HOPE is Here

Listen to the story of Georgetown College's Kody Kasey who faced a dibilitating injury on the field, one that could end his promising football career.

 

Does your job get you down?  Is work a struggle?  Greg shares some tips to finding a new perspective on work and your job.

This week’s referenced scriptures:  John 5:17, Col 3:23, Mark 10:45, Rom 15:13

Christina faced the grief of losing family members without God.  That grief became a very heavy piece of “luggage.”  Then her father was killed in an accident.  Listen to how she dealt with the grief WITH God.

Christina says it well, “The longer you carry your baggage around, the heavier it becomes.”  She knew it was time to face the grief she had been carrying around.

We continue our conversation with Christina where she shares her struggles and grabbing at straws to find happiness. 

Christina talks about her life when her marriage fails and the lessons learned.

This week’s reference scripture:  Proverbs 4:23

Does Valentine’s Day get you down?  Greg shares God’s encouragement to those who struggle with the holiday.  Remember, God if faithful and you are not alone.  You can count on Jesus to be in your corner.

Today’s shared scriptures:   Philippians 4:6-7, Proverbs 4:23

We often have “hurry” which means doing too many things at a time.  In today's program, Greg explains the symptoms of "hurried sickness" and details of the following ways to eliminate them.  

1. Slow down
2. Just say no – don’t over schedule
3. Keep the Sabbath
4. De-clutter
5. Use leisure time in life-giving ways

What would an ordering day with Jesus be like?  Greg examines the insightful thoughts of authors, John Ortberg & Ruth Haley Barton in their book "An Ordinary Day with Jesus" 

Recommended Scriptions:  Colossians 3:17, Matthew 6:34, Psalms 118:24, Galatians 6:9, Genesis 1:5, Psalms 3:5, Psalms 127:2, Ephesians 4:26, Lamentations 3:23, 1 Peter 5:7, Matthew 11:28, Philippians 4:13

God loves us unconditional and blesses us daily.  Greg shares wisdom from authors Henry & Richard Blackaby called “Experiencing God”

Today's scripture reference:  Exodus 17:15

 

 

Greg starts the week with motivational words of encouragement. 

Read John 3:16, Phil 4:19

We finish up with our conversation with UK football Defensive Back, Lonny Johnson.  Learn more about Lonnie’s UK sports history at https://247sports.com/player/lonnie-johnson-21686

 

As most of you know, my second favorite subject is sports.  So, today talk with Lonny Johnson (@Lonnie30Johnson), a football player at University of Kentucky. 

Rusty (@RustylGeorge) shares with us how 608 got started at Southland Christian Church and about “church shopping.”   His website has a host of information about the ‘healing power of community’.  Check out these websites: www.PastorRustyGeorge.com and www.BetterTogetherStudy.com

We continue our conversation with Rusty George (@RustylGeorge)  about building a community and learning to get along with others.

 

Today we have a great conversation with former Lexington resident and former staff at Southland Christian Church, @RustlGeorge.  Many may remember his 608 Service.  He is currently living in Valencia, California and has written his first book, “Better Together” which is to be released February 6, 2018.  Pre order his book at www.PastorRustyGeorge.com

In today’s show we continue our conversation with how Bob Burge processed the stages of his grief. Bluegrass Care Navigator was a big help to Bob.  Check out their website at www.bgcarenav.org  (859) 429-0812.

We learned about Bob Burge’s son, Robby, lost his life due to his addiction to alcohol.  How did he cope?

Listen to Bob Burge’s story of living a parent’s worst nightmare . . . the death of a child. 

Listen to part 2 of Dee Matherly, daughter of Sherry Matherly, as she shares her story of her mother being shot by her father.