Pursuing God with Dave and Gene

The beautiful thing about the Gospel is that Jesus paid the penalty for our sin in full.

Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in Scripture and shaped by Eastside’s conviction that God’s grace is for everyone, each episode invites you to discover God’s presence and activity in your life.

Instead of starting with Genesis and getting bogged down in genealogy, begin in the New Testament in the book of Matthew. Focus on life change. Expect to be transformed as you read the Bible. Try writing down what you’re learning. Doing so will help you understand and apply what you’re reading.

Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in Scripture and shaped by Eastside’s conviction that God’s grace is for everyone, each episode invites you to discover God’s presence and activity in your life.

The Bible shows us the consequences of rebellion and how God gives grace when we repent. He promises salvation for our souls through the death and resurrection of Jesus.

To help you understand the Bible, find an easily understandable translation. Choose a Bible study either online or in person with other believers.

Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in Scripture and shaped by Eastside’s conviction that God’s grace is for everyone, each episode invites you to discover God’s presence and activity in your life.

Psalms says “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” The Bible gives us values to protect us in our lives. It guides our ways and sets us free. We need to read the Bible to show us the way.

Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in Scripture and shaped by Eastside’s conviction that God’s grace is for everyone, each episode invites you to discover God’s presence and activity in your life.

One overriding excuse we use for not reading the Bible is lack of motivation. The Bible is a moral compass to tell us right from wrong. It’s a tool to give us guidance in decision-making. Lack of motivation should not be a reason for not using the Bible to help us make decisions that will change our lives.

Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in Scripture and shaped by Eastside’s conviction that God’s grace is for everyone, each episode invites you to discover God’s presence and activity in your life.

Over ninety-three percent of Americans own a Bible. Why don’t we spend more time reading and reflecting on it? Many people say they don’t have time. Others says they can’t or don’t understand it. Still others say they don’t believe it. Do you find the Bible intimidating? I want to encourage you to begin to try to read this book and understand its purpose.

Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in Scripture and shaped by Eastside’s conviction that God’s grace is for everyone, each episode invites you to discover God’s presence and activity in your life.

Paul says in Philippians that he continues to ‘press on’ toward his goal. We need to have that same perseverance that Paul had. Anything worthwhile in life takes perseverance. It’s a lie to think, “It’s too much effort.” Our challenge is to continue to press on toward our goals so we can finish well.

Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in Scripture and shaped by Eastside’s conviction that God’s grace is for everyone, each episode invites you to discover God’s presence and activity in your life.

In Phillipians chapter 3, we are reminded by Paul to envision where we want to be. We can get distracted easily, but personally stretching goals and knowing what is most important to you can shape your life.

Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in Scripture and shaped by Eastside’s conviction that God’s grace is for everyone, each episode invites you to discover God’s presence and activity in your life.

Success in life means learning to forget things from our past that hold us back. We can forget our failures because God has forgiven and forgotten them. 

Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in Scripture and shaped by Eastside’s conviction that God’s grace is for everyone, each episode invites you to discover God’s presence and activity in your life.

Philippians 3:12-14 gives us some practical tips on how to set and reach goals. We must first assess where we are before we know where we’re going. Start by assessing where you are spiritually, relationally, professionally, and physically.

Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in Scripture and shaped by Eastside’s conviction that God’s grace is for everyone, each episode invites you to discover God’s presence and activity in your life.