Blog - Peter Keady
102 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingAudio readings, by the author, of his written blogs.
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Clear Water
April 06, 2020 15:57 - 5.14 MBWhat if we actually learned something from the virus-induced forced-sabbath we're experiencing and it changed the way we lived, for the better?
It's Not A Wonderful Life
March 25, 2020 15:14 - 3 hours - 3.47 MBThis is written during the CoVid19 pandemic. Where people are panicking and hoarding, of all things, toilet paper. Pretty crazy, but true.
Guns, Knives and Other Things to Blame.
April 13, 2018 15:00 - 6.33 MBWe can blame inanimate objects all we want, the real issue is the human heart. That doesn't mean guns and knives shouldn't be regulated, it just means we're shooting at the wrong target.
America's 9mm Heart Problem.
April 05, 2018 15:50 - 8 MBThe clash between Second Amendment rights people and those desiring to ban guns in America is at a fever pitch. But the problem is far deeper than firearms and the Constitution.
Sex and the Machine.
December 20, 2017 17:15 - 6.26 MBThis podcasts suggests that while sexual harassment is inexcusable, it's part of the sex culture we embrace. You can't hate one and love the other.
Dumb Slap! When Jesus Doesn’t Work, Part II
October 18, 2017 15:00 - 7.52 MBI've seen many people walk away from Jesus or get frustrated because he wasn't performing up to their expectations, like a stock portfolio. Here's another helpful hint when Jesus doesn't work.
Healing Broken Hearts.
October 11, 2017 15:00 - 8 MBThe violence in America is part of a greater pandemic birthed from deep, personal hurts of the human heart.
Broken Hearts
October 04, 2017 15:00 - 5.86 MBBrokenness only produces more brokenness. Unless we allow Jesus full access to the crevasses of our lives, true healing and wholeness eludes us.
When Jesus Doesn't Work. Part 1
September 27, 2017 15:00 - 6.33 MBI've heard people say, "I tried, but Jesus doesn't work." So, what does it take for "Jesus to work?"
Margins. Lessons from pages and plants.
September 13, 2017 15:00 - 7.01 MBMargins in our lives help us to live more successfully. Although some love to push to the edge, a life with healthy margins is a llife open to revelation.
The Problem with Joel Osteen
September 06, 2017 15:00 - 7.32 MBIn the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, our actions must match our motives. In comparing ourselves to others, we simply use a flawed standard to feel good about ourselves.
Showing Your But. It’s Not Appropriate!
August 16, 2017 15:00 - 7.49 MBThe recent events in Charlottesville, VA had pundits comparing various events, as if to justify one or the other. Not only is racism wrong, so is this approach.
Firehouse Church.
August 09, 2017 15:00 - 7.22 MBEver wonder what's wrong with the institutional church? This may help you figure it out!
Pit Bulls and Blood Hounds.
July 26, 2017 15:00 - 5.21 MBAs leaders we can't play the victim, we have to lead and lead well. That's an art of many facets.
Casting a Long Shadow.
July 12, 2017 15:00 - 4.77 MBWe all cast a shadow. How dark and ominous is the real question. Can we say we are the kind of person that others should follow? What does our shadow say?
Pregnant...With Cancer.
June 28, 2017 15:00 - 6.94 MBBeing pregnant usually ends with the blessing and joy of a baby. My wife and I didn't realize the blessing that would be left behind after her cancer.
Coffee Crash. How to Avoid a Meltdown!
June 14, 2017 15:05 - 9.53 MBWe've been conditioned to handle small problems differently than big ones. Flailing about never helped anyone.
It’s okay to be a pansy.
June 07, 2017 15:00 - 6.91 MBBlooming where you're planted, when wedged between two hard places may be more beneficial than we think.
Don’t Be A T-Rex! Breakfast and Dinosaurs
May 24, 2017 15:00 - 7.62 MBWhen our doctrine, regardless of our religion, outsizes our compassion, we are truly out of balance.
How Dark The Evil Within.
April 12, 2017 15:00 - 6.94 MBComparisons help us to feel better about ourselves when it comes to good vs. evil.
Not a Snowball's Chance!
March 22, 2017 15:00 - 6.33 MBPersistence is something we must acquire if we're to achieve our dreams.
Where the Buffalo Roam. The Power of Encouragement.
March 08, 2017 16:00 - 9.09 MBEncouragement builds resilience, brings hope and strengthens bonds. You have nothing to lose!
Skunk Boy Strikes Again!
March 01, 2017 16:00 - 7.49 MBLife somtimes smacks us with unexpected ick. Learning to repsond rather than react can aid our emotional health.
The Art of Bacon.
February 22, 2017 16:00 - 7.22 MBA lot can be learned from the art of cooking baking. Applying those lessons to our lives is essential!
In The Name of Love.
February 14, 2017 16:45 - 7.35 MBLove is not an emotion or a chemical reaction, it is a Person!
Grocery Stories and LOLs.
February 07, 2017 16:30 - 6.88 MBOur culture is losing its grip on the value of real, human, interaction and community, even casually. Focused more on self - even in the name of justice - we've reduced people to simple objects.
Serpents and Doves. Fire Service and the Refugee Crisis.
January 31, 2017 16:30 - 7.39 MBWisdom must be used when seeking to help those in crisis. We must serve in such a way as to protect what is while rescuing the hurting.
I’m So Exhausted, And What You Can Do To Help!
January 24, 2017 16:30 - 8.51 MBFive things that I'm so tired of seeing in our country.
A Conglomeration of “Becauses”. Or, How to Keep Your Sanity When Peed On!
January 17, 2017 16:30 - 7.62 MBSometimes things happen and we have no real reason why. How we respond to senselessness can make all the difference.
Thistles.
January 10, 2017 16:30 - 6.43 MBA close look at a thistle plant, provides a different perspective and quite a bit of hope.
Death Becomes You.
January 03, 2017 16:30 - 6.94 MBDeath can serve as a powerful catalyst in living significantly every day.
The Elusiveness of "Why?"
December 27, 2016 16:30 - 7.39 MBPain and sorrow mark the human existence, but what's the purpose of it all? This blog offers one answer to our human condition.
It Doesn't Take Much.
December 20, 2016 16:30 - 8.51 MBWe are so busy and self absorbed that we often miss little opportunities to make another person's day just a little bit better.
Living in the Kill Zone.
December 13, 2016 16:30 - 6.84 MBWe aren't called to constantly be on the go, but to stop, rest and live!
The Present of Presence. Or, Why I Like Dots!
December 06, 2016 16:30 - 7.59 MBPeople matter. The greatest gift that we can give to others is our undivided attention in conversation.
Have a Nice Day! The “Art” of Completely Missing It!
November 29, 2016 16:40 - 7.59 MBThere’s a learned art of sympathy and compassion that must be utilized for moments when people flip between emotional turmoil and horrific cognition.
What the Locusts Have Eaten.
November 22, 2016 16:23 - 7.83 MBAs hard as it seems, God promises blessings in the aftermath of difficulties.
Republic, Republic!
November 15, 2016 17:05 - 6.43 MBWe are a Republic, and that makes a difference in civics. Yet, regardless of the system we live in, where we place our focus and affection, as believers, is extremely important.
Politics and Hunting Stands.
November 07, 2016 17:26 - 8.07 MBBiblical faith isn't a blind faith, but one that rests on truth, experience. To exercise faith just base on sincerity, is a dangerous and foolesh endeavor.
Pumpkins, Fist Fights and a Palestinian.
November 04, 2016 19:36 - 7.66 MBSometimes the most unusal, seemgly disconnected events can be saying the same thing. The cry of human hearts is the same, expressed in various ways.
The Cost of Change. Don’t Be A Worm!
October 18, 2016 16:01 - 5.89 MBAs leaders we have to assist others in implementing healthy, productive change. Let's do it well!
Galaxy Quest. There's No Such Thing as an Atheist!
October 11, 2016 13:45 - 6.54 MBWe continue to search of intelligent life of another planet to inhabit. Why? Could this be a coverup for our heart's longing to be reconnected to God?
Thanks a lot WaWa! A little Bit of "Sole Care"!
September 22, 2016 13:26 - 5.99 MBTo leave the care of our bodies up to a miracle of God is irresponsible. We are called to care for our souls and our soles.
How to Tame a Crocodile. Race Relations in America.
September 15, 2016 15:33 - 8.17 MBAn elaboration on the issue of race relations in America. A few guiding suggestions in how to approach the very important topic.
Smooth Operator. The Secret to Conquering Everything!
September 09, 2016 15:46 - 9.33 MBWant to conquer even your darkest fears? Learn to control your mind!
Ripe Pep-pahs! Leadership Win!
August 25, 2016 14:11 - 8.2 MBIt takes certain qualities to make a good leader. Here the author offers what he looks for in good leaders.
Rotten Toe-Mah-Toes! Leadership Fail!
August 16, 2016 14:53 - 7.08 MBAs leaders, we have to tend to those we serve. Our ultimate goal should be to see that everyone reaches their God-given potential.
Drive-In Vacation. Breaking the Pattern
August 09, 2016 14:30 - 6.74 MBWork and rest are tightly knitted together. Get one out of sync and our lives arent' what they're designed to be.
Go and Get 'Em. The Art of Loving People.
August 03, 2016 14:30 - 5.48 MBMany churches struggle with how to reach their communities. Or, they spend multiple manhours or finances in doing so only to have them miss the mark. Here's a suggestion to change all of that!
Fear Drives, Love Leads.
July 22, 2016 12:03 - 6.98 MBMore than a few attrocities have been motivated by fear. Fear holds us captive, and yet lives in all of us. There's a remedy!