Many people enter marriage for the wrong reasons. In America, a person typically enters a marriage with the person he or she is in love with. However, they base their marriages on emotion and don't understand the real significance of marriage. What if God had a completely different purpose for marriage? In this episode, I discuss the real purpose of marriage.

Bible References: (Genesis 1:28; Genesis 2:18; Genesis 2:24; Genesis 3:9; Genesis 3:16; Psalm 118:6-7; Matthew 19:1-9; Matthew 20:28; John 13:1-20; Romans 6:3-5; 1 Corinthians 11:8-9; 1 Corinthians 13:4-7; Ephesians 5:22-33; Hebrews 13:6)

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Biblical references are usually based on the English Standard Version unless otherwise stated.

Music by licensed permission: "Lead Me Home" composed by Steven Leonard Messina.

Some people suffer from spiritual dementia. They don't realize who they are in Christ. The audience to whom Peter wrote in his first epistle experienced suffering.  To encourage his readers, Peter reminded them of their identity in Christ. In this episode, I discuss your identity in Christ. This is important because understanding who you are in Christ provides comfort.

Bible References: (Genesis 2:15-17; Genesis 3:6; Genesis 3:24; 1 Corinthians 6:9-10; Romans 5:12; Romans 5:20; Ephesians 2:4-7; Colossians 1:13; 1 Peter 1:1-5; 1 Peter 2:4-10; 1 Peter 5:12)

Westminster Shorter Catechism, Question 16

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Biblical references are usually based on the English Standard Version unless otherwise stated.

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Adam was our representative in the Garden of Eden. So when he sinned, we sinned. Therefore, in him we are guilty of violating the holy law of God. However, we can't simply blame him for our situation because we sin against God many, many times a day, and we do so willingly. Due to our guilt, we deserve God's condemnation. What is our hope? That God will not hold our violation of His holy law (sin) against us. Fortunately, God graciously forgives the sins of His people because Jesus Christ is our representative. He lived in perfect obedience to God, and His perfect life is ours. And because of His crucifixion, our sins are forgiven. In this episode, I review several New Testament verses on forgiveness.

Bible References: (Genesis 2:15-17; Genesis 3:15; Genesis 9:4; Ezekiel 36:26-27; Matthew 6:9-15; Matthew 9:1-7; Matthew 12:21-32; Matthew 12:34; Matthew 18:21-35; Matthew 26:26-29; Mark 2:1-12; Mark 3:22-30; Luke 5:18-26; Luke 7:36-50; Luke 11:1-4; Luke 12:10; Luke 17:1-4; Luke 23:26-43; Luke 24:44-49; John 5:28-29; Acts 2:38; Acts 10:43; Romans 4:7; Romans 5:1; Romans 6:1-4; Romans 7:7-25; 1 Corinthians 6:20; 1 Corinthians 7:23; Ephesians 1:7; Ephesians 2:4-9; Colossians 1:14; Colossians 2:13; Colossians 3:13; Philippians 2:13; Hebrews 9:22; Hebrews 10:18; 1 Peter 1:18-20; 1 John 1:9; 1 John 2:12)

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Biblical references are usually based on the English Standard Version unless otherwise stated.

Music by licensed permission: "Lead Me Home" composed by Steven Leonard Messina.

Christian meditation is a biblical practice. Just look at Psalm 1. However, Christian meditation isn't the same thing as eastern meditation. It's not mindfulness or removing conscious thoughts. It's not focusing on your breathing or calming yourself. In Christian meditation, you think constantly about the word of God. This could be a particular passage or theological concept. It could be thinking about what God has done for you in Christ or about His promises to you. In this episode, I review 11+ biblical passages for you to meditate on.

Bible References: (Genesis 3:15; Ezekiel 36:26-27; Matthew 11:28; John 5:28-29; John 10:28-29; Romans 1:16; Romans 5:1-2; Romans 8:1; Romans 8:33-34; Ephesians 2:1-10; 1 Peter 2:9-10)

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Biblical references are usually based on the English Standard Version unless otherwise stated.

Music by licensed permission: "Lead Me Home" composed by Steven Leonard Messina.

Do you ever feel inadequate as a parent? Do you find parenting difficult? There's a reason for this. The game is set against us from the beginning. The good news is God has not left you alone. The Holy Spirit works through you to shape your children into the people He wants them to be. However, is it possible that parenting is more about shaping you than your children? In this episode, I discuss parenting from several angles.

Bible References: (Exodus 20:12; Deuteronomy 6:6-7; Psalm 51:5; Romans 3:10-18; Romans 3:23; Romans 8:28; Ephesians 6:1; Ephesians 6:4; Hebrews 12:5-7)

Faith Comes by Hearing

Apostles Creed

First Catechism or Children's Catechism

Belgic Confession

Heidelberg Catechism

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We live in a fallen world, and our hearts are inclined to this sinful world. The Christian life is a constant battle against sins. In Romans 12:2 Paul urges us to be transformed by the renewing of our minds. In this episode, I give you 9 ways to renew your mind.

Bible References: (Genesis 3:15; Numbers 1; Numbers 21:4-9; Psalm 1:1-2; Psalm 23; Matthew 6:9-10; John 3:14; Romans 12:1-2)

Apostles Creed

Belgic Confession, Article 20

Heidelberg Catechism, Question 1

Westminster Shorter Catechism, Questions 33 and 92

Amazing Grace

Psalm 23

In Christ Alone

Reckless Love

Almost Home

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Biblical references are usually based on the English Standard Version unless otherwise stated.

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The Christian life is a marathon, not a sprint. Every day over the course of your life, you're bombarded with temptation, and you fight against sin. Fortunately, God has poured out His grace on us. Paul tells us how to respond to God's marvelous grace. In this episode, I discuss Romans 12:1-2 and help you see how to respond to the grace of God.

Bible References: (Isaiah 29:13; Romans 1; Romans 3:20; Romans 3:21-31; Romans 12:1-2; Ephesians 2:6; Ephesians 2:8-9)

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Biblical references are usually based on the English Standard Version unless otherwise stated.

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We've all had those moments when we felt like our world was falling apart. The death of a loved one, serious financial crisis, broken marriage, you name it. There's a reason why our worlds fall apart, but there are things you can do to find encouragement and hope. In this episode, I share some tips on what to do when your world falls apart.

Bible References: (Genesis 1; Genesis 2:15-17; Genesis 3:1-6; Genesis 50:20; Psalm 51; Matthew 11:28; John 5:28-29; Acts 2:23; Romans 5:12; Romans 6:23; Romans 8:7; Romans 8:28; Colossians 3:1-2; Revelation 12:9; Revelation 20:2)

Westminster Shorter Catechism, Question 11

Almost Home by MercyMe

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Some elevate David as an example for us to follow. However, he is no more of an example of a godly man than you and me. He acted wickedly and committed heinous sins. Yet David loved God and poured out his heart to Him, confessing his sin and pleading to God for mercy. We see his confession of sin in Psalm 51. In this episode, I review David's confession of sin. This gives us a good pattern to follow when we confess our sins to God.

Bible References: (Exodus 20:1-17; 2 Samuel 11; 2 Samuel 12:1-7; Psalm 51; Isaiah 29:13; Matthew 1:1-17; Matthew 11:28; Romans 1:16; Romans 7:7-25; 1 Corinthians 6:11)

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Biblical references are usually based on the English Standard Version unless otherwise stated.

Music by licensed permission: "Lead Me Home" composed by Steven Leonard Messina.

Did you you know that not every church is a true church? Did you know there's a way to distinguish between a true church and a false church? Every true church has several distinguishing features. This is important for us to know because it helps us identify false churches and serves as a standard for choosing a church. In this episode, I discuss the three marks of the church. This will help you identify false churches and choose a true church.

Bible References: (Matthew 1:23; Matthew 18:15-17; Matthew 28:20; Acts 2:38; Acts 22:16; Romans 6:1-5; Romans 10:14 (NASB); 1 Corinthians 5:1-5; Colossians 2:12; Hebrews 12:6; Hebrews 12:10)

Westminster Confession of Faith, Chapter 25

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Biblical references are usually based on the English Standard Version unless otherwise stated.

Music by licensed permission: "Lead Me Home" composed by Steven Leonard Messina.