Praise Archives - Page 2 of 4 - Alive and Active Life

When Life Gets Hard

Posted onJune 30, 2025January 27, 2026

Alive and Active Life

When Life Gets Hard

00:00 / 15:45

I remember a time when I made a plunge I didn’t intend to. Nor did I want to. Matter of fact, it surprised me when I realized where I ended up. Interestingly, I found myself in the very place a guy in Scripture landed. When life gets hard, it can knock the wind out of you. Also, you feel exhausted. Things pile up over your history. Then, you can plunge – and slip from the comfortable place you normally enjoy.

When life gets hard, it’s critical to pro-actively do certain things to re-enter a comfortable, healthy place. Incidentally, that’s what God wants for you. So, let’s look at some helpful action points.

More Healthy Mindset Action Points

Posted onApril 7, 2025January 27, 2026

Alive and Active Life

More Healthy Mindset Action Points

00:00 / 21:45

Last article/podcast, we explored “A Positive Mindset Works.” Actually, there’s nothing more critical to your success as a Jesus follower. Why? Simply, because a person’s mindset propels them forward into response. Essentially, into action. Subsequently, let’s look at more healthy mindset action points today, with the goal of building character like Christ.

God Tethers You To Hope

Posted onMarch 24, 2025January 27, 2026

Alive and Active Life

God Tethers You To Hope

00:00 / 20:26

In our last article/podcast, “Refuse To Refuse,” we talked about living with hope. Since hope is so critical, it’s worth a look at how God tethers you to hope. Actually, it’s challenging to be a Jesus follower in today’s world. Equally, to live without hope is tragic.

Let’s explore how God tethers you to hope – and exactly what a tether is.

It’s For Your Own Good – Scripture Dissection

Posted onMarch 10, 2025January 27, 2026

Alive and Active Life

It's For Your Own Good - Scripture Dissection

00:00 / 16:19

I don’t know about you, but the words – “It’s for your own good” – conjure up numerous memories. Think back to your childhood. Surely, you had adults and various others who had influence in your life . . . and said – “it’s for your own good.” Chances are, most of those folks were trying to cast a purposeful vision forward into your life. Plus – don’t you sometimes say the same thing now as you attempt to influence someone you care about? Whether or not you do – God does. In case you didn’t know, that phrase – “for your own good.” – is straight out of Scripture.

Now, let’s explore exactly “what” is supposed to be for your own good.

Manage Christmas Sadness – Advent Week 3

Posted onDecember 15, 2024

Alive and Active Life

Manage Christmas Sadness - Advent Week 3

00:00 / 16:36

You might be surprised to know Christmas sadness is a real thing. It hits when people go through difficulties that stretch into the Christmas season. Or with unexpected bad news. Sometimes, it’s an on-going, unhealthy relationship or life situation. Interestingly, Christmas sadness can sometimes appear though everything is going fine. Unexpectedly, something rises inside you without permission and surprises you. In fact, you may even wonder why it’s there because there’s no identifiable reason.

Whatever the scenario, you are not alone if you experience Christmas sadness.

Subsequently, the kindest thing you can do for yourself is to learn how to manage Christmas sadness.

Thankfulness

Posted onNovember 25, 2024November 25, 2024

Alive and Active Life

Thankfulness

00:00 / 19:49

Thanksgiving is a time to practice exceptional character. Why is that? Because thankfulness is one of the noblest character qualities.

Additionally, it’s a time for celebration and fun activities. In this content, we look at both:

A thankful heart.
Celebration and fun.

Two Modern Sins

Posted onNovember 4, 2024November 11, 2024

Alive and Active Life

Two Modern Sins

00:00 / 19:11

Some years back, we published an article called “The Sin List.” About a year later, we published another article – “The Skinny On Sinning.” Recently, we published “When You’re Down.” In that content, we mention two modern sins.

Oddly, people are always curious about “what’s on the serious sin list.” Additionally, folks are interested in how to get “Relief and Hope” in hardships. So, people flux between –

Living good lives.
Being encouraged.

Underneath this flux is the reality of two modern sins.

The Perfect Sandwich – Scripture Dissection

Posted onOctober 7, 2024October 7, 2024

Alive and Active Life

The Perfect Sandwich - Scripture Dissection

00:00 / 16:25

In a previous article, we shared a fun excerpt from the movie, “The Kid.” Bruce Willis plays Russ Duritz, a grown-up under stress. He regresses to a comfort when he was a kid – a sandwich. As he makes one, he says – “There’s safety in a sandwich!” He grips his almost finished sandwich and flips it around while stressfully raving. Alfalfa sprouts fly everywhere. Then, lettuce flips out. It’s not much of a sandwich any more. Certainly not a perfect sandwich.

So, let’s take a few minutes to explore the perfect sandwich in your “on-the-go life.” Afterall, you need to fill the hunger in your soul.

Relief And Hope – Scripture Dissection

Posted onAugust 26, 2024August 26, 2024

Alive and Active Life

Relief And Hope - Scripture Dissection

00:00 / 17:12

How much can a person take? It’s hard to keep going when the onslaught just won’t stop! Nevertheless, no matter what you are going through, there’s a very “special something” that links you to relief and hope. Incidentally, you and I both know we often need relief and hope. In fact, more frequently than we might wish. So, what is that “special something” that links you to relief and hope? Let’s explore.

Stressed Out!

Posted onAugust 19, 2024February 16, 2026

Alive and Active Life

Stressed Out!

00:00 / 19:26

Life is an amazing privilege with many opportunities. But let’s face it: life is also really hard – especially when you are stressed out.