Who do you identify with in the Parable of the Good Samaritan? We usually like to think we are more like the Good Samaritan than the other characters in the story. But sometimes we play the part of the other folks in the …
193 – Quietly Surrendering to God
What comes to mind when you hear the phrase: surrendering to God? Is it something you're comfortable with? Or is it a something you've tried to do but not very successfully? Or maybe surrendering to God isn't something …
192 – Jesus’s Recipe to Stop Worrying
How do we stop worrying? Have you ever known someone who constantly worries about everything? Have you ever been that person? Is it really possible to stop worrying? Several years ago I had a friend who was always …
191 – How Early Christian Writings Help Us Understand the Bible with Shirley Paulson
191 – Did you know there are around 100 early Christian writings but only 27 of them are included in the New Testament? This week on the podcast I talk with Shirley Paulson about these non-canonical early Christian …
190 – Quit trying to change something when you pray
When you pray, do you start with the problem or the solution? Would you like your prayers to be more effective? Would you like to experience a real connection with God when you pray, and know that your prayers are …
189 – How to Pray When You Feel Rejected
What do you do when you feel rejected? It can be a pretty lousy feeling. I’ve been hearing from people lately who have been rejected in one way or another. For some it’s being rejected by a family member or someone at …
188-The Sea of Galilee and the Dead Sea as Metaphors for Life
The Sea of Galilee and the Dead Sea have the same source. Why are they so different? The Sea of Galilee and the Dead Sea are different because of their location. And because of this, these seas become a metaphor. In fact, …
