Reflections of The Lighthouse

Dealing with Anger

What makes you angry? How do you deal with that anger? Is it righteous or is it sinful. In this episode of Reflections of The Lighthouse Brandon welcomes guest co-host, Jordan Bradley, to discuss righteous anger vs sinful anger.Key topics:Righteous angerSinful anger leads to sinful actionsBiblical principles for dealing with angerDiscover the ministries The Lighthouse has to offer. Visit the links below.---LinksWebsiteBlogThriftstore (Instagram)Facebook---MusicRaise You Up (30 Sec)Diego MendezSoundscape Media

Facing Emotional Pain

Life is hard and doesn't always make sense and therefore, each of us will experience some level of emotional pain. In this episode, Brandon and Duane discuss the difficulty of facing that pain and offer Biblical wisdom in how to do so.Key topics:Experiencing emotional painBiblical examplesHealthy ways to face that painFor more information visit our new web site www.lhfw.org---LinksWebsiteBlogThriftstore (Instagram)Facebook---MusicRaise You Up (30 Sec)Diego MendezSoundscape Media

Making Biblical Decisions

Our actions demonstrate what we believe about God, and those actions stem from the everyday decisions we make. So when it comes to making those decisions, both big and small, we can lean into our own wisdom or the wisdom of the Lord. In this episode of Reflections of The Lighthouse, our hosts discuss why making biblical decisions matter.Key topics:Human wisdom vs Godly wisdomWhat to do when faced with a decisionCommand oriented vs pleasure oriented decision makingCheck out A Gospel Primer for Christians by Milton Vincent---LinksWebsiteBlogThriftstore (Instagram)Facebook---MusicRaise You Up (30 Sec)Diego MendezSoundscape Media Mentioned in this episode:Volunteer DinnerThe Lighthouse Volunteer Dinner is coming soon and we want to celebrate and thank all of you who have served at The Lighthouse. Join us on June 27, 2024 at 6:00 pm. RSVP at biblicalliferecoverycenter.com.

Pursuing Biblical Goals

We have all set goals or been encouraged to set goals. The problem is that often times we discover that achieving those goals does not bring the satisfaction and joy that we were seeking. In today's episode, Brandon and Duane discuss the difference between pursuing faulty goals that lead to more discontentment and pursuing biblical goals that bring joy.Key topics:Faulty goalsResults of faulty goalsGod's goals for you---LinksWebsiteBlogThriftstore (Instagram)Facebook---MusicRaise You Up (30 Sec)Diego MendezSoundscape Media Mentioned in this episode:Biblical Fundraising SummitThe Lighthouse is excited to invite you to a Biblical Fundraising Summit in partnership with The Trellis Group, on Thursday, June 13 at 6:00 pm.Volunteer DinnerThe Lighthouse Volunteer Dinner is coming soon and we want to celebrate and thank all of you who have served at The Lighthouse. Join us on June 27, 2024 at 6:00 pm. RSVP at biblicalliferecoverycenter.com.

Tools for Victory

God not only commands us to stand firm against the enemy, He has given us all the necessary tools to do so. Today we take a look at those tools found in Ephesians 6:11-18 as Brandon and Duane discuss the full armor of God.Key topics:The full armor of GodResisting temptationOur responsibilities ---LinksWebsiteBlogThriftstore (Instagram)Facebook---MusicRaise You Up (30 Sec)Diego MendezSoundscape Media Mentioned in this episode:Volunteer DinnerThe Lighthouse Volunteer Dinner is coming soon and we want to celebrate and thank all of you who have served at The Lighthouse. Join us on June 27, 2024 at 6:00 pm. RSVP at biblicalliferecoverycenter.com. Biblical Fundraising SummitThe Lighthouse is excited to invite you to a Biblical Fundraising Summit in partnership with The Trellis Group, on Thursday, June 13 at 6:00 pm.

Standing Firm Against Satan

James 4:7 tells us to resist the devil, but do you know who the devil really is? Is he the little red creature with horns and a pitchfork or is there much more to him? In this episode, Brandon and Duane share a biblical view of Satan, his character, his schemes and his downfall and point to the hope we have in the victory of Jesus.Key topics:Satan's characterSatan's defeatChrist's victoryGod's promisesI John 4:4 – greater is He that is in you than he who is in the world! ---LinksWebsiteBlogThriftstore (Instagram)Facebook---MusicRaise You Up (30 Sec)Diego MendezSoundscape Media Mentioned in this episode:Sober Memorial Day PartyJoin us on Monday, May 27 starting at 6:00 pm at the Lighthouse (3000 E. State Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN). There will be free food, live music, horseback riding, lawn games and more all in a sober environment.Biblical Fundraising SummitThe Lighthouse is excited to invite you to a Biblical Fundraising Summit in partnership with The Trellis Group, on Thursday, June 13 at 6:00 pm.

Biblical Fundraising

Kevin Trotter from The Trellis Group joins host Brandon Bower for this episode of Reflections of The Lighthouse to discuss Biblical fundraising.Key Topics:Coaching people to raise funds to spur on God's KingdomBiblical examples of fundraisingPeople don't give because they haven't been askedShould we only ask other Christians to help fund Christian ministries?Questions to consider when fundraisingIn Summary: The goal of Christian fundraising is to meet a genuine need in God's kingdom by actively challenging donors to heartfelt, generous, cheerful giving.Interested in hearing more about Biblical fundraising?Contact Kevin.Join us for the Biblical Fundraising Summit happening on June 13, 2024 from 6pm to 8pm. More details to come.---LinksWebsiteBlogThriftstore (Instagram)Facebook---MusicRaise You Up (30 Sec)Diego MendezSoundscape Media

The End of Fear

This week we pick up the conversation we started in our last episode about fear. If you missed that episode you can catch it here. In this second part of that conversation, our hosts share a few steps we can take toward releasing our fear.Key topics:Fear stems from prideA spirit of power, love, and a sound mindReleasing our fearNegative results of fearYour willingness to accept the consequences of your sin leads to obedience, confession, repentance, restitution, growth in integrity, and a clear conscience.---LinksWebsiteBlogThriftstore (Instagram)Facebook---MusicRaise You Up (30 Sec)Diego MendezSoundscape Media

The Beginning of Fear

This week we begin a two-part series on fear. On one hand we read, "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom." But on the other hand, Jesus command us many times in the New Testament to, "fear not." What's the difference and how do we learn to fear one and gain the courage to avoid the other? Key topics:The fear of the LordFear of anything elsePerfect love and the absence of fearBe sure to catch the next episode for the rest of the conversation.---LinksWebsiteBlogThriftstore (Instagram)Facebook---MusicRaise You Up (30 Sec)Diego MendezSoundscape Media

Rebellion

Brandon and Duane pick up where they left off in the previous episode of Reflections of The Lighthouse and discuss the consequences of pride that lead to rebellion. If you missed the last episode you can listen to it here.Key topics:RebellionHope RepentanceDuane shares his story of rebellion, repentance and restoration.---Poverty Summit - April 18, 6pm at The Lighthouse Biblical Life Recovery Center---LinksWebsiteBlogThriftstore (Instagram)Facebook---MusicRaise You Up (30 Sec)Diego MendezSoundscape Media