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The Living Word #126: Micah 6:8 One of the big "secrets" of the Christian life is that walking with God does not have to be a complicated process (unless, of course, you want to make it one). Today's verse, Micah 6:8 from the NJKV, shows us just how simple it can be:
He has shown you, O man, what is good;
And what does the LORD require of you
But to do justly,
To love mercy,
And to walk humbly with your God?
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The Living Word #125: Psalm 19:1There are many ways in which God reveals Himself through the words and actions of His people, some of which we've discussed over the past weeks. But, fortunately for us, God doesn't stop there. Today's verse, Psalm 19:1 from the NIV, gives us one more way in which we can get a hint of God's majesty through the world around us:
The heavens declare the glory of God;
the skies proclaim the work of his hands.
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The Living Word #124: Matthew 3:8When we make a choice to turn to God we are also making a choice to turn away from our sins, or those things in our lives that pull us away from God. Which makes sense of course; we can't move towards something and away from it at the same time (although a lot of people try!). In today's verse, Matthew 3:8 from the NLT, Jesus emphasizes the need to make this choice:
"Prove by the way that you live that you have really turned from your sins and turned to God."
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The Living Word #123: Weekly ReviewToday's show is a review of the past week's shows and the verses we talked about.
God bless you!
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The Living Word #122: Romans 8:26There are times when we know we need to talk with God but either we don't know what we should say or we just don't have the words to express what it is we are feeling. For precisely those times God has provided us with a spiritual Counselor, and in today's verse, Romans 8:26 from the NJKV, we are reminded of His presence:
Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
The Living Word #121: Psalm 19:7Being human, we have a tendency to be rebellious when it comes to rules and regulations. God's laws are no exception, especially when we don't understand their purpose and we see them as restrictive and confining. Today's verse, Psalm 19:7 from the NIV, helps us to see them from God's perspective:
The law of the LORD is perfect,
reviving the soul.
The statutes of the LORD are trustworthy,
making wise the simple.
When we're faced with a choice to rebel against God o ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
The Living Word #120: Psalm 27:1We live in a world that can be scary at times, and having a relationship with God is no guarantee that the scary things will go away. It is a guarantee, however, that we can look at those things from a different perspective, knowng that with God's strength in our lives we no longer need to be afraid. Today's verse, Psalm 27:1 from the KJV, spells this out beautifully:
The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
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The Living Word #119: Matthew 7:24If someone knew how to heal themselves from a fatal disease but didn't apply that knowledge, we wouldn't think that they were very wise. Yet many of us walk around with the knowledge of salvation gained from reading or hearing about Jesus' teachings yet don't apply those teachings to our daily lives. In today's verse, Matthew 7:24 from the NIV, Jesus talks about the need to put our knowledge to work:
"Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wi ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
The Living Word #118: Luke 14:11Our society is one in which we are defined by our accomplishments and in which fame is revered. We have famous movie stars, famous authors, famous movie stars, famous athletes, and even famous podcasters! But fame and accomplishments are not something that God cares about. In fact, in today's verse, Luke 14:11 from the NIV, Jesus teaches us that it's just the opposite:
"For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted."
When we find ourselves sta ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
The Living Word #117: Matthew 5:44,45aSince God is all about love (despite rumors to the contrary), it's worth taking another look at how to best deal with those whose life goal seems to be to get us to respond in a non-loving way. In today's verses, Matthew 5:44,45a from the NJKV, Jesus teaches us the appropriate response to these people, which I'm sure you'll find to be as easy as it sounds!
But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be sons of your Father in heaven.
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The Living Word #116: Weekly ReviewToday's show is a review of the verses we talked about over the past week. Guest Reader: Rachel Patchett.
God bless you!
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The Living Word #115: Hebrews 13:16It seems to be human nature to make simple things as complex as possible. Our walk with God is no exception. Of all the rules out there about how to please God, the majority seem to come from men and not from God. Today's verse, Hebrews 13:16 from the NIV, is one of many verses in the Bible that make it clear that God's way is simple:
Do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.
It's a great verse to think about when we get caught up trying t ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
The Living Word #114: Luke 20:24,25People in Jesus' time hated paying taxes as much as we sometimes do, even more so since they were paying them to the corrupt Roman government. So, was it right to pay taxes in such a situation? Some religious leaders tried to back Jesus into a corner with that very question. In today's verses, Luke 20:24,25 from the NLT, we find his response:
"Show me a Roman coin. Whose picture and title are stamped on it?"
"Caesar's," they replied.
"Well then," he said, "give to Caesar what belo ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
The Living Word #113: Galatians 5:25,26How many times have your heard Christians, or at least those claiming to be Christians, accused of being hypocrites (and often rightfully so)? It's one thing to say, "I'm a Christian," but it's something completely different to act like one. Today's verses, Galatians 5:25,26 from the NJKV, entreat us to walk the talk:
If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, envying one another.
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The Living Word #112: Hebrews 13:8We live in a world that's constantly changing, where something you depend on today may be gone tomorrow, or completely different. Change can be good, but it can also be confusing. It's reassuring to have at least one thing you can depend on to stay the same, one area of consistency in your life that you can put your trust in. In today's verse, Hebrews 13:8 from the NJKV, you'll find it:
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.
It's the perfect verse to bring to mind if you ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
The Living Word #111: Psalm 34:8aIt's amazing how many people have formed a negative opinion about God without ever having experienced Him for themselves. They base their opinion on hearsay, inaccurate information, or pretty much anything other than God Himself. Today's verse, Psalm 34:8a from the ESV, extends an invitation for each of us to check God out personally:
Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good!
This verse is especially worth considering when you think about just how much may be at stake when you make your fi ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
The Living Word #110: Proverbs 10:12In show #105 we talked about the need to deal with anger as quickly as possible, ideally before the day ends. But what's the best way to do that? How should we respond when someone sins against us and feelings of anger or hatred are stirred up within us? Today's verse, Proverbs 10:12 from the NJKV, offers the answer:
Hatred stirs up strife,
But love covers all sins.
This is a really great verse to keep in mind when we have a choice to react out of hatred or respond out of love!
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The Living Word #109: Weekly ReviewToday's show is a review of the past week and the verses we've discussed together.
God bless you!
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The Living Word #108: Psalm 16:1Do you worry about financial and physical safety? We all do at one point or another, but our primary concern should be about spiritual safety since that's the only kind that can have an eternal effect on our lives. Today's verse, Psalm 16:1 from the NIV, is a simple prayer from David to God, asking for help in staying safe:
Keep me safe, O God,
for in you I take refuge.
It's a great verse to commit to memory and use as a model for our own prayers for safekeeping.
God bless you!
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The Living Word #165: Weekly ReviewToday's show is a review of the past six shows and the verses we discussed together.God bless you!Background music provided by and copyright Craig Anderson (dub4k.com).Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
The Living Word #164: Galatians 5:1Have you ever been in debt to the point where your debt almost feels like a heavy load that's attached to you with chains? Finally paying it off comes with such a sense of freedom! Sin is the ultimate debt, because we can never pay it off on our own. But Jesus has paid it off for us, and with that comes the ultimate freedom. We should ask ourselves, then, why would we ever choose to reattach those chains? But we do.Today's selection,Galatians 5:1from theNJKVencourages us to stay free:Stand ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
The Living Word #163: Psalm 27:5Becoming a Christian does not suddenly place an invisible bubble of protection around us, although we all wish it would and many are suprised when it doesn't. Instead, God gives us the strength we need to deal with the storms of life that so often rage around us and helps us to find peace in the midst of mayhem, comfort in the center of chaos. As singer Scott Krippayne so beautifully puts it,"Sometimes He calms the storm and other times He calms His child."Today's selection,Psalm 27:5from t ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
The Living Word #162: Isaiah 25:1a,4One of the hardest lessons life teaches us is that there are very few people, if any, in whom we can fully place our trust. The true test of trust, of course, comes during those times when we are at our most needy, when we have the least to offer in return. Who can we turn to in those times? Who can we depend on to be there for us, to care for us, no matter what? Today's selection,Isaiah 25:1a,4from theNIVoffers a simple answer:O LORD, You have been a refuge for the poor, & ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
The Living Word #161: 2 Timothy 3:16,17It's easy to think of the Bible as just a book...a collection of stories, but if we take the time to read it we quickly realize that it's far more than that. Despite the fact that it consists of 66 books written by 40 authors over the span of thousands of years, it delivers a timeless message that is interwoven throughout its pages. Today's verse,2 Timothy 3:16,17from theNJKV, hints at the richness of this message:All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
The Living Word #160: Job 5:9There are many who hold back from accepting God because they don't fully understand Him and can't explain or rationalize Him. But would we want a God whose powers and abilities are on the same level of understanding as our own?Noneof us fully understand God; at some point we do have to take a leap of faith in establishing a relationship with Him. It[base']s a leap upward, however, towards the God described in today's verse,Job 5:9from theNIV:He performs wonders that cannot be fathomed, mira ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
The Living Word #159: Revelation 21:4We've all wondered at one time or another what it will be like after we die. For those who have chosen to accept the gift God offers the world through the sacrifice of his Son, some glimpses of that life after death are given in the Bible. Today's verse,Revelation 21:4from the KJV, offers one such glimpse:And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
The Living Word #158: Weekly ReviewToday's show is a review of the past week and the verses we've discussed together.God bless you!Background music provided by and copyright Craig Anderson (dub4k.com).Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
The Living Word #157: 1 Peter 3:18"Christ died for you!"How many times have we seen this slogan on a bumper sticker or heard it on the radio? To someone who understandswhyChrist died those four words mean everything. But to anyone else they're nothing more than an admission that the man who claimed to be God did, in fact, die. Today's verse,1 Peter 3:18from theNLT, makes sure we know why Christ allowed his life to be taken, and why his death was the beginning and not the end:Christ also suffered when he died for our sins o ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
The Living Word #156: Deuteronomy 6:5We've all heard the expression that"anything worth doing is worth doing well."It's true, and when we apply this philosophy to our lives in general, we make them richer and more fulfilling than they would be otherwise. Imagine then, what would happen if we applied it to our spiritual lives. Today's verse,Deuteronomy 6:5from theNJKV, advises us to do just that:You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength.Jesus said this was one of the tw ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
The Living Word #155: Joel 2:13We've talked in the past about how God opens His arms to all those who seek him. But what about those who have found Him, wandered away, then realized their mistake? Is God as forgiving and loving towards them? Today's verse,Joel 2:13from theNIV, offers an answer:Return to the LORD your God, for He is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love, and He relents from sending calamity.If you've wandered away from God and aren't sure whether He'll be willing to take you back ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
The Living Word #154: Mark 8:35When compared to eternity, our time here on earth is but the blink of an eye. Yet we spend the majority of our lives concerned about our earthly lives rather than our eternal ones. Today's verse,Mark 8:35from theNLT, Jesus explains that our time would be much better spent the other way around:'If you try to keep your life for yourself, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake and for the sake of the Good News, you will find true life."Think about this verse whenever you're ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
The Living Word #153: 2 Peter 1:3Did your parents ever try to influence who you hung out with as a kid? If so, they probably knew that who we spend time with can have a definite effect on who we are and who we grow into. This is definitely true of our spiritual lives as well. Today's verse,2 Peter 1:3from theNLT, encourages us to spend more time with Jesus:As we know Jesus better, his divine power gives us everything we need for living a godly life.Whenever you're faced with a choice as to how to spend your time, let this ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
The Living Word #152: Psalm 59:16Many kids games involve the idea of a"base"; a place where the player is safe from the turmoil of the game as it wages on around them. We can all remember back to that special feeling of security as we made it to base and knew that we couldn't be tagged or made"it". Often in life we feel the need for a base as well, and today's verse,Psalm 59:16from theNIV, refers to the ultimate base as the psalmist sings praises to God:I will sing of your strength, in the morning I will sing of your love; ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
The Living Word #151: Weekly ReviewToday's show is a review of the past week and the verses we've discussed together.Background music provided by and copyright Craig Anderson (dub4k.com).Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
The Living Word #150: Matthew 6:1There are many people who see a charitable contribution as a surefire way to generate some publicity for themselves. They write a check, then alert the media, or the church, or some friends, and bask in a few moments of glory. And while that may feed their egos and certainly benefit those to whom the money goes, it's not endearing them to God in any way. Today's verse,Matthew 6:1from the KJV, comments on this:Take heed that you do not do your charitable deeds before men, to be seen by them. ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
The Living Word #149: 2 Thessalonians 3:5The two easiest Bible verses to memorize are probably John 11:35 and 1 John 4:16. John 11:35 is simplyJesus wept.He wept with friends who were grieving over the death of his friend Lazarus, just before he restored him to life. It[base']s a great reminder to us that Jesus took the time to experience and share the trials and tribulations of life on earth with us. 1 John 4:16 is almost as simple:God is love.This one serves as a reminder of the true nature of God. Today's verse,2 Thessalonians ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
The Living Word #148: 1 Peter 2:11The world around us is one that caters to human desires. Whatever your desire may be, you can find a way to fulfill it as long as the price is right. What we may not realize, however, is the true cost of giving in to those desires we know we shouldn't. Because what we may see as a harmless playground, God views as a spiritual battlefield. Today's verse,1 Peter 2:11from theNIV, offers some valuable advice on the subject:Dear friends, I urge you, as aliens and strangers in the world, to absta ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
The Living Word #147: James 1:5Knowledge is a relatively easy thing to gain these days. There are books available about practically anything, and whatever isn't available on the printed page is probably available somewhere, for better or worse, on the internet. Wisdom, on the other hand, is much harder to come by as it requires experience as well as knowledge. But there is a source we can turn to for wisdom, and today's verse,James 1:5from theNIV, points us to it:If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives g ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
The Living Word #146: Galatians 6:9In an ideal world, doing the right thing would be easy. We would immediately receive positive feedback for doing it, and nobody would complain that we should have done it differently, better, or not at all. Unfortunately, the world we live in is far from ideal, and the right choice is more often than not the difficult one. Today's verse,Galatians 6:9from theNLT, encourages us to choose it anyway:Don't get tired of doing what is good. Don't get discouraged and give up, for we will reap a har ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
The Living Word #145: Psalm 34:19One of the things that often surprises new Christians, or those exploring Christianity, is the fact that Christians are just as prone to everyday problems as anyone else, perhaps more so. If Christian are in such a loving relationship with God, why do they experience the same challenges as everyone else? Today's verse,Psalm 34:19from theNLT, offers an explanation:The righteous face many troubles, but the Lord rescues them from each and every one.We should tuck this verse away in our minds f ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
The Living Word #144: Weekly ReviewToday's show is a review of the past week and the verses we've discussed together.Background music provided by and copyright Craig Anderson (dub4k.com).Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
The Living Word #143: Proverbs 17:14There are admittedly a few people who can have a heated argument over something and then walk away as if nothing happened. Then there are the rest of us, for whom an argument is emotionally unsettling whether we win or lose, is something that always ends up hurting at least one person's feelings, and which often escalates into something worse. In today's verse,Proverbs 17:14from theNIV, the wisdom Solomon passes on about arguing is short but to the point:Starting a quarrel is like breaching ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
The Living Word #142: Hebrews 11:1"Faith"is one of those words that we hear used a lot but never really stop to think about. Being a Christian means we have to have faith, and it's probably the thing that makes it the most difficult for someone who isn't a Christian to become one. Faith flies in the face of logic and reason, and yet once you have it, it's impossible to justify a world without it. Today's verse,Hebrews 11:1from theNLT, gives us a clear definition of faith, and hints at why we hold it so dear:What is faith? I ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
The Living Word #141: Ephesians 2:4,5Being human, we have a tendency at times to give ourselves credit for things that have nothing to do with us. This can even be the case when it comes to salvation; a part of us would like to think that somewhere in us is the capacity to earn our way into Heaven. If that were true, however, then Jesus'sacrifice on the cross would have been unnecessary. Today's verses,Ephesians 2:4,5from theNLT, makes it clear that salvation can only be received as a very special gift:God is so rich in mercy, ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
The Living Word #140: Isaiah 41:10Fear is something that we've talked about in the past and will probably talk about again in the future. It can be such a powerful force in our lives if we allow it to be, that we can actually get to the point where we become crippled by it. It doesn't have to be that way. In today's verse,Isaiah 41:10from theNJKV, we see that we always have a source of strength by our side:Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. & ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
The Living Word #139: 2 Corinthians 4:8,9How we face life's challenges has a lot to do with how happy we are at the end of each day. Are we depressed because things aren't the way we would like them to be, or are we grateful because they're not as bad as they could have been? While it may seem like nothing more than a case of the glass half full or half empty, in reality it can often be the difference between hope and despair. Today's verses,2 Corinthians 4:8,9from theNJKV, encourage us to put things in the proper perspective:We a ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
The Living Word #138: James 1:26We've all had experiences in life where we've been deeply wounded by nothing more than a careless tongue. Words can be devastating, despite the schoolyard chant about sticks and stones, and the Bible has a lot to say about the care with which we should use them. Today's verse,James 1:26from theNJKVNIV, is just one example:If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not keep a tight rein on his tongue, he deceives himself and his religion is worthless.This is a great verse to think ab ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
The Living Word #132: Romans 2:4There are those who are quick to condemn God for not opening the gates of Heaven to everyone. But the keys to those gates are offered to all, and God goes out of His way to give each of us time to find them and time to make a choice to take them. More time, in fact, than we deserve. Romans 2:4 from the NLT makes this clear:Don't you realize how kind, tolerant, and patient God is with you? Or don't you care? Can't you see how kind He has been in giving you time to turn from your sin?If we th ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
The Living Word #131: Psalm 145:14Have you ever watched a coach working with gymnasts? It[base']s not the coach's job to perform a routine for the gymnasts but rather to assist them through the difficult parts so that they can safely learn to do it on their own. This is a good analogy for the role God can play in our lives sometimes, as Psalm 145:14 fromthe NKJV points out:The LORD upholds all who fall, And raises up all who are bowed down.We should keep it in mind when we are worried tha ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | |
