Power For Living

Power For Living, A Little Wiggle Room (Episode 260614)

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 18:01:23 -0400

For many years, adults thought some kids were just "hyper." This week's Power For Living digs into the reality of ADHD, and how the Bible gives clues on gaining mastery over it.

Power For Living, The Panic Button (Episode 260607)

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 17:28:41 -0400

To some people, "pushing the panic button," is a funny phrase. This week Power For Living talks the reality of anxiety and panic, and how the Bible can help us get through those times.

Power For Living, No Thorns: Overcome Bitterness and Resentment (Episode 260531)

Sun, 31 May 2026 16:55:13 -0400

Has life gotten you down? Do you resent how you've been treated? In this week's Power For Living, we'll hear about how to overcome those feelings.

Power For Living, Hello Darkness (Episode 260524)

Sun, 24 May 2026 17:48:44 -0400

Depression impacts between 47-48 million Americans, or 18% of the population. This week, Power For Living explores ways to overcome this major problem.

Power For Living, Fire For Effect 3, A Fresh Coat (Episode 260517)

Sun, 17 May 2026 15:24:21 -0400

To spruce up a house, you need a fresh coat of paint. When we need a makeover, God demonstrates His cleanup with a fresh coat.

Power For Living, Fire For Effect 2, A Happy Ending (Episode 260510)

Sun, 10 May 2026 16:03:53 -0400

Culture critics tend to say American culture has a lot of problems. But in this week's Power For Living, we learn the key to avoiding culture's pitfalls.

Power For Living, Fire For Effect, 1 (Episode 260503)

Sun, 03 May 2026 17:52:20 -0400

For many, North American culture is a mess. In this week's Power For Living, we share the root causes of what many say is a major cultural decline.

Power For Living, Not Over Easy (Episode 260426)

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 17:42:39 -0400

Over easy eggs have runny yolks. For solid yolks, the egg has to be hard boiled. This week in Power For Living, we learn that spiritual growth develops a believer's hard boiled endurance.

Power For Living, It Ain't Over 'Til It's Over (Episode 2604190

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 17:03:34 -0400

Hall of Fame baseball player and "philosopher" Yogi Berra famously said, "It ain't over 'til it's over." It's like that with our world. In this week's Power For Living, we talk about the "End Times," and how it's not over yet.

Power For Living, It's On The House (Episode 260412)

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 17:59:36 -0400

To be strong, your body needs to be healthy. A strong building needs a sturdy cornerstone and a solid foundation. In this week's Power For Living, we find that strong churches also need those things.

Power For Living, Get In The Spirit (Episode 260405)

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 16:12:14 -0400

Every holiday, a party reveler will tell an unenthusiastic person, "C'mon, get in the spirit!" In this week's Power For Living, we leaarn about when Christians are urged to "Get in the Spirit!"

Power For Living, Good, Bad, and Ugly (Episode 260329)

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 17:24:00 -0400

What is your belief about God? What about humans? And what about the world's problems? In this week's Power For Living, we discover that God is good, and we humans have caused the world's ills.

Power For Living, When Words Are Enough (Episode 260322)

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 16:54:05 -0400

How many times have you heard someone say, "Words can't describe what I feel"? There is a place where words are enough, and that place is our topic on this week's Power For Living.

Power For Living, Always Was Wasing (Episode 260315)

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 17:20:56 -0400

A lot of us talk about old people and say things like, "Oh, he's been around forever." That's an exaggeration. But in this week's program, we talk about Someone who HAS been around forever.

Power For Living, Clover and an Egg (Episode 260308)

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 17:24:17 -0400

People use clover as a sign of "good luck." And, almost everyone likes eggs. In this week's Power For Living, we learn that these two things are excellent illustrations of Someone wonderful.

Power For Living, Oh, He's Good (Episode 260301)

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 18:08:30 -0500

When we were kids, we were told to be good. While we're still supposed to be good, there's only One who is always good. He's who we're talking about in this week's Power For Living.

Power For Living, Why? O why? (Episode 260222)

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 16:40:14 -0500

There is a battle over truth--what's true and what isn't. In this week's Power For Living, we're talking about truth and why Christians need to not only know the truth, but to know why we believe it.

Power For Living, In the Know (Episode 260215)

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 17:27:55 -0500

Many people have differing ideas about God. Some say He's unknowable. Others say He's something else. In this week's Power For Living, we learn that God IS personal and knowable.

Power For Living, Metaphors {Heart Stories} (Episode 260208)

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 14:47:27 -0500

We've been broken, abandoned, shackled, immobilized by grief. But God says, "I will repair your heart." This metaphor speaks volumes, and that's this week's Power For Living topic.

Power For Living, Going to Court (Episode 260201)

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 16:56:52 -0500

Legal experts still say the US is a “litigious culture,” meaning that we like to “have our day in court.” But the court with which we should be concerned is God's court. That's Power For Living's topic this week.

Power For Living, Seriously! (Episode 260125)

Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:35:04 -0500

Life is full of issues, some more serious than others. Some can't be ignored. This week's Power For Living talks about one of those issues.

Power For Living, Radical Changes (Episode 260118)

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 17:26:29 -0500

The world says, "You'll never change. You'll always be a creep." But God can change anyone for the better. That's this week's topic on Power For Living.

Power For Living, Immediately! (Episode 260111)

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 16:33:42 -0500

When someone in authority over you says, "Do this," what should you do? You should do it right away. That's the theme of this week's Power For Living.

Power For Living, Easy, But Not Easy (Episode 260104)

Sun, 04 Jan 2026 17:05:23 -0500

You've probably heard the statement, "There's no easy way." Although, sometimes the hard way is the right way. That's this week's topic on Power For Living.

Power For Living, Why Do I Do That? (Episode 251228)

Sun, 28 Dec 2025 18:20:09 -0500

We don't want to admit it, but sometimes we have to press onward, in spite of the difficulties. In this week's Power For Living, we see Paul and Barnabas learning to keep going, even when it was hard.

Power For Living, The Meaning of Life (Episode 251221)

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 20:48:39 -0500

Have you ever contemplated the meaning of life? Life has its ups and downs. In this week's program, we learn that the Apostle Paul's first major sermon gives us the ultimate meaning of life.

Power For Living, Two Sets of Brothers, One Dynamic Duo (Episode 251214)

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 19:41:03 -0500

Brothers and partners don't always have good outcomes. In this week's program, we look at two sets of brothers that had the brothers go in different directions. The Dynamic Duo was powerful.

Power For Living, You Can't Quit! (Episode 251207)

Sun, 07 Dec 2025 17:20:49 -0500

When things get tough, we're tempted to quit, to run up the white flag. In this week's Power For Living, we discover that quitting is not an option for followers of Jesus.

Power For Living, Knock 'Em Down (Episode 251130)

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 17:08:09 -0500

People who have been hurt build "walls" to protect themselves. It's a normal human reaction. In this week's program, we learn that God knocks down walls to bring people together.

Power For Living, Under the Influence (Episode 251123)

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 16:55:34 -0500

A recent survey of Gen-Zers revealed that, "We want to be social media influencers." You can decide whether or not that's a realistic career goal. In this week's Power For Living, we learn about a man who was a positive influencer.

Power For Living, Encounter at High Noon (Episode 251116)

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 17:42:51 -0500

Do you remember the old Westerns where the hero and the villain had a showdown at "High Noon"? Movie makers could have gotten the idea from the Bible, because the Apostle Peter had an Encounter at High Noon. That's this week's topic on Power For Living.

Power For Living, Who Gets the Credit? (Episode 251109)

Sun, 09 Nov 2025 16:24:07 -0500

A former president once said, "It's amazing what can be accomplished when you don't care who gets the credit." That's true for many things. In this week's program, we learn what the Lord accomplished through the Apostle Peter.

Power For Living, Fearless (Episode 251102)

Sun, 02 Nov 2025 17:34:07 -0500

Psychology Today had a 2015 article, "7 Ways 'Fearless' People Conquer Fear." The list included having respect for fear and taking action despite the fear. In this week's program, we learn how one man became fearless.

Power For Living, Talk About Bad Breath (Episode 251026)

Sun, 26 Oct 2025 16:47:02 -0400

Personal hygiene companies spend millions on ads for products that are supposed to eliminate bad breath. In this week's program, we talk about a man whose breath revealed his evil intentions.

Power For Living, A Never Ending Story (Episode 251019

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 16:14:41 -0400

So many people are in difficult situations, and they say, "When will this ever end?" And we feel compassion for them. In this week's Power For Living, we talk about a story that is, thankfully, A Never Ending Story.

Power For Living, Getting Deep (Episode 251012)

Sun, 12 Oct 2025 17:56:05 -0400

Most of us like to think of ourselves as deep thinkers. And, many of history's greatest minds were philosophers. In this week's program, we talk about two men who really went deep.

Power For Living, Reading Faces (Episode 251005)

Sun, 05 Oct 2025 16:42:07 -0400

Agencies around the world use facial analysis to determine what's on people's minds. In this week's episode, we learn that the One who changed Stephen's face at the Sanhedrin can give us boldness.

Power For Living, Growing Pains (Episode 250928)

Sun, 28 Sep 2025 17:18:38 -0400

When my dad was a boy, he would go to his mom (my Grandma) and say, "Mom, my arm hurts." She would reply, "Oh, it's just growing pains." The early church had growing pains too, and that's this week's topic.

Power For Living, Confidence is High (Episode 250921)

Sun, 21 Sep 2025 16:41:08 -0400

The military says "Confidence is High" when intelligence revealing a threat is accurate and that impacted troops can rely on the information. In spiritual matters, Christians can have even more confidence in the power given by the Holy Spirit.

Power For Living, Communiity Power (Episode 250914)

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 16:41:23 -0400

There's lots of talk about community and the role community plays in achieving great things. It was the same in the first church in Jerusalem. A cohesive community had amazing power--and amazing results.

Power For Living, Show and Tell (Episode 250907)

Sun, 07 Sep 2025 16:45:44 -0400

"Okay class, it's time for Show and Tell," my 3rd grade teacher said. I could TELL she was bored. Some adults have Show and Tell too. This week in Power For Living, Peter and John SHOW the results of a miracle, and fearlessly TELL the religious leaders about it.

Power For Living, Expect the Inquisition (Episode 250831)

Sun, 31 Aug 2025 18:05:26 -0400

Truth tellers tend to catch heat, and sometimes endure what can only be called an inquisition. In this week's Power For Living, we learn that if you're in the inquisition, a properly directed response is the best defense.

Power For Living, It's a Miracle! (Episode 250824)

Sun, 24 Aug 2025 17:08:46 -0400

Have you ever experienced a miracle? And were you drawn to the person through whom the miracle or blessing came? We're talking about that, and how to get refreshed, in this week's Power For Living.

Power For Living, Exponential Power (Episode 250817)

Sun, 17 Aug 2025 19:13:11 -0400

Power--German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche spoke of the "Will to Power." But...in this week's Power For Living, we discover the real path to overcoming and living with power: Letting Jesus baptize us with His Holy Spirit.

Power For Living, Lookin' Good (Episode 250810)

Sun, 10 Aug 2025 22:26:13 -0400

When someone says to you, "Oh my, you look nice today," it feels good doesn't it? In this week's Power For Living, we learn how good things can happen when our churches look like they're supposed to look.

Power For Living, A Joy Ride (Episode 250727

Sun, 27 Jul 2025 17:20:56 -0400

Have you ever gone on a joy ride? It was probably a lot of fun. In this week's Power For Living, we learn that the Lord by His Holy Spirit gives us the ultimate joy ride.

Power For Living, Fired Up! (Episode 250720)

Sun, 20 Jul 2025 17:29:48 -0400

In his 1971 hit, "American Pie," Don McLean said, "Fire is the devil's only friend." In this week's Power For Living, we learn that the Lord's fire, boosts our abilities and changes us for the better.

Power For Living, The Main Thing (Episode 250713)

Sun, 13 Jul 2025 17:13:40 -0400

I sat next to my co-worker as the editor told him, "The main thing is to get the story done!" We're told to focus on "the main thing." In this week's Power For Living, we talk about the Main Thing and how to "Keep the main thing the main thing."

Power For Living, Precious Jewels (Episode 250706)

Sun, 06 Jul 2025 17:50:14 -0400

Most of us associate precious jewels as a sign of wealth. In this week's Power For Living, we discover that if we come to trust in Christ for salvation, we become His precious jewels.

Power For Living, "Try Me!" (Episode 250629)

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 17:19:27 -0400

When I was a kid, I tested my parents' patience, and they dared me to test them by saying, "Just try me!" The Lord also said "Try Me," and in this week's Power For Living, we learn the why and how for when He said it.

Power For Living, Turning Up the Heat (Episode 250622)

Sun, 22 Jun 2025 17:35:03 -0400

Back in the 80s, a song from a popular movie said, "The Heat is On." In life, we can feel like the heat is on. But in this week's Power For Living, we learn that when God turns up the heat, it's because He is teaching us something.

Power For Living, That's Profane (Episode 250615)

Sun, 15 Jun 2025 17:03:36 -0400

Profanity has apparently become an accepted form of communication. Profaning the sacred has also been accepted. That's the way it was in 5th Century BC Judah; but in this week's Power For Living, we find out that the Lord wasn't pleased.

Power For Living, Avoid the Cut Off (Episode 250608)

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 16:24:15 -0400

Family feuds frequently result in someone being "cut off" from the family or their inheritance. This week, Power For Living talks about how to avoid being cut off from God's family.

Power For Living, Unrealness! (Episode 250601)

Sun, 01 Jun 2025 17:43:46 -0400

I was preparing to do an interview and my supervisor said, "Be careful, this guy's as phony as a four-dollar-bill." I kept up my guard and it went okay. We hate phoniness, and in this week's Power For Living, we discover that God hates phoniness too.

Power For Living, A Step Into Eternity (Episode 250525)

Sun, 25 May 2025 17:48:25 -0400

Eternity--it's a long, long time. Do we understand how long? Probably not. But, in this week's Power For Living, you'll find out how to get a taste of the glory of eternity.

Power For Living, How Do I Love Thee? (Episode 250518)

Sun, 18 May 2025 14:42:09 -0400

"How do I love thee? Let me count the ways..." a famous poet once wrote. Human love can be fickle. But in this week's Power For Living, we learn that we can't count the ways He loves us.

Power For Living, Pouring It On (Episode 250511)

Sun, 11 May 2025 16:55:15 -0400

Frustrated, I sat at my desk and wondered how I would make it to the next payday. You've probably wondered the same thing. This week's Power For Living covers the answer from Zechariah 14.

Power For Living, Go With The Flow (Episode 250504)

Sun, 04 May 2025 17:42:24 -0400

When someone says, "Just go with the flow," that usually means to go along. In this week's Power For Living, we learn that going with the Lord's flow means protection and deliverance.

Power For Living, Freedom! (Episode 250427)

Sun, 27 Apr 2025 17:08:58 -0400

Freedom means a lot of things to a lot of people. To some it's freedom from social or political restrictions. To others, it's internal freedom--freedom from guilt and mental anguish. That's this week's Power For Living topic.

Power For Living, "I Told You So" (Episode 250420)

Sun, 20 Apr 2025 17:09:19 -0400

We've all heard people brag, “I told you so,” when they were right. In this week's Power For Living, we learn that Jesus said He’s coming back. But it’s not a boast, it’s an encouragement.

Power For Living, Fiery Forecast (Episode 250413)

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 18:06:16 -0400

We've heard, "Tough times never last, but tough people do." That may be true… But this week, Power For Living talks about going through the fire and not letting tough times keep us from God’s work.

Power For Living, "We're Pegged" (Episode 250406)

Sun, 06 Apr 2025 19:16:07 -0400

When you're putting up a tent, you put down some tent pegs and attach the ropes. The pegs secure the ropes and hold up the tent. In this week's Power For Living, we learn that Jesus is our "tent peg" Who brings stability.

Power For Living, The Pits (Episode 250330)

Sun, 30 Mar 2025 17:48:33 -0400

Sometimes we feel like our life is "the pits." We may even need help so we don't fall into a pit. In this week's program we learn that even if we fall into a pit, Jesus will lift us out.

Power For Living: Promises, Promises (Episode 250323)

Sun, 23 Mar 2025 16:41:08 -0400

Relationships are built on promises. We take a job based on the promise of benefits. Sometimes those promises go awry. Kids promise their parents they'll do well in school. This week, we find out that the Lord promises to help us in our lives, and in our service for Him.

Power For Living, Serve Up Justice (Episode 250316)

Sun, 16 Mar 2025 15:58:35 -0400

In today's social climate, we hear a lot about justice--social justice, economic justice. The concept isn't new; God tells His people to "do justice." That's just one of the themes in this week's Power For Living.

Power For Living, Consistency (Episode 250309)

Sun, 09 Mar 2025 17:11:45 -0400

Sometimes we wonder if we can trust someone. Is this person dependable? Are they consistent? In this week's Power For Living, we talk about the One who is above reproach and Whose record of consistency is perfect.

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Power For Living, Basket Case (Episode 250302)

Sun, 02 Mar 2025 18:04:32 -0500

A basket case is someone or something that has been severely damaged (Used with all due respect). But in this week's Power For Living, we learn that when God is in it, He can bring healing. But, He can also use a basket to take away our suffering and sin.

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Power For Living, Pouring It On (Episode 250223)

Sun, 23 Feb 2025 16:38:42 -0500

Sometimes at work or in school, it seems like the boss or the teachers are pouring it on--tasks and assignments. In this week's Power For Living, we learn that when God pours it on, it's a good thing.

Power For Living, Dirty Laundry (Episode 250216)

Sun, 16 Feb 2025 13:40:20 -0500

Sometimes we may believe we've messed up so badly, we'll never be able to clean-up our lives. In this week's Power For Living, we find out Who not only cleans us up, but gives our lives new meaning.

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Power For Living, Go Away! (Episode 250209)

Sun, 09 Feb 2025 13:28:23 -0500

Sometimes it seems like the flood gates are open and troubles are pouring in. In this week's Power For Living, we learn the best way to overcome adversity.

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Power For Living, Zealous (Episode 250202)

Sun, 02 Feb 2025 17:54:31 -0500

How many times have we seen signs of what's ahead and ignored them? In this week's Power For Living, we find out that the Lord, who is zealous for His church, has been giving signs to His people for centuries.

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Power For Living, Returning (Episode 250126)

Sun, 26 Jan 2025 17:43:01 -0500

One of the most difficult things we have to do is admit we need to change. But when we admit that, and we return to the right way, the Lord blesses us with all sorts of gifts. That's the theme of this week's Power For Living.

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Power For Living, Oh That’s Bad; No That’s Good (Episode 250119)

Sun, 19 Jan 2025 19:12:07 -0500

When things look like they're at their worst, there is a way to turn things around. In this week's Power For Living, we find out that all is not lost when we follow the Lord's remedy.

Power For Living, Love and Warnings (Episode 250112))

Sun, 12 Jan 2025 17:54:08 -0500

When someone you trust warns you of coming danger, you need to listen. Jesus is calling His people to make disciples and to love people enough to warn those who don't know Him.

Power For Living, In This Story (Episode 250105)

Sun, 05 Jan 2025 16:53:58 -0500

Some situations may look really grim, but there’s always hope. And that hope is that God is always “In This Story.” That’s the message of this week’s program.

Power For Living, Beyond Our Grasp (Episode 241222)

Sun, 22 Dec 2024 18:55:59 -0500

When you’re facing a situation you don’t understand, what do you do? You may be so close to a solution, but it’s just beyond your grasp. What do you do? We answer that in this week’s Power For Living.

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Power For Living, What Are You Complaining About? (Episode 241215)

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 19:53:51 -0500

What would you do if you faced a situation that was out of your control? On this week’s Power For Living, we learn that the prophet Habakkuk went to God.

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Power For Living, Watch Your Mouth (Episode 241208)

Sun, 08 Dec 2024 17:10:37 -0500

Years ago, moms would wash out their children's mouths with soap if they swore. In this week's Power For Living, we learn that if we watch our mouths, our words can be a blessing.

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Power For Living, Put-Off--Put-On (Episode 241201)

Sun, 01 Dec 2024 17:01:12 -0500

Would you throw out your garbage, and then say, "I miss my garbage. I'm going to go get it and bring it back home"? No! But, many of us do that with our old way of life. In this week's program, we learn that Paul teaches us to stick with our new life.

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Power For Living, Ditch the Dirt (Episode 241124)

Sun, 24 Nov 2024 16:35:46 -0500

While on a deployment overseas, showers were a luxury. One evening, I was finally able to get a shower. Afterward, I noticed I didn't have a clearn uniform with me, so I had to redon the sweaty uniform. That's what returning to our sinful ways is like. But on this week's program, we learn how to get rid of the dirt in our lives.

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Power For Living, Let's' Get Spiritual (Episode 241117)

Sun, 17 Nov 2024 16:20:24 -0500

The rain had finally stopped, but the sugarcane fields continued to sway in the breeze. As I stepped out the door, the sweet fragrance of the air, washed clean by the rain, gloriously filled my lungs with a delightful freshness. It was almost a spiritual experience. Even better, as we find out in this week's Power For Living, the freshness given by the Lord's Spirit is the freshest of all.

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Power For Living, Victorious (Episode 241110)

Sun, 10 Nov 2024 18:05:06 -0500

Legendary football coach Vince Lombardi lived by the motto, "Winning isn't the main thing; it's the only thing." In this week's Power For Living, we learn that we can live victorious lives.

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Power For Living, Complete (Episode 241103)

Sun, 03 Nov 2024 16:33:32 -0500

We've often heard critiques of workers or contractors who don't do, "a complete job." We also hear people say, "Finish what you start." Well, that's just what Jesus does. This week, we learn that Jesus works on us until we're "complete."

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Power For Living, You Know It (Episode 241027)

Sun, 27 Oct 2024 17:59:54 -0400

Everyone has doubts about something, whether it's about our abilities, our finances, our job security, or our personality. However, there is one thing you don't need to worry about. We'll find out what that is in this week's Power For Living.

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Power For Living, Keepin' It Together (Episode 241020)

Sun, 20 Oct 2024 17:41:03 -0400

Some scientists have said that the universe took billions of years to arrange itself so that earth can sustain life. But on this week's Power For Living, we learn that Jesus arranges the creation and uses His creation to hold it together.

If this week's program has helped you know that Jesus really does hold the world in His hands, tell us. Email us at PowerForLivingCtK@gmail.com. Also, would you consider becoming a supporter of this program? Click the "Become a Patron" button to find out how you can help us continue to proclaim God's truth. As always, thank you for your support. And until next week, remember that Jesus is your Power For Living.

Power For Living, Great Value (Episode 241013)

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 19:28:46 -0400

Store brands claim they offer the best value for the money. Their product gives us more "bang for the buck." There's another type of Great Value, and it's the kind we're talking about this week on Power For Living.

If this week's program has helped you know the importance of letting others know they're important, tell us. Email us at PowerForLivingCtK@gmail.com. Also, would you consider becoming a supporter of this program? Click the "Become a Patron" button to find out how you can help us continue to proclaim God's truth. As always, thank you for your support. And until next week, remember that Jesus is your Power For Living.

Power For Living, Weapons of War (Episode 241006)

Sun, 06 Oct 2024 18:49:53 -0400

A few years ago, one of America's political figures said, "You don't bring a knife to a gunfight." That's true in the natural and it's true in the spiritual realm as well. In this week's Power For Living, we discover the right weapons for spiritual warfare.

If this week's program has helped you understand spiritual warfare, tell us. Email us at PowerForLivingCtK@gmail.com. Also, would you consider becoming a supporter of this program? Click the "Become a Patron" button to find out how you can help us continue to proclaim God's truth. As always, thank you for your support. And until next week, remember that Jesus is your Power For Living.

Power For Living, A Can of Worms? (Episode 240929)

Sun, 29 Sep 2024 17:54:41 -0400

Cultural upheaval is among the reasons for why some Biblical passages are more controversial than others. One of those passages is from Ephesians 5, our passage for this week's Power For Living.

If this week's program has helped you understand some controversial topics, tell us. Email us at PowerForLivingCtK@gmail.com. Also, would you consider becoming a supporter of this program? Click the "Become a Patron" button to find out how you can help us continue to proclaim God's truth. As always, thank you for your support. And until next week, remember that Jesus is your Power For Living.

Power For Living, Get It Under Control (Episode 240922)

Sun, 22 Sep 2024 16:19:33 -0400

We've all met people whose lives seemed to be out of control. Only, when we tried to help them, they told us to go away or said, "Mind your own business." But God has given us the keys to retaking control, and we find out how in this week's Power For Living.

If this week's program has told you how to regain control, tell us. Email us at PowerForLivingCtK@gmail.com. Also, would you consider becoming a supporter of this program? Click the "Become a Patron" button to find out how you can help us continue to proclaim God's truth. As always, thank you for your support. And until next week, remember that Jesus is your Power For Living.

Power For Living, Shed Some Light (Episode 240515)

Sun, 15 Sep 2024 16:47:57 -0400

Nervously, I sat at one end of the table while the teacher and the principal peppered me with questions. I was the only one who saw what had happened, so the principal said, "Mr. Carl, could you shed some light on the subject?" Light always reveals what's hidden, and shedding light is the topic on this week's Power For Living.

If this week's program has shown the need to "shed some light", tell us. Email us at PowerForLivingCtK@gmail.com. Also, would you consider becoming a supporter of this program? Click the "Become a Patron" button to find out how you can help us continue to proclaim God's truth. As always, thank you for your support. And until next week, remember that Jesus is your Power For Living.

Power For Living, Make An Impression (Episode 240908)

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 15:51:29 -0400

Behavior researchers say that animals believe the first thing they see after opening their eyes is their mother. That image makes an imprint on the newborn animal's mind. How do we put that to work in our lives? That's the subject of this week's Power For Living.

If this week's program has made an imprint on you, tell us. Email us at PowerForLivingCtK@gmail.com. Also, would you consider becoming a supporter of this program? Click the "Become a Patron" button to find out how you can help us continue to proclaim God's truth. As always, thank you for your support. And until next week, remember that Jesus is your Power For Living.

Power For Living, Fresh Fruit (Episode 240901)

Sun, 01 Sep 2024 16:48:46 -0400

One of the most delightful things is biting into a juicy peach. If it's ripe enough, the juices will be delightfully sweet. In our Christian walk, we're supposed to produce fruit--fresh, ripe, and sweet. That's what we end on in this week's Power For Living.

If this week's program has inspired you to be fruitful, tell us. Email us at PowerForLivingCtK@gmail.com. Also, would you consider becoming a supporter of this program? Click the "Become a Patron" button to find out how you can help us continue to proclaim God's truth. As always, thank you for your support. And until next week, remember that Jesus is your Power For Living.

Power For Living, Shiny and New (Episode 240825)

Sun, 25 Aug 2024 18:03:31 -0400

I opened the door and slid behind the wheel and got a whiff of that new car aroma. That was the sweetest fragrance because it was the first, shiny new car I had ever purchased. But...that new car fragrance is nothing compared to the freshness of a new life delivered from darkness through Christ.

If this week's program has encouraged you to get closer to Jesus, tell us. Email us at PowerForLivingCtK@gmail.com. Also, would you consider becoming a supporter of this program? Click the "Become a Patron" button to find out how you can help us continue to proclaim God's truth. As always, thank you for your support. And until next week, remember that Jesus is your Power For Living.

Power For Living, Gettin' It Together (Episode 240818)

Sun, 18 Aug 2024 18:17:59 -0400

"We're stronger together," is a popular slogan in today's world. Or it's, "Together we can do this." Those slogans sound really nice. In this week's Power For Living, we find out that the Bible had those ideas first.

If this week's program has encouraged you, tell us. Email us at PowerForLivingCtK@gmail.com. Also, would you consider becoming a supporter of this program? Click the "Become a Patron" button to find out how you can help us continue to proclaim God's truth. As always, thank you for your support. And until next week, remember that Jesus is your Power For Living.

Power For Living, But Why!?? (Episode 240811)

Sun, 11 Aug 2024 17:37:25 -0400

Most of us can make it through tough situations if we know why it's happening. On this week's Power For Living, we discover how true that was for the Apostle Paul and how true that is for us as well.

If this week's program has encouraged you to press on for Jesus, tell us. Email us at PowerForLivingCtK@gmail.com. Also, would you consider becoming a supporter of this program? Click the "Become a Patron" button to find out how you can help us continue to proclaim God's truth. As always, thank you for your support. And until next week, remember that Jesus is your Power For Living.

Power For Living, The Bridge (Episode 240804)

Sun, 04 Aug 2024 18:49:09 -0400

We're all tempted to build walls to protect ourselves. However, sometimes that wall turns out to be a raging river that keeps us away from the One who matters most. In this week's Power For Living, we find out that the One who matters most is also the Bridge.

If this week's program has pointed you to the Bridge, tell us. Email us at PowerForLivingCtK@gmail.com. Also, would you consider becoming a supporter of this program? Click the "Become a Patron" button to find out how you can help us continue to proclaim God's truth. As always, thank you for your support. And until next week, remember that Jesus is your Power For Living.

Power For Living, Very Poetic (Episode 240728)

Sun, 28 Jul 2024 16:48:09 -0400

Poetry is one of the most popular literary forms. Shakespeare's sonnets still resonate with so many. In this week's Power For Living, we discover that God's people are His workmanship, His "poiema." So we can say God's people are God's poem.

Power For Living, Getting Lit (Episode 240721)

Sun, 21 Jul 2024 17:52:28 -0400

On many a warm evening, I remember catching "lightning bugs." That's the flying insect whose tails lit up in the slowly dimming summer light. It was a lot of fun, but in this week's Power For Living, we're talking about the One who gives light to His followers' minds.

Power For Living, Get in the Spirit (Episode 240714)

Sun, 14 Jul 2024 19:28:05 -0400

A growing number of people in the West say, "I'm really spiritual." But what does that mean? In this week's program, we're talking about how to really be really spiritual.

Power For Living, Perfect--Encore (Episode 240707)

Sun, 07 Jul 2024 18:43:39 -0400

Please enjoy this encore presentation...

A thunderstorm rages outside, and the wind is so strong it rattles the glass. You see lightning flashes. You're afraid, but over your shoulder you hear a deep, comforting voice that says, "It's going to be okay." The perfect love drove out the fear. That's one of our topics on this week's Power For Living.