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The purpose of this podcast is to encourage young men who are seeking Biblical wisdom in a culture that grows ever more intolerant to godly manhood. As a young man myself, I desire to come alongside the guys who are special in my life and share my experiences and my struggles, and unearth what the scriptures say about what it means to be a "man after God's own heart."
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The purpose of this podcast is to encourage young men who are seeking Biblical wisdom in a culture that grows ever more intolerant to godly manhood. As a young man myself, I desire to come alongside the guys who are special in my life and share my experiences and my struggles, and unearth what the scriptures say about what it means to be a "man after God's own heart."
In this episode, I answer the question of how we should treat those in the LGBTQ community. This was inspired by a comment from a listener who wanted to know how they should love their gay friend. It is not a question that the Bible calls homosexuality a sin. Those who wish to deny it will have to jump through many hoops and contort many scriptures in order to come to the conclusion that it is anything but. If the Bible is not useful for revealing truth, and the literal parts should not be taken literally, each individual must define truth for themselves, and that is exactly what we see happening. There are as many "truths" about sexuality as their are people to create them. But for us who do see the Bible as the truth, we are left with the question, "how are we supposed to treat our friends who are participating in sin?" The first step we have to take is to find out whether this person would consider themselves a Christian, a true disciple of Jesus. This will determine what advice we are supposed to take from the scripture. There are, however, three steps that we should take with those who are struggling with homosexuality, whether they consider themselves a Christian or not. 1. Consider how God sees them. When God looks at any person caught in sin, he sees a lost child. That child may be angry with the world, angry at themselves, angry at God, but they are probably scared and confused because these emotions are byproducts of sin. Better to pity and pursue them with truth than condemn and avoid them. God is the ultimate judge and hates sin more than any of us, but he does not leave people to flounder without help, and we should not either. 2. Pray for them. Prayer is the weapon that no one can stop. It cuts through all defenses and can penetrate any wall. The stubborn heart of a sinner is no match for the persistent prayers of a saint. If you have a friend who is battling the sin of homosexuality, you need to offer them the aid of your prayers. They ought to be many and filled with fervent desire to see a change in the other person. 3. Keep the conversation going. Make sure that they know you want the ultimate good for them. Let them know you love them, that you care about them. They may cut you out of their life if you don't approve of their homosexuality, but don't cut yourself out of theirs. I would suggest that you ask them questions about what they are feeling, what questions they have asked themselves, what prayers they have prayed. They are still a human being and desire to be known and loved, and God has placed you in their life to do just that. If your friend happens to be part of their church and wants to follow God truly, it may be appropriate to confront them about their sin. This is always better to do with the help of a pastor. If you are a young person, it may be appropriate to talk to your youth pastor and have them talk to your friend with you. If you are an adult, seek the help of your senior pastor. Do not do anything that is going to completely destroy your relationship with the individual. If they are stubborn and will not hear the truth, the pastor ought to put them out of the church temporarily and you are not to associate with them or even eat with them. This is a hard and explicit command from Paul as you wait for your brother/sister to return to the fold Our Christian obligation is love for all people. We must do everything we can to see as many people in that community come to know Jesus as the savior, and it starts with a conversation. Thank you for listening to the Strengthened Hands Podcast! Don't forget to send comments to strengthenmyhands@gmail.com for comments, questions or future podcast ideas!Strengthened Hands Podcast on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2HzPSrQ2RzhCdhqBqsTwWg Follow us on Instagram and Facebook: IG: @strengthenedhands FB: Strengthened Hands Support us by checking out our Etsy Shop! https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrengthenedHands…
Sabbath was instituted by God on the Seventh day of creation when he rested from all of his works. God later gave it as a command to the Israelites that they also should rest on the Sabbath day in honor of God and his ability to provide for them. This is the Fourth Commandment: "Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six day shall you labor, and do all your work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the Lord your God. " (Exodus 20:8-10a) In the New testament, after the arrival of Jesus, we receive this massage from Paul. He says "Therefore let no one pass judgment on you in questions of food and drink, or with regard to a festival or a new moon or a Sabbath. " (Colossians 2:16) Does this mean that we are no longer required to keep the Sabbath? The answer is sprinkled throughout the New Testament scriptures and can be thus difficult to apprehend, The answer is that we do not need to observe the Sabbath in the same way that it was laid out in the Fourth Commandment. How can this be? Let's look at Paul again. Colossians 2:17 - "These are a shadow of the things to come, but the substance belongs to Christ." And Jesus speaks: Matthew 5:17 - “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. The Sabbath provided a temporary rest, one day a week. Now we find our rest in Jesus, whom we have access to 24/7. If you want to take a dedicated Sabbath day, you are permitted to do so, but it is not a requirement of God any longer. "One person esteems one day as better than another, while another esteems all days alike. Each one should be fully convinced in his own mind. The one who observes the day, observes it in honor of the Lord." (Romans 14:5-6) "The faith that you have, keep between yourself and God. Blessed is the one who has no reason to pass judgment on himself for what he approves. " (22) I am making this episode so that others will see that TODAY is the day of rest, as David wrote in his Psalms. "Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts, as at Meribah, as on the day at Massah in the wilderness," (Psalm 95:8) "Since therefore it remains for some to enter it, and those who formerly received the good news failed to enter because of disobedience, again he appoints a certain day, 'Today,' saying through David so long afterward, in the words already quoted, 'Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts.' For if Joshua had given them rest, God would not have spoken of another day later on. So then, there remains a Sabbath rest for the people of God, for whoever has entered God’s rest has also rested from his works as God did from his." (Hebrews 4:6-10) Our rest can be found daily in God because of Jesus Christ, the fulfillment of the Law. We do not have to wait for Sunday or Saturday to find our rest, we can find it here, now, in this present moment. When everything is going wrong, when you are full of stress and anxiety, you can find rest in Jesus Christ. "The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul." (Psalm 23:1-3a) If you enjoy the podcast, download it, share it, and give us a rating! You are helping to spread the word to more people that need these tools. Thank you for listening to the Strengthened Hands Podcast! Don't forget to send comments to strengthenmyhands@gmail.com for comments, questions or future podcast ideas! Strengthened Hands Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2HzPSrQ2RzhCdhqBqsTwWg Follow us on Instagram and Facebook: IG: @strengthenedhands FB: Strengthened Hands Support us by checking out our Etsy Shop! Get "SABBATH MODE: ON" shirt here! https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrengthenedHands…
Let's set the scene: the faltering University of Michigan football team is up against their powerhouse nemesis Ohio St. in their annual rivalry game. Ohio State comes into the game favored to win by a landslide, both by sports analysts and football fans everywhere. When the game is over, one team stands victorious, but it is not Ohio State. Michigan wins the game 13-10 and celebrates in the middle of the field. As if the shame was not enough for Ohio State, Michigan raises the University of Michigan flag in the middle of Ohio Stadium as a taunt to the defeated team. A melee ensues, the police get involved, and both teams are given a hefty fine. What do we learn from this story? That immaturity has consequences. The world celebrates immaturity. From destructive TikTok trends like the "devious lick" challenge, to prank videos on YouTube reaching audiences of millions, the impressionable minds of a young generation are susceptible to the lure of quick popularity and fame, if only they will reject sound wisdom and mature behavior. In this episode, we are going to look at 7 statements about maturity that will be helpful to you if you would like to live a productive, honorable, successful, and happy life. 1. Mature people understand actions and consequences 2. Mature people give respect to others, especially godly authorities 3. Mature people are fountains, not drains 4. Mature people exhibit honorable behavior 5. Mature people have an “I can” mentality 6. Mature people make their own decisions 7. Mature people are Christlike people In scriptures, we are told that Jesus "grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and with man." - Luke 2:52 If Jesus grew in wisdom, we certainly need to grow in wisdom! Maturity is a process, but you can take intentional steps to reaching maturity faster. The Strengthened Hands Podcast is designed to be a helpful tool, putting practical, scriptural principles into your hands with which you can make decisions that will change your life. That is mature thinking, and just so happens to be point number 6. If you enjoy the podcast, download it, share it, and give us a rating! You are helping to spread the word to more people that need these tools. Thank you for listening to the Strengthened Hands Podcast! Don't forget to send comments to strengthenmyhands@gmail.com for comments, questions or future podcast ideas! Strengthened Hands Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2HzPSrQ2RzhCdhqBqsTwWg Follow us on Instagram and Facebook: IG: @strengthenedhands FB: Strengthened Hands Support us by checking out our Etsy Shop! https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrengthenedHands…
In this episode, we are exploring the idea that God wants to speak to you, and that he can speak to you in very real ways. Through these questions that I cover, I hope and pray that it will become clear to you that talking to God is not only possible, but simple and necessary. The questions are: Does God want to speak to you? How does God speak? When does God speak? How do we speak to God? The simple answer to the first question is yes, God wants to speak to you. In fact, there is nothing that God would not give up in order to have a relationship with you, His beloved creation. "For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son that whosoever believeth in him shall not perish but have everlasting life." - John 3:16 God sent his Son to be the sacrifice that atoned for sin, our wickedness, our lying, cheating, stealing, lusting, hatred, and idolatry. Jesus took the punishment we deserved, death on a cross, and extended us everlasting life when he proved he had power over the grave by his resurrection. The second question has several answers. The Bible says that "The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork." - Psalm 19:1 and "Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world." - Hebrews 1:1-2 God speaks to us through the creation, a constant reminder of his presence in our lives. He also speaks through the testimony of his Son, Jesus Christ. God also speaks directly to us in prayer through thoughts and impressions given to us by the Holy Spirit, as well as through the Bible, his Word. God is constantly speaking to us, and hearing him simply depends on the level of our desire and diligence to listen for his voice. "And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him." - Hebrews 11:6 Lastly, we speak to God through prayer. When we pray, we are trusting him to change us for the better. He already knows everything within our hearts, prayer is simply a way of surrendering ourselves to him and allowing him to do with us what he wills. Luckily, he wants only what is best. I hope and pray that this episode makes you hungry to hear God's voice, to repent of your sins, and to see Jesus as the one and only king of your life. Thank you for listening to the Strengthened Hands Podcast! If you loved this episode, download it and send it to a friend! All good things are meant to be shared! Don't forget to send comments to strengthenmyhands@gmail.com for comments, questions or future podcast ideas! Visit our YouTube channel to see video versions of the Strengthened Hands Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2HzPSrQ2RzhCdhqBqsTwWg Support us by checking out our Etsy Shop! https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrengthenedHands…
Ever heard this one? "Anything you can do, I can do better?" All people have a tendency toward comparison. Social media algorithms feed on comparisons between people, so it is no wonder that thousands and millions of people struggle with comparison. You will either think too highly of yourself, or too lowly, and neither one of these things is healthy or Biblical. "For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think with sober judgment, each according to the measure of faith that God has assigned." - Romans 12:3 In this episode, I hope to expose comparisons and the underlying, deep-seated pride that lives in us. Once we do that, we can surrender that pride to the Lord and start living focused, effective lives rather than distracted, self-centered ones. You may start by asking the question, "who do I compare myself to?" Perhaps it is someone that, in all reality, you respect because of their unique gifting, a gifting that you are jealous of. Or perhaps it is someone you despise or think little of, that you think is beneath you in some way. Whatever the case, we must know that comparison, when founded in pride, is destructive, and the problem lies with us, not with the other person. The story of the tax collector and the Pharisee demonstrates how the motivation of our actions becomes extremely important for producing the life and work that God desires. The Pharisee went in to the synagogue to praise his own good deeds, not to honor God. The tax collector went in with a spirit of humility and contrition in order that he may be made right with God. We must have that same motive in our actions if we are to walk through life justified. Our motivation is simply this: to give glory to God in everything that we do, taking none for ourselves. When we do this, thoughts of worthlessness and pride and all negative comparisons are laid lifeless at the foot of the cross. Thank you for listening to the Strengthened Hands Podcast! Don't forget to send comments to strengthenmyhands@gmail.com for comments, questions or future podcast ideas! Visit our YouTube channel to see video versions of the Strengthened Hands Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2HzPSrQ2RzhCdhqBqsTwWg Support us by checking out our Etsy Shop! https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrengthenedHands…
Here's the scenario: you're a new college student and you have just been invited to go on an adventure with you new friends, but you have a test coming up early tomorrow. What do you do? Do you study and miss hanging out with your buddies, or do you run the risk of doing poorly on the test? In this episode we are discussing priorities, deciding what we are going to do with the time that we have. "Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil." — Ephesians 5:15-16 In this episode, I cover six major areas of life that need to be prioritized, all in good time. First is your spiritual life, then areas of study, financial goals, relationship goals, physical goals, and hobbies/rest. All of these have a rightful place in our lives and need to in good balance with each other. If you are like me, you need things simple, and so this whole episode may be summed up by one verse: "But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you." — Matthew 6:33 Thank you for listening to the Strengthened Hands Podcast! Don't forget to send comments to strengthenmyhands@gmail.com for comments, questions or future podcast ideas! Visit our YouTube channel to see video versions of the Strengthened Hands Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2HzPSrQ2RzhCdhqBqsTwWg Support us by checking out our Etsy Shop! https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrengthenedHands…
What is a woman? An excellent question for an increasingly confused culture. A woman is a beautiful being, created in God's image, designed to be the perfect helpmate of man. The woman is strong where man is weak. She reflects man as man reflects God. "Then the Lord God said, 'It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him.'” - Genesis 2:18 "Then the man said, 'This at last is bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man.'" - Genesis 2:23 "For the husband is the head of the wife even as Christ is the head of the church, his body, and is himself its Savior. Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit in everything to their husbands." - Ephesians 5:23-24 As a podcast for men, you might be thinking, why are we talking about women? If you are going to be a husband, you need to know what a woman is and what a woman needs. If a woman is going to submit to you, you need to make sure she is submitting to a God-fearing, humble, and hard-working man. In this episode, I get the privilege of interviewing my wife Emily as we discuss some hot topic issues like the role of a wife, submission, the authority of the husband, and feminism. It is a helpful discussion for both men and women alike. Thank you for listening to the Strengthened Hands Podcast! Don't forget to send comments to strengthenmyhands@gmail.com for comments, questions or future podcast ideas! Visit our YouTube channel to see video versions of the Strengthened Hands Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2HzPSrQ2RzhCdhqBqsTwWg Support us by checking out our Etsy Shop! https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrengthenedHands Share the episode with your friends and make sure to follow the podcast so you don't miss any new episodes! Check out Convo Collections for cute Christian clothing! https://convocollections.com/…
Who taught you how to read? Who taught you how to add and subtract? Who introduced you to your favorite show, or gave you advice that shaped your life? Your life and mine is more influenced by other people than we sometimes care to admit. We all want to take the credit for everything we know and everything we've achieved. But "[w]hat do you have that you did not receive? If then you received it, why do you boast as if you did not receive it?" - 1 Corinthians 4:7 In order to be effective in this world, we have to be willing to receive wisdom from the people around us. We must not be prideful and stubborn, claiming that we did it all on our own. Scripture has a lot to say about wisdom, and that is what we are going to talk about in this episode. What are some practical principles that will guide you as you assimilate godly wisdom? Firstly and most importantly, we must recognize that all true wisdom comes from the fear of the Lord. "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight." - Proverbs 9:10 The fear of the Lord and a knowledge of the scriptures will allow us to filter out false wisdom and receive true wisdom. Secondly, we must recognize that wisdom can come from any source. Even a broken clock is right twice a day, and the same is true of worldly wisdom. We can use worldly wisdom to reach people for the Gospel, and we should not be afraid to use it to our advantage. "Remember also your Creator in the days of your youth, before the evil days come and the years draw near of which you will say, 'I have no pleasure in them';" - Ecclesiastes 12:1 If you can apply these principles in your youth, it will spare you much pain and bring prosperity and joy to your life for years to come. This is my desire for you, and the intention behind making this episode. Thank you for listening to the Strengthened Hands Podcast! Don't forget to send comments to strengthenmyhands@gmail.com for comments, questions or future podcast ideas! Visit our YouTube channel to see video versions of the Strengthened Hands Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2HzPSrQ2RzhCdhqBqsTwWg Support us by checking out our Etsy Shop! https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrengthenedHands Share the episode with your friends and make sure to follow the podcast so you don't miss any new episodes!…
What would you say if I told you the sky were green? Would you believe me? It would be silly if you did, because the sky always is and always has been blue. There are some things in life that are just fact. It does not matter how we think or how we feel about them. Today, we are going to cover some hard issues that, according to God's Word, no matter how you feel about them, are simply fact. Fact: Salvation is received by faith, not by works. Fact: Abortion is wrong, and Christians should not support the abortion industry. Fact: Sex outside of marriage is not an acceptable practice for Christians. Fact: Homosexuality is wrong, and Christians should not support the practice of it. Fact: Foul language is not acceptable to Christians under any circumstance. If you are still reading this, I thank you for persevering. It is not my intention to offend anyone, but to deposit truth into your life, real truth that can be trusted and acted upon. God has spoken clearly to us in His Word, and it is important not to skip over the parts that are hard to hear, no matter how hard they may be. I pray that God would use this episode to reveal himself to you, and that you would be able to stand firm upon the Word the next time someone tries to undermine the truth God has revealed. Thank you for listening to the Strengthened Hands Podcast! Don't forget to send comments to strengthenmyhands@gmail.com for comments, questions or future podcast ideas! Visit our YouTube channel to see video versions of the Strengthened Hands Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2HzPSrQ2RzhCdhqBqsTwWg Support us by checking out our Etsy Shop! https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrengthenedHands Share the episode with your friends and make sure to follow the podcast so you don't miss any new episodes!…
"This is your life: are you who you want to be? This is your life: is it everything you dreamed that it would be when the world was younger and you had everything to lose?" More is not just an amazing lyric from a Switchfoot song, this is the thought provoking, beating heart of this installment of the Strengthened Hands Podcast! I don't know about you, but I find that I am ever in such a rush to do grand works for the Lord that I rush by the opportunities to serve Him now, in the present. I don't want to do that anymore, and I hope that through this podcast and the Biblical advice contained, you will find yourself slowing down, too. God has created you for good works. "For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them." Ephesians 2:10 Your life is full of opportunities to be a blessing, here, now. No matter what your station, no matter your gifting, the Lord is ready to give you opportunities to bless yourself, bless others, and bring glory to Him. And who wouldn't want that? Today, let's turn the dial down to one, slow down, and do our due diligence. Thank you for listening to the Strengthened Hands Podcast! Don't forget to send comments to strengthenmyhands@gmail.com for comments, questions or future podcast ideas! Visit our YouTube channel to see video versions of the Strengthened Hands Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2HzPSrQ2RzhCdhqBqsTwWg Support us by checking out our Etsy Shop! https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrengthenedHands Share the episode with your friends and make sure to follow the podcast so you don't miss any new episodes!…
If dogs are a man's best friend, passivity is man's greatest enemy. It takes courage and strength for a man to step up and lead his wife and be the master of his home. It is not as easy as it seems, as any married man can attest. Today, we are going to look at three key traits every husband should exhibit as he looks to lead in his marriage. 1. Authority: The man is supposed to be the authority in the home, as indicated by Ephesians 5:23. This means that when hard decisions must be made, the man must be ready to make the final call. This can be intimidating, but this is God's call on your life. Your wife will appreciate it more than you know. Even if the choice you make doesn't work out in the end, as long as you are listening to God and His Word, she will respect you for making it. 2. Submission: Submission to God and His Word ensures that the authority you have been given remains a blessing and not a curse. You will be a leader, not a dictator; a brave, caring spouse, not a tyrant. As the wife submits to you, you must submit to God's Word. You are also responsible for submitting to your wife when she notices the blind spots in your leadership and points them out. 3. Sacrifice: Jesus modeled perfect sacrifice for us, so there is no mistaking how high the bar is set for husbands. In every situation, we must be prepared to lay down our lives, our wills, and our ambitions to pursue the best for our wives and families. Time, attention, money, energy--all these you must be willing to sacrifice for your family. After reading all of this, you may feel like this is too much responsibility for one person. To the man who is weighed down under doubt, the one who thinks he will never be able to lead his family, I point you to this verse. "Trust in the Lord with all of your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. In all of your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths." - Proverbs 3:5-6 Thank you for listening to the Strengthened Hands Podcast! Don't forget to send comments to strengthenmyhands@gmail.com for comments, questions or future podcast ideas! Visit our YouTube channel to see video versions of the Strengthened Hands Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2HzPSrQ2RzhCdhqBqsTwWg Support us by checking out our Etsy Shop! https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrengthenedHands Share the episode with your friends and make sure to follow the podcast so you don't miss any new episodes!…
"Why don't I care about other people? Why does my brain work this way? Am I broken? What is wrong with me?" If you find yourself asking these questions, this podcast is for you. This is one of the most horrifying thoughts a person can have because it undercuts and calls into question the sincerity and goodness of every action that you do. "Am I doing this selfishly, or am I truly thinking of others?" Relationships are messy. They are messy between friends, family, spouses, siblings, and strangers. We are supposed to exhibit the utmost care for others, even thinking of others as greater than ourselves (Philippians 2:3), but this is extremely difficult. You may find that even with the people you are "supposed to be close to", you don't love them the way you're supposed to, the way you want to, the way you ought to. You don't love your neighbor as yourself. So what are we to do in this situation? God's word has the answers for us in James 3:13-18 and 4:1-10. We have a lot of emotions that are going on inside of us all the time, wars of ambitions and jealousy. These emotions make it difficult to parse out true intentions and motives, but with God's truth as our aid, our care for other people can grow. Don't forget to send comments to strengthenmyhands@gmail.com for comments, questions or future podcast ideas! Visit our YouTube channel to see video versions of the Strengthened Hands Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2HzPSrQ2RzhCdhqBqsTwWg Support us by checking out our Etsy Shop! https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrengthenedHands Share the episode with your friends and make sure to follow the podcast so you don't miss any new episodes!…
There are a lot of people in the world, and no two are the same. Some people love to sing, some are deathly afraid of singing. Some people love ice cream, some would prefer cake. Others are die hard sports fans while others couldn't care less. But one thing that every person has in common is that all people love to be respected. It's in our human nature to feel like we are important and recognized. When we don't feel important or recognized, this is known as disrespect. Respect is something that seems to have gone out of fashion with the passage of time. Parents are no longer respected or obeyed, governmental authorities are daily disparaged and criticized, friends mistreat each other for no cause, and elders no longer hold the same status that required young people to give up their seats or hold doors open or say "yes, sir," or "no ma'am." This is not only a social problem, but a spiritual problem. God has high expectations for the respect we are to show to one another, and this is what we are going to look into on today's episode. Jesus said "Whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets." (Matthew 7:12) This is the golden rule, and as Jesus so clearly puts it, if we were able to just do these two simple things perpetually, we would be keeping the entire Law. However, we are not able to do this. "For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh, for these are opposed to each other, to keep you from doing the things you want to do." (Galatians 5:17) However, God is patient and mericful and continually reminds us to live in love and respect of one another. He gives us guidlines for how wives and husbands should treat each other (Ephesians 5:22-33), how children ought to treat their parents (Ephesians 6:1-3), how fathers ought to treat their children (Ephesians 6:4) and how citizens are supposed to treat their authorities (Romans 13:1-7). God is fully able to understand our hearts and how we ought to treat each other, and his Word is full of good wisdom for how we are to do just that. So join me as we dig into what it looks like to live a life of respect and the change that is produced when men lead this much-needed social charge. Don't forget to send comments to strengthenmyhands@gmail.com for comments, questions or future podcast ideas! Visit our YouTube channel to see video versions of the Strengthened Hands Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2HzPSrQ2RzhCdhqBqsTwWg Support us by checking out our Etsy Shop! https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrengthenedHands Share the episode with your friends and make sure to follow the podcast so you don't miss any new episodes!…
"What can I do to get to know God?" For a Christian, there is no question more stimulating or exciting to answer than this when it is coming from a genuinely curious non-believer! Today on the Strengthened Hands Podcast, I will be answering this question. There are numerous ways to get to know God, some that I do not even address in this episode. I will be highlighting the most important and helpful methods. Reading your Bible - There is no better way to learn about the holiness, love, and justice of God the Father, the salvation that comes through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ (God the Son), and the power and conviction of God the Holy Spirit. This book contains truth and nothing but the truth. It is inerrant, unchanging, and life-giving. The statutes and rules written ages ago remain relatable even thousands of years later, and the comfort it brings to the forgiven person is unmatched in all the world. Prayer - Prayer is our daily tether to God, our way of communicating with Him. He speaks clearly to us through the Bible, but he can also speak to us in the quietness of prayer. Through prayer, we request His aid to face many difficult trials, and we thank him for the many blessings He has poured out on us. Prayer is the means by which God's hand moves to answer specific desires we have. It draws our hearts nearer and dearer to His own. It is a pure act of faith that has no equal. Going to Church - The gathering of the people of God is a required practice for the Christian (Hebrews 10:25), not as a means by which religion can keep weak people under a heavy burden, consuming one day out of each week, but as a beautiful gathering of the friends and family who will eventually live together in perfect harmony in heaven. It is a place of worship, prayer, the reading of God's Word, fellowship, and loving relationship. It is the place where we see what happens when people actually follow what the Bible says. Here's a hint: it's an irreplaceable experience. Talking to Christians - Are you intimidated by the church and large groups of people? Don't worry, there are other ways to get to know God, and of the best ones is to simply talk to a real, live Christian! You should be able to recognize us by our love (John 13:35) and the fact that we are always trying to get you to think about God's salvation through Jesus (Mark 16:15). Christian Books, Podcasts, and YouTube Videos - Let's face it. This is the twenty-first century. With that being the case, we Christians realize that we have a trove of new tools for spiritual growth that the world has only recently accessed! The information spreads quicker and finds it's way into the homes and headphones of non-believers in a way that would make any evangelist's heart pound violently from excitement. There has never been more to hear or to know about the mighty works and teachings of God than there is right now. With this, however, comes the unfortunate possibility of more false teachers and charlatans, but with a little bit of help and guidance from the teachings of scripture and Biblically grounded Christians, these resources can extremely beneficial to those interested in the faith. My Christian podcast recommendations: Living Waters Podcast (and YouTube channel) - Evangelism and topical studies of Biblical concepts Steve Farrar - Men's Bible study teachings Remnant Radio Podcast - Exploring different branches and doctrines of Christianity, focus on the power of the Holy Spirit and Gifts of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 12-14) Cross Examined: I Don't Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist by Dr. Frank Turek - Apologetics (defense of the Bible) Bible Thinker by Mike Winger (and YouTube channel) - In-depth study of biblical topics and doctrines Email for comments: strengthenmyhands@gmail.com Support us on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrengthenedHands…
In today's episode, we are talking about initiative. Initiative is one of the most powerful and useful tools in a person's toolbelt because it causes real, live-time change to be made in our world. Initiative is active when we offer to help someone carry their grocery bags. It is also active when we have an idea for a new business or product that will make life simpler and we take steps to create it. It is active when starting a new art project or seeking a new job that will bring you more joy. Not everyone has a lot of natural initiative. Some people have to work hard to improve it, but in this episode I would like to show you that everyone should strive for initiative. Why is that? Because God loves initiative. How do I know? Because He proved it in the first words of the Bible: "In the Beginning, God created the heavens and the earth." Genesis 1:1 God has given us the unique ability and power to assess our world and make changes if we see that something is broken or not working well. He has given us specific talents that we are supposed to use for His glory, and if we don't use them, we are denying Him the glory he deserves. This episode provides encouragement to those who do not have a lot of initiative, and cautionary advice for those who may have too much. I hope that by the end of the episode, you are inspired to go and make something of the talents God has given you! Thank you so much for listening faithfully to the podcast! Make sure to download, subscribe, share, and leave ratings! You can also send comments and ideas for future podcast episodes to strengthenmyhands@gmail.com Support us by visiting our Etsy shop for cool podcast merch! Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrengthenedHands Check out our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@strengthenedhands…
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