Covetousness is a root that produces bad fruit. The solution is to set our desires on the Lord Jesus Christ (Exodus 20:17).For other resources from Ed including sermons, articles and the Faith Foundations video series for new believers, visit

The Root of Greed and Stealing

Nov 18th, 2021 4m 38s

“You Shall Not Covet” or crave more deals with why we do things not just what we do. It is frightening what people would do for a million dollars (Exodus 20:17).The survey of what people would do for a million dollars is from James Patterson a

Four Reasons We Lie

Nov 15th, 2021 3m 51s

What makes us lie? What should we do about it?For more on lying and the Ninth Commandment see Ep. 219:https://youtu.be/CRga9UAiEdUTruthTalk publishes every Monday and Thursday at 6 a.m. on YouTube and as a podcast. For other resources from

Should I Lie? How I Can Know if Lying Is OK

Nov 11th, 2021 4m 7s

To lie is to intend to deceive someone. Guidelines are given when it comes to gray areas regarding lying (Exodus 20:16). TruthTalk publishes every Monday and Thursday at 6 a.m. on YouTube and as a podcast. For other resources from Ed includin

5 Excuses We Make for Stealing

Nov 8th, 2021 4m 21s

There are five common rationalizations we use to justify stealing. As believers justified by God, we want to act differently (Exodus 20: 15). (The first none is in the introduction and then I list four).Related: To find out some ways that you

You’re Probably Stealing and Don’t Know It: A Closer Look at the 8th Commandment

Nov 4th, 2021 5m

Surprisingly common activities that are actually stealing and what you should do about it (Exodus 20:15).TruthTalk publishes every Monday and Thursday at 6 a.m. on YouTube and as a podcast. For other resources from Ed including sermons, artic

God’s Purpose for Sex: Marriage and Adultery

Nov 1st, 2021 4m 20s

God created sex to be enjoyed within marriage and forbids adultery in the Seventh Commandment (Exodus 20:14).Related: For a fun and easy way to remember the Ten Commandments using your fingers, see Ep 201: https://youtu.be/1svDiM4GXowTruthTa

How Anger Can be a Form of Murder

Oct 28th, 2021 4m

Not only are actions such as murder sin, but holding anger against someone can be a form of murder. How should we deal with our anger? (Exodus 20:13).For more on murder and the Sixth Commandment see Episode 214:https://youtu.be/w_IDPPt5z7ETr

What ‘Do Not Murder’ Does and Does Not Mean

Oct 25th, 2021 4m

Learn what the Seventh Commandment covers, what it does not cover and the implications of being mad in the image of God (Exodus 20:13).TruthTalk publishes every Monday and Thursday at 6 a.m. on YouTube and as a podcast. For other resources fr

Do You Honor Your Parents? How to Observe the Fifth Commandment

Oct 21st, 2021 4m 55s

What it means to honor your father and mother (Exodus 20:12).TruthTalk publishes every Monday and Thursday at 6 a.m. on YouTube and as a podcast. For other resources from Ed including sermons, articles and the Faith Foundations video series f

This Hidden Danger Can Destroy You: You Need Rest!

Oct 18th, 2021 4m 41s

Sum: Take a day off and learn to rest or you could paly a hefty price (Exodus 20:8-11). Related: Episode 207- More Pain Lessons: https://youtu.be/E12-XdDU1HITruthTalk publishes every Monday and Thursday at 6 a.m. on YouTube and as a podcast.

Worship on Saturday? When and How to Worship

Oct 14th, 2021 5m 6s

Why we worship on Sunday rather than on the Sabbath as given in the Fourth Commandment and how we are to worship (Exodus 20:8).Related: Are There Sabbath Rules for Today, Ep. 210: https://youtu.be/LYE5p7Vnw3sTruthTalk publishes every Monday

Are There Sabbath Rules for Today?

Oct 11th, 2021 3m 59s

Sabbath restrictions were a shadow of the things to come. Christ is the substance and we rest in his finished work on the cross (Exodus 20:8). Related: Ep 200 What Is the Purpose of God’s Law? https://youtu.be/vqGdu18R3UAScripture references:

How We Bring Disgrace to God: The Third Commandment Re-examined

Oct 7th, 2021 4m 22s

God’s name should never be devalued or taken lightly by the lifestyles of those who belong to him. Rather, we should seek to speak well of him by how we live (Exodus 20:7, Third Commandment).For more on the Third Commandment, see the previous

What Taking the Lord’s Name in Really Means

Oct 4th, 2021 5m 14s

To not take the Lord’s name in vain or misuse his name means much more than not cursing. Failing to take him seriously is to misuse his name and violate the Third Commandment (Exodus 20:7).For more on how to praise God, see heartofrevival.net/

More Pain Lessons: What I’m Learning Through Pain

Sep 30th, 2021 4m 48s

During this season of physical pain, God is training me, reminding me that I am his and he is in control (Hebrews 12:7). For my last TruthTalk on what God is teaching me through physical pain, see Episode 206: https://youtu.be/4Xal7nd8W74Truth

Pain Lessons: What God is Teaching Me Through Physical Pain

Sep 27th, 2021 4m 36s

Two key lessons God has been teaching me as I have dealt with excruciating physical pain for six weeks (Hebrews 12:10-11).TruthTalk publishes every Monday and Thursday at 6 a.m. on YouTube and as a podcast. For other resources from Ed includi

God is a Jealous God

Sep 23rd, 2021 5m 18s

God is jealous for your affection and wants no competitors.The second commandment forbids idols (Exodus 20:4-6).Also, check out episode 200: What Is the Purpose of God’s Law/Three Reasons the Law Exists? https://youtu.be/vqGdu18R3UATruthTalk

Unsatisfied: Filling Up with the Wrong Things

Sep 20th, 2021 4m 14s

We are made for, and satisfied in God alone. Looking for satisfaction from imitations does not work (Exodus 20:3). For more on why some people are satisfied, see Ep 192: https://youtu.be/-OAi_6X6wBYTruthTalk publishes every Monday and Thursday

Serving Two Masters Does Not Work

Sep 16th, 2021 4m 18s

God requires that we worship Him alone. Having two masters does not work (Exodus 20:3). For more on the first commandment see the last episode of TruthTalk: Ep 202 https://youtu.be/lFF8p-e6yuoTruthTalk publishes every Monday and Thursday at

Worshiping Other Gods

Sep 13th, 2021 4m 19s

The First commandment requires that God alone be worshiped. All of us are worshipers and we are prone to worship other things. You’ll be challenged to examine what you have put ahead of God. For more on a related subject, following Jesus as hea

Easy and Fun Way to Remember the Ten Commandments

Sep 9th, 2021 5m 42s

How to remember the Ten Commandments by using a memory trick that associates each of the Ten Commandments with hand signals (Exodus 20:1-17). For how to understand the place of the OT moral law see the last episode # 200: https://youtu.be/SQVd

Three Reasons God’s Law Exists

Sep 6th, 2021 4m 36s

God’s moral law of the Old Testament exists as a guardrail and guide, a mirror to point us to our need for a Savior and as an expression of God’s love (Romans 3:19-20).For more on the topic of God’s law and grace see TruthTalk Ep 152: https://

Using Christ’s Power to Make a Difference

Sep 2nd, 2021 4m 56s

Hard work with the energy Christ provides can make a powerful difference (Colossians 1:29) For more on this topic, see Does Jesus Make You Buff?, Episode #15: https://youtu.be/qZ9lKKtZVIwTruthTalk publishes every Monday and Thursday at 6 a.m.

Our Top Priorities

Aug 30th, 2021 5m 21s

This is what is important: proclaiming Jesus, teaching him and pursuing the knowledge of him (Colossians 1:28).For more on how you can grow spiritually through Scripture, see Episode 83 called “Grow Up.” https://youtu.be/kbtXsixxfj4TruthTalk