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Ep57Finding Grace in the Waiting w/ Dr. Ray Pritchard Pt 2

In this conversation (the second of three episodes), Dr. Ray Pritchard and I explore the theme of waiting in faith, drawing lessons from the story of Noah's Ark. We discuss the challenges of waiting for God's promises and the importance of remembering God's past faithfulness to us. 
 
Dr. Ray Pritchard is President of Keep Believing Ministries. Check out his books and other resources at: https://www.keepbelieving.com/
 
Keywords
waiting, faith, Noah, patience, worship, community, God, hope, encouragement, adversity, faith, trials, personal growth, gratitude, waiting on God, character of God

Ep56 Finding Grace in the Waiting w/ Dr. Ray Pritchard Pt 1

In this conversation (the first of three episodes), Dr. Ray Pritchard and I explore the theme of waiting in faith, drawing lessons from the story of Noah's Ark. We discuss the challenges of waiting for God's promises and the importance of remembering God's past faithfulness to us. 
 
Dr. Ray Pritchard is President of Keep Believing Ministries. Check out his books and other resources at: https://www.keepbelieving.com/
 
Keywords
waiting, faith, Noah, patience, worship, community, God, hope, encouragement, adversity, faith, trials, personal growth, gratitude, waiting on God, character of God

Ep55 Finding Hope in Times of Waiting Pt 2

In this part two conversation on Love God First, we continue to explore the theme of waiting. We discuss how to find hope and encouragement during periods of waiting by looking at four different points from Noah's story in Genesis 8. Ultimately, this episode will encourage listeners to trust in God's timing and to remain faithful, patient, and filled with hope during their waiting times. 
Takeaways
Finding hope in a small provision can encourage us during long waits.
Grumbling can lead to negative outcomes
God is preparing us or the answer during our waiting periods.
We should look for encouragement in our waiting times.
Trusting in God's timing is crucial for our spiritual journey.
 
 

Ep54 Finding Hope in Times of Waiting Pt 1

We have transcripts available for the first time on this episode!
In this conversation on Love God First, we explore the theme of waiting through the story of Noah in Genesis 8. We discuss the challenges of waiting, the importance of active waiting, and how to find hope and encouragement during periods of waiting. We will look at the first of four lessons we can learn from Noah's example (yes, this is a two-parter). Ultimately, this episode will encourage listeners to trust in God's timing and to remain faithful, patient, and filled with hope during their waiting times. 
Takeaways
Waiting is a common struggle for many people.
Noah's story teaches us about the value of patience.
Active waiting can lead to personal growth and character development.
References: 
Laird R. Harris, Gleason L. Archer, & Bruce K. Waltke. Theological Wordbook of the Old Testament. Moody Publishers, 1980.
C. Masmondi-Charti and N. Ben Mechlin. "Changes in Olive Tree Height Growth During the First Years of Cultivation." Advances in Horticultural Science. Vol. 22, No. 1, 2008, pp. 8-12.
*The study was completed in 1998 but published in 2008.
 
 
 

Ep53 What Does the Flood Tell Us about God?

The account of the flood in Genesis 7 and 8 can trip up many people because they assume it shows God to be a mean and vindictive God. But by taking a closer look (and exercising our biblical worldview), we see a different story revealed about God's character. Join us today as we come back to Genesis and consider what is really shown about God's attributes in the flood story. 
 
Here's that book I mentioned in this episode:
Harris, Laird R., Archer Gleason L., & Waltke, Bruce K. Theological Wordbook of the Old Testament. Moody Publishers, 1980.

Ep52 What is a Christian's Primary Goal? Pt 3

We are wrapping up our time in First Timothy and applying what we have learned about loving from a pure heart, a good conscience and a sincere faith. This episode will bring it all home to our own lives! 

Ep51 What is a Christian's Primary Goal? Pt 2

We are picking up again on this question of how to love from a pure heart, a good conscience and a sincere faith from 1 Timothy 1:5. In this second episode we are defining more terms and then looking at the good effects of loving this way and the bad effects if we do not regularly tend our heart, our conscience and our faith. 

Ep50 What is A Christian's Primary Goal? Pt 1

We are journeying far from Genesis on this episode and looking at a verse from First Timothy that addresses what our primary goal as Christians is. You may not be surprised to hear the answer: the primary goal is love. But the deeper question is how do we love the way Paul describes in this passage? Listen to find out!

Ep49 An Example of God's Faithfulness

What can we learn from such a simple act as God closing the door of the ark? There is actually a lot! Join me on this five-minute snippet (ok, so the snippets are actually getting a bit longer) as we consider what the act of closing the door says about God's character and about His involvement in our lives. 

Ep48 Not Fearing What Others Think

In this five-minute snippet (that is really 7 minutes) we look at how Noah's family boarded the ark. They didn't give in to fearing what others would think of them while obeying God. For us, it can be difficult to do that, especially considering the cutting remarks people make on social media. So let's step back in this short episode and ask ourselves what is truly important as we strive to follow where Jesus leads us!