RG AUDIO 011517   Revelation 22:12-21 When parents leave their toddler in the church nursery, they often see the tearful lip-quiver of someone who feels abandoned. Then, parents go into overdrive to communicate their return. If the child understands the message, the child might be willing to wait, but probably not for long. Immaturity still […]

RG AUDIO 011417   2 Timothy 1:1-14 The apostle Paul was on a death march. He could see it. His journey to Rome accomplished a God-given mission, but he knew it would end in death. The conflict between the new kingdom world of Christ and the political authority in Rome was too great. He did […]

RG AUDIO 011317   1 Timothy 4:1-10 Gym memberships are up, but statistics also reveal that most of us aren’t going regularly after five months. One report states that people spend close to $500 a year for the privilege of skipping the gym. The apostle Paul, who was familiar with athletic training, understood its importance […]

RG AUDIO 011217   Luke 12:35-48 Unexpected company challenges even the best host or hostess. However, expected company who arrive at an unexpected time can be a greater challenge. Caught in last-hour preparations that should have been handled earlier can be embarrassing. Most prefer for guests to arrive within a short window of an agreed-upon […]

RG AUDIO 011117   Matthew 22:34-46 An expert tried to test Jesus with a trick question. However, it backfired because there is no such thing as a trick question that Jesus cannot address. Jesus turned the “expert” to truth and showed him how his handling of God’s law was upside down. In essence, Jesus said […]

RG AUDIO 011017   2 Peter 3:1-9 When time is short, what do responsible people do? They work faster. They work smarter. They address priorities. They understand that when time is short, some things don’t matter. Peter delivers the same message. Since everything will be destroyed, how should Christians use this short time? His answer […]

RG AUDIO 010917   2 Peter 3:1-9 Slow things still come. Turtle speed will take you somewhere. Honey will eventually lazily stream to your biscuit. Slow is careful, graceful, often accompanied by a hint of wonder. Slow is also redemptive. The car slows before impact to reduce injury. Regularly, God works slowly in a redemptive […]

RG AUDIO 010817   Psalm 96:1-13 Leading politicians, ruling authorities, educational specialists, and equal rights activists all act as if winning means taking sides, giving the best argument, or fighting with the most destructive weapons. It produces conflict that pushes people to take sides. However, that’s not the message God gives. He reminds us that […]

RG AUDIO 010717   Isaiah 63:7-16 The new year is a good time to rehearse the kindness of a promise-keeping God. Without this review, it is easy to take God and His provisions for granted. Even the people of Israel, who had a gratitude list that included a way through the Red Sea, guidance through […]

RG AUDIO 010617   2 Chronicles 20:13-22 The people of Israel felt threatened. Who wouldn’t with vast numbers of their enemies advancing? It was enough to set everyone on edge and make their confidence puddle in front of them like spilled milk. Jehoshaphat, king of Judah, knew what to do. He “inquired of the Lord.” […]