Kindgom Training

Do you ever feel like you have a million things running through your mind, whether that’s a to-do list, questions, emails to respond to, plans to make etc.? And outside of all these do you sometimes just feel like you can't solve one challenge before considering the next? Everything just starts to feel heavy and before you know it you are battling with feelings of apathy, depression, and anger. If so, you are not alone. And I think there might be one leading cause for all of this that we each can identify and resolve in our own lives - distractions and too much mental stimulation. Listen in to see what the Bible has to say and my thoughts on all of this! Hopefully something shared can help you battle some of these feelings you might be struggling with in your own life.

Love. It is a word that brings mixed feelings and often diverse definitions. But did you know that in the same verse the Bible instructs us to be loving in all we do - it also instructs us to be on our guard, to stand firm, and to be brave? I think it is no coincidence that these directions are given within the same instructions to love in all that we do and who we are. But what exactly does Biblical love mean and look like? And how can it help us to create more authentic environments and firm foundations in our own lives? Have a listen to see what you think about all of this! Be on your guard, stand firm in the faith, be brave, be strong, be loving in everything you do.” (1 Corinthians 16:13)

Did you know that your body and the relationship you have with it can be one of divine and supernatural making? Because each of us are created uniquely and made wonderfully by God. And regardless of what we think of ourselves, he is in absolute love with us. It is my hope that this podcast will help you consider where your true worth lies and the spiritual importance of loving and taking care of your body. And with this knowledge, perhaps we can all learn to see our physical bodies as the incredible temples he created them to be.

It is one thing to say that we have faith. It is another to show that faith through how we live and the decisions we make. If you have a hard time understanding the difference between feeling faith and living faith-filled, this message is for you! Ultimately, the Bible tells us in James that "faith without good works is dead.” Realizing this, it is not enough to just say we have faith in Jesus. We are instructed to show this faith by doing good works, loving others, standing for the truth, and staying close to God.

I believe that Godly training will either serve our growth or thicken the walls of our egos. And we each get to decide which one that will be. But for me, as soon as I learned to make self-reflection and reproofing more about becoming like Jesus vs analyzing my flaws, everything changed. I know that kingdom training is a blessing. Here’s why.

Have you ever said something you immediately or soon after regretted? If you’re like most humans, the answer is probably yes. But the question we should consider asking ourselves is not necessarily “why” did we say such a thing, but rather - “where” did it come from.

How many times in a day do we experience highs and lows, feelings of happiness and frustration, or perhaps wonder if God is really for us? If you’re human, there’s no doubt you have battled with one or all of the above before. However, it’s important we train ourselves to not be moved by such feelings - and rather act on the unwavering knowledge provided in God’s word. Is this always easy? No. But will it provide smoother seas in otherwise unpredictable seasons? yes.

Have you ever had times in your life where you just wondered "what in the world is going on?” If so, you are not alone nor are you unlike Jesus’ disciples! The very ones who walked with him during his physical time on this planet. God does not expect us to have perfect faith or to understand every step of the way before we choose to follow him. Take that burden off of yourself immediately if it is one you have been struggling with. And we hope the encouragement and perspective in this 5 minute podcast will give you extra hope this week.

Humility. It is a word we hear often and we often judge each other for either having or not. But have you considered that being humble might also actually give you increased courage to step up and step out in life? If you’re struggling with meeting expectations - whether yours or others - we encourage you to listen to this podcast and reflect on where you are choosing to get your energy to work from.

Do you have a hard time making decisions or sometimes just completing a task without additional stress? Do you ever feel like even with the best intentions - you just can’t seem to get the ball rolling like you thought it would? Well, if so - you are not alone. And I recommend giving this podcast a quick listen to get some Godly perspective and hear some insights based on our own reflections here at Frost Fund! Because no matter what you are doing, having hope and energy are so important. The question is, where are you getting it from?