Power To Cope With Too Much Confidence
This is the story of Mike, the New York State Patrolman who became a homicide detective during the last 22 years of his career with the police. This man loved his job—and his memories of the “family” the police all were to one another (keeping each other’s back, if you will) brings a sense of their affection and camaraderie that was unforgettable. Mike found he was able to be “hard” in the face of some of the most horrific death situations—but it was “hard” on his family as well. The man had little use for religious “acting.” (He knew the double lives many so-called clergy kept.) But the day came that his praying wife longed to see. Her words…that they would not always be together… were the key that awakened him to investigate. He found truth, God’s truth, to be irresistible. It changed his hardness against God into deep repentance for having waited so long to let God and His word become his confidence! You’ll love this one!
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Power To Cope Searching For A Real Family
Dan’s story touches your own bewildered heart, as you realize there ARE children raised in cars, with food thrown to them as though they are animals, and punishments including being kept in bed for months at a time–with no protection from those who are called their parents. Longing changed to growing up way too fast with determination to be different and live above his past. Between army and a girl friend’s Christian family who gave him respect–plus a very wise pastor–Dan was introduced to life with a real family–like a love gift from God’s heart. His prayer at the end gives reason for his sharing. Do listen!
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Power To Cope Since Viet Nam
Stuart Griffin headed to military service after high school, certain he’d have more control over what he would accomplish in his life. Somehow it didn’t work out as he planned. Drug usage and alcohol, always plentiful both in and out of the service somehow turned his life upside down. Getting back to the States after the war, his search for answers led him to Europe and a cave where others were on a mission to find out about god from a youthful guru. His search was serious, but somehow God Himself got through to him with very clear instructions that he was on the wrong path in his search. Years later, with a family, again God spoke–warning him. In time he accepted the warning. . . .Though his life has included some tough losses, Stuart found deliverance, found a path to peace that has lasted…and announced on Power To Cope the upcoming release of his first book this Fall. . . There wasn’t time to hear of God’s more recent leadings and miracles in Stuart’s life and walk with God. There will be a Part 2 in the days ahead.
Part 2 is here: http://radio.powertocope.org/power-to-cope-since-viet-nam-part-2/
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Power to Cope Needing Direction and Protection
Veteran Pastor and Missionary Glen Hill shares stories of specific direction from God—via Bible passages and impressions— plus awesome moments of protection . There was a promise early on in Glen’s walk with God that he felt was a message from God to him (in Matthew 10: 19) after he’d asked God if he should accept an invitation to speak “up front” for Him. Glen understood that he didn’t need to be worried about speaking publicly, that God would give him just the answers needed. Now, decades later, THAT was tested on this program as Glen was repeatedly challenged to explain to the listeners of Power To Cope some “Why’s” about God’s dealing with humanity. He stood the test well, and listeners afterwards told how they were blessed hearing his answers to questions some have had about some of the tragedies of life that God has permitted. You’ll be blessed hearing this one… His answers may help you to trust God as he does.
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Power to Cope with Economic Disaster
A timely personal testimony from someone (Martha) who moved from affluence into near bankruptcy while investing an inheritance in trying to bless others. When reality sank in that money at times is simply a test for the obedient child of God, it changed the picture from frustration to peace while God still lead the way.
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Power to Cope When You Feel Left Alone
Mary Paulson Lauda, a businesswoman who worked alongside her husband for years, built up funds which they both delighted in sharing with others. Then the devastating day came while mountain climbing far from home. The shock of her husband’s sudden death tested every fibre of Mary’s being. But years of serving and trusting God carried her through. When the shock passed she faithfully continued her daily time of devotion and constant prayer. Now 94 years young she looks back at a life filled with philanthropy, totally modest about the wisdom God has given in guiding her who to help and what to support with the financial blessings she has received. She understands that all she has belongs to God and she must be careful very careful with what is His. The secret of coping from her testimony is obvious: Whether it be the horror of the sudden loss of a husband or caring for her dying daughter, one doesn’t have to live dwelling in sorrow and loneliness. Mary looks up and looks around, living by His strength helping others.
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Power to Cope Resolving Childhood Stress
Geoffrey Young had times when he was young when he simply felt alone. Though he was one of eight children he still didn’t find help or answers when his parents had differences and their talk was of divorce. He didn’t seem to have anyone to confide in–but he had a place, a solitary spot by a hollow tree. And there God met him. That tender story was his first very personal encounter with the reality of God, but it was not to be his last. During this program, Geoff addresses his anger issues and the wrongness of accepting blame for deeds he did not cause. But something very real did happen to him that was to turn his life arround. And it had everything to do with Geoff becoming a man ready to lead other (perhaps lonely) persons into an encounter with God as well. He might even lead you!
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Power to Cope Sharing My Faith With My Muslim Friends
Here is an unusual story from a man who has clearly responded to inner proddings to his faith. Peter was born into a nominally religious home, in a Muslim country, where his Christian faith was not a big issue in his life. He grew up speaking Arabic, with children from the Moslem community his best friends. He and would visit their mosques and read from their Quran and learned what their beliefs meant to them. Later however, as Christ became more meaningful to him, he felt impelled to share what he knows with the people who have been his friends all his life. But his life has included stress in developing a path to the heart of people who have been so dear to him. God has been with him through it all. Do take time to listen…
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Power to Cope As A Repairman
Power to Cope As A Repairman may leave you with insights that are totally unexpected. By common consent among those for whom Dan Thomas has shared his practical skills, since he has a reputation as being a person who can “fix” or build anything, Dan’s experiences have been wide ranging and at times breathless. Try going through electrocution, for example! But the keys he shares to living a peace-filled Christian life just as this program comes to a close may be as life-changing for you as they have been for him! Stay tuned. . .
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