Topher Wiles

Click "Play" to hear a Message Minute.Download the Podcast here: Google Music, iTunes, Stitcher, PlayerFM, mp3Good morning, this is Topher from Washington Church of Christ, bringing you a positive message minute. Bald Eagle at EastSide Parkcredit: James D ClarkeYou know what I love this time of year?  Birds.  Every morning as the sun smiles on Indiana I hear their sweet songs rising up as praise to God in the heavens.  This is that time of year when the birds begin to sing their loudest and we are blessed to be able to enjoy it.  Here in the middle of the city of Washington we enjoy birds of all types.  Even a true bald eagle was photographed in East Side Park recently!  Bald Eagle at EastSide Parkcredit: James D ClarkeI also enjoy the birds for another reason.  They remind me not to worry.  After healing and showing compassion on people, Jesus went up to a high spot so the crowds could Hear him and He said these words,  "Do not be anxious

Click "Play" to hear a Message Minute.Download the Podcast here: Google Music, iTunes, Stitcher, PlayerFM, mp3Good morning, this is Topher from Washington Church of Christ, bringing you a positive message minute.credit: pixabay.comLet me take you back to one of those great childhood memories with just one word.  Crayon.  Whether you pronounce it "Crown", "Cran", or "Cra-yon", these little wax sticks were a privilege to use and our artwork from them was masterful to behold in those toddler and elementary years.  How many hours did we spend picking out just the right colors that fit this curve and that shape?  Crayons were a way of expressing ourselves and we got to choose from 12 or 108 different expressions.  Disney thought the same thing too!As we grow older, I think Crayons are a lot like our attitudes.  We still get to choose the one we want for every situation.  Joy, Anger, Peace, Depression, Mercy, Frustration.  These are some of our colors

Click "Play" to hear a Message Minute.Download the Podcast here: Google Music, iTunes, Stitcher, PlayerFM, mp3Good morning, this is Topher from Washington Church of Christ, bringing you a positive Message Minute.  I have a wonderful three year old son.  Here's a brief introduction to Micah's little voice.**Micah sings a portion of "Jesus Loves Me"**When Micah isn't singing faith filled and fun songs, he likes to ask questions.  Questions such as, "Why is the excavator there?"  "Why are we going to the store?"  "Why do we need a jacket?"  "Why does the dog use the bathroom?" The questions never end and I try to answer, not because Micah needs my knowledge, but because he needs to know I care.  Jesus too asks a lot of difficult questions in the gospels, and I think we need to try to answer, not because he needs our knowledge, but because we need to show that we care.  Questions such as, "Where is your faith?" (Luke 8:22-25), "What do you seek?" (J

Click "Play" to hear a Message Minute.Download the Podcast here: Google Music, iTunes, Stitcher, PlayerFM, mp3Good morning, this is Topher from Washington Church of Christ bringing you a Message Minute. credit: www.successwithkirk.netSomeone once said, "I used to think I was indecisive, but now I'm not too sure." It's Monday morning and I'm already struggling with making some decisions.  Yet, I don't want that indecisiveness to set the tone for the rest of my week.  Well there's good news friends, because God has the remedy when He inspires James to write,  "If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting." (James 1:5-6a) God gives wisdom generously to all.  What a comforting thought that is as we face the many decisions of the day. If you're already struggling with decision fatigue, I encourage you to pray for wisdom, to rea