Keith's Podcast

God's plans are eternal in all ways. As our heavenly Father, He is also, the model for us, as Fathers, and those expectations are eternal, also, and the responsibilities we must assume as Fathers. We are our family's spiritual leader and the care, concern, and love is the same as our Lord and Father's love He has for all of us.

We've all seen impressive sights, witnessed great events, or just times when we feel greatly influenced and will never forget the moment. We know the great things God has done out of love: creation, taking care of His children, giving His only Son for sacrifice of our sins, and giving us mothers. There will be greatness that will last forever, and it all started with LOVE.

We are currently looking to appoint additional deacons here, and this is a good time to look at the Bible's teaching in being of service to those in the church. Being called to serve is a responsibility for everyone to be a minister of service to each other and fill the needs of others as a Christian.

As a Christian who should put on the Spirit of Jesus Christ, our aim should be to serve one another, to minister to other's needs. Jesus used His life to provide that as an example, to love out of humility, and to put others first - loving your neighbor as yourself.

Before the universe was created, God had a plan for us. Before the universe was created, Jesus Christ was appointed as our Savior and come to Earth as a man and live the life that would pay for our sin. We have a part in that plan, each of us, and we must hold up our part of that plan.

Would we know whose child you are by your behavior, by your speech, and by your faith? Who is the Father that would claim you? Isn't it an honor and privilege to be a child of God? To be an heir of His inheritance and reward is unlike anything of this world. But you must be in the family, the family of God, and to be obedient to your Father's instruction. Here's how...

In our sense of religious curiosity, a need for the supreme Author of salvation, and the One to whom we owe our very existence, there comes a time we need to find THE church we see our Lord started in the New Testament. Just one! The bride of Jesus Christ. The one He bought and paid for with His blood, His death, His resurrection. Are you still looking?

Do we tend to avoid the things with easy access and go after the unnecessary things that are just out of reach? Do you spend your time distracted by the unimportant and uneventful when the things of life surround us? When life's importance is omitted, we neglect that of value and priority in our spirit.

One of man's most profound mistakes since time began is not following God's specific instructions. And one certainty of God's is, He has always told man how He wanted to be worshiped. Specifically. Some have tried a different way and it didn't go well. There are many trying their own methods today, and it will not go well. Singing can be an issue, so let's look at that...

"Almost" is a conditional phrase that allows us to think that just being close is worth something. A miss is a miss. A loss is a loss. One point, one inch, one second, it all means you didn't achieve and you failed. On that day, close is but to lose, everything being lost.

Our Master and Lord, Creator and Savior, have our life in the hands of the Potter, making us by His will in only the best way possible. Are we satisfied? Can we be content with His will for us? Acceptance has eternal possibilities for us.

While we usually find that newer is better, a new life with God is always best. But we have to move beyond the old, sinful self, and put on Christ, the new man, where holiness exists, looking forward to the place prepared for us.

Many times this question comes as a matter of disbelief or as a test of divinity. This has been the case for 2,000 years. Apparently, it's quite a mystery for many - those who maintain disbelief of God and His Word, and who do not believe in the consequences of unbelief. God shares His will with us and is convincing of His grace for us and His promises are true.

While the familiarity of the symbol of a cross has for those who have a religious understanding, it does have a disagreeable apathy for some. But the Gospel is clear regarding the immense good it brings to all of us and the price paid for all of us who are undeserving.

There is no denying the causes of sorrow or bitterness. Hard times come and we must face them, but we don't have to be alone or endure without help. We have reasons to turn sorrow to rejoicing and fulfillment when we are found with a Savior in our life. We have that Savior for a pathway to God and there is nothing but happiness and life found in Him.

While we may think of the story of the prophet Jonah as something we remember from childhood, the value of its lessons and implications are invaluable. To live according to God's will in our life, huge success is only waiting on our action. Consider the consequences of our failure to act.

There is no end to the practice and teaching of thankfulness in scripture. The apostle Paul describes his thankfulness at every time he thought of someone. There are ample opportunities to always let God know of our thankfulness to Him for the blessing of life and all it is enriched with, centered in the love we have from God and all we need to have for each other.

Maybe the 'If' we rationalize as only possible, but not likely. Or do we believe the certainty of God's promise that there will be a last day, a day when Jesus returns, a day that only God knows, but a time when this world ends and our spirit is given an eternal destination in heaven or hell. If you're not ready today...

Whether you have not answered God's call or you have and have left "your first love," then you are in need of a change and there's no better time than now. We must repent, change our life, beliefs, behavior, and become what God wills us to be by His teaching.

God has called us. He has called everyone, invited to a home with Him, lasting an eternity. But you must remain separated from the world to be enjoined with the Savior Jesus Christ. You must refrain from mediocrity to stand up and stand out from the world to be in the glory of God.

Some very familiar constructs in our life like friend, spouse, fellowship, relationship, and buddy, ALL imply someone else's existence to make it so. God made us to be part of someone else, and someone else to be part of us. This makes US stronger and more capable, and when God is included, then victorious.

We have all probably seen the effects of positive support and an encouraging word when we face tough times and heartache. Imagine, though, the power of good news and encouragement when it comes from our God and Savior. Our Teacher, Jesus Christ, is good news.

God truly desires we draw ourselves closer to Him, and He knows our thoughts and our heart. We must keep our mind kindled on those fruits of the Spirit so our heart is committed to those beliefs. Our heart must be molded to that doctrine so our soul and deepest being is captured with the Spirit of our Lord and Savior.

As God proclaimed, there was no one like Job. I know some describe Job through his display of patience, but God said he was blameless, upright, feared God, and shunned evil. This describes a man who had strong faith and pursued a life of righteousness.

While a valuable exercise by attending church upon the first day of the week, we can encourage and uplift one another as we come together, unified in our worship of the one God, Lord and Savior. But does your life exemplify the praise and commitment due to the One who paid the debt of your sin? Do your actions each week glorify the One who supplies us with all we have? We must praise Him!