Celtic Preacher

Is it My Will Or God's Guidance?

Distinguishing my will from God's guidance and leading is an ongoing task. It's not easy to pause and reassess amidst life's reactions, but it is necessary if we desire to access the wisdom God promised us. It takes practice. Text Mark 6. Pod 228

Knowing Your Joy-Stealers (Common Challenges to Spiritual Growth)

Why do some of us give up quickly while others persevere and gain ground? Today, Jesus addresses some of the challenges of spiritual/emotional growth. Text Matthew 13 Parable of the Sower Pod 227

Hidden Doorways in Plain View - Failure

Setbacks, weaknesses, and failures do not have to define us. Instead, vulnerabilities and flaws can be the doorway to the change we long for.
Scripture Text 2 Corinthians 12.     Pod 226

Nowhere To Hide: Jesus’ Remedy For Shame

Feeling like you don't belong? Jesus' miracles always pointed to something more than physical restoration. Today, Jesus targets the deep-seated issue of shame we all struggle with. There is a way out of the shame spiral through vulnerability and honesty.  The text is Mark 5     Pod 225 

Don't Tell Me Not To Worry!

Instead of succumbing to panic and believing we must solve all our problems on our own, Jesus reminds us that over-dependence on ourselves keeps us in places of high stress and anxiety. True trust transcends self-reliance. Mark 4.   Pod 224

Divine Timing-How Waiting On God Shapes Our Responses

Today, we explore Jesus' counterintuitive teaching that requires us to learn how to wait on the empowerment of the Holy Spirit before we act. This transformative practice of waiting shows us that the most potent action can be inaction. It's during these inactive times we are inwardly changed, and that, in turn, affects how we respond to life's challenges.    Acts 2 Pentecost Pod 223  

Beyond Regret: Finding Peace In Our Past Choices

While many of us long to rewrite our past and undo poor decisions, God is not limited by our failures and weaknesses. Pod 222. Text Acts 1

Guided By Obstacles:Embracing God's Correction

Have you ever felt like obstacles and roadblocks are more than just challenges? Perhaps they are divine messages guiding us toward our true path. In this teaching, we explore the idea that these closed doors, blocks, and hurdles serve as a guide to steer us in the right direction. Text Acts 1:6.  Pod 221

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ease Matters-Guidance When We Feel Driven

Ease Matters-Guidance When We Feel Driven

Jesus' teachings encourage us to find rest and ease instead of constantly pushing ourselves to the limit. By staying connected to him, we can allow things to come to us and trust the path ahead. Sometimes, the best way to move forward is by stopping.  Text Gospel of John 14 Pod 220

Uncomplicated Direction: Listening To God's Voice

Jesus taught us that listening to God's guidance is surprisingly more accessible than we think. The capacity to hear God is innate within us, much like a sheep instinctively follows its shepherd's voice. The text is the Gospel of John 10. Pod 219