The Word for Everyday Disciples with Dave DeSelm is a weekly podcast bringing biblical teaching to everyday people in ways they can understand and put into practice.
This Christmas, there is a lot of talk about who is in control. A new president, world leaders, billionaires, and politicians vie for dominance and power.
The first Christmas was no different. Two rulers thought they were in control: Caesar Augustus, who called himself “the son of God,” and Herod, who called himself “the King of the Jews.” But who was really in control… then and now?
Join us this holiday season and be reminded that there is only one Lord – Jesus, the King of kings.
Most of the time we pray on what might be considered “felt need” prayers. We’re facing a crisis, we have practical needs, we’re trying to cope, so we pray. We ask God to intervene. But have you ever considered that there could be a whole other level to our prayers?
Read MoreGod brought His friend, Abraham, into His confidence. The outcry against the repulsive depravity of the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah had reached the point where God chose to step in. The time for judgment had come.
Read MoreGenesis 14 would make an exciting action movie. It contains all the elements necessary: a riveting plot, villains, a hero, strategy, swordplay, and acts of daring.
Read MorePsalm 121 begins, “I lift up my eyes…” A common expression in Hebrew Scriptures. It means to notice something, to become aware of the possibilities, to have your attention grabbed. Sometimes it’s a good thing that gets our attention. But sometimes it’s a difficult thing.
Read MoreThe Apostle Paul knew full well the power that could be unleashed when someone determined to really pray. That’s why in Colossians 4, he exhorted those believers to become passionate, persistent pray-ers.
Read MoreI’d like to tell you about someone. His name isn’t important. His gender is irrelevant (in fact we don’t know whether this someone was a “he” or a “she”). There’s no reason to think that this someone was a person of great significance. The reason why this person is important isn’t because of who they were, but because of what they did.
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