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.
If this Christmas, disappointment and hardship have shaken your confidence, muffled your joy, or made it harder to trust that God is still at work, this word is for you. We’ll step into the Christmas story and discover how God speaks into our doubts, our weariness, and even our unanswered questions with a hope that rings clear enough for any heart willing to listen.
When a person joins an organization, he obligates himself to live and act according to the standards of the group. The same thing should be true of believers. If you are part of the family of God, there’s an expectation that you will be loyal to your brothers and sisters and represent your Savior well.
Read MoreHas anyone ever told you that you have unrealized potential? Maybe it was in athletics or academics, or the arts. But for those in the family of God, you have the potential to make an impact for the Kingdom. Indeed, YOU can be a world-changer.
Read MoreAs we continue our series from the book of Ephesians, we come to some of the most miraculous, hope-filled, life-changing verses in the whole epistle. These words are like a spiritual before and after picture.
Read MoreMost 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 MoreWho are you? How do you know who you are? The World bases your identity on appearance, achievements, acquisitions, and associations.
Read MoreThe letter to the Ephesians starts like this: “Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, to God’s holy people in Ephesus, the faithful in Christ Jesus...” Right away, Paul makes a striking statement about how God sees these everyday people.
Read MorePaul’s letter to the Ephesians has been called “The Queen of the Epistles.” It brilliantly blends some of the loftiest theology in Scripture with some of the most practical application. As we begin our study together, allow me to introduce this masterful letter.
Read MoreLosing someone you love to death is incredibly painful. The grief you feel isn’t something you get over quickly. But for those who have a relationship with Jesus, there is actually hope in the midst of the tears.
Read MoreJesus‘ ministry was characterized by three things: WORDS: He taught with authority. WAYS: He chose disciples in whom to invest. WORKS: He healed the sick and oppressed.
Read MoreWhen it comes to healing, it’s one thing to deal with the physical brokenness in our bodies or the emotional brokenness in our minds. However, there are occasions when beneath all of that is something that’s hidden yet even more deadly – the spiritual brokenness in our souls.
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