RG AUDIO 013120   Joel 2:12-22 The prophet Joel is a man of mystery. We don’t really know anything about him. He is among the minor prophets. That Joel is underappreciated does not mean, however, that there is not much for us to learn and grow from this book. The beginning of Joel sets up […]

RG AUDIO 011220   Psalm 25:1-11 I have a love hate relationship with my phone’s GPS. I have to put a lot of trust in the instruction it gives because without it, I could not do my job. However, it isn’t always right. Sometimes, there is truly a better way to reach my destination. Other […]

RG AUDIO 011120   1 Peter 3:1-7 I remember the day I found out I was having a girl. I had big plans for a little girl. There would be pretty dresses, braids, doll houses, and princesses. We would have such fun together As much fun as I have dressing up and playing with my […]

RG AUDIO 011020   2 Corinthians 6:3-13 It’s probably safe to say most people have played some form of the game “Truth or Dare” growing up. Many times, humiliating stunts were chosen over being totally and completely honest because it was simply easier than revealing deep, dark secrets to even the closest friends. When the […]

RG AUDIO 010920   Luke 6:27-36 “Fair” is very much a four-letter word. Too often both young and old equate it with love. Some people believe that if everyone has the exact same set of circumstances, then they can love. If the circumstances aren’t the same, then love might not be guaranteed. Love based on […]

RG AUDIO 010820   Matthew 23:13-24 Some Christ followers live under a very dark umbrella. The enemy of our soul markets this umbrella under the brand name “legalism.” Follow the rules! Do good works! What isn’t advertised is that this umbrella lets more rain in than it keeps out. It’s very difficult to see the […]

RG AUDIO 010720   Hosea 14:1-9 Humanity has many ways it utilizes to stay on track. Some people are list makers, others GPS users. Cooks have recipes and architects have blueprints. Whatever the task, there’s probably an app, a bestselling book, or an expert made especially for the occasion. Fortunately, you and I haven’t been […]

RG AUDIO 010620   Hosea 11:1-11 Children don’t always do as they are told. That’s no secret to those of us privileged to work with or have children. Both as a parent and a teacher, I have lovingly requested that a child perform a task over and over only to wonder if there is actually […]

RG AUDIO 010520   Psalm 40:1-8 My family is fairly musical. My husband plays and teaches percussion at a local high school. My oldest has started drum lessons, my middle child is taking piano lessons, and my youngest often goes around singing. The interesting thing about music is that it is universal. People who don’t […]

RG AUDIO 010420   1 Peter 1:1-9 My paternal grandparents have both now passed. Several years ago they decided to start giving certain items to particular members of the family. My great-grandmother’s passing had made an impression on my grandmother. All her worldly goods had been divided amongst the relatives based on a list she […]