Let Go And Let God

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.

“The Lord will provide.” We have heard these four words often, but do we truly understand what they mean? Sometimes, those who doubt faith or question if God exists think of those of us who do have faith and believe as people who are naive and look at God as a magician, but that could not be further from the truth. In this podcast, we tackle the meaning of“The Lord Will Provide,”how it works, and our role in allowing the Lord to provide for us as Christians. Also, enjoy an in-depth conversation with Bishop Saporito from the Archdiocese of Newark, New Jersey. If you are searching for answers and need the Lord’s help, tune into this podcast, and let Art, who struggled with faith himself, help lead you to a better place.

In the Bible, Matthew chapter eighteen, verse twenty, says, “For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.” This bible verse tells us that Jesus wants us to attend church and mass. Listen to this podcast and let Art explain the reasons and the benefits we receive when we go to church and why it is an integral part of our Christian faith. Learn how to appreciate the spiritual experience when attending mass, especially if you find it boring and useless. Art himself did not go to church for years. Learn what changed him and how his faith has never weakened to this day.Let Art help you learn how to find the right church for you and begin strengthening your faith by attending weekly mass

We all have times when we get angry. It is not uncommon that someone has said something hurtful or done something wrong, causing us to be unhappy. Our mind works fast, and we plot things we can say or do to get even. This podcast introduces a concept that works whenever we feel anger, rage, or hurt. Before we react, we must ask ourselves,“What would Jesus do?”This is an excellent method to help us deal with all the frustrations and irritations we face daily. Listen to this podcast and let Art share with you how following this method is not only the Christian way but a healthy way to live, for we have less stress when we do “what Jesus would do.”

We have all heard others and perhaps ourselves be quick to blame God when something in our lives does not go well. We lost our job our home, we had a terrible auto accident, our spouse wants a divorce, and the worst one yet, we lost a loved one. All of these things are real problems. And what do many of us do when they happen…we blame God! The Bible says, Proverbs Chapter Nineteen, Verse Three, “People ruin their lives by their foolishness and then are angry at the Lord.” Tune in to this podcast and let Art answer the question, “When Is It God’s Fault?” Let Art explain why so many bad things happen, how to handle them, and who is to blame. And find out where God is when we find ourselves amid extreme difficulty.

What is it about gossip that gets so many people interested? Is it the thrill of hearing news about someone else that shocks us? Is it the delight of hearing how bad someone else is dealing with financial or marital difficulties and that hearing these things makes us feel better about ourselves? Or is it the opportunity to compare ourselves to someone else to see in our minds how much better we are than them? The truth is...it is all of those reasons and more.Yet what matters most is that it is not Christian. The Bible says, Proverbs Chapter Twenty-One, Verse Twenty-three, “Whoever keeps his mouth, and his tongue keeps himself out of trouble.” Gossip is a practice we should do whatever we can to avoid. Tune into this podcast as Art explains why we gossip, why so many people enjoy gossip, the harm it causes, and how we can prevent it.

Do you think of Jesus as your friend? Better yet, do you think of him as your best friend? In this podcast, Art shares his views that we should feel we have a true friend in Jesus. Did you know that Jesus considers us to be his friends? Tune into this podcast and let Art help you understand more about the relationship Jesus wants with all of us and the relationship we need to have with him. Let this podcast help you deal with doubts, fears, or worries and learn that accepting Jesus, not just as our Lord, but as a friend, will give you the strength to overcome any difficulty.

Are you someone who puts others first or yourself first? Today many people only concern themselves with their own needs and wants. It is OK to take care of ourselves, but when we ignore the needs of others, we are not Christian. Tune into this podcast to understand theChristian difference between Necessity vs. Excessity. The Bible speaks very clearly about how we should look out for others and not be selfish. Let Art talk with you about how the “me, me” syndrome is out of control today and what we, as Christians, need to understand about it and how to deal with it.

Why do some people have so much money while others can barely survive? In this podcast, we talk about the world today made up of many billionaires and millionaires dominating our society because of their fame and wealth. Learn why that matters to our Christian faith and what the Lord thinks of putting money before everything else. It is okay to make a good living and care for our needs. But how much money is enough when those with enormous wealth only provide for themselves? Listen to this podcast to understand the danger of obsessing over wealth and what we, as Christians, need to know.

Ever wonder why we have a family and why it is so important? Most of us take our families for granted, but our families are an essential part of our lives biologically, emotionally and spiritually. We turn to our family in times of need, and we also turn to God. Find the parallels between the two and why they are essential to our faith. On this podcast, we explore the meaning of family and how we have a human family and a Spiritual one. Understand and learn the differences and how they apply to our faith.

What does it mean when we say “Finding Jesus in Others?” It is an experience most of us have had, whether we realize it or not. This podcast explains how we seek and find Jesus in others and how that changes our lives. Jesus is everywhere and he is present in others. Learn from this podcast that “Finding Jesus in Others” is seeing the good in others, seeing the compassion they provide, watching them with those they love and witnessing their bond with the Lord. The more we develop the ability and practice of “Finding Jesus in Others,” the better chance we have of finding Jesus in ourselves, helping us live a better Christian life.

The word "honest" encompasses a lot. We need to be honest with those we know and love, we need to be honest with strangers we meet throughout our lives, and we need to be honest with ourselves. The first thought that comes to mind is not to lie. Yes, lying is dishonest, but so is taking advantage of something or someone so that we gain either profit or some other type of reward. As Christians, we should never be dishonest. This podcast explains the need for us to be honest. Learn how easy it can be to remain honest with Jesus in our hearts, how to avoid the devil’s temptations and how to live a more peaceful Christian life.

So many of us pray when we need something or something troubling us. We ask God in our prayers to help us, but most of us do not "Let God Handle It," when we don't, we typically do not achieve our goal. We pray to Jesus, asking him to help us, but as soon as we end our prayers, we start worrying again. That is not letting God handle it. We must learn to let go of the problem and trust God to handle it. On this podcast, learn the secret of how to Let God Handle It and where too many of us make the mistake of not letting go of our problems. God will handle everything for us, but only if we allow Him to.

How often have we heard someone say or have we said that’s not fair, or life is not fair? We all have feelings, and within those feelings, we have emotions ranging from extreme happiness and pleasure to anger, hurt, lust, and jealousy. Unfortunately, too many of us experience negative emotions, and they are not part of our Christian faith. But the bigger question is, “Why isn’t life fair?” The answer is simple; it can’t be. On this podcast, you will learn why life can’t be fair and how we, as Christians, are to deal with our daily lives. The Lord wants us to be happy, and we can be regardless of what we face. Let this podcast help you understand how the Lord can get you through everything because life is not fair.

We have all had a time or perhaps many times when someone we know was very unkind to us, said hurtful things, or worse yet, engaged in harmful actions that caused us great pain. When those things happen, we are upset; we could become depressed. And it affects us in many ways, like developing poor job performance, drifting away from those who love us, and even abandoning the Lord. But it works both ways. What about when we are cruel to others? How about when we say something hurtful or engaged in harmful actions toward someone? Is this being a good Christian? This podcast addresses how we should handle cruelty toward us and learn not to be cruel to others. Find out what the Bible says about when we are cruel to each other and find out how easy it is to let go of those negative emotions.

Many of us had a time when our faith was not as strong as it should be. We have doubts, and we start to slip away from the Lord. Faith is having a strong relationship with the Lord, seeing Godin others, doing things for others, and, most importantly, loving God with all our hearts and our neighbor. Yet, many of us have those moments, usually when something unexpected happens in our lives, that we let doubt take over, and soon we find ourselves drifting away from the Lord.On this podcast, learn how to deal with those feelings and how to avoid them from letting you lose your faith. Also, hear what Bishop Greg from the Archdiocese of Newark, NJ has to say to help those struggling with their faith.