If the Gospel is so good, why does man often resist it? In the fourth and final episode in this podcast series, Rick and Judi discuss how pride, self-centeredness and wrong thinking lead to us resisting the goodness of God. We hope this episode helps renew your thinking and that you experience God's heart for you in greater measure today! 

This week, Rick and Judi dive into week three of our podcast series on the Gospel. As believers, our heart cry is to glorify God in all that we do, but what does that look like? It looks like abiding in His goodness and allowing the fruit of His Spirit to flow through us. As this happens, healing love is released into the world and the people around us see a glimpse of Heaven on Earth. They experience the heart of the Father towards them, and it's beautiful. Today, we are praying that the fruit of the Spirit in you transforms the people and the world around you! 

Listen to today's episode of the "The Third Option" where Rick and Judi discuss our part in the Gospel. What is it? It's simple...To BELIEVE. What we believe determines our reality, and when we step into a heavenly reality through our belief in Jesus, everything changes. 

What's so good about the Good News? It's through the gospel that we see how much God truly loved the world and His desire to reconcile the world to Himself. His heart was for there to be no separation between us and Himself and for us to experience the fullness of who He is. Because of what Christ did on the cross, we have full access to the Father and to everlasting LIFE!

Jesus came to reveal the heart of the Father. What is His heart? To be connected and in relationship with His children because that is where love happens.

"Now when all things are made subject to Him, then the Son Himself will also be subject to Him who put all things under Him, that God may be all in all." -1 Corinthians 15:28

Filters comes from our brain having to interpret the world around us, and it often is loaded with personal bias. Seeing the truth is crucial, and it only happens when we invite Holy Spirit into the conversation. When we turn our hearts to the Lord, the veil is removed, and we can see clearly! What filters are clouding your vision? In this episode, Rick and Judi talk about how to walk with Jesus in THE truth. 

What do you believe about you? What have you allowed to define who you believe you are? The truth is, you are spiritual, eternal, and a Child of God. You are so incredibly loved and are more than your life's circumstances. Listen to this week's episode of "The Third Option" where Rick and Judi celebrate the truth about who we are in Christ!

In this episode of "The Third Option," Rick and Judi talk about TRUTH - a word with a lot of different meanings and interpretations in today's culture. 

Colossians 3:2 tells us to, "Set {our} mind on things above, not on things on the earth." There is only one thing that is constant and unchanging, and that is Kingdom Truth - it's true even when facts and circumstances change. As we focus our attention on heavenly reality, our awareness increases, and we see Jesus and the fullness of His grace and goodness clearly. Take some time today to pray, worship, and meditate on THE Truth, and experience a greater measure of the love, joy, and peace that only comes from Him.

There is no lack in the Kingdom of God! Choose to reject the mindset of this world and instead receive the abundant life God has prepared for you to enjoy! We hope today's episode of "The Third Option" helps align your thinking with the truth. You have everything you need in Jesus!

Growth = Change, and with Jesus, we can expect it! He is always with us to help us navigate this life and offer a heavenly perspective. Cut the nerve of your instinctive actions by obeying the Spirit and leaning into growth!