Some Things To Think About

Matthew Miskimen — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 23:00:00 +0000

If you listen to Hope 100.7, you already know the DJs always have nuggets of wisdom and truth to share with their listeners. They allow you into their lives as they walk and talk through struggles and questions. Today we have a few snippets from CJ McKay and Todd Stach about various aspects of Christian life. Enjoy!

Grace Is a Person

“I’ve got a question for you: how do you see grace? What do you think of grace? I think a lot of people see it as a doctrine or some kind of theological subject; but you know what I found out? Grace is actually a person. It’s Jesus. When I think about grace and everything that Jesus has done for us, it sets us free- free from fears, anxieties, sicknesses, addictions. Grace is a person. And when we think of it that way, right believing always produces right living and the right results in our lives.”
CJ McKay

Perspective

“Sometimes when you’re having a bad day, you just need a little perspective. You can think about how someone else has it much worse and be grateful for all you’ve been blessed with. So here’s a couple of things to consider: your terrible job is the dream of someone who’s unemployed. Your house, that maybe needs some fixing up or some things that you don’t like about it, is the dream of someone who’s homeless. Your smile is the dream of someone who’s battling depression. Your health is the dream of someone who’s facing an illness. So for me, for you, don’t let difficult times make you forget your blessings.”
Todd Stach

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Gentleness and Accountability

“To be able to look yourself in the mirror and like what you see is an important part of life. Sometimes, I look in the mirror and I’m absolutely disgusted by what I see: physically, emotionally, spiritually, mentally; but one thing I’ve learned over the years is that I’ve gotta have the ability to look with both gentleness and accountability- equal parts. To trust deep within my God-given soul and heart that I am lovable, but also seeing the part of myself that I need to change and deal with. It feels healthy, honest, and real without beating myself up.”
Todd Stach

What Praise Really Is

“Well, I gotta admit, I never thought of it this way, but it’s true. Praise is not just words- it’s an attitude because we know that anyone can give praise to God when things are going your way. But the test is, will you praise Him in the wilderness? Will you worship Him in spite of what’s not working? Praise Him in spite of who did you wrong? The way you bless the Lord at all times is by your praise. By always finding something to be grateful for. By not dwelling on wrongs, but thanking God for what’s right. It’s not by focusing on what you lost, but thanking God for what you have left. And by not complaining about what’s behind you, but being grateful for what’s in front of you. That is the attitude of praise.”
CJ McKay

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Having Perspective in Your Spiritual Life

Matthew Miskimen — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 14:00:00 +0000

Sometimes when you’re going through a difficult time in life, you need perspective. I needed to hear this, you might need it too. Try to remember: grapes must be crushed to make wine, diamonds form under pressure, olives are pressed to release oil, seeds grow in the darkness; nobody can see. It’s cold, damp, and dark in the dirt. Whenever you feel crushed, under pressure, pressed, or in darkness, know that you are in a powerful place of transformation.

Awards You Don’t Want

Here are some awards that people actually try to win, but the awards don’t even exist.

The Never Put Themselves First Award

The Most Stressed Award

The Worried More Than Anyone Because They Care Award

The Slept the Least Award

Stayed on That Weird Diet for the Longest Award

Sacrificed Their Entire Life for Others Award

Liked by Everyone Award.

Whew. I don’t know about you, but I don’t think I wanna win any of those.

What To Do While You’re Waiting

It’s one thing to wait in a long drive through waiting on that sandwich and fries or that specialty coffee drink, and it’s another to wait on God. Some people do it for months and even years. When you’re in a season of waiting, at least from my experience, it’s never just a season of waiting. Let me explain. It’s a season of preparation, abiding. There’s a word you don’t hear every day. Abiding. Waiting is not passive, it’s actually active. You have to be prepared for what you are praying for, what you are waiting for. Be prepared that it may look different than what you expect. Be prepared to hear God’s voice. You might not know when, but when He speaks, it happens fast and you’ve gotta be ready for that next season.

Prayer is a big deal in some people’s lives. If I were to be completely honest with you, I should be praying more. I worry and try to have control too much in my life. I saw this prayer and I think it’s worth repeating. And if you’re able to pray this with me right now, I think it’s pretty powerful.

Dear God, when I feel overwhelmed, scared or anxious, please fill my heart and mind with your perfect peace. Amen.
~hopefully you.

Don’t Run on Empty

You can actually learn something from your bank account and apply it to your spiritual life: when withdrawals exceed deposits, bankruptcy is inevitable. I started to think about my own spiritual life. I know at times when I don’t pray as much as I should or spend time reading the Bible or doing a devotional, my attitude is bad. And imagine going on for weeks, months, and years like that. I can’t imagine people without God or Jesus in their life making it through the past two years. Maybe that’s why you see what I see- a lot of angry people walking around because they don’t have hope.

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