it DOES matter

Today we have a practical topic that all of us will face many times in our lives.  How do we handle FEAR?  It can come at us from different angles…whether it’s going down a zipline for the first time, or giving a speech in front of a crowd of people, hearing the doctor’s words that a terminal illness has been discovered…the feelings of fear are very real.  So today, we would like to share some of our struggles and challenges as well as offer encouragement to each other and the rest of our listening audience.   
God wants all of mankind to know Him as a personal Savior from sin. 
Admit that you are a sinner who has offended a holy God.
"For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God." {Romans 3:23}
Believe that Jesus Christ, the sinless Son of God is able to pay for the penalty of sin. 
"Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt be saved." {Acts 16:31}
Confess your sin to God and Call on Him to save you from that sin. 
"For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved." {Romans 10:13}

https://www.ttb.org/resources/how-can-i-know-god  

"Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid; for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song: He also is become my salvation.  Therefore with joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation.  And in that day shall ye say, 'Praise the LORD, call upon His name, declare His doings among the people, make mention that His name is exalted.'  Sing unto the LORD; for He hath done excellent things; this is known in all the earth."  Isaiah 12:2-5

Choices…they come at all of us from many sides, right?  We choose to get up in the morning, what to wear, eat, or do with our time.  No matter how old we are, "it DOES matter" that we make good choices because it will affect not only our lives but also the lives of others.  

We are delighted to have with us today our friend, Amy Lostroh, who had to make some tough choices that made a huge impact in her life and in the lives of her family. 

"I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well." Psalm 139:14

What is your most important time of the day?  Eating? Playing? Working? Sleeping?  As we three friends share about our most important time of the day, we hope you will be challenged to make it yours too!  "it DOES matter" how every person spends time.

"That the LORD thy God may shew us the way wherein we may walk, and the thing that we may do." {Jeremiah 42:3}

God's Word is alive and can answer life's questions.  For a Bible or for further study, we encourage you to check out these resources:
Thru the Bible https://www.ttb.org; 
Bible Broadcasting Network https://bbn1.bbnradio.org/english/
Rose Publishing...timelines  https://www.hendricksonrose.com

Ribs, hot dogs, corn-on-the-cob, collard greens, sweet tea and apple pie are favorites for this celebration day!  Great having two brothers, Collin and Justin Pearson, who were former truck drivers joining us today as we reminisce about people, monuments and places visited in this great land of America!   

It's an honor to have Justin Pearson with us.  You will be blessed and motivated as you listen to his inspirational testimony. 
The God of Heaven is looking down from above the clouds to see how He can help those who have a heart to follow Him.  God wants to give strength and guidance to all who faithfully obey Him.  "it DOES matter" that you too follow the Lord!
"The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and He delighteth in his way." {Psalm 37:23}
Books recommended in this episode:
Grit by Angela Duckworth
Start with Why by Simon Sinek
Failing Forward by John C. Maxwell

Website to contact Justin Pearson and his team: https://www.baldwinaerospace.com/

Thank you for joining Cindy, Paula, and Shelley in this special episode as many voices share memories about their fathers.  Proverbs 17:6 says, "Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers."  Feel free to copy and paste the link to this podcast so that your family and friends can also hear of God's blessings in the lives of many fathers around the world.

"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousnes." {i John 1:9}
"For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father." {Romans 8:15}

THANK YOU kindly to all who participated:
Michelle, Collin, Ellie, Kristen, Luke, Sharon, Peyton, Haley, Noah, Norah, Isaac, April, Miles, Rebekah, Laci, Oliver, Elizabeth, Lily, Tristan, Victoria, Sarah Joy, Joshua, Grace, Tim, Lana, Ashlyn, Andrew, Makayla, Courtney Jean, Mike, Susan, Kate, Cammy, Justin

Song "The Glory of Children is Father" by the John Marshall Family used by permission...to order copies link to:
www.odbbc.org

Sometimes we want to control the timetable that we are living.  Yet through all the buzz of a busy life, God says to us in His calm voice, "Wait...be still...rest." 
Verses used in today's episode: Matthew 8:23–27; Mark 4:35–41; Luke 8:22–25; Isaiah 43:2; I Corinthians 10:31; 2 Chronicles 16:9; Isaiah 30:15; Psalm 46:10; Isaiah 40:3; 2 Peter 3:8-11.

Sung at the end of this episode..."Holy Place" words and music by Mac Lynch copyright by THE WILDS, used by permission.  https://wilds.org/store/products/printed-music/songbook/  
"There is a holy place far from the rapid pace where I seek face to face my God and King.
I must go every day, and that without delay, to read His Word and pray and praises bring.
The Word of God will light the darkest path, its treasures flow with strength anew.  
Help me to hide its Words within my heart; take this hour, make me more like You!
So from my holy place back to my rapid pace I bravely run the race He set for me. 
He'll lead me all the way if I His Word obey and on the altar lay anxiety.
The Word of God will light the darkest path, its treasures flow with strenght anew.  
Help me to hide its Words within my heart; take this hour, make me more like You!
Take this hour, make me more like You!
{Piano played and sung by Shelley}

Sometimes you may feel like you are left on this earth to muddle with fate.  Yet, "it DOES matter" that a merciful Savior is there to help along each twist and turn in life.  
We are glad you are joining us today for our interview with Pastor Keith Carnahan of Maranatha Baptist Church.  He has experienced physical challenges yet he has also evidenced God's grace through the healing process.  A link to his church's website is below, so contact him for questions or concerns in your life as well as to request his pamphlets that depict a love for bow hunting and the gospel.  
https://www.maranatha-baptist.org

Gold is a precious commodity on earth, and is even found in Heaven, but the process that this soft metal must go through to become more pure can be lengthy and involve various techniques.  Difficulties in life could be compared to the purification process of gold, and “it DOES matter” how we respond throughout tough times. 

Rebecca Vaughn shares her testimony of amazing grace after surviving a house fire when a child.  Her family's story is written in "More Precious Than Gold".
Miss Vaughn has written a sequel entitled "No Greater Love". 
Copies of these stories can be purchased through the links below.

Connect with her at:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/529177647753280/
https://www.johncvaughn.com/jcvea/home

“I Shall Come Forth As Gold” 

Words and Music by Sharon copyright 1978
(dedicated by her to the Vaughn family)

My faith sometime soon God may test, 

But on His dear Word I must rest, 

For God always knows what is best, 

And I shall come forth as gold.

 
For I shall come forth as gold. 

Yes, I shall come forth as gold.

Though God may test me and try me,

Still I shall come forth as gold.

The way may seem so rough and steep,

And I may go through waters deep,

Sow’ng in tears but in joy I’ll soon reap,

Then I shall come forth as gold.

If your faith were tested today,Go

Would it stand true let come what may?

Could you in your heart with Job say,

“Yes, I shall come forth as gold”?

 
Faith in Christ must be strong and true.

My courage and strength He’ll renew,

Giving a sweet peace and joy anew,

And I shall come forth as gold.

For I shall come forth as gold. 

Yes, I shall come forth as gold.

Though God may test me and try me,

Still I shall come forth as gold.

THANK YOU so much for your part in this podcast:
Maranatha Musicians: sound—Drew; pianist—April; singers—Jim, Jonathan, Nathan, Bradley, Ashlyn, Carrie, Shelley