RG AUDIO 042220   Luke 17:11-19 “As they went, they were cleansed” (Luke 17:14b). It is striking to see the healing come swiftly as the ten lepers obeyed without question Jesus’ directive to go show themselves to the priests. It is equally striking that though ten obeyed and ten were healed, only one returned to […]

RG AUDIO 042120   Mark 10:46-52 How long have we been shouting for mercy; clamoring, crying out, making noise? Yet, no one around us seems to ask the simple question, “What do you want me to do for you?” In fact, many have rebuked us; told us to be quiet. Jesus sees straight into our […]

RG AUDIO 042020   Matthew 13:10-17 How tragic to be among those whose hearts are so calloused they are no longer able to turn and be healed. For something to be calloused means it is hardened, thickened, feeling no emotion, indifferent, soul-less. A callous develops from friction or irritation over a long period of time, […]

RG AUDIO 041920   Psalm 69:6-15 Some people might consider my zeal for the Chicago Cubs just a little bit over the top. When you grow up in a family of men who share the same level of zeal, only for the famed rival, it’s easy to become over-zealous. How disheartening when we see stadiums […]

RG AUDIO 041820   Hebrews 12:14-18 It was our first trip to California. We were being interviewed as possible missionaries with Far East Broadcasting Company when it happened. Water glasses began to jiggle and silverware clattered. It was our first earthquake experience. While it was unsettling for us, everyone else seemed to ignore the mild […]

RG AUDIO 041720   Colossians 2:16-23 Do you know a rule-follower? You know, the person who waits patiently on the curb for the crosswalk light to change even though there is no traffic for blocks. They like deadlines, schedules, and step-by-step instructions. They make sure they leave a public area cleaner than when they found […]

RG AUDIO 041620   Romans 12:1-3 On one of his many trips to South America, Dr. Jim Diehl preached at my local church in Argentina. He shared the story of a time during his pastoral ministry when a young man came to the altar to surrender his life to God. Dr. Diehl told the young […]

RG AUDIO 041520   Acts 17:16-31 The Areopagus was an aristocratic council of ancient Athens. You could compare it to the United States Supreme Court today. The philosophers took Paul to the meeting. The council questioned. Paul stood up. He chose his words very carefully. Paul tells them he will now enlighten them. The city […]

RG AUDIO 041420   John 4:16-26 The Samaritan woman showed up around noon. Normally the hottest part of the day, it was not considered to be normal “well time.” Normal “well time” would be early, when the sun was rising and temperatures were cooler to carry your water home. However, her “well time” was set […]

RG AUDIO 041320   John 2:13-25 Growing up in a small town, I’m convinced that my mother had spies everywhere. It didn’t matter how well my brothers and I tried to hide something we had done, mom always found out. There were no secrets we could keep from her. Is it possible to keep something […]