The 2 Greatest

We have become a society that looks for differences, disagreements, and divisions before looking for unity, commonality, and community.  For Jesus, unity within his people was to be a hallmark of those who bear his name.  This episode asks us to consider the weight of unity that God desires for his people.  

There are some conundrums we have questioned all our lives.  But they often aren't as difficult as they appear.  Neither should it be difficult to figure out which comes first, belonging or behaving?  Jesus had no problem with this one, and neither should we.

To you desire to be "gentle?"  If not, why not?  Jesus said he was gentle!  Does gentleness mean weakness and apathy?  Well, Jesus wasn't either of those!  This episode looks at how to have passion and action that is expressed in powerful gentleness, not arrogant destructiveness.  Listen in.

Is it possible to read the Revelation and not fight over it?  Is it possible God wanted to give us a glimpse of the end to encourage us, not as a weapon for us to use against those who see it differently?  I think so.  Listen in!

The battles over the Bible, especially regarding the beginnings of creation have unnecessarily divided us.  This episode looks at some lessons from "page one" that can unity and inspire us.

I have a friend you used to say "I can't hear that."  What he meant was, the way you're saying it causes me not to be able to "hear" it.  The influence of the church is greatly increased when we lead with love, without compromising truth.  When we lead with truth and love lags, they can't "hear us."

Saying something is "biblical" shouldn't be the show-stopper we would like it be.  What do we mean by "biblical?"  How can we stand strong for the truth and life of God in a posture of humility and grace, instead of just pronouncing what's "biblical" or "not biblical" and walking away?

Think for a minute about the church for the last 2,000 years.  Think about the wars, plagues, and disasters it has weathered.  There will be church after COVID too.  Here are 10 truths about the church post COVID that I hope will encourage you today.  

Can you articulate the good news of God in just a few words?  When you do, is it the gospel or the plan of salvation?  Are they the same or different?  This episode explores how to "Say it Simply" in a way that is biblical, understandable and relational.  Listen in.

If you've ever been on a cruise, where food, delicious food, exotic food, abundant food is available to you 24/7, you know how hard it is to "battle the buffet."  This episode looks at battling the buffet of information and options that come as us all the time.  We talk about the difference between "pleasure" and "goodness."  We ALL battle the buffet, the only question is, how well?