Everyday Truth with Kurt Skelly

Dealing with complainers

This episode features great leadership lessons to remember, especially when people offer groundless complaints. Leaders provide opportunities instead of handouts. They understand how to navigate complaints constructively. Listen in!

A bold and brave sisterhood

Few people have ever heard the compelling story of the daughters of Zelophehad, but what a story it is! Hear the exciting story of how a band of sisters made a huge difference for their own family and for the families of countless others.

I don’t deserve this!

Typically these are words of complaint. But if we’re honest, so many of life’s incredible blessings come undeserved. The descendants of Joseph learned this in a big way! Check out how in today’s episode.

Who would you allow to marry your daughter?

Caleb had high standards for his future son-in-law! Some really great stories are tucked away in otherwise obscure passages of Scripture. Learn about a young couple whom God used in a tremendous way in the future. What qualities did they have, and what can we learn from them?

When your dreams are put on hold

What would you do if you suffered a 45 year delay to your most treasured life’s ambition? What if the delay were not even your fault? Learn about one man who didn’t let it discourage him in the least!

One lifetime is not enough.

God often uses one generation to secure the opportunities of the next. Instead of worrying about what I get, I should be far more concerned about what I do and whom I serve.

Stop. Think. Count.

If we aren’t careful, we will bulldog ourselves along in life without taking time to recount the ways by which God has blessed us. Stopping, thinking, and recounting provide the benefit of itemizing God’s blessings and incentivizing future obedience.

Don’t underestimate your opponent!

Joshua faced a formidable foe. (And so do we!) Not only were they entrenched in fortified cities, but they were now unified in their opposition. And they had tanks! OK, not real tanks, but the most advanced equipment of the day. How did God help Joshua both identify and neutralize the advantage of his enemy?

Don’t celebrate until the game is over!

We’ve all seen footage of a team that has prematurely celebrated victory, only to end up losing. Joshua was tempted to do just that when he had the enemy kings right where he wanted them. Wisely, he didn’t take the shortcut to honor; he finished the job!

What if you could actually add hours to your day? What would you do with them?

Did you know that Joshua actually prayed for and received such a blessing? This might be the procrastinator’s favorite miracle! Don’t expect a repeat miracle, but do expect to learn something about the value of your own time.