Hope Signals

Have you ever felt so depleted, so weary, so burned out that you thought you had nothing left to offer anyone else? Well, those feelings often lie.

In Acts 3, a crippled man sat begging at the temple gate, hoping someone would give him something to get through another day. But Peter and John had something far greater to offer than silver or gold.

Sometimes we see ourselves as the crippled man—empty, needy, and waiting for someone to lift us up. But what if we've got the story backward? What if we're actually the ones carrying something that could change someone else's life?

In this episode, we explore the extraordinary treasure God has placed in ordinary, fragile vessels—and why His power has never depended on our strength.

Are you addicted to worry? Do you worry if you don’t have something to worry about? How can we find peace in a world steeped in negativity and fear? This episode will review a biblical pathway to peace in spite of all the things that try to keep us trapped in anxiety. 

Horizontal awe was designed to awaken vertical awe. God filled this world with things that stop us in our tracks—the Grand Canyon, Niagara Falls, a sky full of stars—not merely so we would marvel at creation, but so creation would turn our attention toward the Creator. When we stand in awe of what God has made while ignoring the One who made it, we miss the very purpose of the wonder. But when we intentionally enjoy His creation and allow that awe to become worship, wonder becomes a doorway to deeper reverence and gratitude. This sets us up for receiving the many benefits promised to those who fear Him.

In this episode we'll look at an often forgotten promise of Jesus, "In this world you will have troubles..." What do we do when we face those troubles? When we're hit with untimely challenges that make us feel hemmed in and helpless?

In part one I talked about the first low risk, high pay off thing we can do as we contemplate stepping out on a dream. In this episode, we'll get into phase two of a prosperous journey - commitment.

I read a quote the other day that said, "Don't pray for the harvest until you have prayed for the discipline to plow and plant seeds." I think that's a great quote - IF - you're plowing and planting in the right field. This series is about finding that field, that fit, that place in life where your gifts, abilities and experiences can be maximized.

I hate snakes. We humans didn't get off to a great start with serpents. Yet, according to 1 Corinthians 10:9, we invite those nasty reptiles to bite us when we question the goodness of God. In this episode, we'll learn about snake bite prevention from the failure of those who went before us.

As a leader, determining when to do what can be an exhausting endeavor. This episode gives you some of the tools I often utilize when I feel stuck and not sure of the next step to take toward progress..

The number one question people ask about life is simple: “Why am I here?” And honestly, who better to ask than the One who made us? But that leads to another question—how do we actually hear back from God? If someone asked you, “How do you hear the voice of God?” what would you say? What real examples would you give—times He guided you, comforted you, or kept you from making a bad decision? In this series, Suzan and I are going to share stories from our own walk with God to help you better recognize His voice in your life—and give you the language and confidence to help others do the same.

The number one question people ask about life is simple: “Why am I here?” And honestly, who better to ask than the One who made us? But that leads to another question—how do we actually hear back from God? If someone asked you, “How do you hear the voice of God?” what would you say? What real examples would you give—times He guided you, comforted you, or kept you from making a bad decision? In this series, Suzan and I are going to share stories from our own walk with God to help you better recognize His voice in your life—and give you the language and confidence to help others do the same.