things can be managed, but people must be led. Leading people takes love and love takes sacrifice. This episode is about a man named David, who understood this principle.

There is a sorrow that is the result of being "caught in the act" (Worldly Sorrow), this sorrow does not come with any amendment to life; and then there is sorrow that comes from the shame of offending the Savior (Godly Sorrow), and this sorrow leads to repentance and an amendment to life. That's what episode #27 is all about.

The Bible records only one thing that Jesus Christ was ever afraid of. It was the separation from God the Father that Christ our Lord feared when He accepted the payment of the sin of the whole world. Listen with a glad heart for the Salvation of our Lord.

Sometimes we seek answers to internal issues with external solutions. This week's episode is about the value of fixing those external issues with internal solutions. It's about understanding where true help comes from.

Being used according to the Bible has more to with God's will for your life and a whole lot less to do with what your hopes and aspirations may be. This week's episode is about understanding the importance of obedience to God, even over what your own personal goals might be.

There are several instances within the Bible where the Lord asks questions of us, not because He's looking for answers, but rather because He intends for the self-evident truth of His questions to serve as a correction for our life. That's what this week's episode about "Rhetorical Questions" is all about.

There's a concept within the Word of God with respect to the importance of having a Pastor. The importance of a Pastor is not so much about the man, but rather the heart that God gives that man for you. Episode number 22 is all about the Pastor's heart, his joy, and his fear.

Unfortunately most of us can at times fall into the trap of responding to our environment, instead of being of the mindset of making our environment respond to us. Effective time management is about correctly controlling one of the most precious gifts that God has given you - TIME.