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 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 takes an example from ancient Israel. God corrected the ancient people and guided them toward making drastic changes that changed 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 

In this episode, CP looks at spiritual truths from Mary, Jesus’, mother. “She’s not blessed because I’m her son,” Jesus said, “She blessed because she follows through in spite of the tension she feels. Lessons from Mary, in Christmas Part 1. 

Jesus first miracle was turning water into wine. It’s an unusual way to being an ministry, don’t you think? The writer who recorded the first miracle, John,  would say, changing water into wine is only the beginning. Wait until you see what He can change in you!  Text Gospel of John chapter 2. 

We all desire changes in our lives. Some of us would like more courage, some long for less anxiety, some of us wish we could get on better with those around us. We can dedicate ourselves to change our ways, and bad habits, and yet find ourselves failing time and time again. Jesus shows us another way to live. It’s a way that taps into God’s power to make the changes rather than rely solely on our own strength and self discipline.   The text is Luke 3:15-22.  (The personality descriptions are all from Enneagram study.) 

Wisdom Rather Than Knowledge Is What Is Needed

Wondering what to do in the New Year? Decisions, direction, dilemmas? In a world where knowledge on every subject can be googled in seconds The Magi invite us into a journey that leads to true wisdom. What can we learn from The Magi? Who were these wise ones that stand around our nativity scenes every Christmas?