Meet Me in the Word: Bible Study with Pastor Tim
If you're interested in personal spiritual growth through Bible study, this podcast is tailor made for you! Pastor Tim brings over 25 years of ministry experience and a passion for Scripture to each episode. Christian living begins with knowing who God is as revealed through the Bible. This is the daily devotional with a weekly rhythm. Each day has its own focus and contributes to a balanced approach over the course of any given week.
Episodes
165 episodes
Genesis 33 - When the Future is Full of Dread
Have you ever anticipated a difficult conversation with someone so much that you played it out in your mind a hundred times beforehand? I’ve done that before, and it’s funny to me how often the real conversation turns out much differently...
Matthew 10:16-25 - When Following Jesus is NOT Easy
If you’re anything like me, you desire a life that improves over time, one that maybe isn’t easy per se but if you could avoid the big heartbreaks, that would be nice. I tend to think that we express that in our prayers as well. We ask fo...
Psalm 33 - Scripture-Informed Worship
This aired on a Monday so I’m hoping this will be fresh in your minds. How was worship on Sunday? It’s kind of a funny concept when you think about it; us, the worshippers, evaluating the quality or depth or whatever-ness of the col...
Joshua 22:1-8 - Steady & Faithful? Well Done!
Have you ever noticed that the faithful, steady people in our lives are often overlooked? We come to depend on them because they are consistent, showing up day after day to the point that their exceptional service becomes “regular” in our minds...
Romans 10:14-21 - Faith Is More Than A Vibe
"Preach the Gospel at all times, and if necessary, use words.” You may have heard that quote before. It’s commonly (and falsely) attributed to Francis of Assissi. It does remind us, however, that our lives, including our behaviors a...
Genesis 32 - Thinking Deeply About Faith & Fear
Let’s talk about choosing faith over fear. Those words hardly leave my mouth and I can picture some of you pumping your fist either mentally or physically in anticipation of this profound idea. In fact, you may even have clothing with tho...
Matthew 10:9-15 - Ready to Go Out?
What does it look like when Jesus sends us out to share his message? The logistics of that can be widely varied based on the details of our situation but in all of them, there are a few things that remain true. We’ll discuss four as...
Psalm 32 - You Don't Need to Freak Out About Confession
Have you ever had a secret that you knew would damage someone you loved if they found out? That’s usually a sign that something needs to be confessed. Our instinct is to hide the truth and to be afraid… but what if I told you that freedom...
Joshua 21 - A Different Life
I’d like to start today off with a short personal note. I’ve had the privilege of serving the LORD in fulltime ministry throughout my adult life. There’s something very special about being able to do that and receive income for my time.&n...
Romans 10:1-13 - Belief: What do You Mean by That?
What does it mean to “believe in Jesus”? It’s the centerpiece of the Christian faith and yet we could mean a variety of things when we say that. We can believe in His existence, the claims he made about Himself, His divinity, His humanity...
Genesis 31 - Stay on Your Side of the Line
You can have a fantastic relationship with your neighbor but that doesn’t mean they’d make a good roommate. Sometimes the best way to keep things from boiling over into serious conflict is to have a firm, healthy boundary. Good fences mak...
Matthew 9:35-10:8 - How Much Do You Trust Others?
One of the riskiest things you can do is to trust someone else with a project or work that you’re deeply invested in. When we pour ourselves into something we want to make sure it goes well so asking someone else to join in that process c...
Psalm 31 - When You're Falling Apart
Do you have someone in your life that makes you feel so safe that you can fall apart around them and it’s okay? Those people are truly treasures and worthy of our loyalty, ongoing kindness, and love. Occasionally, it’s a good idea to let ...
Joshua 20 - Finding Justice in Tragedy
How do you respond when tragedy strikes? Amongst other things, I want to know why it happened and who (or what) caused it. Most of us look for someone to take the blame for the devastation that’s taken place. We may point the finger...
Romans 9:16-33 - When the Word Challenges Us
I really like the idea of starting my day with a hot cup of coffee, a quiet room, and some time in Scripture that will make me feel better about life and equipped for my day. Sometimes that happens but then again the room isn’t always qui...
Genesis 30 - Is Your Family "Normal"?
If I had a dollar for every time someone told me how crazy and messy their family was, I’d have a lot more money than I do now. Families all have a little bit of dysfunction in them, that’s just the nature of people. If you just nod...
Matthew 9:18-34 - Yup! Jesus is Really Good!
Jesus really is good. Jesus loves you. Sometimes in the midst of sorting out our faith and learning what it means to follow God, we just need those simple but powerful reminders. The man from Nazareth performed plenty of miracles bu...
Psalm 30 - What is Worship All About?
Have you ever wondered what the worship time during a church service is all about? I know… I know that you know it’s all about Jesus and yet we want certain things from it don’t we. We want to be included. We want to feel some...
Joshua 18 & 19 - Faith That Trusts, Faith That Acts
How do you discern between the kind of faith that says, “God’s got this, and I just need to wait”, and the faith that says, “God’s got this, and I need to do my part”? The Christian life is full of moments that are like a dance between us and G...
Romans 9:6-15 - When Scripture Engages With Scripture
What should we do with passages of Scripture that engage with other passages of Scripture? It happens quite a bit and it can be an enriching experience when we recognize it. Today we’re in Romans 9:6-15, where Paul references Abraham, Sar...
Genesis 29 - Human Craziness and God's Plans
Have you ever wondered why God intervenes when He does and seems to be uninvolved at other times? God visited Jacob in a dream in Genesis 28, one that moved Jacob to worship the LORD when he woke up. Today, in Genesis 29, we get to read the par...
Matthew 9:14-17 - Are You Ready for Next?
What do wineskins, fabric, and monkey bars have in common? Hear me out…Remember playing on the monkey bars when you were a kid? I’m not sure if they have those anymore so if you don’t know what I’m talking about, ask someone ...
Psalm 29 - Finding Peace in God's Power
Have you ever been out in nature and found yourself in awe of the bigness and power of God? It’s amazing to me how God reaches out to us and reminds us of His creativity. The Bible writers definitely connected with the LORD in natur...
