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Episode 432: Episode 432 : Having hope when others have no hope : Romans 5:5

Not-alone.net - Pastor Dave Andrus — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 03:56:54 +0000

Hope is not the same as a good wish. Hope provides a reason and strength for living. Our God is a God of hope. Listen and be encouraged.

Episode 431: Episode 431 : In the middle of things : Matthew 17:1-9

Not-alone.net - Pastor Dave Andrus — Sun, 22 Feb 2026 05:12:34 +0000

Coaches guide the athlete from the sidelines. Computer specialists often fix problems remotely. Christianity declares that God came down to be with us in the middle of things. Listen and be encouraged.

Episode 430: Episode 430 : Feeling little, small or useless : 1 Kings 19:13-15

Not-alone.net - Pastor Dave Andrus — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 19:43:03 +0000

There are times everyone feels little, small or useless. Its like no one knows or cares that we are there. What we do seems like it has no purpose. Even so, God disagrees. Listen and be encouraged.

Episode 429: Episode 429 : It cannot be a big bang : Psalm 139:13-14

Not-alone.net - Pastor Dave Andrus — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 21:31:39 +0000

When a person views the things of nature, with its complexity, the idea of life evolving from a big bang is impossible. The human body with its many systems and trillions of cells is just one example. Listen and be encouraged.

Episode 428: Episode 428 : Winter weather and two prepositions : Matthew 4:17

Not-alone.net - Pastor Dave Andrus — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 05:48:03 +0000

Nature, with the harshness of weather, can cause humans to be full of fear. If we stop there we have only half of the story. So too is the word repentance. It has two sides, two prepositions. Listen and be encouraged.

Episode 427: Episode 427 : It finally makes sense : Matthew 3:15

Not-alone.net - Pastor Dave Andrus — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 22:09:05 +0000

When we first learn of or see something, the how or why doesn’t always make sense. That’s why we go to school, or listen to podcasts. Jesus being baptized at first doesn’t make sense. Listen and be encouraged.

Episode 426: Episode 426 : Angels : Luke 2:15

Not-alone.net - Pastor Dave Andrus — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 04:04:28 +0000

Angels are spiritual beings sent by God. they show up four times in the Gospel of Luke. What do they do? Listen and be encouraged.

Episode 425: Episode 425 : Room to Stay : Luke 2:7

Not-alone.net - Pastor Dave Andrus — Fri, 26 Dec 2025 21:12:20 +0000

The thought of homelessness in winter is a chilling reality. Everyone wants a room to stay. The Christmas story tells of no room for Jesus but promises lots of room to stay. Listen and be encouraged.

Episode 424: Episode 424 : Overlooked and neglected : 1 Corinthians 1:27-29

Not-alone.net - Pastor Dave Andrus — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 05:02:55 +0000

There are many things in life that cause a person to feel overlooked or neglected. Having a disability certainly can do this. Christmas however, gives us a different story. Listen and be encouraged.

Episode 423: Episode 423 : A new thing indeed : Isaiah 43:19 & 25

Not-alone.net - Pastor Dave Andrus — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 17:15:25 +0000

Holidays are to be the most wonderful time of the year. Often, they are not. Perhaps we are still not hearing clearly what the good news of Christmas is. Listen and be encouraged.

Episode 422: Episode 422 : Everyone plays a role : Exodus 17:8-15

Not-alone.net - Pastor Dave Andrus — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 04:16:20 +0000

Sometimes in pride we say, “I’ll Do it myself.” Sometimes in discouragement we say “There’s nothing I can do.” In both cases everyone plays a role. Listen and be encouraged.

Episode 421: Episode 421 : Forgiveness : Matthew 18:23-34

Not-alone.net - Pastor Dave Andrus — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 19:12:26 +0000

Forgiving someone for a hurt or injury can be very difficult at times. The pain inflicted wants to lash out and pay that person back with hurt. Even though it is not natural, forgiveness is part of being a Christian. Listen and be encouraged.

Episode 420: Episode 420 : Veterans day : Colossians 2:14-15

Not-alone.net - Pastor Dave Andrus — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 21:37:07 +0000

Beterans day was established to remember and honor past and present soldiers. It is therefore appropriate to remember Jesus’ great battle with An often overlooked and unknown fact. Listen and be encouraged.

Episode 419: Episode 419 : Time : Psalm 31:14-15

Not-alone.net - Pastor Dave Andrus — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 21:50:04 +0000

Humans live in time and space. Space can be understood because our bodies have length, width, height and weight. Time however can be a challenge: good times, bad times, three times, ancient times, the right time, troubled times. Listen and be encouraged.

Episode 418: Episode 418 : An English Philosopher : Matthew 6:31-34

Not-alone.net - Pastor Dave Andrus — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 03:42:17 +0000

John Locke helped our present understanding of government, politics, education and thought. Could a philosopher who died over 300 years ago have anything beneficial for us on how to live our lives today? Listen and be encouraged.

Episode 417: Episode 417 :The cross : Mark 8:34-35

Not-alone.net - Pastor Dave Andrus — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 21:26:56 +0000

In Jesus day a cross was an instrument of pain torture and death. It was a public humiliation, to demonstrate the superior might and strength of the roman empire. So why is it the symbol of the Christian church? Listen and be encouraged.

Episode 416: Episode 416 : What do you fear? : Matthew 14:30-34

Not-alone.net - Pastor Dave Andrus — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 21:07:59 +0000

There are many things in life that people fear. When fearful, it can be overwhelming. What do you fear? Listen and be encouraged.

Episode 415: Episode 415 : Another dog story : Isaiah 43:25

Not-alone.net - Pastor Dave Andrus — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 01:48:54 +0000

It has often been said that dog is man’s best friend. They certainly are great friends. They also can teach us a lot about life and how we should live. Listen and be encouraged.

Episode 414: Episode 414 : A Sharp sword : Hebrews 4:12

Not-alone.net - Pastor Dave Andrus — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 01:48:02 +0000

Sharp knives or swords are useful but also dangerous. They can cut to kill or cut to heal. We all will feel a sharp blade at some time in our lives. Listen and be encouraged.

Episode 413: Episode 413 : Running from the Romans : Hebrews 13:1

Not-alone.net - Pastor Dave Andrus — Sat, 20 Sep 2025 06:10:07 +0000

The 13th chapter to the Hebrews has a list of things Christians are to do. Why this list and how does it make sense? Join me and view it from a different angle. Listen and be encouraged.

Episode 412: Episode 412 : The three Cs of a suitable helper : Hebrews 13:5-6

Not-alone.net - Pastor Dave Andrus — Sat, 06 Sep 2025 01:29:44 +0000

It seems, no matter how good the friendship or marriage, there are disputes, disagreements and problems. Here is what God says about being, not just a friend, but a helper. Listen and be encouraged.

Episode 411: Episode 411 : The Liberty Bell rang for freedom : Luke 4:18-19

Not-alone.net - Pastor Dave Andrus — Sun, 31 Aug 2025 02:06:47 +0000

The inscription on the Liberty Bell says: “Liberty throughout the land, onto all the inhabitance thereof”. And yet earthly circumstances and situations do not look like freedom. Spiritually though we can have liberty. Listen and be encouraged.

Episode 410: Episode 410 : Maps are useful : 2 Timothy 3:16

Not-alone.net - Pastor Dave Andrus — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 17:11:46 +0000

When trying to find a location people often turn to and find maps useful. So why then do people try and find God on their own? Listen and be encouraged.

Episode 409: Episode 409 : When suffering : 1 Peter 5:9-10

Not-alone.net - Pastor Dave Andrus — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 23:22:06 +0000

No one likes to suffer. Often when suffering, one might think that no one knows the pain; and it will never end. Listen and be encouraged.

Episode 408: Episode 408 : Not invincible : Mark 10:17-22

Not-alone.net - Pastor Dave Andrus — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 03:04:46 +0000

Heroes have been around in ancient poems, legends, comic books, tv shows and in movies. Besides having great powers or abilities, they also have a destructive weakness. Even Jesus’ disciples had a fallen hero. But, listen and you will be encouraged.

Episode 407: Episode 407 : Rummage or Treasure : Matthew 13:44

Not-alone.net - Pastor Dave Andrus — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 20:31:19 +0000

Antique stores are full of things people no longer want or use. Much of the time it's considered junk but to the right person it’s a hidden treasure. Might this also be true of each of us? Listen and be encouraged.

Episode 406: Episode 406 : Independence Day : Galatians 5:1

Not-alone.net - Pastor Dave Andrus — Fri, 04 Jul 2025 04:01:31 +0000

In the United States every year, for the last 248 years, we have celebrated our independence from England’s rule. We broke free because of the tyrannical, oppressive rule of England’s king. A similar thing might be said of our Christian freedom. Listen and be encouraged.

Episode 405: Episode 405 : Formation of who you are : Romans 8:15

Not-alone.net - Pastor Dave Andrus — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 16:11:24 +0000

Many things go into what forms us as a person: events, people, location, culture. Whether for good or for bad, the one thing that impacts us the most is our earthly father.

Listen and be encouraged.

Episode 404: Episode 404 : Why did he leave? : Acts 1:9

Not-alone.net - Pastor Dave Andrus — Fri, 06 Jun 2025 01:09:51 +0000

It sure would have been easier if Jesus had stayed here on earth rather than leaving for heaven. So why did he leave? Listen and be encouraged.

Episode 403: Episode 403 : How strong are you? : Habakkuk 3:17-19

Not-alone.net - Pastor Dave Andrus — Sat, 24 May 2025 02:29:45 +0000

How strong are you in the face of hardship pain or evil? We all have a breaking point. The prophet Habakkuk gives us some help. Listen and be encouraged.

Episode 402: Episode 402 : Children at play : Ephesians 5:1-2

Not-alone.net - Pastor Dave Andrus — Sat, 17 May 2025 16:21:02 +0000

Have you noticed that children like to pretend to be grown up? C. S. Lewis comments about this for Children of God. Listen and be encouraged.

Episode 401: Episode 401 : Where ever you are : John 21:1-14

Not-alone.net - Pastor Dave Andrus — Fri, 09 May 2025 21:48:59 +0000

Do you ever wonder why a story is in the Bible? Jesus cooking breakfast; Peter swimming to shore; 153 fish; What is this all about? Listen and be encouraged.

Episode 400: Episode 400 : Door locks : John 20:19

Not-alone.net - Pastor Dave Andrus — Fri, 02 May 2025 23:00:44 +0000

Most everyone who lives in a city has a lock on their door. It keeps unwanted people out. Door locks have been around for centuries. Listen and be encouraged.

Episode 399: Episode 399 : Stones : Matthew 28:1-6

Not-alone.net - Pastor Dave Andrus — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 17:24:44 +0000

Stones are all around us. They are used in many ways. Compared to human flesh, they are hard, heavy and unbreakable. Even so, they can be moved and broken. Listen and be encouraged.

Episode 398: Episode 398 : A Friday Finish : John 19:30

Not-alone.net - Pastor Dave Andrus — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 19:38:10 +0000

The Friday that Jesus died on the cross, Christians call Good Friday. The reason why is found in one of the words Jesus said on the cross. Listen and be encouraged.

Episode 397: Episode 397 : Contrary Winds : Acts 14:22

Not-alone.net - Pastor Dave Andrus — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 21:16:30 +0000

March had a lot of strong and destructive winds. Houses, trees and properties were damaged. Its a parable of life for many people. Listen and be encouraged.

Episode 396: Episode 396 : Fruitless trees and a parable : Luke 13:5-8

Not-alone.net - Pastor Dave Andrus — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 21:35:19 +0000

A fruitless dead tree is usually cut down. It takes up space, wastes nutriments, and often does not look good. Jesus tells a surprising parable. Listen and be encouraged.

Episode 395: Episode 395 : Blind to the dander : Matthew 5:29-30

Not-alone.net - Pastor Dave Andrus — Fri, 14 Mar 2025 20:12:45 +0000

When you are blind like me you don’t see the dander on your black shirt. So what do you do? The same is true spiritually. Listen and be encouraged.

Episode 394: Episode 394 : Hope or hopeless : Romans 5:5

Not-alone.net - Pastor Dave Andrus — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 22:40:53 +0000

There are times in everyone’s life that all seems hopeless. Hope is what keeps us going in those times. Listen and be encouraged.

Episode 393: Episode 393 : A Change in Policy : Acts 10:34

Not-alone.net - Pastor Dave Andrus — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 04:29:54 +0000

I think it’s reasonable to say that we all want to be treated fairly. We do not like it when favoritism is shown and the result hurts us. But what about God? Does God show favoritism? Listen and be encouraged.

Episode 392: Episode 392 : A bird in the temple : Psalm 84:1-4

Not-alone.net - Pastor Dave Andrus — Sat, 08 Feb 2025 06:02:27 +0000

Birds were used in the temple for sacrifices. They also at times flew in and made nests. Listen and learn why God was o.k. with this and how it helps us.

Listen and be encouraged.

Episode 391: Episode 391 : A blind man's question : Hebrews 11:25-27

Not-alone.net - Pastor Dave Andrus — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 04:43:40 +0000

A blind man asked St. Anthony “What could be worse than losing sight? He probably thought nothing could be worse. But that’s not what St. Anthony said. Listen and be encouraged.

Episode 390: Episode 390 : I do not understand the logic : Luke 3:21-22

Not-alone.net - Pastor Dave Andrus — Sun, 19 Jan 2025 21:13:26 +0000

The Bible teaches that sinners are to be baptized. Jesus was not a sinner. So why then was Jesus baptized? Listen and be encouraged.

Episode 389: Episode 389 : Extra pounds and resolutions : Proverbs 2:1-6

Not-alone.net - Pastor Dave Andrus — Fri, 10 Jan 2025 22:19:22 +0000

With the coming of a new year, we find a diet and exercise are needed. Is the same true spiritually? Listen and be encouraged.

Episode 388: Episode 388 : The story behind Ebenezer : 1 Samuel 7:12

Not-alone.net - Pastor Dave Andrus — Mon, 06 Jan 2025 19:30:18 +0000

Did you know the story behind the name ebenezer Scrooge? It is more than a Christmas story and can help us enter this new year.

Listen and be encouraged.

Episode 387: Episode 387 : Christmas Gifts : Luke 2:11

Not-alone.net - Pastor Dave Andrus — Sat, 28 Dec 2024 20:04:51 +0000

Christmas gifts are fun, and enjoyable. They demonstrate a generous heart. Lets not forget the origin of all gift giving this Christmas. Listen and be encouraged.

Episode 386: Episode 385 : The body and the heart : Ezekiel 36:26

Not-alone.net - Pastor Dave Andrus — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 21:19:27 +0000

The human body has a heart. Without a living heart a person cannot live and communicate with others. The heart can be understood as more than a physical heart. There is also an emotional and spiritual heart. Listen and be encouraged.

Episode 385: Episode 385 : The body and the hands: 1 John1:1-3

Not-alone.net - Pastor Dave Andrus — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 18:42:23 +0000

The human body has many parts. Each part helps a person live and communicate with the world around. Our hands can do so much more than a dog’s paw. Even so, our hands cannot do everything. Listen and be encouraged.

Episode 384: Episode 384 : The body and the feet : Psalm 116:7-8

Not-alone.net - Pastor Dave Andrus — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 21:02:49 +0000

The human body has many parts. Each part helps a person live and communicate with the world around. Our feet take us places to connect and reconnect with others. Listen and be encouraged.

Episode 383: Episode 383 : The body and the eyes : Mark 7:32-35

Not-alone.net - Pastor Dave Andrus — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 21:24:58 +0000

The human body has many parts. Each part helps a person live and communicate with the world around. When a person’s eyes have a speck of saw dust in them, that person is in pain and can do nothing. God saw and sees our need and does something about it. Listen and be encouraged.

Episode 382: Episode 382 : When facing National uncertainty : Psalm 146:1-5

Not-alone.net - Pastor Dave Andrus — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 19:55:03 +0000

All nations go through times of uncertainty. A change in leadership can create fear in the people. No change in leadership can do the same. So what do Christians do? Listen and be encouraged.

Episode 381: Episode 381 : The body and the ears : Mark 7:32-35

Not-alone.net - Pastor Dave Andrus — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 18:55:22 +0000

The human body has many parts. Each part helps a person live and communicate with the world around. When a person’s ears do not hear, that person can be cut off and isolated. God breaks through this barrier. Listen and be encouraged.

Episode 380: Episode 380 : Are robots human : Psalm 139:13-14

Not-alone.net - Pastor Dave Andrus — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 14:55:33 +0000

Robots are showing up everywhere in life. They can do many things humans do and often do them better. So what should humans think of this? Listen and be encouraged.

Episode 379: Episode 379 : The heart of the matter : Mark 7:15

Not-alone.net - Pastor Dave Andrus — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 21:57:44 +0000

Jesus and his disciples were accused of not washing their hands. He used this covid-like situation to clarify a spiritual point. Listen and be encouraged.

Episode 378: Episode 378 : A straight path : Psalm 27:11

Not-alone.net - Pastor Dave Andrus — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 18:08:59 +0000

When running arrands, most often the objective is a straight path from place to place. This will not waste gas or time. When living life, what is the objective? What does a straight path look like? Listen and be encouraged.

Episode 377: Episode 377 : Dizzy and dehydrated : Psalm 42:1-5

Not-alone.net - Pastor Dave Andrus — Sun, 22 Sep 2024 01:34:57 +0000

Dizziness was the result of being dehydrated. Drinking lots of water resolved the issue. How about other issues? Do we do something about them when we know the problem? Listen and be encouraged.

Episode 376: Episode 376 : When fear comes to your heart : Isaiah 35:4-6

Not-alone.net - Pastor Dave Andrus — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 19:42:09 +0000

There are many things in life that can bring or create fear in one’s heart. How can we deal with this? Listen and be encouraged.

Episode 375: Episode 375 : Things that help you pray : Psalms 37:4

Not-alone.net - Pastor Dave Andrus — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 04:04:50 +0000

Prayer is something a Christian does. Are there any ways or things that might help us when we pray? Listen and be encouraged.

Episode 374: Episode 374 : Taking over, going wild : Ephesians 4:26-27

Not-alone.net - Pastor Dave Andrus — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 04:49:01 +0000

Every country and every state deals with invasive species. Japan with raccoons, Florida with python snakes, Missouri with the Nutria, a South American rodent, are just a few examples. If given a foothold they will take over and go wild. So it can be with our spiritual lives. Listen and be encouraged.

Episode 373: Episode 373 : Doing a lot when in a hospital bed : Galatians 5:13

Not-alone.net - Pastor Dave Andrus — Fri, 16 Aug 2024 22:29:55 +0000

People who are blind struggle to find ways of serving others. Its even harder when in a hospital bed. But when trusting God, he finds a way. Listen and be encouraged.

Episode 372: Episode 372 : Kids at play : Ephesians 5:1

Not-alone.net - Pastor Dave Andrus — Wed, 07 Aug 2024 18:51:07 +0000

Children love to play dress-up. In a very real way, this is how they learn to be grown-up. The same is true for a Christian; play dress-up. Listen and be encouraged.

Episode 371: Episode 371 : The Olympic Games : 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Not-alone.net - Pastor Dave Andrus — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 03:25:15 +0000

The 2024 Olympic Games are upon us. Athletes from around the world come to compete against one another. Life can be compared to such an event. Its not just the goal or prize but the preparation and training as well. Listen and be encouraged.

Episode 370: Episode 370 : Real Value : Colossians 3:3-4

Not-alone.net - Pastor Dave Andrus — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 02:45:44 +0000

Holidays bring festivity and fun. This past holiday, however, saw many senseless murders. Were is the fun in that!

Episode 369: Episode 369 : At rest in Jesus : 2 Timothy 4:7

Not-alone.net - Pastor Dave Andrus — Sun, 23 Jun 2024 22:26:30 +0000

A person doesn’t always know when he or she is at the end of their physical earthly life. And yet sometimes he or she does know. Regardless, it’s a struggle for that person and for family and friends.

Episode 368: Episode 368 : Growing plants in the garden : John 15:1-2

Not-alone.net - Pastor Dave Andrus — Tue, 04 Jun 2024 21:13:17 +0000

There are several things a gardener needs do to help the plants grow. One of these is pruning. If the plant could talk what might it say?

Episode 367: Episode 367 : The northern lights : Psalm 147:1-11

Not-alone.net - Pastor Dave Andrus — Tue, 21 May 2024 17:54:32 +0000

One of the beautiful and amazing sights in nature are the northern lights. It can be explained by science yet remains beautiful. Is God simply drawing a picture with his crayons on the canvas of our sky?

Episode 366: Episode 366 : Praying for the government : 1 Timothy 2:1-2

Not-alone.net - Pastor Dave Andrus — Thu, 09 May 2024 19:35:35 +0000

The month of May sees a National Day of Prayer. Should we pray for our government? Does it help? Yes, and here is why. I invite you to listen.

Episode 365: Episode 365 : Another story from prison : 1 Corinthians 15:58

Not-alone.net - Pastor Dave Andrus — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 19:49:04 +0000

Sometimes it may feel like the words we say and the actions we do, have no impact on people. We can get discouraged. Even so, God is always at work in and threw his children. Here’s a story about that from prison.

Episode 364: Episode 364 : A different look at the eclipse : Acts 2:19-22

Not-alone.net - Pastor Dave Andrus — Mon, 08 Apr 2024 02:39:26 +0000

The last total eclipse of the sun over the United States took place August 21, 2017. April 8 of 2024 brings another total eclipse. It will bring many amazing sights to see. Being blind, you can also feel its effects. And spiritually it can have meaning too.

Episode 363: Episode 363 : Holiday foods and feasting : Isaiah 25:6-8

Not-alone.net - Pastor Dave Andrus — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 00:45:43 +0000

One of the things holidays provide is feasting with great foods. People go out of their way and make special food for holiday events. We can look back at these meals with fond memories. We also look forward to them when upcoming. An Easter Bible verse speaks about this.

Episode 362: Episode 362 : A real head scratcher : 1 Peter 1:18-19

Not-alone.net - Pastor Dave Andrus — Sat, 30 Mar 2024 02:19:04 +0000

There are some things in life that are a head scratcher. Try as we might we cannot figure it out. Math and science have no answers. Today’s podcast looks at one of the Bible’s biggest head scratchers.

Episode 361: Episode 361 : Playing the hand you are dealt : Matthew 5:16

Not-alone.net - Pastor Dave Andrus — Fri, 15 Mar 2024 19:07:34 +0000

Whether it be poker, cribbage or any other card game, a person needs a bit of skill and luck to win. Sometimes though, the hand you are delt is terrible. This can be true in cards or life. What then?

Episode 360: Episode 360 : The most difficult story in the Bible : Genesis 22:1-14

Not-alone.net - Pastor Dave Andrus — Tue, 05 Mar 2024 19:54:22 +0000

God tested the faith of Abraham. He asked him to sacrifice his only son. How can God who is life ask for death?

Episode 359: Episode 359 : A sociologist's view on Christian history : John 13:34

Not-alone.net - Pastor Dave Andrus — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 22:55:42 +0000

How does a sociologist view Christian activity even when persecuted or in danger? Is there another way to look at it?

Episode 358: Episode 358 : C. S. Lewis on love and god : 1 John 4:9-10

Not-alone.net - Pastor Dave Andrus — Mon, 19 Feb 2024 18:16:14 +0000

In the month of February we hear a lots of thoughts and meanings for love. Here is a mind buster from a Christian philosopher.

Episode 357: Episode 357 : The Big Event : Romans 6:23

Not-alone.net - Pastor Dave Andrus — Sun, 11 Feb 2024 19:22:59 +0000

Big events have extravagant luxuries. Most of us can’t go because we can’t afford it. But what if someone gave you tickets which included not just the event but all the luxuries?

Episode 356: Episode 356 : A look at hell: Galatians 5:22-23

Not-alone.net - Pastor Dave Andrus — Sat, 03 Feb 2024 04:34:33 +0000

French philosopher Jean Paul Sartre wrote a play called “no exit”. Three people are in a room and cannot get out. With their conversation he portrays what he thinks hell is. Similar words are used today. Listen in and decide.

Episode 355: Episode 355 : Kidneys and blood : 1 John 1:7

Not-alone.net - Pastor Dave Andrus — Fri, 19 Jan 2024 03:01:58 +0000

Lungs bring oxygen to the blood The stomach and intestines break down food and bring it to the blood. The blood takes these to cells in the body which use them as energy to do things. Then the blood brings the waste to the kidneys where it is filtered. And what happens when kidneys cannot filter blood? And how does blood purify kidneys? We invite you to listen.

Episode 354: Episode 354 : A different kind of king : Proverbs 19:12

Not-alone.net - Pastor Dave Andrus — Tue, 09 Jan 2024 18:20:01 +0000

Kings of old were supreme in all aspects of life. This meant their subjects most often suffered as a result. Most kings today rule in conjunction with others. No matter what, when the king dies so also his reign ends. The Bible gives us still another type of king.

Episode 353: Episode 353 : The whole story : Isaiah 7:14

Not-alone.net - Pastor Dave Andrus — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 05:11:50 +0000

One of the prophecies that is read at Christmas time is wonderful, helpful and good. And yet if you read the whole story, it becomes even more impactful, powerful and meaningful.

Episode 352: Episode 352 : Silence is broken : Luke 1:20

Not-alone.net - Pastor Dave Andrus — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 22:19:53 +0000

Silence can be good or it can be bad. It can be a thing that is desired or a thing that is dreaded. Zechariah was silent but God had spoken.

Episode 351: Episode 351 : Thankful : Psalm 107:8

Not-alone.net - Pastor Dave Andrus — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 23:23:16 +0000

On the holiday of Thanksgiving, people do give thanks. What should we, how can we give thanks when bad or difficult things happen? A lesson I learned while having many eye surgeries.

Episode 350: Episode 350 : A stamp of validation : Ephesians 1:13-14

Not-alone.net - Pastor Dave Andrus — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 22:48:56 +0000

To visit someone in prison, many centers are now stamping on the visitor’s hand a validation stamp. It can be seen only under ultra violet light. What good is such a stamp?

Episode 349: Episode 349 : Peace : Matthew 5:9

Not-alone.net - Pastor Dave Andrus — Mon, 06 Nov 2023 01:44:38 +0000

Throughout the world and at home there is fighting and violence. If all this stopped, we would have silence but would we have peace? How do we find and have peace?

Episode 348: Episode 348 : My dog teaches me about God : Isaiah 43:25

Not-alone.net - Pastor Dave Andrus — Sat, 28 Oct 2023 05:34:30 +0000

In that God created all things, we can see his imprint all over the place. When we hear his word, we then understand what we behold. And this is not about physical sight, but a lesson from a pet dog.

Episode 347: Episode 347 : Cowboy heroes : Mark 15:31-32

Not-alone.net - Pastor Dave Andrus — Sat, 21 Oct 2023 21:58:19 +0000

Cowboy westerns are in many ways a story about a hero. We like heroes and need them. Today’s podcast brings this idea in a special way.

Episode 346: Episode 346 : A cup of coffee : John 15:15

Not-alone.net - Pastor Dave Andrus — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 21:57:28 +0000

A cup of coffee can be more than a drink to satisfy or stimulate. It can reflect friendship and a personal delight.

Episode 345: Episode 345 : Cheering us on : Hebrews 12:1

Not-alone.net - Pastor Dave Andrus — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 21:37:25 +0000

When playing a sporting game like baseball, players can gain encouragement and energy from the fans that cheer them on. Life is not a game, yet we do have in life many who cheer us on. Listen and be encouraged!

Episode 340: Episode 340 : The insects of summer: Psalm 103: 3

Not-alone.net - Pastor Dave Andrus — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 04:10:33 +0000

Summer brings many familiar things including insect bites. Some bites are more than a nuisance. Some require medicine to cure. The same is true with spiritual things and the soul.

Episode 344: Episode 344 : An oldy but goody : Psalm 119:105

Not-alone.net - Pastor Dave Andrus — Tue, 12 Sep 2023 21:40:39 +0000

Most everyone has heard the song “What a friend we have in Jesus”. Its not only a favorite song but gives good advice. Listen and be comforted.

Episode 343: Episode 343 : Belonging : Galatians 3:28

Not-alone.net - Pastor Dave Andrus — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 19:17:36 +0000

No one wants to be excluded. We want to be included in the group, fun, or activity. Spiritually the same is true. The Bible speaks of exclusion, inclusion and belonging.

Episode 342: Episode 342 : Taking the plunge : Matthew 14:30-31

Not-alone.net - Pastor Dave Andrus — Sat, 19 Aug 2023 20:49:28 +0000

We may be doing exactly the right thing, what God wants us to do: Why then, does opposition come? And when opposition comes what should we do about it and with it?

Episode 341: Episode 341 : Sand Castles : Matthew 7:24-26

Not-alone.net - Pastor Dave Andrus — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 22:23:40 +0000

Sand castles can be fun to build and play with. An evening rain though destroys all that you did. Life can sometimes be like this. But it doesn’t have to be that way.

Episode 339: Episode 339 : The little word if : Romans 5:6

Not-alone.net - Pastor Dave Andrus — Fri, 14 Jul 2023 04:18:18 +0000

One of the most powerful words in the English language is the little word “if”. It sets up future options or is spoken when regret is experienced due to the present situation. As so often happens, another option is still possible....

Episode 338: Episode 338 : My favorite : Exodus 19:5

Not-alone.net - Pastor Dave Andrus — Sun, 25 Jun 2023 22:16:45 +0000

We probably all have our favorite, preferred, or treasured items. We are sad when they are lost, broken or wear out. God also has a treasured possession. You might be surprised by it. Listen and enjoy.

Episode 337: Episode 337 : I never heard that before : Luke 10:25-37

Not-alone.net - Pastor Dave Andrus — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 02:52:12 +0000

There are some Bible verses we have heard many times and think we know what they mean. What a surprise to learn we might have had it wrong. Even more, when we hear the different explanation, it makes perfect sense. Listen and experience this today.

Episode 336: Episode 336 : By your side with a purpose : John 14:16

Not-alone.net - Pastor Dave Andrus — Sun, 21 May 2023 17:45:55 +0000

A modern day parable. Having an injury doctors often provide treatment via a physical therapist. Where does this connect for us spiritually? Listen and find out.

Episode 335: Episode 335 : Home sweet home : John 14:1-3

Not-alone.net - Pastor Dave Andrus — Wed, 10 May 2023 19:26:49 +0000

What will heaven be like? Did Jesus give us any ideas of what we might experience there? Listen and find out.

Episode 334: Episode 334 : Better than the railroads : 1 Peter 1:4

Not-alone.net - Pastor Dave Andrus — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 18:57:50 +0000

Have you ever walked on a tour through a mansion of a railroad tycoon? There mansions are amazing. They were worth millions. And what if you were to inherit a railroad?

Episode 333: Episode 333 : Life Energy : John 20:22

Not-alone.net - Pastor Dave Andrus — Sun, 16 Apr 2023 19:27:27 +0000

Many people have pets. Pets bring joy, fun and laughter. When a pet dies the body remains but the life energy is gone. Does this help us to understand what is life?