SHOW NOTES:In Podcast Episode 277, “Is ‘Trouble’ Really a Tool in the Lord’s Toolbox?“ Kim discusses the ways in which the Lord uses trouble in the lives of His followers, as well as those who are yet to turn to Him. Our loving God, who has

Ep. 276: No One But You Can Help the Powerless Against the Mighty!

14 days ago 20m 48s

SHOW NOTES:In Podcast Episode 276, “No One But You Can Help the Powerless Against the Mighty!“ Kim discusses the example King Asa set of trusting the Lord to fight on behalf of him and the Southern Kingdom. This passage challenges each of us

Ep. 275: What Do You Build in Times of Peace?

21 days ago 24m 35s

SHOW NOTES:In Podcast Episode 275, “What Do You Build in Times of Peace?“ Kim discusses the importance of using seasons of peace to prepare ourselves for the next challenging season. As King Asa worked to fortify the walls, towers, and gates

Ep. 274: When Cleaning House Gets Personal

28 days ago 26m 33s

SHOW NOTES:In Podcast Episode 274, “When Cleaning House Gets Personal,“ Kim discusses the challenges that may come when we surrender all to the Lord and make adjustments to honor Him. In today’s lesson, we see that King Asa was so serious ab

Ep. 273: Trust the Lord to Cover Your Six

Jun 2nd, 2024 32m 58s

SHOW NOTES:In Podcast Episode 273, “Trust the Lord to Cover Your Six,“ Kim discusses the idea of having someone “cover your six” and the importance of trusting the Lord to be the ultimate One you trust. It is wonderful to have human connecti

Ep. 272: Substitute Anything for God and Settle for a Substituted Life

May 26th, 2024 33m 27s

SHOW NOTES:In Podcast Episode 272, “Substitute Anything for God and Settle for a Substituted Life,“ Kim discusses the importance of loving the Lord wholeheartedly and not settling for a “bronze” kind of life. King Rehoboam of Judah started l

Ep. 271: Only When the Bottom Drops Out

May 19th, 2024 26m 42s

SHOW NOTES:In Podcast Episode 271, “Only When the Bottom Drops Out,“ Kim discusses the difference between seeking the Lord wholeheartedly regularly versus only trying to approach Him when the bottom drops out. King Jeroboam only nodded in Go

Ep. 270: ALWAYS Keep Your Spiritual Guard Up!

May 12th, 2024 23m 2s

SHOW NOTES:In Podcast Episode 270, “ALWAYS Keep Your Spiritual Guard Up!“ Kim discusses the unique but very sad story about “the man of God” and “the old prophet.” As unusual as the story may be, there is a definite reminder regarding lettin

Ep. 269: Where Can the Lord Find a Faithful Servant?

May 5th, 2024 23m 2s

SHOW NOTES:In Podcast Episode 269, “Where Can the Lord Find a Faithful Servant?“ Kim discusses the story of the faithful “man of God” who was called from Judah to confront the evil acts of King Jeroboam of Israel. What courage it took for th

Ep. 268: With What or Whom Are You Most Careful?

Apr 28th, 2024 21m 31s

SHOW NOTES:In Podcast Episode 268, “With What or Whom Are You Most Careful?“ Kim discusses the danger of prioritizing anything or anyone beyond your relationship with the Lord. In today’s text, we see King Jeroboam attempting to be careful.

Ep. 267: The Lord's Purpose Will Prevail

Apr 21st, 2024 27m 42s

SHOW NOTES:In Podcast Episode 267, “The Lord’s Purpose Will Prevail,“ Kim discusses the trouble each of us can get ourselves and others into if we make plans based on emotions and not on guidance from the Lord. King Rehoboam was a prime exam

Ep. 266: He Consulted Everyone But the One with All the Answers

Apr 14th, 2024 31m 25s

SHOW NOTES:In Podcast Episode 266, “He Consulted Everyone But the One with All the Answers,“ Kim discusses the temptation we all face to take our questions and concerns to others either before or instead of taking them to the Lord FIRST. Thi

Ep. 265: When You Make Yourself an Enemy of God, Your Enemy Meter Is No Longer Rightly Calibrated

Apr 7th, 2024 22m 53s

SHOW NOTES:In Podcast Episode 265, “When You Make Yourself an Enemy of God, Your Enemy Meter Is No Longer Rightly Calibrated,“ Kim discusses the mistaken spiritual vision that occurs when one makes himself an enemy of God. As we see with Kin

Ep. 264: The Lord Raised Up...

Mar 31st, 2024 19m 10s

SHOW NOTES:In Podcast Episode 264, “The Lord Raised Up…” Kim discusses the difference between having the Lord raise someone up against you due to your insistence on doing evil and being raised up by the Lord for His good purpose. As we saw i

Ep. 263: What Do You Insist on Doing?

Mar 24th, 2024 25m 3s

SHOW NOTES:In Podcast Episode 263, “What Do You Insist on Doing?” Kim discusses the dangers of turning our hearts from the Lord and insisting on our own way. As Kim shares challenging aspects of King Solomon’s life and choices, may each list

Ep. 262: Aim to Be a Heavenly Packrat

Mar 17th, 2024 16m 14s

SHOW NOTES:In Podcast Episode 262, “Aim to Be a Heavenly Packrat,” Kim discusses the contrast between the earthly wealth stored up by King Solomon and the instructions of Jesus to store up treasures in heaven. It sounds like heavenly hoardin

Ep. 261: What I Wouldn't Give for 15 Minutes with...

Mar 10th, 2024 22m 4s

SHOW NOTES:In Podcast Episode 261, “What I Wouldn’t Give for 15 Minutes with….,” Kim discusses the experience the Queen of Sheba had when she made a long journey to spend time with King Solomon of Israel. We all know that even short encounte

Ep. 260: How Aware Are You of Holy Spaces?

Mar 3rd, 2024 39m 30s

SHOW NOTES:In Podcast Episode 260, “How Aware Are You of Holy Spaces?” Kim discusses the holiness of God and how understanding who we are in comparison to a holy God can change everything. She interjected the story from Isaiah 6 as an exampl

Ep. 259: Humble, Pray, Seek, Turn

Feb 25th, 2024 29m 3s

SHOW NOTES:In Podcast Episode 259, “Humble, Pray, Seek, Turn,” Kim discusses the context of the famous revival time verse 2 Chronicles 7:14. How much of this verse applies to our lives today? Kim will walk you through the 4 prescribed steps

Ep. 258: The Importance of Dedication Rituals

Feb 18th, 2024 23m

SHOW NOTES:In Podcast Episode 258, “The Importance of Dedication Rituals,” Kim discusses the importance of dedication rituals, both personal and corporate. She challenges listeners to examine their lives and to determine which area of their

Ep. 257: Boldly Claiming God's Promises

Feb 11th, 2024 25m 20s

SHOW NOTES:In Podcast Episode 257, “Boldly Claiming God’s Promises,” Kim discusses the promise King Solomon boldly claimed in front of the assembly at the dedication of the Temple. What has been your experience with claiming God’s promises?

Ep. 256: Human Intention vs. God's Will

Feb 4th, 2024 17m 14s

SHOW NOTES:In Podcast Episode 256, “Human Intention vs. God’s Will,” Kim discusses the difference between David’s honorable intentions and the Lord’s will regarding the building of the temple. Each of us has walked in similar places, believi

Ep. 255: The Glorious Presence of the Lord

Jan 28th, 2024 22m 37s

SHOW NOTES:In Podcast Episode 255, “The Glorious Presence of the Lord,” Kim discusses the display of the glory of the Lord as the Ark of the Covenant was brought into the Temple. As Christ-followers, have we ever thought about the fact that

Ep. 254: Are You in Full-Time Christian Ministry?

Jan 21st, 2024 19m 56s

SHOW NOTES:In Podcast Episode 254, “Are You in Full-Time Christian Ministry?” Kim discusses the misperception that is often prevalent regarding the idea of full-time Christian ministry. Sadly, many Christians believe that those who are paid

Ep. 253: What Has the Lord Already Done in This Place?

Jan 14th, 2024 31m 12s

SHOW NOTES:In Podcast Episode 253, “What Has the Lord Already Done in This Place?” Kim discusses the places where the Lord has been especially near to each of us. These places may be ones of great happiness, or they may be ones of deep sorro