Fakes. Copies. Copycats. Replicas. Spoofs.  These aren't any new to us. Long before our time, people have encountered imitations which, may look deceptively good, but they still aren't the real deal. 

In the last episode I promised to share the two types of wisdom. A good friend asked if I might consider adding one more episode before sharing the two types of wisdom to talk about authentic versus counterfeit. It seemed an excellent idea. So today may be a shorter episode, but the implications of this contrast touch virtually every area of our lives and the multitude of decisions we're continuously making. I invite you to tune in and give some thought around this matter of authentic versus counterfeit.

Those we trust to teach us how profound influence in our lives. In this episode we consider who in our lives is wise, and what is the single most important thing that matters most because it profoundly shapes our lives. Tune in for a thoughtful discussion along with some the lesson the wisest and richest man that ever lived said is most important.

People can say the most cruel words to us.  And try as we might to dismiss them, some of those words land deep and get imbedded into our sense of who we are and how we ought to live as a result.

In today's episode we touch on the issue of identity as we consider the impact of critical, judgmental and harsh words spoke to us, the typical counsel of parents and friends, the first question most counselors as they seek to help us, and lastly, what is the better question to ask if you are a follower of Jesus. Today's discussion is timely and needful for each one of us.

There is no such thing as real relationships among humans without disagreements, arguments, conflicts and choices that we find hurtful. But when these become a grudge we hold against someone, and when bitterness brews inside us toward them, what are we to do? 

Today's episode is about why we form grudges, what causes them, how they impact us over time, and what does God's solution for us when we recognize that bitterness from a grudge has taken root in our lives.

Human beings make lots of decisions every day. What we don't always recognize is how significantly the choices we make shape our lives. How do we walk in wisdom when we are faced with decisions? How do we avoid becoming a fool, which leads to lament, regret, and often guilt or shame? If you want to give some thought to what God teaches about wisdom, tune in to today's episode.

The topic of passions and desires is often discussed, but have you caused to consider how your desires shape your soul? Tune into to today's episode that looks at Psalm 25 and consider what it looks like to nurse an appetite for God, what is the role of our hearts in this, and what the Bible means when it tells us to guard our heart with all diligence.

Your mind is constantly working, thinking, processing, measuring, choosing. It never stops. Even when you are asleep it is still actively working to sort, store and make meaning about ideas, information and experiences. But can you trust everything you think? And is it wisdom to do so? 

It has been said that knowledge is power. And knowledge about how and what we think can powerfully shape our lives because what we think is central to how we live. Tune in to consider how both human experts and biblical wisdom instruct us about our thoughts. 

No human is exempt from its lure. There are seasons and situations that cause frustration and headache that easily and naturally draws toward self-pity. When we are there, it seems the most reasonable and normal thing to do. To muse on and think about what happened. To allow it to replay in our minds in a looping fashion, with each replay regenerating within the same feelings and physiology that we suffered when it originally happened. The question is not: will self-pity ensnare me? The real question is: Is it helpful to my soul to remain in self-pity, and is it God's best for me? 

I invite you to join me as we consider together how deeply we suffer from allowing ourselves to remain in this painful loop, and how can we break free and experience the fullness and joy of the freedom Jesus died to provide for you and me.

So many live in fear of trying to get into God's good graces but sensing they will never measure up. If you can relate to this, tune in for today's episode where we look at what God says about favor and acceptance. What if you believe something about this that isn't true (according to God, of course)? Would you want to know what God says is true? I invite you to join me for an honest look at what God says about how to get His favor and acceptance.

We all struggle to navigate the pain of rejection and the deep human need for acceptance and belonging. This episode explores first the problem and then our own flawed solutions, and why these coping mechanisms always fail us in the long run before we turn to talk abut God's solution to how we can tru and lasting healing for deep heart wounds. Join us for an uplifting conversation to find healing and hope in the Lord.