Podcast Episodes

Bonus Gifts and Blessings

Our life is filled with God’s boundless love and blessings. Sometimes He even gives us what I call a bonus gift. I can recall a number of them. One …

1 year, 3 months ago

A Necklace With Purpose

My friend Peggy always wears a necklace when she goes out. It says, “Amazing Grace.”

When she’s standing in line at a supermarket or waiting for a t…

1 year, 3 months ago

A Whole New World

When we moved from our last house, we still had encyclopedias on the bookshelf and a record player in the dining room. As low-tech Becks, we were sa…

1 year, 3 months ago

Promises?

Sometimes I think I’d like to “adjust” words. They say that the Inuit language has dozens of words for “snow.” It seems to me that it’s the same cas…

1 year, 3 months ago

Seeds for the Heart

As summer peaks, gardeners and farmers are seeing the seeds they planted earlier grow and mature. Jesus often uses seeds to illustrate His parables.…

1 year, 3 months ago

With You Always

Psychologists tell us that expectations are a happiness- killer. We would like to believe that life is fair, that everyone will like us or agree wit…

1 year, 3 months ago

Our Promise Keeper

The thin, gray-haired man who stepped gingerly off the treadmill was a mere shadow of my former gym buddy. Six years ago, Bob was a tall, vigorous r…

1 year, 3 months ago

Take the Leap!

The skydiver stood at the open door of the aircraft as

it moved into position. It was his first jump, and he was understandably nervous. He checked …

1 year, 4 months ago

Pray at all Times!

When I visited an older member, I noticed that she had a calendar with a plus (+) on each box. I asked her about this, and she replied, “People some…

1 year, 4 months ago

Turning

Two women are talking. A young child runs up to one and tugs at her clothes, seeking attention. Does the woman ignore her? Shush her? Or does she pa…

1 year, 4 months ago