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241 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsI'm Pastor Dave. I've been blind for most of my life. Let me say, you do not need to see physically to see God. Faith sees God.
Each episode I share my Reflections on God's word.
Content Copyright, Dave Andrus 2015-2019
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Episode 318: Episode 318 : Sports in the Bible : 2 Timothy 2:5
October 24, 2022 00:00 - 10 minutes - 6.9 MBDid you know that there are sports in the Bible? Not only is it mentioned but it helps us understand our standing in the game of life. Copyright Dave Andrus 2022
Episode 317: Episode 317 : Tragic, Really Tragic : John 3:17
October 11, 2022 00:00 - 9 minutes - 6.66 MBChildren dying in a fire is tragic. We will do just about anything to protect children and keep them safe from such a tragedy. Yet do we learn from them and the steps of protection given them for our spiritual lives? Copyright Dave Andrus 2022
Episode 316: Episode 316 : Surviving a storm : Matthew 7:24-27
October 04, 2022 00:00 - 6 minutes - 4.77 MBAt the publishing of this podcast hurricane Ian is destroying things as it goes over Florida. Other circumstances can impact and devastate lives just as much. Here is help in the storm. Copyright Dave Andrus 2022
Episode 315: Episode 315 : Connecting the dots : Philippians 1:12
September 16, 2022 00:00 - 8 minutes - 5.88 MBChildren often play “connect the dots.” All over the page are dots with numbers by each dot. You keep your pencil down drawing a line from dot to dot using the numbers. When done, the page of many dots is a picture. Is life like that? Copyright Dave Andrus 2022
Episode 314: Episode 314 : Loyalty
September 08, 2022 00:00 - 8 minutes - 5.52 MBWhen a dog is a puppy, the members of a family can teach and train him to do many things. But did you know that a dog can also teach us things? One lesson he teaches us becomes a parable: teaching us about God. Copyright Dave Andrus 2022
Episode 313: Episode 313 : Day by day : 1 Corinthians 8:6
August 25, 2022 00:00 - 12 minutes - 8.46 MBWhen a person’s present circumstances look to have a poor ending, often the advice is “live one day at a time”. Easier said than done. Yet here is a way to help do this. Copyright Dave Andrus 2022
Episode 312: Episode 312 : A moving home : Hebrews 11:9-16
August 17, 2022 00:00 - 7 minutes - 5.28 MBMoving homes or mobile homes have been around for a long time. In the United States, as cars were being developed, so also were motor homes. Even so transportable homes have been around for thousands of years. Only one home is permanent. Copyright Dave Andrus 2022
Episode 311: Episode 311 : The parable of the house : 1 Corinthians 3:16
August 09, 2022 00:00 - 8 minutes - 5.85 MBImagine a house could talk. What might it say when the owners are doing repairs? Even more, what might it shout when a whole house renovation is going on? Could this line of thinking help us understand life a bit more? Listen and find out. Copyright Dave Andrus 2022
Episode 310: Episode 310 : Ask, seek, knock : Luke 11:9-13
July 28, 2022 00:00 - 25 minutes - 18.5 MBJesus said we should ask, seek and knock. We should not give up praying. But what if we don’t get what we are praying for? Copyright Dave Andrus 2022
Episode 309: Episode 309 : Prayer as soliloquy : 1 Kings 19:13
July 11, 2022 00:00 - 8 minutes - 5.63 MBIn cartoons and plays, you may find a person talking to himself or herself. It lets you know what they are thinking. Is this all prayer is? Could there be more to prayer? Copyright Dave Andrus 2022
Episode 308: Episode 308 : Crumbling buildings : Genesis 11:1-9
June 18, 2022 00:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBThere are many great monuments, buildings and structures throughout the world. Many are in the United States. They are a testament to man’s ingenuity and creativity. Is it possible however, that man has built himself out of needing God? Copyright Dave Andrus 2022
Episode 307: Episode 307 : In a little while : John 16:19-20
May 29, 2022 00:00 - 10 minutes - 6.91 MBWhat would you do if a person who was buried a month ago knocked on your door? Did you know that when Jesus died on the cross, people who were already dead left the tomb alive? As they showed themselves to people it took a while to understand what was going on. Listen and connect this to your life today. Copyright Dave Andrus 2022
Episode 306: Episode 306 : New perspective : Acts 11:17-18
May 26, 2022 00:00 - 9 minutes - 6.86 MBThere are times in life, when we see something, or hear something, we then make a conclusion. Then something happens to help us see it a different way, or hear it clearly without interference. Then, our conclusion or perspective changes. Listen to learn how this can impact us spiritually. Copyright Dave Andrus 2022
Episode 305: Episode 305 : Birds in the Bible : Isaiah 40:30-31
May 09, 2022 00:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBSpring experiences the return of the songs, activity and life of birds. Birds, like so many other animals are so enjoyable that we have been able to tame them to live in our homes. What does the Bible say about birds? Do they have any special role? Copyright Dave Andrus 2022
Episode 304: Episode 304 : A folded Napkin : John 20:7
April 26, 2022 00:00 - 12 minutes - 8.47 MBIn ancient times, a folded napkin verses a crumpled-up napkin at the dinner table, meant something different. It is this difference that can be the difference between life and death. Listen and find out. Copyright Dave Andrus 2022
Episode 303: Episode 303 : Somethings afoot : Philippians 3:8-9
April 15, 2022 00:00 - 10 minutes - 6.9 MBSherlock Holmes would often say “Something’s afoot”. He meant by this “something is happening or changing.” This phrase has a completely different meaning for a person who is blind. Listen and find out. Copyright Dave Andrus 2022
Episode 302: Episode 302 : Out of mind out of sight : Luke 15:8-10
March 30, 2022 00:00 - 8 minutes - 5.66 MBWe all have misplaced or lost something. When its important, like keys, we look and look until its found. When you are blind looking takes on a new concept. Copyright Dave Andrus 2022
Episode 301: Episode 301 : A Dirty job : John 11:25
March 06, 2022 00:00 - 13 minutes - 8.96 MBWith the coming of spring comes many fun and not so fun activities. One not so fun thing is the cleaning of items to get ready for use. Ashe Wednesday and Lent might just be one of these things. Copyright Dave Andrus 2022
Episode 300: Episode 300 : Don’t Forget God : Exodus 19:3-6
February 25, 2022 00:00 - 9 minutes - 6.28 MBIt's one thing to simply say “Don’t forget God”. Its another thing to do it. And why or how will this help in life? Copyright Dave Andrus 2022
Episode 299: Episode 299 : A wicked winter head cold : 2 Corinthians 12:7-10
January 30, 2022 00:00 - 9 minutes - 4.28 MBIf all went well in life, if we had no problems, if life always went the way we wanted, would we think we need God? Probably not. In effect, if life were perfect, we would be our own God. And so, comes a wicked winter head cold. Copyright Dave Andrus 2022
Episode 298: Episode 298 : New Year’s Resolutions : Romans 6:1
January 21, 2022 00:00 - 11 minutes - 7.63 MBSome people start the new year by resolving to change something about themselves. More often than not they give up after a week or two. How is this not true about a Christian? Copyright Dave Andrus 2022
Episode 297: Episode 297 : Movies at the holidays : Luke 2:49
January 12, 2022 00:00 - 8 minutes - 6.08 MBAround the Christmas holidays, there are many movies. They can have pleasant themes and happy endings. But life isn’t always pleasant or happy. The Christmas message if truly heard, brings hope. Copyright Dave Andrus 2022
Episode 296: Episode 296 : Christmas Emotions : Luke 3:10-14
December 15, 2021 00:00 - 12 minutes - 8.48 MBChristmas can bring a flood of many emotions; both good and bad. Where do we find direction to help when on an emotional roller coaster? Copyright Dave Andrus 2021
Episode 295: Episode 295 : A Thanksgiving Parade : Luke 19:38
November 30, 2021 00:00 - 10 minutes - 7.11 MBIt’s a long-standing tradition to have a parade on Thanksgiving in New York City. For many years it has been televised. It also has a wonderful description of what is taking place for us who cannot see. Did you know that there was a parade in the Bible? Copyright Dave Andrus 2021
Episode 294: Episode 294 : Things are not as they appear : Mark 12:42-44
November 19, 2021 00:00 - 4 minutes - 3.08 MBApples on a tree may seem fine but when in the hand may feel, smell look or taste different. Our simple, small acts of service, done in faith, can be similar. Copyright Dave Andrus 2021
Episode 293: Episode 293 : Symptoms when you are sick : Romans 7:24-25
November 08, 2021 00:00 - 10 minutes - 7.19 MBMost cases of covid are not bad. When the symptoms become severe, its time to get medicine. Are you paying attention to the spiritual symptoms you have? Copyright Dave Andrus 2021
Episode 292: Episode 292 : Life is precious : 1 Thessalonians 2:11-12
October 30, 2021 00:00 - 8 minutes - 4.06 MBWhen a man and a woman get married it is natural for them to bring new life into their home. And as life grows training is needed. And there is more. Copyright Dave Andrus 2021
Episode 291: Episode 291 : A Nelson story : Romans 15:24
October 12, 2021 00:00 - 9 minutes - 6.77 MBWhen a dog learns to go into the yard through a door it is hard to teach him about another door leading to the same yard. Are humans much better? Copyright Dave Andrus 2021
Episode 290: Episode 290 : Pill bottles and life : Mark 7:35
September 22, 2021 00:00 - 8 minutes - 5.99 MBSomething as simple as opening a pill bottle is difficult for many people. Knowledge, ability and strength are needed and if you lack these, it remains shut. Life, and in particular the human heart, is often like that too. Fortunately, there is help for both; pill bottles and the heart. Copyright Dave Andrus 2021
Episode 289: Episode 289 : A bag of chips : John 6:35
September 04, 2021 00:00 - 11 minutes - 7.6 MBFood and a place to live are essential parts of life. So if someone offered these things but you must move to get them, would you go? How desperate would you need to be to accept such an offer? Copyright Dave Andrus 2021
Episode 288: Episode 288 : A bum right arm : Isaiah 41:13
August 21, 2021 00:00 - 8 minutes - 5.58 MBTendonitis in your right arm as a right-handed person makes life real tough. With the correct treatment it gets better. So, what happens when you get spiritual tendonitis? What’s the treatment? Copyright Dave Andrus 2021
Episode 287: Episode 287 : A bee sting : 1 Corinthians 15:56
August 10, 2021 00:00 - 8 minutes - 6.08 MBHave you ever been stung by a bee? It hurts. Some people can even die from a bee sting. Sin’s sting also causes death. There is an antidote for this too. Copyright Dave Andrus 2021
Episode 286: Episode 286 : I don't walk barefoot : 1 Peter 2:21
July 27, 2021 00:00 - 10 minutes - 7.46 MBFeet are an amazing thing. With them we walk until we stub a toe. Then life seems to stop. What else do we do with feet? Copyright Dave Andrus 2021
Episode 285: Episode 285 : Water in the basement : 2 Corinthians 5:6
July 08, 2021 00:00 - 7 minutes - 4.83 MBWhether you own or rent, water in the basement is a problem. Many things get ruined and sometimes the home itself is destroyed. Fortunately, there is help and hope for the dwelling of our soul. Copyright Dave Andrus 2021
Episode 284: Episode 284 : Something different : Romans 12:2
June 21, 2021 00:00 - 9 minutes - 6.44 MBPeople will joke and talk about winning a million dollars. What would you do? Would you do something different? In the television show “The Beverly Hillbillies” we are given one example. Would you do something different? Would it make anything different with you and God? Copyright Dave Andrus 2021
Episode 283: Episode 283 : Putting together the puzzle : Proverbs 3:5-6
June 07, 2021 00:00 - 9 minutes - 6.84 MBWhen we are faced with a puzzle, it can be fun or frustrating. In order to put something together, one needs all the pieces. Life is often this way. Copyright Dave Andrus 2021
Episode 282: Episode 282 : Wind on a warm day : John 3:8
May 28, 2021 00:00 - 11 minutes - 7.68 MBNothing feels better than a wind that picks up and blows when it is hot and humid. That same wind moves tall strong trees. If you cannot see that, you can hear the wind at work. You don’t see the wind but experience its effects. God can be that way too. Listen and be effected. Copyright Dave Andrus 2021
Episode 281: Episode 281 : Dirty clothes : Colossians 3:1-4
May 18, 2021 00:00 - 9 minutes - 6.53 MBKeeping clothes clean can be a challenge for anyone. It is even more so for a person who is blind. What does a Christian do when spiritually dirtied? Copyright Dave Andrus 2021
Episode 280: Episode 280 : Cinco De Mayo : 1 Peter 4:12-13
May 06, 2021 00:00 - 14 seconds - 8.47 MBOn May 5 many people celebrate Cinco De Mayo. But what is this holiday? What does it honor? What if anything might it have to do with a Christian? Copyright Dave Andrus 2021
Episode 279: Episode 279 : Grilled Cheese Day : Psalms 34:8
April 25, 2021 00:00 - 9 minutes - 6.37 MBIn April we celebrate grilled cheese day. It’s a food that satisfies and brings comfort. What’s your comfort food? What brings you comfort? Copyright Dave Andrus 2021
Episode 278: Episode 278 : A surprise : Matthew 28:20
April 15, 2021 00:00 - 7 minutes - 5.19 MBSurprises can be good or bad. Do we expect it or is it unwelcome? How do you live, expecting or surprised? Copyright Dave Andrus 2021
Episode 277: Episode 277 : An OK Friday : Isaiah 53:5
April 02, 2021 00:00 - 9 minutes - 6.74 MBThe day on which Jesus died is called “Good Friday”. For many people however, the thought and mention of Jesus’ suffering pain and death brings up bad memories. How might they deal with this Friday? Copyright Dave Andrus 2021
Episode 276: Episode 276 : Blind but not left out : Numbers 21:8
March 22, 2021 00:00 - 8 minutes - 5.63 MBThere were many people in the Old testament who were blind. When told by God to “look” to be saved, what did they do? Copyright Dave Andrus 2021
Episode 275: Episode 275 : More to do : Philippians 1:22
March 15, 2021 00:00 - 8 minutes - 5.96 MBWhen a person has lived a long productive life, they often are ready to die and go to heaven. At 91 years old, mostly blind, using a walker, having lost his wife, this gentleman had something else in mind. Listen and be encouraged. Copyright Dave Andrus 2021
Episode 274: Episode 274 : An unusual prayer : 2 Thessalonians 3:13
February 28, 2021 00:00 - 10 minutes - 7.27 MBWhen we pray to our Lord and savior, we usually thank him, ask for forgiveness, and bring him our concerns and needs. In today’s podcast we look at a prayer attributed to an English explorer, Sir Francis Drake. Listen and see what you think. Copyright Dave Andrus 2021
Episode 273: Episode 273 : Flowers on Valentine Day : 1 Peter 1:24-25
February 19, 2021 00:00 - 7 minutes - 5.33 MBOn Valentine’s Day, to express love and affection, people give flowers to those who are special in their life. And yet, why would a person do this? Flowers wilt and die quickly. How does this express love? Copyright Dave Andrus 2021
Episode 272: Episode 272 : Lost in the snow : Matthew 14:16
February 06, 2021 00:00 - 11 minutes - 8.19 MBDrivers have trouble at times when it snows. A person who is blind who walks with a cane, may also have trouble walking when it snows. Today’s podcast shares how such a situation helps reveal the meaning of the word epiphany. Copyright Dave Andrus 2021
Episode 271: Episode 271 : A new government : 1 Corinthians 15:57-58
January 26, 2021 00:00 - 9 minutes - 6.79 MBThis past week, a new person became president. It was a transition of power. The United States government continues with a different leader. Spiritually, however its not the same story. Copyright Dave Andrus 2021
Episode 270: Episode 270 : While washing your hands : Romans 6:3-5
January 19, 2021 00:00 - 7 minutes - 5.27 MBWashing your hands regularly is still strongly recommended to fight off the Covid virus. Here is a tip of what to do while washing. Copyright Dave Andrus 2021
Episode 269: Episode 269 : The new year with change : Matthew 10:16
January 12, 2021 00:00 - 29 minutes - 6.33 MBAs we enter a new year, we bring the issues of the last year. We know things will change. Can we as Christians change as things change? Copyright Dave Andrus 2021