5 Minutes of Hope with Rick McNary

Have you ever heard anyone pray for you? Or read a prayer written just for you?

Let me know - I'd be happy to pray for you! My cell phone and email are at the end of this podcast.

Like America's Got Talent Golden Buzzer award, God and all the hosts of heaven love to gives us Golden Buzzers!

Viet Nam hero, Stan Greene, saved numerous lives by risking his own. He is known for living by the motto, "Whatever it takes."

In the garden, Jesus, pretty much said the same when staring down the coming agony of the cross; he was willing to do whatever it takes.

The Last Supper is one of the most well-known paintings in the world and, while it is a masterpiece from a master artist, it doesn't quite portray what was going on in the real upper room in Jerusalem on the Thursday evening before Easter. Known also as "Maunday (Mandate) Thursday", Jesus issues a new commandment that blows the disciples away.

Why would Jesus, knowing the suffering He would have to endure through the crucifixion, still be willing to go through hell?

You. And me. We were the "joy that was set before him."

When you think that all is lost, remember, the King always has one more move!

Everyone loves a good treasure hunt! But sometimes you have to dig to get the greatest treasure and God promises that those who dig for an understanding of Him will be rewarded.

Beginning another woodworking project in my shop reminds me that I am created to be creative. In the life-long processes of increasing skills to meet challenges and finding new challenges that require me to increase my skills, creates a sense of unparalleled satisfaction.

What are the qualities of a good friendship between people? How can we apply those same qualities to be God's best friend, forever?

Teddy Joe Wehry has been the source of inspiration to me for more than 30 years as he reminds us the power of a kind word brings hope!