Taking A Closer Look

Overall Theme

When we set out to read the Bible do we know the main message it contains and the overall theme that it is presenting to us?  While many might, there is also a large percentage of us that do not know and because of that we struggle with understanding and gaining that confidence as a result.  This episode will help by identifying this for our audience showing how everything comes together once we see this one overarching truth that is laid out for us in the pages of Scripture.  We hope you enjoy!!!

2nd Chances

This episode is going to address something that we are rarely taught or encouraged to do and offer in this life giving someone a 2nd chance.  No, we are shown that we should have "no mercy," offer "no compassion," give no "2nd chances," and forgiveness.  It is a sad reality that we all too often experience but that is not what the Bible teaches and that is seen in many places but also in a section we would not expect to find it because it is seen with Cain from the story of Cain and Abel.  He is given a 2nd chance by God and that is something we certainly need to Take A Closer Look at and will do so in this show.  Enjoy!!!

Drama

In this episode we are going to emphasize something we all struggle with as human beings feeling the pull to be drawn to drama but specifically drama resulting in conflict.  For some reason we all are drawn to this and must become aware that this is the case and is found all the way back at the beginning of our story.  The account dealing with Cain and Abel shows how strong this desire is, but we must master it just like God said revealing the kind of power we all possess.  We cover that and much more in this episode.  

On Second Thought

We are going to focus on two areas that present us with challenges and issues in our lives focusing on our thoughts and emotions and how those many times impact us in very negative ways.  In the story of Cain and Abel these are addressed where we are shown the trouble that comes to Cain because of these but also the way to deal with them and overcome through the actions we take, not allowing our thoughts and emotions to rule over our lives.  We can learn how to practice self-control through the help that the Lord provides for us.  This is in no way an exhaustive look into these issues but simply hopes to introduce them as a starting point so we can begin to move forward.  

The Secret to Success

In this episode we try to shine some light on the topic of success and how it can be achieved in our lives.  Are there quick methods that produce it, are there short cuts we can take in order to speed up our ability to acquire success?  The answer should not shock us but many times it does just that and in the process might produce some resistance too.  That is one of the questions we try to tackle and much more as we take a look into this very pressing issue.  

Looking Ahead to A New Year

In this episode we are going to look ahead to what we are going to be covering in the upcoming year by focusing on some of our previous episodes.  These topics are going to come up again and will help us as we do go forward.  I want to thank you for tuning in and listening!!!  We are very excited to continue this pursuit in the upcoming year.  

The Promise that was Kept at Christmas

With it being Christmas time we have been focusing on the promises that were made to Mary and Joseph about the Child that was to be born.  Both of them were told that they would be the parents of the Son of the Most High being Emmanuel and they listened and accepted the Word of God being wonderful examples of faith for us, but we also looked at where the beginning of this story found its start and that takes us back.  Back in time all the way back to the very beginning itself being found in the book of Genesis.  It is here that the original promise was made and it has everything to do with Christmas.  Enjoy!!!

Reading Through The Bible in '26

In this episode we provide some helpful tips and information that will help people begin reading their Bibles in the upcoming year.  Many of us are intimidated when we think about actually reading through Scripture, but when we break it down and use the tools that we have access to today that daunting task becomes a real possibility.  

The Gift of God

We are beginning to focus on the holiday of Christmas trying to highlight why it is so special.  God provides the world with the greatest gift it could ever hope to receive and that is stated in multiple places within the Bible.  The strange part is that even though we hear it and can understand what it is saying, we still find it difficult to accept because it sounds too good to be true.  I think we have all felt that feeling before but that is where the idea of a gift comes into view.  When someone gives us gifts, we all know that means and the same is true with God too.  

Our Attitude Makes All the Difference

Our attitude matters and that is especially true with Thanksgiving coming up.  In this episode we used the story of Cain and Abel to help us see just how important this is not only in our day to day lives but also with how we view God.  We all have so much to be thankful for and must see it and offer God heartfelt thanks and gratitude during this holiday season and beyond.