The Departure of Jesus | Ep 172

Listen, Then Speak

How does the Lord use His people to comfort those who are going through very difficult times? Today, Mike talks about one example of God's comfort being given and received.  God wants to use you as an agent of His comfort and grace. Listen, then speak.

Abiding: Eternally Good Fruit | Ep 174

What is success in God's eyes? Do you want a fruitful life? What does it mean to abide in the Lord and for Him to abide in us? In today's episode, Mike responds to listener mail and talks through the scripture on abiding -- what the Lord says and the results of abiding in Him.  “I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. Remain in me, and I will remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me." -- John chapter 15

Guiding Principles | Ep 173

In today's episode, Mike talks about guiding principles and personal mission statements -- their value and how they help us discern the will of God.  One definition: Guiding Principles are broad, strategic guidelines that help people make decisions and operate in alignment with their core values and mission. They serve as a framework for behavior and decision-making."    "Be completely humble and gentle. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace."  -- Ephesians 4

The Departure of Jesus | Ep 172

Moses, Elijah and Jesus met on a mountain and spoke about the departure of Jesus. In this episode, Mike takes a look at this departure and what it means for us -- for those who follow the Lord.  See also: Two Kingdoms, Episodes 12-15; https://www.ancientpaths.faith/?s=two

We Believe in the Gifts, but. . . | Ep 171

Do you believe in the gifts of the Spirit?Have you heard conflicting teaching on this topic? Do you want to know more about how God uses these gifts?  Today, Mike shares examples of how the Lord has been at work, expressing His gifts among His people.  ‘In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams. Even on my servants, both men and women, I will pour out my Spirit in those days, and they will prophesy. I will show wonders in the heaven above and signs on the earth below, blood and fire and billows of smoke. The sun will be turned to darkness and the moon to blood before the coming of the great and glorious day of the Lord. And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. -- Joel 2; Acts 2 Suffer hardship with me, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No soldier in active service entangles himself in the affairs of everyday life, so that he may please the one who enlisted him as a soldier.-- 2 Timothy 2