Send us Fan Mail Welcoming back Caleb Speer to the Extra Mile, the subject of discussion falls on discipleship. What does it mean to be a disciple of Christ? Obviously, the definition falls on something more than simple belief. The level of engagement of a disciple includes wholehearted action. What strategies could we employ in our own lives to bring us closer to God? Whether these strategies mean more study, extra meetings, small groups, focused work endeavors, volunteer hours, or e...

Send us Fan Mail Welcoming back founder Caleb Speer to the podcast, he brings a bit of perspective for the weekend visit during our Youth for God meeting. The theme of the visit is Purpose. When looking at the trends of our culture, people are searching for community and meaning. Looking at the book of Ephesians, the message from Paul explores the transition you take as a Christian of change toward a member of God’s family. God’s love is open to all who themselves love. The path toward...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode we have a special guest to discuss Christian apologetics. Josh Weaver is currently working on a degree at Texas Tech University, and is interested in discussing examples and reasonings for the Christian faith. Those who have done some studying on the various arguments of Christian apologetics will know these subjects are highly publicized and debated. The modern atheist movement in the late 20th century gave rise to televised debates, lectures, book ...

Send us Fan Mail We welcome special guests Wes and Mindy Peters to discuss the benefits of VBS on your congregation’s ministry. The emphasis and work focused on a summer series of lessons for the kids is an effective tool for teaching the stories of the Bible. This emphasis provides an opportunity for a focused exposure to the stories of the Bible. Visuals being employed to emphasize stories helps solidify these stories into memory. Though it takes a lot of work to pull off, the benefi...

Send us Fan Mail Is this the truth in our practice as Christians? Obviously, the pursuit of being a Christian is true change in our lives. We are working toward being sanctified. It can be similar to imposter syndrome. Since the standard we are striving for is perfection. In that pursuit of perfection, we can never measure up in our actions. Through Christ who strengthens us, we are all hypocrites to some degree. Yet, at the same time, Jesus’s strongest rebukes were toward hypocrites. ...

Send us Fan Mail Discipline is important when pursuing your athletic best. The World Cup represents the contest where the entire world competes for a single trophy. The whole world, save one country, will be disappointed at the end of the competition. Our salvation in Jesus makes it clear that we are already lost, but we are plucked out of that state through him. The community based on salvation receiving grace, rising from our combined loss. ===== Searching for answers to life...

Send us Fan Mail Ever read the book of Zephaniah? It’s only three chapters and provides great insight into who God is. God’s promise of destruction is counteracted with his promise of hope and salvation. Why would God destroy everything? Doesn’t that make God evil? As one who has the power to make everything right again, God will bring justice to the world. That means that everyone who has done a bad thing is subject to that judgement. The promise of Jesus is a redemption from those m...

Send us Fan Mail Jesus’s description of integrity among all followers of His is evident in all our walks of life. Every job will question and test your integrity. Take no more than required. Have balanced scales and honest dealings. These are central to the Bible’s message. Our politicians are no different. Are our leaders people of integrity? Are we only voting for policies and not people. Something to think about. ===== Searching for answers to life’s questions? Need help fin...

Send us Fan Mail Ecclesiastes is a book of joy. The tone may not be entirely happy, but the wisdom from the book identifies things in this life that are designed to bring joy. Are you seeking joy? Love? Fulfillment? Nostalgia? Wealth? What brings you joy may not ultimately be fulfilled. Is this joy vain? Seek the things above, where treasures can be stored that cannot be stolen. ===== Searching for answers to life’s questions? Need help finding a church? Drop us a line. We woul...

Send us Fan Mail The overwhelming sensation we feel to be like others causes us to do things we don’t want to do. When that becomes our identity, crisis inevitably follows. A lesson can be taken from King Saul of Israel. His decision to disobey God’s command lost him the kingdom. His excuse was he feared the people. His sin was not justified, and the consequence of his sin plagued him the rest of his life. Saul of Tarsus, whom we know as the apostle Paul, was also subject to pee...