To move forward in life and to make a difference in the lives of others we have to let go of things that hold us back. Resentment and bitterness are two things that can hold us back like very few other things. They are like 1,000-pound anchors that wind up being a "drag" on every other area of our life. Bitterness is a poison that affects us to the very core, the very root of who we are if we do not get rid of it. In this podcast we are going to look at how we let go of something that has a hold on us and has affected us deeply. Some-thing so weighty that it almost feels wrong to just "release it".

FOMO. The Fear of Missing Out. Have you ever been out to eat. You are sitting there enjoying your favorite meal. You are thinking about the blessings that God has given you because you have the ability to go out to eat. All of a sudden you see the waitress walk by with an amazing looking meal and she sets it down in front of someone and suddenly you feel like your meal isn't all that good anymore? We have all experienced times like this. Even in the midst of all that God has given us and done for us there is this uneasy feeling that somehow, someone else is doing better than we are. Did you know that there is actually a root cause of this? In this podcast we are going to take a look at this somewhat newish term but not so new emotion.

Are you ever just amazed at the choices that people make and the people that they choose to listen to and follow. Throughout the Bible we are given examples of people who walked in deception. As you read the accounts you can see it coming and you may find yourself almost yelling a warning to them about what is sbout to happen. We are warned not to be deceived by false teachers and prophets. We are specifically told that even the very elect, the very mature in spiritual things will walk in deception in the last days. In the most well-known verse about sowing and reaping it starts out with a warning not to be deceived because whatever a person sows, they will reap. This podcast we will discuss how to keep from being deceived and how prevalent that this especially among those who call themselves Christians.

Most Christians have an understanding that we are to fulfill the Great Commission. We are to - Go.... AND make disciples of all people. The greatest way to introduce people to Jesus is to share our testimony...."Here is what Jesus did for me." We call this being a witness. I love to share my faith in Jesus. I am so grateful for all that He has done in my life and for me. God not only calls us to witness we are called to walk in wisdom toward all of those who are outside of the faith. This is a powerful thing. What does that look like? Why is it so important? The truth is that wisdom is a vital component to our witness. The Apostle Paul said - "I have become all things to all men that by all means I might win some.". Today we are going to take a look at this wisdom and how to be a more effective witness.

Do something. Don't just talk about it. Think about it or plan for it. Eventually everyone must step out and Do.... Something! Not just anything; We must do God what God is telling us to do. Step out, Step up and Go.

Have you ever uttered the words - "I don't care"? We all have. At one point or another we can find ourselves in situations where we just don't care anymore. Part of having character is caring about things: Our marriage, other people, how we do our work. There are so many things happening in society at the moment that many people are losing their ability to care about many things. For many people their "Give a Care" is busted. Without Care there is no Character. While we are not to be seeking out the approval of others, we still need to care about how we present ourselves and how we represent the Lord. It is great to be free from becoming the prisoner of people's opinions, yet we are never free to just live and speak however we want. Care is a big part of being compassionate. To really care for people who are in need or who are hurting. Today's podcast is all about how Caring is a huge part of our Character.

Life is filled with awkward moments. A lot of them. You can't avoid them, even if you tried. Jesus was a master at dealing with awkward people, awkward situations and having awkward conversations. Part of being a Christian is growing in our ability to become the master of the awkward conversation. The truth is that most of us would like to avoid them like the plague. No matter how hard you may try you can't avoid them all. These awkward moments give us the ability to be kind, show patience, set boundaries and lean into teachable moments. Are they always fun? No. Can they be very productive? Of course. This podcast will get you thinking, challenge your perception of things and hopefully give you a good laugh or two: or at least make you say - hmmmm.

Have you ever just wanted to slap someone? I mean really give someone a nice whack right in the kisser. You Know you have. That person that just gets on your nerves. The one who has made you so angry that you just want to physically or verbally lash out. Sometimes the best slap back is the sarcastic remark that cuts a person at the point of their ridiculousness. That one person who is so stupid that you just want to give them a nice thump on the forehead to help them "snap out of it". We have all been here. It is a moment when we must decide if we are going to respond in the spirit or risk going to jail. Today's podcast is going to talk about the reality of dealing with our impulses and rising above them to respond to people in a productive and Christ like way.

One of the great joys of the Christian life is knowing that you can speak with God and that He will talk with you. If we are going to live a life of faith, then this is necessary. How do you know that you are hearing from God? How do you know it is not your own imagination? What does it mean when He is silent? We are going to explore these questions together. Buckle up, we are going to dive into these and more on this podcast.

There is this thought that people should never see us in our weaknesses. That people should never see us sweat even when we are doing the heavy lifting of life. There is a lot of wisdom in that. We all admire those who are able to handle problems and stressful situations with dignity, confidence and skill. This is something that we all should aspire too. However, sometimes it is a good thing for people see you dealing with the realities of life and the cost and work that comes with it. There is a balance that we can show in strength and vulnerability.