Val's Word Of The Day

How can someone be a lukewarm Christian? What is it that marks a lukewarm Christian? Join me as I share from the book of James. In this episode, you will learn how to build your life on the rock, which is Jesus Christ. I pray this word encourages you. Connect With Me: valtopalu.com

Mathew 6:33 tells us to "Seek first the kingdom of God." How do we practically do this on a daily basis? Join me as I unpack Mathew 6:33. Connect With Me: https://www.valtopalu.com/

Have you wrestled with bitterness? How can we work through our bitterness? What does the Bible have to say about bitterness? Eventually, people will sin against us and offense will come. But we don't have to stay stuck in bitterness! Join me as I share practical steps on working through bitterness. I am praying this episode ministers to you. Connect With Me: https://www.valtopalu.com/

One of the clearest signs of maturity is speaking the truth in love. We have to learn to contend for one another and confront one another when necessary. So how do we speak the truth in love? Join me as I provide practical steps on speaking the truth in love. Connect With Me: https://www.valtopalu.com/

Valleys are inevitable. They will come. Some are short and some are long. So how can we walk through dark valleys? How can we get to higher ground? How can we find refreshment for our souls when we are hurting? Join me as I look at Psalm 23 and provide practical steps on how to walk through dark valleys. Connect With Me:https://www.valtopalu.com/

A lot of our issues are a result of us not knowing who we are and who's we are. In this episode, I look at 1Peter 2:9 and talk about how our identity is formed by our community, but is also given to us by God. We don't give ourselves an identity, God does. This removes a lot of the confusion in our day regarding identity. Join me as we dig in and hear God's perspective on identity. Connect With Me: https://www.valtopalu.com/

Some seasons are grieving seasons. There will be seasons in our lives when all we see is pain and loss. How can we navigate through such hardship? Join me as I share practical steps on working through pain and loss. Connect With Me: https://www.valtopalu.com/

Why do we lose our passion for God? One day we are soaring on wings like eagles and the next day, we are crawling. How can we keep our passion for the Lord? Join me as I share practical steps we can take on keeping our passion burning for the Lord. There is no shame if you're in a dry and weary season. Scripture reminds us that he who began a good work in us will carry it on to completion. Be encouraged. Connect With Me: https://www.valtopalu.com/

What is Christmas really about? What hope does Christmas bring to a hurting world? In this episode, I unpack Luke chapter two and share insights on the Christmas story. God doesn't always show up the way we expect him to. In fact, he showed up in a dirty place and revealed his glory to the shepherds in a stinky field. Tune in and be encouraged by this episode!Connect With Me: https://www.valtopalu.com/

People- pleasing is a trap. You and I will never make everyone happy. This is why our aim should always be to live for an audience of one. To live to please God and God alone. So how can we break the trap of people-pleasing? Join me in this episode titled, "Why People-Pleasing Is A Trap."Connect With Me: https://www.valtopalu.com/

As believers, we are either planted or potted. The storms of life will reveal our foundation. So how can we develop deep roots? How can we be a people that are planted, not potted? Join me as we look at Gods word on how we can develop deep roots. Connect With Me: https://www.valtopalu.com/

Does our work have value? Are we wasting our time at our jobs? What does the gospel have to say about work? Listen to my latest episode "Am I wasting my time at work?" Be encouraged, and remember, no job is wasted when done unto the Lord. Connect With Me: https://www.valtopalu.com/

God's passion is people. God wants us to be a people that are all about people. In this episode, I unpack Luke 15:1-7 and talk about God's heart for the lost. It is not the healthy who need a doctor but the sick. Let's pay attention who God is placing in our lives. Let's love people well. Connect With Me: https://www.valtopalu.com/

We often wonder how long our pain will last. The good news is that there is coming a day where there will be no more pain or tears. Our trials will expire! Be encouraged as you dive into todays message. Join me as we look at Job 8:21- He will once again fill your mouth with laughter and your lips with shouts of joy.

Galatians 5:25 tells us to "Live by the Spirit." What does this practically look like in our daily lives? Join me as we look at Galatians 5:25Connect With Me: https://www.valtopalu.com/

In Mathew 5:44, Jesus calls us to, "Love our enemies." How can we practically walk in this love? Join me as I share practical ways we can love our enemies. Connect With Me: https://www.valtopalu.com/

In James 4:7, we are told to, "Resist the devil." So how can we resist the devil? What are practical ways we can wage war against the enemy? Join me as we look at James 4:7 on Val's Word Of The Day. Connect With Me: https://www.valtopalu.com/

1Timothy 6:12, reminds us to "Fight the good fight." Not every battle is worth fighting. Are we fighting the right battles? Join me as I share practicals ways to fight the good of faith. Be encouraged as you start this week! God is for you. https://www.valtopalu.com/

How do we put on the armor of God? How can we prepare for the day of evil? Join me as I share practical steps on putting on the armor. https://www.valtopalu.com/

Will we choose to believe what God's word says about who we are? How can we identify the lies of the enemy? What are his lies and what weapons has God given us to fight back? Join me as I continue to unpack how we can walk with confidence in our God-given identity. Connect With Me: https://www.valtopalu.com/

Let's continue talking about Identity Wounds and who we really are in Christ. This is part two. Connect With Me: https://www.valtopalu.com/

Let's talk about identity. In a world that is constantly trying to form us, where do we draw our identity from? Do we create our identity? Is our identity given to us? How do we work through past trauma and wounds that have impacted our identity? Tune in!Connect With Me: https://www.valtopalu.com/

In a culture that is so accustomed to gossip, the people of God are called to a higher standard. In this episode, I talk about the deadly sin of gossip and the cure to gossip. Connect With Me: https://www.valtopalu.com/

What is the sin that will kill us? The subtle, sneaky sin of pride. Let's talk about it. Connect With Me: https://www.valtopalu.com/

There is so much confusion about what it means to be "called." What is my calling? How can I discover my calling? What does the Bible have to say about fulfilling our calling? Join me as I provide practical, biblical steps on discovering our calling.Connect With Me: https://www.valtopalu.com/

Peace. How do we get it? How do we protect it? Is it even possible to live a life of peace? Join me as I provide practical tools on living a life of peace. Connect With Me: https://www.valtopalu.com/

One of the most comforting verses in all of scripture is Philippians 1:6-being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. As believers, we have assurance that it is God who started the work and it is God who will finish the work in our lives. Don't lose heart. Our transformation may be slow, but he is changing us daily! Join me as we look at the different ways God uses to transform our lives. Connect With Me: https://www.valtopalu.com/

In Mathew 2:1-12, we read about two kings. One king is ruthless, while the other is one who seeks to protect and shepherd his people. In this episode, I look at both kings and draw practical life lessons from their lives. Connect With Me: https://www.valtopalu.com/

If you've ever gone from discouragement, to despair, and even hopelessness, living can be hard. This episode is to those who are struggling to live. God has a lot to say to us about discouragement and despair. Join me as we dive into this brand new episode titled "When Living Is Hard." Connect With Me: https://www.valtopalu.com/

Don't shrink back! Share the gospel! This is part two of practical ways of sharing the gospel and why we shouldn't fear sharing the good news. Be encouraged. Our job is to share, God does the converting. Don't forget to rate and review this podcast! Thank you for your ongoing support. Connect With Me: https://www.valtopalu.com/

The call to share the gospel is not only for the pastors, leaders and those with a bible degree. Sharing the gospel is for regular people, like you and I who are simply faithful where God has placed us. Join me as I share practical ways we can share our faith in everyday life. Connect With Me: https://www.valtopalu.com/

If you could go back to your teenage years, what are some things you wish you knew? Join me as I share from the title "My Message To Teenagers." Connect With Me: https://www.valtopalu.com/

In Luke 15:11-32, we find a story of two sons. Two lost sons. One is out partying, lost in the world, while the other son is lost in the fathers house. We also notice the consistent love of the Father. What can we learn from this parable? Join me as we look at the story of the prodigal son. Connect With Me: https://www.valtopalu.com/

Rejection is inevitable. At some point in life, we will all experience the pain of rejection. So how can we heal from the pain of rejection? Join me as I unpack Mark 6:1-13, where Jesus gives us clear steps on how we can handle rejection. Connect With Me: https://www.valtopalu.com/

In Mathew 7:24-27, Jesus tells us a parable about a wise and foolish man. One man built on a rock, while the other built on sand. Today, many are building on sand, and it is only a matter of time until the storms come, which will reveal our true foundation. So how can we be sure our foundation is built on the rock? What does it mean to build on the rock? Join me as I provide practical tools on how to build our lives on the rock. Connect With Me: https://www.valtopalu.com/

In Philippians 1:9-11, Paul prays, "That your love may abound more and more." Why does he choose to pray for love to abound? What is so important about abounding in love? Join me as I share practical ways we can walk in love and grow in our love for one another. Connect With Me: https://www.valtopalu.com/

In this episode, I provide practical steps on how we grow in godliness? In order for us to grow, we must have a training plan. Join me as I continue to unpack 1Timothy 4:7-8. Connect With Me: https://www.valtopalu.com/

The call to make disciples of all nations can be intimidating. So how do we go about this command to go and make disciples? Join me as I share practical ways on making disciples . Connect With Me: https://www.valtopalu.com/

The Bible calls us to train ourselves to be godly. Many have thrown in the towel and have stopped training for godliness. Feeling condemned, weary and tired, we stop training. So how can we train ourselves to be godly? What do we do when we feel so defeated and are on the verge of giving up? Join me as I unpack 1Timothy 4:7-8 and provide practical ways we can train ourselves to be godly. Connect With Me: https://www.valtopalu.com/

Let's talk about pornography. In this episode, I share practical tools on how we can overcome pornography. Connect With Me. https://www.valtopalu.com/

Many don't believe in God's wrath anymore. However, God's wrath is real and it is coming. In fact, it is already here. In this episode, I unpack what the Bible has to say about God's wrath. Join me as I share a gospel centered response on the wrath of God. Connect With Me: https://www.valtopalu.com/

In 1Thessalonians 4:10-11, we are told to make it our ambition to lead a quiet life. Culture tells us to live a loud, influential and glamorous life. So why is it so important that we make it our ambition to lead a quiet life? Join me as I share on the power of a quiet life. Connect With Me: https://www.valtopalu.com

Moving from California to Tennessee has been a rollercoaster. In this episode, I share lessons I learned from the move. Connect With Me: https://www.valtopalu.com/

The Bible has a lot to say about bitterness. How do we overcome bitterness? What are signs that we have grown bitter? How does the gospel inform us on handling bitterness? Join me as I share a gospel centered response on overcoming bitterness. Connect With Me: https://www.valtopalu.com/

It's one thing to exist, it's another to live. Jesus said, "I am the bread of life." He reminds us he alone has the power to sustain us. We often fill our lives with temporary pleasures and we always crave more. The good news? When we taste the bread of life, we will be filled. Once we taste and see that a vibrant relationship with Jesus really does satisfy, all competing idols will be burned. Why? Because Jesus is now the lover of our souls. Join me as I unpack John 6:35 Connect With Me: https://www.valtopalu.com/

The command to make disciples of all nations is not reserved for pastors, church leaders or those who have a biblical education. The gospel is advanced through ordinary people who are simply faithful where God has placed them. Join me as I share practical ways to share the gospel.  Connect With Me. https://www.valtopalu.com/

The resurrection is at the heart of the Christian faith. Without the resurrection, there is no Christianity. If there is no resurrection, our labor is in vain and forgiveness is not available to us. Join me as I share a gospel centered message on the power of the resurrection. It is the resurrection that gives us a future hope, provides salvation, and reminds us God is able! Christ is risen! Connect With Me: https://www.valtopalu.com/

As we look at the way we've ordered our lives, the truth is- many of us are too busy to follow Jesus. In this episode, I challenge my listeners to look at the way we've all ordered our lives and answer this simple question - Am I too busy to follow Jesus? Join me as we unpack Mathew 11:28 and look at what it really means to follow Jesus and how we can order our lives to "Seek first the kingdom of God." Connect With Me: https://www.valtopalu.com/

In a world that is filled with so much information, our nation is starving for wisdom. But not just wisdom, godly wisdom. How do we walk in wisdom? How can we grow in wisdom? How can we build our lives on godly wisdom? Join me as I share a gospel-centered response on wisdom. Connect With Me: https://www.valtopalu.com/

How do we overcome dry seasons? If you've ever struggled to connect with God, reached a dry season, and if you're starting to lose faith, this message is for you. Join me on Val's Word Of The Day as I resource you with gospel truths to help you overcome your dry season. Connect With Me: https://www.valtopalu.com/