Celtic Preacher

No doubt, Jesus would agree with you. He would say, we misunderstand God much of the time because we assume God operates the way we do. In episode 39, Jesus tells the parable of, The Lost Son.  The text is Luke 15.

Jesus, on many occasions, challenged His listeners by questioning their assumptions. In episode 38, we hear Jesus teach on how we stop gaining new insight and understanding into ourselves,  challenges we face, or problems we tackle because we are oblivious to our own unproductive thinking. The text is Luke 13:1-9

Courage is moving ahead in-spite of fears and apprehensions. In episode 37, CP, looks at the example of Jesus who models what courageous living looks like.  He invites us to follow his example, regardless of the challenges we face. The text is Luke 13:31-35

In this 36th episode, CP, looks at Jesus’ teaching on the wisdom of three spiritual practices that will strengthen us, spiritually, emotionally and physically. The text is Matthew 6

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