Colorinchaos

Episode 130 (05/19/21): Words can’t express how much social media has changed the way we live our lives. In our attempts to express ourselves, often we take on the role of the “director” of the narrative of our life… cropping and editing each moment so that it aligns with what we desire our lives to look like. At the end of the day, is there a greater purpose & importance to the moments of life that we may deem unsharable?

Heavy heart, every moment matters…

even those that we hide away and refuse to show.

Music referenced in this episode:

Angels & Airwaves, "A Little’s Enough"

(From the album: We Don’t Need To Whisper)

Jeremy Camp,

"Healing Hand Of God"

(From the album: Speaking Louder Than Before)

Episode 129 (05/12/21): For those who desire to look past themselves, in order to see the true freedom that is longed for...

Music referenced in this episode:

Josh Gauton, "Time’s Not Wasted"

(From the album: O Peace)

Episode 128 (05/05/21): Regardless of where today finds you, each and every one of us will go through the different seasons of life aware/unaware… prepared/unprepared… rejoicing/lamenting. In the moments where we feel insufficient to address the changes that life brings, is there anything consistent to be found?

Heavy heart, in every season, in every change, in every transition, there is an Anchor that still holds…

May we find a strength beyond our own.

Music referenced in this episode:

Audrey Assad / LEVV, "Dream"

(From the album: Arrow EP)

Episode 127 (04/28/21): Sometimes the book of Revelation can be so overwhelming that it is avoided; however, there is so much in what John writes in the book of Revelation that brings clarity to our day to day life in light of eternity.

Back in 2013, I heard sermon by the pastor Judah Smith entitled “Keep It Clear”. As of 2021, I can not find this sermon anywhere on the internet… yet thankfully, one of my old iPods preserved the audio to this message which quickly became one of the most impactful sermons I've ever heard in my life. May this message grip your heart as it did mine those many years ago.

Jesus. In the chaos and confusion, help us keep it clear...

Music referenced in this episode:

One Sonic Society, "Burn"

(From the album: Forever Reign)

Episode 126 (04/31/21):

“We can be a good person and still be outside of what God wants us to do.”

- Karen Blanchard

In John 10:10, Jesus speaks about the abundant life that only be found in Him… yet so often it can feel like there is a disconnect between the promises of Scripture, and the reality of our lives. Is there more to following Jesus than what may feel like an endless wrestle with behavioral modification and a lack of intimacy between us and our Creator, Savior, and Sustainer?

No matter who you are, if you desire love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, or faithfulness, and are tired of striving… and striving… and striving… this episode is for you.

Heavy heart, you are NOT alone...

... Holy Spirit, help us not fight You.

Music referenced in this episode:

Starfield, "Over My Head"

(From the album: Starfield)

Episode 125 (03/31/21): Heavy heart, YOU ARE NOT ALONE! You were made for so much MORE then all of this...

Music referenced in this episode:

Hillsong Worship, "Beautiful Exchange"

(From the album: A Beautiful Exchange)

Episode 124 (03/24/21): Each day greets us with various needs, longings and anxieties that will find us no matter where we are. When we are so desperate for a solution to the many needs, longings and anxieties that weigh heavy on our heart and mind… we can often fail to see the things that really matter and where our provision is found.

Heavy heart, our need point towards a King and a Kingdom beyond our own…

Your needs are seen. Your needs matter.

May our desperation lift our hands to something so much greater…

Someone so much stronger than all of this.

Music referenced in this episode:

Jon Foreman, "Your Love Is Strong"

(From the album: Limbs & Branches)

Episode 123 (03/17/21):

“What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes.”- James 4:14

Time is deceptive… for it’s so easy to believe that we have plenty of it, until we don’t. No matter who we are, or what we do, death will catch up to us all… however, is there a way to truly make the most out of the time that has been gifted to us? Is there more to life than chasing pleasures or the fleeting trappings of success, fame, wealth, or accomplishments?

Heavy heart, there is so much more than this.

Every breath is a gift….

Every breath is a chance.

Your life is worth so much more than you can fathom.

Video Excerpts:

The Wade-O Radio Video Channel, Shai Linne Interview (July 17, 2017)

YouTube: https://youtu.be/unTydxd-_Rg

Music referenced in this episode:

Shai Linne, "One Day"

(From the album: Still Jesus)

Episode 122 (03/10/21): Each day, we encounter hurt, heartbreaks, insecurities, and fears…

In our fear? We fight.

In the fight? We doubt.

In our doubt? We run.

We all long to have a confidence that our days & pursuits are not in vain.

May we not run away from our Creator, Savior, and Sustainer…

Heavy heart, may we not settle for less than complete confidence in the One who holds all of our days, and all of our tomorrows.

There is so much more than all of this.

Video Excerpts:

Christine Cain, Francis Chan

(IF:Gathering Conference 2021)

Max Krinitsyn, “Hiking to Conundrum Hot Springs HD”

https://youtu.be/nY8yzTXO710

Music referenced in this episode:

Urban Rescue, “Take Me Back”

(From the album: Listen Empty)

Episode 121 (03/03/21): As humans, we struggle with change... and often, we spend our days trying to relive our yesterdays or fantasizing over what changes tomorrow may bring. When we find ourselves stuck between the days gone by, and what lies over the horizon of our tomorrows, how can we be present and embrace everything that today brings..?

Heavy heart, we can’t sing a new song if we are holding onto old notes… May we be present, here, now knowing that our God is present, here, now.

Music referenced in this episode:

Switchfoot, “Souvenirs”

(From the album: Vice Verses)