Real Life Radio with Jack Hibbs

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that when we fail to think of design, we fail to include God in our plans for life. Whether we have plenty, or in lack, we can be taken up by materialism, not seeing that everything is a gift given by God.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that we often forget how it all begins with God, and the blessing that comes when we’re generous with what we have. Wealth is not the issue, it’s what we do with it that makes all the difference to God.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that the older son in this parable was angry that his younger brother was restored. He didn’t realize his behavior was just as rebellious, refusing to defend his father’s love and mercy towards his youngest.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that fathers, including God the father, can be extravagant towards their children. But, when the child rebels, the father’s love must confront their sin.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that in our youth, we think that life would be better on our own. But, when we come to our senses, the father who has held back his rescue, can now rejoice. God will use difficulty to correct us and lead us towards repentance.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that, as hard as this sounds, suffering can be a good thing. When we trust God with our prodigal children, no matter how old they are, we let the pain do its work, and the outcome could be promising.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that when the prodigal decides to reject authority, many things can happen. The household becomes unstable, and the family unit can implode. The prodigal may have to bear hardship and suffering, but hope is on the other side.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that we are all prodigal at certain times in our lives, but we can also turn it around, and be prodigal with love, like the Father has towards us.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches us that we cannot come to God with conditions. “I will follow you if you do this or that.” Apart from God, we set ourselves up as a god. It never works. When we come to Him with a humble and pure heart, He will never turn us away.

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that real love, the kind of love that God has for us, is not a feeling, it’s a choice. It's an eternal love, regardless of emotions, fading physical beauty, or sickness. It’s not based on happiness, but to make us holy through service, and adoration.