3 Pillars Podcast

11/14/2025

Worshiping a Good God

At the time of Isaiah writing this verse, God had already done so many things for the nation of Israel. He brought them out of Egypt, rescued them from some evil nations and kings, blessed them with some great leaders (and challenged them with some not-so-good ones). And that was just the beginning of His providence and provision. Israel had a lot to be thankful for.

As readers of this passage now, thousands of years in the future all across the globe, we can confidently say that God has done and continues to do wonderful things, especially sending His Son, Jesus, to die and rise again, saving us and giving us eternal life.

Even in the face of unimaginable tragedies, fear, anxiety, depression, and whatever else the devil throws at us, we still have a lot to be thankful for. Because God will never stop doing wonderful things—that’s just who He is. And He who called us is faithful (1 Thessalonians 5:24 NIV).

11/13/2025

Rejoice in Every Season

It’s difficult to be joyful in every season—but especially within seasons of change, difficulty, or loss. Paul, the author of the letter to the Philippians, could probably relate. While writing his letter to the Philippians, Paul was sitting in a jail cell under Roman guard (Acts 28).

Even though Paul was in a difficult situation in life, he still wrote to the church in Philippi and encouraged them to always rejoice. He also said that they should pray to God rather than worrying or being anxious about situations (4:6). They should request what they need from God with thanksgiving.

Paul’s teaching is this: regardless of our circumstances, there is always a reason to praise God.

If we learn to rejoice in every season, and submit to God in prayer rather than becoming anxious, then God’s peace will be with us in our heart and mind (Philippians 4:7).

God has given us everything we could hope for. As we believe in Jesus, we receive the forgiveness of our past mistakes. We are also given grace and peace. On top of that, the Spirit of God lives within us to empower us in our new life.

All of these things are reasons why we should continually praise God. There is nothing that can separate us from the love of God. And because of that we are secure in our salvation for eternity.

Rejoicing in God during times of difficulty makes our faith in Jesus deeper and stronger.

Take some time to rejoice in God today. If you find it difficult, begin by making a list of all of the things God has done for you. You can also make a list of all of the attributes of God, like His goodness, faithfulness, and love. Spend time in prayer thanking Him for all of these things. Continue this practice throughout the week in order to build a habit of gratitude.

11/12/2025

What is Honor?

Let me explain.

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11/11/2025

Honor, Courage, and Commitment

The basis and foundation for what it means to live with purpose and by a standard.

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11/10/2025

A Way in the Wilderness

Have you noticed that sometimes life feels like a desert? In moments of pain and anxiety, it may seem like there’s no way out. All we see is an endless wasteland.

The people of Israel faced their worst “desert” when Babylon destroyed Jerusalem and took its inhabitants captive. Far from home, they lived for decades under oppression. In moments of anguish and despair, they remembered the prophet’s words: “A voice of one calling: ‘In the wilderness prepare the way for the LORD; make straight in the desert a highway for our God” (NIV).

In the ancient Near East, a king’s subjects would “prepare a way” by going ahead of him when he returned to his city. His return implied abundance and protection. The author uses this image to announce a way out of the desert; make a path for the King of Kings, trusting that he will arrive to lead everyone home.

The prophet’s confidence finds a basis in God’s history. God freed Israel from brutal slavery—with provision and love, he guided them through the desert. Like a father, God protected the people as they crossed the wilderness toward the promised land.

The New Testament repeats the prophet’s words to announce the coming of the Messiah, the true King of Israel. Just as God freed his people from Egypt and restored them after Babylon’s violence, now he comes to lead all humanity back home, with the promise of transforming every desert into a new creation—a new Heaven and Earth!

We can trust that he accompanies us in our deserts; we are not alone and never have been. Though the path is difficult, the King of Kings is with us, and when we no longer have strength, he carries us. With him, there will always be a way back home.

Our Father in Heaven, thank You for making a way for me to come home. As I wait in the wilderness, set my feet on the path that leads to life. Thank You for being with me—for never leaving me. I trust that one day You will make all things new. Amen.

11/08/2025

Healed by His Wounds

Brokenness. We see it all around us. We experience it ourselves—in our relationships, in our dreams, in our bodies. And yet, something happened over two thousand years ago that still has the power to heal that brokenness.

1 Peter 2:24 says, "He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed."

Jesus Christ, the sinless Son of God, took the weight of our sins upon Himself. He carried them to the cross, giving up His life not because of His own wrongdoing, but because of ours. This is the essence of the Gospel. Through His sacrifice, He offered us a path out of darkness and into His light—a life transformed by His grace.

Because of Christ’s sacrifice, we’ve been given a profound healing of our spirits; new life taking the place of sins and darkness that separate us from God. Through His wounds, we are offered forgiveness and a new relationship with God, healed and whole.

Understanding His sacrifice transforms us.

We can’t live in darkness anymore. Brokenness may surround us, but it is no longer within us. His righteousness washes over us. His healing wells up within us. Our entire life shifts as a response to the profound love and sacrifice Jesus showed us, and the healing that He alone can provide.

Jesus, thank You for loving me, forgiving me, and healing me. The only way was through Your sacrifice on the cross. You gave everything so that I could be made whole. Thank You! Help me to live with that truth as the foundation of everything I am, and everything I do. In Your name I pray, Amen.

11/04/2025

King Arthur’s tale still speaks because it points beyond itself. It points to a Kingdom that lasts, a King who loves, a hope that rises. Jesus is that King. His story is not a legend—it is living.

King Arthur’s tale still speaks because it points beyond itself. It points to a Kingdom that lasts, a King who loves, a hope that rises. Jesus is that King. His story is not a legend—it is living.…

11/04/2025

Walk As Jesus Did

Have you ever asked yourself, “How did Jesus live His life?” “What does obeying Him look like?” “How does Jesus want us to live?”

These are great questions to ask in order to discover what God expects from those who love Him.

1 John 2:4-6 says this:
“Whoever says ‘I know him’ but does not keep his commandments is a liar, and the truth is not in him, but whoever keeps his word, in him truly the love of God is perfected. By this we may know that we are in him: whoever says he abides in him ought to walk in the same way which he walked.” (ESV)

When Jesus was with His disciples, He said to them, “This is my commandment: Love each other in the same way I have loved you.” (John 15:12 NLT)

When His followers loved one another, it was a sign of their obedience to Jesus—and it is the same for us. We are told by John in his letter to a group of Christians that it is God’s commandment that “we believe in the name of his Son Jesus Christ and love one another, just as he has commanded us.” (1 John 3:23 ESV)

Our love for those in the global Church is a mark of obedience, and a sign that God lives in us. By doing this, we know that God abides in us. To walk as Jesus did is to love those in the Church with compassion, faithfulness, and humility. It’s by this love that the world will know we are His disciples (John 17:23).

Living like Jesus isn’t about checking off a list of things we should or shouldn’t do. It’s about living a life that is so rooted in God’s love, that we long to obey all His commands.

Living like Jesus looks like sacrificially loving the people God made and sent His Son to die for—starting with the people who call Jesus their Savior.

Most of the New Testament is devoted to encouraging believers on how to live with one another. So this week, take some time to read through the apostle John’s letters in the New Testament and look for ways you can put into practice Jesus’ commandment to love one another.

11/03/2025

Treasure that Lasts Forever

Every human learns from an early age that we prefer comfort over discomfort—pleasure over pain. We discover that it's easier, and often more enjoyable, to have plenty than it is to have little.

Material possessions can certainly create comfort in our lives—the new cars, the bigger houses, the latest phones. It's easy to think that having more will make you happier too.

But nothing you can buy will last forever.

Everything we collect here on earth has an expiration date. Cars break down. Houses crumble. New phones become obsolete—really quickly. In the long run, we really have no control over the things of this world.

So instead, Jesus tells us to focus on storing up treasure in heaven, where things do not deteriorate or disappear. Rather than focusing on piling up earthly things, we should be focused on heavenly things that will last forever.

Everything we own was actually given to us by God—in His grace.

We can break the habit of amassing treasure on earth by seeing all of our material possessions as something given to us by God—for us to share with others. We can also shift our priorities toward making an eternal impact in people’s lives by sharing the hope of Jesus with them.

What small steps can you take today to begin to shift your priorities from earthly treasure to heavenly treasure? To reminding yourself and others that He is the real treasure? What has God given you that you can share with others to make a difference in their life? Take some time to pray about these things.

God, thank You for showing me that the real treasure is You. Help me to align my life with Your will. Show me how to invest my time, talents, and resources into the one thing that has eternal value—Your Kingdom. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

11/01/2025

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