The Mediocre to Magnificent Podcast

Our outlook on everything matters. By discerning what the will of God is in our lives we are no longer conformed to this world but transformed by the renewing of our minds. Our narrative changes from scarcity to abundance through God and the magnificence he has for us.

Your soul, your being is like new grass. We have to water it with the word of God each and every day. In doing so we allow it to take root. To keep out the brown spots. To grow thick and strong to choke out the weeds in our lives and grow in our faith. Be faithful be Magnificent. 

Life happens but just know that when you look towards HIM that you are covered. When it rains it pours but you have the greatest shelter in the universe. Let God be the dwelling place, the refuge, the fortress that protects you from the storms of life.

Reconciliation restores harmony. It brings back what was good and very good. It gives us the opportunity to walk side by side with our creator, our father. God through Christ reconciled us to himself and has given us the ministry of reconciliation through Christ. Bring harmony back to your life and the ones around you, be magnificent.

Don't accept mediocrity. A lot of times we just accept what it is instead of following through. Magnificence is something we have to be willing to work for. Don't let mediocrity steal your victory.

What is free will? Do we have free will? Is there a choice? See how choosing HIM opens the doors to the Tree Of Life and understand what it looks like compared to choosing self.

Having a relationship with God and contributing to The Kingdom requires work. There has always been some kind of work required to tend to The Kingdom it's just a matter of perspective. See how the Magnificence God has given you can contribute to the Magnificence of God's Kingdom. 

The race is here! See the anticipation leading up to the race, how it played out, and the results that came out of the Spartan Trail 10K. Remember run your race and be Magnificent!

God shapes us and molds us in his image. He plants the seed in us to live according to his word. Don't let mediocrity distract you. Let God plant the seed in your mind to be the weapon against mediocrity.

Doing your best is a everyday thing. It doesn't just happen in the moment. Be consistent in giving 100% in the situations that present themselves everyday long before the goal is reached. HE is with you every step of the way so be strong, be bold, be Magnificent.

At times we see our walk as a goal or a finish line off in the distance but in reality we are right on the edge of eternity every single day. Stop taking up space and live like you are already there to help others in there walk.

Reading God's word gives us instruction and allows us to reap the rewards and blessings he provides. All we have to do is follow his instruction.

Progress is progress no matter what. Moving toward something better no matter how small the movement is means everything. Stay humble and understand that marginal gains mean everything.

Having discipline is one of the most important things we can have when obeying God. By doing so it shows his presence in our lives and the power he provides us through our faith.

When we have the faith to believe it gives us the ability to obey. Being obedient to Gods word is a daily thing. Do not be conformed to the passions of your former self. Just as God is holy we are called to be holy and it begins with our obedience.

"Be angry, and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger." Ephesians 4:26. As followers of Christ we have to be "long nosed". We don't need to stew in our feelings but rather be patient with ourselves, take it to God, and then seek closure and understanding.

God's WORD is a lamp to our feet and a light to our paths. A brighter experience involves God's word. It gives us an even brighter experience even when we think it's bright enough.

By pleasing God through our walk, allowing him to be in control, and praising him continually no matter the situation, it allows us to find peace and joy in everything we do. We do not need to sugar coat anything for he knows all things. We just need to seek him.

Walking in your Magnificence means you have to constantly check the external. More importantly is adjusting the internal to keep the Magnificence God has given you constant and unwavering in whatever we go through. Use the word to check the temp and allow God's word to regulate the temperature of the Magnificence he has given you.

Love should always be the foundation of our actions. God is love. God is the essence of love and through knowing Christ God has provide access through our faith to be rooted and grounded in love. Its not always easy but in doing so we can be filled with the fullness of God.

Where in our lives do we follow Christ so close that nothing phases us? Where living out our lives the way God intended it gives us peace in every situation. Who do you follow close?

The Word of God brings light to all things. Some run from it and others gravitate to it. In order to be the light we must be authentic. Being who we are and exposing things to the light allows us to fully depend on him and grow in the magnificence God has given us.

"There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love" 1 John 4:18. Perfect love knows no fear and Christ is the embodying image of how we are to live out in perfect love.

Letting God be the motor in your life allows people to see his glory. It's not a check list of things to do but a constant dependency in Gods word and living it out daily. Let God be the motor in your life. 

What we do with our lives matters. From the time we get up to when we go to sleep everything matters. Being present, putting things in their rightful place, and finding peace in every situation allows us to see clearly. It gives us a different lens to look through to find the good in everything and to grow in our Magnificence.

God's word is something that doesn't need to be solicited, All it needs is for us to be the light on a hill and to shine bright. Our actions and how we show up in our daily lives are all we need to share the Gospel

What seal do you have? The Seal Of God protects us from the wickedness of the world. It secures us and allows us to be a part of something greater that God has in store for us. So what seal do you have and what does it look like?

Being in the word is like mountain biking. You have to keep pedaling and shifting gears. Life gives us the hills and the valleys but as long as we keep pedaling and shifting gears in God's word there is nothing we cannot endure.

God already has everything ready for you. All you have to do is show up. Don't let circumstances, expectations, or what if's be the things that distance you from him. No matter where you are in your walk he has it covered and all you have to do is show up.

How are we set apart if we look the same way? As followers of Christ we have to be the light in the darkness and stand out from the world. By setting ourselves apart we are inviting God in to work in us so we may walk and live in the Magnificence God has for us.

If you already knew who the highest bidder was why would you even try to out bid them? Christ bought us for a price so we may obtain what was promised to us through him. An in order to receive the gift that was given to us we have to understand we cannot out bid the highest bidder and start putting him first.

Be alert. Like a watchmen on the wall we all have to look out for the enemies schemes and sound the alarm. Not only in our lives but in our hearts always be watchful of the things that do not serve the Magnificence God has given us.

When we see something out of the norm it requires action. Never let the enemy trick you into not doing the things that is noble in God's eyes. Be watchful of the things around you, study yourself approved, and help others no matter the response to live according to his word.

The things that influence you set the bar on the influence you can provide. What is your influence? Be watchful for the schemes of the enemy. Never sell you influence for mediocrity. Be aware of what influences you and the influence you provide.

As we put on the Armor Of God we must remember that prayer is our direct line to our father. Prayer keeps us alert and prepared for the enemies attacks. It aligns us with our father and who he has made us to be. In constant prayer we are able reach the full potential of the armor of God to guard us from the enemy but even more a relationship with our father that lasts forever.

The sword of the spirit is what we use to fight back against the enemy. It is the one weapon that the enemy cannot stand against. The word of God that we speak gives us the ability to go on the attack and ward off all the attacks of the enemy.

The helmet of salvation is key to our mindset. It prevents the enemy from infiltrating our thoughts and also keeps our thoughts on what is good and true. It helps us in our walk with Christ and the promises of God no matter the season we are in.

"Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen" Hebrews 11:1. By taking action through the faith in Christ and living out our lives the way Christ has shown us the fiery darts of the enemy can never break down our shield so take action have and have faith.

To put on the shoes of the gospel of peace is more than just merely knowing the gospel. It is knowing Christ so much that there is a sense of peace or shalom the enemy can't compete with that allows us to stand firm in whatever situation we face and share the gospel with others.

The breastplate of righteousness covers our most vital organs. An its trough knowing Christ we are able to guard our hearts from the enemy. It's the righteousness through faith in Christ that becomes our breastplate.

What is truth? God's word. The belt of truth is what holds everything together. Through Christ we see what that is and how we are to live our lives. It allows us to stand firm against the schemes of the enemy no matter what and achieve the Magnificence he wants for us.

Get a taste of the importance of the Armor Of God and what it really means to put it on. Understand how important it is to put the full Armor Of God on and the benefits it has not just in our lives but the lives of others.

Honoring your message is living in your Magnificence every second of everyday. When we live out our message there is a ripple effect to the impact we have on others. It only takes a brief moment for people to know you are living out your message. Don't accept mediocrity live in your message and be Magnificent.

We all can empathize but when do we make it effective? Be the good samaritan and grow in your Magnificence to empathize to the level that makes it effective.

There will be times where we need to improvise. When unexpected things happen don't let the unknown derail you. Take the lesson from it and grow in you Magnificence.

In order to obtain Magnificence it requires us to give and receive feedback. Never settle for mediocrity. Be willing to help others achieve their Magnificence by providing the feedback needed.

Controlling the controllables is being willing to accept a situation and make the absolute best out of it. It's not letting an obstacle derail Magnificence. It's making Magnificence happen not just for you but for others around you and knowing you are not in control but he is.

The time to live is now. Stop worrying about tomorrow or thinking about the past. Be present in all that you do. Be thankful and content for what you have. An be Magnificent in what God has called you to become.

A vagabond has no home. A fugitive is running from home. A stranger is away from home. But a pilgrim is heading home. No matter the situation God is there waiting for you to come home.

Sometimes we give the enemy too much credit and that's the trick. We need to be honest with ourselves. Sin has many forms and if not checked leads us down a path of mediocrity. It's the gradual things, the small things that we need to be aware of within ourselves. We need to question those things, strive to understand them, and correct them. This is what leads to a life.

Temptation is something we face everyday. The desires of the flesh, eyes and pride of life surround us. It's what tires to keep us mediocre. Temptation keeps us chasing after things that are of the world and gives us temporary fulfillment. Instead abide in God and be Magnificent.