Chuck Quinley

"As a man thinks in his heart, so is he."  Is your mind full of confidence or muddled by doubt and double-mindedness?  In this episode of Thread we observe the tremendous power of positivity, unwavering childlike faith in God's benevolent sovereignty toward us.  That faith releases the flow of God's miraculous grace and fights back the attacks of the enemy against us.  We will also observe the power of anti-faith, doubt and disbelief, to nullify the creative work God intends for us to receive.  Faith or doubt?  Its up to us.  Listen for more...Play Episode

One day the Kingdom of God will come in power in a visible, tangible way. Right now, though, we can already experience some of its power--healings, dreams, miracles, and divine direction.  One day the darkness will be totally vanquished and the King will bring perfection to our world and bring God's original creation-dream to reality.This hope is the core of Christian theology and the basis of all our prayer and work. Come quickly Lord Jesus and bring us this Kingdom.Play Episode

In this episode of Thread we track with Jesus as he takes his mission to a higher plane. Only those willing to pay the price to go with him could continue with him. It reminds me of the experience of our friend, Diane, while climbing Kilamanjaro.. listen to the podcast for more...Play Episode

Sometimes God shows you what He wants you to do but it requires the sacrifice of your marriage plans, job or a material possession. Sometimes it places you in perceived danger because you have to insert yourself in a place of serious need. In these times you turn to your friends and family for encouragement and affirmation only to have them attempt to stop you from taking such a dangerous leap. They do it out of love, but they are using only human "security-centric" thinking versus listening to the voice of the Holy Spirit who often calls us into the darkness away from our security and comfort. In this episode Jesus deals with this situation as Peter out of misguided love tries to stop Jesus from talking about God's mission for him requiring his death. Food for thought...Play Episode

Mark 8 is the hinge of the entire gospel and the point where Christ's public and private ministry made a dramatic turn. Tune in to this week's Thread to know more.Play Episode

Ever had a day when you start on an amazing high only to have it crash and burn by late afternoon when something else invades your wonderful day and turns it upside down? Jesus had days like that too. Sometimes you just have to soldier on. Listen to today's podcast for more.Play Episode

Ever go to God and not receive what you expected from Him? Maybe it seems like the answer to your prayers is "Take a number..." In today's Thread we learn lessons from two people who were being tormented by the "dark side." Both came to Jesus, but neither received the treatment they might have thought they deserved. Still...Play Episode

Legalists mean well. They hope to find a way to minimize the defilement of sin and its power to destroy the beauty in life. It all starts out with naming external things that seem to have a connection to sin, then forbidding them. Over time there have been many forbidden things: pork, sex even in marriage, alcohol, and "worldly occupations" such as the entertainment industry. Women have been stripped of their makeup, jewels, short haircuts and the wearing of pants. Some listen to and play only "Christian" music. What does Jesus say about all of this? What works and what doesn't in helping us find holiness in this life?Play Episode

What fills you up after you have become emptied out through serving others? For Jesus, it was time alone with God. He seemed to like mountains and night times for seasons of extended praying. His prayers weren't a good work, or something he had to do to be a good person toward God. He honestly and earnestly longed to spend time alone with the Father. Those times aligned his heart with the Father's and allowed the full resources of God to flow into him equipping him to handle whatever circumstances came his way. You and I need places and rhythms of prayer alone. These times will determine our spiritual depth over the course of our lifetimes. Listen to this thread and hear more on this subject as we study the life of Jesus through the gospel of Mark one verse at a time.Play Episode

Have you ever pushed yourself beyond your limits of strength and endurance? Every champion knows the necessity of this during times when "pushing through the pain" is the only way to overcome challenges. The problem comes when we try to live at that state always. We trade sleep for work, exercise for work, and socializing for more work. Our lives need a healthy rhythm especially when much os our lives' energies are directed into caring for the needs of others. If caregivers and ministers burn out everyone suffers. Listen to the wisdom of Jesus as he teaches his disciples about the value of people and about the Father's active care for all of us. God will provide all that you and your sheep need to be fed and healthy. We don't need to take all of this on ourselves. In the end it is God's work. Listen to this thread to hear more.Play Episode