~Walking In The Light~
In this podcast, Elders Randall & DeBorrah K. Ogans share biblically based insight, guidance, and advice on Life & Living, Marriage & Relationships, Family & Parenting, Faith & Belief, Church & Religion, Spiritual Health, and more. Weekly episodes encourage listeners to live life out loud, walking/living in the light, doing what the Lord requires of us in every area of life. What does the Lord require of us? To act justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with our God.Jesus said "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of l...
God's Perfect Love Casts Out Fear
In this episode we're diving into something pretty fundamental. Tackling fear and finding real lasting hope.
We offer guidance for facing current challenges and maintaining optimism for the future through faith in God. Emphasizing that God's love overcomes fear highlighting the example of King David's trust and victory as inspiration.
We encourage leaning on God's presence and wisdom, viewing trials as opportunities for growth, and recognizing that God's word and spirit are a source of strength and guidance.
Trials develop endurance, the ability to persevere through difficulties. Endurance strengthens character, fostering inner strength and re...
The Faithful Good Shepherd - Psalm 23
The 23rd Psalm is considered extraordinarily beautiful and important because it profoundly illustrates the intimate and loving relationship between the Lord and His people, using the metaphor of a shepherd caring for his sheep. It reveals God's constant provision, protection, guidance, and enduring presence throughout all of life's circumstances, offering comfort and hope.
Like a shepherd who knows, protects, guides, and provides for his flock, God offers us security, provision for our needs (both material and spiritual), direction on the right paths, comfort in difficult times (even "the valley of the shadow of death"), and a...
Resurrection Sunday
Jesus Christ resurrection from the dead was a pivotal event, the ultimate victory over sin, death, and the grave. "RESURRECTION SUNDAY" is a day to celebrate this triumph and the divine power of Jesus Christ.
The resurrection of Jesus Christ conveys a powerful message of hope, salvation, and eternal life. It signifies God's immense love for humanity, demonstrated through the sacrifice and subsequent victory of Jesus over sin and death.
Believers are assured that through faith in Jesus Christ and his resurrection, they too can experience forgiveness, redemption, and t...
Palm Sunday: A Day To Remember
Palm Sunday is a day to remember. It is the day the Church celebrates Jesus being acknowledged as the Messiah, riding on a donkey into the city of Jerusalem. Crowds laid down palm branches and cloaks in his path signifying honor and royalty. It marks the beginning of what Christians call "Holy Week".
What's amazing is that on Palm Sunday, the people were crying "Hosanna, Hosanna" which means "Blessed is He who is to come and comes in the name of the Lord God!". But the following week they were shouting "Crucify Him".
Palm Sunday a...
1 John - Back To Basic Christianity
"God is Light" and "God is Love".
As Light, there is no darkness in Him. As Love, God demonstrates pure and eternal love through Jesus Christ. This nature of God has implications for how believers should live, urging them to walk in the light and love one another.
A primary purpose of 1 John is to assure believers of their confidence and assurance in the Light of God,and their fellowship with Him. John emphasizes that he writes these things so that believers "may know that you have eternal life." Not to just think or hope, b...
Psalm 2 – Submission To God’s Sovereign Rule & Authority
Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing? The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the Lord, and against his anointed, saying, Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us.
He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the Lord shall have them in derision.
Psalm 2 is a Messianic prophecy that foretells Jesus Christ's coronation and sovereign authority. It emphasizes the importance of submitting to God's rule, highlighting His ultimate power and the fu...
Psalm 1 - The Prescription To Be Blessed
How often do you hear people say "be blessed" or "have a blessed day". Or maybe even tell you that you are blessed?
What does it mean to "be blessed" ?
In this episode, we explore "how" to be blessed. God has told us in Psalm 1.
This Psalm clarifies that blessing signifies God's favor, leading to happiness and well-being that transcends circumstances.
True blessing is associated with avoiding the counsel of the ungodly and instead finding delight in God's Word. Furthermore, meditating on and obeying God's Word leads to a f...
Galatians - Justification By Faith
In this episode we examine the Book of Galatians and Justification By Faith. The Apostle Paul penned this letter to the churches in this region, Galatia, and it is still relevant to the church today. It has caused a lot of debate over the centuries, as to how are we made right with God.
Justification By Faith is the belief that individuals are made right with God not through their own efforts or obedience to the Jewish law, but through their faith in Jesus Christ.
Christ fulfilled the law, so that believers are...
Soaring Above Like An Eagle
The world is currently experiencing some turbulent times. These encompass geopolitical conflicts like the war between Russia and Ukraine, domestic issues such as chaos in government, mass shootings, racial tensions, erosion of the moral fabric, and a rise in deceit. These factors contribute to an atmosphere of turmoil and uncertainty, which can drag you down, and zap your strength.
However, you can "soar" above the current turbulence, like an eagle.
"Soaring" above the turbulence means focusing on God and trusting in His care, especially when facing uncontrollable circumstances. It involves adjusting one's flight, si...
A Great Marriage
Ever wonder what the secret is to a really great marriage. Not just good, but Great. The kind that lasts, really lasts, like decades?
Some ask the question, is a Great Marriage still possible? Well, we know first-hand that it is still possible, which we will discuss in this episode.
We will start by first taking a look at, who created marriage in the first place, and second, what we believe a great marriage consists of. Finally, we’re going to get a little personal, and share some information about our marriage.
Grea...