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This week we talk a look at 4 reasons why you should evaluate everything you do.

This week we start our series on Spiritual maturity answering the question what does the bible say about making decisions.

This week we look on why people can't enjoy what they have.

This is part 3 of our series on chasing unrealistic dreams. This week we cover 3 mindsets to avoid that can cause you to chase after unrealistic things.

This week we look at 3 things that happens when you chase after unrealistic dreams.

This episode looks to answer the question why people chase unrealistic dreams.

Core Scripture

Itis better to look at what is in front of you than to go looking for what you want. Even this is pointless. It's like trying to catch the wind. Ecc 6:9 GW

Living and working with people is a large part of our lives. Understanding them can help us function better in the environment we work in. This episode explore people culture. 

One thing common about any work or home environment is that they all have a common mindset. Each space may be different but they all have a common way of thinking. We explore the mindset of cultures on today's episode. 

When you enter a new environment several things may be pulling at your attention as you settling in. Do you know what they are? Find the answers in this week's episode as we continue our look at culture. 

This month we start a new series talking about cultures. This week we explore the answers to the question how the bible defines cultures. Whether it is the culture at your workplace, at home or in your community we explore the answers. 

This week we share 3 things that binds all relationships together. This is the last episode in our companionship series. 

Then the LORD became angry with Moses and asked, "What about your brother Aaron the Levite? I know he can speak well. He's already on his way to meet you, and he will be very glad to see you. You will speak to him and tell him what to say. I will help both of you speak, and I will teach you both what to do. Exo 4:14-15 GW

1. Faithfulness
2. Love
3. Agreement

Because of how the law companionship works:

1. Be careful      who you choose to partner with
2. Be careful who you become      friends with
3. Make sure you and the person      have the same objective

Not everyone is right for you and not everyone is compatible with what you are doing.

This week we take a look at 5 things you need to know about relationships.  This is part 3 of our 4 part series on companionship. 

Companionship is a union that :

1. Has authority (mar 6:7)
2. Is called to do specific work      (acts 13:2)
3. Can be dissolved (acts 15:39)
4. Interdependent ( 1 cor 12: 18      - 21)
5. Set apart for a purpose

Core Scripture:

Two people are better than one because together they have a good reward for their hard work.

Ecc 4:9 GW

This is part 2 or our series looking on companionship where we explore 3 reasons why having the right friends matter. Our core scripture remains Ecclesiastes 4:9 Two people are better than one. 

In this episode we explore issues with:

1. Loneliness
2. Having support 

This video is number one of a four part series looking at what the bible says about companionship. This video looks at the biblical definition of companionship.

To conclude our series about how to put your life in order we take a look at 3 areas of your life that needs to be in order. 

What you believe have significant impact on your behavior. This week we explore 4 things that orderly persons believe. 

This week we explore 3 principles that will help you to put your life in order. 

Besides being wise, the spokesman also taught the people what he knew. He very carefully thought about it, studied it, and arranged it in many proverbs. Ecc 12:9 GW

Interacting with others is very integral to our everyday lives. We meet with coworkers, employers as well as our family members and spouses and so much more. This week we explore several biblical principles to achieve orderly conversations.

Core scripture : 1Co 14:40 GW Everything must be done in a proper and orderly way.

At intervals we have to stop to evaluate where we are and put plans in place to achieve our goals. This week we take a look at how to set your life in order. We explore several biblical principles to achieve this. 

Core scripture : 1Co 14:40 GW Everything must be done in a proper and orderly way.

This week is part two of the series how to build your confidence in God. Its a four part series and this episode we look at the hope building process and 8 instructions to help you navigate a hopeless situation. 

Our core scripture:

1Th 5:8 GW Since we belong to the day, we must be sober. We must put on faith and love as a breastplate and the hope of salvation as a helmet.

This week is part three of the series how to build your confidence in God. Its a four part series and this episode we look at 4 reasons why you should place your confidence in God. 

Our core scripture:

1Th 5:8 GW Since we belong to the day, we must be sober. We must put on faith and love as a breastplate and the hope of salvation as a helmet.

This week is part two of the series how to build your confidence in God. Its a four part series and this episode we look at 4 signs of hopelessness and also the language pattern of a hopeless person.

Our core scripture:

1Th 5:8 GW Since we belong to the day, we must be sober. We must put on faith and love as a breastplate and the hope of salvation as a helmet.

This week we start a new series about how to build your confidence in God. Its a four part series and this episode we define what exactly is hopelessness and what does the hope of Salvation mean.

Our core scripture:

1Th 5:8 GW Since we belong to the day, we must be sober. We must put on faith and love as a breastplate and the hope of salvation as a helmet.

There are times when situations happen that hurt us and cause conflicts between us and other individuals. Dealing with it is never easy. This part 4 and final episode of our art of letting go series we share the impact of hurtful situations can have on our minds and 3 steps you need to take to let go. 

Our core scripture

Lev 19:18 GW Never get revenge. Never hold a grudge against any of your people. Instead, love your neighbor as you love yourself. I am the LORD

This week in part 3 of our art of letting go series we look at 4 reasons why letting go of grudge is a good idea. 

Our core scripture

Lev 19:18 GW Never get revenge. Never hold a grudge against any of your people. Instead, love your neighbor as you love yourself. I am the LORD

This week in part two of our art of letting go series, we explore the topic 4 mindsets that will help you deal with internal conflicts. 

Our core scripture

Lev 19:18 GW Never get revenge. Never hold a grudge against any of your people. Instead, love your neighbor as you love yourself. I am the LORD

This week we start a new series titled the art of letting go: How to deal with internal conflict. This episode in part 1 we explore what causes person to hold a grudge and talk about several reasons why this happens. 

Our core scripture 

Lev 19:18 GW Never get revenge. Never hold a grudge against any of your people. Instead, love your neighbor as you love yourself. I am the LORD

This week we answer the question the difference between meditating on a problem vs thinking about it to find solutions. This episode aims to help you move away from being stuck in a loop not being able to move on from difficulty situations that hurt you. 

Achieving mental clarity is possible with the right tools. In part 3 of the series we explore 4 questions that can help achieve mental clarity and know what you need to do to move forward with your life. 

Mental clarity is important so that we can live our best lives. In part two of this series, we explore 4 things that happen when you don't have a clear mind. 

This series on keeping your thoughts clear explores reasons and share several solutions as to how to keep your thoughts clear. This week's teaching focuses on what cuases people not to have their mind clear. 

Core scripture:

1 Peter 5:8  Keep your mind clear, and be alert. Your opponent the devil is prowling around like a roaring lion as he looks for someone to devour.

This week we will explain how to find satisfaction in what you do. It's the final part of our series on mental rest. 

Our core scripture is from Mark 1: 35

In the morning, long before sunrise, Jesus went to a place where he could be alone to pra

This week we will explain the reason why you may have mental unrest and explore some examples that may lead to you being restless.

Our core scripture is from Mark 1: 35

In the morning, long before sunrise, Jesus went to a place where he could be alone to pray

This week we focus on the foundation of mental rest and what it means. We also share some principles that will help you when you are taking that time to recover. 

Our core scripture is from Mark 1: 35

In the morning, long before sunrise, Jesus went to a place where he could be alone to pray

There comes a time when we reach a place of burn out and need to rejuvenate ourselves. That place of mental burnout is a dangerous place to be and the question is how do we recover and find peace mentally? That's what we unpack in this series. In part 1 we focus on defining mental rest and the principles to achieving this goal. 

Our core scripture is from Mark 1: 35

In the morning, long before sunrise, Jesus went to a place where he could be alone to pray. 

This is the last part of our series on discomfort where we explore how not dealing with these uncomfortable situations can destroy you. 

Our core scripture comes from Revelation 21:4.

He will wipe away every tear from their eyes. There won't be any more death. There won't be any grief, crying or pain because the first things have disappeared.

This is part 3 of our series on dealing with discomfort where we explore the characteristics of discomfort. 

Our core scripture comes from Revelation 21:4.

He will wipe away every tear from their eyes. There won't be any more death. There won't be any grief, crying or pain because the first things have disappeared.

This week we continue our series on dealing with discomfort. In this episode we explore 3 steps you need to take to deal with discomfort. 

Our core scripture comes from Revelation 21:4.

He will wipe away every tear from their eyes. There won't be any more death. There won't be any grief, crying or pain because the first things have disappeared.

This week we start a new series exploring what does the bible say about discomfort. In this episode we will take a closer look at what is discomfort, how the bible explains it and start to look at the promise that God gave about dealing with it. 

Our core scripture comes from Revelation 21:4. 

He will wipe away every tear from their eyes. There won't be any more death. There won't be any grief, crying or pain because the first things have disappeared. 

This week we wrap up our series on the art of listening by exploring the role of a listener and why its important. 

In this week's episode, we explore several things people like to talk about as well as what will enable you to have good conversations with others. 

Have you ever had a conversation with someone, and they talked endlessly about something and were expecting you to do something, and they never said it? Or Your boss tells you to do something and then afterward left scratching your head as to what to do?  This week I explored five things to listen for when conversing with others, so you know how to respond appropriately. 

Have you ever been in a situation where you are sharing something with other people, and they don't seem to get what you are saying? Or are they listening but not understanding what's being said? Well, this week I will share five reasons why people don't listen to others. 

Being a good listener can help us win business, grow our relationships and even resolve conflicts. But there is an art to becoming a good listener and there are 4 principles that can help you become a good listener.  We explore that in detail this week,

Our core scripture is from James 1:19 be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to get angry. 

In part four of our series we look at several reasons why speaking the truth in love is important to preserving your relationships with others. 

Core scripture for this series

Eph 4:15 GW  Instead, as we lovingly speak the truth, we will grow up completely in our relationship to Christ, who is the head.

Key points this week:

1. To become like minded
2. To heal the relationship
3. To ensure the relationship is fruitful
4. Help the relationship grow

How much do you understand about the words you use to say difficult things? In part 3 of our speaking the truth in love series we explore the language pattern that will help you achieve a peaceful outcome.

Core scripture for this series

Eph 4:15 GW  Instead, as we lovingly speak the truth, we will grow up completely in our relationship to Christ, who is the head.

Key points this week:

1. Speak honestly
2. To to build others
3. Compassionate
4. Kind

Sometimes our mindsets and belief systems can affect how we interact with others especially when we have to share something that is difficult to say. This week in part two of our series we explore 5 mindsets that can help you say difficult things in a loving way. 

Core scripture for this series

Eph 4:15 GW  Instead, as we lovingly speak the truth, we will grow up completely in our relationship to Christ, who is the head.

Key points this week:

1. Don't make fun
2. Have sincere thoughts
3. Look to identify and meet the needs of the person
4. Never accuse people 

Have you ever been told something by someone and it hurt you to the core? or have you told someone something and they respond in a negative way? This is something that happens regularly in our daily interactions with other. And this month we start a new series about speaking the truth in love.

Core scripture for this series

Eph 4:15 GW  Instead, as we lovingly speak the truth, we will grow up completely in our relationship to Christ, who is the head.

Key points this week:

1. What you say must be correct and fair
2. Don't use tricks to get peoples attention
3. Don't twist what you say
4. Clearly reveal the truth
5. Don't lie 
6. Seek to make peace 

This is the final part of our series on peace and we explore 3 principles that will enable you to resolve conflicts with others. 

Our core scripture remains John 14:27.

Joh 14:27 GW “I’m leaving you peace. I’m giving you my peace. I don’t give you the kind of peace that the world gives. So don’t be troubled or cowardly.

Key Points:

1. Think about the outcome
2. make the right decision
3. let go of faults 

If you've ever had conversations with others that end in conflict this episode will show you why and what to do about it. We explore 3 reasons why conversations end badly and what you can do to resolve it. 

Our core scripture remains John 14:27.

Joh 14:27 GW “I’m leaving you peace. I’m giving you my peace. I don’t give you the kind of peace that the world gives. So don’t be troubled or cowardly.

Key Points:

1. Talk about the solution vs find fault
2. remain calm vs being hostile
3. Be accomodating vs condemning