#386 - Learn to Fly Again

Do you know what I find so amazing about God’s Word? We can look at an obscure passage written for people in another age and discover a wealth of practical applications we can take and apply to our lives today. And I mean, right now. In this episode of Live the Bible, we’re looking at three tough…

#385 - Hope for your Burdened Body

Something is missing. For most of the world, feeling “whole” is like trying to squeeze a handful of sand. The harder they clinch, the more grains slip through their fingers. Wholeness is a futile quest. In this episode of Live the Bible, we’ll look at an often confusing part of the Old Testament …

#384 - How to Have a Kosher Walk with God

Have you noticed how much space the Old Testament devotes to talking about food? Even though the dietary restrictions and kosher laws seem irrelevant for our lives today, there’s a lot we can learn from these sections of Scripture. In this episode of Live the Bible, we’re looking past the dinner …

#383 - Michael Rydelnik Interview - How Should Christians Think about Israel?

What does the Bible actually say about Israel, and what does that mean for Christians today? In this episode of Live the Bible, we hear from Dr. Michael Rydelnik, a radio host, teacher at Moody Bible Institute, and Messianic Jew, and look at one of the most debated topics among Christians today: h…

#382 - How to Steer Your Strange Firebird

Today’s prevailing opinion tells you that as long as you’re sincere, you have a seat at God’s table. As long as your good deeds outweigh your bad deeds, the Almighty will give you a thumb’s up. But that’s not quite right, is it? Jesus’ words, “No one comes to the Father except through me,” may so…

#381 - God Longs to Be With You

How often do you keep track of other people’s mistakes? In today’s episode of Live the Bible, I begin by sharing a story I’m not that proud of—when I used to count the mistakes of my English teacher! Yep. Aren’t we glad God doesn’t do the same to us? If you’ve ever felt like your many sins keep y…

#380 - 3 Ways to Devote Your Life to God

You’ve probably noticed, but balance is never a one-and-done deal. It takes constant focus. And it’s tough work! Oftentimes the decisions and struggles we face each day pull us in every direction, threatening to knock us off the tightrope. But there is good news. God provides a safety net for us…

#379 - How to Give God Your Best

If you’re like me, there is something you’d like to change about yourself or your life. As a society, we’re obsessed with self-improvement. As Christians, we’re committed to it. Whether it’s exercise, dieting, or Bible reading, we’re convinced we can do better if only we give it the ol’ college tr…

#378 - How to Enjoy Peace With God

Here’s a tough question... What one problem in your life, if it were solved today, would make everything better? We tend to focus on symptoms (pain points) rather than on root causes. We want to fix the problems we feel rather than what causes those problems. In this episode of Live the Bible, w…

#377 - What to Do with the Rest of Your Life

When someone does us a favor, we tend to feel obligated to pay back the kindness. It’s just part of who we are. It’s gratitude. Yet when it comes to God’s favor on us, we face a debt we can never repay. So what can we do to express gratitude? This episode of Live the Bible teaches us how to resp…