We're excited to have Buddy Payne from Stephenville, Texas joining us for a good conversation about our responsibilities toward one another. If I say that I love God, but I hate my brother whom God has saved, then I am a liar. 1 John 4:20

Do you want to love life and see good days? We all do! In this episode, Peter is going to tell us how to do that. We hope you enjoy this week's episode of Encouraging Words.

In 2 Timothy 1:13, Paul tells Timothy to hold fast to the pattern of sound words that he spoke to Timothy. Danny and Kurt will look at patterns in the Bible and discuss the design and pattern that God always uses, from Moses to the apostle Paul.

"Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever." Let's spend a few minutes together, thinking about the wonderful promise that is found here and how diligently Jesus has worked to ensure His bride's safety and protection. God is SO good!

In this series, Ben Schneider has been helping us consider those difficult questions and even the objections that we may have while we are looking into God's word, the instruction He provides, and the implications of believing what the Lord has told us. Today we'll look at that common and very difficult subject of doubt.…

These could be some of the best verses in the Old Testament! Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. This truly says it all! We hope that you are encouraged as you meditate on the power of these promises from God.

Ben has been gracious enough to sit down with us again for another episode of Understandable Objections. This time we'll look at the frequently asked question, "Is God fair?" This may be the most frequently asked question about God, and we'll take a careful look at it today.

Chastening never seems to be joyful in the moment, but painful. However, when it's over, it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness to those who receive it. When God rebukes His children, it is always for their benefit and their long-term success.

Have you ever had a question about God or the Bible that was very difficult to answer? Have you carried a strong objection to what God has told us, maybe even for a very long time. We have Ben Schneider with us to look into that very issue. What happens when we have an understandable objection and what is the right way to properly investigate that …

Today we'll look at the word, "warning" in the Bible and consider what it means to be warned by God. We know that He wants what is best and He wants us to know the truth. How will we respond when the warning is sounded?

We are very excited to have Mark Roberts with us from Irving, Texas. Mark is well known across the country for being an eloquent man, competent in the Scriptures. Today we sit down with Mark and ask him some of the questions that Danny has wanted to ask him for a long time. ENJOY!!!

In this short episode, Paul gives us some wonderful words of encouragement and instruction. "In lowliness of mind, let each esteem others better than himself." This is God's will for our lives.

In this episode, Danny will admit that he lacks patience in many ways and Kurt will do his very best to help him with that. God is patient and He commands us to be patient. God is in control of all things, so trusting in Him and waiting on His goodness and forbearance is the best way for us to live our lives.…

In this episode, Danny explores the powerful promise in Revelation 21:4. God will wipe away every tear from our eyes. How beautiful heaven must be!

Who will you vote for this time around? Will you vote at all? Does God care about the way that we vote and what party we associate with? Danny and Kurt will discuss some of these important questions and the many challenges that come from investigating candidates and making a godly decision at the polls.…

Our encouraging word is from Solomon, He gives us the wisdom of God that will always be true. "He who covers his sin will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will have mercy."

In this episode, Danny and Kurt will talk to all of you about your gentle spirit and what an amazing gift your gentle spirit is to the world around you. Galatians 6:1 says, "Brethren, if any man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness..."

*Danny said that Pilgrim's Progress was written by "Paul" Bunyan. It's actually, John Bunyan. Sorry! "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." What does this verse really mean and how can we all be encouraged by what it teaches. Let's find out together!

Today, we live in a world that is eager to accept all sorts of insanity. We often wonder how these strange ideas are even being considered or entertained, and yet, they are. It feels like we are all living in an asylum. Danny and Kurt will discuss this topic and more importantly, they will look at what God has to say about it.…

A couple of weeks ago, we watched Peter pull out his physical sword and cut off a man's ear. Jesus promptly told him to put it away. Today, we will watch Jesus give Peter a new sword! Danny and Kurt will talk about this new sword and how powerful it really is.

Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old he will not depart from it.

Inspired by the Holy Spirit, Peter presents us with a significant math problem to apply in our lives. Fear not, it involves merely addition! The challenge lies in solving the problem in such a manner that we "show our work," just as our teachers would instruct.

How will you use your eyes today? It is our deepest hope that you will share the light of your eyes to those around you and cause them to rejoice with you because they know you have something special in God and in His love!

We are so happy to have Mark Broyles with us in this episode. Mark has been a faithful gospel preacher for many years and is well known for his sermon series on marriage. We'll spend some time with him and get his special insights to the sacred union that is sanctified by God.

We pray that you are encouraged by this beautiful passage. Those who serve the Lord are His written epistle. They are sharing God's love and truth with the world around them.

In Galatians 5, Paul warns the saints in Galatia that if they attempt to be justified by the law; they have fallen from grace. Danny and Kurt discuss the meaning and purpose of this warning and how this passage flies in the face of Calvinism.

God patiently waits for all of his wandering children to come to their senses and return to Him. It is always wrong to walk away from God and His eternal love, but if we ever do, He will receive us again to Himself. If we'll only repent and return.

In this episode, Danny and Kurt talk about a backslider that is familiar to everyone. We all know him, and we all have watched him backslide at some point in our lives. Who is it? You'll have to find out for yourself. Thank you for listening and for your interest in spiritual things.

I have prayed that each one of you will be encouraged by this episode of Encouraging Words. We have a relationship with each other that is accomplished and protected by God. May you see all of God's children as your dearest of friends and may you strive to strengthen them today.

"Give ear to my words, O LORD, consider my meditation. Give heed to the voice of my cry, my King and my God, for to You I will pray." Psalm 5:1-2

Today, we'll think about the words of Jesus as He prayed to His Father on the night of His trial. He loves you so much and He asks God that we might be glorified with Him after He fulfills His work on earth. Hallelujah! What a Savior!

In our episode this week, Danny and Kurt talk about the reality of America's spiritual condition and some of the reasons that Americans have little use for God's word. What is the cause of this and what can be done about it?

We hope that you are encouraged to know that you will reap that which you have sown. It's always a good time for us to reflect and think about the seed that we are planting in the field of life. May you all be encouraged by this passage from the word of God.

What were some of the things your parents taught you? Can you remember some of the great things they did and said that made you who you are today? Can you also remember some of the mistakes they made while raising you? In this episode Danny and Kurt will look at all of our parents and see what great lessons we can take away from their lives.…

Our Wonderful Counselor and Savior sees each on of us, He knows what we need, and He knows how to provide for those needs. Today, we watch Jesus heal a woman who has been bent over for eighteen years!

In Galatians 6:16 Paul refers to the church as the Israel of God. Danny and Kurt will explore this title and the reason behind it.

In Revelation 5, we read of a strong angel who cries out, "Who is worthy to open the scroll and loose it's seals?" There is only One and Danny and Kurt will talk about Him who is found worthy in heaven, on earth, and under the earth.

Starting a conversation with those who may not believe in the God of the Bible can be very difficult. In this episode, John Evans shares some great ways to reach those who may disagree with our faith. John has done a great deal of study and research on this topic and is a great resource for those who need a little help speaking to friends and famil…

What about those little sins? Are they important and what is the best Scriptural way to address these pesky problems. Danny and Kurt discuss this issue and offer some helpful solutions to those little sins that need to be removed. *** Error correction, @ 21:53 it is supposed to be Jeremiah 42, not Jeremiah 49.…

In response to a request, Danny spends a few minutes looking at the idea of those little sins that may be harder for us to eliminate in our lives. What does the Bible say about that and what can we do to make sure that we are right with God, even in the smallest of matters.

All joking aside, Hebrews 13:15 tells us that the sacrifice of praise that we offer to God is the fruit of our lips and we are giving thanks to His name. Danny and Kurt will discuss the singing that the church is called to do and some of the innerworkings of that commandment.

In James 3 we are told that the tongue is set on fire by hell. See what a great forest a little fire kindles. Danny and Kurt will use their tongues to discuss that dangerous little body part and how damaging it can be. When used wisely, it can also be a blessed gift.

This week Danny and Kurt will focus on the local church in Austin and discuss the many moving parts in the body of Christ and the rich blessings that come from a congregation where every part does its share. Ephesians 4:16

Danny and Kurt are very excited to share the work of the Lord's church as it is given to us in the New Testament. The church is the glorious work of God, and it is His desire that we all be a part of it and that we are all working within that body. 1 Peter 2:4-5

Danny and Kurt discuss the challenge that all believers face when it comes to friends and family that have not obeyed the gospel. How can we help? What should we say? When have we said too much? They will share their thoughts on these important questions.

In Revelation 9:11 he is called Abaddon and in Revelation 12:9 he is called the great dragon who deceives the whole world. Danny and Kurt discuss the devil and what the Scriptures teach on our malignant foe. He is very real, and he is seeking whom he may devour. 1 Peter 5:8

What an amazing word to use when we are talking about Almighty God! He is omnipotent, omniscient, all powerful and immutable. Danny and Kurt will discuss this important description of the Lord and how easy it is to see the attribute in His word.

In John 14:27 Jesus tells His disciples, "Peace, I leave with you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid." As Danny and Kurt discuss this promise from the Lord, we can realize together that perfect peace is found in God and all that He has done.…

There are several occasions in the New Testament where a person asks the very important question, "What must I do?" Danny and Kurt will look at some of those moments and discuss their great importance. It is in these moments that the lost sinner gets to hear about God's solution for sin.

We meet an amazing man in John 9. One of our all-time favorite accounts of a person who met Jesus, the way he responded to Him, and his response to the religious leaders in Jerusalem. This man knows one thing about the Lord, and he is able to reach the necessary conclusion on this one thing. "One thing I know: that though I was blind, now I see!"…