THOUGHTS WHILE DRIVING

I don't put up any Christmas decorations until after Thanksgiving and there is a real reason. I don't want to rush into the season but rather sit in the waiting and anticipation of the Advent. In this episode I share some encouragement on how to find space to slow down this Holiday season.

#christmas #thanksgiving #holiday #christianity

In Luke 31-32 the Lord Jesus tells Peter of a situation that's happening behind the scenes. Satan is asking to apply pressure, Peter will fail and be restored, and most importantly Jesus prays for Peter. This is a tremendous truth. In our weakness and failures the Lord is praying for us.

#christianity #prayer #failure #restoration.

In this episode I share my thoughts on how frustrating it can be when we don't grow spiritually as quickly as we'd like.

#christianity #sanctification #victory #sin

In this episode I share my thoughts on the spiritual discipline of journaling. This can be a beneficial way to meditate on Scripture without turning into unhealthy navel gazing, introspection.

#christianity #scripture #meditation

In Matthew 16:23 Jesus rebukes Peter because Peter's idea of how God should work wasn't in line with the will of God. Too often we get frustrated that God doesn't work in the way we want. In this episode I share my thoughts and challenge each of us to submit to God's plan.

The Puritans were skilled soul physicians during their time and wrote much about what we would call depression. In this episode, I share my thoughts on a sermon I recently listened to which talked about the Puritan description of depression and its treatments.

#christianity #depression #mentalhealth #compassion

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Another election and the temptation to be consumed with earthly kingdoms remains. In Colossians 3 the Apostle Paul tells believers to set their minds on things above. When we become focused on things below only heartache and false hope follows.

#christianity #hope #election #politics #anxiety

In 1517 Martin Luther posted his 95 theses to the door of the Wittenberg church. This would launch the Protestant Reformation. Luther had boldness because he was anchored to Scripture, what gives you courage in times of fear.

#luther #reformation #fear #courage

In this episode I talk about two typical fears we deal with, the fear of the unknown and the fear of the future. In both cases focusing on the character of the Lord is the solution to overcoming fear.

#christianity #fear #halloween #autism #faith

In this episode I share my thoughts on the biblical contrast between the fear of the Lord from Proverbs 1:7 and the spirit of fear from 2 Timothy 1:7. One leads to freedom the other to bondage.

#christianity #fear #scary #halloween #mentalhealth