RG AUDIO 070122   1 Thessalonians 3:1-8 There is so much profound wisdom about the work of mentoring and discipling in 1 Thessalonians 3. First, the Apostle Paul prepared them for trials. He told them that they would come. Then, during the trials, he sent Timothy to check up on them. Finally, when the report […]

RG AUDIO 063022   Galatians 5:13-26 Many of us who grew up in church were asked to memorize the “Fruit of the Spirit.” What comes after is such an instructive calling: “…let us keep in step with the Spirit.” Being a disciple is not something we will ourselves to be, rather we are filled, anchored, […]

RG AUDIO 062922   Hebrews 6:13-20 Jesus is good news for the world, but He is especially good news for Gentiles. The Jews were confident in their story, their history, and their covenant. Rightfully so. But Gentiles? Thank God for the work of the Spirit through Jesus Christ. Jesus, in Hebrews, is cast as the […]

RG AUDIO 062822   Hebrews 6:4-12 There is a troubling text for us Wesleyan readers. For all of the context in the scripture that grants us an optimism of grace—a hope that it is never too late for someone to repent—here we have a text that says if they have been in, and are now […]

RG AUDIO 062722   Hebrews 5:11—6:3 The problem with metaphors is that they eventually break down. For example, we know, generally, when a child needs to transition from milk to solid food. You don’t see many 7-year-old children passing on meals to have only milk. The body knows when it needs more. How does a […]

RG AUDIO 062622   1 John 5:13-21 If an important email or letter is expected, we eagerly await its arrival. We are ready for it. God is always waiting for us to come to Him. He listens to every prayer. However, prayer is more our listening to God than our talking. It is asking God […]

RG AUDIO 062522   1 John 5:6-12 While visiting with friends, a young man thumbed through their wedding album. He questioned, “Who is this girl in your wedding I want to meet her. I’m going to marry her someday.” Something about her represented the person he wanted to marry. They introduced the couple, and three […]

RG AUDIO 062422   1 Peter 2:18-25 A three-year-old girl was overheard speaking forthrightly to her dolls. “It’s time to get ready for bed. Go brush your teeth and put on your pajamas. Then, we’ll say our prayers before I tuck you in for the night.” Where did she learn this routine she was imitating? […]

RG AUDIO 062322   1 Peter 1:1-9 Many years ago, we played a game called “Mercy!” We did not have television and video games to occupy our time, so we played games that stretched our creativeness. The game was played with two players who faced each other, joined hands, and tried to out squeeze the […]

RG AUDIO 062222   1 Timothy 2:1-7 It was a hot afternoon, and the van was crowded to its capacity. Everyone agreed it was time to stop for a refreshment break. As the occupants piled out of the van, they were startled when the air was split with a loudspeaker announcement. The town was alerted […]