Personal Growth

Our New Name

In the New Covenant, where the Lord called His followers His friends, we need to relate to each other as friends of God.

PSALMS TO SLEEP BETTER: Psalm 6

David, expresses deep sorrow so much that he is not eating and doesn’t sleep. His bed is filled with tears. How does David find comfort?

JOLT OF JOY PODCAST: Rejoicing in Trials

Joy and Sorrow are often treated as opposites, but in today’s episode, we learn that they are inseparable, like holy twins. The story of the gospel is full of both and results in a beautiful song even the angels are eager to hear.

4 Steps to Get More Energy

God calls us to abundant life—and that includes feeling strong, energized, and ready to fulfill His purpose for us.

Boldly Bring God’s Demands

It is the gospel message that the world needs to hear, and every believer must be willing to boldly bring it to those who need to hear it.

The Greatest Rabbi

Jesus as my teacher and rabbi means that I can trust Him to teach me all I need to know as we walk along.

Time to Disobey

It is always better to fear and obey God than to fear and obey man.

Monday Musings

His mercies are new for you today, and all that you need is provided for you BY HIS HAND.

Breaking Through

A breaking apart of what is contrary to His will must take place before we can move forward into something new. 

THEOLOGY AT HOME: What is God’s Design for Marriage?

Are you happy in your marriage? What do you base that happiness on? What if our preconceptions about marriage bring problems into our marriage? And what if a theological understanding of marriage from the One Who designed it can produce the happiest marriage we have ever experienced? 

Broken and Willing

None of us can carry the prestige and power of our position in life without the presence of humility.

THE BLACKSMITH CHRONICLES: 8 Ways Offense Destroys YOU

In this episode, we explore how offense can erode your emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being. From harboring resentment to allowing bitterness to take root, we discuss eight destructive ways offense can affect your life. Tune in for insights on how to identify offense in your life and practical steps to overcome it, so you can experience freedom and restoration.

Ordering Chaos

So the potentiality of chaos was meant to be captured and subdued; we were meant to bring order to chaos – to the glory of God.

A Chorus of Complaints

Discontentment robs us of potential blessings, destroys our peace, takes away our joy, and makes us miserable.

Transition

Jesus can always cause transformation through transition, but sometimes I want to resist and go back to what’s familiar.

Making Excuses

As a believer, God will call you to take on a task that is something new and bigger than you have ever done.

Pursue God Now, or Else

We have to pursue God diligently because if we don’t, we end up searching for the answers, solutions, or resolve in the natural.

JOLT OF JOY PODCAST: Tragedy Into Victory

While all of us will encounter tragedy in different forms, there are gradual steps we can take to turn to God in the midst of it so that He can show His glory and turn that tragedy into victory. Join Carol as she explains how David mourned and healed from the death of a child in 2 Samuel 12. 

LIVING UP IN A DOWN WORLD: Conversations with Rick Green

Pour a cup of coffee and join Jimmy and guest, Rick Green, as they discuss what it means to engage culture from a biblical worldview. Rick is the founder and president of the Patriot Academy in the Texas Hill Country. They are raising up the next generation of culture shapers and history makers.

AUTHENTIC TRUTHS IN ADDICTION: God Doesn’t Love People Like Me

You are loved. In your mess, in your darkest moment, in your sin. You are loved and wanted. This episode talks about sin and our redemption. It talks about never being so far from God that He can’t reach you. Addiction is powerful, I get it, but it still doesn’t touch the power of God. So, give me a moment to explain why God loves people like you.

JOLT OF JOY PODCAST: God Designed Us to Flourish

With relationships, gardening, and emotions, we know something will flourish best when treated with love and care. Likewise, God has carefully designed us with our flourishing and purpose in mind.  Join Carol as she reads from Psalm 92 and tells family stories that express these principles.

A Place for Demons

While these representations do not look like a physical image of a person or thing, they do reveal where a person has placed their trust.