Higher Aim with Dr. Curt Dodd

In this week’s message, we are going to focus on the fifth verse of the first chapter of John, which says, “The light shines in the darkness, but the darkness has not understood it.” Your life has the power to punch holes in the darkness, because the Bible tells us very clearly that the light shines in the darkness and the darkness has not overcome it. In order for our lives to be light that punches through the darkness, several things need to happen. So we are going to look at today’s key passage for guidance, direction, and encouragement for how the Lord wants us to live.

The word "life is a very significant word in Scripture. In John's Gospel, it is used 36 times. Normally in John's usage of the word "life," he uses it in reference to eternal life. But as we continue to study John's prologue, we'll learn his usage of this word is more than just eternal life. This is a very important word to look at, which is why we are going to unpack it, because it is in Jesus that we not only find eternal life, but we find life now.

Dr. Dodd brightens your Monday with the truth from Psalm 118:24.

In this week’s message, we are going to be focusing on John 1:3, which says, “Through him, all things were made; without him, nothing was made that has been made.” As humans with limited minds, we are constantly searching for answers and clarity, specifically when it comes to how this planet and all of creation came about. But when we find ourselves looking too hard for definition, we refuse to acknowledge God for who He is. Scripture makes it very clear that He is the Real Creator. Jesus is the Real Creator.

One of the incredible things about Scripture is that there is so much information to be learned and absorbed even in the smallest of passages and verses. As we go through this series, we will be taking a close look at the first 18 verses of the gospel of John as we attempt to unpack and gain a better understanding of what he calls “The Word.” During this study, you will learn more about theology, understand the character of God, get to know the person of God, and learn how you can relate to Him more intimately. It is God’s desire to ultimately reveal Himself to His children that we can have a closer relationship with Him. He does this by revealing Himself through His Son and through His Word, which we will learn through this series, are one in the same.

Dr. Dodd reminds us of the truth in Isaiah 1:18 from his snow-covered home in Nebraska.

Have you ever been frustrated before? Or let's rephrase the question...who or what is frustrating you right now? Frustration is an emotion we all deal with, probably more often than we would like to. In this episode of Higher Aim, we are going to take a look at how you can handle this emotion in a God-honoring way and how the Lord can ultimately set you free from frustration.

Dr. Dodd delivers a special word of encouragement on the value of having strong Christian friends in your life.

Today we will receive a word from Dr. Curt Dodd in the middle of one of his hunting trips, as he gives a great illustration on temptation.

On today's episode of Higher Aim, we're going to talk about encouragement. Regardless of what season you're in right now, encouragement is always a blessing. And there is so much power in not only receiving encouragement, but in giving encouragement as well. So we are going to take a look at what Scripture has to say about encouragement and how we can give it and receive it well.