The Word To Stand On For Life · Word To Stand On For Life

FRI APR 10, 2026 W PASTOR RON ARBAUGH OF CALVARY CHAPEL

April 10, 2026·52 min·4 clips

Pastor Ken says wishing God were 'fair' about original sin is actually a terrible idea — fair means death for everyone.

Time goes by fast. The pastor answering Lori does not treat that as a throwaway complaint about packed calendars. Grace is where he starts. He tells listeners to look back at the times Jesus has given grace again and again, because hard seasons have a way of making people forget. When life gets heavier, the believer needs to rehearse what the Lord has already done. Opportunity stays practical here. Making the most of every opportunity means letting remembered mercy pull a person into obedience today. With Lori, he keeps it simple. Nobody knows much about the time ahead, so the time in hand matters. Then the church calendar enters the answer. Serving Jesus in church can split a year into one planned stretch after another. Women's retreat, spring break, Easter, graduation, summer, VBS, men's retreat, Thanksgiving, and Christmas come quickly. He is not scolding busyness. He is warning that even good ministry rhythms can swallow a year before anyone notices. So the push is gentle but firm: plan the work, serve well, and keep the spiritual purpose from getting buried under the schedule. The close turns toward the gospel. Pastor Ken says he is filling in for Pastor Ron, then says a sinful man needs forgiveness. Jesus remains the point. The final counsel is ordinary, which is part of its charm: go to church, hear God's Word, share Jesus' love, and maybe somebody gets saved.

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A grounded Friday Bible show about time, daily faith, and putting the Word into practice.

The Word to Stand on for Life stays close to Bible teaching, doctrine, church life, and the practical work of following Jesus. The live call in setup gives it an easy, pastoral feel, and the Friday edition spends real time on reflection and on making the most of each day.

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