Season 1 Episode 27 - Have you ever thought that your life was so ordinary that you would never accomplish anything significant? In this episode, you will hear the story of an ordinary man with an ordinary life that prepared him to do some very exceptional. Could your ordinary life be preparing you for something significant as well? "Reflect on Thi…

Season 1 Episode 26 - In this episode, I share the life story of Gary Chapman, the author of the landmark book entitled "The 5 Love Languages," and how his life prepared him to write this book in a surprising way. I then share the underlying biblical principle of this amazing story, and show how it applies to us as well. "Reflect on This" is the po…

Season 1 Episode 25 - A prison in Brazil has implemented a surprising and creative solution to their security problem. Today's episode shares that story, as well as how it is a wonderful example of one of the attributes of God. "Reflect on This" is the podcast version of short email devotionals I send to my family and friends, where I am sharing th…

Season 1 Episode 24 - Have you ever felt overwhelmed by a situation? In today's episode, I share an important (and surprising) principle about what our first response should be. "Reflect on This" is the podcast version of short email devotionals I send to my family and friends, where I am sharing the things I am learning about the ways and nature o…

Season 1 Episode 23 - In this episode, I share a personal story about how our house was flooded and the resulting long period of renovation. I then draw some parallels between the renovation of our house to renovation of our minds and hearts, and offer Paul's perspective on this important topic. "Reflect on This" is the podcast version of short ema…

Season 1 Episode 22 - In this episode, I share some practical, biblical steps we can take to begin transforming the pain in our life, rather than transferring it to others. "Reflect on This" is the podcast version of short email devotionals I send to my family and friends, where I am sharing the things I am learning about the ways and nature of God…

Season 1 Episode 21 - In today's episode, I share a story of my inward rebellion toward God , to illustrate another important biblical principle I have learned about following the promptings of the Holy Spirit. "Reflect on This" is the podcast version of short email devotionals I send to my family and friends, where I am sharing the things I am lea…

Season 1 Episode 20 -- In this episode, we will explore the choice we all face in the midst of a personally painful situation: to either TRANSFORM our pain, or TRANSFER it to others. We will also look at several ordinary people in the Bible who made the choice to be transformed by God, and how these people became a blessing to the people around the…

Season 1 Episode 19 - This is a special Mother's Day edition of the podcast. In this episode, I share about a fascinating solution to a problem in Jamestown, the first American colony. I also review the biblical description of a virtuous woman. Both are excellent illustrations of the enduring blessing of the inherent, God-given feminine strength of…

Season 1 Episode 18 - In this episode, I share the story of how a random thought while studying in college led me to begin a journey of learning to discern the promptings of the Holy Spirit. "Reflect on This" is the podcast version of short email devotionals I send to my family and friends, where I am sharing the things I am learning about the ways…

Season 1 Episode 17 - It is easy to say that we believe in the concept of God's faithfulness. Yet, in the midst of a challenging situation, it is often hard to actually think and act like we believe it. In this episode, I share another personal story that illustrates God's faithfulness. I also share 4 biblical principles (related to God's faithfuln…

Season 1 Episode 16 - Our culture, both subtly and overtly, encourages us to focus on personal fulfillment, achievement and pleasure. In other words, we are encouraged to focus on ourselves. Against this prevailing influence, the Bible offers a refreshingly different perspective on how to live. In this episode, I share about the why and how of a be…

Season 1 Episode 15 - In the serious challenges of life that bring genuine despair, is it actually possible for us to move from despair to delight? In this episode, we look at two examples of men from the Bible who did just that, and the principles they applied to their situations. "Reflect on This" is the podcast version of short email devotionals…

Season 1 Episode 14 - If you are like me, and find it difficult to stay the course during a challenging situation, you will find hope and encouragement in this episode. We will see many helpful applications in the story of Nehemiah's leadership in rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem. "Reflect on This" is the podcast version of short email devotionals…

Season 1 Episode 13 - Following Jesus is easy, filled with joy, and devoid of pain, right? Well, not actually! In this episode, we discuss our tendencies to run from pain and toward pleasure. We also discuss the help that God provides to followers of Jesus to learn the benefits of delayed gratification, and of facing painful things head-on. (Portio…

Season 1 Episode 12 - In this episode, I share an "ah-ha" moment I had recently regarding the crucifixion of Jesus, and the practical application of that realization to our challenging life moments. "Reflect on This" is the podcast version of short email devotionals I send to my family and friends, where I am sharing the things I am learning about …

Season 1 Episode 11 -- We all have varying degrees of the tendency to be a people pleaser. In this episode, we look at the wisdom and guidance the Bible offers us on this topic. (This episode is inspired by the book "The Lies We Believe" by Dr. Chris Thurman.) "Reflect on This" is the podcast version of short email devotionals I send to my family a…

Season 1 Episode 10 - How often do you find yourself slipping into perfectionistic thoughts and expectations? Are there any biblical truths to counter these thoughts? If God isn't calling us to be perfect, then what is He calling us to be? This podcast has the answers! (This episode is inspired by the book "The Lies We Believe" by Dr. Chris Thurman…

Season 1 Episode 9 -- It is easy to say that we believe that God is faithful. But sometimes in the midst of a challenging situation or season of life, it may be hard for us to recognize God's faithfulness in the moment. The Bible, over and over again, challenges us to look back at our lives and remember. Sometimes, it is only in hindsight that we r…

This episode continues our review of the highlights of Dr. Chris Thurman's book entitled "The Lies We Believe." In this episode, we identify some common lies we may find ourselves believing about God (from chapter 7 of the book), and the corresponding biblical truths that displace those lies and lead to freedom. "Reflect on This" is the podcast ver…

In this episode, I share an important truth I learned while on a trip with my wife to New England, that helped me to move from disappointment to delight. "Reflect on This" is the podcast version of short email devotionals I send to my family and friends, where I am sharing the things I am learning about the ways and nature of God, through applying …

This episode continues our review of the highlights of Dr. Chris Thurman's book entitled "The Lies We Believe." In this episode, we identify some common lies we believe about life (from chapter 6 of the book), and the corresponding biblical truths that displace those lies and lead to freedom. "Reflect on This" is the podcast version of short email …

This episode continues our review of the highlights of Dr. Chris Thurman's book entitled "The Lies We Believe." In this episode, we identify some common lies we believe about others (from chapter 5 of the book), and the corresponding biblical truths that displace those lies and lead to freedom. "Reflect on This" is the podcast version of short emai…

This is episode 2 of the highlights from the book entitled “The Lies We Believe – Renewing Your Mind and Transforming Your Life” by Dr. Chris Thurman. In today's episode, we look at the 5 most common lies we believe about ourselves (from chapter 4 of the book), and the corresponding biblical truths that dispel those lies. "Reflect on This" is the p…

A recent Wall Street Journal article outlines the methodology that the airline industry used to obtain their dramatic improvement in airline safety in the last 15 years, which serves as a great example of an important biblical principle. "Reflect on This" is the podcast version of short email devotionals I send to my family and friends, where I am …

This episode is the first of a series of highlights from an excellent book entitled "The Lies We Believe - Renewing Your Mind and Transforming Your Life" by Dr. Chris Thurman. I introduce the simple and yet profound premise of the book, and then share some foundational principles from the book about truth. "Reflect on This" is the podcast version o…

In this episode, I share some practical tips on spending some special time with the Lord, seeking His guidance for the new year. I challenge you to get alone with God early in this new year, and see if this process will help you as well. "Reflect on This" is the podcast version of short email devotionals I send to my family and friends, where I am …