In this 35th episode, CP looks at the nature of testing times and temptation. The number one temptation in the North America today is anxiety and worry. When we look at Jesus’ temptation in the desert (Luke 4)  we learn from Jesus how to respond to the various tests we face every day. 

In this 34th episode, CP, looks at the subject of prayer. Do we pray so that God will change our circumstances? Jesus prayed and his troubles didn’t disappear so why bother with prayer? When we look at Jesus’ praying, we see Jesus being changed by prayer not the challenging circumstances He faced. The same is true for us.  The text is Luke 9. The Transfiguration.

 In this episode, CP, looks at Jesus’ teaching on knowing God’s will and discerning God’s ways.  We were created to know God’s ways. We practice  learning how to get out of they way and cultivate an ‘internal’ space,  so we can receive new information. "Blessed are the pure in heart they shall see God."     Matthew 5

  In this episode, CP looks at Jesus’ wisdom on why we need to learn how to love our enemies.  It’s for our benefit, not a test from God that’s impossible to pass. Learning Jesus’ way of love frees us from carrying the burden of unforgiveness , resentment, severe disappointment and pain. Luke 6:27-38

  In this episode, CP looks at Jesus’ wisdom on why we need to learn how to love our enemies.  It’s for our benefit, not a test from God that’s impossible to pass. Learning Jesus’ way of love frees us from carrying the burden of unforgiveness , resentment, severe disappointment and pain. Luke 6:27-38

 In this episode, CP looks at the natural human response of “not feeling good enough.” Yes, that may be so, but Jesus offers us another way to live. The text is Luke 5:1-11

 In this episode, CP looks at the natural human response of “not feeling good enough.” Yes, that may be so, but Jesus offers us another way to live. The text is Luke 5:1-11

How do we know God is speaking to us? How can we tell the difference between our thoughts and God’s leading? In this episode, CP looks at an example from ancient Israel. God corrected the ancient people and guided them toward making drastic changes that ended up changing the course of their lives. God speaks to us today in similar ways. Nehemiah 8

How do we know God is speaking to us? How can we tell the difference between our thoughts and God’s leading? In this episode, CP looks at an example from ancient Israel. God corrected the ancient people and guided them toward making drastic changes that ended up changing the course of their lives. God speaks to us today in similar ways. Nehemiah 8

Why was Joseph chosen to raise Jesus? What was special about him? He is called a, “righteousness man” which means he has learned to do the right thing even when he has many other choices that no one would question.   Lessons from Joseph, Christmas Part 2