In this Speed Work episode, we R.E.A.P. Psalm 40:1-2 and discuss waiting on God with God. When we walk through seasons of waiting, God does not abandon us, turn his back on us, or leave us. Instead, God is with us while we wait and continues to work through the waiting.
In this Speed Work episode, we R.E.A.P. Psalm 16:8-9 and discuss the importance of focusing on God while we wait. Waiting on the Lord is an exercise of Faith, and keeping our focus on Christ while we wait will provide rest and peace.
In this Speed Work episode, we R.E.A.P. Lamentations 3:25-26 and discuss what it means to wait on the Lord with great expectations. The Advent season ultimately began with waiting......400 years of waiting on the messiah to come between the Old and New Testament. Our world today has placed negative connotations on waiting. However those who trust in God have the ability to wait with HOPE!
In this Speed Work episode, we R.E.A.P. Ruth 4:1-11 and discuss what happens when powerful people show powerful kindness. The book of Ruth chronicles how power and resources can be leveraged to help those in need. As Christians, we should be great stewards of the resources God has given us to meet the needs of others and advance the cause of Christ.
In this Speed Work episode, we R.E.A.P. Judges 17:6 and discuss the importance of having a king sit on the throne of your life. The book of Judges describes Israel's cycle of disobedience, as well as the long-term effects. As Christians, we need to recognize that Christ should be the Lord of our life and sit on the highest throne of importance.
In this Speed Work episode, we R.E.A.P. Joshua 1:9 and discuss the commissioning of a new leader for the Israelites before entering the Promised Land. God's Word has a lot to say about how we should approach fear, uncertainty, anxiety, and discouragement. As Christians, we need to recognize that walking with Christ gives us cause to approach the uncertainty of life with great courage and strength.
In this Speed Work episode, we R.E.A.P. Deuteronomy 6:4-9, 7:9, 30:19 and discuss the generational impact of following Christ. Moses' final message to the Israelites contains words like children, generations, and descendants. As Christians, we need to realize that our personal obedience to God's commands will resonant through history for generations to come.
In this Speed Work episode, we R.E.A.P. Numbers 13:25-14:9 and discuss acting in faith against popular opinion. When scouting the Promised Land, we see Joshua and Caleb eagerly cling to God's promises while those around them made excuses, acted in fear, and doubted the goodness of God. Acting in faith is often unpopular and acts of faith may go against reason and common sense. However, we must learn to take God at his word because it is perfect and true. When God is with us, we cannot fail.
In this Speed Work episode, we R.E.A.P. Leviticus 19:1-9 and discuss holiness through personal conduct. Throughout the time of Moses, we see God providing commands and instructions to the children of Israel as they wander in the wilderness. Ultimately, God was coaching the Israelites on how to build a thriving community that exalts Him. God loves community and calls us to positively impact our communities through holy living which begins with personal conduct.
In this Speed Work episode, we R.E.A.P. Exodus 3:11-17 and discuss God's response to human excuses of inadequacy when faced with a mission. God's response is simply, "I AM" and Jesus reminds us of His provision through his 7 I AM statements. In other words, God provides all that we need to be successful on the mission He has called us to.
In our inaugural Speed Work episode, we discuss the importance of speed work in any running regiment and R.E.A.P. Genesis 1:26-31. R.E.A.P. stands for read, examine, apply, and pray. As creations of Holy God, we were designed to be image-bearers with His likeness and attributes.
In Matthew 6:16-18, Jesus gives us specific commands for fasting. However, fasting is a spiritual discipline that seems to be missing in the lives of many Christians today. In this episode, we examine the importance of fasting and how this discipline is as essential to Christians as praying and giving.
In Matthew 22:37, Jesus tells us to love God with all of our heart, soul, and mind. Specifically, what does it mean to love God with all of your mind? In this episode, we look at the examples of Peter in Acts 2 and Paul in Acts 17 to examine how the culture around us might receive our testimony. Preparing our minds to answer the tough questions of today's generation can be foundational to reaching people with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Sometimes we attempt to divorce our feelings from our faith, as though our desires for pleasure and satisfaction are evil. The truth is that God created men and women with needs that were designed to be satisfied by Him. Sin is ultimately humanity's attempt to look for satisfaction in the things of this world instead of the things of God. In John 6:25-35, we find that Christ alone can fulfill our desires, transform our tastes, and guarantee our satisfaction.
We are celebrating Global Running Day on the podcast with an intense look at God's economy. Acts 20:35 reminds us that, "It is more blessed to give than to receive." This concept is radical and countercultural to the teachings of the world's economy but extremely vital for finishing well in this life. In this episode, we will examine how, in God's economy, you will never have less of anything by giving......you will always have more.
God's people are not only a forgiven people but also a forgiving people. Jesus highlights this concept when he models and teaches the Lord's Prayer in Matthew 6:11-12. In this episode, we examine the topic of forgiveness and how those that desire to finish well likewise desire to forgive well.
In 2 Timothy 2:5, the apostle Paul reminds us that "Similarly, anyone who competes as an athlete does not receive the victor's crown except by competing according to the rules." So what are the rules of this race called life? How can we make sure that we do not get lured into any false shortcuts that Satan tries to tempt us with? In this episode, we attempt to dive into these and other questions regarding the importance of the commands of Christ.
There are many things that Christ followers can be doing right now to finish well later. Prayer is one of those. In this episode, we examine the life of King Hezekiah and how a powerful posture of prayer can lead to a strong finish.