We are all on a journey in life. Some days its a struggle, but it doesn't mean it has to be difficult. We are instructed throughout the Scripture how we can approach life and find peace in the midst of the struggles. 

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your paths." - Proverbs 3:5-6

Jesus told us He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life (John 14:6) and there is peace available through Him (Philippians 4:7). Let go of what is holding you back and take hold of His yoke (Matthew 11:28-30).

Have you ever seen the return of the star athlete? The one that everyone wants on the team, but they had to go through a rehab and struggle following an injury? Maybe they came back better...maybe they weren't, but it wasn't their skill, their talent, or even their game that the coach wanted...he just wanted them...

Listen. Take it all in. Just please...hear what I have to say about my current situation, the lessons learned, and the road ahead. I hope and pray that it will bless you in some way!

"For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven." - Ecclesiastes 3:1

Due to a couple of unforeseen situations, we had to take a couple weeks off from doing the podcast. We hope to be back soon with some more great shows for you.  Keep praying and keep trusting God! 

Thanks for understanding! Thank you for being a part of Where the Wild Things Aren't!

EPISODE 73: The "WOW" Moment

I don't know what else to call it. That moment that something clicks....that moment that the Scripture speaks to you in a way you have never seen before...

But...

On a deeper level, that moment that God changes the game and shows you He has been working on it since the day you were born...Just listen...

Episode 72: Adverse Reactions

We all deal with adversity in life. The reality is that Jesus told us we would face troubles in this world; and James reminded us that troubles develop our perseverance. The question is: How well are we handling it? 

Looking to a few examples in Scripture, we can see what (and what not) to do when it comes to adversity. We will all face it...but let me remind you, how we handle our adversity might be how God gets through to someone else and draws them to Himself. 

Episode 71 - Submit to What?

"Let everyone be in submission to governing authority..." - Romans 13:1a

In an earlier episode there was discussion out of Romans 13 about submitting to authority...it was followed by questions I received. 

1. What about moral situations?

2. What are we supposed to do if the authority figure is asking us to go against God?

I'll address those and recap what Paul means in Romans 13 and discuss our responsibility as Christians in the midst of trying and difficult times. Just know, it may not be easy, or even desirable, to follow the example of Christ and the Apostles.

Episode 70 - The One No One Wants to Hear

Why are people leaving the church today? What is the problem?

Honestly, you're probably not going to like the answer...I didn't, but we have to talk about it. We have to address it, or else we are just going to keep driving people away...

I invite you to listen...but just know, it may step on a few toes. (I'm going to ice my feet now)

Episode 69 - Dead Air

In the Radio Business, "Dead Air" is a bad thing...

Dead Air is the unintended silence that we strive so hard to avoid...unfortunately, we do the same in life. We try to make ourselves busy, even if it isn't work...we just love to fill the "dead" moments of life with motion. 

We need those moments of silence in life to get alone with God and spend time...Jesus took the time to speak to the Father in many different circumstances, setting the example for us. We would be wise to follow suit...

EPISODE 68: But God...

We use these two words in one of two ways:

1 - "But God, I can't..." or "But God, I am not able..."

or

2 - "But God made a way...", etc.

The second is usually followed by an "in order that" that we will find blessing in...have you experienced a "But God" moment in your life? We truly need one like Joseph had in Genesis 50:20, or one of the many times Paul described it in Scripture...But God.

"You intended harm for me, BUT GOD intended it for good that others would be saved..." - Genesis 50:20

EPISODE 67: Let My Words Be Few

Irony at its best as words are used to convey the point of not using words...

That said, sometimes we should learn to be silent and listen. The Preacher of Ecclesiastes has some great advice for us in chapter 5 about how we should approach life with a fear of God, and much of it can be applied directly to our prayer life. 

What is God trying to tell us? Maybe we should be silent and listen rather than continue to rattle off foolishly our list of wants...

"Be not rash with your mouth, nor let your heart be hasty to utter a word before God, for God is in heaven and you are on earth. Therefore let your words be few." - Ecclesiastes 5:3