Send me a Text Message! (I can't directly respond, but I can answer questions and share comments in upcoming episodes! Have you ever been in a situation where you opened your mouth when maybe you should have bit your tongue instead? James says if you can tame your tongue you can bridle your whole body. This might be impossible this side of heaven, but there is a prayer in Psalm 39 to help us hold our tongues and walk in wisdom especially in the hight of our emotions. ------------------...
Mar 14
27 min
Send me a Text Message! (I can't directly respond, but I can answer questions and share comments in upcoming episodes! Johnathan Edwards said, "True virtue never appears so lovely as when it is most oppressed;" Today I am sharing how Opposition to virtue is grounds for glory - That all these uphill battles in our lives really matter and are cultivating lasting virtue in us, something more precious than gold. ------------------------------------------------- I don't have many show notes...
Mar 1
26 min
Send me a Text Message! (I can't directly respond, but I can answer questions and share comments in upcoming episodes! What is manifestation? How has this practice crept into the church? Can we really just declare something and make it happen? How do we pray for things we want? Today I am sharing about the trouble with manifestation and how to think biblically about our personal desires, goals, and prayers. --------------------------- Manifestation is the practice coming out of the New Thoug...
Feb 7
33 min
Send me a Text Message! (I can't directly respond, but I can answer questions and share comments in upcoming episodes! How are we enjoy the temporal joys of life? Are they really all a vanity, or chasing after the wind? Today I am sharing how we can faithfully enjoy the good gifts God gives while also heading the wisdom of finding our purpose and delight in Christ alone. Let's talk about the enjoyment of temporary pleasures and pursuing the eternal. Are they at odds with each other? Is ther...
Jan 31
26 min
Send me a Text Message! (I can't directly respond, but I can answer questions and share comments in upcoming episodes! The internet has made so many things better. But along with our ability to constantly access information, we can hit a point of input overload, leading to overwhelm and even a dullness of hearing. How can we prove faithful with the availability of constant input via the world wide web? Today I am sharing three ways to grow in our discernment when it comes to all the input fr...
Jan 25
30 min
Send me a Text Message! (I can't directly respond, but I can answer questions and share comments in upcoming episodes! It's the 2024 Christmas Spectacular with Lauren and Andy! This year we are talking about traditions, a bit of Christmas history regarding the Christmas tree, how to be mindful of the whole crew (family) and reasons why we can all have a no pressure Christmas! If you want to read the Bible with us in 2025, sign up for the SPF Newsletter and get a monthly email with a Bible ...
Dec 20, 2024
29 min
Send me a Text Message! (I can't directly respond, but I can answer questions and share comments in upcoming episodes! Charles Spurgeon once preached "Such merry hearts have a continual feast." Where does a merry heart come from and how can we have a truly "merry" Christmas this season? But I believe as Christians, there's always a reason to celebrate and that we can cultivate a merry heart and mirth by doing two things: believing in God's promises and rejoicing and their fulfill...
Dec 14, 2024
21 min
Send me a Text Message! (I can't directly respond, but I can answer questions and share comments in upcoming episodes! A few years ago I did a faith and practice series that gave faithful tasks practical applications. We are called to be faithful to Christ as Lord and that includes living fruitful productive lives. There are many ways to go about a frutiful and productive life, and today I am sharing some tips on planning and preparing for the Holidays. It's not too late to get out that pen ...
Nov 22, 2024
25 min
Send me a Text Message! (I can't directly respond, but I can answer questions and share comments in upcoming episodes! Proverbs says a good name is better than riches? A name becomes synonymous with character. What type of character is behind a good name? How do we cultivate a good name? Today I’m sharing three examples of good character that made names great and how to remain steadfast when people slander your name. --------------------- "That's a lovely idea, Diana," sai...
Nov 8, 2024
28 min
Send me a Text Message! (I can't directly respond, but I can answer questions and share comments in upcoming episodes! William Gurnall a 17th century English clergyman said, "Sincerity enables the Christian to do two things which the hypocrite cannot -- to speak good of God, and to expect good from God." Today I am sharing more about God's decretive will and his perceptive will and three truths to meditate on when you consider the "whatever happens" in your life. Try Earthley! Do you like n...
Oct 25, 2024
23 min
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