Our little pet, Emma, died yesterday. It was a hard day. Emma came to us when she was seven years old. If the ratio of dog years to humans really is seven to one, that would have made her 49 when we adopted her and 77 when she died. We received her when two friends were moving out of the country and decided it […]
Why You Should Be Optimistic in 2017
What do you see when you look down the road into the New Year? Despite all the cultural upheaval we see in the world today, there is a reason for optimism. The foundation for your optimism is Divine Love. Faith in Him is the conduit through which He is able to pour out into your life all the good He has planned for you […]
013) What is the Wrath of God?
What is the wrath of God? The Bible does talk about it so how do we reconcile divine wrath with the fact that God is love? That’s what I talk about in this Plain Talk podcast. After you listen, let me know what you think about it in the comments below. *Listen in iTunes. *If you liked this episode, be sure to subscribe to […]
Christmas: Why We Crave Something Bigger.
Christmas: It’s the time of year we all live big. Big get-togethers. Big decorations. Big meals. Big expenses. Big fun. Let’s admit it. We like “big.” The truth is that what what we all want is a “big life.” Ever hear the expression “bigger than life” to describe something that exceeds normal experiences? That’s what we all want. It’s the kind of life we […]
012) Do you know who God is?
Jesus came into the religious world of His day telling them that they had it all wrong when it comes to understanding God. The outcome was His crucifixion. He’s doing the same thing today and they still don’t like it. *Listen in iTunes. *If you liked this episode, be sure to subscribe to Plain Talk now on iTunes or Stitcher. PS) Want to hear […]
Stop Trying So Hard To Obey God.
If you attend church, obedience to God is something you hear about all the time. Obey God. Just do it. We are repeatedly told how we must try hard to obey God, but consider this matter for a moment. Jesus was perfectly obedient to His Father. On the other hand, how often have we struggled to be obedient to the things we believe He […]
You Don’t Have To Chase After God.
So much has been said in the church world about pursuing God. Press in. Chase after Him. Seek Him. On and on the list goes, but the fact is that it’s all unnecessary In a wonderful and pivotal demonstration of grace, our loving God took the initiative to come for us and deliver us from our lostness. Jesus identified His mission, saying, “For the […]
011) Sin Isn’t What You’ve Probably Thought.
One of the worst things religion has told us has to do with sin. The subject has been used to terrify and control people, keeping them from turning to the God who is Love. In this episode, Steve McVey talks about the real meaning of sin and how changing our minds about it can transform us. *Listen in iTunes. *If you liked this episode, […]
The True Meaning of Repentance.
The subject of repentance has been wielded as a weapon against the naive for so long that the very mention of the word often conjures up harsh images of tearful remorse, heartfelt contempt, and the passionate dedication of oneself to God, laced with promises to “never do it again.” The pseudo-repentance in much of the modern church focuses on sin, insisting that we single […]
010) How Do We Know Our True Personal Value?
Church, parents, teachers, and other leaders have knowingly or unknowingly communicated messages to us about ourselves but did we get it right? A wrong understanding of your value can be debilitating for life unless it is changed. In this program, Dr Steve McVey speaks to this issue and describes how to know our true worth. *Listen in iTunes. *If you liked this episode, be […]