We live in a culture saturated with voices that claim to promote our individual happiness. This focus is so prevalent that we barely notice when we hear it spoken. The emphasis on personal happiness is like the invisible oxygen that keeps our society moving forward. It is in the moral lessons of our sitcoms, the
We are excited about these two new series from the JB Shreve Faithful Considerations website beginning in April. The Days of David is an epic podcast series that will journey through 1 and 2 Samuel exploring the life of David and his times. Part bible study and part adventure story, we hope that this podcast
We live in a time when a deep darkness is covering the earth, but we are called to see and recognize more, even amid the darkness. This podcast devotional looks at the idea of deep darkness described in scripture. It is a darkness so thick that, at times, it could even be felt. But within the
There are moments in life that define us. In this natural realm, they may appear as mere random moments, opportunities, or forks in the road – if we even consider them at all. But in the design of God, these defining moments of grace make us who we are (or who we are not). In
Can we block God’s energy? Can a man or woman really do that? The answer is a resounding yes! And that is something we never want to do! In this episode, part of our Grace – The Energy of God podcast series, JB Shreve looks at a subtle but deadly perspective and posture of the
Recognizing the grace of God is the first step to securing the benefits of His energy in our life – but it goes further. We must recognize the specific nature of grace God has put upon our lives. This is not something we can achieve with a religious mindset. It requires spiritual discernment. The early
In our last episode, we looked at three ways to access the grace of God, His divine energy that Christ secured for us to create whole and healthy Kingdom lives and homes. We continue with that discussion in this episode, identifying three more biblical standards for accessing the energy of God for our lives. Some
Christ alone has gained us access to the grace of God. There is nothing we can add to what He already did. But there are postures of the heart and standards of lifestyle we can implement that facilitate the outpouring of the energy of God into our lives and homes. This episode is the first
So far in this series, we have explored our description of the grace of God as the energy of God. In this episode, we look at 5 Biblical standards for what grace does in our life. The energy of God is uncompromising, non-negotiable, and relentless as it pours across our lives and our world. It
Episode 4 in our Grace – The Energy of God podcast series looks at the two different energies operating today. There is the energy of darkness and the energy of God. Knowing the difference between the two of them, what they lead to, and how the quality of our life is based upon which energy