Podcast Episodes

It is Finished

When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, “It is finished,” and he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.

John 19:30

Think of a time when you sa…

6 months, 1 week ago

In-Between Pain

And after you have suffered for but a little while, the God of all grace … will restore.

1 Peter 5:10a

Knee replacement was on my agenda this past yea…

6 months, 1 week ago

Skin and “Skin”

Thin as paper, fragile as Kleenex tissue — that’s my “mature” man’s skin. But the Christian’s spiritual, emotional, and psychological “skin” is toug…

6 months, 1 week ago

Living Hope

Easter is hope, renewal, and new life. Hope sustains us through painful experiences and the fear of what the future may hold. In our world where peo…

6 months, 1 week ago

Eternal Joy in His Presence

When David wrote Psalm 16, did he have any idea about life after death? From whom would he have received instruction? Yet, he writes that he will no…

6 months, 1 week ago

New Clothes

Wearing new clothes on Easter is a tradition in my family. Dressing our best to worship our risen Savior seems appropriate, yet it’s not the clothes…

6 months, 1 week ago

Keeping Vigil

Vigil: a time of watchful waiting. Haven’t we all kept vigil at times? Waiting for word about that new job? A purchase offer? Test results? Some hav…

6 months, 1 week ago

The Anguish of Dying

When I think about my husband’s death, I thank God that Rod didn’t endure ongoing pain. The medications dulled his agony. But he did suffer initiall…

6 months, 2 weeks ago

In the Garden

When the Lord God created humans, He first provided for and talked with them in a garden — the Garden of Eden. It was there that they found peace an…

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Almighty Intelligence

The disciples directed this statement to their Teacher, Jesus, as He was telling them what was going to happen in the next several days. It was hard…

6 months, 2 weeks ago