The glory of the past and shame of sin are the first two reasons discussed in last week’s episode (#53) on why you might be stagnant in your faith. This week’s reasons: You are consumed by their past to the point of being blinded to your future

Five To Focus 53. 4 Reasons For Stagnant Faith

Dec 3rd, 2018 6m 38s

The glory of the past and shame of sin are the first two reasons discussed in this episode on why you might be stagnant in your faith. Next week, Ryan will discuss another two reasons. Let this be an opportunity for personal reflection to see i

Five To Focus 52. Press On Despite the Past

Nov 26th, 2018 5m 30s

A race in 1954 is a good illustration of what Paul is talking about in Philippians 3:14. Take five minutes to focus on pressing on in your faith in Jesus without looking back and possibly missing the blessing of serving Him. FeedbackIf you ha

Five To Focus 51. A Concise Meaning of Life and Death

Nov 12th, 2018 5m 26s

In one short sentence, Paul tells us what life and death are all about! Let this episode encourage you that whether life or death, it is about Jesus.Scripture: Philippians 1:21-24.FeedbackIf you have a suggested topic for an episode of Fiv

Five To Focus 50. The Struggle of Persevering

Nov 5th, 2018 4m 56s

You might be wondering somewhat the same thing: Why should I keep on living in the faith? Or maybe even: Why do I still have to be on this earth? What we learn from Paul is this: the motivation to keep striving for Christ has no place for selfi

Five To Focus 49. It Has Been Granted To You

Oct 29th, 2018 4m 35s

If you have been given the chance to know the Creator of the Universe, to be forgiven of your sins, to be declared righteous by God through Christ, to receive the eternal reward of heaven instead of the eternal punishment of torment in hell upo

Five To Focus 48. Living Worthy of the Gospel Despite Opposition

Oct 22nd, 2018 4m 44s

Are you living a life worthy of the gospel? Can people look at your life and see that you are living by the truth of God’s Word? Or will they look at your life and see that you are living in sin and there really isn’t anything different in you

Five To Focus 47. You Are A Citizen of Heaven

Oct 16th, 2018 5m 6s

Here is our command: fulfill all the duties devolving upon you as a member of the body of Christ. This episode looks at Philippians 1:27 to begin focusing on the truth that you are citizen of heaven and are commanded to live like it! Feedbac

Five To Focus 46. It Is Well With My Soul

Oct 8th, 2018 6m 25s

Horatio Spafford wrote this hymn during a time of severe grief. Listen to the story behind my favorite hymn, and a little fact about it that I didn’t know until I prepared for this episode.FeedbackIf you have a suggested topic for an episode

Five To Focus 45. You Are A Partaker Of Grace

Oct 1st, 2018 5m 40s

Last week, we looked at one of our identities as a believer in the local church—we are partners in the gospel. Today we continue that theme by looking at another aspect of our identity within the body of Christ as Paul tells us in Philippians 1

Five To Focus 44. You Are A Partner In the Gospel

Sep 24th, 2018 6m 28s

Church is not an activity on your calendar that you get points for attending. It’s part of who you are as a partner in the gospel. Learn from Paul in Philippians 1:5 to discover more of your identity within the community of believers called the

Five To Focus 43. The Joy in Being Justified

Sep 17th, 2018 5m 34s

Find joy in knowing what it means to be justified by God. Scriptures quoted in this episode: Romans 8:33-34, Matthew 4:17, and 2 Corinthians 5:21. FeedbackIf you have a suggested topic for an episode of Five To Focus, simply fill out this fo

Five To Focus 42. Overcoming the Fear of Speaking Out For Christ

Sep 11th, 2018 5m

Be encouraged! God’s Word is authoritative for our lives, and the Holy Spirit will help you know what to say in the moment.FeedbackIf you have a suggested topic for an episode of Five To Focus, simply fill out this form. If you would like to

Five To Focus 41. Practicing Praying Scripture- Psalm 144.1

Sep 3rd, 2018 7m 4s

Ryan walks through Psalm 144:1 to show how you can pray through Scripture. This based on Dr. Don Whitney’s book Praying the Bible.FeedbackIf you have a suggested topic for an episode of Five To Focus, simply fill out this form. If you would l

Quick August Update

Aug 1st, 2018 1m 16s

FeedbackIf you have a suggested topic for an episode of Five To Focus, simply fill out this form. If you would like to discuss this episode, you may comment on this post or interact with @rstro on Twitter.

Five To Focus 40. Wages According to Labor

Jul 30th, 2018 4m 47s

The most encouraging truth you might hear today is what Paul wrote in 1 Corinthians 3:8. You will be rewarded according to your labor, not according to the growth. We need to persevere in our service to God even if we get disappointed with what

Five To Focus 39. Remember What the Lord Has Done

Jul 17th, 2018 5m 40s

Never forget. We hear those words spoken about September 11, 2001, but they can be a powerful help for you in times of trouble when you remember what the Lord has done.FeedbackIf you have a suggested topic for an episode of Five To Focus, s

Five To Focus 38. Fight Your Struggles With Firm Faith

Jul 2nd, 2018 6m 7s

1 Peter 5:6-9 is the passage referred to in this episode to help you see why standing firm in your faith is the way to combat the striggles Satan presents in your life. See the connection between your faith and Satan’s attempt to devour you.

Five To Focus 37. Wait on the Lord

Jun 25th, 2018 5m 12s

When the Bible tells us to wait on the Lord, it is talking about a hopeful trust and dependence that the Lord will work out His good and perfect will. This episode is 4 of 4 of the natural worship service order seen in Psalm 33. FeedbackIf

Five To Focus 36. Don’t Throw Marshmallows at A Brick Wall

Jun 18th, 2018 4m 17s

The counsel of the Lord and His plans stand forever. In a chaotic world, v.18 tells us that we can be thankful that God has his eye on those who fear him and who hope in his steadfast love. This episode is 3 of 4 of the natural worship service

Five To Focus 35. Praise God for His Powerful Word

Jun 11th, 2018 5m

If God’s Word brought forth everything in this earth and in the heavens, then surely His Word that we can read can transform our lives as we live it out! This episode is 2 of 4 of the natural worship service order seen in Psalm 33. Feedback

Five To Focus 34. Tie-Dye Shirts and Your Heart for Worship

Jun 5th, 2018 5m 21s

When you live in this state of praise, your relationship with the Lord is constantly refreshed. This episode is 1 of 4 of the natural worship service order seen in Psalm 33. FeedbackIf you have a suggested topic for an episode of Five To Fo

Five to Focus 33. Jesus: For His Glory or Your Greed?

May 21st, 2018 5m

Are you willing to praise Jesus no matter the cost? Or do you just go through the motions and think more about what’s in it for you? In other words, are you willing to humble yourself or are you looking to be exalted?Scripture Reference: Mar

Five To Focus 32. I’m Scared To Adopt

May 14th, 2018 5m 40s

Moses and Gideon are examples of how to be faithful in serving the Lord even if you feel timid. Ryan’s quick testimony of fear through the process of adopting some of his children can be applicable to your fearful situations and help encourage

Five To Focus 31. Getting Out of Low Places (Part 2): Trusting God

May 7th, 2018 5m 20s

Judges 6 brings us to part 2 of Gideon’s example: trusting in God because He is faithful. His character is trustworthy. FeedbackIf you have a suggested topic for an episode of Five To Focus, simply fill out this form. If you would like to dis