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The very first line in Psalm 37 is: "Do not fret because of those who are evil..." Well I'm already feeling inadequate because I fret, stress and get horribly angry over those who are evil! In this TruthTalks podcast, Dr Christopher Peppler breaks down Psalm 37 for us in a manageable way and shows us how to use it to enhance our lives and put the wisdom written here into practice. If you would prefer to read the post this is based on, please click HERE. By the way, if you read Psalm 37, you will be pleased when you get to verse 17 and further, as it shows us how many delights WE have to look forward to and live in as children of God. TruthIsTheWord.com is non-profit and we rely on YOU to help us spread the word, so please like, comment, subscribe and interact with us. Please press the play button below to listen now or subscribe to TruthTalks on whatever you use to listen to your podcasts. Until next time, Admin

I remember when I (the admin) first heard about Maslow's hierarchy of needs - I probably nodded and thought "yes yes that makes sense" and then never REALLY went back to look at what this means to me as a Christian and someone trying to live in but not of this world. In this TruthTalks edition, Dr Christopher Peppler brings to light a whole new perspective on Maslow's theories, and it's a good one! Click on the play button below to listen now, and as always, interact with us in any manner you see fit, we love hearing from you. TruthIsTheWord.com is non-profit and we rely on YOU to help us spread the word, so please like, comment, subscribe and interact with us.

Do you have a church you can call "home"? In this TruthTalks message derived from THIS post, Dr Christopher Peppler let's us into his life by telling us what happened and why he found himself temporarily "homeless". Listen now by clicking on the play button below and don't forget to subscribe from wherever you get your podcasts. TruthIsTheWord.com is non-profit and we rely on YOU to help us spread the word, so please like, comment, subscribe and interact with us.

How do you feel about 2024? In this fascinating TruthTalks episode, Dr Christopher Peppler talks us through 2024 and what to expect. If you would prefer to read about it CLICK HERE or otherwise click on the play button below to listen to it now. TruthIsTheWord.com is non-profit and we rely on YOU to help us spread the word, so please like, comment, subscribe and interact with us. As always, please write, email or send us a note via courier pigeon ;P we always appreciate hearing from you. Until next time, Admin

Is God really good ALL the time? What about... ? In this TruthTalks audio Dr. Christopher Peppler addresses the "...?" of this sentence, so don't miss out and click on the play button below or download it from wherever you get your podcasts. If you would prefer to read the article this is based on you can do so here. Thank you for the comments, messages, and good will sent to TruthIsTheWord throughout 2023 - we appreciate you! May you all be blessed this season and the seasons to come. Admin

Matthew 6:14 - 15 says "For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins." So forgiveness is imperative if we want to be forgiven for all our own misdeeds. But how? In this TruthTalks podcast, based on the post HERE, Dr Christopher Peppler tackles this topic, and the process we need to go through in order to positively resolve unforgiveness issues, so be sure to listen by clicking on the play button below. TruthIsTheWord.com is non-profit and we rely on YOU to help us spread the word, so please like, comment, subscribe and interact with us.

Lately it hasn't been hard to imagine that Jesus' return is imminent and that the end of the world as we know it is just around the corner. Listen to Dr Christopher Peppler talking on this topic as he goes through what the bible tells us about it, and what we should do. Click on the play button below to listen now or read the article this TruthTalks audio is based on HERE. TruthIsTheWord.com is non-profit and we rely on YOU to help us spread the word, so please like, comment, subscribe and interact with us.

I bet most of you can recite "The Lord's Prayer" in your sleep, but here are some pertinent thinking points that you may not have considered. If you prefer reading the original post, you can find it HERE, otherwise click the play button to listen on this device and subscribe using your favourite podcast app. TruthIsTheWord.com is non-profit and we rely on YOU to help us spread the word, so please like, comment, subscribe and interact with us.

What do you do when you realise your homeland is on the brink of an Abyss? How do you deal with it as a God-fearing Christian? Do you: Keep out of politics (it's not your place you know) Pray quietly Listen to this TruthTalks podcast and then galvanize. I hope you chose number 3 ;) Click on the play button below to listen now or subscribe wherever you get your podcasts from. Alternatively, click HERE to read the original post. TruthIsTheWord.com is non-profit and we rely on YOU to help us spread the word, so please like, comment, subscribe and interact with us.

Do you realise just how quickly our values are changing? In this TruthTalks audio podcast, Dr Christopher Peppler looks at the stats on this, referencing a US poll that was done. Listen to what the values polled were and think about how important they are to YOU and whether you reflect them in your actions. If you would prefer to read about this, please see the original article HERE. Listen to this thought-provoking talk by clicking on the play button below. TruthIsTheWord.com is non-profit and we rely on YOU to help us spread the word, so please like, comment, subscribe and interact with us.

How much do YOU know about the latest in the technological AI field? Do you find it a lot to process, do you embrace the bytes or does it scare the bits out of you? In this TruthTalks podcast, Dr Christopher Peppler goes into detail about what it is and what it isn't and how, as Christians, we should feel about it and react to it. Click on the play button below or listen to it with your favourite podcast app. TruthIsTheWord.com is non-profit and we rely on YOU to help us spread the word, so please like, comment, subscribe and interact with us. Also feel free to contact us by commenting on TruthisTheWord.com. We look forward to hearing from you. Until next time, Admin

On Saturday the 6th of May 2023 Prince Charles was coronated. It got Dr Christopher Peppler thinking about the parallels between the King of England and the King of Kings. He looks at the correlation of both events, albeit 2000 years apart, and draws modern-day practical learnings for disciples like us. Click on the play button below to listen to this now, and be sure to check out all the other audio recordings and podcasts at truthistheword.com/audio-visual. TruthIsTheWord.com is non-profit and we rely on YOU to help us spread the word, so please like, comment, subscribe and interact with us.

What do you think about near-death experiences? Have you met or experienced anyone or do you in fact have a story about heaven to tell us? In this TruthTalks audio podcast Dr Christopher Peppler talks about the fascinating 'phenomenon' of having a near-death experience and gives us his Biblically-based opinion on it. If YOU have a story to share, please do so on Facebook, or on www.truthistheword.com just under the post. We look forward to hearing from you. TruthIsTheWord.com is non-profit and we rely on YOU to help us spread the word, so please like, comment, subscribe and interact with us.

Easter weekend is upon us again. I don’t much like the term ‘Easter’, but so many people refer to Passover Weekend by that name that I will let it stand … for now. Please note that I have included the podcast along with this post, so scroll down or look out for it on your pocast listening device The Sunday Service See the scene played out at countless Easter Sunday services throughout the world. The place is packed with three types of attendees. There are the: Committed followers of Jesus, Christmas-and Easter-attendance-only religious folks, Reluctant agnostic relatives. Some services are preceded by a hushed time of religious respect, but most are abuzz with happy and vocal people. The place is full of, “He has risen” with the response “He has risen indeed” accompanied by a brotherly hug, or the simple “Happy Easter” and a brisk handshake. There are happy hymns or clapping-accompanied spiritual songs, and then the preacher takes centre stage. Likely as not, he (or she) speaks about how Christ died for our sins and rose from the dead so that we might have life … or variations on that theme. Now my question is, how do the three types of attendees respond to this sort of message? Different Responses to the Easter Message The, hopefully, largest, group will respond with nods, beaming faces, and silent or proclaimed “Amens”. The Christmas and Easter brigade will most likely respond with self-satisfied semi-smiles manifesting a comfortable and pious “I don’t really care because I am a good religious person” attitude. The third group, the reluctant relatives, either doesn’t care or silently disagrees with the ‘gospel’ message. Members of both of the last two groups do not believe that they are sinners (Can’t even define true sin), doubt or repudiate the reliability of scripture, and don’t care much anyway. So, what should the preacher be telling them that will cause them to comprehend and be open to accepting? Closer to the bone, what can you be saying to them when you, a believer, sit at lunch with them afterwards? A Funny Story with a Powerful Message. A dear friend of mine sent me a dated video clip of a man telling the following story: One of the two thieves crucified to the left and right of Jesus arrives at the Pearly Gates. The angel on duty asks him why he should let him into heaven. The man replies that he really doesn’t know why. He had not read the scriptures, nor had he mixed with ‘church’ folk in Jerusalem. He hadn’t been baptised and he wasn’t even Jewish, so he just stared blankly at the angel. This flummoxed the angel who called for his supervisor. An important-looking angel arrived and asked the man: “Are you not clear on the doctrine of justification by faith?”. The man gave him the same confused look and so the Boss-angel said, “So why should I let you in?” And the man responded “I don’t know, but the man on the middle cross said I should come!” Jesus – It’s All About Jesus OK, so it’s a mildly funny story (especially in the way the man in the video clip told it) but it conveys a profound truth – It is all about Jesus. It is not about church attendance, observance of sacraments, family affiliation, or correct doctrine – its about Jesus! The Easter message is, or at least should be, about Jesus. Not the horror of the cross, nor the wonder of the empty tomb, but about the man who hung on the cross and who walked out of the open tomb - Jesus Christ of Nazareth. What Paul Has to Say In 1 Corinthians 1:18 – 2:5 the Apostle Paul develops some of the things I have been pointing to so far in this article. Here are parts of three verses cobbled together for effect: ‘For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing … Jews demand miraculous signs and Greeks look for wisdom but we preach Christ crucified: a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles … ’ In my example of the Easter Sunday service,

Last week we read about Revival and Revolution HERE. This week we get to hear Dr Christopher Peppler talking us through it in this TruthTalks podcast. If you would like to hear other posts in audio form, we have an extensive library HERE or look for us on your podcatcher of choice. TruthIsTheWord.com is non-profit and we rely on YOU to help us spread the word, so please like, comment, subscribe and interact with us.

Have you ever realised, sometimes too late, that you had missed an opportunity not knowing that it would be the last time you had it? Dr Christopher Peppler has, so have I, and so probably have you. Taken from THIS post, this TruthTalks podcast centres on how Jesus dealt with one of His last times, sharing a meal (the Passover with His disciples) and how we avoid missing ours. Due to copyright laws I can't add Mike + The Mechanics song "The living years", but give it a listen sometime, it says it all. But first, listen to THIS podcast *grin* TruthIsTheWord.com is non-profit and we rely on YOU to help us spread the word, so please like, comment, subscribe and interact with us.

Why Does Dark Matter; Matter? While scientists use physical and natural efforts in their attempts to find "God", spiritual people employ metaphysical and supernatural means as a way of encountering God. But is there any merit in the scientific approach and can it live arm-in-arm with spirituality? Dr Christopher Peppler answers all these questions in this TruthTalks podcast in which he verbally expands on THIS post. If you would like to listen to other podcasts and audio talks by Dr Peppler, please have a look HERE or subscribe using your favourite podcatcher. TruthIsTheWord.com is non-profit and we rely on YOU to help us spread the word, so please like, comment, subscribe and interact with us. Until next time :)

The nature of the bible is an important subject because it is so little understood by many of today’s Christians. This is how Dr Christopher Peppler starts off this TruthTalks podcast He then goes on to explain to us: What the bible is not What the bible is, and What we can do with this knowledge (practical applications). For further information on this topic go to www.truthistheword.com where the link will take you to all relevant articles, or consider buying the books Truth is the Word and Prayer, Power, and Proclamation on Kindle or paperback. TruthIsTheWord.com is non-profit and we rely on YOU to help us spread the word, so please like, comment, subscribe and interact with us.

What we believe, largely determines how we live. Have you ever wondered: What exactly theology is, and Why it's so important? If you have, then you will enjoy this TruthTalks podcast episode where Dr. Christopher Peppler addresses these and many other issues around theology. Based on his article written HERE you may come to appreciate why theology is so important to us all - theologians and non-theologians alike. Press the play button to listen now, or download this episode and please support us on whatever channels you have access to. TruthIsTheWord.com is non-profit and we rely on YOU to help us spread the word, so please like, comment, subscribe and interact with us. Until next time, admin

Have you ever read a book that has completely changed your perspective on everything? That has opened your mind to a new way of thinking? In this TruthTalks podcast, Dr Christopher Peppler tells us about 9 books that have played pivotal roles in his life, both before becoming a Christian right up to being a Theologian. We would love you to let us know what books have impacted YOU so feel free to drop us a note. TruthIsTheWord.com is non-profit and we rely on YOU to help us spread the word, so please like, comment, subscribe and interact with us. Please press play to listen now or download this TruthTalks message. You can also subscribe to ensure you don't miss the next one. Until next time, Admin