Podcast Episodes

Is There Anything Here to Eat?

Late resurrection Sunday, the two fellows from the Emmaus road come rushing back to town to tell the others they have seen Jesus alive. Let’s pick up the story there:

While they were still talking abo…

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago

What Nature Knows

Jesus’ silence before Pilate is stunning. The cynical little martinet dares to ask Jesus, “What is truth?” (John 18:38). Jesus doesn’t even bother answering. He just stares at Pilate, letting him mak…

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago

Face the Inevitable

There is only the kingdom, friends. Everything else will slip through your fingers, no matter how strong your grasp. Why do we fight this hope, keeping it at arm’s length? We nod in appreciation but …

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago

Crucify the Self

Jesus said we must take up our cross and die to the supremacy of Self every single day, probably many times a day (see Matthew 10:38; 16:24; Mark 8:34; Luke 9:23; 14:27).
We must crucify the exalted, …

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago

Forgetfulness

If we choose the way of desire, our greatest enemy on the road ahead is not the Arrows, nor Satan, nor our false lovers. The most crippling thing that besets the pilgrim heart is simply forgetfulness…

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago

By Wisdom

A personal walk with God comes to us through wisdom and revelation. You will soon discover that we need both.

For a moment the King's grief and anger were so great that he could not speak. Then he sai…

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago

The Spirit of Religion

The Religious Spirit has turned discipleship into a soul-killing exercise of principles. Most folks don’t even know they can walk with God, hear his voice. He’s stigmatized counseling as a profession…

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago

The Search

The Search is for more of God in our lives as a growing, operational reality. There are a few critical things to believe in order to make this search go well. First off, we must be confident that God…

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago

Our Heart's Capacities

As our soul grows in the love of God and journeys forth toward him, our heart's capacities also grow and expand: "Thou shalt enlarge my heart" (Ps. 119:32 KJV). But the sword cuts both ways. While ou…

Published on 1 year, 9 months ago

Enforce Love

Because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ. (Ephesians 2:4–5)

It’s important to grasp what’s taking place in the world, so you know how to live and how to r…

Published on 1 year, 9 months ago