Taking tests in school is one thing but tests that come our way in real life is another story. Throughout scripture people were tested time after time. God allows testing to strengthen faith. He wants us to pass the tests and to learn from the examples in the Bible of those who faced it. 

Throughout time many have said, "I'll believe it when I see it." But that is the opposite of true faith which involves believing before you see it. Two people are highlighted who both said that, in their own way, but they are prime examples of doubt and not faith. Jesus even told one of them, "Doubting" Thomas, that the people who were blessed were the ones who could believe without having to see anything.

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Have you ever heard the saying, "don't sweat the small stuff?" The Bible actually tells you to do the opposite. The prophet Zechariah was used by God to tell his people, by asking them the question, "For who has despised the day of small things?" This episode highlights that principle with examples of people from scripture as well as history, along with the story of a local man who took his job serious.

(Minor correction to the podcast: Lewis and Clark Expedition was 1804-1805)

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Failing to ask for help can lead to disaster. There is a way to avoid making the mistake of relying only on yourself and then suffering the consequences. You can ask God to show you the best way to do things. Hear an example from the Bible that teaches us to ask God first before we step out to do something that we think we can handle on our own.

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Stop fighting your own battles and learn how to see victory by letting God take over. The Bible teaches this lesson in a number of places. One of the best examples is found in 1 Samuel 17. Here the small shepherd boy, and future king of Israel, David, takes on Goliath, the giant who intimidated an entire army of seasoned warriors. David knew that our battles are really not ours, but God's.

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It may look like the majority of people are correct when it comes to politics, fashion, music, social media, opinions etc. But following the crowd is not the wisest way to live your life. The Bible tells us in several places that not following the culture around us, not following the world, not following the crowd is actually the better way to live. 

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Can you watch what you're thinking and not get caught up in the circumstances around you? You can't always change people and problems but you can alter your frame of mind. The Bible spells it out for you in Philippians 4:8. The apostle Paul highlights 7 important things you should consider. Don't dwell on the bad things, focus on the list of 7 items Paul wrote about.

God's Geography Lesson teaches that no matter where you feel like you are right now, a deep, dark valley, or the highest mountain top, God can help you. Terrain, circumstances, challenges, etc. don't matter to Him, the king of Israel saw this lesson firsthand when Israel's enemies thought they could attack them on the plains because God could only aid them if they were up in the higher elevations of the hills. Based on 1 Kings 20:23-29  

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To live a life that can withstand even the toughest of times depends on having a solid foundation, just like the tallest buildings which are designed to last. Using his experience in remodeling, and construction, as well as 10 years with Home Depot, Bennett Shryock shares insights into Jesus' parable of the 2 builders, one wise and the other foolish. Bennett helps make that connection between the construction world and the spiritual application of this scripture clear for all of us.

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Do you believe everything you see and hear in the media? Are you forming opinions and taking action or having your blood pressure rise without really making sure the stories are real? Pastor, News Journalist, Author, Media Commentator, Rene De La Cruz helps to explain from both the Biblical perspective, and his experience as a news reporter,  some of the key differences between Fake news, Real News, and The Good News The Word of God.