Doing the right thing Part 5
Have you ever wondered, “What do I do next?” Well, today on Discover the Word, we end the weeklong discussion with John Townsend by talking about doing the next right thing. It’s part of the series called “The Entitlement Cure.” Join the team today on Discover the Word!
Keeping your promises Part 4
“Sure, I can make it to lunch with you today . . . unless something better comes along.” Ever been tempted to respond to an invitation that way? Have you ever had to make a choice in a situation like that? Today on Discover the Word, the team is joined by best-selling author John Townsend to discuss how keeping inconvenient promises…
Words matter Part 3
Words affect actions! Would you agree with that? Well, today on Discover the Word, team members are joined by author John Townsend to discuss how we can change our entitlement mentality by changing the words we use to describe ourselves. Don’t miss it! It’s a fascinating part of the series titled, “The Entitlement Cure.” Listen today to Discover the Word!
Doing what's best Part 2
Today on Discover the Word we’re not taking any shortcuts! Author John Townsend joins us to uncover how to do what is best and not just what is comfortable. It’s part of a series called “The Entitlement Cure.” Listen today to Discover the Word!
The Entitlement Cure Part 1
There is a harmful disease that affects our businesses, families, and churches. There’s a good chance you have a case of it as well. Today on Discover the Word, the team welcomes author and psychologist John Townsend to discuss the remedy. The problem is entitlement, and the series is called “The Entitlement Cure.” Tune in today on Discover the Word!
Enslaved by a prison of performance Part 5
Imagine being known for the worst thing you’ve done. That’s what happens to those who’ve been in prison. And even after they’ve been released, they’re constantly reminded by society of what they’ve done. In a sense, they still feel imprisoned. Today on "Discover the Word," we, along with guest Karen Swanson, talk about how we all can be enslaved by a prison of performance. Listen today to "Discover the Word"!
It’s not where you are, but who you are Part 4
It’s possible to be behind bars, but still experience freedom. And it’s also possible to not be an inmate at a prison, yet still be enslaved by sin. It’s not where you are but who you are. Today on "Discover the Word," the group, and special guest Karen Swanson, talks about how pride can hold us in a prison of our own making while humility can set us free. Join the group today on "Discover the Word"!
“Prison religion” Part 3
When an inmate “gets religion” to help his or her chances for parole, what they have is often called “prison religion,” where post-release Jesus gets left behind. Today on "Discover the Word," the group, and Institute for Prison Ministries director Karen Swanson, talks about “prison religion” and also wants to know, when your circumstances change for the better, where is Jesus in your life? "Discover the Word" today!
Perpetrators and victims of sin Part 2
While victims of crime can struggle with anger and bitterness, the criminal can wrestle with the shame and the guilt of what they’ve done. And both end up being imprisoned by the things they battle. Today on "Discover the Word," the group, and special guest Karen Swanson, talks about how we’re both perpetrators of sin and victims of sin, making us all prisoners, until Christ sets us free. Join the study today on "Discover the Word"!
“We’re all prisoners, until Christ sets us free” Part 1
Imagine being forced to live 24/7 in a room the size of your bathroom. Sounds like prison, right? Today on "Discover the Word," the group and special guest, director of the Institute for Prison Ministries, Karen Swanson, compare the confinement of a prison cell with the spiritual prison we confine ourselves to through our own wrong choices. “We’re All Prisoners, Until Christ Sets Us Free”—join that study today on "Discover the Word"!
A Self-righteous Mind-set That Affects Our Relationship With God And Others Part 71
Our attitude is extremely important to God, especially when it’s reflected in our love for people.
Do Your Church Members Form Groups That Make Newcomers Want To Join? Part 70
In high school, we joke about the different cliques that form. The cheerleaders, the jocks, the drama club. If we’re not careful, church members sometimes form groups that make it difficult for newcomers to join.
Discover How Our Inner Thoughts Impact Our Outward Expressions Part 67
Too often, we build ourselves up by putting other people down. In fact, it’s so common we don’t always realize when we do it!
Find Out What It Means To Be Self-righteous, And How To Correct Our Attitude Part 66
We don’t use the term self-righteous much these days. Yet the tendency to have an over-inflated view of ourself is something all of us struggle with from time to time.
Practical Advice For Families From Jesus’ Parable Of The Prodigal Son Part 65
As parents, we try to distribute love to our children equally. No child gets special favor. But it’s not always easy! Let's reflect on a family relationship described by Jesus, and commonly known as the parable of the prodigal son.
