Today is our 49th wedding anniversary. What a blessing and a testimony of God's faithfulness, grace and love over the years. In today's episode I share about how we met and one of the powerful reasons for meeting this milestone. It's all about the weeds.

In November 2007 when I began the Morning Manna podcast, I would read through the Bible a chapter each day. It took a long time but I made it through the whole Bible twice with that format. In today's episode, I'm going "Old School" and reading Psalm 27 to you. Be encouraged by it truth and promises.

One of the challenges we have in this technology/information age, is to keep our electronic devices charged. You know, your phone, your tablet, your Kindle and your laptop. The same is true though for our spiritual lives. As we serve God and others in ministry, we become depleted and need to recharge our spiritual batteries. Let's talk about in on today's Morning Manna.

Fixation is defined as an obsessive or unhealthy preoccupation or attachment. What are we fixed on today? What occupies our minds and hearts? 2 Corinthians 4:18 says; So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. So may I say... "the fix is in." Our fixation must not be on the visible chaos and division. It must be on the eternal.

Google the word "trying" and then images... you'll find a bunch of inspiring memes about the importance of trying. But Pastor Craig Groeschel offered an alternative in his message this week that I found more inspiring and instructive. Should we be trying or should we be training... because trying can be trying.

In today's episode I want to encourage your to don't stop... don't quit... keep on keeping on. I know how difficult those times are when you just want to stop and throw in the towel. Don't do it! Keep your eyes on Jesus and his purpose and plan for your life and the world we live in.

We're all probably familiar with the term "On Mission," but what I want to challenge you with today is... are you "On Purpose." Most people struggle with three basic issues in life. The first is identity: “Who am I?” The second is importance: “Do I matter?” And the third is impact: “What is my purpose in life?” Have you found your purpose? Let's talk about it on today's Morning Manna.

Psalm 46:2 says; "Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change and though the mountains slip into the heart of the sea." Change can be hard. It's difficult. You may not like it, but God is there in the midst of it. Let's talk about it on today's Morning Manna.

During our struggles with the Covid pandemic, there is a lot of focus on immunity. One of the things that I and my wife do is to strengthen our immune system by taking good natural vitamins. But what I want to talk about today is not physical immunity... but spiritual immunity.

What is an Identity Crisis? An identity crisis is a time in life when an individual begins to seriously look for answers about the nature of his or her being and the search for an identity. The key thing for believers, is that our identity comes from who God says we are... not what others or our own mind says to us during times of struggles or failure. Let's talk about it on today's Morning Manna.