Getting To Know God

The greatest command that God gave requires us to love Him. The Bible teaches that there is a specific brand of love that God expects. In this episode of Getting To Know God – Thru The Psalms, we’re looking at Psalm 18:16-24 to look at the characteristics of Biblical love. This exercise helps us make sure we’re on the right track in pleasing God, while also encouraging hope as we navigate through the difficulties of life, that try ...

How do we know that, when we pray, that God actually hears us when we call out to Him? The Bible offers tangible proof that is historically documented! In this episode of Getting To Know God – Thru The Psalms podcast, we’re looking at the details of Psalm 18:4-15 to see how King David described his prayer life, and how we can relate. If you want to pray with hope and proper expectations, this is information you’ll definitely want t...

In this episode, we’re discovering how to love God in ways that brings confidence and enrichment to our lives and attitudes. The greatest command that God ever gave, is that we are supposed to love Him with everything we’ve got – with all of our heart, soul, strength and mind. Today, churches try to simplify that command by embracing the mantra that we need to “love God, and love people.” That’s true. But, how do we love God? In th...

It’s no secret that the world we live in is getting more tense, violent, and dark. Even though God’s people are called to be “salt and light of the earth,” that job is easier said, than done. How do we manage, and do so with the right attitudes of praise? In this episode of Getting To Know God – Thru The Psalms, we’re looking at the prayer of King David from Psalm 17:10-15, to see how the Holy Spirit encouraged him when he was surr...

When it comes to trusting in the LORD, there are certain things we can do to improve our faith. The Bible is filled with tips and tricks to help us in this area, giving us access to the benefits of our salvation. We’re looking at some of those tips in this episode of “Getting To Know God – Thru The Psalms.” Our study, entitled, “The Power of Knowing God,” looks at Psalm 17:4-9 to see the things that King David knew about God, and h...

If your prayer life is lacking, or dissatisfying to any degree, you need to make sure you’re focused on THIS ONE THING! Understanding the Biblical fundamentals of prayer is critical to ensuring that your prayer life is fruitful and fulfilling. In this episode of “Getting To Know God – Thru The Psalms,” we’re looking at the testimony of King David in Psalm 17:1-3 to see what his prayer life looked like. If we can start our prayer li...

With the world changing so rapidly, and seeing how the routine of life can change so dramatically and quickly, we need to ask the simple question: Where do we put our confidence and hope? As Christians, the answer should be simple. In this episode of Getting To Know God – Thru The Psalms, we’re looking at Psalm 16:7-11 to understand the root of David’s faith. If you want to know how to walk with the faith of a man like King David, ...

It’s one thing to say that we trust in the LORD. It’s a whole other thing to actually do so, especially when times are tough. Where do we get the strength? In this episode of the Getting To Know God – Thru The Psalms Podcast, we’re looking at Psalm 16:3-6 to see how King David took simple and practical steps to grow in his faith, making sure that his testimony matched his words. Tune into this episode, titled “The Company We Keep,”...

How do we practically “walk by faith?” There are a lot of people who say this, and don’t really know what it means. Thankfully, the LORD provides a clear explanation. In this episode of the Getting To Know God – Thru The Psalms podcast, we’re studying Psalm 16:1-2, to learn how our faith isn’t blind, and is helpful to give us wisdom and direction, no matter how the circumstances seem. If you need a boost in faith because of trials,...

This is the question of all questions. Who REALLY gets to go to heaven? Lots of people speculate on the requirements. Lots of people assume that ultimately everyone will be there. Some people even make up varying ideas about what heaven is really like. The truth is, heaven is God’s kingdom. He’s the only One that really knows what’s true about heaven, and He alone determines who gets to go. Thankfully, He’s given us all clear instr...

What is the first step to making sure you have a good relationship with God? You need to trust in ALL of the contents of His Word, in the Bible. This would include the contents of Psalm 14. In this episode of Getting To Know God – Thru The Psalms, we’re looking at the details of these verses to understand God’s perspective about the human race. This is a great study to make sure your relationship with God is solid, and also great t...

Have you ever prayed to God, expected a response with faith, and then waited, and waited, and waited…

Does God “ghost” people? In this episode of the Getting To Know God – Thru The Psalms podcast, we’re talking about how many of God’s people experience this sort of thing. Even David – a person that the Bible calls, “A man after God’s own heart” – dealt with this issue. If you’ve ever wondered “why,” and want to know how to deal wit...

Here is how to live with hope, in a hopeless world. The Bible clearly identifies the cause of all the corrupt, unjust, and evil things we see in the world, that frustrate and discourage our Christian faith. In this episode of the Getting To Know God – Thru The Psalms podcast, we look at Psalm 12 to see what God has to say to encourage His people. Scripture shows that God has a track record of giving His people strength, endurance, ...

Wouldn’t you love to know the reason that God allows trials and suffering in your life? The Bible is clear to explain, and in this episode of “Getting To Know God – Thru The Psalms,” we’re looking at Psalm 11 to understand God’s explanation. As a child of God, you don’t have to go through life afraid of trials, or exhausted from trying to escape trouble. The scriptures show that there is a better way. Having a maturing understandin...

It can be hard to stay encouraged in the LORD, when we live in a world filled with so much corruption and injustice. The Bible gives us the hope and encouragement we need, to operate with peace and purpose. In this episode of “Getting To Know God – Thru The Psalms,” we look at the testimony of Psalm 10 to see how God is always paying attention to His people and His enemies. Listen in, and enjoy the truth that God provides about His...

We all know the saying, “You reap what you sow.” What does that mean for the people of God? What does that mean for those who aren’t the people of God? You might be surprised to see how God reveals His righteousness and holiness through the work He does to proves this saying true. That’s what we’re exploring in this episode of Getting To Know God – Thru The Psalms podcast. We’re breaking down Psalm 9:15-20 so that, if you need some...

Have you ever been through a trial, prayed like people say you should, waited, and didn’t see God respond like you hoped? We’ve all been there; but if you want to know why it seemed like God was silent, you need to listen to this! On this episode of Getting To Know God – Thru The Psalms, we’re looking at the details of Psalm 9:13-14 to see how David prayed while he was going through tough times. This is a good opportunity to make s...

Life is better when we’re praising the LORD. The Bible is FILLED with good reasons to praise the LORD, and shows that we never have to be concerned with our circumstances in order to do so. That’s because, according to the Bible, praising the LORD begins with our attitude; and that attitude is sparked by an understanding of God and His Word. In this episode of Getting To Know God – Thru The Psalms, we’r...

In this episode of Getting To Know God - Thru The Psalms podcast, we're looking at Psalm 9:1-10 to understand how God is always providing reasons to be encouraged and hopeful. Even though life can be relentless with trials and frustrations, Pastor b.Side breaks down Psalm 9 to show how to direct the mind to more optimistic and promising things. Don’t let life steal the joy of your salvation from you. Tu...