Faithfully Following Sarah Balding

While nothing we do can every grow or diminish the immense love that God has for us, this episode explores what is described as precious in God's sight throughout first Peter. Precious things to God included suffering, Jesus, and a gentle and quiet spirit. We desire to live for God's sight because we are thankful for the forgiveness of sins that He has given to us. The only way to be precious in God's sight is to accept Jesus, and let the Holy Spirit transform you.

This week's episode explores different tools Christians can use as they strive to make God-honoring decisions. It refers to making righteous and sinful decisions, and the tougher decisions between two good opportunities. As we remain close to God, and through Bible reading, looking at Jesus, prayer, Christian counsel, an eternal perspective and obedient leaps of faith, we can work to discern and walk in God's will. 

This week's episode refers to the idea that we are all known for something by those around us. It urges listeners to question and pray about what they are known for, and emphasizes that Christians should be known for following Christ. It examines Saul's conversion as an example of how what one is known for can change as they are transformed into a new creation through Jesus Christ. 

This week's episode goes over Acts 16 and the imprisonment of Paul and Silas. It examines how Paul and Silas respond to being imprisoned, focusing on their praise, selfless witness, and sharing of the Good News. It reminds Christians that we are supposed to demonstrate selflessness as Jesus did, and become less selfish. 

Followers of God are called to share the Good News. Through the Holy Spirit, we are empowered to be bold in this and confident in our faith. Yet, we also must remember to be loving, kind, gentle, and good in all things we do. Boldness works side-by-side with these to help us be powerful witnesses to the saving-grace of Jesus Christ.

This week I sat down to talk with Ken, a man in zealful pursuit of the Lord. Ken continues to faithfully follow God in the midst of great difficulty and offers much wisdom. It is a must-listen for Christians and non-Christians alike to learn about what it looks like to follow Christ, and how that journey will never be in vain.