When you look around at what's happening in the world, does it look to you like things are all falling apart or are they all falling together?

Your view depends upon what you know about what's often called "the End Times."

A few weeks ago, a ceasefire and hostage exchange was declared in the Middle East. This past year, the number of devastating earthquakes, famines, fires, volcanoes, and floods has becoming alarming. Depending upon the source, the numbers are either increasing or the devastation from the present occurrences has become catastrophic.

Matthew records Jesus telling about the "last days." Today, we see that some of the things have already taken place. And John's recording in Revelation reads like today's headlines. However, Matthew 24:6 says "See that you're not alarmed..."

So, what do we do when we recognize all of these things are happening?

Luke tells us of Jesus' words, "Now when these things begin to take place, straighten up and raise your heads, because your redemption is drawing near."

Look up! Don't get all bent out of shape looking around. God is in control and is faithful to keep us in His care.

When it comes to sports, coaches are always preaching "fundamentals."

When it comes to faith, there are some things that are "raw fundamentals." And what makes these three aspects of faith "raw?" It's the fact that we can't experience them with our senses. It takes belief established on the foundation of the Word. Raw faith.

Hebrews 11:6 says, "And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that He exists and that he rewards those who seek Him."

This podcast deals with these three aspects of raw faith and how God is trustworthy to honor our "faith functioning." As we grow in the exercise of our faith, especially in these three areas, we walk in faith in a whole new level.

Do you want to stay a nominal Christian or do you want to see the Father honored through your walk and His glory revealed to the lost and dying in this present age? If you excel in this raw faith, the day you see Jesus face to face will be awesome as you see the accomplishments of your faithfulness.

Ever get messed up in your "thinker, feeler, chooser?"

We all do. But the Word says "there's a better way!"

People think we're made up of body, soul, and spirit when Paul, one of the most brilliant people ever to walk the earth told us we are spirit, soul, and body.

Our "earth suit," as Jay eloquently puts it, isn't the primary part of our being. In fact, it's the only part of us that is temporary. The spirit and the soul are eternal, which is why we need to get our priorities straight as to our makeup.

So, how do we operate in the correct order? It all has to do with our spirits, demonic spirits, and the Holy Spirit. Jesus said He would send the One who would lead us into all truth. So, if we let our spirits operate under the Holy Spirit's control and we constantly have our minds renewed by the Word, then our lives will reflect the awesomeness of the character of Jesus Christ.