Daughters of Promise: Recent Episodes
christine wyrtzen
Daughters of Promise is a 2 minute daily radio feature. Widely popular, and broadcast on over 700 stations daily, it is now available as a podcast. Christine Wyrtzen is the host. To learn more about her, visit her website. www.daughtersofpromise.org
What does a 2000 year old miracle of Jesus have to do with you? A lot. Find out more today.
Have you ever asked someone that? What's your secret to . . . ? Their answer might have caused you to replace a wrong belief in your life with a new one. A wise one. This topic is explored today.
Someone can be drawn to Jesus but have no idea why. The Light draws. Are you spiritually hungry today but have no idea what you're seeking? The Holy Spirit knows. Hear more on today's feature.
Have you given up on God because your expectations were shattered? Perhaps you prayed and He didn't answer the way you thought He would. Today's feature is for you.
Jesus once gave his mother a sharp rebuke. It's the only time in scripture it happens. What was the occasion? Listen to today's feature to find out.
Verb tenses can make or break a passage. The Pharisees asked Jesus a question in the present tense and he answered in the future tense. What were the implications? Find out on today's program.
What a difference one word can make in a sentence. Take the word 'so' in John 3:16. Hear the insight about this on today's program.
No matter how unstable our world and how powerless we feel, we are in the hands of a God who writes the future. None of these detours can stop His powerful hand from shaping what He has promised. Be encouraged through today's program.
Faith can be choked by many things. Deciding that something sounds too good to be true, or too preposterous to be true, can keep the miraculous from you. Is your will getting in the way today? Find out.
At birth, the war is on. We want to be the center of the world but were made to worship God as the center of everything. This dynamic is discussed on today's program.
Our beginning did not happen at conception. It began before God ever touched our Earth and made it beautiful. Find out more about this life-changing truth on today's program.
The ownership and favor of God that was poured out on Jesus at His baptism was also displayed a second time. It was proclaimed over you. Listen to today's program to capture the story in your heart.
It doesn't take much in a fallen world to shake us to the core. Frozen in place. Overcome by fear. But - there is a truth that gives us steel in our frame. We are held. Listen to today's program.
Your life was created with passion by God. He's the designer. And there was a life-long plan put into motion for you to discover. Listen to today's program and re-discover the wonder of your existence.
The story of Nathaniel meeting Jesus is a beautiful one. Do you know it? Today's program captures it for you and will change your day.
The most important things in your world today are the things that are invisible. The Kingdom of God can not be seen. He is invisible. His angels are invisible. The battles they win are invisible. Ask God to help you perceive what you can not see - over what you can.
Consider the last time God came through for you. You were so impressed, most likely. But in the big scheme of things, it was such a small display of God's power. In heaven, we will be stunned to see the vastness of His glory.
Oh, how our own perceptions lead us astray. Perhaps you are in a wilderness because you gauged something erroneously. This program today is for you.
Here's your encouragement for today. Do not take a vacation from feasting on God's Word! The devil never takes a vacation. Stay safe. This program is for you.
Are you scared of God's love? Would you rather hate yourself than let Him get close to you? This program is for you.
Sometimes it might be easier to live as though God is still angry with you. That's how many feel. They are afraid of getting close to God. Is that you? Listen to today's program. It's for you.
Sometimes you may be afraid that God hasn't heard your cries for help? What can comfort your heart? Listen to today's program.
Just because something feels like it is Jesus' idea doesn't mean it is. Satan poses as an angel of light. What's behind the light? How can you sharpen your discernment? Today's feature is for you.
Shaken to the core today? It is possible to shaken but held. How? Listen to today's podcast.
A momentous event can turn any hometown upside down. Hear about the miracle in Capernaum.
John the Baptist was a spiritual rock star. While he may have been tempted to enjoy notoriety, he quickly pointed out that he was unworthy of praise and was not the Messiah. There is a lesson here for each of us.
Who better to tell us how to live life on earth than the Creator of both. God made earth and God made us. Why do we lean on other earth-lings to figure out what to do? This is the topic of today's program.
Before I can forgive, it's important to understand the depth of what has been done against me. As the wounds were inflicted one at a time, so forgiveness comes in steps. Generalized apologies, and generalized prayers of forgiveness, are both inadequate for healing. This important topic is discussed more in this program.
The beatitudes can only be understood by those who have ears to understanding heavenly things. They make no sense to someone who does not know God. This topic is explored today.
It's easy to see someone who is happy and believe that God is blessing them. It's also too easy to see someone in perpetual distress and believe God is disciplining them for something they did. We must be careful of bad theology. Hear more on today's program.
There were several miraculous healings in scripture where a child was healed and given back to his mother. One involved Jesus directly. Find out more on today's program.
We were once enemies of God, afraid of Him and shy of relationship. Because of Jesus, we are now called friends. But the shyness takes a while to melt. If you are skittish today to draw close to God, this program is for you.
It's absolutely frightening to see someone taken over by the darkness. And it's absolutely exhilarating to see one taken over by the Light, Jesus. 'Takeovers' aren't always a bad thing. Hear more on today's program.
We look back at past wounds and tend to see them as wasted pain. Yet, the ache that is left after wounding can serve to be exquisite wounds in what they drive us to do. Hear more about 'saving aches' today.
Each of us have need no other person can satisfy. It might feel good momentarily but tomorrow, the need will be present again. Other's love is really a drop in an ocean of need. If you're left wanting today, this program is for you.
At some point in each of our lives, it will feel like our prayers are falling on deaf ears. We may cry out, "Are you listening? Do you care?" The life of faith is one where the truth of God's character and the reliability of His Word help us transcend past our feelings. If you cry out today, your cry has been heard. Hear more on today's program.
Extending compassion is important, but it's easy for us to overdo it to the point of encouraging self-pity. One comment that is easy to make is, "Oh, you poor thing." What does Scripture say about this view of our suffering? Find out on today's program.
When God gives a Word that requires obedience, oftentime we have no idea why we've been asked to do a certain thing. There is no context for it. Like Noah, who had no idea what a boat was or the rain that was predicted, he obeyed God in blindness and faith. This topic is explored on today's program.
It's easy to love and trust God when He's tender and Father-like. But when He's sovereign and holy, and asks us to do seemingly impossible things, love and trust can be threatened. We stumble over His character. How can we work through the distrust? This topic is explored.
Good news isn't coveted by everyone. To some, it threatens their need for negative attention. What is your instinctive reaction when good news is shared? Explore this more on today's program.
Temptation is a topic that should be explored by every child of God. We should know how to avoid it as well as how to turn away from it when it's right in front us. When temptation involves our triggers, there are measures we can take to ensure spiritual victory. Find out more on today's program.
What makes anger boil over? And when tempers flare, is it our fault or were we reacting out of circumstantial overload? Find out more about this on today's program.
Running out of inner resources is a frightening thing. Coming up empty sends us either into despair or straight to God in prayer. Out of the vastness of Himself, He replenishes us. How does that all transpire? Find out more on today's program.
It's instinctive to ask people we admire, "What's your secret for this, or that?" We take their advice to hear and adopted the truth as our own. Sometimes, it worked out well and sometimes it didn't. What was passed on to us wasn't wisdom. Find out more about this topic on today's program.
There are two levels of understanding when it comes to spiritual things. There's cognitive understanding and an understanding that only comes from walking out the concepts in obedience. Wisdom is the result. This topic is explored on today's episode.
We are all born with an insatiable need for attention. We are to mature however, to learn that the world doesn't revolve around us. Unfortunately, most never learn this and we experience them as self-centered. If ever a topic needed to be addressed from a spiritual perspective, it's this one.
No one likes to think about things that are painful. We go to great lengths to escape, to fill our lives with pleasant distractions. But what happens when we stuff painful memories? This topic is explored on today's podcast.
Christians can be naive. Growing up in a sheltered environment doesn't prepare children to navigate a complicated world. It is God's will for His children to be streetsmart. Explore more about this topic on today's podcast.
Would it ever be God's will to stop preaching the Gospel to a person? Actually yes. Jesus left Capernaum and stopped preaching, stopped doing miracles because they were filled with unbelief. Their hearts were closed. To explore this topic more, listen to today's podcast.
Have you ever been trapped? Doors closed? No way to open them? In God's kingdom, there is no such thing as trapped. Each locked doorway is really an entrance way to something spiritual, something that is sanctifying. Want to hear more? Listen to today's podcast.
When something is stolen from a child of God, some plot perpetrated by the enemy, God's redemption is engaged to give back more than what was taken. It may come in a different form, it may come in an eternal inheritance, but it will come! Be encouraged as you listen to today's podcast.
Thinking before you answer is thought of as a sterling quality. No one should speak without the desire to speak as Jesus would speak. But pondering before answering can also be calculating, manipulative, and reveal that the person holding back words is veiled and hard to read. This topic is large and I invite you to listen in today.
People give well-meaning advice. "Don't second-guess yourself. Just do it!" Yet, second guessing can be a healthy thing. Explore more on this topic on today's podcast.
How do others experience you? How we 'think' we come across and how we actually do appear to others can be miles apart. This podcast gives food for thought.
Scripture says that the power of life and death are in the tongue. Can words crush a person's spirit, and if so, what is the cure? Listen to today's podcast.
Bullies appear to have a lot of power. Actually, they are a house of cards. Their power is an illusion. For anyone who fears another, this program is for you. Spend two minutes and listen to something that could shake up an unhealthy relationship.
Laziness can be hard to recognize. It's mixed up with low energy, lack of purpose, and spiritual wildernesses. Explore more of this on today's program.
It takes humility to admit that you don't know something. Insecurity reigns and gets the best of us. What does Jesus have to say about this? Is there a cure for our fragile self-esteem?
God is known by many names. And each one will be fairly insignificant to us unless we come to experience Him - by that name - in a hopeless situation. Find out more today and see if there is a name that will resonate with your present situation.
Our names can be precious to us or they can be a thorn in our side. What does your name mean? Were you named after someone you love, or despise? And what do we do with names that are painful? Find out more.
What will convince any of us that God is God and there is no other? Only one thing. Find out more on today's program.
The Psalmist talked of waiting and longing for God's name to come to pass. What does this mean for us? Listen to today's program.
There's nothing more frustrating than being hemmed in, unable to move, unable to deal with the obstacles. Nothing is too hard for God though. He can make ways where there are none. Be encouraged by today's program.
Peace with God can be polluted by fears and insecurities. A beautiful love story is unable to transform us because of our own issues. How sad. There is a way for peace to flow freely. Explore this on today's program.
The talented, the strong, the skilled - are the ones who are prized in society. The small and frail are an afterthought. Not so in God's kingdom. Find out more on today's program.
It's in our nature to be bias against people who are different from us. North ~ South. Black ~ white. And in Jesus time, the educated were biased against anyone coming from the Galilee region. They would never look for a Messiah there. Explore this with today's program.
An event in the life of Jesus was repeated on each new believer. What was it? Listen to today's program to find out.
When you share good news with others, rarely do they experience the same kind of joy. But in the kingdom, good news hit believers in much the same way. Stories around the topic are explored today.
There is no way God's child will seem normal to those who are 'not of this world.' His ways are peculiar and those who follow Him will be misunderstood. People will shake their heads and call us names. Be strengthened to live among the peculiar by listening to today's episode.
Faith in Jesus is not a religion. Religion is a code of conduct for the masses. Faith involves a person and is all about intimacy. Get re-oriented through today's podcast.
The Gospel is easy to understand. A child can grasp it. But, oh so very deep and hard to live out without the Spirit helping us. Listen to today's program to be validated when you believe your daily faith is flickering.
Everything that happens to change the child of God into someone that thinks and feels like Jesus happens invisibly. We can't see God but He's powerful and working nonetheless. We take it all by faith. Be encouraged by today's program.
Nathaniel was mind-blown when Jesus told him he had seen him sitting at the foot of a fig tree earlier. He was impressed by that. But Jesus told him that he would see much greater things. Nathaniel had been impressed by something so small in light of God's power. Find out more about this story.
Christine shares a personal story today about a moment of failure....a time when she offended her daughter at a critical time. Hear the story on today's episode.
God is the only one qualified to teach us about the earth and also about the kingdom. He created both. He is King over both. To go anywhere else is to risk a poor outcome. Hear more today.
Sometimes I'd rather hate myself than let God love me. Ever feel that way? In the wilderness, people preferred snake bites than to look to the snake on the pole for healing. The darkness beckons us to choose poorly. Hear more on today's episode.
The O.T. was built on the Law, protocols to keep God's ways. They worshipped Him but He was impersonal. That all changed with Jesus. Protocols were replaced by a Person. Find out more.
Jesus was just a familiar townsperson before the wedding at Cana. He was brother, friend, son, acquaintance. But everything would change that day. Hear more about the miracle.
It doesn't take long for a toddler, even a baby, to learn that humans will fail them. We will struggle with this reality for a lifetime. This important topic is explored on today's program along with a spiritual perspective for our heart's survival.
Oftentimes, what we know to be true in our present circumstances shuts off our faith. It did for Nicodemus, too. Find out more of the story regarding closemindedness and its numerous sources.
A fussy baby ~ so tired and out of sorts that they don't know what they want. I can be like that sometimes. How do I wort it out spiritually? Find out more.
Unworthiness plagues us. The world judges our value by one set of standards. God, by another. This subject is explored on today's program.
Peter often gets a bad wrap. He is called 'rash'....too impetuous to be respected. But Peter has plenty to teach us. Find out a few of his sterling qualities on today's program.
Jesus once turned water into wine. The host of the event had miscalculated and failed to store enough wine for all the guests. What does this miracle have to do with you and with me? Find out on today's program.
John the Baptist saw Jesus coming and announced that He was the Lamb. For his audience, this was shocking. People had always raised lambs for sacrifices. Now, the Lamb appeared out of nowhere and He was a man, not a sheep. An interesting account. Explore this more today.
There was an occasion when Jesus rebuked HIs mother. What had she done? Find out on today's program.
Verb tenses are so important in sentences. What we experience in the present can be filled with hope when a future tense is used in a response. This was made clear when the Pharisees questioned Jesus about his activities. Find out more of the story on today's program.
What changes a person's life? Many would say - 'the Word of God.' But is it the Word alone? There is a passage from Ezekiel that confirms that a lifechange is brought about by two things. Find out which two on today's program.
As soon as I add the word 'so' to a descriptor, it enhances the meaning. Consider these differences. 'She is sick.' And, 'she is so sick.' Such a little word changes the essence of John 3:16. See how in today's program.
The person of God is vast. He has so many faces - and is known by so many names. To live 'in Christ' is to live in the vastness of who He is. Explore this more on today's program.
When something that has been unclear or confusing becomes clear, it is a wonderful thing. Even life-saving. The Holy Spirit is the great illuminator. He sheds light on what has been darkened. Share more of this good news in today's program.
When someone wishes to engage with evil, they love the cover of darkness. It emboldens them. Find out what this has to do with spiritual darkness on today's program.
None of like to get a general apology from someone. "I guess I'm a bad friend." "I'm sorry for whatever I did." God doesn't like it either. In fact, He requires us to be specific about our sin....because our sins were specific. Find out more about this today.
What was stunning? The moment the Dove descended upon Jesus at the time of His baptism. And, the moment Jesus' poured HIs Spirit on you and me at the time of our salvation. The first was prophetic of the second. Explore this more on today's program.
The Gospel message is simple. Simple enough for a child. But it is also steep to accept and live out. Find out many ways why this is true on today's program.
Believers are the only ones who suffer but are still able to sing through their tears. It may not be heartfelt at the moment, but even at its most challenging, the singing is offered as a sacrifice of praise. How do pain and joy co-exist? Find out more on today's program.
Ancestry.com has become so important to many people as they endeavor to find information on their generational beginnings. If a DNA test could be done on God the Father, it would show that there was no beginning. He always was. Explore this more on today's program.
Darkness and light are polar opposites. Jesus said so. In fact, those who live in darkness don't seek the light. They are repelled by it. Explore this more on today's program.
What impacts you might not be shared by another with the same degree of passion. Frustrating, right? Why is that? Explore this more on today's program.
God raises up people to be peculiar, to be in step with Him and out of step with the world. Think of how differently the children of Israel were from all other nations around them. Peculiar indeed. Find out more about this topic on today's program.
Children are born for many reasons, not all good as defined by the mother and father who parented them. But when God plans a birth, He has pure passion and plans meticulously for our good and His glory. Our first birth was planned and our second birth was planned too. Find out more on today's program.
One of the most sterling qualities of Jesus, the God-man, was his humility. Of all righteous qualities, this is the hardest for mankind to grasp. Selfishness and ego rage from birth. Oh, what pain it takes for anyone to stop everything, look up, and ask for divine help. This topic is explored today.
We are surprised by Jesus' strong reaction to those selling sacrifices in the temple. His anger was explosive. If you've breen puzzled by this, hear more of the story with an expanded perspective on today's program.
The more we get to know someone, the more we see their strengths and weaknesses. Not so with Jesus. The more we know Him, the more of His perfect we bask in. Hear more on today's program.
Today, a story is shared about a humbling event where the glitter of ministry was nearly embraced over what was holy. Find out what happened on today's program.
Jesus told us about the properties of spiritual light. It does similar things as physical light. It exposes. Shine a flashlight in a cave and the effect is life-saving. Allow the Light of the world to examine your life, your heart, your relationships, and the effect is also life-saving. What is puzzling becomes clear. What is tormenting can be saved. Find out more today.
Each of us is called to experience two kinds of births. The first, we had no choice. We were born with the DNA of our parents. The second birth, we choose or not choose. If we embrace Jesus, we get a spiritual DNA....born of the Word and the Spirit. Find out more about this exciting topic.
Who do you know that has a critical spirit? It's hard for them to stop. It's an addiction because it feels good and feeds the ego. Condemnation, an exaggerated form of criticism, is even more sinister. Explore this more today.
There's nothing like firsthand experience. And there's no such thing as secondhand faith. Each of us must go and experience Jesus for ourselves, taking Him or leaving Him, exercising the free choice given by His Father. What are you doing with Jesus today?
Give two people the job of creating a project and there will be differences in opinions. Bartering, compromise, all necessary to work together. Not so when the Trinity set out to create the world. They thought in unison, acted in unison, minus one ounce of conflict. Explore this more on today's program.
Watch the movie, THE GOSPEL OF JOHN. You will see John the Baptist deliver his lines about Jesus in a breathless kind of way. Why the passion that stands out from all others? This is discussed on today's program.
Many people view Christianity as a religion. It is not. It is not an entrance to an elite group where a way of life is regimented. Christianity begins and ends with a relationship with Jesus Christ. I signed up, not for a protocol, but for a person. Find out more on today's program.
None of us live isolated lives. When something supernatural happens to us, it affects our families, and even our communities as they discuss something otherworldly. Explore this more on today's program.
The Future. It is unknown to us but not to God. He guides us across barriers, traps, and times our vision is obscured. Be encouraged by the uplifting message in today's program.
Anyone who has had a near death experience and seen the other side has been sad to realize they had to come back. Leaving perfection, leaving glory, is a thing to be grieved. This is what Jesus faced when He left heaven to come and fill our emptiness. Find out more on today's program.
We can travel to the ends of the earth, the farthest point away from where we call home, and God goes with us. There is no place so remote that God can not reach it. What a comfort. Today's program will strengthen and encourage.
One of the most meaningful things we'll ever do is study a scripture to the point that we take it apart, look up original language and its meanings, and then put the verse back together with the new understanding we gained. It's always a surprise. Hear more - and then try it!
Everyone faces numerous situations in life that appear hopeless. All options have been explored and have failed. The dream dies and just short of giving up, we have an opportunity to lift up what is left in our hands to a God who has the power to resurrect and complete what looked hopeless. Find out more today.
Things can blindsight us. Unexpected deaths and other tragedies knock the wind out of us. We are shaken but never out of the arms of God. Explore more of this topic in today's program.
So many promises have been made by God to His children. But to claim them, I must walk them out by faith. I stake my claim to them with my obedience. Hear more about this on today's program.
When you need a comforter, there is no one who comforts like the Holy Spirit who dwells inside every believer. It's that sweet voice from within that is the priceless gift. It wasn't always that way. When Jesus lived here 33 years, his disciples had to wait for his availability to talk to him. Now, we have a 24/7 Comforter. Here more about this on today's feature.
Officers in charge of a military brigade keep their eyes on the strongest one. They know that they are the key to victory. God is the God of everyone, especially the small, weak and frail. That's good news for any who feel forgotten and discounted. Hear more of this good news on today's program.
Refuge. What a beautiful thing. When storms come, we look for places of refuge. Might be a basement, storm cellar, even closet. When emotional storms comes, we look for refuge too. Where might that be? In the arms of God. Find out more on today's program.
Jesus came to give me peace with God through the cross. It is a beautiful thing - to live at peace with a holy God. But it's also easy to live as though we fear He's still angry at us. No peace in our heart even though He is at peace with us! Explore more on today's program.
When things get really hard, do people naturally seek God? Believe it or not, most do not. It's always the few who allow pain to drive them to the arms of Jesus. Find out more on today's program.
It's hard to be optimistic about the future when the world is imploding. Do tragic events determine the future? It can appear so. But God is sovereign over all events. He directs the courses of this world. That brings security and comfort. Listen to more good news on today's program.
King David declared that he was waiting on God, waiting for the memorial of His name? Find out what that means on today's program. It has many implications for you and for your story.
It's easy to have wrong conceptions about prayer. We can be childlike - with magical thinking. We ask - God gives. What are your expectations in prayer? What can you expect - from God's perspective? Find out more on today's program.
The power of and love of God do not sweep over a soul on the stories of others. Not even in intellectual study of the scriptures. I am convinced of who God is when I have need of Him personally and I have a cataclysmic moment when only He can save. It's then that I know - "You are God and there is no other!"
When things seems stuck, it's inconceivable that God could still make a way and create a doorway where there is none. Yet God says that He is the only one to make roadways in the wilderness, the only one who can provide springs of water in the desert. I might think I'm trapped, but there is no such thing as trapped in God's kingdom. Listen for more on this discussion.
Bad arguments don't usually destroy a marriage. What does? The slow deadening of two hearts over time. This is deadly. Find out more on today's program.
So many people have a love/hate relationship with their name. Do you? Were you named after someone you didn't care for? Is there an agenda attached to your name? God has a lot to say about names and identity. Find out more.
We are designed by God to love the light. Jesus is the Light of the world but Satan has the power to give off a kind of light as well. A false light. It can be beguiling and attractive. We must learn to discern what is behind the light. Find out more.
God refers to Himself with many names. Each is powerful but people tend to gravitate to a favorite few. It seems to be determined by need. Which name of God do you need today?
It's time to put all the mistakes, disappointments, and disillusionments of this past year behind us. It's time to also celebrate the victories and think about what awaits in a new year. What does it mean to hope. Is hope active? Does it have substance? Find out more on today's program.
Chaos, disorder, confusion ~ all trademarks of Satan and his kingdom. God is a God of order and clarity. When the Holy Spirit touches chaos, beautiful things occur and things align. Find out more about this on today's program.
What were the days like after the birth of Jesus? The days before had been hard. The trip had been grueling. Fears and anticipation ran high. Uncertainty was gripping. How did they recover from the mountaintop as well as the hardships. Find out more on today's program.
Why does God give us periods of waiting? The people throughout the Old Testament had to struggle with this question. When God promised a savior in the book of Genesis, perhaps Adam and Eve though he would come right away. Every generation of faithful saints looked for the Messiah and yet waiting marked their lifetime. How do we wait when God appears inactive?
Communication can happen in many forms. It can be verbal and non-verbal. Mary held her baby and cooed, and through mothering, created a bond that mothers across the ages have created with their children. We commune with Jesus in several ways too. We use words but we also have unintelligible language that breaks forth when we bask in His presence. Explore more in this episode.
Most assuredly, Jesus had the physical DNA of his mother. But he also had another kind of DNA - a spiritual kind that would have connected Him to God, His Father. A wonderful thing to consider. Join Christine for this discussion.
Does your anticipation grow as Christmas morning approaches? Do you find yourself saying, "Three more days Jesus, until you are born." To anticipate is to resembles breathlessness, a panting along with a longing. Explore this more on today's feature.
Yes, Mary birthed baby Jesus, raised him, and he was her baby. But He was also her Savior as well as our Savior. He was our baby too. He came for us and would have come if we'd been the only person on earth. What a love1
What a privilege it was for Mary to carry the baby of God the father. What a privilege is for us to also carry part of the trinity in our spiritual womb. The Holy Spirit comes to dwell internally - permanently. we know how Mary felt when we said, "I can't believe I'm carrying your baby."
Jesus spoke with wisdom, even as a toddler. His words cut across the grain of others flawed consciences, even the hearts of his parents. This child was a ruler from a baby. Find out more on today's program.
When someone looked into the face of Jesus, they looked into the face of God. How could such a thing be? This topic is explored on today's program.
When someone hovers, it's not usually a positive thing. Hovering can feel like stalking. But God turns things on end when He reveals that He has a history of hovering. His Spirit comes, hovers over the earth and it comes to life. He hovers over Mary and she, a virgin, conceives. His Spirit still hovers where He is invited.
To become God's child, a person must experience a new birth with a new identity. It takes a lifetime to understand, and apply, the truths surrounding what it means to be God's child. It's hard work as well as exhilarating. Find out more on today's program.
We can believe we know how a miracle will look, where God will appear, and in what setting. But who could have predicted a stable for a birthplace and two humble people of a small village as parents. God's glory is showcased in pretty shocking places. Find out more on today's program.
Fairytales are for children. The older we get, the more preposterous they seem. But the Gospel is a 'too-good-to-be-true' kind of story. To believe enough to stake your life on it, takes childlike faith. Find out more in this episode.
When we think of Christian martyrs, we usually picture adults who stood firm in their faith and paid a steep price. But in the Christmas story, babies were martyrs. Hear more on this episode.
Jesus, even as a child, spoke perfect wisdom. Truth, even from a toddler, cut across the grain of flawed consciences, even in his family. He would grow up to draw some and offend others. This leadership was honed, even in childhood. Find out more in this episode.
Jesus came to show us the way to His Father. He and the Father were one in the same person so when people looked into His face, they saw God's face. Hear more on today's episode.
Without some kind of kingdom filter, our problems easily overwhelm us. 'Hopeless' is what we use to describe things that seem impossible to change. Ah, but when faith is our filter....all becomes possible. Hear more about this on today's program.
Waiting for another person to grow can be one of the most difficult things we are called upon to do. Growth happens slowly and when we live in the same house with someone whose weakness seems too much to bear, it drives us to the only One who can help us. This is the topic of today's program.
What if God were to tell us that our past wounds were life-saving? Arrows that drove me to seek Him? Would we say that they were in some way worth it, even redemptive? That is the topic of today's program.
Angry people need a place to vent their anger. They may take it out on an object, a helpless child, or a kind person in their vicinity. If you're been the object of another's wrath, you know how debilitating it can be. What is God's perspective on this topic? Hear more on today's program.
Enjoy this heartwarming story about a blue bowl that sits on a grandmother's countertop. The contents delight people of all age in the house. Is there a spiritual counterpart here? Find out on today's feature.
It's so tempting to force things to work when believe certain things should occur. But when we play the part of God, there is a price. That topic is explored on today's feature.
Every believer wants to have unwavering faith. Challenges come, and if severe enough, faith is tested. To regain it is a battle and that battle is explored on today's feature.
Sometimes, love and respect can be so coveted that a person will do anything to get it. There seem to be no limits when it's time to step out of boundary lines. This topic is explored today.
With so much pain in the world, God's goodness can be in question by many? Is he good when He fails to act? Is He good when He fails to heal? This topic is explored on today's feature.
God did not create us to live as islands unto ourselves. Instead of being independent, we are to be interdependent. We weren't wired to walk alone, ever.
Do you ever wonder what Jesus is doing now? Today's program reveals the answer - revealed in the New Testament.
God is a gifted teacher. He knows just when we need to hear targeted instruction. We do not need to fear that it will be too generalized nor will it be irrelevant. His teaching comes as an arrow. This is explored on today's feature.
Many grow up in a home where praise was sparse. It was withheld because the parents felt that praise would create pride. The damage done over a lifetime is profound. What does God say about this and what healing can He bring? This is explored on today's feature.
God's promise of Canaan to every believer is a real promise. It is as real as if we already lived there. And yet, as much as we try to imagine what it's like, it is, as of yet, undiscovered and unexplored. This is the topic of today's feature.
Forgiveness and reconciliation are two different things. The first can happen while the second is never possible. This difficult topic is explored on today's program.
Orphans don't get an inheritance. Not in this world. Disowned children don't receive one either. But in God's kingdom, all of His children share in the riches of Christ. This good news is explored today.
Behind our smiles lies a world of opposing feelings. What are God's thoughts about the things we say under our breath? This topic is explored today.
What kind of prayers do you need to pray in your hard situation today? Patience, restraint, boldness, courage? Today's feature focuses on the prayers we pray for the hard things. Hear more.
A person's selftalk can be pretty brutal. From the outside, it's hard for others to tell. How many tell themselves that they are losers? Ugly? Worthless? Just an awful person? Many! What is the cure for self-destructive self-talk? This topic is explored.
Every day, we offer others a spiritual meal, a taste of what it's like to love and follow Jesus. The meal offered will be met with two reactions: 1.) It leaves warmth and a curiosity to know more. Or, 2.) It is tasteless because it feels religious instead of real. This topic is discussed today.
More people than not have negative issues with their name. Perhaps they are named after someone they don't like. It might even be the sound of the name itself. Is there a spiritual perspective about this topic? Find out.
Many people are angry at God and their anger is unjustified. What is God's response to this? Stay tuned for this interesting topic today.
What happens to a person's spiritual issues if they're not addressed at 40? They multiply over time and are exacerbated in old age. Find out more about this on today's program.
Are you forgetful? None of us forget important things intentionally but this program introduces the fact that there are some things we never forget. Listen to find out more.
Today's feature has a really fun spiritual exercise. It will help you pinpoint your attraction to Jesus by entering the stories of the Gospels. Take two minutes to refresh your faith.
Jesus asked people many questions ~ not because He didn't know the answers, but because they needed to dig deep to discover the answers. God asked Adam and Eve a question. What were the ramifications for them? Find out on today's program.
What happens when a child is born and there is no celebration? This topic is discussed on today's program.
Self-hatred is an enemy of the cross. The thought lives of God's children would be shocking for everyone to hear. What is the fix? Find out more.
Yes, you read the title right. My land, your land, can be cursed - depending on what happened on it prior to our owning it. This is a much neglected topic. Our spiritual ancestors knew much about it and were pro-active to do whatever was necessary to see their land blessed. Find out more on today's program.
If a friend warned me about another person, I would probably listen. When God warns me about my enemy, am I quick to believe Him and prepare to flee? Hear more about this on today's program.
Jaime Wyrtzen Lauzé is today's host. She shares our spiritual future, our undiscovered country. Come, dream, live with expectation.
I can't ever go on vacation from Bible study and prayer. Why? Because my enemy never lets up. The battle is daily. So must be my engagement. Hear more on today's program.
There's more to Bible study than considering the facts of a passage. I must ask what the passage means to me? The Word is meant to fuel joy rather than duty. Hear more on today's program.
If you were to take your camera back to 30 A.D., what might you photograph as Jesus interacts with people? Figure out what drew your attention? This could be an open door to a new way to connect and worship.
What are your three favorite Bible Stories? There's a point to this question. Listen to today's program to find out.
What are your three favorite things God made? Could be a flower, a time of day, even an animal. Why are you asked this question? Listen today and find out.
I have forgotten someone's birthday and felt terrible about it. I've even forgotten to give God glory for prayers He's answered. Forgetting what is important to us is possible and worth reflection today.
What do you do when you want to enjoy someone you love? You share things, do what you both love. How do you enjoy God? Listen today's program. You might be surprised.
God wants me to enjoy Him. So much so that He gave me access through Jesus, on the other side of His needed sacrifice. What a price. Learn more on today's program.
The Word 'enjoyment' and the person of God often don't get linked. Am I supposed to enjoy God? Yes. But how ~ when I can't see Him, touch Him, converse with Him? Learn more on today's program.
God has written to His people so beautifully and so comprehensively. In response, what would it mean for me to journal back to Him after meditating on His Word? Journalling is meaningful, not only to me, but to the heart of the one I worship. Hear more on today's program.
How I feel about a certain scripture can be worlds apart from how God feels about it. Coming into agreement with Him about its meaning and importance will change my life. My prayer, as I read His Word, is this ~ "Help you feel what you feel about this passage." Hear more on today's program.
How many times should I read and meditate on a certain scripture? Countless times. Reading it over and over yields great benefits. Hear more on today's program.
To understand scripture to the point of effective meditation, I must consider the author of a passage. Who was he? Was he a driven, type-A personality? Or a contemplative, a quiet soul? Was he in peaceful times or in turbulent times? Context is everything. Hear more on today's program.
How well do I know the most well-known Bible stories? Quite well, I might say without thinking much about it. At that point, I rob myself of discovering the world of meanings behind each one that could be mine if I came to God as a beggar - looking for food. Hear more on today's program.
Brainwashing and programming are looked upon as dangerous things. However, it depends on who is doing it. The Word washes us and re-programs our minds to think what we were created to think. God's mind is available to us, creating inner prosperity and peace. Learn more on today's program.
Meditation. It is a concept/term hijacked by our enemy. He's claimed it for himself. To Christians, the word carries negative connotations. But here's the thing ~ it was God's first. It's imperative that His children make it a part of their spiritual disciplines. Learn more on today's program.
Oh, how stunning the face of one who is filled with love of God. There is light about them when they walk in a room. They are magnetic. Each of God's children is to bear this kind of light in their countenance. Why do some? Why not all? Tune into today's program.
When something seems too cut and dry, we are skeptical, but Romans 8 makes it pretty clear that there are two kinds of people. Those who follow Christ and those who don't. The category of those who bear no fruit, those who have lost the faith, etc....seems to be absent. Is it really this simple? We explore that on today's program.
Confidence in God is a precious, and often fragile, thing. Time and pain can erode it and before long, we throw our confidence away. How do we see it sustained? That is the topic of today's program.
The closer we get to Jesus, the more stark and ugly this world becomes. The shock of how bad this world has become can overwhelm. How did Jesus do it? For Him, the Perfect One, the taste of this world must have been profound. Hear more on this topic.
Other than referencing the Trinity in a song like, Holy Holy Holy, the Godhead rarely captivates our thinking. But how the three work, and live, is a beautiful thing and has much to teach us. Stay tuned for more on this.
Say what? Verbalize the confession of our sins. It's easy to generalize, condense, minimize. How should confession look? Listen to today's program.
There are a few words that, when inserted into a phrase, change the meaning entirely. 'Actually' is one of them. Find out how in today's story.
Powerful things happen when God breathes over things and people. Nothing is ever the same. God breathed over the earth and things came to life. What happens when He breathes over us? Find out on today's program.
I love to visit good friends. They know just what I like and often surprise me with my favorite flowers and special dishes. God also knew what we would enjoy when He made the earth. He made it home - for you - for me. Listen to today's inspirational program.
God loves beauty. He loves to showcase His glory too. So is this why He created such stunning landscapes, beautiful flowers, edible vegetables from the garden? No, He made it all with us in mind! Hear more good news on today's program.
Every person alive will know what it is like to be refused, rejected, and overlooked. We will extend our arms but find that others turn away. The beautiful person of Jesus never, ever refuses. Arms are always open. Hear more about this good news on today's program.
Jesus came to bring peace. Without understanding His entire mission, we will not put the 'peace' mission in context. If we love peace more then truth, we will become peacemakers that result in extreme compromise. This topic is explored on today's program.
Faith is a buzz-word, inside and outside of Christianity. Everyone has faith in something. But faith in God? That is not something any person can manufacture. It is a gift that comes through the hearing of the Word. Upon hearing, God takes it and writes it on our hearts. A miraculous occurrence yet only possible through battle with an enemy who does everything he can do to destroy it. Find out more on today's program.
How should scripture be read? Literally or allegorically? This is an age-old question and is address on today's program.
"Follow your heart!" This advice is given every day in good faith that it is the right advice. Yet, God says the heart is an undependable rudder. Hear more about this topic today.
Want things to be in order is a God-given desire. But how I go about doing it matters. I can manipulate things unwisely, leaving bodies in my wake. What are the long term effects of my meddling? Find out out on today's program.
Selfishness runs at the core of me when I see how to take advantage of someone, during their weak moments, to get something I want. When the weaker person was me, how awful it felt to be preyed upon when vulnerable. What can scripture teach about this? Find out on today's program.
Manipulating events for my own good, or the good of someone I love, has dire consequences. Hear a story that exemplifies this on today's program.
Every place in me that has not yet experienced the love of God and the healing He offers, poses a threat to spiritual acumen. With painful memories come lies and distortions that skew my ability to see others clearly. Perspective is off. This topic is discussed on today's program.
Reading a person's nature and character is tricky. How many times are we deceived. Each of us have stories of betrayed trust. God grows us up in wisdom and teaches us to look for the little things. More is discussed on today's program.
It's a sad thing when sibling don't get along. It's program more common than uncommon. Down through biblical history, there are stories of siblings and the strife between them. One such example is addressed on today's program.
There's casual prayer and desperate prayer. The latter has high stakes. We take God by the hem of His robe and plead for our lives. Does God approve of this? Yes, He's a Father. Explore more of this on today's program.
Life is such a gift - yet it's easy to get into a mindless routine - putting one foot in front of the other. This is a tragic way to live when God has offered us a beautiful alternative. What is it? The energizing fuel of His Spirit. Find out more.
People throughout the earth are familiar with the devil. As the human race, we know 'good' and we know 'evil'. We've been warned repeatedly about the outcome if we sin against God. Yet, the temptations Satan customizes for us specifically are so alluring. Yet, we've been warnedd, as was Adam and Eve. That is the topic of today's program.
Righteous and unrighteous propensities run the breadth of family lines. We give a gift to our descendants when we pay attention to not only our own sin, but the sins of our predecessors. Stay tuned for this important topic.
Failure is such a great teacher - if we don't succumb to the shame of it. Abraham Lincoln suffered decades of political failures before he ascended to the presidency. He admitted that failure was his best teacher. What happens after our personal failures is a needed teaching. Stay tuned for more.
Cain's legacy is most interesting. Some of his descendants were brilliant, inventing some noteworthy things. Yet beneath the surface, Cain's sinful tendencies ruled his family line. Find out more on today's program.
It's surprising to discover that a tattoo is actually talked about in the Bible. God reveals that He has each of His children's names tattooed on the palm of His hand. How reassuring to us of His love. The story of Cain also has a reference to a tattoo. Find out more on today's program.
The answer is different for everyone. How well we survive failure and its aftermath will be dependent on our intimacy with a merciful and redemptive God. If failure has marked your life and you perceive it is ruined, today's program is for you.
We can be our own worst enemy. Our self-talk can be more toxic than things others tell us. That is the topic of today's program.
Humans have their limits. Hurt them one too many times and the risk of being shut out is a real possibility. But God? What does He do when offended? Find out more today.
As Creator God, He has the right to tell us what is required to have a relationship with Him. That injures our human pride. We'd rather tell him what 'we' will do and set the terms. It didn't work out well for Cain and Abel. Find out more on today's program.
A tattoo is often mentioned in the Bible. The first reference is in the book of Genesis. It belonged to Cain, as a gift from the Lord. Hear more of the story on today's feature.
Do you remember your parent looking for you after you had disobeyed? They probably said, with an ominous tone, "Where are you?" Well, God went look for His disobedient children as well. Because He already had a heart for their redemption, his question was, most likely, that of a heartbroken Father. His heart of mercy has not changed.
Can each of us say, in the middle of the worst distress, that all is well? Is it possible to be externally poor but internally rich? Jesus said so. He told his disciples, "I have food to eat that you know nothing about." While they were consumed with physical food, He was feasting on the fellowship of His father. Learn how to say 'all is well' on today's program.
Jaime Wyrtzen Lauze shows us that it's possible to move toward the Promised Land of our future with faith. The signposts may be few but God will be faithful to give enough confirmations and encouragements to fuel our journey.
When others withhold praise from me, I can act out of my hurt. I'll withhold praise from others, even God. I'll be stingy. It's possible to heal from such deprivation. I can become an radical worshipper.
It's impossible to see what God is doing out of sight. That is especially true when He's working in the heart of one we've been praying for. We get weary of persisting and just about the time we're ready to give up, we see small signs that God has been softening their heart. When we can't see them changing, it doesn't mean that nothing is happening. Find out more.
When people are hurting, do they seek you out as someone who will listen? Do they anticipate the heart of Jesus in your response? Most likely, if you have suffered, others can tell. The result is beautiful. Find out more on today's program.
Everyone should have supernatural eyesight. Joseph had it toward his brothers and how they wronged him. He had it toward God and toward Satan, his arch enemy. Find out more about this on today's program.
Is He busy running the world? You might be surprised to discover how He spends His time. Find out more.
How deeply our words penetrate another's spirit? If we're critical, it goes deep. But so should spiritual talk. In today's program, we are challenged to go beyond cliches and niceties. Learn how to dig deeply into the Spirit for words that bring courage and compassion.
Jesus told the religious people that they lacked spiritual eyesight, spiritual acumen. They knew so much about most things, but about spiritual matters, they were immature. What exactly is spiritual acumen and how do I acquire it?
Moab is the barren place Ruth and her husband went to run away from famine in Israel. But while there, they discovered that Moab was worse than their previous predicament. Does God deliver us from our Moabs? Find out more about this topic.
Jesus tells a parable that reminded me of my childhood home. There was disgust when people didn't behave as they should. I've been shocked to review how many times this word comes out in my vocabulary. There's a lot to learn from Jesus today as consider my pride against the backdrop of my own sin.
There is a vast difference between judging someone and inspecting the fruits of their faith in Christ. What's the distinction? Find out on today's program.
Are you a peacemaker? Maybe you didn't become one because you chose to be one. There were fighting factions in your family and you were skilled at maintaining peace at all costs. There is anxiety when we are in the middle. Does God have anything to say to those of us who are peace keepers?
The goodness of God is rarely questioned until a season of pain touches our lives. Then, we wonder how good of a Father He is. Why didn't He prevent it? Protect us from it? Fix things when they started to crumble? God's goodness, even in trials, is the topic today.
"Oh Lord, how long?" When was the last time you breathed this in prayer? Exasperated. Confused. Persecuted. Betrayed. All this can happen in one family. Hear more of King David's story. He had a season of all of the above and has something to teach us today.
Respect from others is important but not so important that I abandon good ethics and God's morality. Yet, so many sell their souls to get it. Today's program is thought-provoking, potentially changing the decisions I make even today. Listen now.
There is a kind of spiritual soil that is combustible once a seed is planted. It welcomes the chance to grow something beautiful. It's possible for each of us to have this kind of soil that welcomes God's voice. How do we arrive at such a place? Find out on today's program.
When I want to see someone, the sound of their footsteps makes my heart leap. When I dislike someone, the sound of their footsteps sends dread to my spirit. Adam and Eve heard God's arrival in the garden after they sinner. Their response? They hid. Explore this topic today on this episode.
It's unnerving to think of being in a room with someone who is angry with us. It's uncomfortable and uncertain as to how volitile the time could become. Many feel this way about being alone with Jesus. Do you? Perhaps you believe He's angry with you and the thought of spending time with Him brings dread rather than excitement. Today's program is for you.
Is Christianity relevant to issues like PTSD? Does the Bible have anything to say to those who live with the aftermath of trauma? Find out on today's program.
Hope is to believe what we can not see. Jaime Wyrtzen Lauzé is the host of today's problem, reminding us that that we are alive to hope, alive to the One who is Hope.
David speaks of a secret place of strength. Is it under God's wings? It is available to each of God's children. Do you know how to get there? Listen to today's program.
Did your parents tell you to make friends carefully? We become like the company we keep. Our faith is a fragile thing. We must fellowship with those who walk on the journey with us, or in front of us. Those who disregard faith will, most likely, weaken ours. Find out more on today's program.
Wisdom is not the result of good reasoning or what others might perceive as a solid hunch. Spiritual intuition is a skill learned only at the feet of Jesus. Do you have it? Find out more on today's program.
Jaime Wyrtzen-Lauze hosts today's episode. This is a message for any who didn't follow the way of wisdom and ended up regretting their decisions. Can there ever be a new crossroads that leads to blessing? Find out through her story today.
I've heard the warning. So have you. 'You're not there to be a friend to your child, but a parent.' There is a point where that changes however. Find out more on today's program.
You've heard the expression, 'follow your heart.' It seems like good advice as if the criteria for making sound decisions is a promise to count on. What does God say about the heart and its emotions, and its reliability as a rudder? Find out on today's program.
Why is it that desert periods rarely last a month, or even a year? They can span a decade or more. Is there any answer to this question that could feel good to our hearts? Those who have spent a long time in a desert really know the terrain. When someone in trauma needs to know where to go for help, they'll look for the pilgrim who knows the subtleties of desert living. Find out more on today's episode.
What do you do when there's no one there to help you? Does it send you into dark places? Can there be a spiritual strategy for such a time? The Word of God says 'yes' and that is our topic on today's episode.
Defensiveness runs in our bones. It is in our fallen nature to rise up and protect our fragile egos. When God puts His finger on sin, even gently, are we defensive? We don't need to be. Find out more on today's program.
When teaching others a skill, it's helpful to give detailed advice. Generalities don't make a good craftsman. God is a wise teacher, teaching with specifics. his truth comes like a pointed arrow until it intersects our story. Find out more.
Today offers another encouragement skill for reaching the hurting. This is a 12-day series, designed to equip you with fresh ideas to extend God's compassion.
Today offers another encouragement skill for reaching the hurting. This is a 15 day series, designed to equip you with fresh ideas to extend God's compassion.
Today offers another encouragement skill for reaching the hurting. This is a 15 day series, designed to equip you with fresh ideas to extend God's compassion.
Today offers another encouragement skill for reaching the hurting. This is a 15 day series, designed to equip you with fresh ideas to extend God's compassion.
Today offers another encouragement skill for reaching the hurting. This is a 15 day series, designed to equip you with fresh ideas to extend God's compassion.
Today offers another encouragement skill for reaching the hurting. This is a 15 day series, designed to equip you with fresh ideas to extend God's compassion.
Today offers another encouragement skill for reaching the hurting. This is a 15 day series, designed to equip you with fresh ideas to extend God's compassion.
Today offers another encouragement skill for reaching the hurting. This is a 15 day series, designed to equip you with fresh ideas to extend God's compassion.
Today offers another encouragement skill for reaching the hurting. This is a 15 day series, designed to equip you with fresh ideas to extend God's compassion.
Today offers another encouragement skill for reaching the hurting. This is a 15 day series, designed to equip you with fresh ideas to extend God's compassion.
Today offers another encouragement skill for reaching the hurting. This is a 15 day series, designed to equip you with fresh ideas to extend God's compassion.
Today offers another encouragement skill for reaching the hurting. This is a 15 day series, designed to equip you with fresh ideas to extend God's compassion.
What is it a hurting person needs? We often believe we know but then we find our efforts fall flat, even making the person more upset. Today begins a series on 15 ways to extend God's compassion to someone in need. Each day highlights a new, fresh idea. Find out more by beginning this series today.
Do you know anyone who has heard the good news of God's love but just can't process it to the point of embracing Him? They hear but don't understand. Scripture has much to say about this spiritual deafness. Find out more on today's program.
You and I love God because He loved us first. We are wired to respond to love, not generate it, where God is concerned. Explore this topic on today's program.
It's hard not to know where you stand with someone. When it's God, it's absolutely frightening. This nagging lack of belonging need not be. Find out more on today's program.
What is the rhythm of pasturing that a child of God is to enjoy? Resting. Grazing. Working. Find out more on today's episode.
When the earth shakes, can our internal world not only survive, but thrive? Find out on today's program.
Relationships transcend many seasons. When heartfelt fellowship is eroded, is reconciliation possible? Only if both people love God more than they love the other person. Explore more of this message in today's episode.
We are often out of touch with what is in our subconscious mind. It's when we're asleep, dreaming, just waking, that much of revealed. What name is foremost on your tongue when you awaken out of a dead sleep? Explore more in this episode.
Is there something we're missing on mental illness profiles? Join Christine in a new kind of discussion.
Male leadership is missing in most Christian homes. Most women are spiritual leaders, not only in their own household but in the church as well. The proportions are two to one. What is the biblical perspective on this challenge? Find out on this episode.
Pray without ceasing. We know the phrase and think we might know what it means. Or do we? Find out on today's episode.
You can only take 2 things with you when you die. The Word of God and people. What does your future inheritance look like?
Oh, the pain when someone has been cheated out of their inheritance. Is all lost? Not for the believer. You have a future and an inheritance that no one can take away from you. Find out more.
What do we do when we need to learn how to use an appliance? We read the manufacturer's manual. Who better than God, our Creator, to define who we are and how we are gifted. Are you confused about your strengths and weaknesses? Perhaps others have led you astray. God wants to set the record straight.
It's inconceivable, but true, that some people have never had their birthday celebrated. Their life has been inconsequential to others. How painful. God celebrates every life. Find out more on today's program.
Trust can be easily fractured in a relationship where you never see the other person. Faith is hard to come by and is, in fact, a gift God gives. He knows how hard it is to trust Him. Has you ability to trust been broken? Today's episode is for you.
I so want to be like Jesus but His confidence in His Father is not like mine. I'm asking God for grace to deal with my scared heart. Perhaps that is why God had to tell His people repeated, through every generation, to 'not be afraid.' Find out more on today's episode.
The differences between this world and the kingdom are vast. The disparity can be discouraging. That's why Jesus told us to fix our eyes on heaven. Find out more on today's program.
Who would you confide in if you had opportunity today? The list is probably short. It was for Jesus too. He didn't confide in members of his own family. Find out more on today's program.
Have you heard the following expressed? "Oh, if only they could see my bubbles?" In other words, we have thoughts that we never expressed. It would be shocking for others to hear all that we think. What we say under our breath is worth examining.
Today holds things that will be hard for me. If I'm impatient, I'll have to be patient. If agitated, I'll have to be consoling. If unqualified, I'll have to be made adequate. This is the hard stuff for which I pray each day. I'm often unequipped for what life brings. But God is the divine enabler. Find out more.
God promises to be our shield of protection. Why? And from whom do I need protecting? Find out more on today's episode.
Jesus said He came to bring us life and not just that - but abundant life. When does that begin exactly? Is it available to me now? You'll be surprised. Find out more on today's episode.
All of us have worn the rags of shame. Perhaps we put it on like an old coat very early in age. Once we become accustomed to it, it's hard to think of taking it off. Furthermore, we don't even have the tools to do that. Jesus does though. He came to break all yokes of shame if we let him. Hear more on today's episode.
The closer we get to Jesus, the more shocking this world is at we look at its imperfections. Heaven is coveted, earth loses its appeal. Where's the balance? Find out on today's program.
If you grew up in an evangelical church, you learned the 'Praise Him' song. It spoke of intentionally praising God in the morning, the noon time, and the evening. Little did any of us know how difficult it would be to live this way. Find out more.
If I know I'm going to live in times of drought, I will take measures and store some food away for the lean times. But if I know I'm going to face spiritual drought, why aren't I doing the same thing? Is there a plan to prevent faithlessness for tough times ahead? Find out on today's program.
Everyone has regrets. Regrets - in and of themselves - are not bad things. They are instructive and the catalysts of much wisdom. But they can also be dangerous. This episode explores how to handle them correctly so they don't eat us alive.
Can I lose my salvation if I sin badly enough? There is a Romans scripture about God judging his people and exacting vengeance. This one verse alone causes God's children to fear. Find out what it really means on today's episode.
There is a section of Romans 8 that is controversial. Are there 3 categories of people - in God's eyes? Or are there only 2? Listen to find out more.
Confidence is the outcome for one who trusts in God's character and in every word He speaks. He is good for every promise. When then is faith so hard to cultivate? This topic is explored.
A child of God is described, in Isaiah, as one whose face shows no trace of shame. There should be the light of the Spirit in each believer's eyes. Why is this not always the case? This topic is explored.
Children are taught to answer an adult when a question is posed. Some never outgrow this custom to practice wisdom before answering. Not all questions should be answered. Jesus replied to some, others he ignored. Answering, or not answering, requires walking in the Spirit.
The goodbye between God the Father and His Son, Jesus, was excruciating. He was to leave to fulfill a mission that had been planned from before the beginning of time. It wouldn't be easy. It would end in crucifixion. This separation is explored.
We were once cursed, living in a dark land. Things were hopeless. Only Jesus could come and rescue. And He did. Hear the story of salvation in fresh vernacular.
Many of God's children fear they will lose their 'child of God' status. They fear being disowned if their sin is too grievous. That's not how adoption works. Perhaps the 2 minutes it takes you to listen to this program will forever cement your confidence in God's love.
When we live in a place where there is hostility, the only thing on our minds is how to move away from it. But what if God had precious things to teach us? What if we could learn to live, and thrive, in the midst of such circumstances? This topic is explored.
Ever receive a gift with strings attached? You might have said to yourself, "This gift is way too expensive. I will be paying for it for years!" Gift giving can be complicated. This topic is explored.
So many people suffer from procrastination. They start projects and they lay unfinished. There is shame and frustration. Not so with God. Whatever He conceives, He produces. Whatever He starts, He finishes. This includes you and me....since we are His 'work in progress.'
When happens when God sets something apart for His purposes? The common becomes uncommon. When you were created, God set you apart and if there is no understanding of that, God's ways are confusing and even upsetting. Find out what being 'set apart' means for you.
Everything God created, He created with us in mind. If He made a fruit, it was for our benefit. Pretty, colorful, and nourishing. Take a second look at nature and the gifts of God.
God is a God of order. He longs to extend His influence to any place where chaos exists. But we need to recognize it and then ask for God's Spirit to come and change our chaotic environments. Find out more.
God made a declaration regarding light - and light appeared where there had been none. He is still declaring it today over the hearts and minds of mankind. When He declares it, they are able to see Jesus for who He is, though there was spiritual blindness moments before. Where do you need the light of Jesus to shine today? Ask God for a declaration.
God made us with perfect in mind. Adam and Eve ruined it, but we will be perfect once again. What will that look like? Find out more and learn some details.
The Creator of something has the right to order it as He pleases. God created the darkness and the light. After creating, He separated it, and has been separating it ever since. As His children, we are also to separate light from darkness, even down to our thoughts. Find out more.
God speaks often and tells His children to rest. Not just rest, but rest in Him. What does that mean? We all want it but might now know how to do it. Find out more.
God has a breath and how what incredible things happen when He chooses to breath over the earth and all else He has created. He even breathes over you and me. What is the effect? Find out more.
An artisan works with existing components to create something. A potter needs the clay, a baker needs the ingredients on the counter. But God creates out of nothing. This topic is explored.
You have a sphere of influence, the places where you live and work and play. That 'sphere' is your 'garden' and we were told to rule it. Be responsible for it. Protect it while we labor there. What is involved with ruling? Find out on today's program.
God created. He labored, then He protected what He made. Made in His image, we labor with Him, and then we protect our Garden with the authority He conferred on us. If we labor and fail to protect, our boundary lines are pillaged by the enemy. Find out more.
Is imagination a bad thing? Many Christians would say it is. They liken it to a new age component and say it needs to be harnessed, even to the point of being ignored. God is grieved. There is such a thing as holy imagination. Explore it with us on today's program.
God loves us so much. He made this planet home for us - and though it is imperfect because of the fall, it will be perfect once again. What is Jesus doing now, created a place in heaven that is just to our liking. Favorite colors, favorite topography, favorite ambiance. Even our favorite pets are there. He loves nesting, making His creation feel at home.
All Adam and Eve knew was life - abundant life. But one day, their innocence was shattered and they looked into the face of death. Can you imagine the shock? For each of us, there was a day when we lost our innocence. We knew the world was flawed and life would never be the same. Explore the ramifications of this event.
Adam and Eve lived in the perfect place. Their dwelling place was a God-created garden. He lived there with them and the thrill of knowing Him and working with Him was a thrill that eclipsed all others. But one day, they traded Him in for a piece of fruit. Find out more when ecstasy turns to tragedy.
God tells us to leave our homes of origin when we marry and cling to our spouse. Our allegiance is new. But when we fail to leave the nest of our home of origin, it complicates the marital relationship. The results are unique to men and women. Find out more.
Eve was created out of the ribs of Adam and was called his helper. Does this mean she was inferior? Many generations of false teaching have led women to believe this is the case. Find out what 'helper' really means.
Ancestry websites are incredible popular and when explored, give people new significance to their sense of identity. Where did you begin? Try ancestry.God. Hear more on today's program.
The enemy, Satan, in the garden, used the word 'actually' when he tempted Eve to disobey God. The use of such a small word changed the meaning of his entire speech. It still can today. See how.
Pride has many faces. Arrogance is only one side. The other face could well be self-hatred. Intrigued? Find out more.
God wants me to know that as I pursue Him, He will match my enthusiasm and move toward me. There are few things more painful than to pursue someone but have the gesture rejected. Our God is not like that. Find out more.
Should we read the bible literally or allegorically? Was the snake in the garden really a serpent who could talk? Was there really an ark? Did the Red Sea really part? This topic is explored.
Families were meant to be a place of love and understanding, a place where uniqueness could be celebrated and encouraged. It would have happened if Adam and Eve had followed God in all things. But we've inherited their fallen nature. Families struggle and none more than siblings who compete with each other. This topic is explored.
Ever been burned? Perhaps as you look back, you realize you missed some important clues about their character. We are told to be wise as serpents as well as harmless as doves. How can we grow our discernment? Find out how on today's program.
I can't live on the faith of others. While they may influence me, they are still not God. I am to have my own relationship with God, learn how to hear Him for myself, learn how to discern his fingerprints, and follow Jesus in a way that I was designed for. Find out more on today's program.
God wants to enter the place of our bad memories. Instead of avoiding them, I'm invited to walk through my memories - but this time - with God's hand in mine.
"Let your heart be your guide." How many times has this piece of advice been given? Our hearts betray us all the time. The only sure rudder is God. He can be trusted to shape my heart's desires and work through my senses. How does this all work? Find out on today's program.
The story of Isaac and Rebekah began with a beautiful love story. But with time, the story has tragic overtones. Rebekah took advantage of her husband's frailty in his old age and maneuvered situations that had long-time consequences. Find out more.
If it were in your power to bring justice to a situation, would you do it? It's easy to play God by controlling situations rather than bringing my influence. What does trusting God look like? This is explored.
Buying premium seeds cost a fortune. Heaven's seeds cost a fortune too. Jesus gave His life to make them available to us. These seeds are highly reproductive, bringing exponential blessing. See what else Jesus says about them in this episode.
Living faith-filled is impossible without going to battle. Our minds and hearts fail us when things spin out of control, when problems aren't solved in a short amount of time. We succumb to fears that God has forgotten us, or doesn't care. How is the battle won? Find out in this episode.
Do you remember the last time you had to ask for something from someone who doesn't like to give? Perhaps you reminded someone of a promise they made but they denied having promised it. Oh, it's not like that when praying to God. He is generous and he is a promise maker. This topic is explored.
No matter our status here on earth, we are rich in Jesus. He has shared His eternal inheritance with us. Everything He has is also ours. What love and generosity. Today, if you belong to Jesus, you are an heiress.
What happens when we live trying to make peace? We can love peace more than truth and that always gets us into trouble. This topic is explored.
Every spiritual gift comes with a cost. What is our gift? And how is this causing you to depend on the grace Jesus offers?
The story of Joseph. Much to encourage, much to ponder, including this question. After Joseph's family moved to Egypt, Jacob died and the Egyptian people mourned him for 70 days? Why? Was he prized this much?
Do you have a history of rejection? Perhaps you've lived with your arms out, waiting for love, but are consistently refused. This program is for you.
The past two years have been so difficult with the pandemic and the quarantines. Many lost employment. Most were cocooned with family and dysfunctional relationships were heightened. Can we hope for a better year? Even if circumstances don't change? This topic is explored.
New beginnings are exciting but also come with misgivings. Years past, with all the resolutions and their successes and failures, come flooding back. What makes this year different? Where is God in my expectations? This podcast explores that topic.
So much focus is on Christmas Day, and on every momentous day on our calendar. But what about the day after? This episodes speaks to the often forgotten day on the calendar.
Descriptions of heaven offer glimpses of glory. Beauty, angels, singing, the throne room. But when God's glory came to earth, it looked quite different. The baby was not visibly a King. He was not characterized by royalty with regard to pedigree and lifestyle. God's glory was then, and still is, found in unexpected places.
The Psalmist said that his soul longs and pants for the Lord. How does this, or can this, apply to Christmas? Hear more in this episode.
Mothers and babies commune in a special way through gibberish. It is meaningful for both whether or not they share words that are understood. Can intimacy with God in prayer be characterized in the same way? Sometimes.
Jesus was Mary's baby. But He's your baby too. By His Spirit, we each carry divinity in our hearts as He sealed our salvation with the indwelling of His Spirit. Oh, the wonder.
News of a census disrupted the life of Joseph and Mary. An inconvenient and difficult journey on a donkey was necessary. They might have languished under the knowledge of their upcoming journey. But a census got them to Bethlehem to fulfill the scripture. What's your census?
When we are favored by God, we might expect earthly privileges. We aren't wired to think that it might involve a cross. The most highly favored are often those who suffer most. How can this be? Find out more on today's episode.
Tall tales. We can usually spot them. And let's face it, bible stories usually sound like fiction. Never was a story more unbelievable than the story of Jesus' birth. Believing a heaven-story takes faith, a gift God gives.
A baby is harmless. Jesus, in the manger, had not yet opened His mouth to speak. But oh, how His speech would change the world.
We love to see how our children share our physical features, even personality features. What would a DNA test from the baby Jesus have revealed? He was not like us.
Everything looked so normal in the life of Jesus for the first 30 years. He had a childhood, like us. But He was not like us. Who He was at 30 was shaped by holy responses to life. Unlike us. Hear more on this topic.
Joseph can be an 'extra' character in the Christmas story. But how like Jesus, the baby in Mary's womb, he was. His mercy was out of this world.
Mary touched her swollen abdomen in worship. Perhaps she said to God, "I'm carrying your baby." Divine life also lives in us. We can exclaim in wonder, "I can't believe I'm carrying your Spirit." Hear more about this topic.
Jesus showed us the face of God. Oh, the wonder. To know what God was like, a contemporary of Jesus need only look at him, watch him, and listen to him. He was the new disclosure of the Almighty.
Waiting is one of the hardest things any of us do. It's hard to understand the heart of a Father who makes His children wait. It can seem cruel even. This topic is explored.
One expects to find royalty and all the trimmings in castles, not stables. Where God shows up can not be guessed ahead of time. Where might God's glory be on display in your life? Don't miss it.
The Spirit of God hovered over the earth and the landscape changed. The Spirit hovered over Mary and she conceived. For us to enter into our most holy calling, the Spirit of God must hover and birth what is of the kingdom.
Jaime Wyrtzen Lauze hosts today's program. Jesus becoming a man, providing commonality, is the topic.
On this episode, we take a look into the life of the prophet Micah. He foretold the birth of Christ. Did the pen tremble in his hand?
All of God's narratives take faith to believe. To hear them without faith is to hear the likes of fables. None more so than the Christmas story. Let's look again at the wonder of the miracle.
One expects to see glory in castles, stunning vistas. But in stables, in humble places of great need? Not so much. God's glory fell in the most unexpected ways on that first Christmas. Today's program explores this topic.
Jesus told many parables. He was a storyteller. You may have a favorite. I do - and will share it on today's feature.
Thanksgiving is a beautiful American holiday and it is also a beautiful posture of the heart before God. How can a thankful heart coexist in a world of pain and suffering? This is explored in today's feature.
There probably isn't a person in this world, outside of Christ, who gives one thought to the topic of high priests. Yet, to us who are God's children, the topic means everything. High priests in Israel were imperfect. Why? Jesus was the perfect high priest. Why? Find out in today's feature.
As someone who loves God, I will be shaped to love what He loves and hate what He hates. This does not happen all at once as my appetite has been skewed by sin. How does this change happen? Time with God. How much does your heart beat like God's heart?
What are the differences between angels and Jesus? This topic is explored in today's feature.
I know intellectually that all of God's ways are good, that His love is perfect, but there are some scriptures that don't sound like good news to my soul. Today's episode will look at one example.
God calls Himself by many names. Each one will be important to us sometime in our lifetimes but, at this very moment, there is one that holds more significance. Which one is it for you?
Even fools have ways of getting us to open up to them. We may long to be heard by someone, so much so, that we talk without discrimination. What happens next? Find out in this episode.
Why would anyone want to have a second-hand kind of faith? To trust a God through the faith of someone else.... To get to know him through a human interpreter. To know God personally was God's plan for you and me. Face to face. Heart to heart.
Scripture says that we should be grateful for our trials. How in the world can we be grateful for pain? Or are we missing something? This topic is explored.
Angels know their place. They defer. They teach by example. Hear more about this topic.
Words are powerful, especially when they come from someone we admire, or even need. People's words can eclipse God's words. What words are shaping you?
I can not neglect salvation - even as a child of God. I need more saving than just salvation. What does that mean? Explore this on today's program.
Sometimes I don't think I can bear the guilt of my sin. Then I switch to blaming others for it. This episode explores this topic.
I feel like I'm in control of things, but am I? I try to hold things together that should be in tact; family, friendships, business relationships. But my power is so limited. God is the One who holds all things together. I rest in good hands.
When Jesus left His Father to come to earth, it was excruciating. When He returned to heaven, it was joyous. Explore the wonder of these bookends.
How familiar should I feel around God? Jesus tore the veil in two, giving me full access with confidence. But that doesn't mean that I don't come humbly, in awe. Find out more.
When God impresses upon your heart to do a certain thing, or go to a certain place, and you feel like the message was tenuous, is it weak to ask for a confirmation? This is an often misunderstood topic. Find out more.
There was a unique language between God and Jesus. And there is also a unique language between God and me. Find out more.
We worry. And so easily by default. Jesus knew it was a problem and gave us several ways to combat it. Love, trust, and harnessing our thoughts. If worry has you in its grip, explore this topic today.
Re-visit the topic that caused Martin Luther to defect from the Catholic faith and almost caused his death. He was on the run from those who were so threatened by this New Testament teaching. What's the big deal? Find out. Explore this topic.
God lamented that people ears worked, but their spiritual understanding did not. This malady still exists. What we hear and think we know is often not understood at all. Explore this interesting topic.
When bad things happen, I can be tempted to shut God out, angry that He won't fix it. But, I'm running from the very One who IS my answer, or has all the answers. How can I surmount the emotional challenges of turning to God for help? Explore this topic.
Songs are born for various reasons. People sing because they are paid to, or because they love the applause. Spiritual songs are born in response to belovedness by their Father, God. Explore this topic.
Power hungry people. They can not be trusted because their power is not driven by love and concern for those whom they would have power over. This is not like God. His power is exercised through pure motives. What are they? Love for His creation and a desire to bless. Explore this topic.
On earth, people are often valued by the wrong standards; looks, talents, pedigree. In heaven, people are valued equally by rights of the their Creator who made all things good. There is no one of little value. Explore this topic today.
False light and real light are often hard to spiritually distinguish. How can discernment skills be sharpened? Listen in.
Names stick. Nasty comments re-play and torment. How to recover from ridicule is today's topic.
What makes a good teacher? If you teach, you sure want to know. If you're looking for a teacher, or have loved a teacher in the past, it's fun to review the reason why. This great topic is explored on this program.
If you are the black sheep in the family, you know how loved ones perceive you. How does God look at black sheep? That is a question worth exploring if you feel like you can never make Him happy. This is the topic today.
Of all things to take a break from, prayer is not one of them. Why? Because Satan doesn't. When I'm passive, he gets more aggressive. Find out more on today's program.
The Garden of Eden. Shattered by sin. Mankind is banished from its perfection. Mankind is now cursed. Is there a cure for restoration of what was lost? Find out in this episode.
Without Christ's sacrifice, we do well to have a healthy fear of God. Across the globe, even native cultures are born with a need to appease angry gods. But as God's adopted child, fear need not (and should not) exist. This topic is explored.
God's Kingdom clash with Satan's kingdom is highly volatile. When were the two kingdoms distinguishable and what happened to create them? This is explored in this episode.
Intimacy with God - a phrase that has become commonplace in our modern Christianity. But in Old Testament time, the idea was preposterous. To enter the holy place where God was - was to lose your life instantly. Jesus made it possible for us to be intimate with His Father. This is a big deal! Find out more on today's episode.
I can say I'm a woman of faith, but what I'm saying under my breath, under pressure, can be quite another thing. Explore this topic of divided kingdoms on this episode.
Where have you placed your confident? If it's in God, you're stable. If it's in things that are nothing stronger than shifting sand, you are on thin ice. Explore this on today's program.
Religion, family, friends? We must leave the dream of having their love and approval if Jesus is a stumbling block to them. This is explored in this episode.
Spiritual zombies, if you will. We can be physically alive and spiritually dead in our sins. The living dead. Find out more.
They are everywhere. In every church. In many homes. People pretend to be believers and even succumb to the culture of Christianity. Yet, in their heart, they have no relationship with God. What else should I know about them? Find out here.
What if we find out one day that we were far more passive than we should have been - leaving way too much up to God? 'Rule and subdue the earth' - Adam and Eve were told. Ruling is cooperative, not passive. How does it all work? Find out.
Scripture cannot possibly fill in all the gaps in the stories that are related. What happened to David between the time he was anointed as a boy and the time he became king? What happened in the childhood of Jesus? We're not told. My life is also full of in-between's. There are periods that I'm not able to define for others. And Im also living in the great in-between. Between the victory Jesus won over the enemy and his final demise. Explore this topic.
The Gospel shakes everything up, including my past. Everything I was, everything I used to love and treasure, everything I wanted to become is transformed by the new nature I'm given at the new birth.
Mercy is not a thing. Ultimately, it's a person. It's Jesus. When I understand Him, He is beautiful. All things beautiful.
"Follow your heart." How many times have I heard this! Yet, our heart is desperately wicked and is an unreliable rudder. When I make critical choices with my senses, the risks are too many.
Sometimes I want peace so badly in a relationship that I'll sell my soul to get it. That's a mistake. I can't love peace more than truth. Are you a 'peace at any price' kind of person? Explore how costly it is to live like this on today's program.
Regret is a powerful catalyst. It is emotionally crippling. It causes me to overcompensate to pay back what I perceive my actions stole. It can lead me to believe that the best of my life is behind me. What is the way out of the valley of regret? Find out.
Is it safe to go to the missionfield? Many parents ask this question of mission boards - as they consider sending their children overseas. The answer is 'no'. Christianity is a dangerous business.
Modern teaching of Romans 8 has led us to believe there are three categories of people with respect to believing in God. Believers, backslidden believers, and unbelievers. The middle option brings loved ones all kinds of torment. Is it much simpler than this? Explore it on this episode.
If I'm alive to God, it will manifest itself in a variety of ways. How alive are we, really? Find out.
There are days my heart is warm toward God and days when I feel nothing. There are days when I treasure scripture and days when it doesn't have enough value against the grain of my own sin and complicated emotions. I'm just unpredictable. What will bring more stability
No one lives in a vacuum. Everything I do affects others eventually. If I live righteously, it sows righteousness. If I sin, that also has repercussions. Find out more.
I crave other's love and respect. So much so, that I've about sold my soul to get it. How far will you go for what you think you can't live without?
How painful it is to see loved ones reject Christ. Their hearts are hardened with sin and with time. How can they be softened? This topic is explored.
Living in the shadows of guilt is a hard way to live. It is a cruel master. What is the way of escape? Find out in this episode.
The story of Jacob wrestling with an angel, with God, is a famous one. Through a night of striving, God drained him of strength and morning brought a peaceful outcome. Wrestling was necessary for Jacob, and it's often necessary for me.
Adam and Eve lived in the garden, in paradise. When they sinned, they were expelled. Is it possible for people to return to this paradise? Find out in today's episode.
Is it possible for just anyone to please God? Can an atheist find something noble to do and, without intending to, please his Creator? Interesting question and perhaps an even more interesting answer.
Adoption is never sweeter than when we understand that it's available to anyone who hears the call of Jesus to become His Father's child. What does this adoption mean? It complex but, oh, so rich.
Not every gift is given freely. They can be very expensive when given with strings attached. This topic is explored.
Scriptures warn of scorners. Who are they and how can I identify them? Find out on today's episode.
Jesus revealed that there are different kinds of internal soil types. Weeds and thorns are characteristic of one of them. Discover how spiritual weeds can choke out kingdom life.
Life is a teacher. The good teaches but the failures, even more so. What have your mistakes taught you that is most valuable?
David talked about God training his fingers for battle. What did he mean exactly? Find out more on today's program.
How different are you than ten years ago? Are you a new person - for the good or for the bad? None of us, in Christ, need resemble the person we used to be. Find out more.
How we feel about one approaching, the sound of their footsteps, depends on whether we hold affection for them. How does this relate to Jesus? Find out on today's program.
How well do you know your Achilles Heel? Your enemy knows if even if we don't. We can't afford to have a blind spot. What is your perfect storm? Explore this with Christine on today's program.
Some lie in wait for their enemies to experience weakness. They know that victory over them can be achieved. This dynamic is explored in today's program.
Satan doesn't play fair. He doesn't come at us on a good day but on one where we feel weak, small, vulnerable. It's not fair when he takes advantage of our poor night's sleep or some other event that has left us stunned and wounded. How vulnerable do we have to be? Find out.
How well do you know the story of Judah and Tamar? Review this powerful encounter. It is loaded with spiritual implications for you.
Is it possible to see into the future? Yes. While we lack many details, we can know the essence of our future determined by the promises of God. Find out more.
What makes a person perfect prey for someone cunning, someone destructive and opportunistic? Find out. Perhaps you feel as if you are in another's net and wonder how you got there.
It's not always what we want that can be destructive. We can want good things. Any good thing, out of balance, out of kingdom order, is a life lived on the edge. It's a dangerous business. Find out more.
Jesus came once as God - but also as a man. He could be seen, engaged, touched...but there was a day He departed to return to heaven. What happened next? He came again but in Spirit-form. Find out more.
Jesus talked of His disciples eating of Him, and drinking of Him, and that can be so peculiar. What did He mean? Find out on today's program.
Are there events that nag at you? Choices you've made that still torment? There is a cure for a nagging conscience. Find freedom through the truth of today's program.
Living in the vicinity of one who is contentious is stressful. But, can the tension also be productive? That's our topic today on this program.
Is my faith weak if I ask God for confirmations of His will? We explore that topic on today's program.
Inner longings can lead us to make bad decisions. We want to ease the ache but look in the wrong directions. Is the ache we feel life-saving? It can be.
What are the signs of a doomed relationship? Or at best, one that is headed in the direction of destruction? Find out on today's program.
Each of us might know about the Holy Spirit working as 'the wind' of our lives. But there is also a wind that is destructive. That's the topic of today's program.
Oh, the pain of being scorned. Who is it that mocks you? What does God have to say about them, and about you? Find out here.
Our lives can be led by the wind of the Spirit of driven by the winds that are generated by ominous sources. This is discussed in this episode.
I can live in despair or live in the promises of my Heavenly Father. What does it mean to do the latter? Find out in this episode.
What do we do when we've imperfectly loved? Set out to find the perfect lover? What do we do when we are unjustly treated? Set out to exact revenge? Responses to our imperfect world are the topics of this program.
Many believers claim to love this scripture so much that it's their life verse. It's often taken out of context however to give false promises. What does this beloved scripture really mean?
What is the secret to joy? Is it only possible when problems are solved? When diseases are healed? When relationships thrive? God says that joy is available all the time. But how? Find out in this episode.
Do you battle unbelief? Some of God's children have given up the fight. They've grown comfortable believing that He isn't loving, isn't caring, doesn't provide, can't be trusted, etc. Unbelief is a battle that can be won with scripture and with the breath of the Spirit. Find out more.
"Be still and know that I am God" is a well-known and well-loved scripture. Did you know that this encouragement from God is about encouraging us to stop striving, stop fighting? Find out more.
What name of God is most precious to you? And why? When life falls apart, we need to know how to stand behind His name. Find out what that means on today's episode.
Jesus told us to be careful to whom we share private things. The wrong audience can bring about unwanted results. Are you opening up to a fool? Find out in this episode.
So many things can cause us to feel worthless. We can be called worthless by people who are supposed to love us. We can feel worthless when compared to someone more beautiful, or talented, or qualified. What does God say to the worthless? Find out in this episode.
Each human being is a little God maker. Each of us was created to worship God but because of our skewed appetite, due to sin, we worship things having to do with ourselves other than God. See what kinds of gods we make - in this episode.
Ever worked under poor leadership? If so, you know how toxic an environment it can be. In this podcast, leadership styles are discussed.
Doing what Jesus would do is not what the Christian life is all about. It's about thinking and feeling like Jesus - so that actions come out of a changed heart. This topic is explored.
This world confers shame. God confers honor. Not an orphan but a daughter. Not a pauper but an heiress.
What if you got a note from God today that said, "I thought about you a few minutes ago." It would be life-changing. But the Psalmist says that God thinks about you all the time, every minute, every hour. Praying this will sink in as we feel often forgotten.
Are you someone who lives with nagging guilt, even when you know you aren't guilty? Some are prone to drink in guilt like a sponge. This topic is explored.
Comfort feels so good, doesn't it? But there's never enough. People's gestures only last for a time and then the isolation of pain sets in again. How do I connect with the Comforter in a way that completes people's limitations? This programs explores that topic.
Can God really understand our frailties? He can but He proved to us that He can by sending Jesus. He lived in a human body and languished with its imperfections, just as we do. He is our perfect High Priest. Your High Priest.
Walt Disney plots for children are dark but good usually prevails. Those who are cursed are healed. Those in exile go home. But there is the threat of banishment in real life for any person who rejects Christ. No one can save them from the plight except Jesus. Are you out from under the curse of condemnation and separation from God?
Never am I more safe than under the lordship of Christ. I don't need to fear His power. I am safe in His love. Still, I can be shy of Him, unsure that His care of me will be what's best for me. This topic is explored.
The first obstacle people have when coming to God is recognizing their own guilt. Our natural bent is to be defensive. This topic is explored.
Jesus talked about 'new wine' and 'old wineskins'? What the story and what do each represent? Why is it important for me to know these things? Listen for 2 minutes.
Spiritual skills develop as I mature in Christ. Or at least, they are supposed to. How good am I at reading spiritual signposts? Listen for 2 minutes.
God is a judge, but is He my judge or your judge? Hear this parable, told by Jesus, to assess if you have a wrong view of your Father - the judge.
Do I value the things, and the people, Jesus values? Surprisingly, the answer is no in so many cases. This programs looks at this topic.
In the most severe of circumstances, it is possible for me to be content? Why? Because Jesus is there with me. Sounds like a cliche but it's not. Listen for 2 minutes.
If your house were on fire, what 5 things would you grab to save? It's good to assess, every so often, what I value the most in my life. Listen for two minutes.
Some of us have iconic fathers. They are put on pedestals by others. What kind of children to these fathers raise and what is the impact on their faith? These questions are tackled in 2 minutes.
God never meant for me to live independently from other people. I was not meant to live in isolation. Loneliness is crippling. What does God promise? Listen for two minutes.
Do I want justice so badly that I fail to accept someone's apology graciously? When they grovel, do I rejoice. A look at the story of Joseph.
I am justified by faith alone, but I'm to be justified by works - as proof of my belief. A tricky subject. Listen for 2 minutes.
During the Holocaust, Jewish lawyers who were prisoners in Auschwitz, held a mock court proceeding to hold God in contempt for their suffering. Do I do something similar? Listen for 2 minutes.
When the Israelites crossed the Red Sea, God told them to build a memorial to commemorate it. When He comes through for me, I am encouraged to do the same. What might that look like? Listen for 2 minutes.
When God opens His mouth to speak, I can count on the fact that whatever He says is written in stone. I can try to set out to change it, but it will be futile. That's the topic.
It exists in most every family, not only modern day families, but in so many biblical accounts of families. What is God's way for deal with those close to me who are threatened, jealous, and adversarial? That's the topic.
When God calls me to my destiny, it can appear outrageous. It also appears that way to friends and family and they are quick to tell me. Will that derail me and cause me to question God's voice. That's the topic.
When you need confirmation, do you ask God for a sign - a confirmation - that shows you chose the path correctly? God will not be put in a corner to answer our demands. He expects obedience when He issues the call. But God is also gracious to show a fearful child that they heard correctly. That's a sign, not a demand.
How intuitive are you? Do you trust easily and then end up disappointed? The little things, the little clues, were missed. Spiritual intuition is the topic.
When I need something, it's important to know who to go to for the answer. How many times have I taken advice from someone unqualified? Or relied on someone for emotional support when it wasn't there. Is God our answer?
What motivates God to interact with us? Is He power hungry? An attention seeker? Or, does love drive Him completely?
Do you need to be reminded of God's power today? There was a day in history when His power was on full display. Listen for 2 minutes.
There is a verse from the book of Hebrews that believers tend to avoid - fearing its meaning. Is it something to dread? Christine explores this for 2 minutes.
If God grieves, then what does that look like? And what causes Him to feel grief? This two minute feature explores that.