Pursuing God with Dave and Gene

The Bible says God is continuing to show us the mysteries of His love and grace, even after death when we get to heaven. Gene talks today about all the things we can learn when we get to heaven. It will be a fascinating place for us to explore for the rest of eternity. It’s also a place of accomplishment as we serve and make decisions. The Bible says we will judge angels. We will have a perfect job made just for each of us as we glorify God.

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 today’s episode, Gene talks about the relationships we will have in heaven. It will be like a big family reunion, but perfect - without jealousy and selfishness. Everyone is transformed to be like Jesus with perfect love. Heaven will open up a whole new world of meaningful relationships.

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.

Does heaven seem boring to you? What we see depicted in popular culture makes heaven look like endless floating on clouds and playing a harp. But the gospels tell us that heaven is our glorious hope. The apostle Paul speaks of the wonders of heaven, where we truly belong. Gene reminds us that heaven is our eternal home.

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 order to have a healthy, functioning family, you must be involved. It begins with you. You must be engaged and present to be the primary guiding influence in the lives of our kids. Gene challenges us in today’s episode to spend quality time with our families. 

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.

Healthy families know that limits are vital for a Christ-centered family. In today’s episode, Gene reminds us that we’re born with a sinful nature and our children need to know there are boundaries. Just like God establishes limits, so we must as parents establish loving limits with well-defined consequences. 

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.

It is important for parents to understand that each person in the family has a certain ‘inclination’ or bent with unique gifts and abilities. As parents, we need to appreciate the individual uniqueness of each of our kids. Gene challenges us to encourage our children to pursue their individual inclinations.

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.

Affection should be at the base of all our interactions with the members of our family. We need affirmation on a daily basis. Shower your kids with hugs and unconditional love. It will help them face future difficulties. Gene also reminds us that shared memories are one of the most precious joys we can share with our kids. Be intentional about spending time together to create memories to last a lifetime.

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.

It is difficult to raise a healthy, functioning, Jesus-centered family. In today’s episode, Gene challenges us to ‘drive a stake’ into our family’s faith. For instance, begin to pray over a meal together. Let your children see you reading your Bible consistently. Attend church together as a family. It is a powerful example of how to live out your faith.

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 disciples thought they were going to die in the storm. They did the only thing they could do - they cried out to Jesus. Gene reminds us in today’s episode that only God is the rock solid foundation when storms come raging into your world. When Jesus is at the center of your life, peace will be at the center of your soul. He is your refuge and strength in the time of trouble. Jesus is the only one who can calm your fears.

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.

“Peace be still.” When Jesus calmed the storm with these three little words, the disciples were amazed but also frightened that Jesus could possibly make the winds and the waves immediately cease. They asked the question, “Who is this man that even the winds and waves obey?” He is all powerful and bigger than our circumstances. He came to give us a visible description of who God is and that He wants a relationship with us.

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.