Keep Moving Forward - Christian Guidance for Living a Life of Perseverance
If you're looking for guidance and inspiration, you're in the right place. Life is full of questions and decisions - some big, some small. Pastor Thom O'Leary give practical everyday guidance and inspiration from a Christian faith perspective. Whether you're a Christian, or just curious about a positive way to bring God into your life, you'll find Thom's gentle positive messages helpful. No guilt or fear. Just inspiration and guidance based on a loving God. We all make mistakes in life, and that's okay - God still loves you. All of you is welcome here. Experience how faith can be a positive and inspiring part of your life.To listen to more episodes or to make a donation to help support these podcasts, please visit: ThomOleary.org
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Taming the Tongue: Winning the Battle between your Lips and your Regrets
Have you ever said something and immediately wanted to grab the words out of the air like a bad text message you wish you could unsend? If you can relate, then you won't want to miss this week's message.The Bible tells us t...
Winning the Fight without Losing Your Soul
Every relationship we have comes with complications! The reality is, we are going to hurt and be hurt, because we're human. If you've ever felt hurt or betrayed, and wished for a way to deal with it AND feel better, please join me for t...
Living Different in a Divided World
There are a lot of crazy things going on in the world. What would it look like for us to live differently?If you'd like to explore what it means to live differently in today's divided world, please join me for this week's message.
Scandalous Grace!
Have you ever said the phrase, "That's not fair!" That might describe the grace that God gives us! It's actually scandalous. God's grace is "scandalous" because it goes against our instincts about fairness, earning, and deservin...
Unshakable Love in a Shaky World
Here's a reality that I know is true, "God loves you more than you'll ever know." If you have ever wondered how much God actually loves you, then this week's message is for you.His love will never run dry. He wants...
From Struggle To Strength!
Do you find yourself struggling in a particular area in your life? Do you keep asking the question, "Why do I keep failing in this area?" If you can relate, please join me for this week's message.We've all been there. But d...
From Striving to Freedom!
Do you find yourself thriving or striving? If you feel like you spend too much time striving, stressed and on-edge, please join me for this week's message.We've all been there… You know you should be patient, but you snap.&...
Grace Wins!
What you think about God affects everything for your life. Do you see God as a boss, or a loving father?Join me for this week's message as we explore how God hopes we will view him in our lives.Do you struggle with fear, or sham...
The Message that Changes Everything
Easter isn't just a holiday – it's the foundation of everything we believe. Please join me this week as we explore the meaning of Easter for each of us.Jesus didn't just die – he died for us personally. But the grave cou...
Heart, Home, and Habits
I have discovered that there are three spiritual "default settings" that control the entire spiritual life that you and I live. If you think these would be useful in your life, please join me for this week's message.Let me ...
Bold Access (Living Like the Curtain is Gone!)
Sadly, many people don't realize God's invitation to come to Him. Many believers live like spiritual tourists, when they've been given permanent backstage passes! If you have ever felt unsure about how much God really wants us to be clo...
From Potential to Impact
Have you ever walked into a room and felt underestimated? Too young. Too old. Too quiet. Two new. Two inexperienced. If you can relate, please join me for this week's message.I know I have felt this way. When I w...
Five Dangerous Prayers that Change Your Heart
Have you ever noticed that some prayers are "safe" and some are "dangerous"? Safe prayers are the ones that we pray without really thinking – like, "Lord bless my day." "Help everything to go smoothly." "Keep traffic lig...
From Examination to Transformation
So many times in life we can sense that something is off, but we're afraid to take a closer look at it. Yet, when you discover what is wrong and you're able to correct it, then you're grateful. Kind of like when you have food stuck in y...
Wonderfully Made
So many of us struggle with negative self-talk. Perhaps you have caught yourself saying under your breath something like, "I'm too slow." "I'm not good enough." "I'm outdated." If you can relate, please join me for this week's message.<...
Fully Known, Fully Seen, Fully Loved
It's so easy in life to be going through a challenging season and to think that God has forgotten us. Do you ever wonder if God is really there for you? If so, please join me for this week's message - I think it will help....
Five Things to Remember When Life Feels Unfair
Most of us grew up, believing an unspoken rule, "If I do the right things, life should work out." And then life breaks that rule! The diagnosis comes anyway, the prayer feels unanswered, the faithful suffer while the dishone...
New Eyes for Your Journey
It is true that we all are on own journey. But, we all do have something in common. We all experience times of pain. If you or someone you know is going through a painful period now, then please join me for this week's message.J...
Courage for What's Next
Life has a way of serving up new challenges to face, new decisions to make, and new obstacles to overcome. If you are facing some life decisions or challenges, join me for this week's message.And that can be scary!
The Unshakable Life
Do you find yourself tired, worn out, and living life drained? There's so many things in life that can knock the wind out of us. If you can relate (or want to help someone you care about who is burnt out), please join me for this w...
The One Who Walks with Me
When we find ourselves walking through the valleys of life, it can feel confusing, lonely, and even scary.Maybe you're faced with a "valley" in your own life, or helping a friend through one. Please join me for this week's message...
I Can Only Imagine
Sometimes when life gets hard, our view of God gets too small. If you have ever doubted or questioned God during tough times in life, you're not alone. Please join me to explore this in this week's message.God invites us to...
The Thrill of Hope – Unwrapping Hope
The New Year often brings a bunch of mixed emotions – anticipation, regret, uncertainty. If you're feeling a bit uncertain about the coming year, this week's message will help.Biblical hope doesn't deny the past or ignore the un...