The book of 2 Corinthians says that “to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.” Heaven is a real and literal place. While it contains many things that we are familiar with, it also contains much more than we can even imagine. It is a paradise where death and sorrow do not exist. How do you get there? Come to Jesus. Live for Jesus. Go to Heaven.

Everybody spends forever somewhere. Actually, there are only two possible destinations—heaven and hell. This world is not our home. We are just passing through. Our citizenship is in heaven, but we have great purpose and full provision while we are here.

Holy moments can be anywhere. However, sometimes we miss them if we are fixated on the wrong thing. When we read the account of Moses and the burning bush, God tells him to “turn aside.” If Moses hadn’t adjusted his approach, he very well could have missed God’s presence. For us, turning aside means looking away from anything that would distract us from Him.

Even in the middle of a difficult season, you can still find holy ground. Rarely is a physical place actually holy. What makes something holy is the presence of God. This is vital to understand, as His presence can be anywhere that you are. When you recognize that, it has the power to transform your life.

Our culture celebrates busyness, hustle, and the grind. Too much of the time we are known solely by our jobs, our titles, our roles, and our task lists. While these things are important, that is not what defines us. That is not the sum of who we are. We are human BEings, not human DOings. To “be” is not just something that you “do.” It is something that you continue. Further, living the Christian life is not just about a list of do’s and don’ts. It is more about some vital things that we need to intentionally “be.” In this episode, we dive into what those things are.

New year, new you, right? This is the time when we focus on bettering ourselves, attempting to make new habits, and breaking old ones. However, despite our best efforts, these resolutions can often be short-lived and influenced by external happenings. What if true success here is a result of living by our convictions? Our circumstances change. Convictions should not. In this episode, we look at the importance of having convictions and the role they play in how we live our lives.

John 1:10 says, “He came into the very world He created, but the world didn’t recognize Him.” You see, the problem then is the same problem now—not knowing who the baby was, who He’d become, and what He ultimately came to do. Christmas is all about a Savior, and everybody needs one. This season, remember that He came for you, and receive that gift.

The Christmas season can tend to magnify stress, sadness, and depression for many people. Much of this is due to seasonal affective disorder, stemming from loss, loneliness, or missing the past. It is important we remember the reason for the holiday—the celebration of the entrance of our Savior into the world. In this episode, we’ll look at some simple steps to help avoid this, remembering that He offers us both comfort and joy.

It is always better to avoid fear, but that’s not always possible. Life is made up of what we can control and how we respond to what we cannot control. That said, realize it is not just what happens to you. It is what you do with what happens to you that makes the difference. The antidote for fear is trust in God.

Fear is an umbrella term. It includes any feelings of dread, worry, anxiety, and phobias. It is historically part of the human experience and something that we all face. However, it is important to remember that there was no fear in the beginning. It entered along with disobedience. So as we look at today, it is foundational to understand that fear most often occurs when we live life and assess our circumstances without God.