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Beside Still Waters(Part 4) Antichrist Unveiled [B]This second podcast is a continuation (from Part 4:A) of a global view of the results of Jesus breaking the seals of the scroll that was in the hand of Almighty God (Revelation Chapters 5 & 6). This action of breaking each seal continues to unfold the judgments poured out on mankind not only to continue unfolding untold crises but also revealing an attribute of God veiled in the Tribulation Period. It unfolds a time of great peril interspersed with an opportunity for escape.
2025-01-1333 minBeside Still Waters(Part 4) Antichrist Unveiled [A]This podcast is a global view of the results of Jesus breaking the seals of the scroll that was in the hand of Almighty God (Revelation Chapters 5 & 6). This action of breaking each seal commences the Tribulation Period. It unfolds and describes events that will be prominent during this time of great peril.
2025-01-1332 minBeside Still Waters(Part 3) Who Enters the 7 year Tribulation?Who is "Left Behind"? This is Part 3 of a new series addressing the next prophetic event for people living in the "last days". The disappearance of ALL Christians from Earth has occurred. What happens next?
What happens to those who were "left behind"? Everyone left behind now has a decision to make. Could they have known or anticipated the predicament they find themselves in? Now that they know who the Antichrist is, what's next?
2025-01-0333 minBeside Still Waters(Part 2) Who Escapes? Church Rises & Antichrist UnveiledThis episode explains the work of the Holy Spirit in comforting believers as to the return of Jesus Christ to meet believers in the air. The Holy Spirit simultaneously removes his restraint and unveils the Son of Perdition, the Antichrist on the world stage. This dual event is clearly represented by the Jesus Christ, in heaven, breaking the first seal of the apocalyptic scroll commencing the 7 year Tribulation.
2024-12-2821 minBeside Still Waters(Part 1) Who Enters the 7 Year Tribulation and Who Escapes?What are the key issues in these final days of earth? Our times are overwhelmingly challenging: UAPs, UFOs, political intrigue and uncertainty.
There are well-meaning Christians wondering what's next? Are we nearing the end? Many are concerned, wondering if we are approaching earth's final days. Will the church enter those fin final 7 years of distress? Who will be left behind?
2024-12-2120 minBeside Still WatersChrist's Return - The Air or The Earth?The Christian community is confused about Jesus Christ's Second coming, the second-greatest prophetic event. Questions abound - Why gather Christians in the air? How does this differ from his coming to earth in a blaze of universal glory? This first, in a series of podcasts, addresses key events that illumine this major prophetic milestone.
2024-12-0157 minBeside Still WatersChrist's Second Coming on the HorizonAs of October 2024, there should be no doubt we are in "The Last Days". Economic , social, and personal uncertainty are at record levels. Individuals and families are questioning their survivability in navigating societal challenges. Many are experiencing a heightened sense of 'helplessness' in formulating a favorable response plan.
Jesus reminded his audience that Noah reminded his audience that a time of reckoning approaches. Watchers over the souls of men must watch and warn!
2024-11-031h 01Beside Still WatersThe End of the World as We Know It?The world has fast become a cauldron of tension:
-The Middle East war is on the brink of escalation
-Nations are polarized over personal freedoms & immigration policies
-Violence is escalating beyond public safety control
-Pandemics portend greater negative global impacts
and a myriad of events that are converging and pointing to the next God-ordained event: The removal of the Holy Spirit from the earth (2 Thess. 2:5-8).
2024-09-051h 04Beside Still WatersChrist in You: No Wrath, No VengeanceThe Abigail - David encounter in 1 Samuel 25 is a textbook model of being used of God to help (a believer) remain in the will of God.
David, after being a victim of a wrath-triggering experience, was skillfully moved by this woman to remain in God's will as it pertained to his life and service.
2024-06-2258 minBeside Still WatersChrist, the Christian's Inner Character Part 2Christ is the Christian’s character. Are we constrained to have stunted spiritual growth - being the same as we were a month ago, a year ago? Five years ago? No! Character is malleable. God wants us to grow, the Spirit compels growth, and we should never settle for ”just enough”. ”Be filled with the Spirit” is the divine mandate.
2024-06-0957 minBeside Still WatersChrist, the Christian's Inner Character (Part 1)Christ is the Christian's character. We are not constrained to have stunted spiritual growth - being the same as we were a month ago, a year ago? Five years ago? No! Character is malleable. God wants us to grow, the Spirit compels growth, and we should never settle for "just enough". "Be filled with the Spirit" is the divine mandate.
2024-05-2356 minBeside Still WatersGod Has LimitsAs the "Days of Noah" have arrived, we are to be ready for the return of our Lord Jesus Christ. For the Christian, it portends glory! For the remaining souls, certain judgment. Live ready. . .
2024-04-1557 minBeside Still WatersAs It Was In the Days of NoahWe are in "The Last Days". This is not subject to debate. Pandemics, societal anarchy, new social-relational aberrations, upsurge of 'New Age' religious practices, unbounded immorality, biblical spiritual decline . . . Jesus, the Christ, was clear in his warning that "as it was in the day of Noah, so also shall be the coming of the Son of Man . . . until the day on which Noah entered the ark" (Mt. 24:37-39). This podcast is an exhortation for Christians to live in readiness for that day. We embrace Christ's warning of end-time prophetic events while seeking to maintain a closer walk with God in...2024-03-261h 03Beside Still WatersInfluence with God - Impact with mankindThe critical truth showing how God is influenced to be strong on your behalf and impact mankind was given by Jesus, the Christ in Mathew's Gospel, 17:14-21. He identified prayer and fasting as the only to make a Christian influential for the kingdom God, man's good, and holy in a pagan world.
2024-02-2459 minBeside Still WatersThe "Prize" in an All Out Pursuit of God?People often ask me: "What do I gain if I pursue God with all I've got?" The greatest prize, gift, benefit, or outcome . . . is God Himself
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2024-01-2551 minBeside Still WatersIs Pleasing God Impossible?Is pleasing God an impossible task? It is written, ". . . without faith, it is impossible to please Him (God) for he that comes to God must believe that He is . . .". Pleasing God begins with a clear acknowledgment that He exists, and He awaits the evidence of a willing, obedient life.
2023-12-2457 minBeside Still WatersTouch the InvisibleThe exercise of faith is not distinct from developing an upright, holy character. Connection with God - the ability to "touch the hand of God" in one's life experience is predicated on having a character standing before God that is God-approved.
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2023-11-0331 minBeside Still WatersFinding God’s Presence in Life StormsPrioritizing "alone time" with God is the first critical step in experiencing God's presence. When being in His presence is our standard, we are thus prepared to discover He is with us in the storm, as He was in the calm.
2023-09-2754 minBeside Still WatersChannels of BlessingHave you ever prayed: "Lord, please use me to bless others . . ." or "Help me to be a blessing to my family" or such request? That plea signals a desire to be filled, led, and used by a mighty God for humanity's good and the building up of the Body of Christ. Then this podcast is for you.
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2023-07-2841 minBeside Still WatersA Changed LifeWhat good is a "belief" if it does not result in a "Life and Lip" Transformation? It is a dead faith, a life-less dogma. The Christian's mandate is to validate in word as well as deed that there is available grace to live an extraordinary life.
2023-07-0135 minBeside Still WatersGrace! Deliverance from Law and Law Keeping.The grace of God is the Christian's "enabling power," making deliverance from sin's penalty and power a reality. There is no power in any person or any method that can deliver from the power of sin apart from the Grace of our Lord Jesus Christ.
2023-06-0142 minBeside Still WatersThe Absolute Guarantee of Sins ForgivenThe Crucifixion and Resurrection of Jesus are the two significant events guaranteeing a repentant human being that ALL their sins are expiated, having trusted in Christ as Savior. God gives two pieces of evidence that continually remind and assures the Christian that "it is well with my soul."
2023-05-0250 minBeside Still WatersThe Crucified & Resurrected LIfe of the BelieverThe second most excellent gift of the new birth life is not only the gift of eternal life but the resurrection-life of the Lord Jesus Christ in our mortal bodies. Paul wrote: I am crucified with Christ; nevertheless I live, yet not I, but Christ lives in me!
2023-04-0934 minBeside Still WatersResurrection Life In The BelieverGod, who raised Christ from the dead, now lives in us to impart resurrection life by the same power utilized to raise Jesus from the dead. Our Lord Jesus offered Himself spotless by the Eternal Spirit to execute a mighty deliverance. He will, by His Spirit, enliven our mortal bodies to perform His service and, by the same Spirit, empower us to crucify our old fallen nature.
#resurrectionlife #spiritfilled #crucifiedlife2023-03-2039 minBeside Still WatersPraying EffectivelyPraying effectively is seeking God's intervention in all of our matters with the full assurance that the petitions we desire are granted, as requested, in a timely way, with clear evidence that it was the will of God, and performed to the glory of God. This always results in complete joy!
2023-02-1239 minBeside Still WatersThe Paradox of ChoiceFreedom of choice when addressing moral issues creates conundrums because we are exercised to eliminate the risks while capitalizing on personal benefit. Choosing the "self-interest" options frequently results in loss to another. How do we choose a course of action that is mutually beneficial and glorifying to God? The answer may surprise you.
2023-01-2542 minBeside Still WatersBack to God from the ”Broad way”The spiritual decline has a standard template and is etched throughout the pages of holy writ. It begins with a departure from the living God and runs the natural course of profaning ourselves, then the things that are holy in the sight of God.
2023-01-1148 minBeside Still WatersGod’s Providence in Answering Prayer vs The Law of AttractionThe popular notion is that we can create the life of our dreams by practicing the Law of Attraction. You've undoubtedly heard about "putting a thought or words into the universe." Is there merit to this philosophy? This podcast examines the core beliefs contrasted: Answered prayer in response to seeking God's presence juxtaposed to the adherence to the Law of Attraction
2022-12-2342 minBeside Still WatersThe Peril of ForgetfulnessJust as there are learning models that categorize the stages people pass through in skills development, so too in spiritual development. Christians pass from infancy - needing the "milk" of the word to maturity - actively walking in the Spirit. There is corresponding conduct that flows from each stage of development, hence the need to pursue Christlikeness.
2022-12-0644 minBeside Still WatersIn His PresenceGod's Presence is the "Jewel" of the spiritual life! Yet, God uses "impossible" crises, driving us into his presence, so we might experience his ability to do exceedingly above all we could ever ask. By His grace, embrace the trial as a divinely ordained circumstance for good and for a blessing!
2022-11-2246 minBeside Still WatersCovenant of Terror: When God Take You to Court for Breach of ContractEternal life; Faith in God; Being holy as He is holy; Loving the brotherhood. All imply a “covenant relationship.” If believers breach the covenant terms they made with God, what recourse does the Almighty have?
2022-11-0135 minBeside Still WatersGod’s TerrorThe "Saints" have lost the sense of the high notion of the Glory of God. What is the result of a diminished view of God's glory? We experience a reduced need to be holy, fearlessness in offending a Holy God, and lives bearing thorns, thistles, & weeds, and calling it "fruit."
2022-10-1837 minBeside Still WatersRecuperating from Moral FailureWhen you've strayed from The Path and God's Presence, the way back is to repent of the works that offended God and man, return to the first works which pleased God, and return to the "first love" of your soul's deliverance from eternal loss
2022-10-0331 minBeside Still WatersThe Anatomy of Rebellion (2 Chronicles. 18:1 - 27)Flawed reasoning concerning God's sacred and holy things leads us down the path of rebellion. God, in His mercy, shows us the "red flags" of disobedience, compromise, and self-will so that we can avoid spiritual danger and continue on the right path in the Presence of God.
2022-09-1941 minBeside Still WatersConvictions:Power & Risk (2Chron. 18:1 - 19:2)Wholesome convictions drive us towards what is right and good if guided by the scriptures. Conversely, convictions may also pull us away from the very goals we aspire to achieve because they lull us into a false sense of invincibility.
2022-09-1245 minBeside Still WatersLife’s Missed Opportunities (2 Chronicles. 16:1-14)The question "Why is this happening to me?" is important because the trial contains a growth opportunity. We fail to grasp the "Will of God" because our efforts are centered on escaping the challenge instead of discerning God's purpose for us. This podcast is about a man who knew God's will, but time and neglect resulted in a missed opportunity for deeper intimacy with God.
2022-08-3051 minBeside Still WatersPerfect Peace: Exclusivity and ChoiceExperiencing perfect peace is not only a matter of faith in God, but it is also a willingness to enter into an exclusive relationship with God. We cannot approach the infinite God as though this is a brief foray into a supermarket to purchase our needs and then exit. The encounter has a sacred component that requires a heart choice.
2022-08-1635 minBeside Still WatersPerfect Peace Begins with a Changed Heart (2 Chron. 13:1-22)We live in unsettling times. Social unrest is intensifying. Economic uncertainty is a specter over nations. Can we find peace in troubled times? Yes, we can. Finding peace begins with a changed heart toward God.
2022-08-0150 minBeside Still WatersPerfect Peace by Choice (Is. 26:3)We want peace. The agreement is: Be anxious for nothing but by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God, and the peace of God shall guard your hearts. Peace is a choice if we agree with God to call on Him, and He promises to grace us with peace.
2022-07-1736 minBeside Still WatersPerfect Peace (Isaiah 26:3)Can fear and peace coexists? Which one wins the battle for the heart and mind space? Many equate the Christian Life as offering a haven from the anxiety-creating cosmos. Sadly, many are distressed by inane events as well as monumental life impacting events, making experiencing peace the most illusive commodity in our modern times. In spite of the challenging times, peace is attainable.
2022-06-2943 minBeside Still WatersRelationships Marred by Abuse - The Victims (Heb. 2:9; 4:14-6; Matt. 26:36 - 27:26)Sadly, we have occasionally experienced the ill effects of verbal abuse or know someone who suffered through an abusive experience. The Bible provides examples of victims of abuse detailing how the Lord delivered and healed them. There is hope for all victims - that hope is in a Savior who endured abuse and was victorious.
2022-06-1144 minBeside Still WatersRelationships Marred by Verbal Abuse (1 Sam. 25:1-35)What learnings can be garnered from David's encounter with Abigail to help minister to people ill affected by verbal abuse? Abigail's response is a template enabling healing, assuaging negative emotions, and reaffirming the value of a person
2022-05-2947 minBeside Still WatersWhen Relationships are Marred: Betrayal (Matt. 26:17-26)Confronting the “Loss” experienced in broken relationships. What path the Christian walks when a friendship is marred by betrayal.
2022-05-2244 minBeside Still WatersThe Millennial Kingdom of Christ (Revelations. 20:4-9)Imagine, for a moment, what the world would be if ideal living conditions are provided: A perfect world, perfect peace, a perfect government, perfect health, incarcerated demonic forces, and even nature is subdued. Would mankind be content with Christ's reign? Revelations 20:4-9 suggests they will absolutely not be satisfied! The millennium becomes God's final test for mankind.
2022-05-1137 minBeside Still WatersThe Glorious Appearance - Christ’s Second ComingThe second greatest event in earth's history, on par with the Incarnation - Jesus' first coming, is The glorious re-appearance of the Lord Jesus Christ - The second coming. Every eye will see Him as he comes out of heaven to establish the Kingdom of Heaven on the earth. The events surrounding His re-appearance are both glorious and startling.
2022-05-0339 minBeside Still WatersAs It Was In the Days of Noah (Matt. 24:37)Noah was exclusive in that he his family lived in an evil society that refused to repent and prepare for a future judgement. The oddity was that the judgement was unlike anything they could imagine - the earth was watered by dew falling from heavens. So too, our present age is wholly unprepared for future prophetic events, of which the signs are in our midst.
2022-04-2644 minBeside Still WatersThe Tribulation Period - Societal Dissolution (Matt. 24:8-22)Societal norms during the Tribulation Period will completely dissolve. The trigger event will be The Great Apostasy - a global rejection of exclusive, monotheistic, religions or any need for a savior. In its place will be a religion where the Antichrist will be the one that is worshiped. This trend spawns the complete disintegration of all societal norms unleashing anarchy.
2022-04-1837 minBeside Still WatersThe Tribulation Period: End Times (Matt. 24:1-15)The world wrestled with a two year pandemic and is now facing an escalating Eastern European war! Are we in the last of the Last Days? The Holy Scriptures provide insight and comfort to strengthen us in troubled times and teaches us how to walk with God in the midst of uncertainty.
2022-04-1144 minBeside Still WatersObstacles Conquered Only in God’s Presence (Mark 11:12-24)Time alone in God's presence is the source of the Christian's power. This is the place where God's power and grace are experienced and appropriated; this is also the place where petitions are granted and we are sensitized to the voice and leading of the Holy Spirit.
2022-03-3140 minBeside Still WatersGod’s Channel to Bless Others: You (Matt. 17:1-21)What is the difference between doing good to another and God working in you to do good to another? Are they similar? How can I be assured that God is working through me to bring heaven sent blessing to anyone? Let's learn this difficult lesson together.
2022-03-2240 minBeside Still WatersSuffering Made Sacred (1 Pet. 3:8-15)Christians attempt to "imitate" Jesus when they are maltreated. The motive is "do what Jesus would do". The God glorifying response is to entrust ourselves to the Holy Spirit that He might manifest Christ in us when treated poorly, disrespected, or taken advantage of.
2022-03-0939 minBeside Still WatersThe ”Little While” of Suffering (1Pet. 1;6; 2:21-23)This podcast addresses why God allows Christians to suffer. Suffering is not pointless but is used by the Holy Spirit to foster holiness and sacred communion with God into our lives, while simultaneously gracing us with enabling power to demonstrate good works towards others who are often the source of our suffering.
2022-03-0242 minBeside Still WatersCross Raised, Self Razed.(Matthew 16:24-26)Cross-bearing is simultaneously the cessation of the self life, be it beggarly or bounteous, and the gateway to a life full of God's grace and truth. Matthew 16:21-26 provides Jesus' summary statement on the way to living a full life or experiencing great loss
2022-02-2141 minBeside Still WatersAs Above So Below.(Matthew 16:21-27)Why does God allow suffering? How would God respond if He suffered? Would God "change the rules" or lessen the pain if he experienced this common earthly phenomenon? Jesus, the perfect One, foretold, anticipated, and fully embraced this common human experience and revealed there is blessing at the end of every trial.
2022-02-1242 minBeside Still WatersWhen God Delays in Responding. (Matthew 15:21-28)When God delays in responding to our heartfelt needs and prayers is always a difficult spiritual experience. During the delay, God is in the process of creating and executing a noble purpose by integrating grace and Holy Spirit generated fruit into our lives.
2022-02-0638 minBeside Still WatersOrigins, Substitutes, & Results.(Matthew 15:1-20)The Person of the Holy Spirit of God is He who hovered over chaotic earth, multiplied the widow's oil, hardened the waters under Peter's feet, and drove out Legion's demons. He will, if we yield to Him, manifest Christ in us, the Hope of Glory.
2022-01-2846 minBeside Still WatersGod is Passing By - Door Unopened.(2 Chronicles 16:1-14)This is the final episode showing the result of misplaced faith. God intended trials to be the conduit for delivering and experiencing the blessing of his presence and the evidencing of his working. This episode addresses the negative effect that complacency, time, and other factors have on a single-hearted trust in God
2022-01-2150 minBeside Still WatersGod is Passing By - Episode 3.(2 Chronicles 29:1-11; 32:1-23)This is the third episode revealing the thinking of the man whose heart is perfect toward God, and, the manner in which God manifested his glory to that man. God is willing, and wanting to apply providential, loving care towards all whose confidence is in him. This interchange between man's faith and God's willingness to respond is always glorifying to Him and life changing for us; this experience can be the believer's norm, if the requirements of faith are fulfilled.
2022-01-1339 minBeside Still WatersGod is Passing By - Episode 2.(2 Chronicles 14:1-7)The ways of God are almost always mysterious except in answer to prayer. This is the second podcast episode showing how God reveals his glory when faith in his willing, providential, loving care is manifest and firmly fixed. This is the divine pattern evidenced in the lives of the heroes of faith in Hebrews 11. God's response to faith is always glorifying to Him and life changing for us. This experience of his glory can be the believer's norm, if the requirements of faith are fulfilled.
2022-01-0642 minBeside Still WatersGod is Passing By (2 Chronicles 16:9)The ways of God are almost always mysterious except in answer to prayer. God reveals his glory when faith in his willing, providential, loving care is manifest and firmly fixed. God's response to faith is alway glorifying to Him and life changing for us. This experience of his glory can be the norm in the believers' life, if we fulfill the requirements of faith.
2021-12-2951 minBeside Still WatersExperiencing Loss, and God’s Presence (Matthew 14:1-31)Bereavement, loss are not unique experiences. It is humanity's common lot. Even Jesus in incarnate fulness was not immune from this experience. His response to loss demonstrates where and how the Christian's solace is provided, especially during times of bereavement: it is in the Presence of God.
2021-12-2444 minBeside Still WatersThe Word and Excellent Hearts (Matthew 13:8, 23)When you have a heart within which the Holy Spirit may cultivate robust spiritual growth, the results will astound you! Favorable conditions promote 'readiness' or receptivity to the Word of God, Christ-like transformation, and fruitful evidences of the Holy Spirit's regenerative power in a Christian's life.
2021-12-1444 minBeside Still WatersThe Word and Hearts Encumbered by Thorns (Matthew 13:7, 22)The spiritual life is ill affected by competing "loves" of increasing riches, pursuing novel pleasures, or overwhelming our lives with worry about circumstances we cannot alter. This podcast examines the dynamics of competing loves and the way they rob the spiritual life of its vitality
2021-12-0744 minBeside Still WatersThe Word and Hearts Filled with Stones.(Matthew 13:5, 6, 20, 21)This podcast views spiritual development in the human heart from the starting point of 'intent to believe' to the end point where external forces influence believing and behavior - a brief examination of germination, growth, and decline in the spiritual life.
2021-11-3046 minBeside Still WatersThe Word and Wayside Hearts (Matthew 13:4, 19)This podcast examines the 'Wayside' human heart from the Divine, "top down view" - this heart's condition demonstrates a distaste for eternal themes or topics with no evident relish for spiritual matters. We will take a brief look at the reasoning process.
2021-11-2437 minBeside Still WatersThe Sower and The Heart (Matthew 13:1-23)What if God gave a private view into the conditions affecting and influencing our hearts and our life decisions? What would you do with this privileged view so as to change the trajectory of your life? This podcast explains one of the the puzzling decisions that Jesus made during the peak of his successful ministry and how that decision impacts our success or failure in the spiritual life.
2021-11-1943 minBeside Still WatersChrist In Me: Salt from Heaven (Matthew 10:16-25)Christ's followers aspire to foster cultural change while utilizing generic and modern methodologies. The Most High has but one method: a regenerated human being indwelt by, filled with, empowered by the Holy Spirit of the Son of God.
2021-11-1445 minBeside Still WatersCounter Culture Agents of Change (Matthew 5:13-16)What is cultural change in society? How is it effected? Is change fostered through traditional methods congressional communication storming of phones, emails, and offices? Is public picketing, and civil disobedience the most effective method? The early Christians impacted and fostered change without attempting to challenge and override the ruling authorities but rather by introducing one element into the cultural framework: salt. Lives infused with the Presence of Christ in life, heart, thought, and devotion. They lived Christ and drove change throughout the Roman Empire. This podcast presents opportunity for all to become Counter Culture Agents of Change.
2021-11-0742 minBeside Still WatersPeering Into Darkness (Matthew 9:27-34)This podcasts addresses the need for having our hearts healed so as to see through spiritual darkness, and apprehend the glory of God and His presence in our lives
2021-10-3142 minBeside Still WatersFaith Walks from Within (Mark 1:40-45; Luke 7:1-9)What is faith based on? Faith is a catalyst which, when mixed with the promises of scripture and embraced from one's heart, invigorates the human spirit, soul, mind, and body with the power of the Holy Spirit of God Himself. The (disciple) is moved to accomplish God's will by the grace and working of the Holy Spirit in the inner man. This symbiotic relationship is a mystery because the doer becomes blurred in the union of God working His will in and through the human entity.
2021-10-2444 minBeside Still WatersThree Faiths - Three Types of People (Matthew 8:1-27)This podcast examines how faith works or does not work. The key question is "how to make faith grow?" or "How to prevent faith from being ineffective?". We will examine how the internal dialog exhibits itself and what we can do to strengthen our faith.
2021-10-1748 minBeside Still WatersGates and Prophets - Life Panorama (Matthew 7:13-16)This is part and parcel of Jesus teaching about matters that require 'Seeing Eyes'. There are two gates which are the entrances to the rest of your life and eternal destiny. There are also personages that are urging you to choose one of the paths. It behooves us to know the prophet's life. What does he gain or lose with your choice? Know the nature of the path, its obstacles, challenges, and ultimate reward or loss at it's end, and lastly, the character of the prophet - The Path, its characteristics, and the Prophet points to the end result. 2021-10-1143 minBeside Still WatersThe Three Laws (Matthew 7:1-12)The Law of Attraction is about drawing prosperity to one's self. This is a flawed concept as it eliminates God's omnipotence and sovereign will in a universe governed by His moral laws. Three important laws are addressed in this podcast. The Law of (Self) Judgement helping us to see the external character clearly by starting within through self judgement; The Law of Holiness initiated by the presence of the indwelling Holy Spirit; The Law of Answered Prayer made sure by importunity
2021-10-0445 minBeside Still WatersWorry is Active Blindness (Matthew 6:25-34)What are the causes of worry? Excessive worrying symptoms are reflected in our character and drives concern over whether or not we have enough food to eat, or clothing to wear. Jesus addresses the cause of worry and provides the heavenly anxiety-reducing strategy by using birds and flowers to teach us about living a heavenly life while on earth and, also, about the providential care and love of our Heavenly Father.
2021-09-2745 minBeside Still WatersEyes That See (Matthew 6:19-25)How do you seen a place, a light, a God that is unseen. People grapple with the notion of faith but it is the work of the Holy Spirit to heal the eyes of our hearts so that we see the place of God's dwelling, the light that He is, the God who is omnipresent.
2021-09-2042 minBeside Still WatersGod Assures A Response is On Its Way (Matthew 6:5, 6)Where is God today? Can a person be confident that God will hear their prayers; that God will reward a person openly when the give, or fast? This podcast addresses Christian disciplines, their value, and importance in God's sight. A promised response is God's sure reward!
2021-09-1341 minBeside Still WatersSprinkled in the Midst (Matthew. 5:13-16)What happens in society when truth collides with generally accepted social norms? The person living truth becomes the 'change agent' compelling societal transformation. Let's explore the effect of "salt and light" when applied to generally accepted moral practices
2021-09-0642 minBeside Still WatersThe Beatitudes In Me? (1 Cor. 6:16-19)When we hear of the Beatitudes, we ask "Am I able to live the Beatitudes?" If you are willing to let the Holy Spirit lead you, the question becomes "How do I live out the Beatitudes?" Take this journey with me in this podcast, seeking God's grace to strengthen us to live for His glory.
2021-08-3039 minBeside Still WatersGod is Calling YouHow well do you know yourself? If you endeavor to make a difference in this world, spend time in God's presence, for the good and health of your soul, then go forward with your life and live!
2021-08-2334 minBeside Still WatersWalking in the Spirit in any CircumstanceThe Christian's power is found in willing to be led by the Spirit of God into unknown and new circumstances. Finding peace in challenge by having child-like faith in God's providential care is not an impossible event but the right and privilege of all God's children
2021-08-1632 minBeside Still WatersThe Workings of The Holy Spirit in MenGod either calls a person to come forth into the world so that He can use them as an example of His grace and power, by the working of the Holy Spirit in their life. He calls others by the convicting work of the Holy Spirit to come into His presence to change their heart and life from the consequences of past decisions. Lastly, He allows others to have their own way. He purposes to hold them accountable for the "self centered" and self-serving decisions they made.
2021-08-0938 minBeside Still WatersBlue Sky Chronicles: When God Comes NearBlue Sky Chronicle: When God Comes Near addresses the effects of God drawing near to us in the form of trials, challenge, and loss. What are the situations cause anxiety? What ripple effects occur as God draws near to us? How do I release control of the sacred areas of my life to increase my chances of finding the will of God?
2021-08-0244 minBeside Still WatersTeach Us To Number Our Days. (Psalm 90:1-12)As Moses was tasked to lead Israel to their promised inheritance, he experienced several events resulting in loss of life among them. The peoples' ignorance of God and his ways resulted in costly lessons, all of which should goad them to place greater value on their remaining life. Here is how you can discover your purpose in life and obtain spiritual wisdom - number your days.
2021-07-2638 minBeside Still WatersGod‘s Presence in DistressWhere is God in difficult times? Crisis is one of the ways God reveals himself as he elects to use impossible circumstances to show himself strong on our behalf. Hear how one man found God's sufficiency in the midst of his challenge
2021-07-1934 minBeside Still WatersDo You Need A Miracle?Has this man, Josiah, found the missing link to living confidently in a chaotic world? Josiah found how to live an extraordinary life though the odds were stacked against him. You also have opportunity to find the link and activate the key to experiencing God's power and grace, so purpose yourself to make God your priority.
2021-07-1239 minBeside Still WatersFinding Purpose and Meaning In a Chaotic WorldHow do you live confidently in a chaotic world? Is living successfully mere fiction or an achievable reality? This king found the secret to living an extraordinary life in spite of the odds against him. He found where the secret lay hidden.
2021-07-0633 minBeside Still WatersDo You Know It All?This episode examines what causes Christians to fall from God's grace. The spiritual walk is full of fighting against temptations, trying to clearly know God's will for your life, discerning positive and negative heart affections, and balancing these competing factors successfully. We will examine what happens to cause the imbalanced assessment.
2021-06-2835 minBeside Still WatersSeeing Beyond TimeJohn, the Apostle lived and followed Jesus, saw inexplicable miracles. However, above all that, he was given the grandest vision during his greatest suffering - God and His Throne. Look beyond the inexplicable events of your life, the struggles to get over fear of failure, and battles to overcome fear and anxiety - Seek the Living God.
2021-06-2131 minBeside Still WatersJoshua Wants What Moses Has.(Exodus 33:1-11)Joshua comes 'face to face' with the value of his daily walk with God. Examine the steps that changed his life, as he pursues a deeper walk with God.
2021-06-1435 minBeside Still WatersMoses‘ ”What If?” Moment.(Exodus 14:8-25)Moses faced a cross-roads decision when deliverance from destruction seemed impossible. Learn how he seized the opportunity to develop a lively faith in God. You may also have a fresh opportunity to develop a deeper faith in God as well.
2021-06-0738 minBeside Still WatersMy Crossroads Decision: God‘s Sovereignty and My FreewillWe often wrestle with the question of "Do I have freedom of choice if God is sovereign in determining the outcomes? This podcast provides a starting point to build my faith in God while trusting HIs Sovereign will.
2021-05-3134 minBeside Still WatersSaul: Loss after LifeDo we consciously chose to get our own way, knowing we will suffer loss? The best decisions which are life-impacting cannot be based on expediency and "self-will".
2021-05-2428 minBeside Still WatersGideon: Choose Life After FailureHopelessness permeates our thoughts and perceptions when circumstances appear to be our adversary. Give God an opportunity to break through and reset your perspective
2021-05-1734 minBeside Still WatersRegret: Choosing a Life of ”Loss” While Hoping to SucceedIt is futile to expect blessing, peace, and the awareness of God's Presence after choosing the path of "Self Will"
2021-05-1035 minBeside Still WatersIdentifying Success in The Spiritual LifeFinding an accurate barometer to measure success in the spiritual life appears to be an elusive task. The solution might surprise you!
2021-05-0324 minBeside Still WatersHe Chose Life!This is an examination of Joshua's life before Jericho's conquest and how we can mirror his decisions, leading to a deeper intimacy and experience of the presence of God.
2021-04-2630 minBeside Still WatersLife or Loss: Your Choice!Life's common experiences do not preclude from having a rewarding, intimate experience of God's presence. God wants us to know the greatest influencer of life and blessing or loss and disappointment is us, you, me - the one who wants the abundant life!
2021-04-1928 minBeside Still WatersOne Size Fits AllExperiencing common life events does not relegate us to having mediocre spiritual experiences. On the contrary, it is a divinely sent opportunity to be extraordinary.
2021-04-1230 minBeside Still WatersGod is With Me!The greatest, single most important potential spiritual privilege is knowing God and His presence in our lives. This relationship and experience can be cultivated and deepened if we would make the investment of time and self.
2021-04-0530 minBeside Still WatersWisdom‘s Gem: Knowing GodGod uses every life-event to accomplish two objectives: Move us closer to Him and gives Him opportunity to draw near to us! Our life-events are the open doors to have communion and intimacy with the God of heaven
2021-03-2925 min