RG AUDIO 060621   Psalm 145:1-12 We talk a lot about the goodness of God. We talk about prayers answered, gifts given, and protection bestowed. Lists have been made of all the attributes of the Father that make Him good. However, have you ever stopped to think about what it feels like to live in […]

RG AUDIO 060521   James 1:12-21 Human beings don’t have to be taught how to cast blame on others. However, we do have to be taught how to take responsibility for our actions. As adults, we don’t usually blatantly blame our bad choices on another individual. It usually sounds more like an excuse or a […]

RG AUDIO 060421   Titus 2:1-8 I often remind school-aged children to “be an example.” Usually this means they need to reconsider their current behavioral choices. However, we could all use that reminder from time to time. If you are still breathing, then you are an example. It’s up to you what sort of example […]

RG AUDIO 060321   Galatians 5:16-26 I think most people have a store that if visited, making a purchase is almost guaranteed. The only sure-fire way to keep your money in your pocket when shopping these venues is to not visit them in the first place. A sure way to defeat temptation is to avoid […]

RG AUDIO 060221   2 Corinthians 3:7-18 Ever watch one of those movies where the main character makes a quick change or engages in a quick ritual that transforms them into something greater than they are? After the transformation they can fight crime, rescue troubled souls, and otherwise make their corner of humanity a better […]

RG AUDIO 060121   1 Corinthians 2:1-10 Whether it’s someone with an advanced degree or an average human being that happens to have a vast buffet of smarts residing in their cranium, most of us know someone that seems to know everything. There’s nothing wrong with possessing knowledge, but how it’s advertised. If we are […]

RG AUDIO 053121   1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 I’ve heard many preachers say the best way to really dig deep into what a verse of scripture means is to look at it in context. Scripture isn’t a flower to only be enjoyed through a single stem experience. To understand the gardener’s vision, one needs to enjoy […]

RG AUDIO 053021   Isaiah 40:1-11 When we sit on a commercial airplane, fasten our seat belt, and feel the aircraft lifting off, we don’t see the pilot. It’s easy to assume that because the airplane is moving, the pilot is in the cockpit. We may not know the pilots’ names, how long they have […]

RG AUDIO 052921   1 John 3:11-24 Early Christians were called and known as people of the way. Historians and writers of the day would say that they loved the stranger, the poor, the orphan, and widows as their own. They would provide for those in need, and amid persecution would stand, and often die, […]

RG AUDIO 052821   Ephesians 2:11-22 A young boy, about seven years old, once told me it was his second birthday and promptly invited me to his party. His parents were dear friends of mine, so I asked them to confirm the child’s second birthday. With a smile and short laughter, they explained that he […]