Life Around "The Fire"
This podcast is dedicated to those wanting to experience an alive, real relationship with God and one another as well as some true spiritual growth along The Way. This is for you!
Episodes
Presence before programs. This simple but profound truth stands at the heart of genuine relationship with God, yet so often we reverse the order. We frantically build spiritual structures hoping God will eventually show up and bless them, when all along He's been waiting for us to simply sit at His feet.
The Father has gone to extraordinary lengths to remove anything that might separate us from His love....
Are you stuck in a cycle of merely existing from day to day? That "same stuff, different day" lifestyle leaves many of us feeling empty and unfulfilled, living for weekends that provide only temporary escape. But there's a profound difference between just getting by and becoming an overcomer.
My own journey transformed when God's Spirit revealed Jesus to me in a powerful way. That divine e...
The Kingdom of God stands as a reality more profound than religious practice—it's an entirely new realm with its own culture, values, and priorities. This exploration of kingdom living cuts straight to the heart of spiritual maturity: what does it mean to "grow up before we grow old"?
Creation itself is groaning for the maturing of God's people. When we express our maturity in Christ, we d...
Trapped between thinking too highly of yourself and not highly enough? You're not alone. This profound spiritual tension affects how we function within God's Kingdom and impacts everyone around us.
The Apostle Paul's instruction to think of ourselves "with sober judgment" (Romans 12:3) provides a crucial navigational tool for believers. When our self-perception becomes inflated, we de...
*** Editor's note: David gave a Scripture referrence in point #4 concerning "Patience & Endurance". He said it was found in 1 Corinthians 3:4-8 and it should be 1 Corinthians 13:4-8.... woopsi... hey, at least we caught it... LoL *** The Kingdom of God stands as the central teaching of Jesus's ministry—a revolutionary concept that transforms how we understand our purpose on Earth. This episode...
Ever wondered what makes the Kingdom of God so different from earthly systems and cultures? This eye-opening exploration dives deep into the core values that define God's Kingdom - a kingdom not waiting in some distant future, but active and available right now.
At the heart of Kingdom culture lies love - not as a fleeting emotion but as the highest value that Jesus himself emphasized when asked about th...
Have you ever considered what makes the Bible truly different from any other book? Beyond just sacred text, it stands as a unique collection of 66 books written across centuries that somehow speaks with remarkable relevance to our modern lives.
This episode dives deep into the transformative message of 2 Peter 1:3-11, where we discover the pathway to spiritual maturity outlined by one of Jesus' closest d...
Standing at the intersection of prophecy and fulfillment, we're witnessing a divine unfolding unlike anything previously experienced. The revelation of God's presence across nations isn't some distant promise—it's happening right now, and your active participation matters more than you might realize.
Prophetic voices throughout history have glimpsed what we're now experiencing, though...
Jesus' seven last statements on the cross reveal a profound depth of love and purpose that transcends the horrific torture he endured. Spoken from a place of unimaginable physical agony—after being falsely accused, mercilessly beaten with rods, whipped nearly to death, and hung on a Roman torture device—these words carry extraordinary weight precisely because of where and how they were uttered.
The final...
What exactly did Jesus mean when He declared "It is finished" from the cross? This powerful statement—Tetelestai in Greek—wasn't merely announcing the end of His suffering, but proclaiming the complete fulfillment of His redemptive mission and the establishment of a revolutionary new covenant.
Explore how Jesus, though fully God, chose to experience human life completely dependent on the Holy S...
The mathematical impossibility speaks volumes. Between 300-400 prophetic statements about the Messiah, all fulfilled by one man. The odds? One in a quintillion – a number so vast it transcends comprehension. This statistical miracle forms just one pillar of evidence supporting Jesus' divinity and unique role in human history.
As we continue our exploration of Christ's seven statements from the cross...
The words of a dying man reveal his true character. When that man is Jesus Christ, those words become a profound testament to divine love and purpose that continues to transform lives two thousand years later.
Hanging on a cross after enduring false accusations, mockery, and brutal torture, Jesus didn't respond with anger or despair. Instead, his seven statements revealed a mind still completely focused ...
What would you say if you were being tortured to death? Most of us would lash out in anger, complain about the injustice, or simply cry in agony. Yet when Jesus hung on the cross—falsely accused, brutally beaten, and experiencing the most horrific form of execution known to humanity—his words revealed something extraordinary about God's heart.
The statements Jesus made from the cross weren't complai...
Where do you find Jesus? Not where you might expect. The second statement Jesus made from the cross—"Today you will be with me in paradise"—reveals something profound about God's character and kingdom values.
While hanging between two thieves, Jesus demonstrated that He's unashamed to associate with society's outcasts. Rather than seeking the company of the powerful or influential, He...
"Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do." These powerful words from Jesus on the cross reveal a profound truth about our human condition - sin numbs us to reality. We create narratives that normalize harmful behaviors, justifying them with the false belief that "everyone does it." Yet this deception leaves us spiritually insensitive, like leprosy patients who injure themselves without...
What comes out of your mouth when life hits you hardest?
We all have those moments—busted knuckles on an engine block, an unexpected shock, or devastating news—when our words reveal what's truly inside us. This raw, authentic episode explores the power of our speech during painful transitions by examining the most profound transition in history: Jesus on the cross.
Beginning with a disarmingly ...
Transitions shape our lives, yet they often leave us feeling disoriented and uncertain. What if I told you that Jesus himself navigated every type of life transition—and did so flawlessly? This revelation might just transform how you view your current season of change.
The Gospel of Luke offers us an extraordinary helicopter view of Jesus' transitional journey, from his humble birth to his glorious resur...
The church's last forty years have been marked by recurring earthquakes of scandal and moral failure. What began with sex scandals in the Catholic Church and televangelist implosions in the 1980s has continued through today with similar issues on smaller scales. But what if these painful revelations aren't simply tragedies to be mourned but necessary purification to be embraced?
Drawing from persona...
Ever wondered why some divine promises seem perpetually stuck on "pending" status? That uncomfortable feeling of restlessness when God's timeline doesn't match yours isn't just frustrating—it might actually be disconnecting you from the very breakthroughs you're waiting for.
This episode explores the profound connection between patience and spiritual power. Using the analogy of a...
Have you ever noticed that pivotal moment when something long-discussed finally becomes reality? That threshold where anticipation transforms into present experience? This profound transition lies at the heart of our spiritual journey today.
Drawing from four decades of officiating weddings, I've witnessed countless couples cross this threshold—their expressions revealing everything from wonder to appreh...
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