Virginia Ripple's Podcast

In Matthew 7 1-2, Jesus tells us that how we judge others will be used as the measurement of judgement for ourselves. We know the fear of being seen as a bad parent, but what can we do about it? In this message we look at that fear and how to use Jesus's admonition against casting judgement to escape it.

We’ve heard the stories of brave men and women of all ages who face terrifying situations and demonstrate a faith most of us can only wonder at. We hold them up as heroes, and rightly so. And yet, most of us will never face a situation like that, so we are left feeling somehow weaker, not knowing if we could ever be that brave, have that much faith. What do we know of fear and being strong in the face of terror? The truth is, we all face overwhelming fear at some point in our lives. In this message, learn how to quiet your heart and mind to hear how God is taking care of you.

In Galations 6 1-10, Paul tells us we must be mindful of our thoughts, words and actions lest we reap sour grapes rather than sweet apples. In this month's message we consider how sowing seeds of love and kindness will bring the harvest of happier people and a better future.

In Matthew 6 26-34, Jesus reminds us that God is in control, yet we continue to worry about each challenge and crisis we're in.

In Psalm 47, God tells us to let go of our worries, yet, like the disciples in Mark 4 35-41, we fear the storms in our lives are bigger than the power of Jesus.

Reaching our personal goals, our dreams, maybe even our destinies becomes a real possibility when we begin acting more like Jesus and doing what is best for us rather than facing off with opponents.

Through Ezekial 37:1-14, and with the help of Randy Travis's "Diggin Up Bones", we gain hope that God can resurrect our lives no matter how dry and scattered it may seem to us.

Love without strings. How many of us have yearned for that at one time or another? In this month's message we take a look at 1 John 4:18 to discover how perfect love casts out fear.

In our lives, we can’t just look at a calendar and realize that a new beginning is just four days away. How do we cope in the meantime? In this month's message we take a look at Isaiah 61:10-62:3 to discover what it means to be in between new beginnings and what God wants us to do during what can be a difficult time.

Loving the lovable is easy, but what are we to do with those we can’t stand? In this month’s message we take a look at John 15:9-17 to try to understand Jesus’s command to his followers to “love one another as I have loved you.”

Wonder how God really sees you? Think your life doesn’t count for anything? In this month’s message we take a look at Luke 15: 11-32 to get a glimpse at how important God thinks we are as we dig into the story of the prodigal son as it relates to the humble penny.

Feel like you’ve failed God? Wonder how you’re supposed to serve in the Kingdom? In this month’s message we take a look at John 21:1-19 to see how Jesus helps Peter overcome his failure as a disciple and consider what God wants from each of us as we strive to become the person God has planned.