When Did Being Busy Become a Badge of Honor?

When Did Being Busy Become a Badge of Honor?

Our culture often celebrates packed schedules and constant activity, but is being busy really the same as living with purpose? Bob Shaw shares a personal story, examines the pressure to always be doing something, and looks at the example Jesus set in the midst of demanding circumstances. It's a reminder that our value isn't determined by how full our calendars are. I always appreciate hearing from you—feel free to reach out. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2570584/fan_mail/new] If you’re enjoying FaithFuel, a quick rating helps more people find it. Want a little extra encouragement each week? Sign up here: https://faithfuelpodcast.kit.com/70f267c8b2 [https://faithfuelpodcast.kit.com/70f267c8b2]

What Do You Do With Doubt?

Questions about God can feel unsettling, especially when we think we're supposed to have everything figured out. But Scripture tells a different story. In this episode of FaithFuel, Bob Shaw looks at how faithful believers throughout the Bible wrestled with uncertainty and why asking honest questions doesn't have to drive us away from God. Instead, those questions can become opportunities to know Him more deeply. I always appreciate hearing from you—feel free to reach out. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2570584/fan_mail/new] If you’re enjoying FaithFuel, a quick rating helps more people find it. Want a little extra encouragement each week? Sign up here: https://faithfuelpodcast.kit.com/70f267c8b2 [https://faithfuelpodcast.kit.com/70f267c8b2]

Not Home Yet

Life is filled with good things. They're just not the destination. In this episode of FaithFuel, Bob Shaw talks about a longing many people experience but struggle to explain. Even the best vacations end. The best meals are eventually finished. The happiest seasons of life become memories. Using Philippians 3:20 and inspired by the Steven Curtis Chapman song Not Home Yet, Bob explores the biblical truth that this world is not our final home. From a unique illustration involving Disneyland to the Christian hope of heaven, this devotional reminds listeners that the deepest longings of the human heart ultimately point beyond this world. As believers, we're called to enjoy God's blessings, remain grateful for the life we've been given, and remember that the best is still to come. I always appreciate hearing from you—feel free to reach out. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2570584/fan_mail/new] If you’re enjoying FaithFuel, a quick rating helps more people find it. Want a little extra encouragement each week? Sign up here: https://faithfuelpodcast.kit.com/70f267c8b2 [https://faithfuelpodcast.kit.com/70f267c8b2]

The Blessings of Every Age

When you're young, you can't wait to be older. When you're older, you sometimes wish you were young again. In this episode of FaithFuel, Bob Shaw reflects on the blessings that come with every season of life. As he approaches 60, Bob shares some of the things he misses about being younger, along with the perspective, patience, and wisdom that often come with age. Using Ecclesiastes 3:1, this devotional explores God's faithfulness through different seasons, the lessons learned over time, and why every stage of life has something valuable to offer. Whether you're young, middle-aged, or well into your later years, this episode is a reminder that God is still working in your life right where you are. I always appreciate hearing from you—feel free to reach out. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2570584/fan_mail/new] If you’re enjoying FaithFuel, a quick rating helps more people find it. Want a little extra encouragement each week? Sign up here: https://faithfuelpodcast.kit.com/70f267c8b2 [https://faithfuelpodcast.kit.com/70f267c8b2]

Have We Forgotten How to Rest?

When was the last time you did absolutely nothing... and didn't feel guilty about it? In this episode of FaithFuel, Bob Shaw talks about rest, Sabbath, and why so many people struggle to slow down. Modern life often rewards constant activity, productivity, and busyness. But from the very beginning, God built rest into the rhythm of life. Using Mark 2:27, Bob discusses God's purpose for Sabbath, the difference between laziness and healthy rest, and why rest is a gift rather than a burden. Whether your idea of rest is reading, hiking, yard work, spending time with family, playing video games, or simply taking a nap, this devotional encourages you to make room for the kind of rest God designed you to need. I always appreciate hearing from you—feel free to reach out. [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2570584/fan_mail/new] If you’re enjoying FaithFuel, a quick rating helps more people find it. Want a little extra encouragement each week? Sign up here: https://faithfuelpodcast.kit.com/70f267c8b2 [https://faithfuelpodcast.kit.com/70f267c8b2]