Gorp. A wonderful blend of energizing foodstuffs that some people pick at, taking only their favorites. Too many treat the Word the same way.

One of the most confusing and misused word from scripture is the one that has created an incredible amount of division in and outside the church body.

Submission.

In this podcast, we tear down the misconceptions of the word and expose the intent of those who substitute the word submission with the word subjection.

Both men and women will benefit from today's discussion. Clearing up the confusion, as well as laying out the Godly concept of true submission, will open up a whole new level of relationship for those who struggle in this area.

And it goes beyond marriage. Ephesians chapter 5 can't be sliced and diced to fit our own design. We all need to understand what Paul is saying here.

If you're going to "eat the gorp," you have to take the whole handful and not just cherrypick your favorites and leave the rest. When living by the Word, it's the same way.

Fathers. Time to honor those who choose to be a "Dad."

There is a difference. Fathering a child is biological, a title. Being a "Dad" is a role that takes the three "Ts": Time, talent, and treasure.

In the day and age when men have been belittled, portrayed as lazy, ignorant, self-absorbed, and bumbling, and demeaned, there are those men who take the time to teach and train their children. These are the "Dads."

Men don't have be to a "Schwarzenegger" to be an effective father. In fact, if men spend that much time in the gym, they just might be short-changing their children, especially both time and self-image.

Then again, men need to not be "Walter Mitty" as well. Or if you're a Brit, "Oliver Milquetoast." Keep from the extremes when choosing to be a Dad.

The Book of Proverbs is an incredible resource for men training up their children. "The beginning of wisdom: Get wisdom." Proverbs 4:7

Solomon sought that more than riches, influence, or even long life. And that's a great example for men to follow. Dive into the Proverbs and Ecclesiastes and we can learn a lot about fathering and life in general.

Gentle strength. Norman Rockwell's "The Saturday Evening Post" August 15, 1923 is a great illustration of this great quality men should exhibit.

In this podcast, we don't dress-down men but encourage us all to be who we can be, if we let God make us His men.

"Not all men will be fathers but all fathers must be men." - Derf Nerfel

Sickness, disease, injury, birth anomalies, weakness, and aging.

Last week we began a conversation as to why all of these exist; the causes and the question of why God doesn't just wipe it all away.

- Jesus commended those He healed for their faith.

- Jesus told the invalid man that He healed to stop sinning or something worse may happen.

- The disciples assumed a man born blind suffered because of his sin or his parents. Jesus revealed to them why he was blind.

- Would God use sickness as a means to keep people from sinning?

- Did Jesus just respond to everyone's need or was there more to His healing ministry?

We pray, with faith, to a sovereign God. But there's a key to that phrase and that's the word "sovereign."

Join us as we talk about our faith in our sovereign God.

Poppies." Lest we forget."

We don't see them very often any longer but silk poppy flowers with a tag that read the above motto used to be handed out each year in May in observation of what is now more often called "Memorial Day."

It was originally called "Decoration Day" or "National Day of Remembrance." And instead of being "celebrated," it is a day set aside to honor those who gave their lives in military service to our country. In this podcast, we reach back into history to research the origin and importance of the day.

For some, it means the beginning of summer. To others, a time to get together with family/friends for a bar-b-cue. To some, it's a three-day weekend. However, some still take the time to decorate the graves of those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Some share these decorations with loved ones who have passed.

But honor has become a rare commodity in this day and age. The Bible has quite a bit to say concerning this topic so join us as we delve into the importance of remembering: Lest we forget.

Last week's topic, Christian Nationalism, really "opened up a can of worms."

Though the concept isn't all that new, it has become a point of contention for some, a rallying cry for others, and a miasma of confusion for the rest. Liberal media use it the same way the pagans used the term "Christian" in the later first century; In derision.

It's important for those of us who proudly bear the name "Christian" to understand what people mean by the term "Nationalism." Those more radial will gladly embrace the whole concept while more conservative people believe their nationalism is better labeled "active patriotism."

This Part 2 helps clarify the points of view of a wide spectrum of folks. "What do you mean by that?" is a great way to help keep the emotional explosions from creating collateral damage, reacting instead of reasoning, discussing instead of destroying relationships. We need to know what each other is saying.

And find out what I.A.K stands for!

Christian Nationalism, as a term, has been around for awhile but it has hit the media by storm since 2022.

And since then, it has been both a rallying cry and a smear term across the country and even around the world.

This two part series will help define the movement from both sides of the spectrum and help us understand its foundation as well as clarify the polarization it has played from the White House to our house.

Is it true that the U.S. is a Christian nation, was founded as a Christian nation, and should be a Christian nation now and into the future? Some say a resolute "YES!" while others even claim it never was and shouldn't ever be.

Do Christians need to be actively involved in the political arena of the country?

When Jesus said "My kingdom is not of this world," does that mean Christians need to limit their influence and stick to "churchy" things?

Is it possible to legalize morality?

We will answer these as other questions as we seek a greater understanding of Christian Nationalism.

There's an old saying, "If it weren't for your mom, you wouldn't be here!"

Well, that's true in many ways and this podcast is dedicated to honoring all mothers here and around the world. There is a lot of influence on a child's life through the interaction between mother and child, and it's a vital one.

Both Jay and Tom share stories of the moms in their lives and the great impact these women had on their development as a person as well as their walk with the Lord.

They pay special tribute to mothers who have had to take on the role of both parents in raising their children and how important the Body of Christ is to coming along side them in their mission.

The value of motherhood can't be overstated. With the birth rate dropping to below 1.6 children per mother, our nation is looking at some dire consequences as women are either putting off child-rearing until later in life or are choosing not to be a mom at all.

Happy Mother's Day! Moms, you WOW us!

B.I.B.L.E. - Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth.

Some people become confused when looking at all the translations and paraphrases: KJV, ESV, NIV, The Message, the Jerusalem Bible, the Living Bible, etc.. It can be a little daunting.

The most important thing to know about the Bible is that it is God's Word. The God Who created time, space, and matter, wanted to communicate with us Who He is, how much He loves us, and His plan for our lives.

Plus, we have history, science, and geography in it so we have a perspective of His working with humanity since the beginning of time. The more we read His story, the more intimate we become with Him.

We don't have to be Bible scholars to glean God's truth from His Word. It does take time and focus, but if we do, the Holy Spirit will do exactly what Jesus said He would do, lead us into all truth.

Some people love to argue about the Bible. That's not its purpose...to divide. The Holy Spirit ordered the 40+ authors over 1600 years to pen the words that brings us into a greater knowledge of the One who loves us most.

As Jay loves to say, and Tom heartily agrees:

Get into the Word and let the Word get in you!