Episode 57: Trusting God With Your Work

"Faith is not belief without proof, but trust without reservation." — D. Elton TruebloodHow do you walk with God when it gets hard? Today we sit down with Christians in southeast asia and interview them about the differences on perception of persecution in the east vs the west and what gives them the courage to continue.

Time moves fast. Deadlines, pressure, change, and uncertainty constantly remind us how limited we are. But Psalm 90 lifts our eyes to a God who is not limited by time at all.In this episode, we look at what it means that God is eternal—from everlasting to everlasting. Before creation, before humanity, and long after our brief lives pass, God remains the same. Moses reminds us that while our days are fleeting, the eternal God is our dwelling place in every generation.We’ll explore how God’s eternity strengthens His promises, anchors our trust, and brings rest to anxious hearts.Slow down. Lift your eyes.Rest in the eternal presence of God.

“God is good all the time. In times of darkness, we must trust that He is good.”— Charles SpurgeonLet's trust His goodness together!

Who is in control of your life? We can loosen our grip on life when we realize God is in control of everything. Let's trust Him together!

Who do we have to hold onto? The one who is holding onto all things. Today we look at an important attribute of God: Sustainer.“God gives where He finds empty hands.”  - St. Augustine

"God made us: invented us as a man invents an engine. A car is made to run on petrol, and it would not run properly on anything else. Now God designed the human machine to run on Himself." -- C.S. LewisWe were made for God. Let's Trust God as our Creator.

"A little knowledge of God is worth more than a great deal of knowledge about Him." --- J.I. PackerJoin us this month as we look at a study on the attributes of God.Listen to the Attributes of God by Shai Linne

Do you struggle to go to work? Are you having trouble figuring out what you should do? "Work is as much a basic human need as food, beauty, rest, friendship, prayer, and sexuality. It is not simply medicine but food for our soul. Without meaningful work, we sense significant inner loss and emptiness." Ben Steffen and I discuss what it looks like to find the choose a career, how to work when it's not fun, and the theology behind our work. Today we learn.... Work is rewarding Work is hard Work is only redeemed through Jesus Tune in to hear Ben Steff tell some stories!Want to read more about todays topic? Check out... Business for the Glory of God by Wayne Grudem Every Good Endeavor by Tim Keller https://timothykeller.com/books/every-good-endeavor Ordinary: Sustainable Faith in a Radical, Restless Worldhttps://www.amazon.com/Ordinary-Sustainable-Faith-Radical-Restless/dp/0310517370

Winter is coming ⛄⛄⛄ Finals are coming. Did you remember to take your grace pills? Tune in to find out how to get past the winter blues and give yourself grace for when life is hard.

"And they sang a new song, saying, “Worthy are you to take the scroll and to open its seals, for you were slain, and by your blood you ransomed people for God from every tribe and language and people and nation," Revelation 5:9 Kara Blomgren shares her experience visiting Paupa New Guinea with YWAM.