St. Nicholas was a real man with a real God. Listen to this story of defending sound doctrine.   Sources consulted:   Hill, Jonathan. Zondervan Handbook to the History of Christianity (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan), 2006.   http://www.stnicholascenter.org/pages/bishop-nicholas-loses-his-cool   Feedback If you have a suggested topic for an episode of Five To Focus, simply fill […]

Anxiety can kill joy. Listen to Paul’s instruction for finding joy through all circumstances. Scripture reference: Phil. 4:4-9.   Feedback If you have a suggested topic for an episode of Five To Focus, simply fill out this form. If you would like to discuss this episode, you may comment on this post or interact with […]

Bartimaeus appears again in this episode, this time to teach us three lessons on pursuing Jesus. Scripture reference: Mark 10:46-52.   Feedback If you have a suggested topic for an episode of Five To Focus, simply fill out this form. If you would like to discuss this episode, you may comment on this post or […]

Roles and relationships can change, so stability in life comes by knowing who you are in Jesus.   Scripture reference: 1 John 2:12-14   Feedback If you have a suggested topic for an episode of Five To Focus, simply fill out this form. If you would like to discuss this episode, you may comment on […]

Did the devil make you do it, like that funny old comedy sketch by Flip Wilson? No, nor did anything else. Find out the difference between influences and causes to your actions and find the freedom that Jesus brings to not be bound to unrighteousness. Feedback If you have a suggested topic for an episode […]

How do you respond when someone asks how they can pray for you? And what could that reveal about your faith? Let this episode prompt you to pray specifically, following the example of Jesus and Bartimaeus (Mark 10:46-52). But let it also challenge you to think about what you are doing for the Lord that […]

God’s peace is not the absence of conflict, but it is the confidence of His presence through it all. How do you handle chaos in your life? Some circumstances might leave you feeling helpless, lost, and alone. Discover the connection between having peace with God and having the peace of God by focusing on Romans […]

Could there be any danger in being an encourager?  This might seem silly to discuss because we’ve been in a series of episodes lately on encouragement, learning from Barnabas in the Bible how we can encourage others. Is there something we should be cautious of when encouraging? Discover it here. Feedback If you have a […]

I wonder how many people are deterred from serving the Lord because they see division in the church? As this series on encouragement continues looking at Barnabas, see how he and Paul teach us to encourage unity. Feedback If you have a suggested topic for an episode of Five To Focus, simply fill out this […]

Have you ever faced rejection?  Maybe even blindsided by it? So did Paul and Barnabas, Nehemiah, and Jesus. You’re in good company. Now find the encouragement here to persevere.   Feedback If you have a suggested topic for an episode of Five To Focus, simply fill out this form. If you would like to discuss […]