Ask for the Ancient Paths

In this episode, Mike continues the series entitled As He Leads. Mike turns on the microphone and speaks from the heart, without any prepared notes or even expectations of what will be said. Perhaps what is shared will...

The writer of Hebrews seems to have had much experience with ships and sailing, employing several nautical terms to convey spiritual truths. Today, Mike looks at those terms, their meaning and application our...

Being or Doing? Today, Mike again looks at the principle of Abiding as he brings sailboats into the conversation. Followers of Jesus do things, but only as a result of abiding. If we abide in Him, then we will bear...

Do you have doubts? Many do. In this episode Mike looks at what the brother of Jesus says about doubting. Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

"We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If a man’s gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his faith. If it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; if it is...

Recently, a friend wrote: Quite a few things went wrong today - I had to die over and over - I'm glad we discussed all the things that we did yesterday. The Lord knew what was coming. All is well. I heard someone say...

A question occurs several times in the New Testament. It's stated in various ways but aims for the same answer. What must we do to be saved? What must we do to enter the Kingdom? What must we do to do the work that God...

People say No to God. Even followers of Jesus say No to God. We’ll talk about that today. What is the Lord's view of people saying Yes or No to Him? "Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed–not only in my...

What is in your spiritual crock pot? In this episode, Mike talks about Love, Sonship, and voting for dictators. This is what the LORD Almighty, the God of Israel, says: “Tell this to your masters: With my great power...

In this episode, Mike again teaches in the manner of charaz, the stringing together of pearls. Mike talks about the cost of discipleship, addresses some listener feedback, and he reads commandments for roommates!