THIS IS THE LIFE PODCAST

WHEN WORDS WON’T DO

Romans 8:26
“Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.”

There are moments in life when our hearts seem full, yet the words are gone.
We sit quietly before the Lord, wanting to pray, wanting to say something meaningful, but the thoughts seem tangled and the words simply refuse to come.
Our minds feel overwhelmed, and our hearts carry more than we can express at the...

Psalm 55:22
“Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.”

There are moments in life when the weight of things becomes more than we can carry. Responsibilities pile up. Worries seem to haunt in the back of our minds. Some Decisions linger longer than we expected.
And before long, we find ourselves carrying burdens that God never intended for us to hold alone.

The Psalmist gives us a simple invitation: “Cast thy burden upon the LORD.”

The word cast means to throw or...

Trusting In God’s Plan

Psalm 37:5
“Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.”

As the week comes to a close, it’s a good time to take inventory of all we have come through this week.
We think about the prayers we prayed, the struggles we faced, the people we tried to help, and the moments when we simply tried to walk faithfully with the Lord.

But the beauty of the Christian life is that it was never meant to make it through...

When Christ gave up the ghost on the cross.
It is written that the veil in the temple tore from the top to the bottom.
And this was a powerful symbol that we now have accessed directly to God.
But we must understand that this morning.
That that access only comes through his son Jesus Christ.

God's will, his direction, his wisdom, his power, and so much more.
It's all available to everyone who approaches him, through faith, in his son Jesus.

A Life That Matters

1 Thessalonians 4:11-12
“And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you;
That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and that ye may have lack of nothing.”

In a world that constantly measures success by comparison, it can be easy to feel like we are failing to meet the expectations of others.
Someone always seems to have more, accomplish more, or be recognized more. But the Bible reminds us that a life that...

The Freedom of Forgiveness

Scripture

Colossians 3:12-13
12 Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;
13 Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.


Forgiveness is one of the most powerful gifts God has given to us.
Yet for many people, it is also one of the hardest things to truly embrace and understand.
We often understand forgiveness as a command, but...

Rebuilding What Is Broken

Nehemiah 2:17 – “Then said I unto them, Ye see the distress that we are in, how Jerusalem lieth waste, and the gates thereof are burned with fire: come, and let us build up the wall of Jerusalem, that we be no more a reproach.”

The Picture of This Broken Wall

When Nehemiah looked upon the city of Jerusalem, he saw ruins where strength used to stand. The walls were down, the gates were burned, and the people were living in shame.
The city without walls was vulnerable to every enemy, it was...

Proverbs 27:17
“Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.”

There is something powerful about the way God designed relationships. None of us were meant to walk this journey alone. Just as iron tools were sharpened in Bible times by rubbing them against another piece of iron, our lives are strengthened, refined, and sharpened through the influence of others.

Iron sharpening iron is not always a quiet or effortless process. When metal meets metal, there is friction. Sparks may fly. But the purpose is not harm—it is improvement. The result is a shar...

THIS IS THE LIFE PODCAST
Discover the power of commitment through Proverbs 16:3: “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and He will establish your plans.” Learn how dedicating your efforts to God leads to success, purpose, and divine guidance in your life. Explore biblical insights on trust, faith, and perseverance.

Music composed by Mike Outland

Strength In The Stillness

Isaiah 30:15
“For thus saith the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel; In returning and rest shall ye be saved; in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength: and ye would not.”

Life has a way of filling every moment with noise.
Responsibilities, worries, schedules, can make us feel like we are always running toward the next thing.
Even when we slow down physically, our minds can still be racing with concerns about tomorrow.

Yet God often reminds us of something very different from the pace of t...

Growing In The New Life

Colossians 2:6–7
“As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him:
Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.”

Spring reminds us that life has returned. The buds appear on the trees, the grass turns green, and flowers begin to bloom again. It is one of the most beautiful reminders in creation that God is a God of new beginnings.
But spring also teaches us something else.
New life is only the be...

The Promise of Spring

2 Corinthians 5:17
“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.”

Every year, spring quietly reminds us of one of God’s most beautiful promises—the promise of new life.
All through the winter months the trees stand bare, the ground seems lifeless, and the cold winds make everything feel still and dormant. It can almost appear as if life has disappeared. But dormant does not mean things are dead.
Beneath the surface, something is happening that our...

I SHALL NOT BE AFRAID

Psalm 27:1
“The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?”

We often face situations we do not fully understand, times where the future seems unclear, and there are circumstances that try to stir up fear in our hearts. In those moments, David’s words here in Psalm 27 remind us of a truth: and that is that our confidence is not found in circumstances, it’s found in the Lord Himself.

Intro Music By...

THE WAY GOD PROVIDES
You’ve probably heard the phrase, “The Lord will provide.” It’s often said with hopeful assurance in moments of uncertainty—when the bills are piling up, when the job offer hasn’t come, when the path ahead looks foggy at best. But what does it truly mean when we say, “God will provide”? And how can we trust in that promise when the evidence around us seems scarce?

Philippians 4:19 is one of the most comforting verses in Scripture: “But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”

He’s Been There All Along

There are often places in our lives that mean more than they seem at the time.
For me, it’s an old cedar tree nestled down in the rocks behind our home.
It’s stood there longer than I have been alive.
Its roots are wrapped tight around the rocky hillside.
When I was younger, I would sit against that tree and just talk. I talked about dreams. I talked about fears. I talked about things I didn’t even understand yet.
At the time, I thought I was ju...

Stronger Than Before

James 1:2–4
“My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;
Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.
But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.”

There is a different kind of strength that only comes after a struggle.

Not the kind of strength that boasts or draws attention, but the quiet kind.
The kind that has been tested, stretched, and refined and pressurized.
James tells us to “count it all joy” when we face va...

This Is The Life

Psalm 90:14

“O satisfy us early with thy mercy; that we may rejoice and be glad all our days.”

There is something sacred about a quiet porch in the early morning.
I realize that everyone may not have a front porch, but it is a very scared place for my wife and I.

Before the noise begins. Before responsibilities start to press in.
Before the world starts demanding my attention. It is in those gentle moments — where the cool morning meets the day, that the heart often hears...

After The Storm

Mark 4:39–40
“And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.
And he said unto them, Why are ye so fearful? how is it that ye have no faith?”

There is something about the silence after a storm. A time to exhale and observe what has happened.

One moment the wind is howling or the waves are crashing.
The next moment everything is calm.
In Mark chapter four, Jesus stepped into the chaos...

Steady In The Storm

This time of the year, people begin to think about and talk about “The Storm Season”. Just like storms in our area are very unpredictable, the storms of our lives can be as well.

Isaiah gives us a promise that feels almost impossible in turbulent times: perfect peace. Not partial peace. Not temporary relief. Perfect peace.

Isaiah 26:3
“Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.”

Storms have a way of revealing what we are anchored to.

In...

Ready For What’s Coming

Ecclesiastes 3:1
“To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven.”

We are all aware that Life moves in seasons. Some are bright and full of promise. Others feel like long winters where nothing seems to grow.
But Scripture reminds us that every season carries a purpose. Nothing is random in the Hands of God.

Intro Music By: Mike Outland

Unexpected Favor

Psalm 106:46
“He made them also to be pitied of all those that carried them captives.”

There are moments in life when we feel like we have being held captive to circumstances we did not choose.
Doors close without explanation and Opportunities seem to fade for no apparent reason .
We may even wonder if we have somehow stepped outside of God’s will.
But Psalm 106:46 gives us a powerful and comforting reminder that even in the midst of the captive mindset, God can cause favor to rise up in unexpected places.
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The Potter Knows

Jeremiah 18:2-4
2 Arise, and go down to the potter's house, and there I will cause thee to hear my words.
3 Then I went down to the potter's house, and, behold, he wrought a work on the wheels.
4 And the vessel that he made of clay was marred in the hand of the potter: so he made it again another vessel, as seemed good to the potter to make it.

It’s so important to know that our lives are not random moments spinning without a purpose.
These verses remind us...

Keep Moving Forward

Philippians 3:13–14
13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before,
14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

There is something powerful and important about the word press.
It implies resistance and It suggests something that takes effort.
It seems to acknowledge that moving forward is not always easy.
Yet Paul said, “This one thing I do.” Not ten things...

Getting To The Root

Matthew 7:17-18
17 Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit.
18 A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.

Every fruit starts in the root.

If You walk into an orchard and see that the apples are all bad, you don’t blame the apples, You look at the tree.
The fruit simply reveals what is really going on beneath the surface.
Yet in our spiritual lives, we often sp...

Acceptance by God is settled through Christ. It is not fragile. It does not rise and fall with opinions or circumstances. It is rooted in a relationship through the Blood of Jesus Christ.
That truth alone can steady your heart that perhaps has grown tired from trying to always measure up to others expectations.

Many believers quietly struggle with this.
We say we trust God, yet we still measure ourselves by the reactions of others. Their praise, their silence, their agreement, their disapproval.

Intro Music By: Mike Outland

Your Response Matters

James 1:19 — “Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:”

Each Sunday morning some of us gather for prayer before the days Worship service begins.
In those moments we often ask the Lord for something simple but very powerful: that He would help us see with Spiritual eyesight, hear with Spiritual ears tuned toward Truth, and respond wisely to whatever the day brings.
That prayer lines us up with the instruction in James which is to be swift to hear, slow to speak, and sl...

Learning To Fly

Learning to fly is not about trying to escape life, it is about rising above the challenges of life.
Long before a bird ever leaves the nest, it learns to trust the strength it was given and the air that will carry it once it Learns to fly.
In much the same way, our walk with God is a daily lesson in trust. Not once. Not occasionally. But moment by moment.

Intro Music By: Mike Outland

Song: “LEARNING TO FLY” written and composed by: Eddie B. Woodard

God’s Plan For You – Deliverance

Our key verse in this week has been:
1 Peter 5:8 — “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour.”

This reveals the enemy’s intentions, but the very next verse reveals the believer’s response and God’s direction.

1 Peter 5:9 — “Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.”

What we see is God never points out a threat without also giving us a strategy.
His...

The Enemy’s Plan For You – Pt. 4: Destruction

Scripture warns us that the enemy never stops at simple doubt or discouragement. His path, if left unchecked, always moves toward destruction. Jesus made this plain in
John 10:10
10 The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.

That is not just some poetic type saying, it is a spiritual reality.
The enemy’s goal is not merely to make life difficult; it is to tear d...

The Enemy’s Plan For You – PT. 3: Depression

In this series we’ve looked at how the enemy often works in stages, first doubt, which if left unchecked will lead to discouragement.
If those seeds are left unattended, they can grow heavier, sometimes settling into what the Bible refers to as Spiritual heaviness or becoming “Dismayed”, or to become depressed.

Our verse for this series remains:
1 Peter 5:8 — “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour.”
But in the context of this subject, God enc...

The Enemy’s Plan For You – Part 2: Discouragement
1 Peter 5:8 — “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour.”

Discouragement is often the second step in the enemy’s plan against us.
As we said yesterday, first comes doubt, that quiet whisper that questions what God has said.
Then comes discouragement, a heavy feeling that makes you question whether it’s even worth it to keep going.

Intro Music By: Eddie B. Woodard

The Enemy’s Plan For You — Part 1: Doubt
1 Peter 5:8
“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:”

It is important for us to know that The enemy rarely begins with open attack.
He begins with a question. A whisper. A seed of uncertainty.
His first step is not destruction — it is doubt.

Intro Music By: Mike Outland

HOW YOU SEE IT
2 Corinthians 4:17-18
17 For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;
18 While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.

Every day arrives with a mixture of moments. Some are very encouraging.
Others are inconvenient, frustrating, or even heavy.
Most of the time, Before noon, most of us will have...

What Will Remain
John 15:16 (KJV)
“Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.”

It is humbling to know that we are chosen on purpose for a purpose.
Jesus tells His followers that their calling is not accidental, not random, and not temporary.
It is intentional in order to be fruitful, and not just fruitful for the moment, but fruitful in a...

What Will Remain
John 15:16 (KJV)
“Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.”

It is humbling to know that we are chosen on purpose for a purpose.
Jesus tells His followers that their calling is not accidental, not random, and not temporary.
It is intentional in order to be fruitful, and not just fruitful for the moment, but fruitful in a...

FEELING OVERWHELMED
Matthew 6:33
Our Focus should not be on the Problem but on the Provider.

When life feels overwhelming and the weight of the world presses hard on your shoulders, Matthew 6:33 offers a calming reminder: “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” This verse invites us to shift our focus from the chaos around us to the God who holds everything together. Instead of letting anxiety rule the moment, Jesus teaches us to realign our priorities—His presence first, His peace first, His purpos...

Painful Positions
Genesis 50:19–21
19 And Joseph said unto them, Fear not: for am I in the place of God?
20 But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive.
21 Now therefore fear ye not: I will nourish you, and your little ones. And he comforted them, and spake kindly unto them.

There are seasons in life when we find ourselves standing in a place we never would have chosen. A painful position. A place that seems un...

The Key To Self Control
Galatians 5:22–23
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.”

There are moments in all our lives when the biggest battles we fight are not with other people, but within ourselves. Maybe it’s a quick reaction, or a sharp word.
It could be an impulsive decision made too fast without prayer or wise counsel.
Most of our regrets don’t come from what we’ve carefully thought through, they come from what we rushed into.
...

WHERE ARE YOU GOING
Life is always moving forward, and whether we realize it or not, we are constantly making choices that shape our direction.

Along the way, we are met with options. Some are meant to help us. Others are placed in our path to slow us down, distract us, or pull us away from where God is leading.

John 16:12-13
12 I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now.
13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth...