#389 - What You Believe Directs What You Do

Our culture is a riptide. I’m talking about that almost irresistible pull the world has on our hearts—those moments when the world’s alternatives to trusting God are easy and available—but deceptive. We know they are lies, so how can we stand strong and live lives of obedience? This episode of L…

#388 - How to Deal with Your Biggest Challenge

When you seek answers, where do you look? (Besides Google.) It’s tough to break old habits. Whether it’s cultural bias or preconceived notions, many of us struggle to step outside of our comfortable orbits to gain a larger point of view. In this episode of Live the Bible, we'll look at the seemin…

#387 - All Your Sins—Gone

Can you imagine seeing a list of all your sins? I mean every single sin you have done–and will do? For some of us, we’d be holding a ream of paper the size of a New York phone book! Now imagine all those sins GONE. Every one. In this episode of Live the Bible, we're looking at the good news that…

#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…