As we travel through 35 states to accomplish a bucket list dream of visiting all 50 states, we have seen some spectacular scenery. God's creation is amazing! And in some areas it can also be dangerous, if we don't heed the warning signs, guardrails, and barriers. Those frequent boundaries that we have seen at tourist stops around the country gave us the idea for today's podcast episode on hedges of protection.
Though the world may think otherwise, a fulfilling life does not begin at retirement for a Christian. We all have a God-given purpose to fulfill in our short time on earth, regardless of our age or abilities. Though things may become slower-paced the older we get, it's important to invest each day we are given in ways that serve the Lord and others, for this is the ultimate way to live a fruitful and fulfilling life.
From dodging bad weather to the hazards of traveling 12,000 miles across America, our road trip to see 35 states had the potential for numerous ups and downs. In this episode, we encourage listeners to completely rely on the Lord, for He is faithful and He will always protect His children.
In modern English, the names of people and places are important, but they don't necessarily define the thing they refer to. In the Bible, however, names carry great significance. God is very intentional about words—after all, He used words to create the universe—and the words He uses to refer to Himself are a rich source of insight into His nature.
The brand new Living Strategically podcast is hosted by Reed and Elizabeth Hewitt, who want to help you strategically pursue your God-given purpose and make the most of your time on earth. As the Hewitts prepare for an epic adventure around the US in an RV, they invite listeners to come along on the journey and discover life lessons that God shows them on their travels.
One of the most important benefits of studying God’s Word is growing closer to Him and growing more like Christ. If you want to get to know someone, you spend time listening to them. This is just as true with our relationship with God as it is with our earthly relationships. As we spend more time with God and get to know Him better, an amazing thing happens: we become more like Him. Knowing God and imitating Christ go hand in hand.
How do we make the most of the brief, uncertain time we have on earth? You have to have a strategy. Living strategically is all about using our time, energy, money, and abilities in ways that make an impact for eternity. It's investing our temporal assets to gain eternal dividends. It's acting with great intention and purpose, knowing that one day we will give an account to the Lord of our stewardship of His resources.
If you are at a place in your quiet time where you just don’t know what to study next, these chapters of inspiration from the Bible are sure to be engaging and thought provoking. They cover a variety of topics from many different books of the Bible, compiled from years of taking notes in my custom study Bible.
When it comes to the topic of money and possessions, the Bible contains over 2,300 verses. Why would God include that many verses on one topic? He knew it was a topic we would need lots of guidance on. Randy Alcorn, one of our favorite authors, says, “The sheer enormity of the Bible’s teaching on this subject screams for our attention.”