Devotional Life With Paul and Jeanne

#412 Angelic Pick Up Service     Might there be an angel wanting to escort you to heaven? Now that would be better than any limo ride, or Uber or Lyft ride wouldn’t you say? Let’s talk about such a comforting and real possibility, right now...

#411 Travel Plans With Jesus and the Angels     Are you ready for the best round trip ticket ever? Not only will we believers be with Jesus one day but we will also make a dramatic return trip to earth with our Savior and with the angels.  Are you ready?

#410 Waiting on the Archangels Trumpet     Jesus has promised to come for His own, taking us to Himself in what is called the Rapture of the church.  It is encouraging, exciting and comforting all at the same time.  We’ve got to talk about this right now….

#409 What Angels Know About God's Promises  Is the thought of end times scary to you?  Is there another way to look at these troubling things that we see now in our world and things that are promised to come? Let's think about this...

#408 Angels and the Last Days     What is going to happen before Jesus Christ returns?  And what part will angels play in the last days before His glorious return? Let’s get into it….

#407 An Angel Talks About Our Future     Daniel is one of our very favorite persons from the O. T.. One day while praying an angle came to him with some surprising information about our future, we need to talk about this right now…

#406 Angels Watching and Witnessing     Years ago my mom said to me; Don’t tell me who you are, tell me who your friends are and I will tell you, who you are. So, who are most proud to know and who are you happy to be associated with? Let’s talk….

#405 An Angel Intervenes     Oh how wonderful it is to find Gods plan even in the middle of what we might call an interruption. I have heard it said that the person who expects to be interrupted is never interrupted. Let’s talk about that…

#404 Angelic Party     Just think of it, angels gathering together planning a party, maybe it’s your party. And when do you think they do this? Let’s talk…

#403 Angelic Directions     We can see in the Bible a number of what we like to call, divine appointments. A divine appointment is a meeting arranged by God!  Or a set of unmistakable circumstances where we meet a person or find ourselves in a situation unmistakably ordered by God. Let’s consider one with the involvement of an angel, shall we…

#402 The Jail Break Angel  Could it be, would such a thing actually take place, where an angel from heaven would spring someone out of jail?  Let's talk about an angelic jail break right now... 

#401 Angels to the Rescue     Angels are on assignment, they are God sent secret helpers, to guide and protect and strengthen us along our way.  Let’s consider this, right now…

#400 The Angel and the Rolling Stone.    Get ready because here comes an Angel and an earthquake and a joyous show of strength.

#399 An Angel Brings Strength     Let's walk out onto holy ground as Jesus prays in the garden and receives strength from an angel as suffering for our sins begins.

#398 Can angles cook?     Thats a funny question, but maybe the message is that when God calls us to a task, He will provide for us all that we need to obey His will for our lives, even if Angel food cake is needed. 

#397 87 Fallen Angel  Yes there is a Satan, and there are fallen angels.  His plan continually is the destruction of lives, to have us use up our lives wastefully. How is it that we gain and hold the upper hand?  Let's talk about that now.

#396 An Angel Delivers A Travel Plan.    Step by step God will lead us. Daily He will walk with us. Our trusting His leading each and every day is such a great blessing in our lives.  God has a daily plan for your life. Let’s look into that now!  

#395 Angels Bring Good News  Angels visit lonely shepherds with the greatest of news. They tell of an event like no other. It is actually begins the greatest story every told. Let's enjoy the reality of this good news together…

#394 Embracing God’s message to You.  I can remember hearing; ‘When you are faced with what you don’t know, fall back on what you do know, namely that God is Good and He loves you’. This being an Embraceable, Timeless and Eternal Truth, what should be our response to His Word?  Let's hear from an angel today regarding the lasting value of the Word of God,…

#393 Don't Argue With the Angel Gabriel. Mixing the word of God with unbelief is most definitely not to be recommended.  Let's take this devotional time and talk about not only the hearing of the Word of God but the heeding of the Word of God as well. 

#392 Angels and Animals  Do you think that animals are more sensitive to spiritual beings than we are? Can animals see angels?  Have they interacted with them?  Interesting thoughts, yes?

#391 Those Who Saw Angels  Imagine seeing and recognizing that you are looking at angelic being. How might you react, what might you say or do? Let’s talk….

#390 Angels To The Rescue  What does it look like when angels step into history?  When they reach into our lives to lend a helping hand, when angels come to the rescue? Today let’s looking this…

#389 Angelic Workers  Here’s a question: Do you think that angels have a job description?  I mean, what kind of assignments might they have, in particular, regarding our lives? Wouldn’t that be a fun read. Let’s discuss…

#388 Our Angelic Helpers.    Ever think that when you pray for help that the Lord may send an angel to bring you the aide you need?  Pretty exciting thought isn’t it? Let’s talk…

#387 Heaven or Hell, Choose Wisely     What would you say is the biggest choice you have made in your life so far?  Would it be picking your friends, or perhaps what schools to attend, or where to live, or perhaps who to marry or not to marry?  These are big choices that can have profound impact on our lives, to be sure. But the Bible says that our lives here on earth are short and can not even compare with the life after this one.  Yes we are talking about eternity and the choice given to us now in this life that will set our destination in eternity.  Join in and let's consider that choice right now...   Who might be blessed by hearing this?  Please send it along. 

#386 Let’s Focus on Heaven     When I was young I used to love sun glasses, I had several pair.  Now my glasses automatically turn dark when outside.  Imagine how different, how so much more clear life would be looking through heavenly lenses.  Our actions our perspective our goals and purposes would come into a new focus, knowing heaven is just around the corner.  let’s look at that now, shall we? 

#385 Who Wants A Promotion.   The bible teaches that the one who is faithful over the little, will be trusted with grater. Imagine then heavenly responsibilities awaiting us in the kingdom of Jesus. Servants of Jesus in the here and now, will continue in service to Jesus, this is truly exciting. So, do you want a heavenly promotion.

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#384 Enjoying Work     magine work that is always a blessing, that is always fulfilling, where you never get tired, or wear out, or stress out, and where all your God given giftedness is put into action, that’s heaven.  Let’s broaden our understanding of heaven right now….

#383 We Will Worship     Ready to worship like never before? There will be hearts bursting with joy and thanksgiving overflowing.  We will join in with saints through the ages and angels singing along side of us.  I can hardly wait, how about you?  Let’s tune in now….

#382 You Are Invited To A Celebration     Let’s talk about a celebration with a great banquet that you are going to love. Believer, Jesus has a banquet waiting for you, what could possibly be more exciting?  Let’s get into it right now!

#381 The Rewards Table     Who doesn’t like rewards, and today have we got a rewards table for you.  That table is actually Jesus rewards table, and believers will stand before that table and receive rewards for what we do in this life for Him.  Let’s talk about that right now…

#380 72 Works That Endure Exciting and encouraging is the understanding that what we do in this life will be tested to see just how genuine it is.  We are going to talk today about works that pass the test.  Works that last right on into eternity. Let’s get into it….

#379 The Lord Takes Note     How gracious of the Lord to see and to remember our acts of love and service to Him and for Him, and not only does He take note of these but also will reward us for them.  Let’s get into that right now….

#378 Treasures In Heaven. Today we are speaking about real wealth, untold riches.  Well, not entirely untold because we are going to talk about them today.  And yes it is not too late to get that bank account going, because this wealth is eternal, that’s right, treasure that never goes away and even now is awaiting the Believer.  Let’s get to it….

#377 Heavenly Encouragement     Let’s discuss two accounts of miracle touches from heaven. And let’s take in a real life encouragement to keep on praying for our loved ones to find the assurance of heaven by simple faith in Jesus Christ.

#376 Who Will We Recognize in Heaven     Here are a couple of questions that we have come across a number of times over the years; Will we recognize our loved ones in heaven?  Will we love them like we do today? Great questions, let’s talk about it right now….

#375 Heaven For Those I Love     “Jesus, remember me when you come into Your kingdom”; are these words familiar to you?  Many of us have questions about those who perhaps had little or even no interest in Jesus during their lives, and here is the question could there have been a change of heart even at the last minute that could have allowed them to be forgiven?  This is well worth our consideration today, join with us now and let’s discuss….

#374 I Will See My Loved Ones     The Bible is quite clear when it declares; to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.  For those who have gone on ahead of us, yes we mourn, however it is not without the glorious hope of knowing that we will see them again.  So take heart; a sweet reunion lies ahead.

#373 Being With Jesus     What will it be like to actually, literally, in person, be with Jesus face to face?  To be with the One who so loves you, so wanted you to be with Him in eternity, that He gave His life a ransom for you?  Get ready believer, for that same Jesus will welcome you into His Heaven.  Let’s talk about that right now.

#372 Heaven Is A Real Place     Yes there is a place, a real place, a more real than here, made by God, where is His throne room and it is the destination of everyone who has placed faith in Jesus Christ, for the forgiveness of sin. Let’s consider heaven right now!

#371 Out With The Old In With The New      Why was the Apostle Paul so sure that Heaven was a better place?  For one, we here we are promised a new body there.  What do you think about that?  Let’s talk about it right now….

#370 Torn Between Two Desires      Who remembers that old song; Should I stay or should I go?  Today we have a great opportunity to turn our thoughts toward heaven and as well, get a peek into the heart and thinking of the Apostle Paul regarding his desire for a heavenly home.

#369 Our Real Home.    We enjoy looking at homes, seeing the location and considering all that is being offered.  Well, have we got a home for you to consider today.  It's Heaven, is our real home, and how might that affect us today? You see heaven is more than a destination it is our daily motivation as well! It affects how we live today, right now, let's talk about it...

#368 Stand In The Battle and Finish Your Race.    Years ago we sang a song at church with the words; “heaven is a wonderful place, filled with His glory and grace, I want to see my Saviors face, Heaven is a wonderful place…”.  The best place ever imaginable awaits the Believer in Jesus Christ.  the Bible goes as far as to call it, the place of our citizenship  It is heaven that awaits us, Let’s take a closer look at our heavenly address, shall we?…. .

Taking a closer look at the importance of individual and corporate prayer and of how the Holy Spirit works in us and through us.  

#367 Giving Thanks In Advance.    Here is a thought; isn’t giving thanks done after a kindness is received?  Well in our relationship with God, our good Father, who is always working on our behalf, what’s to stops our giving continually thanks, now, and later and always?  Answer to that question is, there is nothing to hold us back from being thankful to our Father in heaven at all times.  Let’s talk about that…

#366 Trees Bearing Fruit.    Who loves fruit trees?  Few things are as enjoyable as walking up to a favorite fruit tree in summer and picking a ripe and delicious piece of fruit.  In a like manner our Lord has made it possible for fruit to come from our lives.  Let’s consider and take to heart the words of Jesus; I am the vine and you are the branches.  Let’s do that now….

#365 Honoring God With Your Life      When someone is wearing a uniform, they are a reflection of who and what that uniform represents.  In like manner shouldn’t it be our desire to represent God and to live to please Him, since we are His own in this world?   Let’s look further into this right now….

#364 The Hope and The Power     Oh that we could firmly take hold of all the goodness that God has for us today!  That is the sense I get as I read from Ephesians 1.  And knowing that we want this not only for ourselves but for those around us, let’s consider how to understand and to pray for these things, shall we?

#363 Give This Blessing To Those You Love.    Our Good Father has good blessings for us, and here is spelled out for us just what to be Praying for the people in our lives.  It is time to get our prayers going for those we have been given to love.  So let’s get going. 

#362 Praying For Others To Be Saved     What would you say is the best thing that could happen to anyone, absolutely anyone?  In my thinking it is that they would come into a loving relationship with God through faith in Jesus Christ.  That their sins would be washed away, that heaven would be their forever home.  Can our prayers help that to happen, can we play a part through prayer in anothers Salvation?  That’s our topic for today, join with us, won’t you?

#361 How To Pray For Your Enemies  Relationships can be difficult and there are even those times when friends can seem like enemies. A somewhat popular term has been coined for this which is Frenemy, someone who is part friend and part enemy perhaps even a rival. So when enemies arise, how might we pray for them? Are their examples in the Bible, let’s talk about that now….

#360 Who's On Your Prayer List.    How does it make you feel when you know someone is praying for you?  I know for me, it is a relief, in the sense  that I am not alone in a pressing matter or need that I may have at that time. I receive prayers from others as an act of love, a joining of forces as will.  So, my friend who is on your prayer list, let’s talk about that now….

#359 Standing Up For Others.      Did you know someone is praying for you? The ministry of Jesus right now in heaven is intercessory prayer.   He is bringing our needs to the Father.  And did you also know that you can go to work with Jesus and bring others and their circumstances right into the throne room of God?  Let’s talk about it right now.

#358 Stay Alert.    There is an open line available to us that we are to wisely maintain, that we to take care over.  Can you guess what open line that is?  It is our prayer line to God.  It is like placing a call from which you never hang up.  It is the believers great privilege, let’s talk about it now, shall we?

#357 Pray Aways.    Hello there, sons and daughters of God, wondering if you havre spoken to your Father lately, your Heavenly Father?  We are speaking today about the capper to the Spiritual armor, the great privilege of direct communications with heaven.  It’s the long distance call that is never turned away.  Let’s talk about it now….

356 I Wont Back Down.    What is your fuel to keep going?  And what is it that you are going for?  When we take a stand for the Lord, for rightness and service to God, what nourishment do you pull from?  These are good questions for all of us, so let’s see what the living word of God has for us today….

#355 Where To Go With Our Needs.    No doubt, no controversy , that we all have needs and that would be from cradle to grave.  Someone might say we are a living, walking, bundle of needs.  The question then comes, where and how do we get those needs met.  Is there a best and proper way to fulfill what we lack?  Let’s consider that now….

#354 The Mirror Of The Word      Years ago there was a song with the lyrics; I can see clearly now, the rain is gone, I can see all obstacles in my way…. To a great degree that is good cause to take in, to read, and listen to the Word of God. As we are looking into the Word of God, know this, that the Word of God is looking into us, with love and restoration….

#353 Alive And Powerful.    When God speaks what exactly can happen?  The word describes God speaking as being Alive.  His words are not only letters on a page, but there is incomimg power when God speaks.  Let's put some thought into what we have in the Word of God.    Shall we? 

#352 Pick Up That Sword     When we determine to learn the Word of God, we are taking up something powerful, serious, something that changes our lives and impacts the lives of those around us.  What we are picking up is a sword., the sword of the spirit, which is is the word of God. Have you picked up your sword today?  Let’s take up our swords together right now.

#351 No Spiritual AWOL     Are you familiar with the term AWOL, it is used when a soldier leaves without discharge or excuse.  We are called to serve the Lord, and that without time off, or skipping days, or vacation from God, or indulging in some kind of spiritual AWOL.  Which is for our own blessing and safety.  Sadly though some do, and some more frequent than others.  Let’s see what the Bible has to say and how not to go AWOL from God.

#350 Choose What You Think About.    Choices in life can be very powerful.  Especially when it comes to spiritual matters.  We are to pro-actively  decide where we put our thoughts, because the end results can be wonderful or dreadful.  Looks like we need to step up and make those right choices as to where we put our minds.  Let’s think on that together, right now…

#349 Access To The Mind of Christ.    Ever been handed binoculars and as you look through them you find a whole new view before you. Things start looking very different.  Same with taking on the Helmet of Salvation as we do our perspective changes and now we see the way Jesus sees.  Let’s take advantage of that new view right now together…

#348 No Longer Dating God.    It is one thing to know about a person, and another thing altogether actually knowing that person.  A good friend of yours could tell a number of things about you to a stranger, giving them a good idea about who you are.  But to actually introduce you to that stranger and to engage with them in conversation brings a whole new light to who you are.  Well, it is the same with God, you may have heard about Him, but He can be known personally. Let's talk about it.

#347 Got Your Helmet On?     Imagine someone playing in a football game without a helmet, our worse someone in combat without a Helmet.  Scary thought, but no less scary for the Believer wanting to live in spiritual victory with out wearing the Helmet of Salvation, let’s talk about that now… Oh and make sure your helmet is on….

#346 Closing All Doors On The Enemy.    The wise Believer knows how to put up a fight against the enemy of our souls and come out victorious, knowing that the Devil is always ready to ‘throw gasoline on any fire’ that has become a threat to us.  This podcast includes a special prayer for you… 

#345 How To Quench the Darts.    Ever had the thought that someone was out to take advantage of you?  You may at times be absolutely right, you see the Bible tells us that there is an enemy trying to do just that.  In fact at times in our lives it may seem like it is raining fiery darts.  Le’s talk today about how to quench those fiery darts right out.

#344 Hunker Down.    Know that old saying; Into everyones life a little rain must fall?  Well when it does, in our lives, when troubles come our way, what is the first and best thing to do?  And yes there is that needed and blessed first step, let’s talk about that today….

#343 Are You Dressed And Ready?    Did you know that you are in a battle?  A real honest to goodness daily battle and we need to gear-up for it.  You can think of it as your daily spiritual dress.  Are you ready for victory, let’s consider that right now…

#342 Share The Love     Someone once said that; love makes the world go round.  A sweet thought, and for sure there is some truth in it.  But how about applying that sentiment to sharing the gospel, the gospel of love.  You see God so loves us that He sent His Son to us and so let’s talk a bit about how our love for others is the best way to share what God has done for us.

#341 Sharing The Way To Eternal Life     We have been talking about ‘The Way’, also called, ‘The Gospel Hand’ because of its 5 points,  so here it is, a step at a time way to accurately share the gospel, to lead someone to faith in Jesus Christ and forgiveness of sins. Please listen carefully as Jeanne goes through the process. You may want to take notes some will even memorize it. 1. Grace. 2. Man. 3. God. 4. Jesus and 5. Faith.  Its time to grow in your faith!

#340 A Helping Hand To Share Your Faith. What an easy way to know you yourself have eternal life and an easy way to share your faith with someone else?  We are going to show you a simple way to use your own hand to remember the gospel of love and forgiveness.

#339 More Steps On The Romans Road.    What greater knowledge and understanding could there be than to know the gospel of Jesus Christ.  To know the way to forgiveness of sin and eternal life.  How great to have grasped the very keys to heaven and to be able to pass this knowledge on to others, family and friends.  Right now, let’s review that precious Romans Road.

#338 Grieving With Hope.  Have you experienced the loss of a loved one?  Then you know that the time of grieving can be long and hurtful.  Is there an answer for that grief, or do we just struggle through it?  Is there help and comfort?  This is our topic today, please join with us, won’t you? 

#337 His Resurrection Is My Resurrection      Could there be a more vital issue than where you will spend eternity?  In one of the oldest writings we have the question of the ages is asked; If a man die, will he live again?  Yes let’s look at this and more today…

#336 With Adam Death With Jesus Resurrected Life.    Jesus is alive, risen from the dead, and to follow Him now means Resurrected life and that resurrected life starts now and never ends.  So let’s stick with Jesus. Let's look into that today, shall we?

#335 What I Believe In My Heart.    When we speak about something at the heart level such as, I believe it with my whole heart, we are talking about something at a deep level within us. It speaks of the conviction of the heart.  Let's talk about how that has to do with the salvation of a soul. 

#334 Well Worth Memorizing.   I was thinking the other day just how many songs I can remember, just give me the first few words and I’ll jump right in, and the song may be from many years back.  Some things we have committed to memory come so easily.  But let me ask, are they as important as the parts of the Word of God that can help people come to know Him?  Let’s consider that today...

#333 On The Romans Road.    What if I asked you; how can someone meet God?  What would you say?  As well can you pick up a bible and show me how that could happen?  Let’s take a look at that now, grab your bible and let’s do some underlining, shall we?

#332 Unlikely Candidates.    Can you think of someone that you could never see coming into a relationship with God?  Someone who you think just could not ever be forgiven by God?  Let’s talk about who God will and will not save, shall we? 

#331 Are You Willing?    The Gospel is the greatest invitation of all, where God bids us come to Him, and remarkable this great invitation is given to all, that’s right, it is God’s open invitation.  Well worth our consideration, so let’s do that now…

#330 Not a Surprise, Anyone Can Get Saved     A person can get so set in their ways that a change in direction for them can seem impossible.  Well, impossible in the human realm, but God can and does bring change even in the most stubborn of people.  This is a big lesson from todays Devotions.  Let’s get into it now….

#329 Sincerely Blind     Ever had one of those times when you thought you were right only to find out that you were flat out wrong?  Today let’s discuss someone who was so very sincerely wrong about God, but God in love switched on the light. Let’s see the scene together right now.

#328 So long Nick, Hello Paul.  Today has us moving forward, we have been listening intently and pondering over the conversation between Nicodemus and Jesus, leaving that now we are headed into the dramatic conversion of Rabbi Saul.  Let’s tune in and give it serious consideration.

#327 Out of Darkness into God's Light.   Just on face value, living in the light vs living in darkness has me thinking why wouldn’t someone choose light over living in darkness?  Who makes these choices and why?  As well, what are the possible outcomes?  This subject is well worth our serious consideration, let’s talk….

#326 Get in The Lifeboat.    Here is your pop quiz for the day, ready?  You find yourself on the Titanic, the first class Buffett is still available and the band is playing, even after the iceberg has been hit, you are on the open deck, will you go back in for seconds and a dance or two or will you get in the Lifeboat?  How does this relate spiritually?  Let’s talk about that right now.

#325 Because of Love He Came.    What is God’s thinking towards us, we might ask; Where is He coming from?  This speaks to motivation, we are talking today about one of the most cherished verses in the Bible, can you guess which one it is?  Let’s see if you are right and let’s also check into God’s motivation to reach out to you.

#324 Where The Wind Blows.    The movement of the wind can be so very powerful and how poignant then that the Holy Spirit is compared to the wind.  Wind can be gentle or can show amazing power.  What then must it be like to see the wind of the Holy Spirit in the life of a Believer and how special to have that life changing power at work in our daily lives. Let’s talk…

#323 Secret Follower Turns Public Believer.    Let’s turn to an account of a wealthy, prominent religious leader and watch his curiosity about Jesus turn to genuine belief.  What an impact his life experience can have on all of us.  Let’s see what this may mean in our own lives today.

#322 Twice Born.   It is an exciting thing when baby is born, knowing that they have been given life, and that hopefully many good years lay ahead.  But the Bible plainly speaks of a second birth, in fact Jesus said without the second birth there can be no entry into heaven.  Let’s consider just what this is all about…

#321 Lord Teach Me To Fish.    Jesus said to fishermen with their nets: ‘Come follow Me and I will teach you to be fishers of people’. Have you ever prayed for Jesus to teach you to fish for people, it’s all about learning to share with others what God has done for you once you put your faith in Jesus Christ.  Let’s pray for that.

#320 These Boots Were Made For Walking:  We who walk with Christ, walk in certain kind of shoes, or working boots, if you will. It’s the Gospel ‘boots’ we are talking about and just how they impact our own lives and how they can equip us to affect the lives of those around us. Let’s take a walk together now, and don’t forget to put your shoes on. Here we go!

#319 Beautiful Feet.   We are those who carry the good news of connection with God.  Jesus came here on mission, and now we are continuing the mission of Jesus.  Let’s talk about that Journey we are on with Jesus and where it leads us and who it leads us to.

#318 Help to Bridge the Gap.   How important is it for us to help others to get to God?  And how it that done?  And lastly what is our part in the beautiful work that Jesus has done in getting us to the Father?  Let’s talk about that right now.

#317 Personal Testimony Alexa,  What a blessing to hear from this 19 year old college student a wearer of Gospel Shoes.  Let’s be blessed as we listen in.

Another great blessing as we hear Kathy takes us back in time to when she was able to receive the Mercy and Grace of God.  Jesus said, Come unto me all you who labor and are heaven laden and I will give you rest.  Listen in, you may be able to relate.  God is good. 

#315 Personal Testimony of Judi:  We are so blessed today to hear from Judi and her personal encounter with Jesus.  And may you know that she from that point has gone on to impact so many with the Gospel of grace, touching lives with the love of God.  

#314 Personal Testimony from Paola.   Are there people in your life that seem to have connected with you at just the right and needed time?  Those special people, who were sent by God to help you along the way, who prayed for you and gave you just the right encouragement?  Let's listen to a very special personal testimony, and be thankful for those God has sent our way.    

#313 Personal Testimony from Daniel.   Here is another joy for us today as we hear Daniels life changing encounter with our Lord Jesus Christ.

 We have blessings for all, what a joy to hear of another's faith in Jesus to be encouraged by the working of God in the lives of each other.  Today, tune in an hear Helyn Ferrera give his personal testimony.

What a blessing we have today.  Do you like hearing someone speaking about when they gave their lives to Jesus?  When they put their faith in Him and with sins forgiven began an eternal walk with Him, a personal relationship that will last forever.  Today we get to hear from Abby, tune in now won't you?  

Are you a well dressed Christian?  Of course we are speaking of spiritual dress and in particular the shoes you wear.  Today we look back to when we first put on our gospel shoes of peace.  I hope we have you attention and that you will join us now as we remember first wearing these shoes. 

What does salvation mean to you?  How has it changed and affected your life?  Salvation is such and precious and expansive topic and indeed gift of God that we want to begin considering today, so join us as we begin looking into the freedom of salvation, found in Christ Jesus.  

#308 Our Example of Peace with Others.  Not only has Jesus left us the gift of Peace, and is Himself the Prince of Peace, but He has also lived it out for all to see. Let’s consider our great example of Peace, the Lord Jesus Christ. 

It's wonderful to experience the Peace of God, to know it, to have it, and to be thankful for it. Now with that in mind wouldn't you like to be someone who passes the peace of God along to others?  Let's talk about how we might best do that.  It's a great lesson for today.  

If we were to come up with a recipe for good a relationship with others, I mean to best establish peace with those around us, step one would be; 1st go up, and step 2 would be, go sideways.  Now, that may sound odd at first but listen in and it will make much more sense, join us.

If I ask you, what rules over your life in troubled times, what kicks in, what takes control of your mind and heart when the storms of life begin to rage?  Is it peace?  It most certainly can be!  And you can as well be a helper for others to experience that same peace. 

It seems that based on certain places in our country, a necessity would be a shelter when the storms come, when what is called tornado ally rages!  Well how about a shelter when the storms of life come, when our circumstances swirl around us like a tornado, how can our prayers, lead us into a Shelter of Peace, let's consider that right now.  

When we are given a gift some are careful with the unwrapping and some just tear the package open, yes?  I'm a tear the package open kind of person.  My thinking, wow what did I get, lets see it!  Jesus has said to His followers, I am leaving you a gift, how exciting is that, especially knowing that He knows exactly what we need. Let's explore that gift today! 

What do you think about the thought that in 'Peace' is strength, and that 'Peace' gives to us the ability to take a firm stance in life? Now, we are talking about a peace that we know and experience through Jesus Christ. You see our peace with God comes only through the Cross of Jesus Christ and once we have Peace With God we can then live and walk and stand in the Peace Of God. 

A New Years teaching from Pastor Paul, enjoy, be blessed and pass it on! 

We all know that hearts can get banged up in this old world, don't we?  Our hearts can actually get polluted by the hard things we all face in life, even by our own choices, because they can muddy up how we see things and how we may decide to treat others. So let's take on this all important issue right now...    

What part of us needs the greatest protection in this fallen world?  There you have a question well worth some quality thought time. And what does the Word of God have to say about what in us needs protection and actual guarding.  Let's consider this vital issue today... 

Don't we need the reminding, that God has provided to us the power to live right before Him?  As Believers we have been made a new creation in Christ Jesus, and as we daily walk as close as we can to Jesus there is His power to live right. This is an exciting thought, let's talk a bit more about this today. 

Ever heard a truth whispered in your ear that crushed your heart, or made you feel condemned?  Did you know that the devil can use even the truth to tear you down, of course he uses it like a hammer to break us down and not to build us up, so how can we turn that around?  Let's start thinking about this today. 

Some times truth can come across as cold and hard, would you agree?  Yes we know that truth is so important, but is there a way to bring forth truth in a loving way, in a way that will build the hearer up and not tear them down. Let's talk about grace and truth and how that might affect our lives and the lives of others. 

What if we only spoke the truth, where every word coming from our lips was only golden truth? What might that do to our lives?  At the very least let's talk about why we may lie and how to guard against that very distasteful habit. 

We all have those times where something can really set us off, set us off in anger or hurt that leads us to react harshly even to our own hurt and the hurt of others.  But here is the kicker, was what set us true and was our reaction based in truth.  Let's ponder more today about truth and lies. 

Let's consider what it is like to take a lie, and to bring it to God's truth. To take some darkness and run with it right into the Light, God's light. If we will, it will blow that lie away.  Today let's go through some daily likely lies and kill them off with truth...   

The thought that we may be operating, responding and acting out of lies, is not a very pleasant thought.  One that we might even just immediately reject out of hand.  Yet imagine how freeing it would be if we consciously identify and answer with truth any lies that come our way.  Let's do some truth homework today...   

The Bible speaks of the Belt of Truth, and that we are to put it on as our proper daily wear.  You could call it the Believers daily gear.  We are to be walking in truth. Let's start exploring just what that really means...   

Picture a Roman soldier, a fully dressed soldier, it would say that he is ready for action, ready to face, whatever would challenge him.  Jesus has actually promised that we would face troubles in this life, so in order to face those troubles we must be ready, and that is symbolized by the Soldiers belt. 

At times we my feel, in the struggles of our lives, that we are the only one that has such troubles. That somehow life is picking on us alone.  I'll bet you can guess what I am going to say, that it is just not true! Struggles, trails, temptations hit us all. But God has a plan, let's begin to look into that today...  

Listen to this, if someone has told you that the Christian walk will always be blue sky and rose peddle walk ways, well, that just is not true.  Standing up for your faith, walking in love and controlling the tongue, for instance, will require putting up a fight.  So what are we to do?  Let's talk about it today.... 

So who is the real enemy of our lives, who is it that wants to take away our peace and our joy and use up our lives wastefully?  What about the fallen angels, what are they up to and why would they want to disrupt our lives?  Let's take a good hard look at this and not be ignorant of the enemies schemes.

A special Christmas teaching by Pastor Paul wife, Jeanne.  Let's see why it is that Jesus came to earth on His search and save mission, that we might be His Rescued and Redeemed. 

Ever had something that someone did that rubbed you the wrong way to the point that you may have thought; that person is my enemy?  When in reality there may have been a force behind it, a dark spiritual effort wanting to take advantage of you.  the Bible tells us that the real battle in our lives is against spiritual forces.  Fortunately God has provision for us so that the victory will be ours and not the enemy of our souls. Let's take the time to consider this real threat. 

In so many ways we are standing on a battlefield, and no big surprise since we live in a fallen world and with a spiritual enemy that wants to take from us what God has lovingly given to us.  So naturally we need protection and the armor, God's armor so we can stand in victory, when the battle is won. Together now, let's search out God's Armor.     

Remember that old song, 'Let's hand on to what we've got?'  It's an oldie but goodie and as believers in Jesus Christ, we have been given a lot, but know this we need to hang on to it, or it can be stolen away from us.  Fortunately, we are taught to hang on to it with God's strength.  Let's consider this today.  

Amazing thought that how our submitting to the Lord and resisting the way the enemy would have us go, leads us to victory, the victory of the enemy running away and Gods way and blessings coming into our lives.  Let's think about some practical ways in which we can Submit to the Lord, Resist the devil and watch him run away...

Interesting that the Bible speaks to success against the devil begins in submitting, yes submitting to God, to His way and His will and His plan.  This is in direct opposition to the way that the devil would want us to go. We don't run off into battle by ourselves, honestly through submitting to the Lord, we end up standing behind out big Brother Jesus.  Let's consider that today... 

The Bible teaches us that the person who can control their tongue is stronger than someone who can conquer a city.  One moment we can be sharing words of life and the next moment possibly sending out poison arrows.  Oh that we could properly filter, that God could help us filter our tongues.  Let's be blessed today as we seek God's help in this all important area of living.  

Get ready because this very day God may want to use your life in a special way.  Am I focused enough to see it?  Will I miss it through some distraction or fall to some temptation and completely loose out on a blessing prepared for me?  Let's think on that together, and focus in on staying alert for all that the Lord may have for us today.  

What is the one thing that anyone walking in darkness needs?  Why that would be 'a light!'  We are living in dark times in many ways, what would be the light that would cover that?  It is; the light of God's Word.  Apart from His light the slips, trips and falls of life are plentiful. So many unwanted possibilities could be avoided if we will use the Light given to us.

Got questions in your life, where you will live, the job you want, the right school to attend, the right person to marry?  We might call these the big ticket items in life.  Or perhaps you're wondering over something a bit smaller, like, should I travel to one place or another, or make that visit to a friend, or make that investment or purchase?  Did you know that God has promised the believer to lead in all these things? Let's ponder today, God's Promises to lead us.  

Believers have the opportunity for an everyday companion.  One who is All Wise, All Present, All Powerful, and All Loving.  You guessed it, it is the Lord Himself.  And when you stop think about it, why would we want to leave Him out of anything we say or do, and that everyday?  

What is God's will for my life;  One of the most often asked questions regarding the Christian life.  So is there a way to find it, a way to walk in it?  Let's talk about that today.  

God has a job for you!  A planned out part for each of us to fulfill.  And the Lord brings us His ever faithful word so that we can have all that we need to get the job done. So each believer is already enrolled in His school of good works.  

Supposed you were called on to do something that you had never done before, say climb a mountain, how would you begin to prepare?  You might start with a book on mountain climbing, or speaking to an expert on the subject.  Now, what if the task before you is to walk with God?  You are going to need both a book and the Expert on life which would be God Himself and His book of  instructions called, you got it, the Bible.

Do you know the joy of jumping into a swimming pool on a hot day, it really is something to immerse yourself into what can so refresh you?  Such is the word of God, the Bible, His love letter to us, it is alive, refreshing, comforting and challenging, it is powerful all on its own, and in it we hear the voice and heart of God. 

There is a friend, who loves you, who wants to speak to you everyday, who wants you with Him in eternity, with all that is eternally good.  Have you read His love letter to you lately, regularly, devotionally?  His word to you is the Bible, in it is what He thinks, what is in His heart for you.  Speak Lord, I Am Listening. 

Who can you share your heart with?  And who can truly share their heart with you?  This is the true bedrock of a genuine relationship.  And catch this, we can have this with God. Our sharing our hearts with Him and His sharing His heart with us.  

Here is an exciting thought, that the things we do today, the very way in which we live today reaches into the future, in fact into eternity, and not only our own eternity but into the lives and eternity of those God has placed around us to know and to love. 

With so very many distractions in our world, with so many things to take up our thought life, where should we be intentionally setting our focus?  For we Believer, what should be the great attention grabber for our lives? 

How great would it be if you could download a Fellowship APP.  This would be between you and the Lord, where you could discover His heart for you each and every day.  That is what we are after in our Walking With God series.  Where we are in constant connection with Him, it's the greatest adventure ever.  

There is a best way to 'walk' in this world, a best way to daily live in our relationship with God.  And to do that, it must be with intentionality, with awareness, with focus on where we are headed. Let's talk about that and how it is done. 

So, you find yourself off track in your life, in your heart, off track with God in your day, what are we to do?  Oh, what to do?  And going foreword what steps can be taken to avoid, really to keep ourselves right in our hearts and right with God?  

So you're walking in the Spirit, enjoying your fellowship your everyday relationship with God, and then somehow you find that you have gotten off track, slipped away, blown it, so how exactly to reconnect and get back on track? Let's consider that in todays podcast. 

How would you like to take a walk with God?  How about dinner with Jesus?  How about taking God to work with you?  This is actually what our faith offers us, a daily connection and inclusion of God in our every day living.  What could be greater, and so lets talk about it. 

Ever play the game of 'Keep Away' when you were young?  Where you had some valued possession that you held so dear that you dared not let anyone take away from you?  Well in a sense, yet to a far greater degree, there are spiritual things held by Believers that we should never allow a single thing to rob from us. This is what we will consider today. 

There are so many laws on the books that no could know them all and every year more and more laws are added, both good and bad, but there is something that the Bible declares has no laws against it, and full freedom is given to go for it.  What is it, you may have already guessed it is Love. 

Self-control could at first sound like a restrictive or even confining type of subject, but quite the opposite is true. Self-control is a blessing, it is actually freeing as it opens up to us victory over the things that do restrict and confine us, you see the self life, the self-centered life, is the biggest restrictor of all.  

Who knows the song; Great Is Thy Faithfulness?  It is a true classic sung by saints around the world for many many years.  Such a great treasure Believers have in the faithfulness of God our Father. He is true to His word.Bank on it, count on it, let it bring your life true purpose. 

David in one of the most loved Psalms, Psalm 23, declares; Surely Goodness and Mercy shall follow me all the days of my life.  If you know just where that goodness comes from and you are counting on the mercy of God, then you too can declare the very same thing.  So, for goodness sake, listen in today.  

How important is kindness to you, from others and from you to others?  Like a greeting from a friend, a 'have a great day' you pass along to make someone smile, these things are actually birthed out of love, genuine love.  Think of it, a simple act of kindness can change your day and the day of the one receiving your kindness.  And hasn't God been kind to you? 

On a scale of 1 to 10 how patience are you?  How about this, how patient on that same scale would you like to be?  Now, you know that there is Someone who has been patient with you and I must add very patient with me, and He would like to grow patience within each of us.  Let's take the time to think about this...  

Did you know that the Lord calls Himself the Lord of Peace?  Now come on, who doesn't need peace in this world, which makes it so great to know the very source of Peace, the very Lord of Peace. Let's talk peace for every circumstance. 

If Love was a tree what fruit would it grow.  I'm thinking that it would be like a tree with several fruits growing from it, and one of those fruits would surely be joy.  Joy, that deep down settled assurance that God loves you! Ready to enjoy the fruit of God's love for you? 

Do you have any eternal possessions?  You know it has been said, you can't take anything with you when you die.  So is there nothing to claim that you can take with you?  Yes there is, and let's talk about that today.   

Here's a question for you; what do you do that you will keep at, no matter what?  That you won't stop even if it is tested?  Let's look at that.  

Isn't hope an interesting thing, it is an expectation of something or someone that you are waiting for or on. It calls for patience doesn't it? It seems fragile but also can be a giver of great strength.  Is there a love and hope connection?  Let's consider that today.  

Love is sung about, written about, talked about, thought about, but where is the source, where and how do we come to find out what is the real deal?  I mean, is there a place to plug in, so to speak?  Let's consider this today.

Hang in there with Love, Hang in there loving God, and Loving others.  Cuz God never gives up on you, loving you, working on you, working in you and with you. 

So my friends how important is truth to you?  Should we compromise it for anything?  Is truth to be followed even if it costs us something?  It is something to be considered with all the voices out there these days. 

Aren't you thankful that once forgiven God does not keep record of our wrongs?  Now that is Love with a capital L, don't you think? Now how about you and me, how are we in the not keeping lists of others past transgressions?  Let's think about it. 

Like that title?  I hope it perks your interest and desire to find out what the Bible says about what would kill off your growing in love. Don't let this into your life, don't do it! 

Isn't it nice to be able to see, to read and to learn from, the One who is love, that would be God Himself, just what love is and here we speak of what love is not.  

How might you define love?  What are the qualities that describe love?  And does everyone in life just make up there own definition or is there a definitive what love can be described?  

What is the focus of our actions?  Especially those things we many do that shows our love for others? If we dig deep what is behind the true motives of our hearts?  Let's begin to ponder these issues. 

Have you ever thought of prayer as an act of love.  Jesus loves you and He is praying for you, interceding for your life before the Father. So who are you going to love today through the act of prayer?  

God has compassion on us, that really blesses me.  He knows our conditions and circumstances, my goodness, He lived down here with us, and from Him came acts of loving compassion. He was and is love with arms and legs and now we are those who are His arms and legs, so let's get loving.  

Anyone with us today that needs some assistance in order to forgive someone?  I mean real supernatural intervention, to let forgiveness flow from your soul?  Well, help is here!  The Holy Spirit is here to give you, and to give through you, that setting free experience of forgiveness. 

One of our favorite titles for the Lord Jesus, one what was originally given to Him by religious leaders, who hated him was; The Friend Of Sinners.  Now when I hear that, I think; Hey I qualify for friendship with Jesus.  Let's consider His great love as He generously forgives.  

Pop quiz, what is the greatest love? How might you define it?  What does it look like?  Is there an example that can be followed?  Let's consider that today.  Glad you joined us. 

How do folks know that you are truly a Believer?  What is the great telltale sign that you are a follower of Jesus Christ? Or if you intend to show the people in your life that your are a Christian how might you accomplish that? 

Let's look at Love.  At love with hands and feet, and who would that be?  It is the Lord Jesus Christ, God with us, love with hands and feet. Let's watch Him in action. 

Why are we loving towards others?  What exactly is our motivation?  Where does it come from?  Do we love to be seen as a loving person by others?  What is at the heart of the issue of our motivation to love?  Time for some reflection here. 

How can I really give God's love away to others even in those times when there are others that I really don't like?  Can it be that I need to look at all others with the perspective that they are just like me, in need of God's love too just like me.  

Is there some kind of test, a reality check for anyone who says that they love God?  I mean can we look at other parts of our lives and say, here is one proof of our love for God?  Let's take a deeper look at this. 

Ever heard the expression, you can not give away what you do not have?  This is so true when it comes to God's love.  To get into that position to give God's love away we must first and foremost keep our love tank filled up from above.  

There is for you and for me believer, a reserve, a holding of God for you that never runs out, it is available to us now and nothing is greater or can stand in its way. Ask and receive, ask and receive. 

Ever heard the expression; Kick 'em to the curb?  Well that is what we can do with our fears and anxious thoughts, kick 'em to the curb!  But how does that happen exactly in the believers life?  You might be surprised at the wonderful answer.  Let's talk about it. 

What satisfies you in life, what is the longing, or hope you would want to fill your life at the deepest level?  Dig deep now and tell me what you really really want?  And let's see what God's word has to say about that. 

What do you think about this; God is on the lookout for people to adopt as His own, for Him to be their Father and for them to be His true sons and daughters. For God to call us His own for all eternity. 

Remember the old song; What's love got to do with it?  How about this, Everything!  Yet what kind of love, and where can a person get the real thing?  Let's talk about it. 

Can you number off the 10 commandments in order?  I really don't think that too many can.  So lets do that today. And if you had to pick which is the greatest what would you say?  Can you sum them all up in one word? 

Have you ever seen a commercial and thought to yourself, hey, I should have that thing, or, why don't I have one of those?  Some commercials are so clever that you may end up even thinking that you must have something that you never ever wanted before.  Let's consider today the act of coveting and just what is it.  

Imagine having a completely reliable friend, a dear friend who out of there integrity spoke the thuth, lived a life of being a truthful person?  Now, imagine that friend is you.  What are the benefits of leaving lies behind and living in truth?  What benefits come to your mind?

Why did Pinocchio's nose grow? We all know the answer to that one.  It was on account of lying. Wouldn't it be something if that happened to everyone, I dare say what a different world it would be.  Let's Have some fun with the subject but lets also be truthful about any lying we may have done and agree to turn from it.  

If we asked everyone we know and got an honest answer to the question; Have you ever stolen anything?  How many yes answers do you think we would get?  By the way; have you ever stolen anything?  Let's examine these questions today.  

More reasons and ways to keep safe from the dangers of adultery.  

Reasons not to break commandment number 7; You shall not commit adultery.  Let's take a practical look at keeping safe in your marriage.  

Here is one for us; how does God view the importance, value and place for sex in our lives?  How intense is He that we raise it to the level He has intended?  

What are your thoughts on faithfulness?  How important is it?  How about in your relationships with others, how important is faithfulness in any relationship and especially in marriage?  Let's consider that. 

It is the heart that is at the heart of every issue.  If we don't deal with that anger and hatred in our hearts, where can it lead us? Oh how we all need the Savior to give us new hearts. 

Life is precious.  I don't think there is any disagreement there. And it is a gift from God.  Here God tells us not to murder. 

What is a person to do when a parent is not honorable, how then can we honor them and honor our Father in heaven? 

Here is another commandment but it also carries with it a blessing a promise from God.  And who does not want to be blessed? 

What is your favorite day of the week?  I heard someone say; any day you get to sleep in.  God has gifted us with a special day, a day of rest and refreshment a day to connect with loved ones and with our Lord. How is it that you look at God's commandment to take a day for rest and connection with Him? 

How precious would you say that the Lord's name is in your life?  I think most of us right off would say, very precious, wonderful, awesome.  Well, how do most folks feel about the 3rd commandment. 

If there was someone you really wanted to see, someone that you really wanted to have relationship with, would you speak to a picture of them or to them directly?  Sounds kind of silly doesn't it?  Let's think about this when it comes to an Idol, rather than having relationship with God directly. 

I venture to say that most folks don't like rules and regulations for their lives, how are you with such things?  Now, what if those rules came from an All Knowing, All Powerful, All Present Being that loves you and wants the