Words of Life with Terry Ivy

Will you forgive yourself? Every major topic relating to our Christian walk involves the renewing of our mind. And yet, so few seem to actually understand the dynamics of how to do it. In this multi-part series, we will unpack this vital part of our understanding how to walk with Jesus.

Every major topic relating to our Christian walk involves the renewing of our mind. And yet, so few seem to actually understand the dynamics of how to do it. In this multi-part series, we will unpack this vital part of our understanding how to walk with Jesus.

Every major topic relating to our Christian walk involves the renewing of our mind. And yet, so few seem to actually understand the dynamics of how to do it. In this multi-part series, we will unpack this vital part of our understanding how to walk with Jesus.

There is a stark contrast between what we see in the early church and what we see in the modern church in the West. God still uses the wrong people...but not until we offer the gospel to all, even the socially undesirable ones.

If we do not give ourselves to prayer and the study of God's Word, it is easy to find that we are on the wrong side of an issue in life. Using examples of windows from the Scriptures, Terry brings out three important issues facing the church today!

Have you ever felt like your life was surrounded by bees. Satan attacks our hope in order to rob us of joy and remove us from the anchor of our soul.

God's Master Plan is about more than salvation. Though salvation is foremost, God's promises to carry us through any storm we face. We can sing, "It is Well with my soul" in the deepest of trials.

Many believers do not grasp the depths of God's plan for rescuing mankind. In order to rest in God's sovereignty, we must embrace the enormity of His plan.

It was no small thing that Adam did in the Garden of Eden. Using the analogy of an old 'rabbit ear' antenna, Terry explains how Adam's sin affected us and how God desire to re-tune us into God's purpose for our life.

When trials land on our doorstep, they can either turn us away from the Lord, or bend us toward Him. Drawing from the Prophet Hosea, Terry looks at how we can use trials to draw us closer to Christ.

We look at the final three faculties of man as a result of being created in the image of God. Understanding all six faculties helps believers understand others and themselves.

If we do not understand who man is, we will not be able to offer the solutions to life. From the series "The Man in the Mirror," we begin looking at the six qualities that define who man is.

Men are experts at making excuses. God is an expert at removing them. Jonah is an example of how the Lord will use circumstances to get us out of the boat of running from His calling.

We did not choose to be born into this fallen world. However, through God's grace we can choose to live...and choose to dance. Using the analogy of God as our dancing partner, we look at how Christ comes to us and gives life meaning, and the trials of life purpose.

Unforgiveness seems to be the elephant in the room with many believers. In this podcast, we look at the three designs Satan promotes by keeping believers in unforgiveness.

In Part 2, we continue looking at the 6 guiding principles for being led by the Holy Spirit. Cultivating a listening ear is important in the life of believers.

How can believers be led by the Holy Spirit? What do we need to know in order to be used by Him in our generation? In this podcast, we begin looking at 6 guidelines for being led by God's Spirit.

What are some guidelines for discerning the Will of God in our life? How can I be sure it is the Holy Spirit guiding me? This podcasts discusses many principles to help believers know the Will of God.

Sometimes we have to 'talk to our own soul.' In the final part of "Confessions of Faith", we discuss how our Christian faith provides personal accountability to us and from us.

We must understand the truth of our new place in Christ. Continuing our look at "Confessions of Faith", we look at how faith involves certain confessions to satan and to our fellow man.

In the first of three part series, we define biblical faith and confession. Then we look at how confession relates to our relationship with God.

In Mark's Gospel, we read the story of a man who lived among the tombs. His life was control by evil spirits until He met Jesus. What does this story say to us? Are men and women 'living among the tombs' today?

Probably few verses are misapplied as the verse from Matthew 7:1. It seems it is the only Bible verse that unbelievers know in their attempt to quieten Christians from standing for truth. Terry discusses five basic principles for proper judgment.

In the minds of many, the Gospel doesn't seem to carry the ability to answer life's problems. In this podcast, Terry discusses how death affects every relationship and how we can answer the "Why Jesus?" question.

Religion makes everything too complicated. Jesus is the great simplifier. What if we said that faith is simple and clear, instead of complex and mysterious? This issue is of vital importance for sharing the gospel with others.

We've all heard the term "Age of Accountability." What is it? Is it a 'set age'? Why does it matter?

Our churches need men and women of prayer and faithfulness. Terry unpacks timeless truths from the story of Jacob wrestling with God and what it means for us.

Life can throw difficult situations our way. How can we stand under the onslaught of the enemy and the pain of suffering in life? Terry discusses this along with sharing about Manga, a young Hindu girl who came to Christ and stood firm in faith.

Should parents present their infant children to receive baptism? Who should be baptized? What do the Scriptures teach? Clarity is needed concerning this subject among Christians.

People love talking about themselves. How can believers use this as an opportunity and opening for sharing our faith? God is calling His people to develop a "listening heart."

This question comes up in many of the Q&A services I have done over the years. Does the Scripture address this? If not, how can we find the answer?

Today, believers are usually presented with two options: either reject the gifts of the Holy Spirit, or accept everything that is supernatural as from God. Is there a 3rd option? Yes! In this podcast, Terry discusses the place and need for discernment.

The Apostle Paul was let down from the city wall in a basket by unnamed disciples. What does this story teach us about our small deeds of faithfulness? Terry discusses how we should to be careful with those God places in our path.

How can we prevent young believers from abandoning the faith when they go to college? What did the previous generation miss that we must be sure to deposit in their spiritual walk?

Is there existential evidence for us to know there is more to life than just what we see? In this podcast, Terry examines what he calls "Rumblings from Another World." A simple investigative look at life around us speaks to our heart about truth and reality.

In Part 4 of this four part series on homosexuality, Terry discusses the hope of "Redemption" for those struggling with same-sex attraction. Redemption is not just the initial surrender to Christ, but a walk of godly counsel and humble accountability. He concludes this series with a call for us to reach out with grace and mercy!

In Part 3 of this four part series on homosexuality, Terry discusses how there are "3 Converging Issues" we must grasp before we can properly understand the issues of same-sex attraction and reach out with grace and truth in ministry without getting caught up in the war of words toward those struggling with this temptation.

In Part 2 of this four part series, Terry discusses how "God's Moral Standard" must be understood our own need for grace before believers can properly understand the issues of same-sex attraction and reach out with grace and truth in ministry.

In Part 1 of this four part series, Terry discusses how the "Fall of Man" must be understood before believers can properly understand the issues of same-sex attraction and reach out with grace and truth in ministry. Adam's sin was no small thing, and we all are fully impacted by man's rebellion to God.

In the parable of the Prodigal Son, why did the two brothers respond differently? Why do children from the same parents respond different from one another?

Does God still speak through dreams and visions? Is it different from the way we see in the Scriptures?