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Dogs can be fun, playful and loving. They can however get themselves in trouble or hurt themselves. Fenced in backyards help, but sometimes that’s not enough. Listen and be encouraged. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2026 

The Bible tells us to pray for many things. One thing we should be sure to pray for is our heart. Our heart controls  the reason we do things. Listen and learn why.Copyright, Dave Andrus 2026

This breakfast cereal slogan boasted that its fruity cereal was vivid in color and taste. A similar thing could be said of the Apostle Peter after the resurrection of Jesus on Easter. Peter was not just outspoken, but now vivid with boldness. Listen and be encouraged. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2026 

When devastating events happen, the  next day is hard to face. It seems like life can’t and will not go on. What then is a person to do? Listen and be encouraged. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2026

Throughout the centuries the general population of any country, when faced with an authoritarian king, hoped for and worked for change. Often the authoritarian king would crush these movements. One such situation did bring great change. Listen and be encouraged. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2026

Most people know March Madness as the battle of college basketball teams fighting to be the champion. Did you know that there is another March Madness battle as well? Listen and be encouraged. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2026 

Hope is not the same as a good wish. Hope provides a reason and strength for living. Our God is a God of hope. Listen and be encouraged. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2026

Coaches guide the athlete from the sidelines. Computer specialists often fix problems remotely. Christianity declares that God came down to be with us in the middle of things. Listen and be encouraged. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2026

There are times everyone feels little, small or useless. Its like no one knows or cares that we are there. What we do seems like it has no purpose. Even so, God disagrees. Listen and be encouraged. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2026

When a person views the things of nature, with its complexity, the idea of life evolving from a big bang is impossible. The human body with its many systems and trillions of cells is just one example. Listen and be encouraged. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2026

Nature, with the harshness of weather, can cause humans to be full of fear. If we stop there we have only half of the story. So too is the word repentance. It has two sides, two prepositions. Listen and be encouraged. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2026

When we first learn of or see something, the how or why doesn’t always make sense. That’s why we  go to school, or listen to podcasts. Jesus being baptized at first doesn’t make sense. Listen and be encouraged. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2026 

Angels are spiritual beings sent by God. they show up four times in the Gospel of Luke. What do they do? Listen and be encouraged. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2026

The thought of homelessness in winter is a chilling reality. Everyone wants a room to stay. The Christmas story tells of no room for Jesus but promises lots of room to stay. Listen and be encouraged. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2025 

There are many things in life that cause a person to feel overlooked or neglected. Having a disability certainly can do this. Christmas however, gives us a different story. Listen and be encouraged. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2025 

Holidays are to be the most wonderful time of the year. Often, they are not. Perhaps we are still not hearing clearly what the good news of Christmas  is. Listen and be encouraged. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2025

Sometimes in pride we say, “I’ll Do it myself.” Sometimes in discouragement we say “There’s nothing I can do.” In both cases everyone plays a role. Listen and be encouraged. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2025

Forgiving someone for a hurt or injury can be very difficult at times. The pain inflicted wants to lash out and pay that person back with hurt. Even though it is not natural, forgiveness is part of being a Christian. Listen and be encouraged. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2025

Beterans day was established to remember and honor past and present soldiers. It is therefore appropriate to remember Jesus’ great battle with An often overlooked and unknown fact. Listen and be encouraged. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2025

Humans live in time and space. Space can be understood because our bodies have length, width, height and weight. Time however can be a challenge: good times, bad times,  three times, ancient times, the right time,  troubled times. Listen and be encouraged. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2025

John Locke helped our present understanding of government, politics, education and thought. Could a philosopher who died over 300 years ago have anything beneficial for us on how to live our lives today? Listen and be encouraged. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2025

In Jesus day a cross was an instrument of pain torture and death. It was a public humiliation, to demonstrate the superior might and strength of the roman empire. So why is it the symbol of the Christian church? Listen and be encouraged. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2025

There are many things in life that people fear. When fearful, it can be overwhelming. What do you fear? Listen and be encouraged. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2025

It has often been said that dog is man’s best friend. They certainly are great friends. They also can teach us a lot about life and how we should live. Listen and be encouraged. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2025 

Sharp knives or swords are useful but also dangerous. They can cut to kill or cut to heal. We all will feel a sharp blade at some time in our lives. Listen and be encouraged. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2025

The 13th chapter to the Hebrews has a list of things Christians are to do. Why this list and how does it make sense? Join me and view it from a different angle. Listen and be encouraged. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2025

It seems, no matter how good the friendship or marriage, there are disputes, disagreements and problems. Here is what God says about being, not just a friend, but  a helper. Listen and be encouraged. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2025

The inscription on the Liberty Bell says: “Liberty throughout the land, onto all the inhabitance thereof”. And yet earthly circumstances and situations do not look like freedom. Spiritually though we can have liberty. Listen and be encouraged. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2025

When trying to find a location people often turn to and find maps useful. So why then do people try and find God on their own? Listen and be encouraged. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2025 

No one likes to suffer. Often when suffering, one might think that no one knows the pain; and it will never end. Listen and be encouraged. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2025

Heroes have been around in ancient poems, legends, comic books, tv shows and in movies. Besides having great powers or abilities, they also have a destructive weakness. Even Jesus’ disciples had a fallen hero. But, listen and you will be encouraged. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2025

Antique stores are full of things people no longer want or use. Much of the time it's considered junk but to the right person it’s a hidden treasure. Might this also be true of each of us? Listen and be encouraged. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2025

In the United States every year, for the last 248 years, we have celebrated our independence from England’s rule. We broke free because of the tyrannical, oppressive rule of England’s king. A similar thing might be said of our Christian freedom. Listen and be encouraged. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2025

Many things go into what forms us as a person: events, people, location, culture. Whether for good or for bad, the one thing that impacts us the most is our earthly father. Listen and be encouraged. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2025 

It sure would have been easier if Jesus had stayed here on earth rather than leaving for heaven. So why did he leave? Listen and be encouraged. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2025

How strong are you in the face of hardship pain or evil? We all have a breaking point. The prophet Habakkuk gives us some help. Listen and be encouraged. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2025

Have you noticed that children like to pretend to be grown up? C. S. Lewis comments about this for Children of God.  Listen and be encouraged. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2025

Do you ever wonder why a story is in the Bible? Jesus cooking breakfast; Peter swimming to shore; 153 fish; What is this all about? Listen and be encouraged. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2025 

Most everyone who lives in a city has a lock on their door. It keeps unwanted people out. Door locks have been around for centuries. Listen and be encouraged. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2025

Stones are all around us. They are used in many ways. Compared to human flesh, they are hard, heavy and unbreakable. Even so, they can be moved and broken. Listen and be encouraged. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2025

The Friday that Jesus died on the cross, Christians call Good Friday. The reason why is found in one of the words  Jesus said on the cross. Listen and be encouraged. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2025 

March had a lot of strong and destructive winds. Houses, trees and properties were damaged. Its a parable of life for many people. Listen and be encouraged. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2025 

A fruitless dead tree is usually cut down. It takes up space, wastes  nutriments, and often does not look good. Jesus tells a surprising parable. Listen and be encouraged. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2025

When you are blind like me you don’t see the dander on your black shirt. So what do you do? The same is true spiritually. Listen and be encouraged. 

There are times in everyone’s life that all seems hopeless. Hope is what keeps us going in those times. Listen and be encouraged. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2025

I think it’s reasonable to say that we all want to be treated fairly. We do not like it when favoritism is shown and the result hurts us. But what about God? Does God show favoritism? Listen and be encouraged. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2025

Birds were used in the temple for sacrifices. They also at times flew in and made nests. Listen and learn why God was o.k. with this and how it helps us.Listen and be encouraged. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2025 

A blind man asked St. Anthony “What could be worse than losing sight?  He probably thought nothing could be worse. But that’s not what St. Anthony said. Listen and be encouraged. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2025

The Bible teaches that sinners are to be baptized. Jesus was not a sinner. So why then was Jesus baptized? Listen and be encouraged. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2025 

With the coming of a new year, we find a diet and exercise are needed. Is the same true spiritually? Listen and be encouraged. Copyright, Dave Andrus 2025