Where the Wild Things Aren't

EPISODE 65: Revive Us Again! 

God has made covenants (promises, deals, agreements) with His people. God has always kept those promises.

Why is it that we constantly blame God for our shortcomings? Why do we feel God owes us, at the very least, an explanation? What are we entitled to when it comes from God? Death, if we're honest.

Jesus paid that price and gave us so much more, but nothing we deserved...Thanks be to God for His grace and mercy!

EPISODE 63: Tricks or Treats?

What can we learn from the story of Jacob and Esau? From the characters, the story, the deceptions, and the ultimate plan of God? 

Why is it that we feel we have to work so hard for our own will, when God has promised to provide our needs. He says He will never leave or forsake us, and has fulfilled that promise for us in Christ Jesus. What is it that is so attractive about our worldly ways and arguments that we forget the love of the Savior? 

A love that we are supposed to be sharing with the world as we "Go into all the world..." (Matthew 28 and Mark 16)

DISCLAIMER: Tough subject matter. Do not pass judgement without hearing the whole conversation. Please listen to the whole episode. Please listen twice if you have questions. 

EPISODE 62: Faith or Fear?

Thank you for understanding the delay in getting this episode out. 

Today, we dive into Romans 14 and look into what Paul instructs to do when it comes to opinions and the arguments that ensue. Almost all of our arguments today stem from fear, whether realized or not. We cannot let fear override our faith. 

"So then let us pursue what makes for peace and for mutual upbuilding." - Romans 14:19

EPISODE 60 - SEASON 3 FINALE - The REFLECTION Episode

Sometimes it helps us to look back...

Even if it hurts to see what is in our past, sometimes it is good for us to see how we got there so that we can avoid the same outcome again. Today, we reflect...and we then reflect on our own lives...and most importantly, we need to reflect on what God has done for us.

The Psalmist says in Psalm 77:11-12, "I will remember the Lord's works; yes, I will remember your ancient wonders. I will reflect on all you have done and meditate on your actions."

Are we really paying attention anymore? Do we hear the lyrics of our favorite songs? Do we listen to the dialogue of our favorite movies?

What lies are we feeding ourselves while trying to justify our choices? 

We are struggling to find peace today and much of it because of the stuff we are putting in...

When will we learn that what goes in...will come out?

Genesis 19 holds a story that relates to many of us, yet we have never really thought much about it. In fact, Genesis 14-19 describes 3 different types of people we see in the Church today.

The question is: Are you a Lot? 

Are you like Lot in that you are willing to sit at the gates of the city and warn others of the impending danger if they enter, while also making your home in said city? 

Listen in, see where you fit, and see what might need to be reexamined in your life. 

What if we know the truth? What if we know what needs to be done? What if we know we should speak up, but we allow fear to overwhelm us and keep us from saying what needs to be said?

God instructed Jeremiah to stand and speak the truth. God instructed him to stand up and say everything that needed to be said and, "Hold nothing back." (Jeremiah 26:2)

Sure, Jeremiah faced backlash and imprisonment, but he did what God instructed him to do. Are you? 

"Perhaps they will listen and turn - each from his evil way of life - so that I might relent concerning the disaster that I plan to do to them because of the evil of their deeds." - God (Jeremiah 26:3)