The Bible Speaks to You: Think, Pray, Love like Jesus

281 – How would your life be different if you trusted God completely for everything?

Sometimes it's almost easier to trust God when something terrible happens because there's no where else to turn.

Or when you're afraid and don't know what to do.

But what about your everyday life when there are just the normal challenges and obligations? Do you trust God then? 

It's so easy to just let things work out and not bother God, right? Not necessarily. 

What does it even mean to trust God?

It's hard to trust someone or something if you don't know who or what it is. It's the same with God. 

If you really want to trust God for everything in your life – and that's a wonderful goal – you have to start with getting to know God better. 

To trust God completely requires a conscious choice to know God more closely than you ever have before. Jesus could trust God in every detail of his life because he knew God so intimately.

The better you know God, the more you will hear His voice, and the more you will trust and obey Him in every circumstance. 

LISTEN NOW to this week's episode.

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Full transcript and all Bible quotes from this week: thebiblespeakstoyou.com/281

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280 – What if there was a simple solution to every problem you ever had?

The good news is that Jesus has given us a solution that will solve every problem, whether it's in your personal life or a collective problem.

But just like any solution, you have to do what is required of you.

Jesus offered this solution to lots of people who came from 

• A wide variety of education levels
• Differing job skill sets
• Different socioeconomic backgrounds
• Different religious and cultural heritage
• And he offered this solution to men and women equally

Jesus' solution for every problem is a simple, two word phrase: Follow me.

That's what this week's podcast is all about. No matter what your situation is, no matter how big or small the problem is, the solution is to follow Christ.

This is true even for collective problems on a local level up to international problems. 

You can't make someone else follow Christ, but you can do it yourself in such a way that people you meet see the light of Christ in you and are inspired to let their own light shine. 

Christ is calling you right now: Follow me.

Show notes:
For a full transcript of this episode and all Bible quotes, go to: thebiblespeakstoyou.com/280

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279 – What would you say to someone like Zacchaeus?

Zacchaeus was notorious for cheating people by making them pay more taxes than they owed. He was in cahoots with the Romans, which was basically a betrayal of the Jewish people.

What did Jesus say to Zacchaeus that caused him to have such a radical moral and spiritual transformation? 

In this week's episode, I talk about:

• Why did Zacchaeus want to see Jesus?
• Why did he climb a tree to see him?
• Why did Jesus want to have dinner with Zacchaeus?
• What did Jesus see in Zacchaeus that no one else saw?
• What are some of the things Jesus might have said to him?

What does this story have to do with you and me?

We don't know the exact words Jesus said to Zacchaeus, but we do know he treated him with love and respect.

Is there a modern day Zacchaeus in your life that needs to feel the love of Christ? When you seen them with the eyes of Jesus and love them with the love of Jesus, you will be able to help them discover who they are as a child of God.

It's not just the words you say. It's about how you see and love them that brings moral and spiritual transformation.

You can do this today.

Show notes:
For a full transcript of the episode and all Bible quotes: thebiblespeakstoyou.com/279

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278 – What do you do when you're overwhelmed with discouragement?

I've been talking to a lot of folks who are VERY discouraged by everything that's going on in the world right now.

Is there a way to overcome this feeling of despair and discouragement?

Yes, of course. And it's encouraging to see all the folks in the Bible who were face with all sorts of discouraging situations and how they overcame them.

That's what this week's episode is all about:

• The turning point for Elijah when he was ready to quit
• How Hannah poured out her heart to God in desperation but finally found peace
• Even Jesus got discouraged at times because people didn't understand or accept his message
• Jesus's secret for overcoming discouragement

When you feel discouraged, be honest about how you feel. Don’t pretend to be so holy and spiritually minded that you’re not bothered when you are. 

Even Jesus expressed his discouragement, but he moved quickly from it to complete trust in God each time.

Right this moment, you may feel overwhelmed with discouragement, dismay, and despair over what’s going on in your life, at work, at church, in your country, or the world. 

You may be at the height of hopelessness. But also, right in this moment, God is present, His hand full of hope, comfort, and resources, just as He was with the Children of Israel in the wilderness.

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Blog posts and previous episodes mentioned this week:

• Episode 277: How to Overcome Evil with Good 
• Episode 43: You Can Trust God’s Perfect Timing for the Events in Your Life 
• Blog post: God Prepares Your Heart on His Timetable 

Show notes
Full transcript and Bible quotes: thebiblespeakstoyou.com/278

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James Early, the Jesus Mindset Coach, is a Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster. His focus is on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus by embracing the mindset of Christ in daily life. 

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277 – How do you deal with all that's going on in the world today?

Do you ever feel overwhelmed with gloom and despair with all that's going on these days?

Or have you ever been in a threatening situation, either because of people or circumstances?

Whether it's on personal or global level, sometimes it seems like evil influences are wreaking havoc on our lives or in society.

How do we deal with this? Is it possible to overcome all this evil in the world?

That's what this week's episode is all about:

• How King Jehoshaphat overcame three armies attacking him without a battle
• The authority and power Jesus gives us to overcome evil
• The divine power Paul assures us we have to overcome all evil
• The spiritual tools Paul explains how to use to overcome evil
• The real reason people are evil (this is no surprise, but it is thought provoking)
• The final victory of good over evil--it's closer than you think

And most importantly I talk about what you can do, starting today, to overcome evil with good.

If you're struggling with evil influences in your personal life or overwhelmed with all the terrible things happening in the world today, this episode is for you.

Show notes:
Full transcript and Bible quotes--thebiblespeakstoyou.com/277

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James Early, the Jesus Mindset Coach, is a Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster. His focus is on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus by embracing the mindset of Christ in daily life. 

• Reach out today if you need a speaker or Bible workshop for your church or organization (online and in person)
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276 – Do you have trouble letting go of things to follow Christ?

When Jesus asked Peter and Andrew to leave their nets to follow him, it was a pretty big deal. Fishing was their livelihood.

If Jesus walked up to you and asked you to leave your job, your profession, the way you earned money for your family, would you leave it all to follow him?

Peter and Andrew immediately left their nets to follow Jesus.

Is it possible to follow their example in today's world?

This week's episode is all about 

• What it means to leave your nets 
• What it means to follow Christ 
• AND some ideas on how to do it

Start with yourself. Start where you are, with what you’re doing, what you’re involved in. And see where God takes you.

Whether you leave your nets all at once to follow Christ or take a more step by step approach, is not as important as actually hearing Christ’s call, be willing to follow, and beginning the journey from where you are right now, however much or little you have left all for Christ in the past.

God has given you the ability to hear Christ’s call on your life and empowered you to follow it.

He has given you the strength and the courage, to leave your nets, to let go of whatever holds you back. 

Show notes:
Full transcript and Bible quotes in this episode: thebiblespeakstoyou.com/276

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James Early, the Jesus Mindset Coach, is a Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster. His focus is on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus by embracing the mindset of Christ in daily life. 

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275 – Jesus says you are the salt of the earth. What are you doing about it?

Recently, my friend Terese said: It's time to take your salt out of the salt shaker.

I took that to mean: quit hiding yourself, your God-given gifts and talents, and what you have to contribute to society. Be who God made you to be and share it with the world.

Being the salt of the earth can mean lots of things. In the Bible salt had numerous uses and metaphorical meanings. Salt was

• Connected with purity 
• Used to preserve food
• Used to flavor food
• Sometimes used to destroy the soil's ability to grow crops
• Required in many burnt offerings
• Used as a medium of exchange
• Considered a healing agent

When Jesus said we are the salt of the earth, he could have been referring to some or all of these uses for salt.

In this week's episode, I unpack how all these ways to use and think about salt apply to our lives today.

You'll be surprised how I describe adding salt to burnt offerings applies to us today.

Your salt is the Christly flavor you bring to your life and all those around you. If you keep this Christlikeness to yourself, it's like having a salt shaker on the table but never putting any salt on your food.

If you keep your salt to yourself, you may be the salt, but not the salt of the earth. It’s time to take you salt out of the salt shaker and share your love for Christ with others.

Show notes:
For a full transcript and all Bible quotes, go to thebiblespeakstoyou.com/275

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274 – Putting God first in 2025

First of all, Happy New Year!

I wish you all the best in 2025 and that you'll discover more of who God made you to be and live this out in your daily life.

A new year is a wonderful time to think about your priorities, to let go of things and thoughts you've outgrown. It's a time to embrace more fully where God is calling you.

In this first episode of the new year, I focus on putting God first in your life as your number one priority. I ask and answer the 5 Ws and the 1 H.

• Who should put God first in your life?
• What does it mean to put God first?
• When should you put God first?
• Where should you put God first?
• Why should you put God first?
• How do you put God first, in everything you do?

On the surface, the answers to these questions are pretty obvious. But this episode goes deeper to get at the heart of what it means to put God first in your life.

Listen now. And let me know how you put God first in your life.

Once again: HAPPY NEW YEAR!


Show notes:
For a full transcription and Bible quotes in this episode: thebiblespeakstoyou.com/274

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James Early, the Jesus Mindset Coach, is a Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster. His focus is on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus by embracing the mindset of Christ in daily life. 

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273 – Year in Review for The Bible Speaks to You Podcast

2024 has completed it's designated rounds!

I hope your year has been full of spiritual growth and progress. And I hope you'll take some time to reflect on the the things you have to be grateful for and the lessons you've learned this year.

This week's episode shares some of the highlights from the podcast this past year.

Want to listen to an entire episode?
Here are links to all episodes mentioned this week:

• 232 – You Don’t Need Someone Else’s Permission to Do what God Has Called You to Do
• 235 – How to Be Filled with the Fullness of God
• 239 – God Is Always with You, No Matter What
• 243 – The Secret to Spiritual Restoration
• 245 – How to Be Joyful No Matter what Happens
• 248 – That's Not the Jesus I Believe In
• 254 – God Already Knows What You Need
• 256 – The Biblical Cure for Loneliness
• 261 – The Best Motive for Prayer that Heals
• 262 – Redeeming and Healing the Past
• 264 – Finding Peace During Political Turmoil
• 265 – Trusting God No Matter What Happens

All blessing for the New Year!

Show notes:
Full transcript of the clips from each of these episodes: thebiblespeakstoyou.com/273

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272 – When was the last time you read the story of Jesus's birth?

Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. How well do you know the story?

When was the last time you read the whole thing?

In this week's episode, I read the entire Christmas story.

That's it.
No commentary.
No explanations.
No historical context or data.

Just the story, all by itself, of Jesus's birth.

This Christmas, take a few minutes just to listen to the story, you probably know so well. But listen again.

Let the Christmas message of Christ's coming sink down into your heart and then shine forth in your life.

MERRY CHRISTMAS

Show notes:
For a full transcript of the Bible passages in Matthew and Luke, go to thebiblespeakstoyou.com/272

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James Early, the Jesus Mindset Coach, is a Bible teacher, speaker, and podcaster. His focus is on getting back to the original Christianity of Jesus by embracing the mindset of Christ in daily life. 

• Reach out today if you need a speaker or Bible workshop for your church or organization (online and in person)
• Subscribe to the podcast  (and get your copy of Praying with the Mindset of Jesus)       
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