30 Aug 2007 03:03 pm
In this humorous edition of Real Life Matters, Mark Scott takes a look at all of the things out there that promise to satisfy. Do they ultimately measure up? You decide.
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30 Aug 2007 02:56 pm
Never really stays there. It follows you. It haunts you. It hurts you. Don’t ask me how I know. See, I wasn’t always a clean-cut preacher boy. My band rocked. But what I really learned was that the goods that Vegas-and-the-like are peddling are all empty and ultimately unsatisfying. This edition is timely and relevant.
30 Aug 2007 02:43 pm
We count our years at each birthday, but God tells us to number our days (Ps. 90:12). There was an article entitled, “If You Are 35, You Have 500 Days to Live.” The idea is when you subtract the time spent sleeping, working, and other miscellaneous time-stealers, in the next thirty-six years (based upon a life expectancy of 71) you only have five hundred days left to spend as you wish. On this edition of Real Life Matters, get tips on how best to spend these days!
30 Aug 2007 02:21 pm
Getting Along With People, Part 3
Ever since I announced that we’d be talking about “is it ever okay to bail on a relationship” I’ve received phone calls and emails from people who have experienced very difficult pain from very difficult people. And there is unifying thread in all these stories—there’s a physical affect: Whether it’s shaking, sweaty palms, panic attacks, and even a visit to the ER, difficult and abusive people can have a profound affect on us. So, is it ever okay to stop trying to make a relationship work? The answer is… Listen to this edition of Real Life Matters and find out!
30 Aug 2007 02:14 pm
Getting Along With People, Part 2
Is there a difficult conversation you’ve been putting off? Does the thought of confronting that relational issue make your stomach churn? Mark Scott offers some great advice on how to make the conversation a great and fruitful experience. Listen and then make that call; put it behind you and move on!
30 Aug 2007 02:05 pm
Getting Along With People, Part 1
I had a few feisty email exchanges with a close friend recently. Ever fall into the email trap? Email is a great tool for a lot of things. But it is not a great tool for resolving issues. After a while I realized: What we need is face time. So we scheduled it. We did the hard work of community and we both felt much better for it, and closer to God. In this edition of Real Life Matters, Mark Scott gives some very helpful relational advice.
30 Aug 2007 01:49 pm
You’re not alone. In this message from 1 Peter, Mark Scott speaks candidly about how strange it feels to be a believer sometimes, and how strange it feels to be misunderstood because of your faith. You will be totally encouraged!
16 Mar 2007 03:56 pm
We call it “human nature.” It’s very natural to behave badly. It’s very natural to put ourselves before others. It’s very natural to retaliate when we’re treated unfairly. Jesus calls us to transcend many things that come natural and live in a manner that seems very strange. Learn some ways how in this week’s audio feature.
07 Feb 2007 11:53 pm
Ever known a person on a power trip? Ever felt yourself slipping into the power trip trap? It’s a trick, it’s a trap, it’s the truth: The power trip trap will leave you powerless. Learn how to beat the trap on this week’s feature broadcast/podcast.
26 Jan 2007 03:23 pm
Are you ready for the inevitable? What’s in store for you? Have you carefully thought through the really pressing issues of life? That’s what this week’s feature podcast seeks to help you do.
04 Jan 2007 05:47 pm
Ever had a flashback? Oh, not the kind some of us experienced in the 70s, but the kind triggered by an old song or familiar scent. I recently had a major flashback, one that took me back to some strange days, some confusing times. But I learned some serious lessons in those strange days. Can you relate? Find out by listening to this week’s feature broadcast/podcast.
30 Nov 2006 11:05 am
Are you dogged by nagging thoughts? The New Testament introduces us to several different kinds of conscience. Which one of these best describes you? How can we enjoy abundant life marked by a clear and healthy conscience?
23 Nov 2006 12:14 am
What comes to mind when you think of the word hospitality? You may be surprised to find out what the Scriptures say about it. We tend to think Martha Stewart. But there’s another Martha who gives us a peek into her home, and more powerfully, into her heart. Learn how the lost art of hospitality can make you a much much better person.
01 Nov 2006 09:54 pm
If you listened to Wisdom Part One, then the wise thing to do is be thorough by listening to Wisdom Part Two, too. There are two kinds of wisdom… which will you choose? That answer could mean everything.
01 Nov 2006 09:44 pm
There are many ways to look at this thing called wisdom. The ancient scriptures speak of two kinds of wisdom: The earthly wisdom of man and the transcendnet wisdom of God. How can we tell between the two? Which will we choose in our day-to-day dealings?
27 Oct 2006 10:52 am
Stay put. One of the words James uses for patience basically means “Stay put and stand firm even when you feel like running.” Ever felt trapped? Even felt like running? We all have and all will at many points in our lives. So how do we stay put and persevere? Find out in this very encouraging podcast.
26 Oct 2006 09:17 pm
From enemies to remedies. In Part 1 of Keys to Peace, Mark Scott identifies the enemies of peace. In Part 2, he shifts from ememies to remedies. Discover the keys to transcendent tranquility as God has always intended it.
25 Oct 2006 09:56 am
Learn how to experience peace in life! The Book of James identifies five enemies of peace and then gives us five keys to achieve peace. Don’t fall prey to the peace-stealers of life. Learn how to recognize them and use the right keys to unlock the transcendent tranquility that comes from the wisdom of God.
24 Oct 2006 04:19 pm
In Part 2 of A Better Marriage, Pastor Mark discusses the emotional and spiritual responsibilities of spouses. In principles gathered from 1 Peter 3, couples can learn how to make marriage thrive. Whether your marriage is in trouble, or you just want to learn ways to make it even better, this series is a must hear.
24 Oct 2006 12:05 pm
Strange, isn’t it? We have more information about sex and marriage than ever before. And yet it seems we have more marital problems than ever before. Learn about cultivating a spirit of conciliation and reciprocation in the physical, emotional, and spiritual areas of relational life.