During times of transition will you trust God? Part 10
During times of transition we’re all enrolled in Trust School. The question is, will we barely pass, fail completely, or graduate with honors? Today on Discover the Word, our team, along with pastor and author Jeff Manion, concludes their series called “The Land Between.” When life is turned upside down, God wants to know, “Will you trust Him?” Join us…
“Whom the Lord loves He chastens” Part 9
“Whom the Lord loves He chastens.” We read that in the Bible, but what does that mean exactly? Today on Discover the Word, our team, and Pastor Jeff Manion, discusses the uncomfortable topic of when God is a disciplinarian. Discover the relationship between rescue and discipline by being part of the study today on Discover the Word.
“Time heals all wounds” . . . or does it? Part 8
It’s a common expression “Time heals all wounds,” but is it really true? Today on Discover the Word, author Jeff Manion maintains it’s not time that makes the difference during times of transition but the choices we make while we’re in that “Land Between.” Jeff rejoins our team to talk about that precarious land where faith either grows or dies. An…
God helps in unexpected ways Part 7
What do Moses, Elijah, and Peter all have in common? When they were at their lowest, God helped them in some unexpected and very practical ways. Today on Discover the Word, our team and special guest Jeff Manion discuss some of their favorite Bible characters and the important lesson we can learn from them about how just when we think…
God loves providing for His weary kids Part 6
Have you ever cried out to God for help, wondering if He’s listening? Today on Discover the Word, our team, along with author Jeff Manion, continues their series called “The Land Between” by talking about how to cope after a dramatic life change, like an illness, a job loss, or a relationship crisis. What if we knew that God actually loves…
Are you complaining about God or to God? Part 5
We all know the Israelites grumbled when they were in “The Land Between” a lot! But Moses complained too, about them! So what’s the difference between Moses’s complaint and theirs? You’ll find out today when we, along with our guest, Jeff Manion, compare griping about God with complaining to God. One of these things is not like the other! Tune in today on…
God’s not put off by our honest complaints Part 4
Any pastor can tell you that too much whining in the wilderness wears a leader down. It did for Moses. He complained to God and told Him the load of leadership was too much to bear! Today on Discover the Word, the group and pastor and author Jeff Manion discuss how God’s not put off by our honest complaints, as…
One question to ask ourselves before judging others Part 3
Could you eat one food—for every meal—for days, and not complain? Our guest this week on Discover the Word, Jeff Manion, tried that and today he tells us about his experiment. And the conversation reveals the one question we should ask ourselves when we’re tempted to judge others. Find out what that question is today on Discover the Word!
Complaining is more than just a bad habit Part 2
What, manna again? Complaining about their food and everything else they didn’t like, kept the Israelites wandering in the desert for forty years, delaying their destiny. Today on Discover the Word, we discuss with our guest, Jeff Manion, why complaining and grumbling is more than just a bad habit, it’s an enemy of our trust in God. Join us today on Discover the…
“The Land Between” Part 1
Most people would love to travel, but there’s one place nobody wants to travel to—the “Land Between.” Today on Discover the Word, our group, along with special guest Jeff Manion, begin a new series called, “The Land Between.” It’s a discussion about what to do after a job loss, a serious illness, the end of a relationship. Being in “The Land…
What will be your Legacy? Part 14
Each day we write another chapter in our personal legacy. We get to choose many aspects of how we’ll be remembered. So when you finally leave this earth what will be your story? Today on Discover the Word, the team wants to discuss how they want to be remembered, and that’s as people who “lived loved”! What will your legacy…
Stuck in your own “shame fest” Part 13
Ever been to a “shame fest” where you get stuck focusing on your regrets, mistakes, and disappointments? Today on Discover the Word, the group shares a candid conversation on their personal experiences with pity parties and how to decline those invitations. “The Beauty of Broken”—be listening today on Discover the Word!
Reasons to rejoice when life is hard Part 12
A happy family. A fulfilling career. A clean bill of health. It’s easy to be grateful for things that go well. But being thankful for events that turn our life upside down? Join us today on Discover the Word as we explore reasons to rejoice even when life is falling apart. “The Beauty of Broken” continues today on Discover the Word!
Repairing sibling relationships Part 11
They were the people we grew up with. And whether we enjoyed a close relationship with our siblings, fought like crazy, or never really knew them, our brothers and sisters can be some of the hardest people to love! Today on Discover the Word, we talk about how biblical love can repair and reinforce sibling relationships. Another “broken family value” as…
Forgiveness for those who hurt us the most Part 10
Is there a family hurt you can’t seem to get past? A word, an action, or a mistake that makes forgiveness seem impossible? Today on Discover the Word, we will discuss how to offer God’s forgiveness to those who’ve hurt us the most. We’re finding “The Beauty of Broken” today on Discover the Word!