Podcast: Following God's Lead (Life as a Military Chaplain)
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The Early Church & Their Thoughts About Christmas
Help your family celebrate Christmas, with a historical twist, by looking at the early church's thoughts about Christmas.
In this podcast Dr. Ricketts and Dr. Skinner explore some of the current trends to help families stay focused on Christ’s birth at Christmas. They will take a look at some thoughts of the historical and early church surrounding Christmas celebrations and how/why/where some of them developed.
Explaining Grace to a Child
In the second chapter of Romans, the apostle Paul talks about what draws people to Jesus. After describing all the things people have done to reject God, he asks, “Do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, tolerance and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness leads you toward repentance?” (Romans 2:4, emphasis added). Read More
Feeling Like a Failure....?
We all have felt like a failure at some point in time. If that's you right now, consider taking 11 minutes of your time to listen to Big Daddy Weave talk about the story behind the song "Redeemed." His story brings great perspective for us when we simply cannot find a way to feel good about ourselves. Let this encourage you to see yourself the way God sees you.....He sees you as loved and redeemed, and He's not done with you yet.
Pastors Rejecting Therapy
Nevertheless, many Christians, including some influential pastors, are not only suspicious of mental health interventions such as medication and therapy, but actively campaign against them. Read More