Another day, another storm. Does your life ever feel that way? Does it feel like a continual cycle that leaves you feeling overwhlemed and struggling with "that sinking feeling"? Then know that Jesus is very much aware of what you are facing, and that He cares very much about you and your situation. He has the power and the compassion to "come and save you" as the great I Am. Yet know this, that even though He is the "On Time God", He may not show up exactly when you would like or how you would expect. But He always shows up!

We all face various kinds of storms in our lives - literally or figuratively. In the midst of these storms it is easy to develop "that sinking feeling" of despair and of being overwhelmed. This episode focuses on why those storms may arise and how we can successfully navigate our way through them.

Wouldn't it be great if our lives, at least in general, could be characterized by our experiencing a "peaceful, easy feeling"? (Like the song by the Eagles from 1972.) That most likely is not the case because we live in a world that rarely offers us such a thing, and certainly not for any length of time. Yet there is a kind of peace that offers rest, tranquility, harmony, and completeness. It involves unimpaired or even repaired relationships, and perfect well being. Yet, while it is freely offered and readily available to all, it is only found in an "other worldly" source.

Trust is an important aspect in our lives. But who can you really trust? Some people put their trust in power and postion. Others trust in themselves or other people. Still others trust in their accumulated wealth. Yet all of these can change and not be truly reliable. There is One who is an unchanging Rock, who is the same yesterday and forever. That, perhaps is the best place in which to place our trust.

There are many ways we can alter the reality around us. It may be through virtual reality or the use of some kind of mood altering, perception changing, emotional processing medication (drug). However, what if we ultimately altered our reality - the reality of what we are thinking, feeling, or experiencing by bringing it to God and thereby living in an altared reality?

We sing songs without necessarily considering - or beleiving - the words we are singing. This can be true with any kind or style (genre) of music, but is particularly concerning when it involves contemporary "worship" songs. It is much like the saying: "God said it; I believe it; that settles it." Does it really? Or is it just easy to simply sing along with today's music that is so well written and performed? What impact does our singing actually have on our lives?

Life is a journey we all make and along the way we all encounter some difficult and often unexpected situations. One source of encouragement during those times can come from listening to - and perhaps even singing along with - encouraging music. And one source for this is found in "God's Music" (aka Worship Music), especially songs that are truly scripturally based.

"Life is a journey - enjoy the ride" is a phrase that was made popular via a 1996 commercial series by Nissan. Wouldn't it be great if our journey in /of life was one great adventure after another. Yet we know that isn't reality, is it? So during those difficult, uncertain, and even unsettling times we need a source of true encouragement (and not just a new car!). God - who is never changing - and His Word - that is everlasting - offer just such encouragement for us, no matter the circumstance or situation.

You are probably familiar with the phrase,"Life is a journey, not a destination." Reality is that all of us will and do need some encouragement along the way. A good place to find and build a strong foundation for ongoing encouragement is the Bible. Since God never changes and His word endures forever, you can rely on it today, tomorrow, and "forever".

The naming of a child (as well as the spelling) is not just a big deal today. The naming of people in the Bible often reflects their character or their purpose/mission. This is especially true when it comes to the birth of Jesus concerning His purpose/mission - then and now.