Our Walk in Christ Podcast: Recent Episodes
Thomas Murosky
Do we choose God or does God choose us? This is a difficult question, but today we will thrown a few thoughts into the debate for consideration.
Acts 28:17-20 Acts 28:21-22 Acts 28:23-25 Acts 28:26-29 Isaiah 6:10 Matthew 13:13-17
Today we talk more on prayer after some questions on the last video on prayer. The issue here is that the Bible teaches prayer very differently than the church often does, so questioning the church is a difficult prospect for many. So here we reconcile prayer.
1 Thessalonian 5:25 Hebrews 13:18-19 Matthew 6:5-8 James 5:13-15 James 5:16
Prior Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXIIcjK3Skk
ASK - Ask, Seek, Knock: https://amzn.to/3RY1MSJ
Today we discuss the relationship between church and politics that is often missed, particularly when a more favorable candidate takes over the office. Today talk about the true goal for the Christian.
Get the newsletter here: https://www.moodymedia.org/
2 Peter 3:7
The biggest problem in every generation is marrying Christianity with Culture. The message of Christ transcends the culture, and today we talk about this point.
Galatians 3:1-3 1 Corinthians 7:17-24 Malachi 1:6 1 Peter 2:9-12
Today we talk about the pros and cons of freedom of religion. What does the Bible say? Here we talk philosophy and then we what the Bible might support.
Matthew 10:14-15 Acts 18:6 Revelation 13:12
We all want a better prayer life. Today I talk about a new book that gets down deep into what the Bible says about prayer.
ASK - Ask, Seek, Knock: https://amzn.to/3RY1MSJ
The culture has changed a lot over the last few decades. Today I talk about one of these changes and how it lead to the increasing apostasy we find in the church today.
Matthew 24:35 Hebrews 13:8 Isaiah 40:8
As believers, we need to be knowledgeable enough with the world to preach the Gospel, but not comfortable enough to be satisfied with the world. Today we talk about being strangers in the world.
1 Peter 2:11 Ephesians 2:19 Matthew 7:13-14 1 John 5:11-12 Jude 20-23 Mark 16:15 2 Timothy 2:15 1 Peter 3:15
Jesus was crucified to to save people from their sins. So who actually put Him on the cross?
Luke 23:13-15 Luke 23:20-24 John 10:17-18 Matthew 26:51-54 Hebrews 10:1-10
Today we talk about grace, and how we are not to strive to attain it, but rather, that we should accept it as we need it.
Acts 15:11 Romans 3:24 Ephesians 2:8-9 Titus 2:11 Titus 3:7 Ephesians 4:7 Hebrews 4:16 James 4:6 1 Peter 5:5 Psalm 51:16-17 Jude 4
We remain on earth after salvation to preach the Gospel. The best way to do this is to let the loving spirit of Christ dominate and be prepared to talk about Jesus with those who see your hope.
1 Peter 3:14-16
Following Jesus is a commitment, not a spontaneous action. Too many churches try to manipulate people to get them to "pray the sinners prayer", but the Bible paints becoming a Christian like a marriage: full knowledge and commitment.
John 6:44 2 Corinthians 6:14 Luke 14:25-35 Matthew 13:3-9 2 Samuel 24:1-17
Why Believe the Bible is an excellent book by John MacArthur discussing why we believe and should read the Bible by John MacArthur.
2 Timothy 3:16-17
Why Believe the Bible https://amzn.to/4hxYdwX
Found: God's Will https://amzn.to/4hujQhG
Complete Jewish Bible https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbA4wh4sVKs
We are purified by trials, but how does that work? Today we talk about drawing near to God as He draws near to us.
2 Corinthians 1:8-11 James 4:8 Zechariah 1:3 Malachi 3:7
Many people think we are destined for an easy life when we become Christians, but the Bible paints a totally different picture. We will talk about why God uses Trials to purify us.
Half My Life: https://amzn.to/3yL4XRB
John 16:33 Matthew 10:22-23 Matthew 24:9 John 15:18 1 Timothy 3:12 James 1:2-4 James 1:12 Matthew 13:5-6 Matthew 13:20-21 Acts 14:21-22 1 Timothy 4:16 1 John 2:19 Revelation 2:26-28
Today we look at the book of Revelation as a test of faith. Many people say they are terrified when reading this difficult book, but if we are truly saved, Revelation should be a comfort to us.
Revelation 1:3 Revelation 1:7-8
Today we talk about the role of works in our salvation and the position they hold to justification.
Ephesians 2:8-10 Titus 2:11-14 Matthew 25:31-36
The Bible speaks of a coming falling away of the church called The Apostasy. Today we talk about some signs of that manifesting in the church today.
2 Thessalonians 2:3 1 Timothy 4:1-5
When we are saved, we must be transformed into a new creature, and that means our lifestyle necessarily changes to live more like Jesus. Today we talk about why this is important.
Ephesians 4:1-3 2 Corinthians 5:20 Romans 10:13-15 John 15:18-19 Titus 2:7-8 1 Corinthians 2:2
Sin is not eliminated in the life of a believer, but our attitude to sin shows us our state of salvation.
Ephesians 4:17-19 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 Ephesians 4:20-24 2 Corinthians 5:17 Romans 7:14-20
Half My Life: https://www.ourwalkinchrist.com/books/half-my-life
Testing and Temptations: https://www.ourwalkinchrist.com/books/testing-and-temptations
Josiah's Sanctification: https://www.ourwalkinchrist.com/books/josiah-s-sanctification
Man is naturally hostile to God and thus creates his own religions to justify his false worship. Today we talk about this, and why it leads to destruction.
Romans 1:18-23 Romans 1:18 Romans 1:19-20 Romans 1:21-23
There is a place for many translations and a place for only one. Today I talk about when to use multiple translations and when to stick to a single one.
2 Timothy 3:16-17 Acts 17:10-11
Book: https://owic.li/asn
Faith is a concept for earth to determine our position in heaven. Faith is based on what we know without seeing. For this reason, since we with, and see God in heaven, there will no longer need faith in heaven
Revelation 22:12 2 Corinthians 5:4-8 John 20:24-29 Matthew 25:14-20 James 2:19 Hebrews 11:1
What is communion and why do churches celebrate it in different ways? Is there a right and a wrong time in the partaking or in the timing? Today I talk about this issue from observations from a number of different churches.
Matthew 26:26-29 Acts 2:42 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 1 Corinthians 11:27-29 Amos 5:21-24
Artificial Intelligence is spreading everywhere, including in churches. As these counterfeit theologies take hold, I want to warn you about Artificial Jesus taking over a pulpit near you.
Today we talk about the historical backdrop of Christmas, and ask if we should celebrate such holidays.
Book: https://www.ourwalkinchrist.com/books/happy-hellidays
As parents, we are responsible for the bringing up of our children in the way of the Lord, but many modern churches take a cultural approach that may border sin. Today we talk about family worship.
Mark 10:5 Deuteronomy 6:6-7 Deuteronomy 11:18-19 Ephesians 6:4
Today we look at faith, and what it means. We do not earn our faith by the works we do, but we confirm our faith by the works we do. What is the distinction between these statements?
Hebrews 11:1 Hebrews 11:8-10 James 2:21-24 Romans 4:2-3
We need to cast off our old life and walk with God. When we are saved, we become like Christ and preach the Gospel. This video discusses the process.
Romans 6:22 1 Thessalonians 4:3-7 Ephesians 4:1-3 Romans 1:21 Ephesians 4:17-19 Romans 12:1-2 Ephesians 4:21-24 Romans 15:4 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Luke 5:16 Ephesians 6:18 Colossians 4:2-3
We often look at the world and say how it is all spinning out of control. The reality is, the world is not out of control, it is perfectly in the hands of God. We will discuss this from Scripture today.
John 17:12 Ecclesiastes 3:11 James 1:2-4 Romans 8:28 Psalm 115:3 Psalm 22:28 1 Peter 5:8 Proverbs 16:4
Private prayer is the fuel for public ministry. Jesus often sought time alone to pray, and today we will look at why we should also pray in solitude and what impact that has in our life.
Mark 1:35 Luke 5:15-16 Luke 6:12 James 4:6 Proverbs 16:9
https://ourwalkinchrist.com/books
Do we allow our theology and church teaching conflict with what the Bible says? Today we look at taking the Bible at face value.
1 Corinthians 15:51-52 Revelation 11:15-19 Genesis 6:4
Should our preaching be topical or Scriptural? Can you do both? Today we talk about preaching style and why it is important to go through the Bible verse by verse.
2 Peter 3:9 John 3:16
Salvation is a free gift, but it requires us to give up our old life of sin. How do we walk that line? Today we talk about this in more detail.
Books: https://www.ourwalkinchrist.com/books/josiah-s-sanctification https://www.ourwalkinchrist.com/books/testing-and-temptations
Romans 3:23 Ephesians 2:8 Acts 15:11 John 5:14 John 8:10-11 Ephesians 4:17-24 James 4:8 1 Peter 5:8 1 John 1:6-7 Psalm 101:3 Romans 13:14 1 Peter 2:11
Today we look at the origin of sin in the mind and how to fight against it. This is based on a booklet by John MacArthur.
Booklet: https://www.gty.org/store/booklets/453011/keeping-a-pure-mind
James 1:13-15 Psalm 101:3 Romans 7:14-20 1 John 1:9 Philippians 4:8
Today we look at the upcoming election and the Christian response to elections in America. We use Erwin Lutzer's book, "Christians, Politics, and the Cross" as our framework.
https://amzn.to/3YwtcU1
Steve Lawson had a fall from grace, but the details are murky. Do we need to know more information or is such a pursuit merely gossip? Today we weight the arguments for both sides and provide some Scriptural balance.
2 Corinthians 12:7 James 3:1 Ephesians 5:11 Galatians 2:11-13 1 Timothy 5:13
Today we look at liberties in Christ and the difference between sin and personal preference.
Romans 14:1-4 Romans 12:1-2 Galatians 5:19-21
https://ourwalkinchrist.com/books
The Old Testament is important for the New Testament believer to understand faith, God, and the World.
Genesis 1:27 Genesis 1:1 2 Peter 3:7 Genesis 2:15-16 Hebrews 2:17 Hebrews 1:1-4 Jeremiah 31:3-4 Hosea 2:23
We must be aware of the Mark of the Beast as it is related to the technology we see emerging daily.
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSshTyF2hrw
1 Thessalonians 5:2-6 Revelation 13:16-17
To many people go to church and involve themselves with the church without having ever placed their faith in Christ to save them. Today we talk about know Christ vs trusting Christ.
Matthew 7:21-23 James 2:19 Ephesians 2:8 Acts 4:10 Acts 10:43 John 14:6 Ephesians 2:10 Titus 2:14
Most people who profess to be Christians have never read the Bible. Today we talk about two high profile cases where popular conservatives who have talked about God a lot have just started reading the Bible. Let's talk about this issue.
2 Timothy 3:16 Romans 12:1-2 Romans 15:4 2 Peter 1:20-21
Today we discuss the recent newsletter from Moody and see how we react to the election as a Christian. Erwin Lutzer delivered sermons related to these topics and Christian Nationalism recently.
https://www.moodymedia.org/sermons/-/christian-nationalism/
Matthew 8:23-27
The timing of the rapture is a hotly debated issue in the Christian circles. It is important to discuss and consult the Scriptures and make up our mind from the Word. Today we discuss.
Matthew 24
Today we talk about each half of the current political world thinks the other half is insane and we talk about how the Old Testament fuels compassion for both systems, but why some of this may be counterfeit.
Leviticus 19:9-10 Ruth 2:3 Ruth 2:15-16 Leviticus 25:25-28
God demands our perfect obedience, but God knows we can't have that, and this is the purpose of grace. Today we look at an example of imperfect faith and how God responds.
1 Kings 3:3
Today we talk about the balance we need to find as a believer to serve the Kingdom while not losing focus on God. What is the balance? We address this today.
Matthew 14:13 Matthew 14:23
The second verse is 1Th 5:22, not 15 Today we talk about a command that is often violated in youth groups. We will talk about the command and how it applies.
Ephesians 4:29 1 Thessalonians 5:22 James 5:16
Today we talk about the role of works in the life of the believer. Do Christians do good works to be saved or because they are saved?
Ephesians 2:8-9 Ephesians 2:10 Matthew 25:34-40 James 2:14-26 1 John 3:17-18
We are told that we will be persecuted for our life in faith. Today we will talk about how privacy relates to our world that is becoming more hostile to true Christian expression.
Acts 22:25-29 Acts 8:1-4 Acts 23:12-24 2 Timothy 4:14-15
What does it mean to be unified? We hear a lot about unity in our modern age, but what does it actually mean to be unified according to Scripture.
Ephesians 4:3 Ephesians 4:4-6 Ephesians 4:11-13
John MacArthur has released a book that the publishers didn't want to publish. Today I talk a little about why they didn't want to publish it and why you need to read it.
Book (Affiliate): https://amzn.to/4aO7qhe
Direct Link From Grace to You: https://www.gty.org/store/books/451192/the-war-on-children
In the Old Testament, God ordered the destruction of the Canaanites, and some say that God ordered the destruction of innocent people. They were not innocent, and this carries a warning for our modern culture.
Genesis 15:13-16 2 Kings 16:2-3 Jonah 3:10 - 4:2 Jonah 4:11 Habakkuk Ezekiel 21
Today we look at advice we get from friends and how that advice either draws us near to God or causes us to stumble.
2 Samuel 13:3-5 2 Sameul 13:32-33 Hebrews 10:23-25
People are religious by nature, but Christianity is not a religion, but a relationship. Today we talk about the balance between these two ideas.
Acts 17:22-23 Galatians 3:1-3 Ephesians 2:10 Romans 12:2
Today we look at the situation surrounding the recent Methodist church vote and my thoughts based on the denomination and experience with the church.
Romans 12:2
The term Christian Nationalism is being thrown around to justify deplatforming people, so today I want to talk about what it is and why this is merely the latest newspeak term thrown around.
Today we talk about family worship and how churches are destroying it in our modern culture.
Deuteronomy 6:4-7 Matthew 19:13-14
Is the end near? Will we all disappear? What will happen with all the things going on in the world? Today we talk about the signs, what they mean, and how we know we are saved.
Matthew 24:9-14 Matthew 10:22 Mark 13:13 2 Timothy 2:12 James 1:12 Matthew 13:3-8
Today we respond to a question about Islam vs Christianity. Do they both command to kill unbelievers to their faith? Today we discuss.
Ezekiel 3:27 Daniel 12:10 Revelation 22:11 Galatians 1:8 Deuteronomy 13:1-3 Deuteronomy 13:12-15
Why does the church exist? Are American churches in the right position for the future world to come.
James 5:14 Titus 1:5 Romans 16:1 1 Corinthians 5:9-13 Acts 2:42-47 Acts 14:27 1 Corinthians 14:23-25
The Book: I Sold My Soul on Ebay https://amzn.to/3xbqZBU
Mob mentality is dangerous and today we talk about how social media is stirring us to anger. Let's see what the Bible says and provide some insight.
Acts 19:32 Mark 11:7-10 Mark 15:11-15 Acts 17:10-11
Books: https://ourwalkinchrist.com/books
Today we examine the ninth commandment for what many say it says and what it really says. Are you reading it correctly?
Exodus 20:16 Joshua 2:1-5 Hebrews 11:31 James 2:25 1 Samuel 21:1-4 Matthew 12:1-4 Exodus 1:15-20
We find some interesting discussion in Ezra and Nehemiah that asks some questions about the matters of the Law. Today we will talk about these from a few options to see if we can sharpen our ideas about following God.
Ezra 9:1-2 Ezra 10:3,5 Nehemiah 13:1-3 Ruth 4:18-22
Today we talk about different church denominations, why they are good, and why they are bad. Let me know your favorite denominations.
The controversy surrounding antinomianism has impacted the church since the reformation. Here we talk a little about the view looking at the balance we have between faith and works.
I AM not amused Book: https://www.ourwalkinchrist.com/books/i-am-not-amused
Romans 5:20-21 Romans 6:1-2
Love is completely misunderstood by our post-modern society. Love means something very specific in the Scriptures as it relates to the "Golden Rule." Today we dive into the scriptures to examine this fully.
Mark 12:18-31 John 14:15 John 14:21 1 John 5:3 2 John 6 Galatians 5:19-21 1 Corinthians 6:18 Ephesians 5:11-12 Hebrews 10:23-24 James 5:19-20
Cancel Culture arises from Marxist ideology and it seeks to elminate another person from the Internet as a whole. Today I will detail their basic plan and what our response as Christians should be.
The Medium Article: https://daynazan.medium.com/how-to-cancel-other-people-e7540b2288a
Today we talk about the unforgivable sin and the various gradations of sin we see in the Bible.
Romans 3:23 1 Corinthians 6:18 Proverbs 30:8-9 Exodus 22:1 1 John 5:16-17 Matthew 12:22-32
Today we talk about the invasion on the Texas border and what the Christian response to this should be.
1 John 3:17 Romans 13:1-7 2 Thessalonians 3:10-12 Micah 3:1-4
Today we look at the several theological issues with the Hazbin Hotel show now on Amazon Prime.
https://twitter.com/PrimeVideo/status/1747378314162184401
Today we look at God as jealous, not just in the Old Testament, but also in the New Testament.
Ezekiel 8:3-4 Deuteronomy 4:15-19 Deuteronomy 4:23-24 Ezekiel 5:13-14 1 Corinthians 3:3 Galatians 5:20 2 Corinthians 11:2 1 Corinthians 10:14-22 Hebrews 12:28-29
The Western culture has a skewed sense of what a Christian should be, and today I talk about what we need to be as Christians in the World.
Matthew 10:16-23 Matthew 10:34-36
What is salvation? Today we will dissect the term to see what each step in the process and role we play in walking with God.
https://www.ourwalkinchrist.com/books/testing-and-temptations
Today we look at the meaning behind the Fiducia Supplicans released onDecember 18th. What does this mean and what are the warnings? Today we ask and answer what is going on.
https://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/cfaith/documents/rc_ddf_doc_20231218_fiducia-supplicans_en.html
The doctrines of Calvinism are doctrines of Grace. Today I talk about why these doctrines are abounding in Grace and what it means to rest in Christ in these beautiful doctrines.
Book: https://amzn.to/41GmzhT
Is there a reason for all these false teachers in the world? The Bible says we have them to test our loyalty to Him!
https://www.ourwalkinchrist.com/books/testing-and-temptations
2 Corinthians 11:2-4 Galatians 1:6-9 Hosea 6:6 Deuteronomy 13:1-3 Deuteronomy 13:4-5
Today we look at a part of Joseph's story that people tend to forget about...and it is relevant to the end times! Today we look at this story and the plan so we will own nothing and be happy!
Genesis 47:13-26
Today we talk a little more philosophy to the table with a discussion of why AI is not going to be the utopia it is praised to be based on the reality of the heart of man.
https://stream.org/ai-god-a-perfect-unified-religion/ https://stream.org/?s=murosky
Whether we should study theology is debated in some circles; what does the Bible say? Here we examine the evidence.
1 John 2:27 John 14:26 Hebrews 5:12 Acts 6:2,4 1 Corinthians 4:17 1 Timothy 1:3 Acts 17:11
As Christians we need to understand the depth of sin, and not knowing it's power. Here we look at the verse Paul gives us about this and the balance we need to find as we come to Christ after falling into addictions and other sins.
Romans 16:19
Books: https://www.ourwalkinchrist.com/books/half-my-life https://www.ourwalkinchrist.com/books/i-am-not-amused
Today we talk about our faith being quick to evaporate because we tend to live lives for ourselves without consideration for the Scriptures.
Hosea 6:1-3 Hosea 5:14-15 Hosea 6:4-8
Today we will talk about our responsibility in Christian conduct in the world. We will jump off of Ezekiel's call from God.
Ezekiel 3:17-19
God is sovereign, and for this reason, some things in our world were created for destruction in the end. Here, we explain.
Proverbs 16:4 Romans 9:22 2 Peter 3:7
Today we do some analysis of Israel-Hamas war and see why this is a plan doomed to fail for Hamas. Israel is still God's chosen people, which is why they have survived all this time.
Is continuous repentance part of faith? It is, but for a different reason than many people think. Here we discuss this point.
2 Corinthians 3:18
Today we talk about different approaches in Bible Study and what makes a good one. We talk about Bible study in chuches, groups, and other locations. We look at the resources being used for Bible study, and how they should be led.
The alliance between Jehoshaphat and Ahab and how these two followed God in different ways. This is instructive for us to how we seek God and follow Him with all our heart.
2 Chronicles 17:3-10 2 Chronicles 18:1-7
Today we review the latest Moody Newsletter from Erwin Lutzer about holiness and our responsibilities as being a sound Christian and holiness.
Books: Lutzers, Holy Living - https://amzn.to/3F0AvZz Art of Shallow Neighboring - https://www.amazon.com/Art-Shallow-Neighboring-Relationships-Neighbors/dp/1976226511
Today we talk about deception. Deception is willful rejection in full justification, so how are we deceived? We identify four key ways we are deceived.
Titus 3:3 Galatians 6:7-8 James 1:14-17 1 Corinthians 15:33 2 Timothy 3:13 Revelation 18:21-23
Today we look at the work it takes to be in the faith and why some books are more popular than others.
1 Thessalonians 4:3 John 15:4 Psalm 66:18
We are commanded in Scripture to not worry, but how do we do that? It depends on whether we are placing our trust in God or in our own temporal ideas. Here we will discuss.
Matthew 6:25-34 Romans 8:28 James 1:2-4
Western Christianity is deceived into thinking everyone is saved who walks into a Church building and says they are saved. What does the Bible say? Today we will explain what the Bible says.
Matthew 7:13-14 Matthew 7:21-23 Luke 13:23-27 Revelation 3:1-6
Today we talk about the steps we can take to sin less. It is our responsibility to work out our faith in Christ.
Ephesians 4:17 Romans 8:3-4 Psalm 101:3-4 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Job 31:1
Today we talk about Forgiveness, Reconciliation, and Propitiation. We will talk about what these mean and their relationship in the Christian life.
Romans 3:25 Hebrews 2:17 1 John 2:2 1 John 4:10
Books: Half My Life: https://www.ourwalkinchrist.com/books/half-my-life Toxic Parents: https://amzn.to/47jFaCu
Christians should always be concerned about privacy, not out of fear, but out of cover of war in that we are in a spiritual battle. Are we really doing what we need to do to protect our message?
2 Timothy 1:7 Nehemiah 4:9
Other Channel: https://switchedtolinux.com
This week we talk about a trend we see in a poll about where American's place their priorities. Are we starting to see the great falling away?
Article: https://www.christianpost.com/news/americans-placing-more-emphasis-on-hobbies-money-study.html
Testing and Temptations: https://owic.li/tt
Matthew 13:5-6 Matthew 13:7 John 15
Today we talk about Biblical Priorities and how to spot if you are in tune with God. Are you praying before you look for solutions and basing your life on Scripture rather than human knowledge?
CORRECTION I used "Textus Vaticanus, Textus Sinaiticus, Textus Alexandrius" These are "Codex, not Textus"
Today we look at the Critical Text, the foundation of most Bible translations today. How did we get it and can it be trusted? Today we examine this.
Does the Bible talk about Globalism or Nationalism? We muse on this as we look to the founding of the USA on Independence day.
Church in Babylon book (Amazon Link): https://amzn.to/3NW573q
Sermons (FREE from Moody Church): https://www.moodymedia.org/sermons/church-babylon/
This week we read the news letter from Erwin Lutzer on Who is Raising Our Kids. We will talk about the current trends in parenting and where the world is trying to take our kids.
Book: https://amzn.to/3r0a2HI
SwitchedToLinux: https://www.youtube.com/switchedtolinux
Today we talk about why we need to preach even though God elects His people.
1 John 2:2 Titus 2:11 1 Timothy 2:3-6 Romans 3:10-18 John 6:35-40 John 10:25-30 Romans 10:12-17
Five Points of Calvinism https://amzn.to/3XcjMKQ
Debating Calvinism https://amzn.to/43KGJay
Today we talk about why we need to preach even though God elects His people.
1 John 2:2 Titus 2:11 1 Timothy 2:3-6 Romans 3:10-18 John 6:35-40 John 10:25-30 Romans 10:12-17
Five Points of Calvinism https://amzn.to/3XcjMKQ
Debating Calvinism https://amzn.to/43KGJay
The battle over the best Greek to use for translations wages over the significance of the various texts we have from history. Here we talk about the Textus Receptus, what it is, and asking if it is the best or not.
Today we pick up from Part 1 and we see where the line of Adam, the first sinner, turns evil and God sees the sins and will destroy the world. But why?
Genesis 5-6
Today we pick up from Part 1 and we see where the line of Adam, the first sinner, turns evil and God sees the sins and will destroy the world. But why?
Genesis 5-6
Today we talk about the world before the flood from the creation to the lines of Cain and Seth, and what this might have to do with the flood.
Genesis 1-4
Today we do a quick study in discernment looking at how one author misquoted the Scripture, why this is the norm in our day, and how to approach examining these cases.
2 Kings 6:18-22 1 Kings 19:15-17 2 Kings 2:23-24 2 Kings 5:25-27
Today we will talk about the three primary classes of Greek texts that make up the archeological history of the text as it was handed down.
Today we talk about the three prevailing theories of textual criticism, the field that is all about figuring out what the real Biblical texts say.
Psalm 12:6-7 Isiah 40:8
People talk about hypocrites in the Church, but the Bible is not the perfect people of God, but the fallible people of God. Here we discuss these things.
2 Samuel 1:15
Today we talk about the false teachers who have risen from among the flock. We talk about the rise of Andy Stanley, Rick Warren, and other church growth people, and why Christians are taken in.
Acts 20:28-31
Today we tackle some of the issues with the King James ONLY movement and why I do not care what translation people use. Here are the four key points: 1.) Hasty translation 2.) Several minor textual errors 3.) Language is out of date 4.) Uses later manuscripts
The Calvinism and Arminianism debate is a strong one in Christ, and today I want to talk about the heart behind each position without getting into the specific teachings of each. This way we can see why we choose the position we choose.
1 Corinthians 9:20-23 Romans 10:12-15 1 Corinthians 3:6
As we look to church, what is the target audience the pastor is preaching to. Should we seek to bring in everyone, or should we be focusing on church for Christians? Today we discuss.
Matthew 6:1-7
Prayer is an important thing for our walk with Christ, but do we need to publicly display our prayers because we are supposed to. Today I address why Prayer does not show up on my videos.
Matthew 6:1-8
Today we talk about the three verses Rick Warren uses to justify handing his church over to a female pastor. This shows that he is what many of us said he was all along.
Matthew 28:19-20 Acts 2 Joel 2:28 John 20:17 1 Timothy 2:9-15
Today we talk about the three ways to read then Bible so you better understand God's Word. These are all to be done together; each has a purpose in your understand of the Word.
Today we will talk about our influences from the perspective of looking at what churches we are considering attending are into. I saw recently a church promoting an MLM on their website and in the same town a pastor who talked more about Star Wars in his bio than the church or God. Here are some thoughts.
1 John 4:1 1 Corinthians 5:33 Ephesians 5:11-12
Today we look at our responsibility in the life of being a Christian.
Hosea 14:1-3 James 4:7-8 Ephesians 4:17 2 Peter 1:5-7
Today we look at some of the preliminary issues with the He Gets Us campaign that has been going around the Internet. Who is is behind it? What is their mission? Do they really point people to Jesus?
https://hegetsus.com
John 15:18-19
Today, our country is suffering from our lack of knowledge, but it is completely our ignorance that leads to this as we live in the most knowledgeable time ever. We are perishing because we have forgotten to take the time to learn.
James 3:1 2 Peter 2:12-14 Hosea 4:6 Habakkuk 2:2-3
Today we talk about why many churches are small and can't be found by the world. It is important that we use our current technology, mostly a website with relevant information. Hire a web developer who can get you a site that is not too expensive.
Hebrews 10:23-25 Matthew 5:14-16 Matthew 10:16 2 Timothy 4:1-2
Today we talk about some pitfalls many Christian parents make when raising up their kids.
1 Samuel 2:26 Luke 2:52 Proverbs 22:6 Ephsians 6:4 John 6:44-45
Today we look at the recent viral Mall of American Jesus Saves man to see if what he was doing is really Christian persecution or something else. This is my take.
Acts 5:26-29 Matthew 10:16 John 3:16 Titus 1:7 Luke 2:52 1 John 5:16
Kingdom Bizness https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pc0TlT0rugY
Today we take a look at prayer, American prayer, and what our prayer life looks like verses what it should look like. Here we will talk about Situational Prayer and how we should regularly talk to God.
Matthew 6:5-8 James 4:3 James 1:2-4
Today we talk about why America is collapsing, and the factors that led up to that. We will provide a few solutions for us as Christians.
Hosea 4:6 Isaiah 5:13 2 Peter 1:5-7
The Bible tells us to consider it joy when we encounter trials. Here we look at the consequences of God NOT giving Joseph trials and what could have happened in the world.
James 1:2-4 Genesis 37 Genesis 39-46
With a new year right around the corner, we will talk about how to grow your faith by reading your Bible at least once this year and adding regular prayer to your day.
Today we talk from Isaiah about reasons why society is collapsing and leaving us with many people who have simply cast off all rationality and morality to pursue personal pleasure. What do the Old Testament prophets have to say about this?
Isaiah 5:11-2 Isaiah 5:20
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This week we talk about the Lorie Smith website case that is in the supreme court. We will talk about why the Colorado law goes too far, but also why the people approached for these services should do the service. Watch for my descenting opinion and see if it all makes sense to you.
Matthew 10:16-23
This week we talk about the Respect of Marriage act, and why this is the mark of the coming judgment on America.
Genesis 11:1-9
Today we talk about the origins of many heresys and why they came out of the Christian church. What makes the difference between a heresy and a theological difference? We will discuss these today.
Today I look at some quotes from a strong advocate for the Free Grace movement. I point out that this is not merely a different take on some Scriptural passages, but out right heresy in many places.
Matthew 7:21-23 Titus 1:16 Ephesians 2:10 Titus 2:14
We need to focus more on God and less on elections. God will set up the governments and He will place them mostly based on our obedience to His word as a country. We are failing it, and today, we discuss.
Daniel 2:21
This week we discuss what repentance really means and how it applies to our life. We will also look at two types of repentance that we need to think about.
Luke 3:8-14 Romans 9:6 Matthew 7:21 Titus 2:14 1 John 1:9
This week in the Daily Walk we talk about the difference between playing church and those who are really committed Christians. We look at what a Christian and what a person playing church looks like from the Bible.
John 8:31-32 Amos 5:21-23
Today we talk about being prepared for the end times by trusting in God and having options. Here we will talk about two sections of scripture.
Matthew 6:25-34 Ecclesiastes 11:1-6
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Big tech is starting the conservative purge. Mind you, this does not have as much to do with the "conservative" view as the specific things the Bible teaches. Today we talk about what they are doing to silence their opposition and how they are succeeding.
Half My Life: https://www.ourwalkinchrist.com/books/half-my-life
Today we talk about how unpredictable the world can be and how the world does not always go as it always had. Peter gives us this warning that the end will come when we do not know. This means today is the time to repent and turn to Christ.
2 Peter 3:3-7
Today we talk about a balance between reading books and reading the Bible. There are endless books in the world and they can (but don't have to) interfere with getting to know God.
Ecclesiastes 12:12
Today we talk about America, the Culture War, and what we should be doing. Also, did Judas Iscariot betray Jesus to start a revolution? We will look at this in context of the culture war.
Acts 1:6 John 6:15 Matthew 26:14-16
Today we talk about what evangelism is and how to make disciples. It takes understanding the Bible, knowing the peace of Christ, and conveying that information to others.
Matthew 28:16-20
The biggest part of sanctification is understanding what sin is in our life and that only comes from learning the Bible. Without spending time in the Word we cannot even know what we need to do as Christians.
Romans 7:4-12
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The digital revolution gave us access to universal digital bibles including all the translations possible. But it also gave us infinite distractions. Here we talk about the advantages and disadvantages of using digital bibles in your daily routine.
Today we talk about Jesus: how and why He has two fathers while not having a father at all. Why is this an important doctrine?
Matthew 22:41-46 Psalm 110:1 Matthew 3:16-17
Today we talk about the dangers of calling good evil and evil good. Our culture is seeped in people who are always calling evil good and good evil. We need to take a bold stand on Christ and show the true light.
Isaiah 20:5 Proverbs 17:20
Today we talk about whether we should share our faith in our increasingly polarized world. We talk about moral codes, free will, and a current politician.
Matthew 26:39
Today we look at the Psalms, Micah, and 2 Peter and address the question about where God is. We have abandoned God ourselves and we are under His judgment, but those who stand firm will be saved and the mockers and scoffers will fall under His judgment in the end.
Psalm 42:3 Psalm 42:10 2 Peter 3:3-4 Micah 7:10
Today we tackle the idea that is often taught that no one can refute your testimony, therefore, that is how you share the Gospel. This is a wrong sentiment and we need to stop saying it and I will explain today.
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2 Corinthians 11:14 1 John 4:1 1 Timothy 4:1
Today we will talk about the social and moral decline in America and how it is tied to Judges and everyone doing what is right in their own eyes.
Judges 21:25 Proverbs 21:2 Matthew 7:13-14 Matthew 7:21-23
As Christians mature, they tend to be orentated toward either truth or grace. Ideally, the Christian will have both truth and grace. Today we talk about the dangers of each error.
Today we talk about persecution in America, what form it takes, and why it is expected. When we stand on the truth, troubles will come. We need to stand for Christ in the small things without worrying about the end result because God will take care of us when we stand on Him.
Revelation 6:9-11 Matthew 5:11-12 Luke 16:10
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Today we talk about how many people do not know about Christ for themselves, but rather adopt ideas from the world around them. We will set the record straight today. Isaiah 2:6 Zephaniah 1:12
Josiah's Sanctification: https://www.ourwalkinchrist.com/books/josiah-s-sanctification
With the overturning of Roe vs Wade, it did not ban abortion, it passed the decisions back to states and the people. The nation is divided, about half of them banning abortion and half fully legalizing. Ultimately, however, this is an issue of responsibility. The reality is that many people simply want abortion to avoid responsibility, and that is a problem.
The Protestant Church rarely spends time on the Old Testament, but without it, the New Testament does not mean anything. It is important that we spend time in the whole Bible, spending time studying the Old Testament is critical part of our walk with Christ today.
Romans 1:24-32 2 Kings 22-23
As a Christian, we are always teetering between the world and God. Should we isolate ourselves like the old monks or should we be forever in the world? Today we will talk about these principles and how to balance your life in Christ.
Before the original disciples passed away, heresy already started creeping into the church. Today we talk about the book of Jude and the final advice that Jude gives us regarding the way to interact in the church.
Jude 1:20-23 Proverbs 3:5 Matthew 6:5-8 James 1:12 Matthew 24:32-33 Titus 3:3 James 5:19-20
Why was the church established and are we required to join one? Today we talk about the founding of the church, what it means, and whether we should join one. I also talk about a possible reason the church was established.
James 5:12 Titus 1:5 Hebrews 10:23-25
Today we talk about why there is no judge for God. He is the standard by which all things are judged, and as a result there is no judge for Him, but rather, He is the ultimate judge over people who were truly wicked.
Romans 3:23 Genesis 15:13-16 Genesis 6:5-7 Titus 2:14 Ephesians 2:10
Today we talk about the overturning of Roe vs Wade and why it is critical for the survival of the country. In short, God judges nations and the United States was set up to be under different laws. Allowing states to choose their laws will prevent God from judging the whole nation, but rather, will judge states instead.
Genesis 15:12-16 Galatians 6:7-8 Matthew 5:29-30
Today we talk about being unequally yoked and what this verse means. It goes way beyond simply being saved or not saved. Today we talk about the consequences of being unequally yoked.
2 Corinthians 6:14-18
Today we talk about the stumbling blocks we place in front of our own eyes that cause us to stumble. The sin and temptation is not always from outside ourselves, but usually from the inside. Today we talk about what to do about the stumbling blocks we put in front of our eyes.
James 1:13-15 Job 15:35 Titus 3:3 Isaiah 59:4 Psalm 101:3
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Today we will talk about how large churches should be and how to determine if you are in a good church. With some exceptions, usually the smaller churches are more biblically sound. If you find yourself in a large church that is more pop psychology than Christian theology, you should leave and find a small church where the Bible is at the center.
Not all families are dysfunctional and today we will talk about what a dysfunctional family is and how we can live our lives as Christians.
Today we are celebrating 1000 subscribers on the Our Walk in Christ Youtube Channel. I talk about the history of the channel and the future direction.
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Today we talk about Sola Scriptura and how most of us are not really affirming the doctrine as we often claim to. Today I explain how to apply Scripture Alone to our daily Bible study.
2 Timothy 3:16
As we live our Christian life, we all need a pastor to help us in our life. We should have people around us, not just our equals, but also people who have authority and soundness in Scriptures. Sadly many churches do not have pastors or leaders, so many people are sheep without a shepherd.
Today we talk about prophecy, how it works, and why we need to be cautious of anyone declaring that "God has said". I include my own hilarious story of a false prophet.
1 Kings 13
Today we talk about speaking the truth in the context of the movements seeking to corrupt our children. I talk about several recent articles and why we need to be bold in proclaiming the truth to some members of society.
Faith demonstrates our faith, it does not cause faith. Today we will look what is faith and how do we reconcile salvation by faith vs works.
Ephesians 2:8-9 James 2:14-26 1 John 3:17
Today we will talk about the importance of reading the Bible. While James is very clear that we are to be a doer of the word and not merely a hearer, we must hear the Word before being a doer.
James 1:23-25 2 Timothy 3:16-17
Today we will talk about Habakkuk and how it relates to modern America, and why God's judgment is upon us. We may be beyond help, but hope is found only for the saved.
Habakkuk Job 13:15
Today we will talk about digital assets and the church. We need to focus on making sure people can find our churches when they are looking. We will talk about websites, the dangers of social media, and other aspects of church in 2022.
Heresy is destructive. Today we summarize a book that followed the teachings which laid the work for Jim Jones and the massacre that followed. We will also talk about how these principles relate to some of what is going on in the current world.
Book: https://amzn.to/3AR7355
Crowds are dangerous, and we can all get caught up. God can even work in such sovereignty to accomplish His ultimate good even through the world's most evil events. Today we look at Matthew 27:24-26 and what we can learn about God's ultimate plans.
Matthew 27:24-26
Today we talk about the increase in crime, how Andrew Coumo will not be charged for the sexual mis-conduct, a group of gangsters were not charged for a gunfight in a residential neighborhood, and NYC will not prosecuting a lot of major crimes. If we, as a society, will not punish these criminals, God will see fit to judge our land. Herein we see the details.
Nahum 2:1-2 Numbers 35:31-34 Deuteronomy 28:20-24
Today we will discuss the meaning of life. I record this from Slab City, CA where a bunch of people have joined together in an off-grid community to live in what is called "The last free place on earth" and it begs the question about what is the meaning of life. Is it to just avoid society or is it more? What is the example Christ gives us?
Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 Titus 2:14
Spending time in the Bible is critical for our walk with Christ. Today we talk about ways to read the Bible, translation to use, and reasons to get through the Bible this year. We talk about many factors today to encourage you to read the Bible from cover to cover this year.
My Preferred Translations: NASB HCSB KJV NKJV ESV NLT
In the book of Jonah, God sends the prophet to the enemy of the Israelites to preach repentance. Jonah didn't want to go, and he even begrudged God for having mercy on his enemies. But God didn't just let the people of Nineveh off the hook for their sin, he relented only when they repented of their sin.
Jonah 1-4
Journalists in America have always given us propaganda. As I read a book on the Malachi 4 prophecy of Elijah returning. Over 100 years ago, journalists knew about the false teachings and fallouts of a "healing minister", but they chose to raise them up at prophets anyway. This is like our modern day world where we are being told about all manner of issues, and the journalists are giving us the propaganda instead of truth, and it is even at the direction of the government. Resist the lies and speak always the truth.
Big Tech is taking over the world and many people are so tied to tech for even sharing the Gospel. We need to be warned that Big Tech is hostile to the message of Christ and it is possible for us to lose access to Christ if we are only accustomed to accessing our Bible and ministry online. Get offline and learn to seek Christ without technology.
Galatians 1:8
Big Tech wants to control the next religious experience. Here we talk about how the pandemic shaped the church, mostly for the worse. Here we look at a new "ministry" and how it relates to the Metaverse and the next big shaping of false faith.
1 Corinthians 1:10-13 Romans 1:24-27
Video: https://www.bitchute.com/video/vvrIpuN6wLPg/
NYT Article: https://archive.ph/maViz
This generation is getting worse. But just because we are in a wicked generation, that does not mean we also must be wicked. The Bible tells us to resist this, and even expose the evil in this world. Listen in on what the Bible says.
Matthew 12:39-45 Ephesians 5:11-14
Today we talk about a research group that has been working on writing sermons and books for many pastors, especially the larger pastors. Today we talk about the Docent Research Group, which is also run by people who subscribe to modern liberal movements including CRT and LGBTQ agendas. This could be what is weakening the church.
Review: https://youtu.be/WGIwXDufbi4
Docent: https://www.docentgroup.com/
Every generation thinks that the end is near. Is it? Today we will talk about the predictions and the signs of the times. We will discuss why this could be, is not necessarily the end of days.
2 Peter 3:3-5
As our society pushes more progressive messages, what is our response to companies who push agendas that do not line up with the Scriptures? Should we protest or boycott? Should we stop buying the products? Today we will look at what the Bible says in relation to some new commercials that have appeared this week.
Ephesians 5:6-13 Romans 1:28-32
Today we talk about what Paul writes to Titus about the need for people to be sound in doctrine to be able to refute the people preaching wrong teachings. Here we look at Titus 1:9-11
Today we talk about casting our pearls before swine. What does that mean and how can an understanding of this verse help us in the current culture war being waged in all of society. We will look at several verses dealing with this subject.
Matthew 21:23-27 Matthew 7:6 Proverbs 26:4
The church is full of unbelievers, especially in our modern age. On the heels of discussing church government, we want to talk about congregationally-led churches. On this video we talk about the unsaved in the world and the church, how that happened, and what we are to do.
Matthew 7:13-14 Matthew 7:21-23 Matthew 13:24-30 Matthew 13:36-42 Romans 12:1
Today we look at the importance of taking the first part of Genesis at face value. We need to start the Bible with an approach to believing the Word of God. This booklet by John MacArthur will give us the principles we need to start our understanding of the Bible correctly.
Booklet: https://www.gty.org/store/booklets/45CREATION/straight-answers-about-creation
Sermon: https://www.gty.org/library/sermons-library/GTY148/straight-answers-about-creation
The Bible is a powerful book. The Bible comes to us over a length of time and it has been presevered powerfully over the years. What is more, the Bible transforms those who read it and take it to heart. The impact the Bible has on the world is enough to trust it, and here we talk more about this topic.
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America specifically is under attack and the American Christians are not taking a stand on faith like they should be. Today we look to Joshua to learn about what we need to do as Christians, not only in America, but also around the world.
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America specifically is under attack and the American Christians are not taking a stand on faith like they should be. Today we look to Joshua to learn about what we need to do as Christians, not only in America, but also around the world.
Joshua 24:15 Revelation 3:15-16 Joshua 24:16-18 Joshua 24:19-20 Joshua 24:21-24
Our world is made up of laws: Physical and Spiritual. While even the observable physical laws are under assault in our modern world, the spirual laws have rarely been understood. In this video we talk about those spiritual laws and what they mean for our life in Christ.
Half My Life: https://www.ourwalkinchrist.com/books/half-my-life
Galatians 6:6-10
Christians still struggle with sin, and the fact we think it is a battle is evidence of our salvation. Today we look at the booklet from John MacArthur talking about Romans 7:14-25 to see if these people are Christians or not.
Read the Booklet: https://www.gty.org/store/booklets/45SIN/freedom-from-sin
The church is weak because of a lack of discernment. We need to examine everything honestly using the Bible as the standard by which we measure resources. It is not "heresy hunting" to point out the errors; Jesus did it, Paul did it, and we also must teach people what is right and what is not.
1 Thessalonians 5:21-25 2 Timothy 4:2
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The Great Lie is upon us, and it is a lie of subverting God's truth. Our society has adopted so many lies as truth that now even people who simply stand on the truth are vilified. This summary from Erwin Lutzer found in the latest Moody Church Media newsletter is a timely discussion of the lie and what us as Christians should do.
Genesis 3:5 1 Timothy 3:1-4
We often here the phrase, "Be filled with the Spirit", but what does that mean? Today we look at what the Bible says about being filled with the spirit while looking through a booklet on the topic from John MacArthur. We finish with some practical steps on what it means to be filled with the spirit.
Booklet: https://www.gty.org/store/booklets/45FILLED/what-does-it-mean-to-be-filled-with-the-spirit
Ephesians 5:20-21 James 5:16 1 John 1:9
The best thing we can do in our Christian life is leaving a legacy on earth that points to Christ. Here I talk about RA Torrey and his conference center as a lauching point to tell us all that we need to leave a Christian legacy on earth.
While a plan can be a good thing, sometimes we place more trust in our plans than we do in God Himself. Today we will talk about having faith and not worrying about Plan B because we have placed our faith in God.
Matthew 26:52-55 Hebrews 11:1 Psalms 37:4
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We have all heard that we need to be united as Christians, but Christ has not always united. Today we will talk about what we need to unite over and what we need to divide over. Stay tuned for a difficult and challenging discussion.
Jesus met with the crowds to love people and meet their needs, but He also withdrew to spend time alone with God. Today we talk about the balance and how we need to separate from the world to draw near to God but also how we need to come into the crowd to teach what we have learned.
Philippians 1:21
Should Christians stay isolated into clean, isolated bubbles? Today we talk about this trend of making the Christian version of worldly things. Such practices are not in alignment with Scriptures, so today we will be examining what is at the heart of the Christian Bubble and how to pop it.
Romans 16:19 Romans 6:1-2 Acts 8:1 Luke 5:30-32
Is a push for scientific evidence a violation of faith? Today I will ask if our modern push for scientific evidence interferes with faith, and under what context is such investigation appropriate. Here we talk about Answers in Genesis, the Red Sea Crossing, and other scientific approaches to the Bible.
Hebrews 11:1 Hebrews 11:3
Are prophets still around today? Can God give someone a prophecy? Today we talk about prophecies, prophets, and the interactions that God may use to speak to His people today. This topic can be hotly debated, but we will see what Scripture has to say.
Ephesians 4:11-16 1 Corinthians 12:28-29 1 Corinthians 13:8-12
We have become too dependent on pastors, internet teachers, and publiciations in the Christian life. The problem we have is that many times our easy teaching is not based on sound preaching. Rather than believing what you see as truth, be like the Bereans and search the Scriptures for yourself.
Genesis 1:26 Acts 17:10-11
We are commanded to have faith, but will Christ find faith when He comes back? What does real faith look like and how will our faith be manifest at the end times. Today we talk about these things.
Luke 18:8-12 Hebrews 11:1 2 Chronicles 16:1-6 2 Chronicles 16:7-10
We are all told to be tolerant. What does that mean, and why are people branded (intolerantly) for disagreeing with the common narrative. Today we want to talk about tolerance in the church, what it means, and how we should live out our faith in society.
Romans 12:18-21 Romans 1:32
As we see the police state in Canada arrest more pastors, we are now starting to see some good news out of California. There have been several CA churches that have been fighting restrictions, and the courts are now starting to rule on these cases. What could the good news be? Have a listen to hear more.
Death is a part of life, and many people have realized that over the years. But our present society has an irrational fear of death. Part of the Christian life is a recognition of the mortality of man, and the eternity of our souls. Here is why this is important.
1 Corinthians 15:54-58 Psalm 37:4
In a world where pastors are being arrested for holding church services and new laws make traditional Christian values illegal, when is the time to start disobeying? Today we will look at some comments from Erwin Lutzer on his newsletter from a few weeks back.
More on Erwin Lutzer: https://www.moodymedia.org/
Today we will talk about the emerging underground church in the West as the laws in our nation becoming more hostile to the true teachings found in the Bible. As the laws shift against the Scriptures, the true Christians will stand up and preach. We will be forced underground.
Revelation 2:8-11
We are in a world where people don't do the hard work of learning from themselves, but that is exactly what we are called by the scriptures to do. We need to watch our influences and learn what it really means to follow the Word. Matthew 7:1
Formerly free nations are now turning into police states. Our northern neighbors have lost basic freedoms and a church is under direct attack. Ultimately, this plan is against the Gospel, and today we will look at what is happening at Gracelife Church and how it relates to what happened in Egypt under Joseph's administration.
Genesis 47:13-19
Today we want to look at Judges and a parallel to faith in America today. Everyone does what is right in their own eyes, but that is contrary to how we are called to walk in faith. This reading looks at how the time of the judges was much like our country now, and that means judgment may be right around the corner.
Judges 17:6 Judges 17:1-13
Should we worry about secular controversies and forget it all to only preach Jesus? There are a few good approaches to this question, and I think it is a gray area decision. Here are two approaches and what they mean.
Should we go out to raise a revolution for Christ, or are we to live quietly while doing the next best thing? This video asks if Jesus was a wild revolutionary as some people suggest, or what He being as quiet as possible?
Matthew 12:20 Daniel 1:8
Today we talk about what faith is. What is real faith and how does it work? Are we living our life in faith or by the ways of the world?
John 5:2-8 Matthew 17:19-21
What did Jesus mean when He said that no one knows the hour or the day? Today we examine this section of Scripture and what it means.
Matthew 24:42-51 Matthew 24:1-14
Unity is called for by many, but most do not understand it. Today we will talk about unity, segregation, and what the Bible says about being unified in Christ.
Galatians 3:23-29 Ephesians 5:11-13
Our world has become zealous for a false gospel. This is not only present in the church, but it is also present in the secular world where we are banning syrup because of the black logo, Dr. Seuss, and even Mr. Potato Head. This is because the whole world thinks they are most justified in their own eyes. Let me instead press on with the real Gospel.
Romans 6:1-2 Genesis 1:26
Our world is far from God right now. When we take our focus off of God, we start seeing the problems and fears in the world. We need to forget about the world and refocus back on God so He will see our faith. This is the solution restoring faith in God.
James 4:1-6
Sometimes life is complicated. This message looks at a few cases where people lied and were still called blessed. How do we navigate the complexities in life with an upright heart? Here I discuss my thoughts.
Joshua 2:3-6 Exodus 1:20 Matthew 12:1-7 Matthew 12:10-12
'Pharisee' is an insult thrown at people who take the Word of God seriously. Today we will look from the Scripture and some other resources to ask and answer what is a pharisee in the light of my critique on The Art of Neighboring.
The Art of Shallow Neighboring: https://owic.li/asn
GTY Blog Post: https://www.gty.org/library/blog/B170329/~
Matthew 23:1-4 Matthew 23:34-36
The church has many great debates about theology and service, and here I want to talk about common goals and purpose, and the importance of service. Theology is important, and there is a place to debate it, but service is also a mark of salvation. This video is not an easy, straight process.
Jude 1:3-4 Jude 1:5-6 Jude 1:11-13
Here in America we are in a new era caused by radicals entering government. All the things the Bible teaches us are now under assault and it will soon be illegal to believe what the Bible says. How will we cope in this brave new world? These are my thoughts.
Acts 8:1-8 Hebrews 5:11-14 1 Peter 2:11-12
Many televangelists have come out saying that God told them that Trump would be re-elected. The Bible has some very clear signs of what a false prophet is, and these preachers are actually meeting that criteria. These are my thoughts.
Matthew 7:15 1 John 4:1 Deuteronomy 18:15-22
The vaccine has raised many questions, and in the Christian field, some have asked if it is the Mark of the Beast. Here I give my thoughts and reasons why the vaccine is NOT the Mark of the Beast.
Revelation 13:15-18 Revelation 10:7 Revelation 11:15-18
Revelation is full of symbolism as it details the end times. Today we talk about Revelation being a barometer of your faith. If reading through the end times terrifies you, it is possible you are not placing faith in God. Do not despair, faith will come when you stick with the Bible and prayer.
James 1:12 John 15:1-11
As the new year begins, we can't sit back and assume that the bad year is gone and the new one will be much better. I have a feeling that the new year will be even more hostile to truth than 2020 was. Focus on God and persevere through anything the new year might bring.
James 1:12
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Our world is going digital, but that is not good for any of us. Today I talk about fellowship in the church and how it is not achieved to God's standard by having church online.
Hebrews 10:23-25
This Christmas season, give yourself the gift of logical thought. I implore you to look at the COVID data for yourself and make up your own mind about whether or not you will spend time with family for Christmas.
Check the real data yourself: https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#cases_casesper100klast7days
The end is coming, and we need to be prepared. We will, as Christians, experience part of the Great Tribulation. Jesus gives us commands to be ready, but we also need to have faith in God during the midst of these things.
Matthew 24:15-21 Matthew 6:25-34
The discussion of The Great Reset has become popular, and this is a move toward a one world government. But we must not fear, we know that will eventually happen, but we need to focus on God, the only one who has actually completed a great reset, and He will cause another Great Reset in the end times. Listen in for a Christian response to The Great Reset.
Genesis 6 Matthew 24 Revelation 13
Common Grace is a theological concept that God grants blessings to all people regardless of their position in Christ. Here we talk about common grace from the Scriptures and how to apply it to our life.
Matthew 5:44-45 Matthew 5:13-16 1 Corinthians 7:14
Christians are being silenced, but turning the other cheek is not become a doormat to be tread under. This is why Jesus told us that we need to be innocent as doves and shrewd as serpents. To this end, we need to use any resources we can to preach the gospel, and that means we need to use alt-tech so our voices can be heard. Matthew 10:16-20
The election is over, but the race is far from won for any candidate. Many Christians are distraught over what has happened at this election. Some are talking about cheating, but I want to remind everyone that God is still in control. God will not have the election stolen from Him and He will give our country exactly what we deserve. Romans 13:1 John 19:10-11
Today we will tackle the question of whether or not Christians can eat foods that were forbidden in the Old Testament. We will look at the types of laws and what the Bible actually says.
Leviticus 11:1-8 Acts 10:10-16
Today we return to talk more about Holiness, particularlly in light of the books I have been reading, many of which have centered on the theological points of holiness. Can we know what holiness is or not? What does it mean?
Leviticus 11:44
The fallen world does not like sin. They do everything from normalizing it to legalizing it. They want to help people in their sin, and they deny it is sin. This poses a challenge for evangelism because the first step to being saved is to admit we are lost. As our world denies sin, the message of the Gospel gets dimmer. To be saved, we need to first become lost. 1 Corinthians 6:9 Galatians 5:16-21
Worship means more than singing before the service. Jesus paints a picture of worship that includes the whole of our life. Here we talk about Jesus's statements on worship from John 4 and how true worship includes music, giving, hearing the message, prayer, and even living our life. Listen in for a discussion on Worship. John 4:19-24
We don't find enemies any more pronounced than in American politics. This is not a political message, but rather, a message about dealing with enemies appropriately. Join us to see what the Bible has to say.
Matthew 5:43-48 Psalm 50:16-21 Psalm 35:22-26
Antinomianism, hypergrace, and easy-believism are all tied together and they are so integrated into the modern church that most people have never even heard the terms. Specifically we want to talk about antinomianism. This means "against the law", or that there is no principles we need to live as when we proclaim the grace of God. Listen in for an explanation.
Romans 5:18-6:4 Colossians 2:20-23 Colossians 3:5-10
Today we look at some scripture examining the question: Are we really saved, or are we deceived? Matthew 7 gives us warnings about right faith. Follow along and ask if you are truly saved.
Matthew 7:13-14 Matthew 7:21-23 Matthew 7:24-27 James 1:27
As we approach an election, see riots in the streets, and sexual misconduct is everywhere from our most popular streaming service to the California house and senate. As God looks down on the earth, will He find faithful, righteous people, or will He find people who are groping at sin like the Sodomites? The answer to that question will likely help God to determine who leads this country next. Genesis 18:16-33
Before we allow a church to speak into our life, we need to evaluate if it is sound. Today we talk about music as a marker for the soundness of the church. If we hear music that is about us, our problems, or making our life better, the focus of the church might be on people rather than God.
Philippians 4:8
Today we will document the further slide into apostasy and look at one popular company that has been producing a lot of shows designed to push the envelope of immoral sexuality.
NetFlix #Movies #Apostasy
1 Corinthians 6:18 Mark 7:20-23
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Our culture is really missing reverence. Things like comedy and parody have their place, but often times we fail to have reverence for God and His Word. Recently, Lifeway gave us a perfect example of how not to handle the Word. In the Gen Z Bible Devo, they tried to make the Bible relevant, but it failed.
2 Timothy 3:16-17 Isaiah 6:2
Today on our Daily Walk, we will talk about people who go to a sound church, but fail to let it impact their life. This is a fundamental part of false worship: listening in, but auditing the faith, not letting it transform you. Let this message from Ezekiel touch your heart.
Ezekiel 33:30-33 James 1:23-24 2 Timothy 4:3-4
The Christian Persecution in America is coming. On this daily walk, I talk about some of the things that have been going on in recent weeks that mean fewer religious freedoms for us as Christians. Will you take a stand, or will you be compliant?
Acts 4:13-22
After the governor of California shut down churches "indefinitely", John MacArthur opened Grace Community Church and issued a statement about his decision. We will discuss that today.
https://www.gracechurch.org/news/posts/1988
When we hear the pastor speak, are we accepting everything as Gospel truth or are we being a good Christian and examining the Scripture to see if what the pastor is saying is true? Any good pastor will encourage the congregation to test the Scriptures to see if their preaching is sound. This discussion is an exhortation to do just that.
Acts 17:10-11 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22
Art of Shallow Neighboring: https://www.ourwalkinchrist.com/books/art-of-shallow-neighboring
Churches are being forced online, but if we had a choice, are we better off meeting online or better off meeting in person? I discuss my thoughts as I experience a church that is open, but a ministry that is not.
Hebrews 10:19-25 James 5:13-18
Today we will talk about Kanye West's bid for president. Is he really serious? More importantly, is he really a Christian? Today we will analyze this walk in Christ and his proposal for president.
1 Timothy 3:6 Hosea 6:6 Romans 13:4
Seek the Lord TRULY now. Dedicate yourself to God and live like it to be a Gospel testimony to others around you. Do not be like the Israelites who did what they wanted and then ran to God when the troubles came.
-Hosea 6:1-3 -Hosea 6:4-6 -Isaiah 55:6 -Hebrews 2:2-3
Our world is obsessed with self esteem, but that is contrary to the start of salvation: repentance. We have to embrace sin in our life and call it what it is before we see the need for Christ. Once we see our need for Christ, we can accept His sacrifice.
Vanishing Conscience: https://amzn.to/2BeLe5n
-2 Corinthians 7:8-11 -Ezekiel 18:30-32
As peaceful protests turn into riots in many large cities, we are reminded of the Jesus found Himself at the heart of two mobs. Let's examine mob behavior and what we can do about it. -Matthew 21:8-11 -Matthew 27:19-23
As BLM becomes more vocal, we need to stand against racism, but without supporting the movement itself, which stands for a lot of things against scripture. Today, we talk about what we should and should not support in the current environment directly from the Scripture.
Article: /blog/thoughts-on-the-culture/sour-grapes-and-sin
-Ezekiel 18:1-9
In the Catholic faith, a priest is called, "Father", but the Bible says not to call anyone on earth your father. What is this verse really saying? Today we will examine this section of Scripture. -Matthew 23:1-12 -1 Timothy 5:1
Repentance is an important part of the Gospel. This is an element that is often missing in our Gospel messages today. Today we will look at what repentance means. Have you repented and turned to Christ alone for your salvation?
-2 Corinthians 7:10 -James 4:4 -Ephesians 2:10
A long time ago, a movement called Easy-Believism ravaged the church, but today, it is sadly just assumed. This had led to many people being deceived that they are saved when their life shows no evidence of conversion. So what does it mean to be saved? Today we will talk about that.
-Psalm 42:1
Some people love to hand out Bible tracts while others do not like them. In this presentation, we talk about the pros and cons, the mistakes, and the baggage around tracts in general and the chick tracts specifically.
Some people suggest that the King James Version is the only correct Bible translation we have, even suggesting that it is heresy to read other versions. But is that true? On this video, we answer the question that was submitted to the website.
A lot of modern churches talk a lot of 'Loving Jesus', but the messages they teach do not generally align with the teachings found in the Bible. So they all say they love Jesus, but is it love? Or is it just a crush? What is the difference? -Matthew 7:21-23 -Matthew 7:24-27
Adventures in Odyssey Lost Episodes: https://amzn.to/2SF953A
Testing and Temptations: https://amzn.to/2stdglm
The meek shall inherit the earth, but sadly, many Christians have seen out role as more milquetoast. We need to understand our power as Christians, but do not unleash that, being reserved instead. Today we will talk a little about this balance. -Matthew 5:5 -Titus 1:9
Who do you really follow? King Joash only followed God while his leader was alive, did he make it to heaven? Once Jehoiada died, Joash walked away from God. Do we really follow Christ like we say we do? These are my thoughts.
-2 Chronicles 24:1-2 -2 Chronicles 24:15-16 -2 Chronicles 24:17-19
This video explains a trend I have seen in online preachers as I have watched a few more people preaching their services on the Internet. While the possibilities are endless for a spectrum of teaching, some of the more exciting Internet preachers are smelting the Word Faith Gospels with the Church Growth Model to produce exciting sermons devoid of truth.
In our current isolated world, I want to encourage everyone to use some of the extra tiem we have focusing on God. Do not use this as a vacation to play video games and binge-watch television shows. Spend some time learning from the Bible, in prayer, and most importantly, spend time teaching your kids the things of God.
BibleStudy #Prayer #DrawNearToGod
-Deuteronomy 6:4-9 -Psalm 119
The Social Gospel is taking over many modern churches who start to downplay the importance of doctrine. This aboration comes from an overcorrection of the error of spending too much emphasis on theology. A balanced life in Christ teaches a true Gospel, empowerd by doctrine, leading to Christian service.
SocialGospel #Theology #GoodWorks
-Acts 4:8-12 -Ephesians 2:1-10
Hypergrace has been starting to gain some ground as many people are focusing too much on grace and focusing less on accountability and sanctification. While God calls us how we were, He has never desired us to stay in our old, sinful state. We are to move on, using Grace as a safety net, not as a lifestyle.
Grace #Hypergrace #Sanctification
The whole world is in a panic over the CoronaVirus, but as Christians, we need to remain calm and help our neighbors. We need to take precautions, but at the same time, we need to focus on Paul’s last statement to Timothy: To live is Christ and to die is gain. Be prepared, and help your neighbors!
Christian #Pandemic #Preparation
-Matthew 6 -Matthew 24 -Titus 2
Calvinism is a very misunderstood theological system that most of the opponents of the view do not understand it. This video addresses the most common misunderstandings. We forget that Calvinism was defined to address a heresy cropping up in the church.
Calvinism #Predestination #Theology
-Romans 10 -James 5
We live in a post modern age, and that means logic is not very effective in winning people to Christ, so why are so many people trying to use scientific methods to demonstrate the existence of God? Paul spoke to this very issue in 1 Corinthians when he declared that he desired to show nothing among them except Jesus Christ, and Him crucified. How does this message impact us today?
Science #PostModernism #CrossOfChrist
Our present Christian culture is being assaulted by many people who are claiming that homosexuals are born gay, and that means they can embrace that lifestyle. On the other hand, there are many churches fighting back saying people cannot be born gay. What is the real answer? I have a point from the book of Matthew.
BornGay #AffirmingChurch #Sin
-Matthew
Today we want to talk about having a mission and following the Holy Spirit even when the world seems to suggest we should be doing something else. Sometimes a church or a book might tell us something that is contrary to what the Spirit has given us. Do not let that distract you. In short, do not let the ways of the world distract you from what God has given you to do.
WayOfTheWorld #Proverbs #DailyWalk
Proverbs 3:5 Ephesians 2:10
We often talk of reformation, and in order to achieve that goal, we need to understand the solas that started the first reformation. When we understand the truth behind where the reformation occured, reformation will occur on its own. Are you ready to embrace the Five Solas?
FiveSolas #Reformation #Protestants
-Sola Scriptura -Sola Fide -Sola Gratia -Sola Christus -Sola Deo Gloria
Isaiah gives us a message of blessing for choosing to follow God. We will learn why, even though we are Christians, we still need to actively choose to follow God’s laws. God gives us blessings and rewards and peace when we seek His ways.
Isaiah #Blessings #Christians
-Isaiah -Deauteronomy -Matthew
Our culture has become prideful. We think all things will keep going as they always have; we think we are too big, too powerful to fall. But God has other ideas. Are we standing on the brink of #judgment? Today we will discuss a message delivered by #Isaiah.
ErwinLutzer
-Isaiah
Is God on America’s Side: https://amzn.to/2O6QevT https://www.moodymedia.org/sermons/god-americas-side/
The Church in Babylon: https://amzn.to/36DC3Fe https://www.moodymedia.org/sermons/church-babylon/
This video focuses on the lost son who ‘comes to his senses’ and recognizes that he is suffering the consequences of sin. My encouragement today is do not radically desroy your body on a whim because of social narratives. Take some time to think through your decisions.
JamesShupe #Parables #ProdicalSon
-Luke15
Today we will look at the two difficult seeds in the Parable of the Sower and ask if they are really saved? What does the rest of the Bible have to say?
Parables #Sower #Salvation
-Matthew 13 -Luke 3 -John 15
When people come to Christ, the first piece of advice often given to them is to find a ‘Good, Bible-believing Church.’ But how does one find such a church without knowledge of what the Bible teaches? In this video, I will talk about how we learn to determine what a good church is, and what the marks are that we are actually saved.
Discernment #Cults #Salvation
There is an idea in the world that we can live our own way and still be a Christian. The Bible is very clear, and we will learn from Jesus today from Luke 14, that we cannot call ourselves Christian if we are not willing to do the things Christ calls us to do. You cannot hold onto Christ and the world at the same time. Which do you pick?
-Luke 14 -Matthew 7 -1 Corinthians 9
Many #Christians believe Jesus was born in #December, of course, that is His birthday! But was it really? Today we go through some of the information presented in Happy Hellidays describing why Jesus was likely not born in December.
Christmas
Happy Hellidays https://amzn.to/2WupAhZ
Polls are becoming more popular in the Christian world and as more polls come out, some people want to use them to justify changing our beliefs to what the majority believes, but a poll cannot tell us truth, they only tell us where we are. This discussion looks at where morality really comes from.
Morality #Polls #Truth
-Matthew 7
I AM not amused https://amzn.to/2TlbeiY https://tlm.li/audiana https://www.kobo.com/us/en/audiobook/i-am-not-amused-1
In this Daily Walk we will at what #discipleship is and why it is important for our #Christian life. We will discuss what it is, what it is not, and why the Western church is not very good at it.
BibleStudy
-Matthew 28
Fellowship is important to our Christian walk in that we can help each other in our struggles, but also our Christian doctrine. In this video we talk about the importance of fellowship and where to get it.
Fellowship #Doctrine #Church
– Acts – Hebrews
Hezekiah’s Prayer: https://amzn.to/2rkmovd https://www.kobo.com/us/en/audiobook/hezekiah-s-prayer-1
In order to take a solid theological stance on any matter, we must understand the opposing views. For Christians, it is deeply important that we understand what the Bible teaches by learning the various opinions, even to the point of being able to defend them. Failure to learn the opposition will show us to not be able to even defend our own viewpoint correctly.
Theology #Opposition #Discernment
There has been a resurgence in the false viewpoint that our task as people is to improve the planet, either for the betterment of our society, or to help usher in the return of Christ. This view has seen a resurgence because of the modern day focus on Climate Change. The reality according to Scripture is that the world will end in fire, and it will be God’s doing. While we need to do our best as stewards of the earth’s resources, the resources are to be used to expand the Kingdom of God to save souls before the end.
ClimateChange #ReturnOfChrist #EndTimes
– 2 Peter
When #Jesus was on trial before Pontus Pilate, He was asked the question we all ask at some poitn in time: What is #Truth? This Daily Walk looks at #postmodernism and anti-truth in the modern era and how that aligns with the Scriptures.
-John
What is the reason for the rapid decline in #Christian maturity in our churches? Today I talk about what I think is causing such a trend, mostly boiling down to us giving away our #responsibility to learn the #Bible to other people instead of being dedicated to such dedication ourselves.
-2 Timothy -Romans
Books: The Wisdom of Crowds: https://amzn.to/2WKamXC The Vision of the Annointed: https://amzn.to/33jjtkC
In our modern church we are focusing too much on grace. Grace is a wonderful and powerful thing in the Christian life, but it is what we give our children when they mess up. We should be striving to follow God with all our heart causing less sin in our life as we mature in Christ. Less sin means less grace over time, which is a good thing!
Grace #HyperGrace #Romans
– Romans
People talk about wanting to obtain world peace, but they do not want to accept the one thing that causes world peace: The Knowledge of the Lord. From Isaiah, we find the future of life when the whole world knows God.
WorldPeace #Isaiah #KnowledgeOfGod
-Isaiah
Some people today believe the progressive way of life is better than following the ramblings of an old book written thousands of years ago, but that is simply not true. Today we tell you why from the book of Jeremiah.
Bible #Jeremiah #Christianity
– Jeremiah – Romans
Union Seminary in New York City recently brought plants into the classroom to have the seminary students confess their sins to them in the name of climate change. This is a very clear example of what the Apostle Paul said we do, and the consequences are terrible. Listen in on what happened on what we can do about it.
UnionSeminary #Revelation #Confession
– Romans 1 – Hebrews 3 – Hebrews 10 – Jeremiah 31
When we turn away from God, we risk being abandoned to our sin, and that is never a good thing. The Bible gives us Old and New Testament examples of the consequences of following our sin instead of following God. This video explains.
Gospel #Abandonment #Sin
– Romans – Isaiah
Sometimes we feel all alone in this world, and that is one of Satan’s tricks he plays on us. Today we look at a story about Elijah about when he thought he was all alone until God spoke to him.
– 1 Kings
Elijah #ChurchGrowth #TrueFaith
It is often asked ‘How God can let this happen’ during tragic events. The answer is quite simple: He can, but He has given us over to our sins because we have rejected Him! We cannot stop ourselves from sinning even in small ways, so how can we expect the world to lay down its sin and follow God?
– John 8:1-11 – Romans 1:24
EvilInTheWorld #Tragedy #God
We all suffer in our life and many people want to know why. This video explains five reasons for suffering according to the Bible: 1.) Sinful World 2.) Bad Choices 3.) Following Christ 4.) Oppression 5.) Spiritual Warfare
– Luke 13 – 2 Kings 18 – 1 Peter 4 – James 5 – Job 1
Suffering #Jesus #Sin
The Parable about the two men who build a house is talking about two people who both appear to be highly religous and saved. Only the man who builds on the Rock is saved. Building on the rock means we are living the true Gospel as a pattern in our life. What does that mean? Today we discuss that.
Parables #SolidFoundation #Repentance
-Matthew 7 -James 1
Just as God has a plan for his redeemed, Satan also has one for the world. Since Satan duplicates what God does, it is not surprising he has an unholy trinity, each person mimicking what God does in truth. This unholy trinity is rarely discussed, but will become known in the last days.
Trinity #UnholyTrinity #Antichrist
-Revelation 13 -Matthew 24:15-28
Our world has become increasingly violent and many people are left wondering why, but we have had the cause and the solution for thousands of years in the book of Hosea. Here is the answer.
Hosea #Violence #Faith
– Hosea 4 – Hosea 5
Today we will look at the purpose of spiritual gifts. Some would say they are to help build the local church, but I do not hold to that idea, because our first calling is to the Church Universal and our gifts are given to us to work in the ministry we are given by God.
Gifts #Church #Ministry
– Ephesians 4:11-12 – Romans – Matthew – 1 Peter
The Parable of the Lamp appears four times in three Gospels and three of the tellings are subtly different. Today we look at Matthew 5 and what the city on the hill and the lamp on the Lampstand mean.
Parables #Lamp #Integrity
– Matthew 5:14-16 – 1 Peter 2:12 – Matthew 6:1-3
There is an argument in Christianity about what is more important:
Doctrine Love
The reality is that both are equally important and we must have both in the Christian life. Here, we talk about this concept from the Book of Titus
Titus #Doctrine #Love
The world around us shows that God is real and that He created the world. But that Natural Revelation does not show us the kind of God He is. Today we look at Natural and Special Revelation.
NaturalRevelation #SpecialRevelation #Creation
The old heresy of Easy Believism spawned from a combination of ‘simple steps’ to salvation and a desire to accept people as saved even though they did not live a life consistent with Christ. The same thing is happening now as many denominations are turning away from the true Gospel because they do not want to accept that family and friends are not saved. We must stand firm in the word and love all people even if they are not saved, but preach the Gospel which is of repentance.
SocialJustice #Gospel #Salvation
On today’s Daily Walk we want to talk abut what made Hezekiah such a good king despite his father being considered one of the most wicked in all history. We suggest he had some very difficult beginnings all while watching the result of a father turning away from God.
Hezekiah #OTKings #Christian
The parable of the Vineyard found in Matthew, Mark, and Luke talk about how God is going to remove the Pharisees from their position of power and give it instead to the local church. This podcast describes the parable and gives us a modern day warning.
ParableOfTheVineyard #WarningToTheChurch #DailyWalk
The Bible declares that the gates of Hades will not prevail against the church. But what is the church? I content it is more than a building where crosses hang on the wall as many modern churches are no longer preaching the Word of God, nor do many of them seem to even believe the Word of God. This is just some of my collected thoughts on this topic.
Church #TaresAmongWheat #Christian
Our world is becoming increasingly hostile to ideas that are not in alignment with progressive thought, and that places the Gospel on the chopping block. We are commanded to go out into the world and preach the Gospel, and it is my contention that we need to stand for free speech so we have the freedom to preach, even if that means other unpopular ideas might also be allowed into the public square. As long as words are used and not violence, we have nothing to fear, particularly us who have the truth!
Gospel #FreeSpeech #Dissenter
We are living in the end days! We need to start living like it. As Christians in the past have lived like they were in the last days, the Spirit of God moved more than we see Him moving today. When we stop living for our desires and pleasures we find ourselves instead living for Christ. Let us remember Christ and His parables and start knowing He will soon return!
TheEndTimes #ReturnOfJesus #Christianity
Integrity is very important in the life of a Christian, in fact, it is a core staple of the faith. We are called to follow Christ whatever it costs us, and the hypocrisy of failing to do that is a key reason young people are leaving the church.
Christianity #Integrity #Hypocrisy
Understanding our sin is the first step to salvation; without understanding our desperate need to be saved we gloss over what it means to lay our wrongs at the foot of the cross. This Daily Walk calls us out to clearly spot real and identifiable sin in our life as the first point to accepting our savior.
As time goes by, more celebrity pastors of church growth-philosophy churches are falling into scandals. Hybells, Driscol, and today several insiders of Harvest Bible Chapel reported that James MacDonald sought to arrange murders. All this is to bring to light that our sin will find us out, and we need to focus on the truth of God rather than being part of a celebrity church.
JamesMacDonald #ChurchGrowth #Celebrity Pastor
Julie Roys Article: https://julieroys.com/chicago-radio-host-former-bodyguard-say-james-macdonald-asked-arrange-murders/
It is important in life to have a passion, but as people bought with the blood of Christ, our passions must seek to expand the kingdom of Christ. What does that mean in practical terms? We will talk about this on today's Daily Walk.
When we are born again we are a new creature. The old sins have passed away. Today we talk about a story of a former abortion clinic doctor in our town who was born anew but the people who picketed his former establishment could not accept his conversion. Let’s discuss this and learn what our response to sin should be.
I have a new book looking at Sanctification and the importance of God’s Word. This is available on Kindle Unlimited for now but will role out in all channels soon. The notes will come from 2 Kings 22 and 2 Chronicles 34 and we will do a deep dive into the life and times of this king.
Amazon Link: https://amzn.to/2Do4uLt
Our Walk in Christ was the brainchild of a young Christian. After 15 years of owning the property and using it as a teaching platform, I wanted to talk about how it came about and where it is going next! Join in for this brief history lesson to celebrate 100 episodes of Daily Walk!
Mailing List: https://tlm.li/nl
Holiness is often neglected in our modern Evangelical world, but it is central to the whole Bible. God is holy and as followers we are called to be be as such. This Daily Walk looks at our role in Holiness as believers.
Prayer is an important means of grace in the Christian faith and some of us are very good at it but others are not. This Daily Walk looks at some reflections in prayer and what we can do about it. Also check out the videos on prayer from the foundations study:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8v2SalRyZI
The book I reference is D.L. Moody Prevailing Prayer: https://amzn.to/2Ur7u3g
We all sin, but sometimes our sin holds fast over us and we have difficulty breaking away. Sin causes separation in our relationship with God, so it is important we identify and eliminate sin anywhere we find it. That is what this podcast will discuss starting from 2 Chronicles 34.
This edition of Daily Walk asks whether God is good. We start with looking briefly at the book How Can Anyone Say God is Good by Gary Miller. This is a great little fictional story that addresses how God is present in our difficulties. Ultimately, if we think God is not good, we may be looking at life with our interests in mind instead of His.
As our churches focus more on growing their numbers with marketing strategies, the young people growing up in the church are starting to lose touch with what Christianity actual means. I am reading a book from a young man who is a second generation Christian who grew up in one such marketing heavy church. Have a listen to my thoughts.
This is our final discussion on cults for now and we talk about what is the difference between a real church and a cult group.
When you join a cult, you are looking for something the group claims to have but when you are ‘in too deep’ you get a hint they are not give you want they offered. What are the Bait and Switch tactics cults use? We will explore them today.
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This video is the forth in a series on cults and we will talk about some of the tools they use to trap and manipulate people.
Link: https://amzn.to/2t9cA5c
This Daily Walk extends our discussion surrounding cults as we dive into four more traits about Dangerous Religious Groups. These are taken from How to Identify a Dangerous Religious Group from RBC Minisstries.
Link: https://amzn.to/2t9cA5c
This podcast looks at four traits of cults from the religious perspective. These are taken from How to Identify a Dangerous Religious Group from RBC Minisstries.
Link: https://amzn.to/2t9cA5c
Cults and Dangerous Religious Groups are all around us and we would be wise to learn about them. This video is a brief overview of cults and what they do to gain and keep members.
Here are the books I mentioned: Combating Cult Mind Control: https://amzn.to/2SiRbV4 Cults in Our Midst: https://amzn.to/2TnCBck Releasing the Bonds: https://amzn.to/2G6EQNs
Our conscience lets us know when we do wrong, and when we sin, it can emotionally burden us. Christ calls us to take that burden from our shoulders and give it to Him instead. Listen in as we discuss the principles of clearing our conscience.
The Power of a Clear Conscience: https://amzn.to/2sEJPNl
If we study the life of Jesus we see He often went among the crowds teaching, healing, and serving. He also had times where He secluded himself for the purpose of refocusing with the Father in prayer. We likewise need to learn what it means to be a contemplative in the midst of the worlds Chaos.
Foxes Book of Martyrs: https://amzn.to/2VVsehG
This is my 18th year as a Christian and I wanted to talk some time looking at 1 John 2 about the different stages of a Christian’s growth.
This is a new year and I am encouraging everyone to try to read their Bible through cover to cover this year. This video gives a few tips and some encouragement.
While on the way to the park to record this video I encountered the scene of an emergency and stopped to help. We are not promised today.
A friend asked me about how to find good teaching for the daily commute talking about how the only teaching he can find is on the Catholic stations. This is my response.
We all need a ministry when we mature as Christians. This video is my take on what we should be doing to serve God.
In our world of violence and anger it is hard to find hope, but this message tells you where to look.
On this daily walk we will talk about the difference between a pastor and a leader and why it is important in our modern western church.
In the Parable of the Wedding Feast in Matthew 22:1-14 Jesus says some frightening things about the people without the wedding clothes. What does He mean?
Today we will ask whether we should be joyful or turn our joy into gloom. We will talk about Jesus’ high priestly prayer and a statement in the book of James.
A few months ago we talked about Alex Jones being deplatformed and now we have another case. These companies and people are being removed for their words, and in a world becoming hostile toward Christianity, it is only a matter of time before true Christians are also deplatformed. Let Ye be Warned!
Often in our Western Christianity we get caught caught up in our own wants. Jesus confronts a group of people in that very case. Listen in.
We are living in the end times, and today we look at the list of End Time traits in people as Paul describes in 2 Timothy 3:1-6.
While the modern Church Growth Movement is focusing on World Peace, it is our imperative to realize Jesus did not come for that end. Listen in on His real purpose.
Naturalism is the philosophy that all things in this world progress by a set of natural laws. The Bible would agree. Listen in to find out more.
Why are young people leaving the church? It might be because the foundation of our faith has been weakened by the church itself. This video is about going back to the basics.
I recorded a video a few weeks back on The Statement on Social Justice and the Gospel but here I wanted to talk more about some concerns with the movement as a whole.
Today we will look at our emotions and how they are always valid. Even what we may call ‘bad’ emotions are still good in that they tell us about our heart.
The Bible is very clear on several commandments but there are a lot of areas in our social life where behavior is not dictated. This video discusses that.
The best lesson we can learn from history is what not to do. We all have a past and things we wish we could change. This daily walk encourages us to think over our past and learn into the future.
Today on our Daily Walk we will talk about sin, falling into sin, and breaking out of sin.
Today we will talk about the issue of Alex Jones being removed from several platforms and what this could mean for anyone down the road. Bonhoeffer was put to death for this warnings and we need to heed them now from beyond the grave.
Today’s daily walk will give us encouragement to slow down a little bit to focus on God.
What is faith? This is a topic often talked about but rarely practiced. Here we talk about it from Hebrews 11.
Today we will look at the verses in 2 Thessalonians about working and eating as it relates to some modern trends.
Pardon the bad audio partway through.
Idolatry was commanded against in the Old and the New Testament. While the western cultures do not generally worship little statues, we do have our own modern idols. I talk about these in this video.
On this daily walk we will address the question of whether we should study with electronic or paper bibles.
Today we will talk about the importance of having a home Bible translation to come back to for regular study. Reading other translations is also good, but select one as your main.
The Boy Scouts is no more as they are now re-branded as Scouts of BSA. This has caused some controversy, but it makes us ask some hard questions. Lets dig into this.
This is the final installment of the Lucifer Principle. I talk about the whole truth the author is missing.
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Many people profess to be Christians, but what does being a ‘Christian’ really mean? In this video I talk about this topic.
We need to focus our life with an eye on our eternity but forces are trying to keep us occupied with other things. This is my take.
Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit is a difficult subject, but in my reading of The Lucifer Principle I have found an instance I believe to be exactly what Jesus was describing when He warned the Pharisees about their words. Here is my take on the matter.
This is another video from the Lucifer Principle and the author has moved down a path of “nameless memes that happen to order societies”. Lets talk about this.
This video is a reply to the next section in The Lucifer Principle. This section gives us a problem but never talks about a solution, but the Bible has a solution for this problem.
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Today we will talk about the issues i have with the Answers in Genesis and Institute for Creation Research ‘ministries’. Mostly it is AIG many people hear about these days as they are produce trendy videos and documentaries and museums. There is not anything inherently wrong with these issues, but listen in for my biggest issue with these groups.
This discussion is on how to evaluate a church. We often tell a new believer to find a good church, but what does that mean? This video will let you know some of the things I look for.
This video is a response to a chapter from The Lucifer Principle and how the Christian doctrine of Total Depravity is an alternative but accurate explanation for the violence we see in nature; but only Christianity provides a solution.
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This video is a reply to the next section in The Lucifer Principle. This section gives us a problem but never talks about a solution, but the Bible has a solution for this problem.
This video talks about an issue with the origin of life explain in The Lucifer Principle.
This video is a response to a chapter from The Lucifer Principle and how the Christian doctrine of Total Depravity is an alternative but accurate explanation for the violence we see in nature; but only Christianity provides a solution.
This daily walk we will look into the answer to Pilate’s question of Jesus: What is Truth?
This video addresses the fact that as Christians we should have highest standard for conduct because of the person we stand for.
So many voices and noises surround us as we live our life in Christ. This is just a short little video to talk about whom we should be listening to.
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In our modern world some people are thinking it is not compatible to be a person of science and a person of faith. This is a brief discussion about how we can be both and what caused these divides to happen.
This video is the answer to a question about the faithfulness of the Bible. Listen in for details.
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This video addresses how to handle apparent contradictions in the scripture. We need not parse words, and if we are honestly seeking answers, great! Some people do not want honest answers, but sadly our Christian culture does not generally support answers to difficult questions.
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This daily walk examines how we are to learn to live as Christ would have us live in this world.
Today’s daily walk I talk about one of the signs of a true believer as it relates to our response to the end times. We have another book of the Bible that has not yet been fully fulfilled and it holds a key to our heart as a sign of salvation.
This is just a little tip and reminder to focus on what is important this holiday season.
So many voices and noises surround us as we live our life in Christ. This is just a short little video to talk about whom we should be listening to.
Today we will talk about why it is important to take our moral conduct from the Bible alone instead of the culture.
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This video is the answer to a question about the faithfulness of the Bible. Listen in for details.
This video addresses how to handle apparent contradictions in the scripture. We need not parse words, and if we are honestly seeking answers, great! Some people do not want honest answers, but sadly our Christian culture does not generally support answers to difficult questions.
This daily walk is about how often times churches get too large to want to do the right things and how Christians have responded to that phenomena over the years.
The bible contains several stories that are more terrifying than we might imagine by the sentiment in our modern culture. Today I look closely at Matthew 21 and some of the parables in that chapter.
Today we will talk about why it is important to take our moral conduct from the Bible alone instead of the culture.
On today’s walk we talk about the problems with the Church Growth movement and why it usually results in big churches that are devoid of Christian behavior.
Today we talk about why unity does not always follow in line with Christians. We are exhorted to be unified but it is not often the practice and this video discusses that problem.
Church of Tares Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9y9ly6YvCw
Today I reminiscence on the decline of the church from the digital revolution. Listen in for the problem and some solutions.
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Today’s daily walk we will discuss proclaiming the truth in a hostile world. Sadly the hostility of false teaching and viewpoints are becoming highly pervasive in our culture. This is an account of a confrontation from an unexpected source.
On this walk I discuss what Jesus says about worry. The NASB Bible calls this section of scripture The Cure for Anxiety. Our culture tries to make us anxious. They want us anxious to sell us things to make us feel better. They make us anxious to stay fixed to the news for ratings, but Jesus tells us the cure:
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Follow along and stop worrying!
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Today I address more content related to the predicted end of the world mostly in regards to people who left comments suggesting God told them exactly what the end will come (spoiler alert – one person’s date has already passed!).
There has been a little buzz about some constellation alignment later this month. A few people have asked me about it, so I talk about this current event today.
Today I reminiscence on the decline of the church from the digital revolution. Listen in for the problem and some solutions.
This was recorded a while ago when I was visiting Rock Springs, WY where I used to live. I was responding to the terror attacks in Paris the morning of this recording, but used this to talk about the calling of Christianity.
This is not a usual Daily Walk. On this walk I discuss my own time and place during the tragic and significant time of 9/11.
This walk was inspired by a recent sermon I heard focusing on missions. A lot of people misunderstand what missions are, and even worse we focus more on our own pleasures more than God. On this daily walk I discuss the problem with pursuing the American Dream rather than figuring out how to better serve Christ.
On this walk I discuss the fallacy that when we come to Christ, everything will go well for us on earth. That is not the case, and Jesus even reminds us in John 15:20 that we will be persecuted. We are commanded to pick up our cross and follow Him in Matthew 16:24. This does not mean our life will be terrible if we come to know Jesus, but that we will have everlasting Joy, especially in eternity.
On this Daily Walk I discuss progressive thought and how our western culture is radically moving along without Christian thought and input. Listen in on the scientific breakthrough that lead me to this talk.
Here is the article I read about DNA data storage: http://www.seattletimes.com/business/microsoft/uw-microsoft-claim-big-breakthrough-with-data-storage-using-dna/
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On this walk I discuss what Jesus says about worry. The NASB Bible calls this section of scripture The Cure for Anxiety. Our culture tries to make us anxious. They want us anxious to sell us things to make us feel better. They make us anxious to stay fixed to the news for ratings, but Jesus tells us the cure:
Jesus Cure for Anxiety: Matthew 6:25-34
Follow along and stop worrying!
Once again, the audio quality is not what I wanted, but the content was just too good not to share and I did not want to risk redoing because I liked the message.
On this daily walk I discuss the role of the Christian in the culture. We are to impress our love on the world, but not always our laws. God is strong enough to change the hearts of the people and if we are too busy trying to change the laws of the nation without changing the souls of the nation, we are setting ourselves up for failure. Change the hearts and the nation will line itself up. Remember that the Gospel spread in the Roman cities that were not 'Christian' nations.
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On this Daily Walk I have a look at a topic I have seen appear in a few movies and television shows: Angels and redemption. Biblically, angels do not have a means of redemption, but why does that matter in the scope of a story line? I will discuss the ramifications of this trend on this walk.
On this Daily Walk I discuss progressive thought and how our western culture is radically moving along without Christian thought and input. Listen in on the scientific breakthrough that lead me to this talk.
Here is the article I read about DNA data storage: http://www.seattletimes.com/business/microsoft/uw-microsoft-claim-big-breakthrough-with-data-storage-using-dna/
During this daily walk I discuss the Parable of the Laborers and talk about our modern day application.
The parable is found in Matthew 20:1-16
During this walk, I will discuss the importance of considering our influences in life. Since our heart is frequently a reflection of our life, we should be careful about what we allow in our head through our consumption of media, but we should also not be limiting ourselves to merely Christianized forms of entertainment.
Today’s Daily Walk takes us down a path of Shallow Evangelism. The American Church is very wide, but very shallow. We are very good at getting a lot of people to pray for Jesus, but our follow-through is to be desired. We should rather focus on discipleship. I give some thoughts to discipleship at the end of this walk.
We are too focused on living in Christian bubbles and we need to pop them to let the Christians out in the world. On this Daily Walk, I talk about Lecrae, the HipHop artist and his new book, Unashamed. This split is important for us to continue on our walk in Christ.
Jesus tells his disciples exactly what the parable of the sower means. In Matthew 13, Christ tells us that seeds fall in four locations: The path, the shallow soil, the weeds, and the fertile ground. On this daily walk, I give some thoughts on these four soils as they relate to our modern culture.
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Once again, the audio quality is not what I wanted, but the content was just too good not to share and I did not want to risk redoing because I liked the message.
On this daily walk I discuss the role of the Christian in the culture. We are to impress our love on the world, but not always our laws. God is strong enough to change the hearts of the people and if we are too busy trying to change the laws of the nation without changing the souls of the nation, we are setting ourselves up for failure. Change the hearts and the nation will line itself up. Remember that the Gospel spread in the Roman cities that were not ‘Christian’ nations.
–The audio quality is not what I want, but the content was worth sharing– On this daily walk, I talk about the use of electronic bibles in the form of cell phones, tablets, and projection screens. Some debate has ensued over the years regarding the effectiveness of digital bibles. Herein are my comments.
How do we respond to people not living by God’s commands? On this Daily Walk I discuss what Jesus had to say about the topic from the parable of the Tares among Wheat.
Jesus tells his disciples exactly what the parable of the sower means. In Matthew 13, Christ tells us that seeds fall in four locations: The path, the shallow soil, the weeds, and the fertile ground. On this daily walk, I give some thoughts on these four soils as they relate to our modern culture.
Jesus did not speak in parables to easily teach the principles of the Kingdom of Heaven. I know that is the regular teaching in Sunday school, especially kids classes. Jesus gave a much deeper reason to His disciples when they asked directly: Why do you speak in parables? On this daily walk, I tell you what Jesus told them.
Believers of the world, we need to stop trying to get non-believers to follow the rules and guidelines of our God. We should love the people of the world, live like citizens of heaven, and preach the Gospel. Let’s let God work it out. But if we are saved, we should certainly start living like it. All this and more in today’s daily walk.
There are over 115 English Bible translations. WHY!!!!
In this video, I discuss my thoughts on the number of Bible translations that are available. I frequently am asked about what Bible I read and is x,y,or z a good translation. I seek to read a different translation every year, and I think that we have way too many translations.
Here are my thoughts.
In this Daily Walk I discuss the importance of conforming our life to the Scriptures starting starting with our minds. Paul exhorts us to transform our hearts with the renewing of our mind. In the book of Ephesians he give us an outline of some core attitudes to adopt. The bottom line, if we confess that we are Christians, we ought to live like we truly are Christians.
On this daily walk I discuss the Christian implications of the homosexual marriage debate and other sins that were commonplace in the culture when Christianity was spreading. We should not be as concerned about this right as many Christians declare, but rather, we should just keep on going with the preaching of the Gospel. I can’t force the pagans around me to accept the mandates of a God they do not believe in! Rather than tell others how they should live, as Christians, we should rather be concerned with spreading the Gospel!
Many times we hear how easy it is to come to Jesus, and indeed, the burden is easy as Jesus does declare. Our invitation is free, but it is not without cost. In this daily walk, I discuss the Rich Young Ruler, coming to Jesus, and the cost of following Jesus.
We all tell our kids at church in Sunday School and evening programs to memorize scripture, but as a general trend in America, it is another place that we as Christian adults are not leading by example. In this daily walk, I talk about my key points in Bible memory.
A few books that I have read on the topic are: An Approach to Extended Scripture Memory by Andrew Davis Speed Memory Techniques by Armando Elle Scripture Memorization Made Easy by Leilani Charis
There may be better ones, but these were free or low cost on the Kindle and it is better to just experiment with what works best for you and o it rather than reading all of the theory, but those are good places to get a start.
With that…start hiding God’s Word in your heart so you may not sin against Him
During today’s daily walk I wanted to discuss politics and faith. No matter if you like our president’s policies or not, we are called to pray. Pray for the government and the leaders. As we enter the election year and the politics are flying in the news, we need to focus on praying. Pray for the country, pray for the best leader to be elected to the country, and pray for the new president no matter if you wanted that person elected or not!
The Bible tells us to obey our authorities as long as our authorities are not directly interfering with our commission to spread the Gospel. Pray and keep the two party American political system OUT of the church.
On today’s walk, I want to discuss a pet peeve I have…BIBLE TRACTS! I hate these things. Though I have encountered a few good ones, most of the tracts I have looked at (and that is many) are sloppy in their theology. They simply want to get a little prayer accomplished and then declare you saved! No matter the fact you have not repented, are not seeking to please God. If the prayer is done…you are SAVED!
Lets recall some theology and stop leaving these things littered around town. Listen to my discussion on Bible Tracts
On this daily walk I am discussing why theology is important and then I give some practical steps to learn theology.
Some great free resources can be found here: Grace to You – http://www.gty.org/ Ligonier Ministries – http://www.ligonier.org/ Desiring God – http://www.desiringgod.org/ Moody – http://staging.moodymedia.org/ Oneplace – http://www.oneplace.com/
Remember you should be studying all points of view, particularly in the controversial views. Ultimately, you should come to your own conclusion on theological matters.
Some of us are better at praying and others not so much. I am very academic so reading the Bible comes naturally to me, but when it comes to prayer, I often struggle. I make the effort and put in my time, but sometimes we misunderstand what we are trying to accomplish with our prayers. Do we seek to get things as if our Father is a cosmic vending machine?
The Bible is not as difficult a read as many books that we Americans like to stick our nose it, but simple reading can have deep impact on our daily life. We should be striving to reading the Bible quickly over the course of a year, but also to doing some in depth study in addition to that.
In this daily walk I build an argument for why we should read the Bible every day and then I lay out my strategies for how I accomplish that task.
Some of us are better at praying and others not so much. I am very academic so reading the Bible comes naturally to me, but when it comes to prayer, I often struggle. I make the effort and put in my time, but sometimes we misunderstand what we are trying to accomplish with our prayers. Do we seek to get things as if our Father is a cosmic vending machine? You know the prayer, “Give me this, give me that, give me this, give me that…time for bed!”