In this episode, we explore spiritual reading as defined by M. Robert Mulholland Jr. in Invitation to a Journey. Also known as lectio divina, spiritual reading is more than simply gathering information from Scripture—it is about being formed, not just informed. Through a slow, reflective, and prayerful engagement with the Bible, the Word of God becomes a living encounter with God Himself, shaping our hearts and transforming us by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Join us as we unpack how to move beyond reading for knowledge to experiencing Scripture as a pathway to intimacy with Christ and authentic spiritual growth.

 The NT consistently teaches that the imperative to forgive one’s fellows is based squarely on God’s gracious forgiveness. No relationship provides more opportunities to ask for forgiveness or grant forgiveness than marriage. In this episode, we will look at some steps to becoming Experts in Forgiveness.

God’s way of Salvation is not difficult or complicated. We do not have to go to heaven to find Christ. He is near to us.  In other words, the Gospel of Christ is available and accessible. There is no need to perform complex work or earn the right to be saved. Salvation is a gift from God in the person of Jesus Christ. Yet Salvation is time-sensitive;  time is running out. Death closes the door to Salvation, so the choice of Salvation is an urgent matter. Salvation, Believe Now!!!!

A river is a persistent body of water overcoming all barriers. For believers, the river of the Spirit of God ultimately overcomes all obstacles, reaching its destination and fulfilling its purpose. In John 7:38, Jesus is teaching profound lessons to the disciples that still live today.

M. Robert Mulholland, Jr. defined Trust as a consistent posture of actively turning our whole being to God so that God’s presence, purpose, and power can be released through our lives into all situations. (Invitation to a Journey). The life of trust is a liberating principle in the life of believers giving them the power to be all of what God has called them to be. Stephen is sharing some insight on the Life of Trust.

"To feel is to be human. To minimize or deny what we feel is a distortion of what it means to be image-bearers of God. To the degree that we are unable to express our emotions, we remain impaired in our ability to love God, others, and ourselves well"---Peter Scazzero From Emotionally Healthy Spirituality.

Emotionally Healthy disciples, we must practice addressing emotions when facing life challenges. Being true to how we feel and supporting the process with faith in God's promises gives believers victory when navigating through the facts of life.

On our Christian journey, there are necessary strategic obstacles that God allows so that we may activate the faith we declare as believers. We must prepare to make Faith Declarations while navigating life's challenges as we experience the joy of reaching our heavenly destination.  

A follow-up of encouragement from Men's gathering, "Nuggets from The Cave" is a call to action for Men to Serve as Soldiers in the Army of the Lord. From 2 Timothy 4:3-5 

In his book Emotionally Healthy Spirituality., author Peter Scazzero observes, “Christian spirituality, without integration of emotional health, can be deadly—to yourself, your relationship with God, and the people around you. It is essential to understand we receive our emotions from God as He is emotional. The journey of discipleship “The journey of genuine transformation to emotionally healthy spirituality begins with a commitment to allow yourself to feel. One step is understanding God and emotion.

As we continue to maneuver through challenging times in our nation and the world, I thought it would be of value to send a note to encourage you.