You're Not Alone!

Kings of old were supreme in all aspects of life. This meant their subjects most often suffered as a result. Most kings today rule in conjunction with others. No matter what, when the king dies so also his reign ends. The Bible gives us still another type of king.Copyright Dave Andrus 2024

One of the prophecies that is read at Christmas time is wonderful, helpful and good. And yet if you read the whole story, it becomes even more impactful, powerful and meaningful. Copyright Dave Andrus 2023 

Silence can be good or it can be bad. It can be a thing that is desired or a thing that is dreaded. Zechariah was silent but God had spoken. Copyright Dave Andrus 2023

On the holiday of Thanksgiving, people do give thanks. What should we, how can we give thanks when bad or difficult things happen? A lesson I learned while having many eye surgeries. Copyright Dave Andrus 2023

To visit someone in prison, many centers are now stamping on the visitor’s hand a validation stamp. It can be seen only under ultra violet light.  What good is such a stamp?  Copyright Dave Andrus 2023

Throughout the world and at home there is fighting and violence. If all this stopped, we would have silence but would we have peace? How do we find and have peace?Copyright Dave Andrus 2023 

In that God created all things, we can see his imprint all over the place. When we hear his word, we then understand what we behold. And this is not about physical sight, but a lesson from a pet dog.Copyright Dave Andrus 2023

Cowboy westerns are in many ways a story about a hero. We like heroes and need them. Today’s podcast brings this idea in a special way.  Copyright Dave Andrus 2023

A cup of coffee can be more than a drink to satisfy or stimulate. It can reflect friendship and a personal delight. Copyright Dave Andrus 2023 

When playing a sporting game like baseball, players can gain encouragement and energy from the fans that cheer them on. Life is not a game, yet we do have in life many who cheer us on. Listen and be encouraged!Copyright Dave Andrus 2023

Summer brings many familiar things including insect bites. Some bites are more than a nuisance. Some require medicine to cure. The same is true with spiritual things and the soul. Copyright Dave Andrus 2023

Most everyone has heard the song “What a friend we have in Jesus”. Its not only a favorite song but gives good advice. Listen and be comforted. Copyright Dave Andrus 2023

No one wants to be excluded. We want to be included in the group, fun, or activity. Spiritually the same is true. The Bible speaks of exclusion, inclusion and belonging. Copyright Dave Andrus 2023

We may be doing exactly the right thing, what God wants us to do: Why then, does opposition come? And when opposition comes what should we do about it and with it?Copyright Dave Andrus 2023

Sand castles can be fun to build and play with. An evening rain though destroys all that you did. Life can sometimes be like this. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Copyright Dave Andrus 2023

One of the most powerful words in the English language is the little word “if”. It sets up future options or is spoken when regret is experienced due to the present situation. As so often happens, another option is still possible....Copyright Dave Andrus 2023

We probably all have our favorite, preferred, or treasured items. We are sad when they are lost, broken or wear out. God also has a treasured possession. You might be surprised by it. Listen and enjoy. Copyright Dave Andrus 2023

There are some Bible verses we have heard many times and think we know what they mean. What a surprise to learn we might have had it wrong. Even more, when we hear the different explanation, it makes perfect sense. Listen and experience this today. Copyright Dave Andrus 2023

A modern day parable. Having an injury doctors often provide treatment via a physical therapist. Where does this connect for us spiritually? Listen and find out. Copyright Dave Andrus 2023

What will heaven be like? Did Jesus give us any ideas of what we might experience there? Listen and find out. Copyright Dave Andrus 2023