Keep Moving Forward - Christian Guidance for Living a Life of Perseverance

Thom O'Leary (ThomOleary.org)

If you're looking for guidance and inspiration, you're in the right place. Life is full of questions and decisions - some big, some small. Thom O'Leary give practical everyday guidance and inspiration from a Christian faith perspective. Whether you're a Christian, or just curious about a positive way to bring God into your life, you'll find Thom's gentle positive messages helpful. No guilt or fear. Just inspiration and guidance based on a loving God. We all make mistakes in life, and that's okay - God still loves you. All of you is welcome here. Experience how faith can be a positive and inspiring part of your life.To listen to more episodes or to make a donation to help support these podcasts, please visit: ThomOleary.org

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Having faith when things are hard

Having faith when things are hard

God gives us the definition of faith. He says, "Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see."If life is hard right now and you need God's help, listen to this week's podcast.Honestly, when we're going through a hard time, it's hard to be sure and certain of anything.But that is where faith needs to kick in!And our starting point has to be that we know that we know that we know the Lord is good.Discover the power of faith when things are hard!www.thomoleary.org/category/messagesBlessings,ThomP.S. If these weekly messages are helpful to you, please consider clicking the link and making a small donation to help me keep these going:Click to Donate

Having faith when things are hard

Having faith when things are hard

God gives us the definition of faith. He says, "Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see."If life is hard right now and you need God's help, listen to this week's podcast.Honestly, when we're going through a hard time, it's hard to be sure and certain of anything.But that is where faith needs to kick in!And our starting point has to be that we know that we know that we know the Lord is good.Discover the power of faith when things are hard!www.thomoleary.org/category/messagesBlessings,ThomP.S. If these weekly messages are helpful to you, please consider clicking the link and making a small donation to help me keep these going:Click to Donate

Uncommon Gratefulness

Uncommon Gratefulness

I have never met a grateful person who was not happy. And also true, I have never met a happy person who wasn't grateful. Join me to learn the surprising way that gratitude can change your life.Let's raise the bar, and discover what it really means to be set apart from the crowd and have uncommon gratefulness!www.thomoleary.org/category/messages Blessings,ThomP.S. If these weekly messages are helpful to you, please consider clicking the link and making a small donation to help me keep these going:Click to Donate

Three paths: Shame, Worry, Faith

Three paths: Shame, Worry, Faith

There are many paths to take in life. Yet there are three paths that people seem to choose from.The path of shame, the path of worry, and the path of faith. Join me this week to discover what path you are on (and also how to change it).What I can guarantee you is you are on one of those paths. Two of the paths get you stuck in life.However, one path brings in the greatest possibilities. Let's discover how to get you on the right path!www.thomoleary.org/category/messages Blessings,ThomP.S. If these weekly messages are helpful to you, please consider clicking the link and making a small donation to help me keep these going:Click to Donate

What God says about life's trials

What God says about life's trials

Jesus warned us that while living life out on earth we would have trials, tribulations, and sorrow. Join me for this week's message on how to handle trials.He tips us off about what life will have this side of eternity, but he also offers great hope in the midst of whatever we're walking through. Let's find out what God says about handling trials!"www.thomoleary.org/category/messages Blessings,ThomP.S. If these weekly messages are helpful to you, please consider clicking the link and making a small donation to help me keep these going:Click to Donate

Doing the right thing – Even when it's hard

Doing the right thing – Even when it's hard

Life is so filled with choices. Day in and day out, we come to a crossroads, where we have to decide to do the right thing, or not. Join me for this week's message on following God's guidance for hard choices.What we need to discover is that it really does pay to do the right thing. Let's find out what God's heart is on why we need to do the right thing... even when it's hard!www.thomoleary.org/category/messages Blessings,ThomP.S. If these weekly messages are helpful to you, please consider clicking the link and making a small donation to help me keep these going:Click to Donate

Just take the next step

Just take the next step

When someone starts a cross-country race, they can't see the finish line when they take the first step from the starting line. When someone is climbing a new mountain, they don't know what the mountaintop looks like when they take the first step to the climb. Join me this week in learning how to reach BIG goals when you feel far from the end.When you pursue a God sized dream, you may not know how to get there or what it fully looks like. But the first thing you have to do is just take the next step!Join me for learning what God says about taking this step.www.thomoleary.org/category/messages Blessings,ThomP.S. If these weekly messages are helpful to you, please consider clicking the link and making a small donation to help me keep these going:Click to Donate

The Key to Healthy Relationships

The Key to Healthy Relationships

Isn't it true that any relationship can go bad in a hot second? We say the wrong thing, we do the wrong thing and sparks are flying! God has some very interesting insight on dealing with this - Join me for this week's podcast to learn more.God has truth that works in any kind of relationship, whether it's a romantic relationship, a friendship, or with a family member - God's plan works! Let's discover God's keys to healthy relationships.www.thomoleary.org/category/messages Blessings,ThomP.S. If these weekly messages are helpful to you, please consider clicking the link and making a small donation to help me keep these going:Click to Donate

Everything will be okay

Everything will be okay

We've heard that phrase before, "everything will be okay." However, there's something in us that kicks back and says, "But will it be okay?" Join me this week to hear how God responds to this.We certainly all have a lot of question marks in our lives, but God answers the question, "Why is it going to be okay?!" Let's discover that everything will be okay.www.thomoleary.org/category/messages Blessings,ThomP.S. If these weekly messages are helpful to you, please consider clicking the link and making a small donation to help me keep these going:Click to Donate

Worrying is one of those things in life that can prevent us from moving forward. Worrying prevents us from being at our best and walking out God's plan for our lives. Join me this week to learn how God guides us to overcome worry!Jesus talked about "how" to stop worrying. There are five things we have to believe so that we can stop worrying. Let's do it!www.thomoleary.org/category/messages Blessings,ThomP.S. If these weekly messages are helpful to you, please consider clicking the link and making a small donation to help me keep these going:Click to Donate

Forgiving When It's Hard

Forgiving When It's Hard

Let's be honest, forgiving people who have hurt us, is possibly one of the most challenging things to do in life. Join me for this week's message on how we can feel better by forgiving, even when it's hard or seems undeserved.But when we do forgive people, our life is so much better! Sadly, unforgiveness leads to bitterness and bitterness is like cancer to the soul. You can't see it but it's eating you away. So let's boldly go where most people don't go, and grab a hold of God's word on forgiving others. You'll be so glad you did!www.thomoleary.org/category/messages Blessings,ThomP.S. If these weekly messages are helpful to you, please consider clicking the link and making a small donation to help me keep these going:Click to Donate

It's time to forgive yourself

It's time to forgive yourself

We've all blown it. We've all made mistakes. We all have regrets. And because of that, there are so many of us who can't forgive ourselves. Join me for this week's message on how to feel God's forgiveness.Holding on to guilt or regret is tragic, as it will keep you stuck. Let's find out how God, not only empowers us, but also calls us to experience forgiveness!www.thomoleary.org/category/messages Blessings,ThomP.S. If these weekly messages are helpful to you, please consider clicking the link and making a small donation to help me keep these going:Click to Donate

Dealing with Uncertainty

Dealing with Uncertainty

We certainly live in uncertain times. Truth be known, we really don't know what tomorrow holds. If you've ever felt unsure about making a decision or moving forward, click to join me for this week's message.When things are uncertain, unpredictable, or unreliable, it can make us really apprehensive about moving forward. Let's discover together what God says about dealing with uncertainty.www.thomoleary.org/category/messages Blessings,ThomP.S. If these weekly messages are helpful to you, please consider clicking the link and making a small donation to help me keep these going:Click to Donate

What is your God-given gift?

What is your God-given gift?

Every gift that you have is from God. However, you may not know what all your gifts are. Join me and discover your God-Given gift.God has a unique way to shape you and empower you to do great things and to live out your purpose by giving you gifts. Let's figure out what your God-given gift is!www.thomoleary.org/category/messages Blessings,ThomP.S. If these weekly messages are helpful to you, please consider clicking the link and making a small donation to help me keep these going:Click to Donate

Seeing Your Dreams Come True

Seeing Your Dreams Come True

Each one of us has a dream in our heart. Probably multiple dreams. Did you know that God wants to have you see your dreams come true? Join me this week to learn how God will help you with your dreams.God has a plan for you and wants you to be hopeful, and know that your future dream is in his hands. Let's find out what God has to say about seeing your dreams come true!www.thomoleary.org/category/messages Blessings,ThomP.S. If these weekly messages are helpful to you, please consider clicking the link and making a small donation to help me keep these going:Click to Donate

Dealing with disappointment

Dealing with disappointment

Every one of us deals with disappointment. Unmet expectations, wrongs we've done and wrongs done to us. Join me to learn how God guides us to deal with disappointment more easily.In fact, God has a supernatural plan to deal with it. Let's go!www.thomoleary.org/category/messages Blessings,ThomP.S. If these weekly messages are helpful to you, please consider clicking the link and making a small donation to help me keep these going:Click to Donate

Defining Success

Defining Success

Many people have different definitions of what success is, and looks like. But it probably makes sense to get a hold of how God defines success. Let's find out what God has to say about defining success for our lives!www.thomoleary.org/category/messages Blessings,ThomP.S. If these weekly messages are helpful to you, please consider clicking the link and making a small donation to help me keep these going:Click to Donate

God's secret to solving problems

God's secret to solving problems

Life is always serving up problems. If you have ever felt stuck about how to deal with a problem, click to hear God's secrets to solving our problems.It's easy to find ourselves discouraged, or just not knowing what to do. However, God has the secret to solving our problems!www.thomoleary.org/category/messages Blessings,ThomP.S. If these weekly messages are helpful to you, please consider clicking the link and making a small donation to help me keep these going:Click to Donate

Getting rid of negative thoughts

Getting rid of negative thoughts

Negative thoughts that bombard our minds can be crippling. Those thoughts can prevent us from moving forward in life. Join me to learn what God teaches us about how to get rid of these negative thoughts.The good news is, God gave us the ability in our brains to filter our own thoughts. It's time to overcome the negative thoughts!www.thomoleary.org/category/messages Blessings,ThomP.S. If these weekly messages are helpful to you, please consider clicking the link and making a small donation to help me keep these going:Click to Donate

When you're feeling exhausted

When you're feeling exhausted

We have all been there. Tired, worn out, and out of gas. The reality is that we can feel physically exhausted, emotionally exhausted, and spiritually exhausted. Click to learn how God says we can overcome feeling burnt out and feel good again. What do we do when we are exhausted? God gives us the answer. Join me today to learn how. www.thomoleary.org/category/messages Blessings,Thom P.S. If these weekly messages are helpful to you, please consider clicking the link and making a small donation to help me keep these going:Click to Donate

You are a blessing in this world

You are a blessing in this world

Throughout history, God has a recognizable pattern. He takes each person and brings them to a place for a people with a plan and a purpose. Click to learn how to discover God's role and purpose for you in your life.God wants to empower you to understand that you are a blessing in this world! God says, "I will bless you… And you will be a blessing!"www.thomoleary.org/category/messages Blessings,ThomP.S. If these weekly messages are helpful to you, please consider clicking the link and making a small donation to help me keep these going:Click to Donate