Cultivating Courage in Your Life

Click this link to send feedback or suggestions directly to me!Season 1 Episode 53 - In our world today, there is much uncertainty, conflict, and fear.  So, how should followers of Jesus be intentional about heeding God's frequent call in the Bible to be courageous?  Listen to this episode and find out 3 specific ways."Reflect on This" is a once-weekly, short devotional podcast. In these devotionals, I share the things I am learning about the ways and nature of God, in what I hope are practical and meaningful ways.   If you like the podcast, please tell your friends and family about it, subscribe, and leave a favorable rating and review, because it helps others to find the podcast more easily. Resources that inspired some episodes: “Dream Small:  The Secret Power of the Ordinary Christian Life” by Seth Lewis  Blog by Seth Lewis:  https://sethlewis.ie/“The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts” by Gary Chapman"The Lies We Believe: Renew Your Mind and Transform Your Life" by Dr. Chris ThurmanFeatured ministries and resources: “Agape Puppets” (ministry)This is an amazing world-wide ministry that uses puppet shows to reach children (and their parents) for Christ, in cultures that are generally not very open to the Gospel.  To learn more, go to: https://theagapepuppets.org/ "Manufacture Good" (ministry) Manufacture Good is a Christian ministry that offers 3-month paid apprenticeships to unemployed young men.  These apprentices learn valuable woodworking and metalworking skills which lead to employment opportunities.  The sale of the high-quality furniture they produce supports the ministry.  You can shop their catalog of fine home and office products, order a standard or custom piece of furniture, and learn more about this amazing ministry, at: https://manufacturegood.org/."The World and Everything in It" (podcast)This is a weekday 35-minute podcast that presents headline news, in-depth news articles, media reviews, and opinion pieces from a Christian world view.  Their stated mission is "biblically objective journalism that informs, educates, and inspires." “Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage” (podcast) This is a once a week 30-minute podcast hosted by Greg and Erin Smalley, who head up the marriage team at Focus on the Family.  Each episode addresses a different aspect of marriage, using biblical principles, featured guests, practical advice, and a mixture of humor and candidness.   "Joni Eareckson Tada: Sharing Hope" (podcast)This is a 4-minute weekday podcast, where Joni shares stories of her life and biblical applications.  One of the world's longest living quadriplegics, God has used her courage, determination, faithfulness, and love to inspire and minister in amazing ways to people around the world.     "e-Sword" (Bible study software)This study tool includes many free public domain resources (and many other resources for purchase), including Bibles, dictionaries, commentaries, devotionals, and maps.  You can simultaneously view multiple Bible translations, a dictionary, and a commentary.  On your computer, go to e-sword.netOn your mobile device, go to your app store and search for “e-sword.” Music credits:Beauty by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all