Celtic Preacher

Love yourself enough to not settle for anything less than the might three, love, trust, and commitment. It's the foundation of a good, solid, life-giving relationship. It's God's intention for your closest relationship. The text is Mark 10-2-16

Feeling vulnerable happens to everyone at one time or another. Jesus teaches defensiveness is not the answer. Our judgments are inaccurate when we have overly defended ourselves, failing to read the situation correctly.  The text is Mark 9:38-42

Irritation, impatience, and anger can be signs of an underlying problem.  Do you find yourself arguing about the same thing all the time? Sometimes the 'thing' we are arguing about isn't really 'the thing.' It's a cover-up for a deeper wound. In this text, Jesus' disciples get into an argument they have had many times before. Jesus uses the tension as a perfect teaching opportunity for the disciples and also for us today. The text is Mark 9:30-37. Podcast 97

Can you get in God's Way? Yes, Jesus teaches it's easy to say one thing and do another, but that does not lead to the abundant, whole, transformed life He promised.  "I can give you a life you've never even dream of," Jesus said, "but first, you have to be open to changing your mind and changing your direction."  Mark 8:27-38 Thanks to the bibleproject.org for their teaching video called, Messiah, very helpful!

Faith and trust are both the same, Jesus teaches. Life is one big life lesson on learning how to trust God. It's not easy, but it is possible. It's about knowing who to go to, and it takes grit and persistence. It's hanging on in there whether the answer is Yes, No, or Maybe. Text is Mark 7:24-37 Pod95

It's not about never getting angry; Jesus teaches; it's more about learning how to direct the energy and learn from it rather than be hijacked by anger's powerful influence. The text is Ephesians 4:25-5:2 and Gospel of Matthew 5 

Podcast 93

Humanity has struggled with insecurity from the beginning of time, but do you know God has specific instructions that can help our dilemma? Today, we look at an ancient text from Exodus 16, thousands of years old, and essential wisdom for daily life.  

What is my part to do and what is God's part. It's not the easiest of lessons, is it? Philip a student of Jesus,, much like ourselves has a lot to learn about the way God provides. Text John 6

No-one is immune to stress and exhaustion, even Jesus and his disciples can’t keep up an never ending pace. Text Mark 6 Podcast 90 19 July, 2021