Scripture You Can Relate To

A knockoff as an imitation of a well known product, usually lower in quality and price than the original. During the early church age, the city of Corinth was infested with knockoffs. Today we have churches, politicians, and Christians that nothing more than a knockoff (2Cor 13.5, 2Cor 4.2, Mat 23.7).  There is a new episode every Friday.  Transcript Show Notes & Journal are available at https://scriptureyoucanrelateto.com/

The 2018 Kentucky Derby was a muddy race. Mud is a fact of life. And from a snap shot of the finish, we can draw  parallels and glean several lessons to help us in our Christian walk. Psalm 119.9. There is a new episode every Friday. Transcript Show Notes & Journal are available at https://scriptureyoucanrelateto.com/

Using spiritual leashes and collars, God has a way keeping us close to him and us keeping in constant touch with our limitations (Proverbs 3.5 & 2Cor 12.7).  Transcript Show Notes & Journal are available at https://scriptureyoucanrelateto.com/

Comparing life events with the promises of God is like comparing lenses at the eye doctor. Romans 8.18. There is a new episode every Friday. Transcript Show Notes & Journal are available at https://scriptureyoucanrelateto.com/

What shall I render unto the Lord.  Taking the Cup of Salvation. Hip Hip Hooray. Psalm 116.12 and Matthew 26.36-42. There is a new episode every Friday.  Transcript Show Notes & Journal are available at https://scriptureyoucanrelateto.com/

Have you ever had to amend your taxes. I have. And it reminds me of the time I had to amend a testimony.What seems like a setback in life, just may be a setup in process (Romans 8.28, Hebrews 12.11).  There is a new episode every Friday. Transcript Show Notes & Journal are available at https://scriptureyoucanrelateto.com/

The Flinstones, Toy Story, The 3 Little Bears are all stories and movies where animals and object talk.When the Pharisees demanded that Jesus silence the children, Jesus said, if these children where to keep silent, the rocks would cry out. What if inanimate objects or animals could testify about us, what would they say? (Palm Sunday - Luke 19.40) . There is a new episode every Friday. Transcript Show Notes & Journal are available at https://scriptureyoucanrelateto.com/

The Flinstones, Toy Story, The 3 Little Bears are all stories and movies where animals and inamimate objects talk.When the Pharisees demanded that Jesus silence the children, Jesus said, if they where to keep silent, the rocks would cry out. What if inanimate objects could testify about us, what would they say?  (Palm Sunday - Luke 19.40) There is a new episode every Friday.  Transcript Show Notes & Journal are available at https://scriptureyoucanrelateto.com/

'The Seven Last Words from the Cross' are the seven expressions Jesus spoke from the cross, during his crucifixion. A person's final words as death approaches generally have particular significance. There is a new episode every Friday. Transcript Show Notes & Journal are available at https://scriptureyoucanrelateto.com/

Have you ever felt like you have run into a spiritual ambush? Have you ever needed help in navigating a delicate situation? The bible says that we should not be ignorant of Satan’s devices. Yet so many of us fall victims to his ways, lacking spiritual discernment. There is a new episode every Friday. Transscript Show Notes & Journal are available at https://scriptureyoucanrelateto.com/

Everyone likes a good mystery. It's the way God made us. God has revealed some of His mysteries and now urges us to share them. So how good are you at keeping secrets? Tune in. There is a new episode every Friday. Transcript Show Notes & Journal are available at https://scriptureyoucanrelateto.com/

The Holy Spirit offers instant feedback similar to the 'Thumbs Up' & 'Thumbs Down' of Pandora and other internet radio services. God wants to stream live blessings to you. There is a new episode every Friday. Transcript Show Notes & Journal are available at https://scriptureyoucanrelateto.com/

GOT JUNK? Philippians 2.12 says 'Be energetic in your life of salvation. Get the junk out'. Galatians 5.22 indentifies it; Philippians 2.12-15 tells us why, where and how to get it out.  There is a new episode every Friday. Transcript Show Notes & Journal are available at https://scriptureyoucanrelateto.com/

Wow! A spiritual genetic test to prove your salvation and postion in the family of God.  John 3.16, 10.10, and 1 Corinthians 15.3-4. There is a new episode every Friday. Transcript Show Notes & Journal are available at https://scriptureyoucanrelateto.com/

Baby's Daddy. Genetic Testing. Ancestry & Family Tree. Your spiritual DNA and destination is not based on 23 & Me, but all about 42 & He. (Matthew 1:1-17, Luke 3:31). there is a new episode every Friday.  Transcript Show Notes & Journal are available at https://scriptureyoucanrelateto.com/

Unity is the best body armor for Body of Christ. Psalm 133, 1 Corinthians 1.10, Ephesians 2.14. There is a new episode every Friday.  Transcript, Show Notes & Journal are available at https://scriptureyoucanrelateto.com/

Have you ever tripped on a crooked walkway? Have you ever slipped on a patch of ice, oil or even a banana peel?  I can almost feel the pain just thinking about it. Well the bible speaks about people who cause others to trip. Matthew 18:6, 1 Corinthians 8:9.  There is a new episode every Friday. Transcript, Show Notes & Journal are available at https://scriptureyoucanrelateto.com/

The city of Gilead was known for its healing balm (ointment).Jeremiah says, so if God is the great physician, why isn't healing taking place. But God is not slack concerning his promises, though many times it may seem that he is. (2 Peter 3.9, Galatians 6:9, Romans 5.3, Jeremiah 8:20).  There is a new episode every Friday. Transcript, Show Notes & Journal are available at https://scriptureyoucanrelateto.com/

Jesus said that the church is the light of the world. Peter learns this in his conversion from being an earthly fisherman to being a fisher of men. Matthew 5.14. Transcript/ Show Notes & Journal are available at https://scriptureyoucanrelateto.com/

Dealing with a losing season. The Signs, Source, Solution; and most importantly, the Sum of it all. (2 Timothy 3:16-17, Nehemiah 8.10, 1Corinthians 15.58, James 1.25). There is a new episode every Friday.  Transcript & Journal are available at https://scriptureyoucanrelateto.com/

What if last year was not your best year and yet the new year was on path to being nothing but another rerun? Do you think God gets pleasure out of spiritually boring reruns? There is a new episode every Friday. Transcript & Journal are available at https://scriptureyoucanrelateto.com/

If you want to be more productive, perhaps you need to consider the stork and home field advantage.  Jeremiah 8.7 & Isaiah 58.8-11. There is a new episode every Friday.  Transcript, Show Notes & Journal are available at https://scriptureyoucanrelateto.com/  

Long ago, most department stores offered free gift wrapping. However, today such services can be pricey. In America alone, $3.2 billion a year was spent. Wouldn't it be nice if we could re-use the wrappings?  God did.... Luke 2.12, John 1.1, Luke, 23.51-53. Transcript, Show Notes & Journal are available at https://scriptureyoucanrelateto.com/

Check your dashboard. Did you know how fast you were going? Do you know that your oil level is low? What about our spiritual monitoring systems? 1 Corinthians 10.12 says take heed, lest you fall flat on your face. Transcript & Journal are available at https://scriptureyoucanrelateto.com/

Lessons from the fugitive. Hebrews 6.1 & Matthew 6.33. Transcript (Show Notes) & Journal are available at https://scriptureyoucanrelateto.com/  

Going Bananas for the wrong things in life. As a dog returns to his vomit, so a fool returns to his folly (silliness). About that man who thinks he's so smart; You can expect far more from a fool than from him.Proverbs 26.11 & 2 Peter 2:22 Transcript and Journal are available at https://scriptureyoucanrelateto.com/

Who's fight is it?  Do I have to fight?Have you heard folks say stand still and God will fight your battles?I once stood still and got my rear end kicked.If you were being honest, have there been times in which you believed God could have showed up, a little earlier than He did? Transcript & Journal are available at https://scriptureyoucanrelateto.com/  

Anger, Bitterness & Ignorance are not sisters and brothers; but they are first cousins.  The combination proves to be dangerous. Why? Hurt people hurt people.Transcript & Journal are available at https://scriptureyoucanrelateto.com/

The 2nd amendment of the constitution says that we have the right to keep and bear arms.  However, the bible reminds us that the spiritual battle is far greater than the physical battle and thus require spiritual weapons. Transcript & Journal are available at https://scriptureyoucanrelateto.com/

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith ~ 2 Timothy 4.7. For a transcript of this podcast, visit  https://scriptureyoucanrelateto.com/

Nutritionist say carrots are good for your eyesight. In this passage, Peter identifies the spiritual nutrition required for spiritual sight. Then he says, "He who lacks these nutrients cannot see afar. Basically, they are near sighted (2 Peter 1.1-9) Transcript available at https://scriptureyoucanrelateto.com/    

Although God speaks to us through scriptures, prayer, the church, and circumstances; sometimes it is through everyday life experiences. That is, He speaks to us through what He shows to us (Mat 25.35-45) Transcript available at https://scriptureyoucanrelateto.com/  

Have you ever needed cash beyond your ATM limit?Have you ever had an ATM reject your card?Have you ever parked in an expensive garage and had the opportunity to have your parking pass validated free of charge? (Isa 64.6 & Mat 6.33) What if access to heaven was similar to needing a prepaid debit card?Transcript & Journal are available at https://scriptureyoucanrelateto.com/

Have you ever met people and within minutes, you knew what they were all about?  Could other people say the same about you? Acts 4.13

Sometimes God is patient with hard of hearing Christians. And He has His way of getting our attention (Jonah 2.1)Transcript & Journal are available at https://scriptureyoucanrelateto.com/

Have you ever taken several months or years to pay off a loan (car, home, tuition)? After you made the last payment, did you feel obligated to continue making payments?Spiritually, many people continue to live enslaved to a debt already paid. (Col 2.13-14).  Transcript & Journal are available at https://scriptureyoucanrelateto.com/

Jesus said, "So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed". Yet for many folks Christianity and church seem to be keeping them in bondage. That was the same problem with the new converts of the early church. They were being forced into a spiritual game of 'Simon Says' (Col 2.8-20 )Transcript & Journal are available at https://scriptureyoucanrelateto.com/

Have you ever felt that your labor of kindness, forgiveness, or sacrifices were all for nothing; and you said to yourself, “What’s the use”?Then tune in. And following the podcast, I encourage you to open the Journal Show Note to augment your experience with God. (1 Cor 15.58) Transcript & Journal are available at https://scriptureyoucanrelateto.com/

Have you had separate and unique life experiences, only to later in life believe somehow they are connected; but can't quite connect all the dots? What are the spiritual forensic actions needed to bring understanding to these providential events? Luke 2.19)Transcript & Journal are available at https://scriptureyoucanrelateto.com/

Have you ever felt God stop talking to you (let alone ever started talking to you directly)? (John 14.16)Transcript & Journal are available at https://scriptureyoucanrelateto.com/

God has customed designed spiritual garments for us to wear. And He tells us the attitude (swag) in which to wear them. (Col 3.12-17)Transcript & Journal are available at https://scriptureyoucanrelateto.com/

Dr. Ricky Sherrer is a retired aerospace engineer and a retired pastor. It is at the crossroads of these gifts and skills that he has written short illustrated devotional messages, packed with flavor. Each illustrated devotion is 5 minutes or less. There is a new episode every Friday.  Show Notes & Journal are available at https://scriptureyoucanrelateto.com/