What Will You Decide? Thanks for joining the Loving God First podcast. In this episode, Anabaptist Dirk Willems plots his escape from prison and sure death. He succeeds, but then God presents him with a life-changing decision. You can listen to this podcast episode by clicking: What Will You Decide? Welcome to the Loving God First podcast. I’m Chris Gray. And I’m so glad you’re here. Where do you find hope? In a moment, we will hear about a man persecuted for his faith. God

Hear from Claire Culwell, who survived an abortion (3 minutes). Then hear from Melissa Ohden, who also survived an abortion (4 minutes). Resources for: Counseling a Friend Considering Abortion Counseling a Friend After an Abortion "Open your mouth for the speechless, In the cause of all who are appointed to die. Open your mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy." Proverbs 31:8-9 "Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb

It’s In The Valleys I Grow by Jane Eggleston Sometimes life seems hard to bear; Full of sorrow, trouble and woe It's then I have to remember That it's in the valleys I grow. If I always stayed on the mountain top And never experienced pain, I would never appreciate God's love And would be living in vain. I have so much to learn And my growth is very slow, Sometimes I need to go to the mountaintops, But it's in the valleys I grow. I do not always understand Why things happe

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1

Joni Eareckson Tada hit rock bottom—of a lake. It changed her life. Now she testifies of the sure hope found only in Jesus no matter what the circumstances. Joni's testimony is well worth the 8-minute investment. "Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." Romans 15:13 Scripture is taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights re

“I just want to do what I want to do!” “Obedience is hindering my freedom and enjoyment.” Jim Wilson explains the lies and truth behind obedience in this 2-minute article: “Why Is Obedience So Hard?” “I want a Happy Meal!”

Those Forgiven Much, Love Much. Thanks for joining the Loving God First podcast. In this episode, we will hear a story about how someone controlled by sin and filled with hate came to love God so much. You can listen to this podcast episode by clicking: Those Forgiven Much, Love Much Thanks for joining me at the Loving God First podcast. I’m Chris Gray. And I’m so glad you’re here. Where do you find hope? In a moment, we will hear about a violent leader of a notorious New Yor

Why Do People Focus On Loving Themselves? Thanks for joining the Loving God First podcast. In this episode, we hear how in the last days, people will be lovers of self and lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God. Why, and what does this mean to us? You can listen to this podcast episode by clicking: Why Do People Focus On Loving Themselves? Thanks for joining me at the Loving God First podcast. I’m Chris Gray. And I’m so glad you’re here. Where do you find HOPE? Since t

When a loved one dies, it hurts. We need comfort. God offers the very comfort we need. “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.” 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 I hope you find these resources helpful in your journey through grief: GriefShare offers daily emails an

How to Have Victory With an Unloving Person? Thanks for joining the Loving God First podcast. What’s your first reaction when someone hurts you? In this episode, we talk about the Lord's instruction to overcome evil with good. So how do we have victory with an unloving person? You can listen to this podcast episode by clicking: How to Have Victory With an Unloving Person? Thanks for joining me at the Loving God First podcast. I’m Chris Gray. And I’m so glad you’re here. Where

Allow this beautiful song to speak truth to your heart and bring you hope: "He Will Hold Me Fast" sung by Keith & Kristyn Getty For an interesting read on the history of this hymn, see the hymnology archive. "Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, and to make you stand in the presence of His glory blameless with great joy, to the only God our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, dominion and authority, before all time and now and forever. Ame

Food is advertised everywhere. And manufacturers make food look delicious. God says, “Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” 1 Corinthians 10:31 God blesses us to enjoy food. Yet food was never intended to give us the comfort that only the Lord Jesus can provide. Personally, I was blessed in taking this free 30-day study designed to offer gospel-centered teaching on weight loss. If you can relate, check it out. Weight Loss Bootca

I Can’t Handle This! Thanks for joining the Loving God First podcast. Have you ever been stressed out and thought, “I can’t handle this?!” What will you do? In this episode, I’ll share a scary situation when intense pain sent me to the ER. The doctors had no idea what was going on. So I was admitted into the hospital. You can listen to this podcast episode by clicking: I Can’t Handle This! Thanks for joining me at the Loving God First podcast. I’m Chris Gray. And I’m glad you

Nobody wants to be deceived, especially when it comes to whether a person has eternal life with Jesus… or not. The Bible says, “Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven. Many will say to Me in that day, ‘Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonders in Your name?’ And then I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you who

While the world promotes sex in every way imaginable, God instructs us that the sexually immoral won’t inherit the kingdom of God. But here’s the Good News: Jesus’s blood is more than able to wash away any sin and sanctify us. His resurrection life operating in us gives us victory over sin’s control. Praise the Lord! Purity Bootcamp is a 30-lesson course designed to help men and women be free from lust and sexual impurity of all kinds through the life-changing power of the go

How Can You Be Rich... With God’s Inheritance? Thanks for joining the Loving God First podcast. In this episode, we will hear a story about a rich man asking Jesus what he must do to inherit or earn eternal life. Let’s discover how you can become rich… with God’s inheritance. You can listen to this podcast episode by clicking: How Can You Be Rich... With God’s Inheritance? Thanks for joining me at Loving God First podcast. I’m Chris Gray. And I’m so glad you’re here. Where d

Where Do You Find Shelter? Thanks for joining the Loving God First podcast. In this episode, we hear a story about God's shelter as I came face to face with a real live serpent. You can listen to this podcast episode by clicking: Where Do You Find Shelter? Where Do You Find Shelter? Thanks for joining me at Loving God First podcast. I’m Chris Gray. And I’m so glad you’re here. Where do you find hope? In a moment, I’d like to share with you a story when I came face to face wi

How Can I Have Joy In Hard Times? Thanks for joining the Loving God First podcast. God tells us to “rejoice always.” But how is that possible when there is so much pain and suffering in the world? Maybe you are suffering right now. In this episode, we will hear a story about a woman who survived a Brain Stem stroke. Let’s see what she has to say about rejoicing always. You can listen to this podcast episode by clicking on: How Can I Have Joy In Hard Times? Welcome to Need Hop

David Gibbs delivers an inspired message of the Lord’s awesome provision in the midst of great trials. Powerful! Well worth the 58-minute...

Has someone betrayed your trust? Has anyone treated you unlovingly or disrespectfully? How do you get this hurt to go away? Well, friend...