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2025-11-0633 minBiblical ReflectionsPsalm 46: A Mighty FortressPsalm 46 is a hymn praise celebrating Zion, Jerusalem, as the city, to which God has pledged himself and through which he will bless the world. 1-7 – Here is the scripture which inspired Martin Luther’s hymn, A Mighty Fortress is Our God. The people of God are secure within Zion, even in times of tumult, for God is their strength and refuge. Here the psalmist uses poetic forms, such a raging sea, great earthquakes and warring nations, to state that God will protect the people of Zion, no matter what. Notice verse 4, the title Most High is E...
2025-11-0410 minBiblical ReflectionsPsalm 45: Is a hymn celebrating a royal wedding. It is a love songPsalm 45 is a hymn celebrating a royal wedding. It is a love song. 1 – The singer addresses the king, a descendant of David, directly. 2-9 – The king is described as handsome, majestic, and just. In verse 6 the singer addresses God, who sits above the throne of the Davidic King. Then the singer describes the divine ideals of how the earthly king should reign, which includes righteousness and which hates wickedness. These are an admonition to the young king about to be married. These verses also have double meaning as they are cited in Hebrews...
2025-10-2812 minBiblical ReflectionsPsalm 44: Is a community lament when the people of God have suffered a great calamity.Psalm 44 is a community lament when the people of God have suffered a great calamity at the hands of their enemies, and they are seeking God’s help. (Elohim). Please note that the focus of the group is personal. Each member identifies with the singular “I” although the request for God’s help is a group request. This is to remind them that they have a personal obligation under the covenant, and on that basis, they appeal to God’s unfailing loyalty to his covenant people.1-8 – The congregation recites that they have heard of what God has done in...
2025-10-2113 minBiblical ReflectionsPsalm 42 & 43: Fostering a sense of yearning and expectation for GodPsalms 42 and 43 go together as a song with three stanzas, and they share a refrain. This is a lament in which the singer cries out about enemies who despise God and prevent his faithful servants from worshipping in the Sanctuary. Here the emphasis is on the community singing praises to God as the corporate worship. Such singing fosters a sense of yearning and expectation in the faithful as they look for God’s presence. Stated simply, this is the yearning for God. 1-5 – Here is a poetic expression of the soul yearning for God as the deer t...
2025-10-1418 min
KTLF SpotlightOperation Christmas Child 2025Join us for a heartwarming and practical conversation on our next episode, where Elly Singer welcomes Amanda, Jean, and Betty, volunteers with Operation Christmas Child, whose mission is to “demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way to children in need around the world,” partnering with local churches to share both gifts and the Good News.In this episode, we dive into how to pack a shoebox that truly matters — what to include (and what to avoid), creative ideas for age-appropriate gifts, and the “wow” items that can bring a sparkle to a child’s eyes. We’ll also exp...
2025-10-1032 minBiblical ReflectionsPsalm 41: Prayer for vindication in the midst of severe suffering.Psalm 41 is lament of a man who satisfies his responsibility to the poor under the covenant and now asks for the LORD’s help and vindication in the midst of severe suffering. 1-3 – The opening section calls in faith on the LORD to honor the covenant with Israel by sustaining those who are kind to the poor. As an example, see Proverbs 19:17 - Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will repay him for his deed. Note that the singer is praying according to God’s will. See 1 John 5:13-15.
2025-10-0711 minKTLF SpotlightJason Gray: Greatest Hits & Lowest MomentsIn this heartfelt conversation, Johnathon talks with singer and songwriter Jason Gray, who opens up about the highs and lows of his journey. He shares the stories behind his brand-new acoustic greatest hits album while reflecting honestly on the struggles of divorce and seasons of pain. Jason points to hope through his music, including a nod to “The Wound Is Where the Light Gets In” which reminds us that even in our lowest moments, God’s light still shines through.
2025-09-3037 minBiblical ReflectionsPsalm 40: Give Thanks to the Lord for past mercies!Psalm 40 gives thanks to the LORD for past mercies and then presents a new situation that has risen in which the singer is again in need of God’s mercy. 1-10 – The singer recounts past mercies from God that he is thankful for. The singer recounts these past mercies to those in the great congregation. In doing so, the singer highlights the LORD’s attributes of faithfulness and steadfast love. The singer goes on to say blessed is the man who makes the LORD his trust; such a man will not be disappointed. The LORD does not seek...
2025-09-3009 minBiblical ReflectionsPsalm 39: The suffering person expresses bewilderment to God for his suffering.Psalm 39 – In this psalm the suffering person expresses bewilderment to God for his suffering. In many ways it is a lament on how fleeting and sad life is. 1-3 – The singer is trying to be quiet in his suffering and not to say anything disparaging about God in front of the wicked, but finally he speaks. What follows next is worship, the only appropriate thing to say before God. 4-6 – The singer prays to know how fleeting is his life so that he may not engage in the turmoil of life trying to hea...
2025-09-2309 minBiblical ReflectionsPsalm 38: Is both a lament and a penitential psalm.Psalm 38 is both a lament and a penitential psalm. The singer lays his troubles before the LORD and confesses that his troubles are due to his own sins. The Psalm describes anguish of body and of mind, dissertation by his friends, and attacks by enemies. 1-8 – The singer in anguish describes his sufferings because of his sins. He refers to this anguish as the tumult of his heart. His sufferings for his sins are described as arrows from the LORD. 9-14 – The singer’s anguish intensifies as he is estranged from the LORD and f...
2025-09-1611 minBiblical ReflectionsPsalm 37: Addresses the problem caused when godless people prosper.Psalm 37 is a wisdom psalm dealing with themes presented in what we call the Wisdom Literature. In particular, Psalm 37 addresses the problem caused when godless people prosper. It contrast, it is better to stay faithful to God, which is expressed in contentment, honest dealing, generosity, and just speech. The LORD will make a distinction between the wicked and faithful in his own time. The faithful must wait patiently. This is an imperfect acrostic Psalm.1-11 – Do not be envious of evildoers. Do not fret, be assured that God’s justice will come in the end, then evildoers will...
2025-09-0918 minBiblical ReflectionsPsalm 36: Is a lament regarding the wicked who oppose the faithful and the steadfast love of the LORDPsalm 36 is a lament regarding the wicked who oppose the faithful and the steadfast love of the LORD. It concludes with a prayer that God in his steadfast love will protect his people from the attacks of the wicked. 1-4 – The singer begins by stating that the wicked act without fear of God. Who are the wicked? The wicked are those who do not reject evil but who are given over to committing such acts of evil. The wicked flatter themselves. The wicked believe that God cannot see their sins. They wicked always lie; they do not ac...
2025-09-0210 minBiblical ReflectionsPsalm 35: Shows the faithful how to pray when they know malicious people are seeking to harm themPsalm 35 shows the faithful how to pray when they know malicious people are seeking to harm them. The singer asks God to fight on his behalf against the schemes of his persecutors. 1-3 – Images of combat are used to cry for help against those who pursue the singer. 4-8 – Petition that the schemes of the wicked will fail. This petition is based upon the faithfulness of the singer; the evil devices of the wicked; the lack of cause by the wicked; not a vindictive request but one based upon faith God and his wo...
2025-08-2614 minBiblical ReflectionsPsalm 34: Is a hymn of thanksgiving for God’s protection against AbimelechPsalm 34 is a hymn of thanksgiving for God’s protection against Abimelech; it is also a wisdom hymn because the wise are those who live out their lives trusting in God. This Psalm is written in an imperfect acrostic style.1-3 – The singer invites the humble to bless the LORD at all times. The idea behind the word bless is to speak a good word about someone. When a person blesses God, he speaks a good word about God’s kindness and generosity. To magnify the LORD is to tell how great he is.4-7 – The sing...
2025-08-1913 minKTLF SpotlightChris TomlinChris Tomlin joins KTLF to talk about his upcoming album releasing September 2025, the global reach of his worship songs, and some of the funniest fan moments he’s experienced. Along the way, he hears a personal story from Johnathon dating back nearly 20 years and reflects on the lasting impact of music that points people to Jesus. It’s an inspiring and joy-filled conversation you won’t want to miss!
2025-08-1517 minBiblical ReflectionsPsalm 33: Is a hymn of praise to the God of all creationPsalm 33 is a hymn of praise to the God of all creation who has made a covenant with the people of Israel. 1-3 – A call to praise God who is righteous; he is faithful to act according to his holiness and his covenant promises. God’s people are called “O you righteous” and “the upright.” Praising God includes singing and musical instruments. 4-9 – Here the singer offers the first reason to praise God; God’s word is upright and spoke creation into existence. The attributes of God extolled here include uprightness (expressing the very b...
2025-08-1212 minBiblical ReflectionsPsalm 32: Is both a thanksgiving and a penitential hymnPsalm 32 is both a thanksgiving and a penitential hymn in which the worshippers thank God for forgiving their sins. Psalm 32 is often associated with Psalm 51, but there is not much to sustain that claim, rather Psalm 32 is general in nature, and it is applicable to all confession and forgiveness. 1-5 – Psalm 32 presents deep spiritual truth; a person is only blessed and happy when his sins are forgiven. Forgiveness of sin and iniquity is God’s expression of kindness and mercy to his covenant people. Only when we uncover and do not hide our iniquities, our sins, wil...
2025-08-0509 minBiblical ReflectionsPsalm 31: is a lament by a faithful person who seeks help from GodPsalm 31 is a lament by a faithful person who seeks help from God because trouble and beset by enemies who want to do him harm. This lament could apply to all faithful people, not just David. 1-2 – The singer uses metaphors like rock, fortress, and refuge to demonstrate his dependence and trust in God. It is God’s righteousness, that is God’s faithfulness to his covenant promises that is the ground for confidence and assurance of God’s help. 3-8 – Now the singer recounts previous experiences where God has rescued him from enemi...
2025-07-2913 minBiblical ReflectionsPsalm 30: A dedication of the templeDavid composed Psalm 30 for dedication of the temple, which was not built until after his death. This is a Psalm of thanksgiving for God’s care and deliverance over the course of life. 1-3 – David begins with three reasons to extol or honor God, deliverance from the attacks of foes; answered prayer in time of sickness; and, rescue from impending death. 4-5 – David now urges fellow worshippers to give praise and thanks to God. God’s anger is for a moment, but his favor his for a lifetime. 6-7 – God alo...
2025-07-2208 minBiblical ReflectionsPsalm 29: is a hymn of praise for God’s awesome power as seen in a thunderstorm.Psalm 29 is a hymn of praise for God’s awesome power as seen in a thunderstorm. This phenomenon of nature is God’s creation to show his power, his wisdom, and his glory.1-2 – The singer calls on the angels, the heavenly beings, to acknowledge the glory and the strength of the LORD, to worship him in the splendor of his holiness.3-9 – The thunderstorm is a representative of the voice of the LORD, which is described six-ways. And all in the temple, observing this power, majesty, and glory of the LORD, cry glory.10-11...
2025-07-1510 minBiblical ReflectionsPsalm 28: Is a lament for help from a threat posed by evil doersPsalm 28 is a lament, perhaps by an individual or perhaps by a representative of the people, for help from a threat posed by evil doers.1-2 – The singer cries earnestly for the LORD to hear him. This an urgent request for help in a time of emergency. The situation is desperate, to the point of death. This is a cry for mercy, not getting what you deserve.3-5 – The singer contrasts himself to the wicked, those who actively oppose God, the wicked are more than sinners. The singer asks to be rescued on that difference.
2025-07-0806 minBiblical ReflectionsPsalm 27: Faithful people call out for the LORD to keep them safe from evildoers.In Psalm 27, faithful people call out for the LORD to keep them safe from evildoers, foes, enemies, and adversaries, who would destroy them by any means. 1-3 – Psalm 27 begins with an acknowledgment that the safety of the worshippers comes from the LORD. 4-6 – The singer presents a picture of safety in the LORD’s sanctuary as a means of demonstrating the LORD’s protection for his faithful covenant people. 7-12 – The singer cries out for continued favor of the LORD. The deliverance asked for is for the purpose of con...
2025-07-0109 minBiblical ReflectionsPsalm 26: A Hymn PraisePsalm 16 is a hymn praise where those who sing entrust themselves to the Lord in confidence and contentment in his care.1-2 – The Lord is my refuse, the only one on whom I can rely on for my well-being.3-4 – My delight is being with the godly, those who also rely on the Lord for their well-being. The saints are the godly, in contrast to the ungodly who run after idols and false gods.5-6 – The Psalmist expresses contentment with God by referencing his allotment of the land of Israel which provides for his su...
2025-06-2408 minBiblical ReflectionsPsalm 25: A community lamentPsalm 25 is a community lament in which individual members of the worshipping congregation ask God for help in various troubles. 1-3 – The Psalm begins with an expression of trust and confidence that the LORD hears their prayers and answers them 4-5 – The first person prays for the LORD’s guidance. 6-7 – The second person asks for forgiveness of sins, mercy, and love. 8-11 – The third person praises and thanks God for his goodness and mercy. 12-15 – The fourth person states that the o...
2025-06-1709 minBiblical ReflectionsPsalm 24: A liturgical occasionPsalm 24 appears to be a liturgical occasion, perhaps when David brought the ark of the LORD into Jerusalem. See 2 Samuel 6. This explains the presence of the LORD in verses 3-6 and the address to the gates of the city in verses 7-10. 1-2 – The LORD is the creator, founder, and owner of all things; therefore, he bestows the blessings of creation. 3-6 – The question is now asked who will receive the LORD’s blessings. The answer comes back that only those with clean hands a pure heart will receive blessings and enjoy the LO...
2025-06-1011 minBiblical ReflectionsPsalm 23: Celebrates God’s providential care for His peoplePsalm 23 celebrates God’s providential care for his people. God personally cares for each of his faithful people. 1-4 – The LORD is a shepherd to his people. He provides food, water, safety, and protection for his people. 5-6 – The LORD is a host who provides welcome, food, and safety. The LORD literally pursues us with goodness and mercy all the days of our lives. We can dwell safely in the house of the LORD forever.
2025-06-0310 minBiblical ReflectionsPsalm 22: Another Lament - foreshadowing the crucifixionA. 22:1-11 – Fervent Prayer of one who is forsaken – Lament and Confidence Cycle One – 22:1-5 – Lament – Pain and Trust Pain is described, followed by affirmation of faith by previous generations Cycle Two – 22:6-11 - Lament – Pain and Confidence Pain is described, followed by an affirmation of David’s faith from childhood. B. 22:12-18 – Lament of the Suffering King - Cycle One – 22:12-15 - describes his enemies and his suffering Bulls of Bashan encircle him Lions open their mouths to devour him Cycle Two...
2025-05-2735 minBiblical ReflectionsPsalms 20 & 21: Form a pair of royal Psalms.Psalms 20 and 21 form a pair of royal Psalms. Psalm 20 is a prayer of supplication that LORD will give the king success in battle. Psalm 21 is a prayer of thanksgiving for honoring the request in Psalm 20. Psalm 20 1-5 – The congregation or nation speaking to the king asks the LORD to give the king success in battle. 6-8 – The congregation speaks about the king; they proclaim their faith in the LORD alone to give the king victory. 9 – Here is a final plea to the LORD to save the ki...
2025-05-2012 minKTLF SpotlightNatalie LayneJoin host Johnathon from mornings on KTLF The Light for this KTLF Spotlight as he chats with one of our favorite artists, Natalie Layne! Born and raised in Colorado Springs! Get a sneak peek into her musical journey, from learning piano at age three under her grandmother’s guidance to finding her groove in Nashville. Discover the story behind her unique snapping style, her passion for joyful Christian songs, and her heartfelt connection to the mountains. Tune in for an inspiring tease of Natalie’s faith-filled story!
2025-05-1520 minBiblical ReflectionsPsalm 19: Celebrates the Torah, the Law of MosesPsalm 19 celebrates the Torah, the Law of Moses, which sets out the requirements of the Covenant people in relationship with God. In particular, the Law is celebrated as the supreme revelation of God, until of course the incarnation of Jesus Christ. 1-6 – The heavens declare the glory of God: including, his power, wisdom, worthiness of honor and worship. This is the general revelation of God about himself, but without words. 7-11 – The Law of the LORD, the Torah, is the LORD’s specific revelation of himself through words. The Law of the LORD is...
2025-05-1310 minBiblical ReflectionsPsalm 18: A royal songPsalm 18 is a royal song. It celebrates the way God has shown love for his people by giving the Davidic monarchy and by preserving David through many dangers. The text of this Psalm is almost identical to 2 Samuel 22. 2 Samuel 22 is David’s personal expression of gratitude to the Lord. Psalm 18 is an adaptation of the song for the whole nation to sing because their wellbeing is now tied to the Davidic Kings. The nation is praying that the Davidic Kings would be great leaders, so that the nation may carry out their God given purpose of bringing light to the gen...
2025-05-0620 minBiblical ReflectionsPsalm 17: An individual lament by a person who is suffering and unjustly accused wrongdoingPsalm 17 is an individual lament by a person who is suffering and unjustly accused wrongdoing, similar to Psalm 7, and asks God for vindication to bring the Psalmist innocence to light. 1-2 – This is the request for vindication. 3-5 – Here the Psalmist claims he is innocent of any wrongdoing. He asserts that he is a godly man whose ways are blameless. 6-9 – The Psalmist asks for an answer to his prayer and then specifies the request for protection against violent adversaries. Poetic metaphors, hide me in the shadow of your wing...
2025-04-2915 minBiblical ReflectionsPsalm 16: A hymn praise where those who sing entrust themselves to the LordPsalm 16 is a hymn praise where those who sing entrust themselves to the Lord in confidence and contentment in his care. 1-2 – The Lord is my refuse, the only one on whom I can rely on for my well-being. 3-4 – My delight is being with the godly, those who also rely on the Lord for their well-being. The saints are the godly, in contrast to the ungodly who run after idols and false gods. 5-6 – The Psalmist expresses contentment with God by referencing his allotment of the land of Is...
2025-04-2309 minBiblical ReflectionsPsalm 15: A Hymn Celebrating the Ideal worshipper of the Lord.Psalm 15 is a hymn celebrating the ideal worshipper of the Lord. The singing congregation does not claim to have all of these ideal qualities, but in describing these qualities, the members yearn to have them more and more. Who will dwell in the house of the LORD? What does the ideal worshipper of God look like? In v:2-5b – The answer is given that ideal worshipper of God is one whose walk with God is blameless. Here “to walk” is “to do what is right.” Verse 2 is the general answer, the remaining an...
2025-04-1506 minBiblical ReflectionsPsalm 14 is a community lamentPsalm 14 is a community lament, in which the people of God mourn the fact that humans in general do not seek after God, and as a result, these godless people treat the people of God cruelly. Psalm 14 is identical to Psalm 53. Likely one was an alternate version before the Psalms were collected into this book, often called the Psalter. Godless people, here the gentiles, devour God’s people. The godless are described as the fool, as the one who is corrupt, and as one who does abominable deeds. The fool is one who has stubbornly rejecte...
2025-04-0807 minBiblical ReflectionsPsalm 13: Is an individual lament, a cry of anguish.Psalm 13 is an individual lament, a cry of anguish, for circumstances that have put the faithful one on the verge of despair. This is a prayer of feeling and emotion.How long will you forget me is not a question to God as much as it is an expression of feeling unable to endure any longer. Is this your situation? The Psalm moves from God’s apparent indifference to the Psalmist’s anguish. It feels as though God has forgotten them, that God has hidden his face from them, that God has abandoned them. This is summed up i...
2025-04-0107 minBiblical ReflectionsPsalm 12: Is A Community LamentPsalm 12 is a community lament when God’s people are dominated by liars and deceivers in positions of authority. Sound familiar? When liars prevail in all aspects of society, it seems as though the faithful have disappeared. The Psalmist asks that the LORD to cut off the liars be removing them from his people and from their positions of authority. The Psalmist remembers the promises of God to defend and to protect the poor, the needy, and the disadvantaged. Unlike the liars, God’s words and his promises, ar...
2025-03-2506 minBiblical ReflectionsPsalm 11 is a hymn to express trust in God during a time of extreme crisis.The immediate crisis is described as the wicked threatening to kill the upright in heart. The wicked have free reign because the foundations of society are being destroyed and there is no one in authority to keep the wicked in check. The natural reaction for the upright in heart is to want to flee like bird. So, the Psalmist asks the obvious question: in a time of extreme crisis, such as this, what can the righteous do? In the second part of the Psalm, the question is answered. We are called upon to look beyond the pr...
2025-03-1805 minKTLF SpotlightOne Moment For One ChildElly Singer chats with Faron Dice from OneChild about the mission of the ministry. Faron shares how we can take one moment away from the constant distractions of life to think about a child living in poverty. Faron also explains how the local churches in the countries OneChild serves in are helping them in getting kids sponsored and saved. You'll also hear from Sandeep Mighty about his own OneChild journey, the concept of abject poverty, and more.
2025-03-1417 minBiblical ReflectionsPsalm 10 is a lamentPsalm 10 is a lament over faithless, wicked, wealthy Israelites who hotly pursue the poor and the underprivileged. The lament - O LORD, why do you let the faithless wicked people get away with destroying the poor? The wicked say that there is no God, that he has forgotten, that God does not see their deeds of evil, that God will not call us into account. A plea to God (Elohim) to arise and come to the aide of the afflicted because in fact God does see the injustice and wickedness. Break the a...
2025-03-1108 minBiblical ReflectionsPsalm 9: A Psalm of public praisePsalms 9 and 10 taken together are basically an acrostic pattern, where Psalm 9 stops in the Hebrew alphabet, Psalm 10 then picks up in the Hebrew alphabet. Psalm 9 has a title, Psalm 10 does not. The Greek Septuagint and the Latin Vulgate list Psalms 9 and 10 as one Psalm. There are other similarities between the two Psalms but differences also. Either way, Psalms 9 and 10 were intended to be a matched pair, companions, and to be read together.Psalm 9 is primarily a Psalm of public praise and thanks for victory over gentile nations. In contrast, Psalm 10 is a lament over faithless Israelites who...
2025-01-1412 minBiblical ReflectionsPsalm 8: A hymn of praisePsalm 8 is a hymn of praise. God’s people celebrate their privileged place in the created order. This Psalm is covenantal, focused on the Hebrews, the covenant people, yet it speaks of man in general terms, foreshadowing Jesus as the Davidic King, who is crowned with glory and honor, who ultimately will rule all things in creation.The majesty of God’s name, his revealed character, is seen in the dignity he gives to mankind. Covenant name, YHWH, is also majestic in all the world. The babies and infants are the people of Israel. The foes, the enem...
2025-01-0708 minBiblical ReflectionsPsalm 7: An individual lament, David calls on God for helpPsalm 7 is an individual lament, David calls on God for help because David has been unfairly slandered and persecuted by a man from the Tribe of Benjamin, the same tribe that King Saul came from. Psalm 7 starts out with a cry for safety because of the desperate circumstances that David finds himself in. In the 1st verse, David calls for refuge and deliverances from his pursuers. David claims innocence in the face of his pursuers. He has done no wrongdoing that now results in his suffering, quite the contrast to David’s sufferi...
2024-12-3111 minKTLF SpotlightGet To Know Nathan SheridanElly chats with artist Nathan Sheridan about his upbringing, military service, music, and more!
2024-12-1940 minBiblical ReflectionsPsalm 6: An individual lament, one of seven penitential psalms.Psalm 6 begins with a plea for mercy from some life-threatening situation, which comes from God’s displeasure for a particular sin of David. While not all life-threatening situations/illnesses are the result of sin, this one certainly was caused by sin, which David acknowledges. Notice that David pleads to God’s love and mercy. If this sin is not forgiven and if David dies, then he will be cut-off from God’s presence.In contrast, since the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ on the cross to pay the penalty of our sins, we who believe in faith...
2024-12-1707 minBiblical ReflectionsPsalm 5: An Individual Lament, & An Imprecatory PrayerPsalm 5 is an individual lament, a plea for help. This is also an imprecatory prayer that prays for the personal downfall of the enemies. These foes are bloodthirsty and deceitful persecutors.The Psalm begins with a calling out to God, followed by praise that God loves justice and hates the wicked, the proud, the evildoer, the liar, and the bloodthirsty men. Their attack against David is really an attack on God.In contrast, the godly person has every right to be confident that God will lead him into righteous actions. David then asks God to...
2024-12-1011 minBiblical ReflectionsPsalm 4: An individual lament, a plea for help.Psalm 4 is an individual lament, a plea for help. David appeals to the righteousness of God. Again, David recollects a past experience, where God has rescued him, much like Psalm 3, which emboldens his faith to pray confidently in the present. David then has a word of rebuke for those faithless people who mock the godly man. Psalm 4 states with certainty that God hears the prayer of the godly person. It cautions the godly sufferer about anger. They can be angry, but they...
2024-11-2608 minBiblical ReflectionsPsalm 3: David's lament, a plea for help.Psalm 3 is the first Psalm with a title. Psalm 3 is an individual lament, a plea for help. David seeks salvation from God for the foes that have come against him, apparently the forces of his rebelling son, Absalom. David models genuine faith amidst his dire straights. David remembers past experiences where God has rescued him, and to these past experiences David builds his confidence of faith. From this Psalm, we can see the importance of remembering in prayer the past times where God has answered us or rescued us...
2024-11-1906 minBiblical ReflectionsPsalm 2: A Royal PsalmPsalm 2 is a royal Psalm celebrating the kingship of David and his descendants as God’s anointed representative to rule the people of Israel. The nation’s prosperity is tied to the rule of the Davidic King. But it also has a future application. The Davidic king figuratively is God’s Son, yet ultimately in Jesus Christ, the King will indeed be the Son of God, the second person of the Trinity. As a consequence, all of the lesser kings and rulers of the world are warned to show honor and homage to this coming king, the h...
2024-11-1205 minBiblical ReflectionsThe first Psalm is a gateway into the book of Psalms.Psalm 1 states that there are only two ways to live, the way of righteous, those who obey the law and instruction of God, and the way of the wicked, those who deny God. The way of the righteous, who follow God’s law, will flourish. But the way of the wicked will perish.
2024-10-2906 minKTLF SpotlightOperation Christmas Child 2024Elly is joined by Angie and Bill from Colorado's Operation Christmas Child to talk about this year's OCC events!
2024-10-2132 minBiblical ReflectionsIntroduction to the PsalmsAn introduction to the Psalms with host Andrew. We unpack what we are in for in this length but insightful season on Biblical Reflections. You are encouraged to read each with with host Andrew and keep a prayer journal as you go.
2024-10-1534 minBiblical ReflectionsRevelation Part 3 - Repetition & RecapitulationThis is the longest episode in the series and will be split into 4 parts. It is almost two-hours long. Where we find the gospel message in the book of Revelation is pretty, straight forward, and I do that at the beginning of the episode. Trying to understand the Book of Revelation, well that’s another matter. In keeping with my rather, unique story-telling style, I present four-challenges to reading the Book of Revelation. First, the author presents the story in symbols, not prose or poetry, so how do we interpret the symbols? Second, there are four-generally re...
2024-10-0150 minBiblical ReflectionsRevelation Part 2 - Schools of InterpretationThis is the longest episode in the series and will be split into 4 parts. It is almost two-hours long. Where we find the gospel message in the book of Revelation is pretty, straight forward, and I do that at the beginning of the episode. Trying to understand the Book of Revelation, well that’s another matter. In keeping with my rather, unique story-telling style, I present four-challenges to reading the Book of Revelation. First, the author presents the story in symbols, not prose or poetry, so how do we interpret the symbols? Second, there are four-generally re...
2024-09-2427 minBiblical ReflectionsRevelation Part 1 - Preparing for the 'Reveal'This is the longest episode in the series and will be split into 4 parts. It is almost two-hours long. Where we find the gospel message in the book of Revelation is pretty, straight forward, and I do that at the beginning of the episode. Trying to understand the Book of Revelation, well that’s another matter. In keeping with my rather, unique story-telling style, I present four-challenges to reading the Book of Revelation. First, the author presents the story in symbols, not prose or poetry, so how do we interpret the symbols? Second, there are four-generally re...
2024-09-1730 minBiblical ReflectionsDaniel - Part 2: The Story you need to hear.Part 2 - I cried when I recorded this episode. We all know the simple children’s stories of faith and rescue in Daniel. But there is another faith story in this book; it a very dark, very bitter story. You will quickly understand why we don’t tell this story to children, but why we need to hear it.
2024-09-0338 minBiblical ReflectionsDaniel - Part 1: The story you need to hearI cried when I recorded this episode. We all know the simple children’s stories of faith and rescue in Daniel. But there is another faith story in this book; it a very dark, very bitter story. You will quickly understand why we don’t tell this story to children, but why we need to hear it.
2024-08-2744 minBiblical ReflectionsPhilippians, Paul’s favorite churchThe church in Philippi was the Apostle Paul’s favorite church. Yet, this favorite church, with his favorite people, had what looked like a small problem on its face, yet it was tearing the church a part. How do you talk gently to people you love that they need to fix something? Along the way, Paul gives the clearest expression of the incarnation, the Son of God taking on the nature of man, without losing the nature of God, and then dying on the cross to take the penalty of our sins.
2024-08-2048 minBiblical ReflectionsPsalm 22 - The most quoted PsalmPsalm 22 is the most quoted Psalm in the New Testament. Although written by King David 1,000 earlier, Jesus refers to this Psalm moments before he dies on the cross. Psalm 22 is beautifully written in poetry and takes some time to unfold. But you understand why Jesus calls Psalm 22 to our attention before he dies.
2024-08-1258 minBiblical ReflectionsGenesis - Pt. 2This episode unfolds the narrative of Genesis culminating in the Substitutionary Sacrifice of Isaac in Chapter 22. It is the account of Abraham, Isaac’s father. Abraham was a deeply flawed man, yet he was a man of faith. Through Abraham, the man of faith, God’s plan of salvation is offered to all the peoples of the world.
2024-08-0639 minBiblical ReflectionsGenesis - Part 1: Setting up the account of AbrahamThis episode unfolds the narrative of Genesis culminating in the Substitutionary Sacrifice of Isaac in Chapter 22. It is the account of Abraham, Isaac’s father. Abraham was a deeply flawed man, yet he was a man of faith. Through Abraham, the man of faith, God’s plan of salvation is offered to all the peoples of the world.
2024-07-3044 minKTLF SpotlightTWR Africa Needs Jesus: Give A Radio, Give Hope!Elly talks with Andy Napier from TWR about your chance to help bring the word of God straight into the hands of those most in need in Africa with the gift of wind-up radios!More details here: https://twr.org/project/radios-for-africa-radio-campaign-21?t=RP24RXKTLF&c=RP24RXKTLF
2024-07-2533 minBiblical ReflectionsMartha & her familyMary, Martha, and Lazarus are siblings who run a lucrative bed-and-breakfast, in the town of Bethany, a two-mile walk outside of Jerusalem. This is where Jesus and his entourage stayed when they visited Jerusalem for the three-annual festivals at the Temple. These are three different people, and Jesus presents the gospel to each of them, but in ways that are a unique to each person. Which sibling are you most like?
2024-07-2358 minBiblical ReflectionsIsaiah - The PoetThe Book of Isaiah is challenging, one could say difficult, to read and to understand. Most Isaiah is written in poetry, including the 4th Servant Song, which foretells the death and resurrection of the suffering servant, who suffers and dies for the sins of others. This will be an interesting look at poetry.
2024-07-1651 minBiblical ReflectionsHebrews - The Sacrifice of ChristThe Book of Hebrews is written in the most excellent Greek of the New Testament. It presents the gospel, but it does so by comparing the sacrifice of Christ on the cross to the sacrificial system of the Old Testament. Hebrews was written to Jewish Christians, who would have understood the Old Testament sacrifices. In order for us to appreciate the message of Hebrews, we first need to understand the Old Testament sacrificial system.
2024-07-0941 minBiblical ReflectionsRomans - Paul's Magnum OpusThe letter to the Romans is the Apostle Paul’s magnum opus, or great work. Here Paul gives a complete and thorough doctrinal basis for the gospel message and for how that should be applied in a person’s life after believing in faith. Many people witness the gospel from Romans by citing several verses that make statements. This practice is known as the Romans Road. In this episode we will present the Romans Road through a series of five-questions. Luke portrays Jesus in his gospel as teaching by asking questions.
2024-07-0245 minKTLF SpotlightOneChild - Fighting Something Even Worse Than CancerGenerational poverty has been described as "worse than cancer." Not that it's a tragic contest of some sort, but this episode will show you exactly why it's true. Elly Singer chats with Faron Dice from OneChild about writing back and forth with your sponsored child, and what a difference that can make. You'll also hear what makes OneChild unique among child sponsorship programs, and you'll hear from Happy Wanje, a child from from Kenya. You'll see directly how OneChild is making a difference in the fight to eliminate extreme poverty in the world.
2024-06-3022 minBiblical ReflectionsThe Gospel of Luke - To seek and to save the lostThe Gospel of Luke is written by the only non-Jewish, non-Hebrew writer in the Bible. Luke is the gospel of inclusion, specifically calling to women, underprivileged, and non-Jewish gentiles. The key verse in Luke is 19:10, for the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.
2024-06-2554 minBiblical ReflectionsThe Gospel of Mark: Jesus the Suffering ServantThe Gospel of Mark is short and full of action scenes. Unlike Matthew, who presents Jesus giving five great oral teaching dissertations, Mark presents Jesus saying very little, and with no long sermons. Rather than what Jesus says, we learn who Jesus is and why he came by what he does. Mark and Matthew are two diametrically opposed teaching methods, which carry the same message. In the Gospel of Mark, Jesus is not presented as a king but as a suffering servant. For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give...
2024-06-1838 minBiblical ReflectionsThe testimony of MatthewThe Gospel of Matthew is the transition between the Old and the New Testaments. Matthew is writing to Jews living outside of Israel to tell them that in Jesus all of the prophecies and the promises of the Old Testament have been fulfilled. The key verse for Matthew is 5:17, where Jesus says that he did not come to abolish the law and the prophets but to fulfill them. Matthew presents Jesus as the Messianic King, the descendant of King David, and the new Moses, who presents a New Covenant and a New Law.
2024-06-1125 minBiblical ReflectionsGalatians, The Gospel of Grace through FaithPaul’s Letter to the Galatians is likely his earliest letter in the New Testament and his most stern letter. He is upset that people in the churches in Galatia are turning from a gospel of “grace through faith” to a different gospel of “grace through faith plus obedience to the Law of Moses” in order to be saved. This is an intense presentation of the Gospel. This is the book that turned the heart of Martin Luther to salvation and became his constant companion when preaching the gospel during the Reformation.
2024-06-0424 minBiblical ReflectionsThe Greater WorkThe Gospel of John is a deep, deep book, that is exquisitely written. While we focused on the person of the Apostle John and his first epistle, 1 John, in Episode 1 of this series, here we take a look at the Gospel of John. John says that he wrote this Gospel so that we, the readers, would believe that Jesus is the Christ, that is the Messiah, God come in the flesh, who died to take away the sins of the world, and that believing this truth we would have eternal life in Christ Jesus.
2024-05-2830 minBiblical ReflectionsThe testimony of the AngelsThe testimony of the Angels is reported to us in scripture by Mary, the Mother of Jesus. Mary tells us that the Angel Gabriel told her she would give virgin birth to the Messiah. Mary reported what the shepherds told her that the angels had said to them on the night Jesus was born. Mary told us what the angel of God said to her betrothed, Joseph, that Mary was pregnant with the Messiah by reason of the Holy Spirit and that she was still a virgin. And she waited 50-years to be able to tell her story.
2024-05-2131 minBiblical ReflectionsThe testimony of the early churchThe testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ by the early church is recorded in 1 Corinthians 15:1-11. Taken on its face, it is a masterful, legal presentation of concentric rings of evidence, consisting of different witnesses, with different perspectives, sympathies, indifference, and even opposition, yet who all testified that Jesus is God come in the flesh, who died to take away the sins of the world. After reading this, no objective person can deny that there is enough evidence to prove the Gospel Message.
2024-05-1427 minBiblical ReflectionsThe testimony of PaulThe Apostle Paul was a Type A++++ personality, who always graduated first in his class. Unlike Peter, Paul, as a Pharisee, thought that if he could work hard enough, he could get to heaven on his own merit. And so, God broke Paul, over and over and over. Finally, in his old age, Paul could say with confidence in his letters, it is not my work or my accomplishments, but God’s grace that has saved me.
2024-05-0732 minBiblical ReflectionsThe testimony of PeterThe Apostle Peter was the oldest of the disciples. He was not an ignorant fisherman. He could read and speak four-languages; he ran a small business; he was an accomplished speaker; and he wrote two of the letters in the New Testament. Unlike the other disciples, Peter knew that he was not good enough. Peter constantly failed, yet our Lord in his mercy restored Peter each time. Peter’s testimony of the Gospel emphasizes not only God’s grace but also God’s mercy, in not giving Peter what he deserved.
2024-04-3029 minBiblical ReflectionsThe testimony of JohnThe Apostle John is the most credible, unimpeachable witness to the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. He was one of the first disciples to be called by Jesus. He witnessed every major event and miracle in the ministry of Jesus, including the transfiguration and the resurrection, and he was the only disciple to witness the crucifixion. It is clear John was the beloved disciple whom Jesus prepared for a much longer and a more important ministry than the other disciples, more important than even Peter. The testimony of John is Exhibit One for the Good News of Jesu...
2024-04-2329 minKTLF SpotlightOneChild: $39 a month helps someone living on $2 a dayHow do you help a family that's living on less than $2.00 a day? It will do your soul good to hear the voices of some of the people (who God created and loves very much, just like you) that are being helped by OneChild, which serves over 40,000 children in 14 countries with 300 Hope Centers.
2024-04-0422 minKTLF SpotlightWhat's new at KTLF Radio? Robyn Sedgwick and more!We are blessed that Robyn Sedgwick is back at KTLF Radio! Elly chats with Robyn, the returning GM of the KTLF Radio Network about the latest at the ministry and how you can be involved!
2024-03-1134 minKTLF Spotlight"Do not cast me off in the time of old age"Psalm 71 says ""Do not cast me off in the time of old age, Do not forsake me when my strength fails." Crossroads Ministries works every day loving those in skilled and assisted care centers through relationship and time spent together. There was a huge Christmas initiative that took place and today we get to hear stories of how that went, and also more about the big vision that Crossroads has to expand its ministry, and how you can be involved!
2024-01-3131 minKTLF SpotlightWhat Does Operation Christmas Child Do After Christmas?Did you know that kids continue to receive Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes even after Christmas? How about this: did you know that if you packed and donated a shoebox that you can track where it goes? Operation Christmas Child is a year-round ministry, and you can learn about your opportunities even now in today's episode.
2024-01-1731 minKTLF SpotlightHow You Can Save A Child's LifeOneChild brings hope to the children in need through four vital tools: faith, education, health, and relationships. This time, Elly Singer chats with OneChild representative Faron Dice about how sponsoring a child is a powerful way to change your life and theirs.
2024-01-0930 minKTLF SpotlightTapestry: cultivating musically diverse & theologically rich worship musicDo you think of the lyrics of your worship songs being reviewed by people with letters like PhD and MDiv behind their name? Tapestry is a worship music collective that believes our worship music should always consist of accurate Biblical truth, and also reflect the beauty and diversity of the body of Christ, including its variety of cultures and styles. Elly Singer visits with Andrew Friedrichs, the founder of Tapestry and invites you to check out a special kind of worship music being pioneered for a new generation!
2023-12-2717 minKTLF SpotlightLife Network: Loving Christ Means Valuing LifeJob 33:4 says The spirit of God has made me; the breath of the Almighty gives me life. In this episode you'll learn about the work of Life Network in Colorado Springs and you can learn how God may be calling you to engage in what He’s doing through Life Network to value LIFE in our community … see lives changed … and help parents, students and families live life abundantly. https://www.elifenetwork.com/
2023-12-1330 minKTLF SpotlightHelp Protect Our Protectors with SHIELD616You have an opportunity to engage with first responders with God's love. Listen to this episode and find out how you can help police officers, other law enforcement and first responders this Christmas season!
2023-11-2931 minKTLF SpotlightOperation Christmas Child: It's Time!Elly Singer chats again with Amanda from Operation Christmas Child about National Collection Week coming up November 13–20, 2023! Over 100 nations and thousands of people groups inside those nations will be impacted by the gifts. Amanda said, "There's so much going on!" Learn more about the impact of Operation Christmas Child and how you can help year round!
2023-11-0830 minKTLF SpotlightIt's November: Time To Share The Greatest Gift!National Collection Week is almost here! This year, November 13–20, 2023 is the week to drop off your Operation Christmas Child shoebox at one of over 4,500 drop-off locations open across the country...including the studios of KTLF Radio in Colorado Springs! Elly Singer chats again with Amanda from OCC about National Collection Week as well as how the program makes sure that each child who wil be receiving a shoebox in just a few weeks will have the opportunity to hear about salvation in Christ, and also will have access to a discipleship program.
2023-11-0126 minKTLF SpotlightSHIELD616: Help Protect and Serve Those Who Serve and ProtectElly Singer talks with Jake from SHIELD616.In recent years, the atmosphere toward law enforcement and those who serve our communities has changed. Instead of throwing up their arms and complaining, SHIELD616 has chosen to be light by supporting peace officers and first responders. They do this by up-armoring them with all-day rifle protection, praying for and encouraging them daily, and rallying community support.Find out more at https://shield616.org/
2023-10-1928 minKTLF SpotlightThe Impact of One ShoeboxKTLF's Elly Singer meets AnaLyn who grew up in the Philippines and has unforgettable memories of receiving the gift of an Operation Christmas Child shoebox as a child. If you're packing a shoebox for this year's drive, be sure to listen to this episode to understand the impact of your shoebox gift, but also AnaLyn's tips for the most important parts about packing a shoebox!Also, join us for live Saturday shoebox collection events on October 21 and 28, 2023 at Hobby Lobby locations in Colorado Springs! For more info, call KTLF at 719-593-0600
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The Gospel - A Basic TruthThe Testimony of the AngelsThe Testimony of the Angels according from Luke Chapter 2
2023-09-2831 minKTLF SpotlightTea Parties with Crossroads MinistriesGet to know our Ministry Partner - Crossroads Ministries and our 15+ year long history with them. Hear more about how God can use you and way you can volunteer to change lives.
2023-09-2730 minThe Gospel - A Basic TruthThe Testimony of the Early ChurchThe Testimony of the Early Church according to 1 Corinthians 15:3-9
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