Finding Clarity: Recent Episodes
Curwensville Christian Church
There is a harshness to the words of Jesus concerning those who were doing great things for the Lord. Even in spite of all that they did, Jesus abruptly declares that he never knew them and called them workers of lawlessness. What does this passage mean and what are the implications for those who call themselves “Christians "” Here is the 155th episode, " What is the Meaning of Matthew 7:21-23 "
One of the enduring marks of the Christian life is hope. The basis for our hope is the promises that Scriptures make concerning God, Jesus and ourselves. Yet, these same promises can be a source of defeat when we don’t see them being fulfilled in our lives. Here is the 154th episode, " How can I understand God’s promises as conditional and unconditional "
It is not unusual to find someone who was once a part of the church. But because of hurt, disappointment, anger and even indifference they no longer are a part. So, what is the next step? Here is the 153rd episode, " I Gave Up On Church, I Am Done! What’s Next "
There is a comfort in knowing that the Holy Spirit prays for us as we endure difficulty in our lives. But how exactly does he do that? Here is the 152nd episode, " How Does The Spirit Intercede For Us? "
Because we are human, we continue to sin. This fact is obviously concerning to us, especially since we are warned that there is a sin that leads to death. Here is the 150th episode, " What Is The Sin That Leads To Death? "
It is common to hear various terms used to describe the eternal state of mankind. What do these terms mean and do some of them describe the same thing? Here is the 149th episode, " What Is The Difference Between Heaven, Paradise, Hell, Hades and Purgatory? Part 2 "
It is evident from reading the New Testament that fasting was a part of the early Christians’ walk with Christ. How do we know the importance of fasting for believers today? Here is the 151st episode, " What Is The Purpose Of Fasting? "
It is common to hear various terms used to describe the eternal state of mankind. What do these terms mean and do some of them describe the same thing? Here is the 148th episode, " What Is The Difference Between Heaven, Paradise, Hell, Hades and Purgatory? "
When we come to Christ in Salvation, we have been forgiven of our sin. If that is true, why must we confess our sins to God in prayer? Here is the 147th episode, " Why Ask For Forgiveness If We have Been Forgiven? "
Jesus stresses that those who refuse to forgive others, will not be forgiven as well. What does this mean for believers who have experienced the forgiveness of Christ? Here is the 146th episode, " What Does No Forgiveness for Unforgiveness Mean For A Believer? "
We understand that Jesus died on the cross and was buried. What happened to Jesus between his death and resurrection? Here is the 145th episode, " Where Was Jesus Between His Death And Resurrection? "
Cremation has become popular in our culture as a means of burial for our loved ones. Does the Bible forbid or allow cremation? Here is the 144th episode, " Where Is The Line Between Doing What We Can And Being Still And Knowing He Is God?"
There are principles that show that we have responsibilities to act, but we are also called to wait on God and trust him. Here is the 143rd episode, " Where Is The Line Between Doing What We Can And Being Still And Knowing He Is God?"
A pastor on T.V. recently said that if you were not giving your full tithe, you were not tithing at all. What if your circumstances don’t allow you to give your full tithe, is that acceptable to God? Here is the 142nd episode, " What If I Can’t Give My Full Tithe?"
God the Father, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit are one yet distinct as persons of the Trinity. Does that mean we can/should pray to any of them? Or are we to pray to God in Jesus name? Here is the 141st episode, "How Do We Pray To The Trinity? "
Sometimes as believers we find ourselves desiring to have nice things. Is that wrong? There are mixed messages out there in the church world. How do we approach this as believers?
Here is the 140th episode, "Is It Okay To Want Nice Things?"
As believers, we face situations where we have to trust in the Lord to help. While that seems simple, it is exactly quite difficult.
Here is the 139th episode, "How Can I Learn To Trust In God?"
As believers, we have been set free from the bondage of sin. Yet, we continue to give in to the temptations to sin.
Here is the 138th episode, "What Are The Keys To Resisting Temptation?"
It is easy to say that you love God. But sometimes the expression of the that love has to be more than just words.
Here is the 137th episode, "What Does It Mean To Love The Lord With All Your Heart, Soul, Mind, And Strength?"
Sometimes we find ourselves enslaved to sin. We want to be freed from it. We want to know that we are forgiven. But is that possible, when we continue to commit the same sin over and over again?
Here is the 135th episode, "Will God Continue To Forgive You If You Commit The Same Sin Over And Over Again?"
When people experience salvation through faith in the finished work of Jesus Christ, the focus for their lives should change. They find that their priorities in life change.
Here is the 134th episode, "What Does It Mean To Seek First The Kingdom Of God?"
Sometimes being told to "Simply Believe" is not enough. The reality of lacking faith is real to many people.
Here is the 133rd episode, "Why Do So Many People Struggle With A Lack Of Faith?"
The Scriptures tell believers that they have been empowered by the Holy Spirit. Yet, most are not sure what that means and how that is evident in their everyday lives.
Here is the 132nd episode, "How Can We Rely On The Power Of God?"
There are times when a follower of Jesus goes astray. At some point, the follower comes to his or her senses and wants to rededicate their life to Jesus.
Here is the 131st episode, "What Does It Mean To Rededicate Your Life To Christ?"
As a follower of Jesus, you are called to abide in Jesus Christ or you will not be able to do anything.
Here is the 130th episode, "What Does It Mean To Abide In Christ?"
As a follower of Jesus, you are called to be different in the midst of our world.
Here is the 129th episode, "What Does It Mean That Christians Are Not Of This World?"
When someone has hurt us, scars run deep. We know that Jesus calls us to forgive, but it is easier to hold unto to the anger and the hurt.
Here is the 128th episode, "What Does The Bible Say About Unforgiveness?"
Whenever there is a crisis, our tendency is to look for someone or something to blame. Recently, some Christian leaders have been saying that the current crisis is God’s judgment for certain sins.
Here is the 127th episode, "Is COVID-19 A Judgment From God?"
Jesus told his followers that he came that they may have life and have it more abundantly. If that is true, why does it seem like I am missing out.
Here is the 126th episode, "What Did Jesus Mean When He Promised An Abundant Life?"
The scriptures call believers to have the same mind as Christ. Yet, many followers of Jesus don’t know what that means.
Here is the 125th episode, "How Can I Have The Mind Of Christ?"
There is nothing more deafening than silence from God when we pray. This is especially true when we are seeking God in the midst of our difficult struggles.
Here is the 124th episode, "Why Are There Times When Finding God Is So Difficult?"
The Lord’s Prayer was given to believers by Jesus as a model of prayer. But some believers frown on praying the prayer as part of our daily lives as Christians.
Here is the 123rd episode, "Should We Pray The Lord's Prayer?"
Sin is a part of our everyday lives. We sin without even knowing it. Sin is real to us and it causes apprehension concerning the status of our salvation.
Here is the 122ndt episode, "Is There Any Way To Lose Your Salvation?"
Everyone has to choose what who they are living for. That choice determines the direction of your life.
Here is the 121st episode, "What Does It Mean To Die Daily To Myself?"
The impact of fear is real in our lives. It is also very real when it comes to the issue of our faith. Fear causes us to question God.
Here is the 120th episode, "Why Does God Allow Bad Things To Happen To Good People?"
Our culture ingrains the desire to be successful into hearts and minds of people. This however presents a dilemma for most believers concerning the issue of acquiring wealth and status.
Here is the 119th episode, "Is It Wrong For A Christian To Want To Be Rich And Famous?"
Satan is very active in his opposition to humanity in this world. In some instances, his demons possess people. The question is whether that can be true for a believer.
Here is the 118th episode, "Can A Christian Be Possessed By Demons?"
Since we understand that only God can know our thoughts and that not every thought we have comes from ourselves, it is difficult to understand how Satan can put thoughts into our minds.
Here is the 117th episode, "How Does Satan Put Thoughts Into My Mind?"
It is amazing to realize that believers live in fear, especially when it concerns their sin. It is not unusual to find someone who struggles with the possibility that they have committed the blasphemy against the Spirit.
Here is the 116th episode, "What Is The Blasphemy Against The Spirit?"
It is very popular in our culture to believe that everyone has a guardian angel. In fact, there is a whole cultural mindset that seeks to define the in's and out of getting to know your guardian angel.
Here is the 115th episode, "Do We Have Guardian Angels?"
Satan’s attack on believers usually occurs in three areas: temptation, accusation, and lies. Often it seems like Satan knows what we are thinking.
Here is the 114th episode, "Can Satan Read Our Minds?"
Culture is constantly shifting and the church often struggles to adapt to the change. The tendency is to make our preferences on par with the scriptures. A good example of this concerns the issue of tattoos.
Here is the 113th episode, "What Does The Bible Say About Tattoos?"
Jesus commanded his followers to take the gospel and his teachings to the ends of the earth. How can we fulfill that commission if we don’t have the opportunity to go.
Here is the 112th episode, "How Can I Be Involved In World Missions Without Going?"
Sometimes our questions reveal the internal struggle we have God. For example. we wrestle with the fairness of God in dealing with those who have never heard the gospel.
Here is the 111th episode, "What About People Who Never Hear The Gospel?"
We are bombarded daily with so many voices that seek to direct our thoughts and actions. The issue for a believer is knowing whether the voice you are hearing is God.
Here is the 110th episode, "How Can We Recognize The Voice Of God?"
The first miracle that took place in Jesus’ life was his virgin birth. But some versions don’t use the word "virgin" in Isaiah’s prophecy. What is the deal?
Here is the 109th episode, "Does Isaiah 7:14 Say "woman" or "virgin"?"
It is hard to believe that Jesus is working on our behalf right now. In fact, many believers are shocked to find out that our Lord is praying for us.
Here is the 108th episode, "Does Jesus Pray For Us?"
It is really easy to read someone. All you need is your ears to truly understand the heart of a person.
Here is the 107th episode, "How Is The Condition Of My Heart Reflected In My Speech?"
Every human being is by nature a sinner. As followers of Jesus Christ, we struggle against the sin that so easily ensnares us. Yet we do not have to struggle alone.
Here is the 105th episode, "Why Should We Confess Our Sins To One Another?"
We live in a world where it has become normal to openly mock and curse the God whom you love and follow. The struggle is knowing how to react.
Here is the 104th episode, " How Should Christians React When People Use God’s Name As A Curse Word"
Sometimes we say the most interesting things when we are being challenged. With our words, we try to establish our credibility.
Here is the 103rd episode, "Is It Wrong To Swear To God?"
When we face intense pressure from a constant stream of problems, our natural tendency is to give up. Yet as believers, we are not sure if that is an option.
Here is the 102nd episode, "Does The Bible Talk About Giving Up?"
Sometimes we find ourselves in the middle of extreme difficulties that we do not know how to face. Typically, the first casualty is our faith.
Here is the 101st episode, "How Can I Overcome A Crisis Of Faith?"
Bible reading is a key component to your spiritual life. But what if you can't find the time to read it.
Here is the 100th episode, "Is Not Reading The Bible A Sin?"
The concept of ghosts has always been a part of popular culture. The big question is what does the Bible say about the paranormal.
Here is the 99th episode, "What Does The Bible Teach About Ghosts?"
The answer to the problem of drifting away from the Lord is revival. Yet there seems to be confusion concerning what is Biblical Revival.
Here is the 98th episode, "What Is Biblical Revival?"
We understand that the scripture calls us to confess our sin to God. However, confession is often made without specifically acknowledging our sin.
Here is the 97th episode, "What Does It Mean To Confess My Sin?"
When our sin is revealed, there is always some level of brokenness over it. However, there is a difference between initial remorse and true repentance.
Here is the 96th episode, "What Is The Difference Between Repentance And Remorse?"
Coming clean about our sin is a major part of getting back on track in our relationship with the Lord.
Here is the 95th episode, "What Is The Difference Between Confession And Repentance?"
Trying to get back on track in your relationship with Lord can be overwhelming. This is especially true when you don't know where to begin.
Here is the 94th episode, "What Is The First Step In Regaining My Desire For The Lord?"
As a believer, the scripture commands you to guard your heart so that you don't fall away.
Here is the 93rd episode, "What Does The "Falling Away" Refer To In The Scripture?"
As a believer, you can find yourself not feeling good about how your life is going. It is possible to be in a state of life where you cannot be described as being spiritual.
Here is the 92nd episode, "Am I A Carnal Christian?"
Salvation is often thought of in terms of forgiveness and one's destiny in heaven. Yet, the nature of salvation deals with the transformation of a believer into a child of God.
Here is the 91st episode, "What Does The Bible Mean When It Says Believers Receive A New Heart?"
We are constantly bombarded with conflicting thoughts about our lives everyday. Yet we are often unsure concerning how to be led by the Holy Spirit.
Here is the 90th episode, "How Can I Know When God Is Telling Me Something?"
It is easy to find yourself at the point where you are very indifferent to spiritual things and Jesus.
Here is the 89th episode, "How Can I Overcome Spiritual Apathy?"
You will occasionally hear that as a believer you have authority in Jesus Christ. What exactly does that mean?
Here is the 88th episode, "What Is The Authority Of The Believer?"
It is not unusual to find yourself drifting into a period of spiritual emptiness. You desperately want to sense and know the movement of God in your life again; but you don’t know what to do.
Here is the 87th episode, "How Can I Overcome A Feeling Of Spiritual Emptiness?"
We often feel that living according to the religious rules of strict fundamentalism is someone's else's problem. Surprisingly, anyone can fall into the trap of legalism.
Here is the 86th episode, "How Can I Avoid The Trap Of Legalism?"
Each of us wants to live for Jesus. We want to be faithful followers of Christ. Sadly on a practical level, we are not sure what that means.
Here is the 85th episode, "What Does It Mean To Truly Follow Christ?"
We are told to give thanks to the Lord. While the command seems simple enough, it is extremely difficult as we live in a world filled with pain.
Here is the 84th episode, "Why Is Giving Thanks Important?"
When a person comes in faith to Jesus for salvation, he or she is giving Jesus Christ the control of their life. The problem is that the concept of "giving my life to Jesus" is very vague in North American Christianity today.
Here is the 83rd episode, "What Does It Mean To Surrender to God?"
As followers of Jesus Christ, our biggest struggle is having to deal with our own sinfulness. We struggle with the encouragement of scripture to stop sinning. Is it possible?
Here is the 82nd episode, "Is It Possible To Stop Sinning?"
As we try to cope with the guilt and the shame of our sin, we are often encourage to forgive ourselves.
Here is the 81st episode, "Are We Supposed To Forgive Ourselves?"
Baptism is the outward expression of the inward reality of the salvation that we have experienced through faith in Jesus Christ. But there are times when a believer finds himself needing to get his life back on the right track with the Lord.
Here is the 80th episode, "Do I Need To Be Baptized Again?"
Jesus tells us that believers are the "Salt of the Earth." While that proclamation seems simple in its meaning, there is confusion concerning what exactly was Jesus saying about his followers.
Here is the 79th episode, "What Does It Mean To Be The Salt Of The Earth?"
We struggle with the reality of suffering in our lives. We try to make sense of it. We plead with God to remove it. We want to know "WHY?"
Here is the 78th episode, "Why Do We Suffer?"
We live in a time marked by cool Christian slogans. They are usually hip and easy to remember. And we try to live our lives according to them. The difficulty is that sometimes we may know what they truly mean. That is especially true when we try to live by the statement "In the World, But not of It?"
Here is the 77th episode, "How Can I Be In The World But Not Of It?"
We live in a time where a growing consensus in North American church culture has emerged that views living for Jesus not requiring that I have to turn way from sin. Jesus accepts me the way that I am. The difficulty is that the Scripture communicates something entirely different.
Here is the 76th episode, "What Does It Mean to Backslide?"
We are often bothered by not knowing for sure what the Lord wants us to do. If only he would give us a sign?
Here is the 75th episode, "Is It Okay To Test God?"
It is very easy to be very critical of other people. In fact, if we are not careful, we can become enslaved by a critical spirit.
Here is the 74th episode, "How Do I Overcome a Critical Spirit?"
Our culture of toleration demands that we accept the actions of our friend even if it is wrong. This means that it is totally unacceptable to tell anyone that they are sinning
Here is the 73rd episode, "Is It Unloving to Tell Someone They Are Sinning?"
Conventional wisdom expresses that everyone is a child of God. Yet, there is a level of uncertainty concerning what exactly does that mean.
Here is the 72nd episode, "Are We All God's Children?"
The number one desire that parents have for their children is knowing that they have embraced faith in Jesus Christ.
Here is the 71st episode, "Does How I Raise My Child Guarantee Their Faith?"
Pets can be a major part of some believers' lives. It is only natural to question whether our animal friend will be in heaven.
Here is the 70th episode, "Do Animals Go To Heaven?"
There seems to be a consensus among many people in our culture that we all worship the same God. But is that necessarily true?
Here is the 69th episode, "Don't We All Worship the Same God?"
We live in a time where conventional wisdom tells us that the details of your faith are not important as loving and worshipping Jesus.
Here is the 68th episode, "Does Doctrine Really Matter?"
A look at various questions about those who have died. Can they contact us? Can we contact them? Do we interact with their spirits?
Here is the 67th episode, "Various Questions About the Dead"
What happens when a believer dies can seem like a mystery to many people. Yet there is confusion concerning exactly what happens when Jesus comes back to believers who have died before his coming.
Here is the 66th episode, 'What Does ‘The Dead in Christ Will Rise First’ Mean?"
What happens when a believer dies can seem like a mystery to many people. Yet the Scripture reveals a beautiful picture of what will take place for a follower of Jesus at his or her death.
Here is the 65th episode of the Finding Clarity podcast. In this episode, George will look at the question, Will I keep my body when I die?"
In this episode, George looks at how victory over sins that dominate our lives appears to be beyond our reach. He answers the question, "How Do I Move Beyond My Sin?"
In this episode, George looks at whether or not God requires my best on Sunday. He answers the question, "Do I Need to Dress Up For Church?"
In this episode, George looks at how it makes perfect sense to some believers that they should be able to sin because of forgiveness. He answers the question, "Do I Have Freedom to Sin?"
In this episode, George looks at the origin of sin in this world. He answers the question, "Did God Create Sin?"
In this episode, George looks at the confusion among believers about what threatens believers and the church. The greatest threat is not outside of the church, but within it. He answers the question, "Should I Be Concerned about False Teachers?"
In this episode, George looks at the how you can capitalize on the desire to read the Bible when you face the problem of not knowing where to start. He answers the question, "Where Do I Start Reading in My Bible?"
In this episode, George looks at the misconceptions some Christians have about God and the fact that they are not serious about their sin. He answers the question, "Does God Punish Believers?"
In this episode, George looks at the reality that some believers lead double lives. They profess faith, but they live like unbelievers. He answers the question, "What is a Carnal Christian?"
In this episode, George looks at how two groups of believers who wrestle with the thought of being rebaptized. Is it necessary? He answers the question, "Should I Be Rebaptized?"
In this episode, George looks at how Christians adopt nice slogans as a standard for Christian living without understanding what is being said. He answers the question, "What Does It Mean to Guard Your Heart?"
In this episode, George looks at the reality that some in the church are totally unaware that salvation provides something far more than just a ticket to heaven. He answers the question, "Is It Important to Spend Time Alone with God?"
In this episode, George looks at the reality that to people outside of the Christian faith, the concept that someone had to die a cruel death seems outrageous and unnecessary. He answers the question, "Why Did Someone Have To Die For Our Sins?"
A special episode - George looks at the issue of where we got the English Bible - Part 2
A special episode - George looks at the issue of where we got the English Bible - Part 1
In this episode, George looks at the confusion concerning what is the Word of God with so many translations. He answers the question, "Has God's Word Changed With So Many Translations?"
In this episode, George addresses ignorance of the spiritual conflict that believers are a part of. He answers the question, "What is Spiritual Warfare?"
In this episode, George looks the Armor of God and why it is important for a follower of Jesus Christ. He answers the question, "What is the Armor of God?"
In this episode, George looks at how for most Christians, church is simply a service to attend. He answers the question, "Do I Need to Go to Church to Worship God?"
In this episode, George looks at the struggle Christians have with the guilt and regret of their actions. George looks at the question, "What Does the Bible Say About Forgiving Yourself?"
In this episode, George looks at whether Christians are bound to its commands of the Old Testament or are we free from them? George looks at the question, "Do I Need to Obey the Old Testament Law?"
In this episode, George looks at whether it is possible to see a time when our personal sin is no longer an issue in this life. George looks at the question, "Is It Possible To Not Sin as a Christian?"
In this episode, George looks at how there are some instances where believers need to separate themselves from others. George looks at the question, "What is Biblical Separation?"
In this episode, George looks at how your feelings can cause you to struggle with the assurance of salvation. George looks at the question, "What if I Don't Feel Saved?"
In this episode, George looks at how a lack of gratitude is dangerous for a believer. George looks at the question, "Why is Giving Thanks to God so Important?"
In this episode, George looks at the importance of a believer knowing the Bible. George looks at the question, "Can Satan Use The Bible Against a Christian?"
In this special episode, George interacts with a special guest concerning how trusting God and his will is difficult when we face the intensity of pain in our lives. George looks at the question, "How Can I Trust God's Will When I Am In Pain?"
In this episode, George examines how easy it is to become legalistic about our spiritual lives. George looks at the question, "How Can I Avoid Becoming Legalistic?"
In this episode, George provides a follow-up concerning the nature of God's interaction with unbelievers. George once again looks at the question, "Does God Hear an Unbeliever's Prayer?"
In this episode, George shows us how to deal with the issue of firmly having your faith in Jesus Christ, but you cannot remember the "date of Your salvation." George looks at the question, "Do I Need to Know the Date of My Salvation?"
In this episode, George shows us heaven is actually more than our current popular views. George looks at the question, "What Will Heaven be Like?"
In this episode, George addresses the nature of God's interaction with sincere people who simply do not believe. George looks at the question, "Does God Hear an Unbeliever's Prayer?"
In this episode, George addresses one of the most difficult passages in the Bible to understand. George looks at the question, "Why Did God Forsake Jesus on the Cross?"
In this episode, George addresses the fact that emotions and feelings are very powerful forces in a person's life. They can also be a hindrance for believers and their spiritual lives. George looks at the question, "What If I Don't Feel Saved?"
In this episode, George addresses the numerous opinions and misstatements concerning what it means to forgive. George looks at the question, Why Can't I Forget When I Forgive?
In this episode, George addresses the confusion the abounds with some Christians concerning the celebration of Christmas. George looks at the question, Is It Okay to Have a Christmas Tree?
In this episode, George addresses the importance of believers getting control of their minds as they renew them and how we can do that. George looks at the question, How Can I Take Control of My Thoughts?
In this episode, George addresses how do we confront someone without being accused of judging them? George looks at the question, "What is the Difference Between Judging and Confronting Someone?"
In this episode, George addresses the struggle we have with knowing what God wants for our life. George looks at the question, "How Do I Discern God's Will for My Life?"
In this episode, George addresses the greatest threat to our spiritual lives is fear. Fear can cause us to even doubt that we are saved. George looks at the question, "What Do I Do When I am Afraid That I am not Saved?"
In this episode, George addresses that Jesus calls his followers to deny themselves and take up their crosses daily, and follow him. What does that mean and how is it possible? George will look at the question, "How Do I Deny Myself?"
In this episode, George addresses a election season has been marked by predictions of chaos and the end of our society. George will look at the question, "What If My Candidate Does not Win?"
In this episode, George looks at the struggle every believer has with sin in his or her life. George answers the question, "Why Do I Continue to Sin?"
In this episode, George looks at the struggle to comprehend what eternity is like from a human perspective. George answers the question, "Will There Be Any Sense of Time in Heaven?"
In this episode, George looks at how there are times when the struggles of life lead believers to question the character of God. George answers the question, "What's Wrong with Questioning God's Goodness?"
In this episode, George looks at how we have questions that need to be answered, but we are not sure if we can ask them. George answers the question, "Is It Okay to Question God?"
In this episode, George looks at how we find it hard to believe that God might be testing us through our difficulties. George answers the question, "Does God Test Christians?"
In this episode, George looks at how believers can begin to comprehend the truth of the Trinity since it is not mentioned specifically in the Bible. George looks at the question, "What is the Trinity?"
In this episode, George looks at response of some well-meaning Christians concerning the spiritual condition of those who have committed suicide. It is especially horrible when a love one takes their own life. Often Christians can add to the pain by raising questions concerning the spiritual state of the one who took their own life. George looks at the question, "Is Suicide Unforgivable?" George addresses the needless ignorance that so many hold to concerning the forgiveness of God.
In this episode, George looks at the silent struggle that many Christians have with doubts. It is silent because we are afraid to talk about it lest someone accuse us of lacking spiritually. George answers the question, "Is It Okay to Have Doubts About My Faith?"
In this episode, George looks at struggle that many younger Christians have with denominations. Did not Jesus want all believers to be unified when he prayed in the garden before he was betrayed as he asked the Father that his disciples would be one as they were one? George answers the question, "Why are There So Many Denominations?"
In this episode, George looks at our daily confrontation with temptations. Because temptation is the first step in a downward progression that leads to sin and defeat in our lives, we want to know how to avoid it. George answers the question, "How Can I Resist Temptation?" In this podcast George will stress the importance of our personal responsibility concerning why we are tempted and what we can do about it.
In this episode, George looks at the reality that we live in a world of competing voices: the culture, our selfish desires, Satan and the voice of the Holy Spirit. If we want to be led by the Holy Spirit, we need to know how to distinguish his voice from the other voices that try to influence our lives and actions. George looks at the question, "How Can I Distinguish God’s Voice in My Life?" In this podcast George will stress the importance of God’s word and our personal relationship with Christ.
In this episode, George looks at one of the greatest struggles that believers have: prayer. As followers of Christ, we wrestle being motivated to pray. This is especially true when one considers that Jesus said that "the Father knows the things you have need of before you ask him." George looks at the question, "Why do I need to pray if God already knows?"
In this episode, George looks at the question that every generation has to wrestle with concerning the nature of God's word. This is especially true in our culture today as the very text that Christians hold dear has been labeled a document of ignorance and hate. Is the Bible really inerrant and inspired by God? Do I really need to believe that about the Bible? George will look at the question, "What do I need to believe about the Bible?" George will talk about how one's view of the Bible ultimately affects one's faith.
In this episode, George looks at the universal question that everyone struggles with. Even believers with a strong faith cannot escape having to wrestle with this question, "Why does God allow bad things to happen?" George will look at the issue of suffering from a Biblical perspective.
In this episode, George looks at the question "Are we living in the Tribulation? " As American society is rapidly changing and there seem to be an alarming increase in natural disasters, wars and terrorism in our world today, many American Christians are wrestling with the question, "Is it possible that this is the end?" In this podcast George presents three thoughts that will help us to understand the times we live in from a Biblical perspective.
In this episode, George looks at the question "Do I Really Need Church?" Hasn't church become irrelevant in the fast paced internet culture of today? Can't I worship God anywhere I want to? Why do I need to attend church? In this podcast George shows that we have a wrong view of what church really is. A Biblical church is more than just a church service.
In this episode, George concludes his look at the question "Is God a Bully?" In this third part of his discussion, he examines the objection that is raised concerning what gives God the right to send people to hell who have never heard the gospel or good news of Jesus Christ. This discussion deals once again with the issue of whether or not there is such a thing as personal responsibility for our sins.
In this episode, George continues to look at the question "Is God a Bully?" In this second part of his discussion, he examines the objection that is raised concerning what gives God the right to send people to hell. Ultimately, this discussion deals once again with the issue of whether or not there is such a thing as personal responsibility.
In this episode, George is presenting the question "Is God a Bully?" In this first part of his discussion, he examines the accusation that God is a cruel bully because he wiped out people groups in the Old Testament. Ultimately, this question deals with the issue of whether or not there is such a thing as personal responsibility.
In this episode, George is presenting the question "Can I Commit the Unpardonable Sin?" This question has implications concerning the forgiveness.
In this episode, George is presenting the second of two parts where he answers the question "Can I Trust the Bible?" Today he is going to discuss if the Bible contradicts want we learn from science.
In this episode, George is presenting the first of two parts where he answers the question "Can I Trust the Bible?" This is an important question that will impact what we believe concerning God, Jesus Christ and salvation.
In this podcast, George explains answers the question,"Should a believer in Jesus Christ fear the final judgment?"
In this first podcast, George explains the purpose of the Finding Clarity Podcast and answers the question,"Why is the Church Filled with Hypocrites?"