"Hey, can you give me a hand with this?" Ask yourself how many times someone has asked you this question, and then ask yourself how you respond... anxious, annoyed, apathetic? According to the way Jesus responded to appeals for help, we should be ready to respond joyfully with the resources and gifts with which we have been blessed. In this episode, we discuss why we should have a heart positioned that is "happy to help."

Most individuals still relish the opportunity to go out for a meal and actually eat in a restaurant. It is a time to relax and fellowship in the company of family and friends. In this episode, more than 4,000 people gathered to relax, fellowship...and be fed both physically and spiritually. Yes, it was Jesus who "served" a helping of the "Good News" and finished the event much like He did with the feeding of the 5,000+. This episode takes a look at how the people got more than a bargain when they dined-in with Jesus.

Have you ever received a gift that keeps giving? Most presents either wear out or at least their appeal fades over time. Not so with the gifts of the spirit, especially the role those gifts play in our spiritual journey. With those gifts, we can become evangelists, pastors, teachers, and other faith-building members within the body of the church. It is up to each of us to find our roles and fulfill them, in order to grow and mature as a unified church reflecting the truth that is our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Ezekiel 14:1-6, 12-14

So, how good are you at multi-tasking? Even the best can handle only so much at any given time. Eventually, we need to prioritize to get the tasks done. That leads to the question, "how do you choose what is most important?" In that decision, our hearts need to be right with God to instill the proper elements when making an honest, sound selection. When our hearts are not aligned properly, our focus can shift to making decisions for worldly recognition, which displaces God from our lives. What is left can become idols, as they consume our time, energy, and passion. In this episode, we look at the consequences of allowing our hearts to become "idol."

Matthew 25:1-13

We spend the better part of our lives preparing for school, work, family, and other commitments. However, how much time do we prepare ourselves spiritually for Christ's return? We know He is coming, but we do not know the day or the hour. The best approach we can apply is to prepare to be prepared, and we discuss the importance of spiritual preparedness on today's episode.

Okay, we have all seen and heard things that are just too good to be true. Perhaps it was an advertisement, a suggestion from a friend, or a political promise. But what about an answered prayer from God? Is there anything that is too good (or too hard) to be true for our Heavenly Father? Today's episode considers the expression "No way, man" in the context of a miracle and how we can miss God's blessing if we limit His bounty to the finite boundary of our minds. Time to grow our faith...

Ever felt alone, as though no one was listening? Yes, all of us have had those moments. When they occur don't fret, because they are when God is hard at work in us. He has not abandoned us, as God appreciates the quiet, one-on-one time with us, perhaps even more than when He performs a spectacular miracle. So be sure to lean into God to hear His "still, small voice."

As a follow up to Part 1 of "Who's Foolin' Who," this episode highlights Part 2 of watching out for wolves in sheep's clothing. Making sure we follow the Ultimate Shepherd is what each of us needs to do in our spiritual journey. Staying close to Him will help us to bear good fruits and avoid the downward spiral brought on by bad fruits.