Let Go And Let God

As Christians, we often hear the words“God’s will.”But what does that mean exactly, and what do those words mean to us? In the broad sense, when we say God’s will, it means his supreme will for all humanity to be saved. But when we refer to God’s will for each one of us, it means God’s destiny or his plan. Many Christians are confused when hearing about God’s will or plan.We are taught that we have free will. How can we follow God’s plan if we have free will? Tune into this podcast and let Art explain how we can have free will yet still adhere to God’s plan and what happens when we do not. Listen to this week’s episode and learn what it means when we say, “God’s will”and how easy it is to comply with the will of our Lord, and when we do, we always come out ahead.

We all experience sadness. It often happens after something stressful,or upsetting occurs in our lives. We have lost our job, ended a relationship, or experienced some other hardship, like losing a loved one. These events make us sad for obvious reasons, and when we become sad, we have to give ourselves the necessary time to recover. During this time, the one source we have is the Lord. But unfortunately, many blame god for what has happened.Blaming God is not the answer; it will not help us move beyond our sadness. Listen to this podcast and let Art share with you what we can and should do when we become sad and how the Lord will help us and lead us to a better place. Severe sadness can lead to depression, and before we allow ourselves to get there, we must reach out to Jesus. Tune into this podcast and learn how to deal with our sad feelings and how when we reach out to Jesus, we will not only feel better, but we will also be able to move on and wind up in a better place.

We all go through periods when we have doubts. We occasionally doubt our family, friends, and even ourselves,but worst of all, we doubt our God. Doubt is a mental state in which we find between belief and disbelief. It is part of our human makeup. The Lord understands this and knows that we will have doubts about him. But when we do, we have a choice. We can give into them, which will only worsen our doubts, or we can reach out to the Lord and let him help us move beyond them. Listen to this podcast and let Art share how to handle our doubts. Tune into this podcast and learn how, through doubt, we can strengthen our faith and make those doubts a thing of the past.

The Lord never answers us with words when we pray, yet the things we pray for are often granted. This happens because the Lord intervenes in some way, through events he creates or actions he has others perform. Whether we are aware of it or not, the Lord has and will continue to intervene in our lives, granting us something we prayed for or, more often than not, something he wanted us to have that we were never expecting. Listen to this podcast and let Art explain how the Lord is involved in all of our lives and how he intervenes.Tune into this podcast and find out how the Lord can make so many things in life possible and how we can pray for his help and intervention.

One of the most important emotions that we, as Christians, must be willing to express, is compassion. So much of our Christian faith and beliefs are based on compassion. When Jesus walked the earth, he demonstrated compassion for all those he encountered. As Christians, we are committed to putting the needs of others before our own, and within that obligation, showing compassion is an important part. Yet, too often, we do not offer compassion when we should.Why? Tune into this podcast and let Art share with you why, even though we choose to be Christians, too often we ignore the needs of others and do not offer any compassion. Listen to this podcast and learn how to change the way we are and how easy it is to become more conscious of those around us and their needs, allowing us to live up to our Christian commitment of being compassionate.

We all have opinions, and that is okay. We can criticize a movie, a song, or a book, but as Christians, we should not criticize one another. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. We tend to criticize those who do not agree with us, those who do not dress the way we think they should, and those who do not act the way we think they should. However, there is no place for criticizing anyone in the life of a Christian. So, why do we do it, and what can we do about it?Tune into this podcast and let Art explain why we are often critical of one another and how, with the help of the Lord, we can learn to accept everyone for who they are because each of us is God’s people. Join this podcast to understand that with the help of the Lord, we can resist the urge to criticize and learn to look for the good in one another, no matter how different they maybe from us.

When we choose to be a Christian, we must live as a Christian at all times. There are momentswhen the Christian way of life can be difficult, but when faced with those difficulties, we have toaccept the challenge and remember that being a Christian not only means we believe in God butare also committed to following His laws and commands. Tune into this podcast and let Artshare with you how we can accept the challenge and resist temptations and other obstacles weface that can make being a Christian hard. Listen to this podcast and learn how, through God’shelp, we can lead a happier life as Christians.

We should all know the Golden Rule, “Do Unto Others As You Would Have ThemDo UntoYou.”If everyone followed the Golden Rule, our world would be a much better place. Wecannot control the world, but we can control ourselves. Tune into this podcast and let Artexplain, as Christians, howwecan and should follow the Golden Rule and why that is important.Find out how the Golden Rule applies not just to Christianity but to every religion.Learn how,in many ways, the Golden Rule is the foundation of our faith and why we, as Christians, mustmake it a practice to follow.

Often, we are quick to reach out to the Lord and pray when we have a problem. Perhaps it is career, relationship, financial, or health related. But how many of us remember to thank the Lord when something good happens? As Christians, we need to be thankful for all we have,especially when we are rewarded with something positive. Tune into this podcast and let Art explain that remembering the Lord every time we experience something positive in our lives is essential. Listen to the podcast and discover that the more thankful we are, the more the Lord rewards us and that we should never take anything for granted.

There are many things we experience we do not agree with. We face people who can be rude, greedy, uncompromising, and challenging to get along with. We can complain, but we need to concern ourselves about how we live by following the laws and commands of our God. When we do, we are “Leading by example.” Complaining about others will get us nowhere, but when we live as Christians, we should show those around us what it means to be Christian. Some may laugh at us, but many will respect us, and some will choose to follow. Tune into this podcast and let Art explain what it means to say,“Leading By Example” and why we must do it. Listen to this podcast and understand why “Leading By Example” is pleasing to the Lord and shows that we follow his way of life.

In today’s fast-paced world, we encounter new ideas, new fashions, new trends, and new groups of people who choose to live very differently from how we do. Change is hard to accept and also, at times, hard to understand. We also tend to fear things we do not understand, which can lead to prejudice. However, Christians must accept everyone because we are God’s people. Tune into this podcast and let Art share his views on how we can get past our fears and uneasiness of those we see as different from us. Listen to this podcast and learn how the Lord will lead us to accept everyone and why that is important.

It seems that many people today have a deep desire to land that powerhouse job making a huge income, or the need to buy the mega-mansion just to show off to friends or the expensive car so they can brag to everyone how well they are doing. There is never anything wrong with being successful, but when we crave it and think of nothing else other than power and wealth, we fall into the trap of “Craving for Success.” When this happens, it can cause tremendous damage to our relationships with others and, most importantly, our relationship with God. Tune into this podcast and let Art explain why when we crave success, we are giving into the emotion of greed, brought on through the temptation from the devil, and how we can avoid that from happening. Listen to this podcast and learn how, as Christians, we can be successful with the Lord’s blessing but without personal desires getting in our way.

Being human, it is normal for us to have doubts. We are natural skeptics, questioning everything from "Will this movie live up to the hype?" to "Will the landscaper we hired do a good job?" At times, we even doubt our own abilities. It is understandable to experience moments of doubt in our faith and in the Lord. However, it is important to realize that doubting our faith is different from doubting a movie or a landscaper, as we can eventually watch the movie or evaluate the landscaper's work. When we doubt God, it is a different matter. Tune in to this podcast and let Art share how to address our doubts and what we can do about them. Additionally, learn why we doubt and how we can strengthen our faith.

Two words that go hand in hand in the Christian world are “Faith & Trust.” We can't have true faith if we do not trust the Lord, and we cannot truly trust the Lord if we do not have faith. So, what does that mean exactly? As Christians, we have to accept and understand that in order to lead a Christian life, we have to follow the laws and commands of our God. When we do, we are demonstrating both true faith and true trust in the Lord. Tune into this podcast and let Art explain what “Faith & Trust” means and how, as Christians, we develop true faith and true trust in the Lord. Listen to this podcast and learn how easy it is to follow the way of our Lord and how, when we do, we lead a much happier life

As humans, we often have moments when we are afraid of something. Fear is a common emotion. But when we are afraid, we have a choice. We can give in to the fear or turn to Jesus and let him remove that burden and give us the strength to move beyond our fears. Tune into this podcast and let Art share with you how easy it is not to fear anything simply by letting Jesus handle things for us. When we learn how to Let Go and Let God, we find ourselves living a life full of peace and contentment without fears, worry, or anxiety. Listen to this podcast and start leading a better way of life.

Have you ever wondered why we get jealous of others? And when we are, what can we do about it? Jealousy can be a very strong emotion and, when given in to, can cause severe harm to ourselves and others. Moreover, as Christians, we should not give in to our jealous feelings. So, what can we do about it when it happens? Tune into this podcast and let Art share with you why we get jealous and how we can handle it. Find out how easy it is to give those unwanted feelings to Jesus and let him take them away. Listen to this podcast and learn how, as Christians, we can resist jealous feelings. When we abandon them, we lead a much happier life.

How often do we get upset when someone does not hold the door open for us when we enter a building or say excuse me when they bump into us walking by? What we have to ask ourselves is, are we considerate of others? Are we the ones holding that door open and saying excuse me? As Christians, we are obligated to consider the needs of others, and that includes the simple things. Showing kindness and courtesy toward others goes a long way in demonstrating to the Lord that we are considerate of others. Tune in to this podcast and let Art explain further how and why being considerate of others is important and how it pleases the Lord. Let Art explain how much happier we are when our eyes are opened and we see the needs of others.

We have all experienced times when someone we do not know takes it upon themselves to do something nice for us. It might be something small or perhaps a gesture that is much larger. When this happens, was that Jesus? Too often, we take these things for granted, but as Christians, we believe that God is everywhere, which means that Jesus is everywhere. So, does Jesus do things for us through others? Listen to this podcast and let Art explain what it means when we say, “Finding Jesus in Others.” Our lives will improve when we begin to see and understand Jesus in others. It helps us find the good in others, which means we live a much happier life.

As Christians, we must forgive, especially if we want the Lord to forgive us. But sometimes that is easier said than done. How do we find it within ourselves to forgive someone who has severely hurt or harmed us in some way? Tune into this podcast and let Art help you find your way to forgiveness by connecting with Jesus. And if you are the person seeking forgiveness from someone you have wronged in some way, listen to this podcast to learn how to make that happen. As Christians, we must forgive, and with the help of the Lord, we can find a path to lift the pain and burden in our hearts.

Today, we live in a busy world, working long hours and have very little free time. As a result, we tend to put the most essential thing in life, “God,” to the bottom of the list. Listen to this podcast and let Art explain why when we put the Lord first, we are not only pleasing God, but everything in our lives falls perfectly in place. We still have the same obligations, but the stress is gone, and we live much happier lives. The Lord wants us to live without fears, anxieties, or worries, and when we learn how to “Clear The Clutter,” we are able to do just that.

One of the most damaging practices we can engage in is gossip. It is hurtful to those who are gossiped about and, in some cases, can ruin a person’s life. But why do we do it? Listen to this podcast and let Art explain why people love to gossip and what we, as Christians, can and should do to avoid participating in this awful exercise. Please tune in and learn how to handle the temptation to gossip and how we can quickly not become involved. There is no room for gossip in the Christian world.

Nothing is more significant than prayer, and nothing is more beneficial in our lives. Yet too many Christians do not understand that and do not spend time in prayer. Some do not pray at all. When we do not pray, we deprive ourselves of a meaningful relationship with the Lord. Listen to this podcast and let Art share with you how wonderful prayer is, how easy it is to talk to Jesus and the rewards of prayer. Tune in and learn how and when we can pray every day and, when we do, how our lives change for the better. There truly is nothing more powerful than prayer!

The number of Christians attending church has been and continues to be in a steady decline. Why? Listen to this podcast and learn why so many have left the church yet still consider themselves Christians. Can we be true to our faith if we do not go to church? Let Art answer these questions and explain what we, as Christians, should do and why the church is essential .Listen to this podcast and discover why we leave the church, what to do when we are not getting anything out of going to mass, and how we can make that all change.

We all say or do things that unintentionally hurt or offend others. When we do, we quickly say, “I’m sorry.” But the words mean nothing unless we are sincere, and our apology is genuine. That is when we are truly sorry. Listen to this podcast and let Art explain how Christians need to be truly sorry for our wrong acts with others and, most importantly, God. It is not enough to say, “I’m sorry,” because if we want forgiveness, we need to be truly sorry. Listen to this podcast and learn what it means to be truly sorry, how we show that we are, and why it is essential for us to obtain forgiveness

Today, we are busier than ever. With all our responsibilities, working long hours, doing more than one job, and dealing with the pressures of everyday life, when is there time for faith? When is there time for Church, and when is there time for God? Let Art explain how our lives will change when we not only make time for faith but also when we put it first. There is no better way to eliminate the worry and stress in our lives than to let our faith take over because when we do, we are letting Jesus lead us and protect us. Listen to this podcast and learn the secret of how easy it is to balance faith with our daily lives.

We have all heard the question, “Does God Really Exist.” As Christians, we believe He does. But why? In a world today full of so many opinions, religions, satanism, as well as atheism, where does God fit in? Tune into this podcast and let Art share his views on why God exists, how we know, and what we, as Christians, need to do to protect our beliefs. Listen to the podcast and understand your role as Christians to help our faith grow and remain strong.

In life, we come across many opinions regarding religion and faith. Some people obsess over all the rules and rituals, but when it comes down to it, there are just a couple of things we, as Christians, need to follow, and when we do, we find leading a Christian life to be a gratifying way of life. Tune into this podcast and let Art share his views on how we can have strong faith while keeping it simple. Listen to the podcast and learn the secret of “Keeping Faith Simple.”

“Let Jesus Lead” are three simple words that mean so much. When we let Jesus lead, we eliminate all the stress and worry and live a life free of peace and contentment. Tune in to this podcast and let Art explain how easy it is to give control of our lives to Jesus and how, when we do, we live a much happier life. Learn how to give all our troubles and problems to Jesus and let him handle them.

We always hear that, as Christians, we should be generous and put the needs of others first. Giving is a critical task for all Christians. But it is essential: when we give, we are giving for the right reasons, and most importantly, we are giving from the heart. Listen to this podcast and let Art explain what it means to give from the heart and why that matters. Tune in and learn the true meaning of giving; when we give from the heart, we please the Lord.

We have strong emotions, and anger is one of them. Whether it is the person going through a difficult divorce, the man who lost his job after giving many years of service, or the woman who was diagnosed with a life-threatening illness, we become full of anger. Worst yet, we tend to get angry at God and blame Him for the bad things. But blaming God is not the answer. God never causes anything terrible to happen, but He is there to help us get through whatever we face. Tune into this podcast and let Art share why we blame God, why we should not, and how, as Christians, we can deal with whatever we are facing without getting angry but by giving it to God. Learn how to control our anger and not let things we cannot control upset us.

People often say things like, “so and so has strong faith,” or someone volunteers that their faith is relatively weak. Each of us has our levels of faith, and it is never at a constant level. We have moments of doubts and uncertainty, and then there are those times when we feel the touch of theLord’s hand because something unique happened, and we feel so blessed and close to God. Faith is an ongoing exercise that we need to work on daily. Tune into this podcast and let Art explain why it is essential to keep growing our faith and how we can easily do that. Learn how we no longer fear God but show our love and devotion and demonstrate kindness and compassion to everyone. Letting our faith grow is not a chore but is a better way of life.

We all have those moments when we feel overwhelmed with something, under tremendous pressure at work, worried about paying that bill, or afraid of making a wrong decision. We get so stressed that we cannot relax or sleep, and there does not seem to be any relief. When we have those feelings, we worsen the situation because we continue to dwell on it. Yet there is a straight forward solution, “Don’t stress, give it to Jesus.” Tune into this podcast and let Art share how easy it is to let go of whatever is troubling us and let Jesus handle it. But how, unfortunately, too many of us make the mistake of giving to Jesus, and soon after we do, we allow our worrying to take over, and we wind up taking the problem back before Jesus has had a chance to do anything with it. Learn how we let go and not take it back and how much better our lives become when we do.

We all hear and use the word “Hate” without ever wondering about the severe consequences it could have. It is OK to say things like I hate cauliflower, I hate that highway, or that movie because we really mean dislike. But when it comes to speaking about one another, the word“Hate” takes on a completely different meaning, and as Christians, we cannot hate anyone. But what do we do when someone has severely wronged us somehow? We are hurt, upset, and possibly physically injured. How do we deal with our emotions when that happens? Tune into this podcast and let Art explain how we can control our hatred toward others; as Christians, we must forgive. Learn how Christians deal with those who have wronged them in some way, and let this podcast help free you of those harmful feelings

We all have successes and failures in our lives. We do not like to think about the failures but some of us think often about the successes. We flaunt our success with others often bragging and boasting making us seem better than everyone else. That is not Christian. We can be successful; we can be wealthy, and we can have many possessions but in the Christian world what matters most is putting the needs of others first. Listen to this podcast and let Art explain how we can keep our egos and pride in check. Learn how to we can be successful but to put our Christian principles first and how when we do, we are pleasing the Lord. God rewards those who are humble and no matter how successful we might be, we can still follow the laws and commands of God.

When we have a difficult situation, problem, or decision we need to make, we dwell on it, and often, we cannot stop thinking about it. Whether it is a financial, career, or relationship problem, we become overwhelmed with our thoughts, worries, and fears about the outcome. Sometimes, we worry about it so much that we can make ourselves sick. But for God, there is no problem that is too big for Him, and that is why we have to learn how to give God our problems, and when we do that, we make sure we do not take them back. Listen to this episode of Let Go and Let God, and let Art explain what it means to give our problems to the Lord and how much our lives become when we do. Learn how easy it is to share with the Lord all that is troubling us through prayer and how, when we do, things always work out better.

Greed is one of the worst sins we can be guilty of. When we think of greed, we often look at others who seem to have everything they can imagine yet constantly crave more. The millionaire strives to become a billionaire, and the billionaire seeks to be the wealthiest person in the world. For what? At what point is enough enough? To the greediest people, there is never enough. But when we look at ourselves, how does greed apply to us? You may be surprised that even a person living paycheck to paycheck can have issues with greed. Listen to this podcast and let Art explain what greed is to all Christians and how we can and must avoid it.

The world today has many diverse types of people. We have many different cultures, living habits, traditions, customs, and beliefs. Too often, we judge someone by how they dress or speak. Many of us compare others to ourselves, and when we see someone we disapprove of, we quickly criticize them for not being like us. But in all honesty, who are we to judge? As Christians, there is no place for us to judge others, but too often, we all do it. Let Art help you understand why we should not judge others and how to avoid it. Listen to this podcast and learn what it means as a Christian to truly accept ALL of God’s children.

We, as Christians, must put the needs of others before our own, and we all need to be generous. But what is essential to know is that when we do, we are following the laws of our God. And our God rewards us by giving us much more in return. But our giving must be genuine and sincere. Tune into the podcast and let Art explain that when we "give" the way the Lord wants us to from our hearts, we will soon find things coming our way that we never expected. Tune into this episode of Let Go and Let God and find out how we can and should put the needs of others before our own, and when we do, we are rewarded many times over by our God.

The brightest New Year's resolution we could ever have is to "Trust Jesus." These two words are so powerful and life-changing because when we put ourselves in the hands of the Lord and trust him to guide us, protect us, and watch over us, we could never find a better way to live. But what does it mean exactly to Trust Jesus? Tune into this podcast and let Art explain how trusting Jesus is something we can do every moment of our lives, and when we do, it is a feeling of complete peace and contentment, knowing that Jesus is by our side 24/7. Listen to this episode of Let Go and Let God and start the New Year by making trusting Jesus your number one resolution and one you can easily keep.

We all have doubts. As humans, it is perfectly normal for us to question that of which we do not understand. When it comes to our Christian faith, many things are quite easy to question. So how do we deal with doubt? Let Art share with you about his time when he had no faith or relationship with Jesus and how he was able to turn his life around. Doubt is easy to give into but listen to the podcast and learn how to resist and trust Jesus. Listen to the podcast and understand why we have doubts and how to put them aside.

Our Christian faith starts with love, for we must love god, one another, and ourselves. From there, we look to what is also important and that is taking care of others, doing everything we can to make sure that those we know, and love are provided for through our love, kindness, generosity and support. It truly is a wonderful concept, and when we engage in it, we find ourselves living an amazing life. Tune into this podcast and let Art explain how much better our lives become when we put the needs of others first. It is a fact the more we give the more the Lord rewards us

When we think of temptation, we often think of mistakes many have made, like extramarital affairs, embezzling money, or attending wild parties with drugs. But temptation comes in all sizes and, on our own, can be very hard to resist. Too many of us are caught off guard and do not realize we are being tempted until after we give in. Learn how to avoid weakness and instead gain strength, not to let ourselves be tempted. Let Art share with you in this episode where temptation comes from, why we are tempted, and how we can build a defense not to give in. Listen to this podcast and see how easy resisting temptation can be.

Connecting with Jesus is something that all Christians need to do. Connecting with Jesus is a lot more than just praying to him. It is accepting him in our lives 24/7. As Christians, we want Jesus in our hearts, by our side and leading us. Let Art, in this episode of Let Go And Let God, explain what it means to connect with Jesus truly and how, when we do, it can positively impact our lives. When we connect with Jesus, we have a completely different outlook on life and can live a life full of peace and contentment. Listen to this podcast to learn how easy it is to connect with Jesus and how to avoid mistakes many of us make.

We should all know the Golden Rule: "Do Unto Others As You Would Have Them Do Unto You." But how literally should we apply this concept to our everyday life? And why is it so hard to do? Tune into this week's podcast and let Art explain where the Golden Rule comes from and how it is an integral part of our Christian faith. Tune into this week's episode to understand the true meaning of the Golden Rule and how to make following it a daily routine that can become automatic. Do we react and respond immediately when someone or something upsets us, or do we learn to master the ability to follow the Golden Rule? Learn what the Lord wants for all of us regarding the Golden Rule and why it is a vital practice we should follow.

We all know as Christians that we have to forgive others, and at times, that can be hard. But, before we can begin to forgive others, we must first be able to forgive ourselves. Too many carry burdens because we cannot let them go. We blame ourselves for our divorce, losing a job, and allowing a sick relative to die when, in most cases, these are situations that happen that are not in our control. Tune into this podcast and let Art help us understand and learn how to forgive ourselves; that is precisely what the Lord wants us to do. Tune into this week’s episode to better understand the need to forgive ourselves and how, when we do, we can lead a much happier life and a closer one with the Lord

"Why is life at times so hard?" We have all asked ourselves that question because, let us face it, at times, life is hard, and it has nothing to do with how good a person we are, how much we give to our church, or anything that we think that because we do it, we should live an easy life. Listen to this podcast and let Art explain WHY life at times is so hard, why it has to be, and most importantly, where the Lord fits in during our most difficult times. Tune into this week's episode of "Let Go and Let God" and learn how we can get through whatever we are faced with by giving it to the Lord and allowing him to provide us with the strength and guidance we need

In the world we live in today, it is so easy to be competitive and jealous of others for what they have that we do not. We know jealousy is wrong, and it is not Christian, but the easiest way to avoid jealousy is by being thankful for what we have. Tune into this podcast and let Art walk you through what it means to “Be Thankful” and why it is important. Did you know that the more we thank God and let him know how much we appreciate what we have, the more inclined the Lord is to bring good fortune our way? Tune into this week’s episode of “Let Go and Let God” and see how your life can change for the better when we learn to “Be Thankful” for what we have.

We all have times when we are affected deeply by someone or something. It could be something hurtful that someone said either to us or about us, it could be something that happened that we had no control over, yet it negatively impacted us in some way, or it could be a situation at the job when our boss assigned us a project that we hated. Each of these examples causes complicated feelings such as rage, anger, hurt, and even depression. We can give in to those feelings or “Let Go of It.” Of course, that is often easier said than done. Tune into this podcast and let Art share how you can learn to let go of whatever is troubling you and how Jesus is there to help make that happen. There is no sense in burdening ourselves when you can Let Go of It and give to the Lord.

When we think of “Living Life To Its Fullest,” most of us talk the talk, but do we walk the walk? We often believe we are living our lives to their fullest, but that is not the case for many of us. What does “Living Life To Its Fullest” mean in the Christian world? Tune into this podcast and find out what true happiness is and how to get there by following the Christian Living Life To Its Fullest method. Let Art share how much better life can be when you choose to Live Life To Its Fullest as a Christian.

It is not hard to become jealous of someone or something when we look at what someone else may have that we do not. Most of us, at least one time or another, have compared ourselves financially, physically, or emotionally to someone else. Psychologists will tell us that jealousy is a normal emotion we experience, but we have to be careful not to let it get out of control, and more importantly, our Christian faith does not allow jealousy. So, how do we handle it, and how do we push those jealous feelings away? Tune into this podcast and let Art share with you how to handle jealousy and how to make it go away through the power of prayer. Learn why jealousy is wrong and, rather than being jealous of others, what Jesus wants for each of us.