Podcast Episodes

A Holy Way to Handle Power

When Jesus had called the Twelve together, he gave them power and authority to drive out all demons and to cure diseases, and he sent them out to preach the kingdom of God and to heal the sick … So t…

Published on 2 weeks, 6 days ago

What Is Really Going on Here?

Either (a) we’re blowing it, or (b) God is holding out on us. Or some combination of both, which is where most people land. Think about it. Isn’t this where you land, with all the things that haven’t…

Published on 3 weeks ago

Calling Us Upward

As it was for many parents before, teaching our sons to drive was a hair-raising endeavor — merging into traffic that felt like Han Solo pushing the Millennium Falcon into light speed; sudden braking…

Published on 3 weeks, 1 day ago

God Thwarts Our Imposter

This is a very dangerous moment, when God seems set against everything that has meant life to us. Satan spies his opportunity, and leaps to accuse God in our hearts. You see, he says, God is angry wi…

Published on 3 weeks, 2 days ago

The Desire Within

We all share the same dilemma — we long for life and we're not sure where to find it. We wonder if we ever do find it, can we make it last? The longing for life within us seems incongruent with the l…

Published on 3 weeks, 3 days ago

The King Who Loved a Humble Maiden

Suppose there was a king who loved a humble maiden. The king was like no other king. No one dared breathe a word against him, for he had the strength to crush all opponents. And yet this mighty king …

Published on 3 weeks, 4 days ago

What Jesus Weeps Over

I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. (John 14:6)

This is, without question, the Great Offense of Jesus Christ — his exclusivity.

To make sure we unders…

Published on 3 weeks, 5 days ago

His Child; His Reflection

Certainly, you will admit that God is glorious. Is there anyone more kind? Is there anyone more creative? Is there anyone more valiant? Is there anyone more true? Is there anyone more daring? Is ther…

Published on 3 weeks, 6 days ago

Too Easily Pleased

We usually think of the middle years of the Christian life as a time of acquiring better habits and their accompanying virtues. But inviting Jesus into the "aching abyss" of our heart perhaps has mor…

Published on 4 weeks ago

Time to Forgive Our Fathers

Time has come for us to forgive our fathers. Paul warns us that unforgiveness and bitterness can wreck our lives and the lives of others (Eph. 4:31; Heb. 12:15). I am sorry to think of all the years …

Published on 4 weeks, 1 day ago