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The Daily Dose w/Pastor Chad ReisigPausing the DoseHey everyone! In case you missed it, a new Daily Dose devo did not go out today. Let me fill you in as to why.I have had a hard time sitting at my computer for the past week due to a very painful pinched nerve in my neck which has not allowed me to work on content. Since I upload a week’s worth of Dose content every week, the buffer which I had built up ran out today. My situation is improving, but it’s far from being back to normal. That said, don’t worry...2021-11-2001 min
The Daily Dose w/Pastor Chad ReisigEpisode 280 - What's In a NameO Lord of Heaven’s Armies, what joy for those who trust in you. ~ Psalm 84:12 (NLT)Have you ever taken the time to look up what your name means? If not, you should do it sometime. It’s much easier than in days past when you had to go to a library and find a book to do some research. Now, a simple Google search will give you some clues about what your name indicates about you. For example, when you Google my name (Chad) one of the definitions is: “Battle, Warrior.”[1]Of course, in many respects, I’m a lo...2021-10-2702 min
The Daily Dose w/Pastor Chad ReisigEpisode 265 - I'm Gonna Wreck It!I wait quietly before God, for my victory comes from him. ~ Psalm 62:1 (NLT)There is a Disney film called Wreck It Ralph that came out a few years back. The premise of the story is set in an arcade game that features the exterior of a tall apartment building. Wreck It Ralph (the main character) is trying to destroy the building by slamming it to pieces with his giant fists while another character, called Fix It Felix, (controlled by the person playing the arcade game) is trying to repair the damage quickly so that the building doesn’t...2021-10-0603 min
The Daily Dose w/Pastor Chad ReisigEpisode 248 - Sin SaviorThis is a trustworthy saying, and everyone should accept it: “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners”—and I am the worst of them all. ~ 1 Timothy 1:15 (NLT)“Hi, my name is ________ and I’m an alcoholic.” If you’ve ever been to a recovery group, or even seen a TV show or movie that has a scene from a recovery group (Alcoholics Anonymous or otherwise), you’ve probably heard a similar expression shared – except the word alcoholic would be interchanged with whatever addiction they were battling. The idea is to admit, out loud, to others, that you are strug...2021-09-1402 min
The Daily Dose w/Pastor Chad ReisigEpisode 207 - I'm Lost!!!Those who listen to instruction will prosper; those who trust the Lord will be joyful. ~ Proverbs 16:20 (NLT)I have a pet-peeve (a thing that drives me nuts) that turns me from happy-go-lucky Chad into Hulk-smash Chad (I get really angry). It usually occurs when I’m driving. No, it’s not when someone cuts me off, or refuses to use their turn signal – though those can get on my nerves. It’s when I get lost. Whether the GPS runs me into a dead-end street (Google maps ain’t perfect), someone gave me bad directions, or I simply dec...2021-07-1902 min
The Daily Dose w/Pastor Chad ReisigEpisode 181 - Full Contact SportBe on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong. ~ 1 Corinthians 16:13 (NLT)Some of the most helpful advice I got when I played varsity basketball had nothing to do with shooting technique, footwork, or defensive schemes. Though those are all important, I was able to pick those up pretty quick. No, what my coach told me was very simple, yet profound. He said, “Chad, basketball is a full-contact sport.” Boom! I know, it’s earth-shattering, right?! OK. Let me explain. Though I was one of the tallest guys on the team, I rarely was getting any re...2021-06-1002 min
The Daily Dose w/Pastor Chad ReisigDining with ScumJoin Pastor Chad as he leads us into an understanding of where Jesus calls us to serve. "Dining with Scum" will challenge you to look beyond your comfort zone and allow the Holy Spirit to lead you into places you never imagined.2021-05-2940 min
The Daily Dose w/Pastor Chad ReisigChurch IdolsJoin Pastor Chad as he talks about how the things we hold up as "holy" can often create a barrier which prohibits our friends, family, and neighbors from discovering who Jesus is.2021-05-1545 min
The Daily Dose w/Pastor Chad ReisigCrazy TalkJoin Pastor Chad for a crazy sermon. And, no, that's not a play on words. Just a few minutes prior to getting up to preach to his church, the Holy Spirit switched things up on him, and the sermon was done with no notes, no prep, nothing. It was all led by the Holy Spirit in the moment!If you want to be challenged in your faith, and in how to listen for, and follow the direction of the Holy Spirit in your own life, this talk will definitely get you rev'd up for serving God!2021-05-0853 min
The Daily Dose w/Pastor Chad ReisigGet LitHow do we get fired up by the Holy Spirit? How do we go BIG for God? Join Pastor Chad for his sermon called "Get Lit!" to discover how Jesus wants to light us on holy fire for the Kingdom of God.2021-05-0137 min
The Daily Dose w/Pastor Chad ReisigEpisode 148 - It's a Love/Hate ThingIf someone says, “I love God,” but hates a fellow believer, that person is a liar; for if we don’t love people we can see, how can we love God, whom we cannot see? ~ 1 John 4:20 (NLT)Have you ever heard of the expression, “It’s a love/hate relationship?” If not, the concept is this: You hate the person but can’t help but to love them. I know, it’s a complete contradiction. This is the language and worldview that we’ve created. Yay us!Those from the southern half of the United States have the ab...2021-04-2603 min
The Daily Dose w/Pastor Chad ReisigNow What?Who's privilege is it to spread the good news about Jesus to the world? And, how do we do it? Join Pastor Chad for his sermon called "Now What?" as we learn about the blessing of sharing Jesus.2021-04-2432 min
The Daily Dose w/Pastor Chad ReisigEpisode 147 - No QuittersLove never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance. ~ 1 Corinthians 13:7 (NLT)What I’m about to write I’ve said to high school Bible classes for the past several years. So, I’ve said it to the teenagers themselves. And, they have agreed to the sentiment. Here it is: We are raising a generation of quitters. Now, I understand this is a generalization, and not all teens are quitters, but hear me out. When things get tough they quit rather than fight for what is needed. This is very true when it com...2021-04-2303 min
The Daily Dose w/Pastor Chad ReisigEpisode 146 - It's An ExperienceNo one has ever seen God. But if we love each other, God lives in us, and his love is brought to full expression in us. ~ 1 John 4:12 (NLT)Becoming a Christian isn’t a one-time event when we get baptized. It’s not a date on a calendar, nor a specific moment when we’ve arrived. Though having milestones in our Christian life is important, (For example, God called me into ministry in 2008) there is no one spot in time when you’ve got God all figured out and know everything there is to know about His Kingdom...2021-04-2202 min
The Daily Dose w/Pastor Chad ReisigEpisode 145 - ReciprocityNever pay back evil with more evil. Do things in such a way that everyone can see you are honorable. ~ Romans 12:17 (NLT)Reciprocity. It’s a fancy word for the well-known phrase, “What goes around comes around.” It means payback – whether it is a good thing or something much more nefarious (another fancy word which means evil intentions). The concept is that if someone does something wrong, or evil, towards you, that you should be permitted to respond in-kind. For example, if someone is spreading rumors about you, then reciprocity dictates that you should spread rumors about them. If...2021-04-2103 min
The Daily Dose w/Pastor Chad ReisigEpisode 144 - Keep on PrayingSo we keep on praying for you, asking our God to enable you to live a life worthy of his call. May he give you the power to accomplish all the good things your faith prompts you to do. ~ 2 Thessalonians 1:11 (NLT)How often do you pray for others? Is it when people ask for prayer? Maybe it’s during a prayer meeting when others bring forward names. Perhaps you pray for others when an email comes out to pray for someone in particular. But, seriously, take stock. How often do you pray for others?In th...2021-04-2002 min
The Daily Dose w/Pastor Chad ReisigEpisode 143 - Midnight StrangerBut I will reply, ‘I never knew you. Get away from me, you who break God’s laws.’ ~ Matthew 7:23 (NLT)Fathers are called to be protectors of our families. It’s not necessarily something that anyone has told us along the way. Instead, I believe that God has instilled that desire, or instinct, into us. We want to make sure our family is taken care of.So, imagine a father, in the middle of the night one evening, hears a knock at the door. He goes to answer it, and there is a stranger standing there. “...2021-04-1903 min
The Daily Dose w/Pastor Chad ReisigEpisode 142- Lashing OutA glad heart makes a happy face; a broken heart crushes the spirit. ~ Proverbs 15:13 (NLT)“You’re a hypocrite!” The words appeared on my phone as the text message alert pinged. They were followed by “You don’t love me” and “you are fake.” The insults kept coming over the course of an hour. My message alert was pinging what seemed to be every five seconds. The young person on the other end was letting me know just what they thought of me as their friend and pastor. In their eyes, I was a loser, a failure. I’m not going to...2021-04-1602 min
The Daily Dose w/Pastor Chad ReisigEpisode 141 - Listen to Your ParentSeek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take. ~ Proverbs 3:6 (NLT)There are tens of thousands of children’s stories shared at churches around the world each weekend. I’ve attended church all of my life, so I’ve heard a lot of them (at least when I was paying attention). Perhaps you have heard a lot of them too. If so, maybe you can answer this question: What is a recurring theme that pops up in most children’s stories? I’ll give you a hint: If you’re a parent, yo...2021-04-1503 min
The Daily Dose w/Pastor Chad ReisigEpisode 140 - Let Him LeadTrust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. ~ Proverbs 3:5 (NLT)“Follow your heart. Trust your instincts. Let your feelings lead you.” These are all expressions that have been stated, and restated, millions of times across the globe. The idea is that our emotions, our feelings somehow have great wisdom to impart upon us. You couldn’t possibly feel emotionally attached to someone without falling in love with them, right? Your first impression of people is always spot-on, correct? Following my feelings has never led me to get my heart broken. Yeah...2021-04-1403 min
The Daily Dose w/Pastor Chad ReisigEpisode 139 - Nonverbal CuesAs soon as I pray, you answer me; you encourage me by giving me strength. ~ Psalm 138:3 (NLT)Talking to someone who is invisible. That’s a bit of a trick. In our everyday lives, whether we realize it or not, we take non-verbal visual cues from people as we talk with them. We notice their eye contact. We notice their posture. (Are their arms folded, or relaxed?) We notice if they are engaged in the conversation, or distracted by everything else around them. In short, communication in our day-to-day lives is much more than just words spoken fr...2021-04-1302 min
The Daily Dose w/Pastor Chad ReisigEpisode 138 - Hold My HandFor I hold you by your right hand—I, the LORD your God. And I say to you, ‘Don’t be afraid. I am here to help you.’ ~ Isaiah 41:13 (NLT)There is something secure about holding hands. When we were little kids, holding the hand of a parent wasn’t gross or weird. It’s what we did. You held their hand because it felt nice, but it also felt safe. There is comfort in hand-holding. It’s as if we are making the statement, “I know you’ll help keep me safe.”Indeed, in my household, we had...2021-04-1203 min
The Daily Dose w/Pastor Chad ReisigEpisode 137 - Put Down the FlamethrowerTruthful words stand the test of time, but lies are soon exposed. ~ Proverbs 12:19 (NLT)No one has to teach a child how to lie. It’s part of our sinful DNA, we are born with it. We all have the ability to bend the truth, add some details to a story that didn’t actually happen, or to flat out make stuff up. It’s there, lurking inside of us.Of course, I’ve told my fair share of lies over the course of my life. There was the time I told my mom I drank th...2021-04-0903 min
The Daily Dose w/Pastor Chad ReisigEpisode 136 - Rise AboveA fool is quick-tempered, but a wise person stays calm when insulted. ~ Proverbs 12:16 (NLT)My dad was a respiratory therapist for the bulk of his career. Essentially, he helped people to breathe better. Usually, his patients were those who had lung cancer, advanced age, or lung issues brought upon by years and years of smoking cigarettes. It was the latter that he met one day in the hospital. We’ll call the patient Larry. Larry had been harassing the nurses, doctors, orderlies, and basically anyone who walked into his room. He would curse at them, call them na...2021-04-0803 min
The Daily Dose w/Pastor Chad ReisigEpisode 135 - Oops! I Did It AgainGet wisdom; develop good judgment. Don’t forget my words or turn away from them. ~ Proverbs 4:5 (NLT)There was a pop song from the early 2000s that climbed the charts all the way up to the number one position. It was a song by a young woman who had risen to stardom very rapidly. Her name was Britney Spears, and the song was called “Oops, I Did It Again!” If you’ve ever heard it, it is one of those earworms (a song that can get stuck in your head). Musically it isn’t great. Vocally it doesn’t re...2021-04-0703 min
The Daily Dose w/Pastor Chad ReisigEpisode 134 - I Know My TruthFools think their own way is right, but the wise listen to others. ~ Proverbs 12:15 (NLT)There is something magical that happens between the years of two and three, and again between 13 and 19. In fact, sometimes the magicalness (yes, I made up that word) continues on all the way into adulthood. Here’s what happens. We get a little older and we pass some serious milestones in life that make us thin that we’ve somehow gained all of the wisdom of the universe, and it resides in our brain. For a two and three-year-old, they can now walk...2021-04-0602 min
The Daily Dose w/Pastor Chad ReisigEpisode 133 - You Can't Tell Me What to Do!Open my eyes to see the wonderful truths in your instructions. ~ Psalm 119:18 (NLT)Have you ever found yourself in a situation where someone wiser than you, someone you can trust, gave you some advice that you chose to ignore? Then, as a result you ended up getting hurt, lost, stabbed, or basically embarrassed? Yeah, it happens.Nathan was around three years old. He was in that “testing” phase – as in he needed to test everything that his mom and I asked him to do. He had quite the amazing collection of toys. One such toy was a...2021-04-0503 min
The Daily Dose w/Pastor Chad ReisigEpisode 132 - TGIFThe older I get, the more I tend to appreciate things. I know, there are a lot of old folks that tell us to slow down and appreciate things; but they may be on to something.One of the major things I've come to appreciate is Friday. I know, how original! There are a multitude of sayings that go along with the close of the work week. "TGIF" (Thank God It's Friday) is probably the most widely used phrase I see on Facebook and Twitter as each week winds down. And really, who wouldn't love Friday? For...2021-04-0207 min
The Daily Dose w/Pastor Chad ReisigEpisode 131 - Hearing CheckEveryone enjoys a fitting reply; it is wonderful to say the right thing at the right time! ~ Proverbs 15:23 (NLT)Throughout the years, I’ve had my hearing checked a bunch. Some of it was required for routine physical exams as I progressed through my childhood, other times were just to check on my ear health. My step-dad was in the hearing aid business for a long time, so I’ve also had my aging ears checked in my middle-agedness. I kind of like it. It’s a challenge to listen for the various tones.Of course...2021-04-0102 min
The Daily Dose w/Pastor Chad ReisigEpisode 130 - Travel PlansI long, yes, I faint with longing to enter the courts of the LORD. With my whole being, body and soul, I will shout joyfully to the living God. ~ Psalm 84:2 (NLT)I don’t know about you, but I really look forward to vacation time. It’s a time to relax, unwind, have fun, and just slow down the hectic pace of life for a bit. But, there are others in my family who look forward to vacation even more – my kids. Months before our planned departure, they begin to needle Michelle and me with detailed questions about...2021-03-3103 min
The Daily Dose w/Pastor Chad ReisigEpisode 129- Unify This!All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms because we are united with Christ. ~ Ephesians 1:3 (NLT)Unity has become a buzzword in the Seventh-day Adventist church. It has been used countless times, by all sides of the current issues the worldwide church faces. Frankly, I am beginning to tune out whenever someone mentions the word – which is unfair, because the word unity didn’t do anything to deserve the bad reputation that it is getting. In fact, I was at a meeting not...2021-03-3003 min
The Daily Dose w/Pastor Chad ReisigEpisode 128 - A House DividedSimilarly, a family splintered by feuding will fall apart. ~ Mark 3:25 (NLT)"A house divided against itself cannot stand." A young, up and coming politician uttered these words in 1858 as he ran for Senator of the great state of Illinois. It was a radical concept, as the USA was beginning to fracture along political, social, cultural, and economic lines. There were those entrenched in their beliefs on the left, and those digging in for their beliefs on the right. Neither side was willing to fully compromise, or shut up, in order to maintain any sense of peace. These...2021-03-2903 min
The Daily Dose w/Pastor Chad ReisigEpisode 126 - Do GoodTrust in the Lord and do good. Then you will live safely in the land and prosper. ~ Psalm 37:3 (NLT)I’ve had many jobs in my lifetime (pastor being by far the best). Most of those jobs had managerial supervision of employees who delivered customer service. These are the front-line employees that answered the telephone on behalf of the department, or responded to customer inquiries via email or chat. Some served behind counters providing in-person service.Because I supervised these types of positions, the organizations I worked for would semi-regularly send me to training seminars on...2021-03-2603 min
The Daily Dose w/Pastor Chad ReisigEpisode 127 - Double LifeDay by day the LORD takes care of the innocent, and they will receive an inheritance that lasts forever. ~ Psalm 37:18 (NLT)Every now and again, the news media pickup a story that sounds too crazy to be true – yet it is. One such story (which is not unique) is about a man who was married, had a good job, a nice house, was a deacon at his local church, and basically had what we would call a “blessed life.” This was the case for nearly two decades until the man died suddenly of a heart attack. It was on...2021-03-2503 min
The Daily Dose w/Pastor Chad ReisigEpisode 125 - It's a TrapThis is the message we heard from Jesus and now declare to you: God is light, and there is no darkness in him at all. ~ 1 John 1:5 (NLT)It was my junior year in high school, and I was attending the final student association party of the year. It was being held in the backyard at one of the student’s homes. The theme was a Hawaiian luau. Everyone was dressed up in their finest Hawaiian shirts and dresses. Flower leas were worn, and tiki torches lit up the night. It was actually a lot of fun, until on...2021-03-2403 min
The Daily Dose w/Pastor Chad ReisigEpisode 124 - Unending LoveThe faithful love of the LORD never ends! His mercies never cease. ~ Lamentations 3:22 (NLT)Have you ever met someone who showed conditional love? If you’re not sure what I mean by that, let me rephrase it. Have you ever met someone who only loved you so long as they got what they wanted? It’s very elementary school. “I’ll love you forever if you give me your grape Caprisun!” (This is an actual thing I heard when I was in elementary school.) The person offering their undying love conditioned it based on whether or not they were...2021-03-2303 min
The Daily Dose w/Pastor Chad ReisigEpisode 123 - Love, SupposedlyEven if my father and mother abandon me, the LORD will hold me close. ~ Psalm 27:10 (NLT)There is a fear that resides inside all of us. Though some might try to deny its presence, it is there. It is a fear that is alive and well from early on in life, all the way to the grave. It is the fear of being unloved. I know, many of you might be saying, “Yeah, I prefer to be alone.” But realize, this isn’t an introvert versus extrovert type of thing. This is about humanity being built with the de...2021-03-2202 min
The Daily Dose w/Pastor Chad ReisigEpisode 122 - Count Your BlessingsFrom his abundance we have all received one gracious blessing after another. ~ John 1:16 (NLT)In case you hadn’t noticed it, we live in a society that thrives on the negative. Just a look at the evening news, websites, blogs, vlogs, microblogs, and a million different avenues of communication, and the vast majority of the news that is shared has a negative connotation. The pundits blame each other for political messes. One country is spewing hatred toward another. One group of people are calling others haters because they don’t believe the same that they do. We have...2021-03-1903 min
The Daily Dose w/Pastor Chad ReisigEpisode 121 - HomecomingHe came into the very world he created, but the world didn’t recognize him. ~ John 1:10 (NLT)There is nothing quite like a homecoming. I’ve been away to school, or on business trips, for extended periods of time. I know the work is important, but I really do miss my family while I’m away. I didn’t get married and have kids to spend time away from them. I want them in my life. One of the special moments is when I return home from being away for a while. Generally, when I come in the door...2021-03-1803 min
The Daily Dose w/Pastor Chad ReisigEpisode 120 - Fish Out of WaterSo the Word became human and made his home among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness. And we have seen his glory, the glory of the Father’s one and only Son. ~ John 1:14Have you ever heard the expression, “Fish out of water?” If not, here it is simplified: Someone who doesn’t belong. Usually this is an expression used to identify someone from a foreign culture who is very awkward in their new culture and can’t seem to figure out how to behave, or say the right things. It’s also used when someone...2021-03-1703 min
The Daily Dose w/Pastor Chad ReisigEpisode 119 - A Content ChristmasSo if we have enough food and clothing, let us be content. ~ 1 Timothy 6:8 (NLT)I remember when I was a child at Christmas time. The time off from school, the mounds and mounds of candy, time with friends and family, lots of food, and, of course, the presents, all created a wonderful time of year. Of course, the presents were really my focus. Indeed, planning for Christmas began long before December 25. I would begin putting together my Christmas present wish list months ahead of time. After all, I needed to make sure that I’d get only th...2021-03-1602 min
The Daily Dose w/Pastor Chad ReisigEpisode 118 - Journey of DiscoveryI realized that no one can discover everything God is doing under the sun. Not even the wisest people discover everything, no matter what they claim. ~ Ecclesiastes 8:17 (NLT)In August, I will have been married to my wife Michelle for 23 years. It’s hard to believe it has been that long! When I stop to think about it, on our anniversary, I will have been in a relationship with Michelle longer than I have lived life without her. We got married when I was 23 and we dated for three years before we got married. It’s been quit...2021-03-1503 min
The Daily Dose w/Pastor Chad ReisigEpisode 117 - Stop, Thief!The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life. ~ John 10:10 (NLT)I had saved up to buy my first car since I was 12. It was a 1984 Honda CRX, a two-seater that got well over 50 miles per gallon. It was a deep read with the skirt of the car painted gray. The one thing it was lacking, however, was a decent stereo system. So, I began saving my money for that too. Eventually, I was able to purchase new speakers, an amplifier, and a new de...2021-03-1203 min
The Daily Dose w/Pastor Chad ReisigEpisode 116 - Pay AttentionSo we must listen very carefully to the truth we have heard, or we may drift away from it. ~ Hebrews 2:1 (NLT)I think people would be surprised by how much a preacher sees in the audience when he is up front. Given that we usually preach from an elevated position, or at least standing up, we can see every row, every seat, and every person. Yes, we try very hard to focus in on the message we are delivering. Yes, it is of the utmost importance that we do. But, we’re also human, and we see wh...2021-03-1103 min
The Daily Dose w/Pastor Chad ReisigEpisode 115 - Living HistoryJesus said to the people who believed in him, “You are truly my disciples if you remain faithful to my teachings.” ~ John 8:31 (NLT)I didn’t particularly like history in grade school or high school. In fact, our history teacher in high school was also our shop teacher. He didn’t really like history either. So, in class each day, we’d take turns reading from history textbook out loud. That was his form of teaching us. In all honesty, I could have read the book on my own and picked up just as much information. Those classes we...2021-03-1002 min
The Daily Dose w/Pastor Chad ReisigEpisode 114 - Memory ProblemsAnd I will forgive their wickedness, and I will never again remember their sins. ~ Hebrews 8:12 (NLT)Have you ever experienced memory problems in your life? Like, walking into a room to get something, and then forgetting what that things was? Or, maybe you blank on someone’s name, even though you’ve known them your whole life? Perhaps you crammed for an exam the night before, and then, when it was test time, couldn’t recall anything that you studied? Maybe you’ve forgotten an anniversary birthday? If these sound familiar, rest assured that you’re not alone. In...2021-03-0903 min
The Daily Dose w/Pastor Chad ReisigEpisode 113 - Write This DownPublish his glorious deeds among the nations. Tell everyone about the amazing things he does. ~ 1 Chronicles 16:24 (NLT)Getting information out to the world about God is of great importance. We’ve seen this in scripture after scripture in the New Testament. The refrain “Go therefore and make disciples” (Matthew 28:18-20) should be etched into our collective memories and spur us on. However, it often gives us pause, too. Many of us are not comfortable speaking in front of others, or to others for that matter. Perhaps we’re just shy. Maybe we’re insecure about how our voice soun...2021-03-0803 min
The Daily Dose w/Pastor Chad ReisigEpisode 112 - Lack of TrustFor the word of the LORD holds true, and we can trust everything he does. ~ Psalm 33:4 (NLT)Trust is something that is difficult these days. Who can we trust? We have one news outlet reporting one thing, and another reporting the same thing, but with a different message, and a third reporting that the thing the other two news stations covered didn’t even really happen. We have Internet hoaxes that tell stories about things that troll people into giving up their information, or stealing their money. We have made up information floating through cyberspace that is pa...2021-03-0503 min
The Daily Dose w/Pastor Chad ReisigEpisode 111 - DefenselessWe put our hope in the Lord. He is our help and our shield. ~ Psalm 33:20 (NLT)Over the centuries, warfare has changed, transformed if you will. It began when Cain killed Abel with a rock and then kind of took off from there. During the times described in the Bible, ancient warfare consisted mostly of armies of hundreds of thousands of men (sometimes into the millions) armed with some form of weapon like a sword, dagger, mace, bow and arrow. In addition, each warrior had some form of protection. Protection for the frontline soldiers usually involved some...2021-03-0402 min
The Daily Dose w/Pastor Chad ReisigEpisode 110 - PrioritiesThink about the things of heaven, not the things of earth. ~ Colossians 3:2 (NLT)Priorities. It’s a word I’ve spoken to dozens upon dozens of people over the years God has blessed me in ministry. The unfortunate reality is that the word has become forgotten, a relic of times passed. Why? Because today’s culture is impulsive, calling us to do what we want when we want to do it. Whatever is right in front of us receives our attention. When we follow this mode of operation, our life becomes out of balance, and there are some n...2021-03-0302 min
The Daily Dose w/Pastor Chad ReisigEpisode 109 - ThanklessBut I will give repeated thanks to the Lord, praising him to everyone. ~ Psalm 109:30 (NLT)Is it possible for someone to say “thank you” too much? Can we actually grow tired of hearing someone saying it over and over and over and over and over and…? OK, you get the idea. The answer, I believe, can be both yes and no. It can certainly be a “yes” when the sentiment behind the thank you becomes lost. The repetition of saying thank you is simply being said out of habit, or just to annoy. The answer can also be a “no.”...2021-03-0202 min
The Daily Dose w/Pastor Chad ReisigEpisode 108 - No MannersMake thankfulness your sacrifice to God, and keep the vows you made to the Most High. ~ Psalm 50:14 (NLT)Manners are in short supply these days. Don’t believe me? Ask anyone who works in a service industry: fast food, restaurant, retail shop, gas station, etc. People are in too much of a hurry to be civil to those that are trying to help them out. “Thank yous” and “pleases” aren’t given out too often. Having managed in retail settings before, I can tell you first hand of the many instances when one of my employees, or me, went abo...2021-03-0103 min
The Daily Dose w/Pastor Chad ReisigEpisode 107 - Marvelous EngineeringThank you for making me so wonderfully complex! Your workmanship is marvelous-how well I know it. ~ Psalm 139:14 (NLT)I have owned Fitbit devices for several years. I bought the first one around Christmas time about seven years ago. I wanted to make sure that I was being active, but also, more importantly, I wanted to be able to monitor my heartrate throughout the day. It worked well and did exactly as advertised. I think it was fairly accurate. However, after about a year, it fell apart. The case cracked, and the whole thing opened up so I...2021-02-2602 min
The Daily Dose w/Pastor Chad ReisigEpisode 106 - Turn It Up!Shout to the Lord, all the earth; break out in praise and sing for joy! ~ Psalm 98:4 (NLT)I love working with teenagers. They have wonderful energy, a fearless attitude, and some really funny quirks! One of my favorite quirks is sing-along-karaoke. Let me explain. Teens will be just sitting around in a group (or solo) just playing on their phones, reading a book, or generally just chillaxing. All of a sudden, a song begins to play from the radio or someone’s device. Suddenly several members of the group come alive! They realize that they are hearing on...2021-02-2503 min
The Daily Dose w/Pastor Chad ReisigEpisode 105 - A Gracious MistakeHow kind the Lord is! How good he is! So merciful, this God of ours! ~ Psalm 116:5 (NLT)When I was younger, I was the business manager for an aerospace company in Southern California. We made parts for aircraft. Specifically, we made the structural components. Much like with building a house, where a builder uses lumber for the structure, aircraft builders use something called aluminum extrusions which are welded together and shaped to make the skeleton of the plane.Part of my job was to ensure that we were delivering exactly what the customer ordered, ensuring...2021-02-2402 min
The Daily Dose w/Pastor Chad ReisigEpisode 104 - Sandy ThoughtsHow precious are your thoughts about me, O God. They cannot be numbered! I can't even count them; they outnumber the grains of sand! And when I wake up, you are still with me!" ~ Psalm 139:17-18 (NLT)The beach is my place of serenity (peace and calm). I love hanging out, listening to the ocean waves break up on the beach; seeing the birds and sea life play in the surf or in the air; watching the humans surf the perfect wave and execute some gnarly (it’s a surfing term) grabs and turns. Yes, I even li...2021-02-2302 min
The Daily Dose w/Pastor Chad ReisigEpisode 103 - Who Made You Judge?Do not judge others, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn others, or it will all come back against you. Forgive others, and you will be forgiven. ~ Luke 6:37 (NLT)I’ve heard this verse quoted, at least the first sentence, many, many times throughout my life. Generally, it is quoted to shut up a Christian who is telling somebody that what they are doing is wrong. So, the offending person proudly states “Do no judge others…” End of discussion. In their mind, they are saying, I can do what I want, and you have no say in i...2021-02-2202 min
The Daily Dose w/Pastor Chad ReisigEpisode 102 - Fashion FailureSo let's stop condemning each other. Decide instead to live in such a way that you will not cause another believer to stumble and fall. ~ Romans 14:13 (NLT)It was my senior year of high school. It’s supposed to be the highlight, the result of making it through three years of high school struggles. Senior year is supposed to be the most glorious year for teens. So, I wanted to make sure I started it out with a bang! I went clothes shopping to get some new threads for my senior year wardrobe. I wanted to not ju...2021-02-1903 min
The Daily Dose w/Pastor Chad ReisigEpisode 101 - Troubled PromiseYour promise revives me; it comforts me in all my troubles. ~ Psalm 119:50 (NLT)There are many certainties in life (things you can count on). We can count on gravity to keep us planted on the earth, rather than just floating out into space. We can count on water to be wet. We can count on the earth to spin. We can count on politicians to call each other names. We can also count on the fact that trouble will happen in our lives.We live in a sin-filled world. With sin comes trouble and heartache...2021-02-1803 min
The Daily Dose w/Pastor Chad ReisigEpisode 100 - Christ-less ChurchAnd the church is his body; it is made full and complete by Christ, who fills all things everywhere with himself. ~ Ephesians 1:23 (NLT)There is a new phenomenon (a unique thing) happening. Atheist churches are popping up in cities across the United States. Yes, you read that correctly, atheist churches. It’s an interesting happening. Here’s how they operate. They open their church doors on Sunday morning and welcome in anyone who desires be lifted up. They sing songs that are joy-filled and fun. They tell stories so the kids are captivated. They listen to inspiring mess...2021-02-1702 min
The Daily Dose w/Pastor Chad ReisigEpisode 99 - OpticsThe eyes of the Lord watch over those who do right, and his ears are open to their prayers. But the Lord turns his face against those who do evil. ~ 1 Peter 3:12 (NLT)There is a word that has come into fashion within the past decade. It is used in corporate boardrooms, government offices, non-profit planning, politics, and in just about any place where business strategy is conducted. The word is “optics.” The word optics actually represents a question: “How will what we are about to do be perceived by the outside world?” In other words, “How many people wil...2021-02-1602 min
The Daily Dose w/Pastor Chad ReisigEpisode 98 - Rules, Relationship, RebellionI will walk in freedom, for I have devoted myself to your commandments. ~ Psalm 119:45 (NLT)Rules are made to be broken. Or, so I’ve been told many, many times in life. It’s a concept that many truly believe. Rules confine us. Rules restrict us. Rules ruin our lives. Rules make us feel confined, imprisoned even. Rules only seek to keep us from experiencing life to its fullest. At least, that’s what we’ve been told, thought, or experienced.Often times this thought process translates over to our view of God. There are a lot of...2021-02-1502 min
The Daily Dose w/Pastor Chad ReisigEpisode 97 - Liar LiarKeep me from lying to myself; give me the privilege of knowing your instructions. ~ Psalm 119:29 (NLT)Most of us who have grown up in the church have heard of the 10 Commandments. Perhaps at some point in your life, you were even made to memorize them. I know that I certainly did. Though many of them convict me in big ways, the one that always got me when I was younger was “Thou shalt not lie (bear false witness).” Kids are pretty good at lying. In fact, I’ve discovered as a parent that you don’t have to teach...2021-02-1203 min
The Daily Dose w/Pastor Chad ReisigEpisode 96 - Old WisdomHow can a young person stay pure? By obeying your word. ~ Psalm 119:9 (NLT)When I was a teenager, I used to hate it when older people told me what to do. It wasn’t just me. They would speak to us collectively at school, often times as a group. Sometimes they’d sit us all down and lecture us on proper clothing options. Other times, they’d call us all together to inform us on the disciplinary procedures that would take place if we were caught cheating. Then, of course, there were the seminars on proper relationship etique...2021-02-1102 min
The Daily Dose w/Pastor Chad ReisigEpisode 95 - Indifferent FaithI correct and discipline everyone I love. So be diligent and turn from your indifference. ~ Revelation 3:19 (NLT)Have you ever met a child whose parents never did anything to discipline their poor behavior? If not, count yourself blessed! I’ve been witness to many kids over the years who have no concept of what is socially correct and what is not. I’ve also been around when kids (and adults) who thought they were entitled to anything they wanted blew a gasket because they didn’t get exactly what they asked for. Sadly, I’ve seen many professe...2021-02-1002 min
The Daily Dose w/Pastor Chad ReisigEpisode 94 - Enter the Throne RoomSo let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most. ~ Hebrews 4:16 (NLT)When I was younger, I remember many teachers giving me some conflicting information. (I’m sure this never happens at other schools!) On one hand, they would teach me that Jesus was this amazing, loving, forgiving, and wonderful friend that I could go to about anything and He’d always greet me with a smile and a hug. On the other hand, I heard abou...2021-02-0903 min
The Daily Dose w/Pastor Chad ReisigEpisode 93 - Gut CheckYes, and everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution. ~ 2 Timothy 3:12 (NLT)I have had the privilege to attend the Oregon Conference Bible Camp for the past seven years. This is an annual retreat where around 600 or so teenagers come to fellowship, have fun, and worship God. It is always a blessing to those that attend.A couple of years ago, my friend Edwin was asked to speak for one of the morning worships. He was only given about 10 minutes to speak on the topic of discipleship (people who...2021-02-0803 min
The Daily Dose w/Pastor Chad ReisigEpisode 92 - Locker Room TalkObscene stories, foolish talk, and coarse jokes—these are not for you. Instead, let there be thankfulness to God. ~ Ephesians 5:4 (NLT)When I was in grade school, we, like most other classes, had a student that was our class clown. He was always doing stuff to get attention. He was also the king of telling jokes. In the early grades, the jokes were pretty basic, like the knock-knock variety. As we aged, they got a little more complex and developed into a series called “What’s grosser than gross?” As we entered the upper grades of elementary school...2021-02-0502 min
The Daily Dose w/Pastor Chad ReisigEpisode 91 - What Would You Do?People who wink at wrong cause trouble, but a bold reproof promotes peace. ~ Proverbs 10:10 (NLT)There is, or was, a tv show called “What Would You Do?” The idea behind the show was to create a situation that should require intervention by those passing by in order to help resolve it. The situation involved actors, but it all played out in public. The people around the scene were completely unaware that what was happening was fake. An example of such a situation would be someone attempting to steal a purse from a lady on a busy street. The...2021-02-0402 min
The Daily Dose w/Pastor Chad ReisigEpisode 90 - I Wish I Was Like...Pay careful attention to your own work, for then you will get the satisfaction of a job well done, and you won’t need to compare yourself to anyone else. ~ Galatians 6:4 (NLT)In our world, it is very common for us to compare ourselves to someone else. For example, I wish I could preach as well as Randy Roberts, Mark Finley, or Louie Giglio. I wish I could write as well as authors Max Lucado, Lee Strobel, or even Ellen White. I wish I could conduct evangelistic campaigns like Billy Graham. All of these are fine preachers wh...2021-02-0302 min
The Daily Dose w/Pastor Chad ReisigEpisode 89 - Courageous PatienceWait patiently for the Lord. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the Lord. ~ Psalm 27:14 (NLT)Patience is a virtue, or so I’ve been told. I’ve never been really good at patience. Sitting around and waiting for something to happen seems foreign. Why wait when we can do something, right?In this day and age, waiting is something people pay billions of dollars to avoid. Think about it. We have fast food that is delivered in about 60 seconds. We have Amazon Prime, which guarantees delivery in two days instead of the standard thre...2021-02-0202 min
The Daily Dose w/Pastor Chad ReisigEpisode 88 - Use The BrainSpouting off before listening to the facts is both shameful and foolish. ~ Proverbs 18:13 (NLT)It happens far too often. Someone goes on a rant and people take what they are saying as fact and begin rants of their own. This happened in the past when Walla Walla University was the target of one such rant. A person found a listing of the university church on a website that is not in line with SDA theology. Immediately, the person leapt to conclusions that the university church was somehow partnering with a ministry that was somewhat shady. An article...2021-02-0102 min
The Daily Dose w/Pastor Chad ReisigEpisode 87 - Speed of SoundMay the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing to you, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer. ~ Psalm 19:14 (NLT)Have you ever said something that you wished you could take back? It’s as if the words flew out of your mouth, and as you heard them out loud you were horrified by what was coming out. In your mind, perhaps you were screaming “Come back!” at the words in an attempt to prevent them from entering the ears of those around you. But, once the words are out, they are unstop...2021-01-2902 min
The Daily Dose w/Pastor Chad ReisigEpisode 86 - Honor & GloryHonor the Lord for the glory of his name. Worship the Lord in the splendor of his holiness. ~ Psalm 29:2 (NLT)Honor is a word that doesn’t get used much anymore. Sure, there are certain types of honors: military, Pathfinder, academic, and other such things based on the merits of what we’ve achieved. But, using the word honor to describe a person just doesn’t get included in our everyday vocabulary.So, other than honors we earn, what does it actually mean? The dictionary definition is “good name or public esteem; a showing of usually...2021-01-2802 min
The Daily Dose w/Pastor Chad ReisigEpisode 85 - Siren SongMy child, if sinners entice you, turn your back on them! ~ Proverbs 1:10 (NLT)#God #Jesus #Bible #Christian #Devotional2021-01-2702 min
The Daily Dose w/Pastor Chad ReisigEpisode 84 - Be PresentLet all that I am wait quietly before God, for my hope is in him. ~ Psalm 65:5 (NLT)You can read more about the room of silence here: https://goo.gl/fqAA6B#God #Jesus #Bible #Christian #Devotional2021-01-2603 min
The Daily Dose w/Pastor Chad ReisigEpisode 83 - I Can't See YouFor we live by believing and not by seeing. ~ 2 Corinthians 5:7 (NLT)#God #Jesus #Bible #Christian #Devotional2021-01-2502 min
The Daily Dose w/Pastor Chad ReisigResolution - Part 2: Looking ForwardListen in on Pastor Chad's sermon, his second in the Resolution series, about moving forward according to God's plans.2021-01-2339 min
The Daily Dose w/Pastor Chad ReisigEpisode 82 - True FaithFight the good fight for the true faith. Hold tightly to the eternal life to which God has called you, which you have confessed so well before many witnesses. ~ 1 Timothy 6:12 (NLT)#God #Jesus #Bible #Christian #Devotional2021-01-2203 min
The Daily Dose w/Pastor Chad ReisigEpisode 81 - Political ReligionO Lord our God, others have ruled us, but you alone are the one we worship. ~ Isaiah 26:13 (NLT)#God #Jesus #Bible #Christian #Devotional2021-01-2102 min
The Daily Dose w/Pastor Chad ReisigEpisode 80 - True HopeBut blessed are those who trust in the Lord and have made the Lord their hope and confidence. ~ Jeremiah 17:7 (NLT)2021-01-2002 min
The Daily Dose w/Pastor Chad ReisigEpisode 79 - Ankle Weights... let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. ~ Hebrews 12:1b (NLT)2021-01-1903 min
The Daily Dose w/Pastor Chad ReisigEpisode 78 - Broken PromisesGod is not a man, so he does not lie. He is not human, so he does not change his mind. Has he ever spoken and failed to act? Has he ever promised and not carried it through?" ~ Numbers 23:19 (NLT)2021-01-1802 min
The Daily Dose w/Pastor Chad ReisigEpisode 77 - The ScreenFools vent their anger, but the wise quietly hold it back. ~ Proverbs 29:11 (NLT)2021-01-1502 min
The Daily Dose w/Pastor Chad ReisigEpisode 76 - Game ReadyJesus replied, I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry again. Whoever believes in me will never be thirsty. ~ John 6:35 (NLT)2021-01-1403 min
The Daily Dose w/Pastor Chad ReisigEpisode 75 - Stress TestA peaceful heart leads to a healthy body; jealousy is like cancer in the bones. ~ Proverbs 14:30 (NLT)2021-01-1302 min
The Daily Dose w/Pastor Chad ReisigEpisode 74 - Distracted LoveGuard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life. ~ Proverbs 4:23 (NLT)2021-01-1202 min
The Daily Dose w/Pastor Chad ReisigEpisode 73 - The Meaning of LifeYou will show me the way of life, granting me the joy of your presence and the pleasures of living with you forever. ~ Psalm 16:11 (NLT)2021-01-1102 min
The Daily Dose w/Pastor Chad ReisigResolution - Part 1: No Looking BackJoin Pastor Chad for his sermon from Jan. 2 about looking forward to a life with Jesus rather than looking back at our past.2021-01-0944 min
The Daily Dose w/Pastor Chad ReisigEpisode 72 - Directionally Challenged"Your ears will hear him. Right behind you a voice will say, "This is the way you should go," whether to the right or to the left." ~ Isaiah 30:21 (NLT)2021-01-0803 min
The Daily Dose w/Pastor Chad ReisigThe Gift - Part 2: The AudienceJoin Pastor Chad for his sermon from Dec. 12, as he shares about how chooses those who don't feel worthy to be his greatest missionaries.2020-12-2529 min
The Daily Dose w/Pastor Chad ReisigThe Gift - Part 1: The JourneyJoin Pastor Chad for his sermon from Dec. 5, as he shares about how God's plans often times lead us on epic journeys.2020-12-1934 min
The Daily Dose w/Pastor Chad ReisigAre You TrulyJoin Pastor Chad for his sermon called "Are You Truly" from November 21, 2020. You will be inspired/challenged to live a life of thankfulness to God.2020-11-2842 min
The Daily Dose w/Pastor Chad ReisigThank God!Join Pastor Chad as he shares his sermon from Nov. 14, 2020 called "Thank God!" Based on Psalm 106:1, this sermon will empower you to be excited about the Kingdom of God.2020-11-2127 min
The Daily Dose w/Pastor Chad ReisigNever Too Far Gone - Part 3: You Are LovedJoin Pastor Chad for the finale of his "Too Far Gone" series with Part 3 - You Are Loved, preached on Nov. 7, 2020. Based on Romans 8, you will be inspired by, and in awe of, God's love for you and me.2020-11-1423 min
The Daily Dose w/Pastor Chad ReisigNever Too Far Gone - Part 2: Best FriendsListen in to Pastor Chad's sermon from Oct. 17, 2020 called Never Too Far Gone -Part 2. This is, of course, the second in a series of three teachings detailing the saving power of Jesus Christ2020-10-2420 min
The Daily Dose w/Pastor Chad ReisigNever Too Far Gone - Part 1: GraceListen to Pastor Chad's sermon from Oct. 10, 2020 called Never Too Far Gone, the first in a series of three teachings detailing the saving power of Jesus Christ.2020-10-1717 min
The Daily Dose w/Pastor Chad ReisigSermon - BreakthroughJoin Pastor Chad for his sermon called "Breakthrough," preached on Oct. 3, 2020.If you are wise and understand God’s ways, prove it by living an honorable life, doing good works with the humility that comes from wisdom. ~ James 3:13 (NLT)2020-10-1018 min
The Daily Dose w/Pastor Chad ReisigThrough the FireJoin Pastor Chad for his message from Sept. 26, 2020, as he shares how we, as the church, can make a HUGE impact on our community.2020-10-0317 min
The Daily Dose w/Pastor Chad ReisigChurch Is Not the BuildingJoin Pastor Chad for his message from Sept. 12, 2020, as he shares why we get it wrong when we call our worship space "the church."2020-09-2611 min