Lessons for Life with James Long, Jr.
Are you longing to find answers to the deeper issues of life? Join James, a pastor, counselor, and university professor with over 30 years of experience. Hear James as he tackles some of life's biggest questions and helps us find God's solutions to life's struggles. Learn the power of living by God's grace and for His glory. Experience the joy of forgiveness and freedom found in Jesus Christ alone. If you are on a search for freedom, you will love being part of this conversation. Subscribe, and enjoy the show!
Episodes
240 episodes
Psalm 30: Discovering Breakthrough Joy After Seasons of Suffering
Title: Psalm 30: Discovering Breakthrough Joy After Seasons of SufferingPsalm 30 reminds us that God humbles His people, not to destroy them, but to restore them. In this episode of Counseling through the Psalms,...
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Psalm 29: God’s Powerful Voice Brings Peace in the Storms
Psalm 29: God’s Powerful Voice Brings Peace in the StormsFew experiences shake us like a thunderstorm. The lightning, thunder, and wind remind us how small and fragile we are. In Psalm 29, David takes this awe-inspiring forc...
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Psalm 28: Learning to Trust God’s Love in the Silence
Title: Psalm 28: Learning to Trust God’s Love in the SilencePsalm 28 gives voice to one of the hardest experiences of faith—when God seems silent. In this episode, discover how David perseveres in prayer, moves from desperation to...
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Psalm 27: How to Overcome Fear with Courage and Hope
Title: Psalm 27: How to Overcome Fear with Courage and HopePsalm 27 speaks directly into one of life’s greatest struggles—fear. In this episode, discover how David overcomes fear by seeking the Lord as his light, salvation, and st...
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Psalm 26: Finding Confidence in God’s Vindication and Love
Title: Psalm 26: Finding Confidence in God’s Vindication and LovePsalm 26 is David’s plea for vindication and protection from the wicked. In this episode, we discover how confidence before God flows from integrity, separation from...
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Psalm 25: Discover Hope and Breakthrough in Life’s Struggles
Title: Psalm 25: Discover Hope and Breakthrough in Life’s StrugglesShort DescriptionPsalm 25 is a heartfelt prayer for deliverance, forgiveness, and direction in life’s most difficult seasons. In this episode, discover how ...
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Psalm 24: The Powerful King of Glory Who Brings Renewal
Title: Psalm 24: The Powerful King of Glory Who Brings RenewalShort DescriptionPsalm 24 reminds us that the earth belongs to the Lord, that He desires clean hands and pure hearts, and that He reigns as the victorious King o...
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Psalm 23: Finding Lasting Contentment in the Good Shepherd’s Care
Title: Psalm 23: Finding Lasting Contentment in the Good Shepherd’s CarePsalm 23 shows how the Good Shepherd provides, restores, and protects. Discover true contentment and peace through His unchanging care.Short Descriptio...
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Psalm 22: The Ultimate Journey from Despair to Deliverance
Title: Psalm 22: From Forsakenness to Praise in ChristPsalm 22 moves from raw cries of abandonment to triumphant praise, offering hope to those who feel overwhelmed, rejected, or forgotten. In this episode, discover how Christ’s s...
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Psalm 21: Lasting Joy and Strength from God’s Victory
Title: Psalm 21: Lasting Joy and Strength from God’s VictoryPsalm 21 shows answered prayer, joy, and trust in God’s steadfast love. Discover lasting security in His presence through this psalm of victory.Short Description
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Psalm 20: How to Find Victory and Confidence in God
Title: Psalm 20: How to Find Victory and Confidence in GodMeta DescriptionPsalm 20 shows us how prayer and trust in God’s name bring confidence in times of trouble and strength before the battle.Short Description...
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Psalm 19 Transformation: Finding Hope Through God’s Revelation
Title: Psalm 19 Transformation: Finding Hope Through God’s RevelationDiscover Psalm 19 transformation as God reveals Himself through creation and Scripture, leading to hope, repentance, and lasting change.Short Description<...
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Secure in the Storm: God Our Unshakable Rock (Psalm 18)
Title: Secure in the Storm: God Our Unshakable Rock (Psalm 18)Short Description Psalm 18 is David’s testimony of God’s faithful rescue in times of fear, injustice, and spiritual attack. In this episode, we explore how G...
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Kept by God’s Hand: Trusting His Justice in Psalm 17
Title: Kept by God’s Hand: Trusting His Justice in Psalm 17 Psalm 17 is a prayer of David that models how to approach God when facing injustice, false accusations, or danger. In this episode, we explore how David appeals to G...
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The Anchor of Joy When Life Feels Uncertain (Psalm 16)
Title: The Anchor of Joy When Life Feels Uncertain (Psalm 16) When life feels unstable and the future is unclear, where do you find your security? Psalm 16 leads us into unshakable joy rooted in the presence of God. Discover ...
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A Life God Honors: Psalm 15’s Blueprint for Authentic Worship
A Life God Honors: Psalm 15’s Blueprint for Authentic WorshipWhat kind of life does God honor? Psalm 15 provides a clear, convicting, and grace-filled answer. In a culture obsessed with emotional experiences, this psalm reminds us...
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Mocked but Not Forgotten: God’s Refuge in Psalm 14
Mocked but Not Forgotten: God’s Refuge in Psalm 14When the world mocks your faith and godlessness seems to dominate, Psalm 14 reminds us that God sees, God knows, and God will act. In this episode, we explore how the righteous can...
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Trusting God in Silence: How to Overcome Spiritual Despair (Psalm 13)
Trusting God in Silence: How to Overcome Spiritual Despair (Psalm 13)When God feels distant and silence seems unending, how do you hold on? In Psalm 13, David gives voice to anguish and models a pathway from sorrow to trust. This ...
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When Words Wound: Psalm 12’s Hope for the Weary (Psalm 12)
When Words Wound: Psalm 12’s Hope for the WearyWhen lies abound and trust feels lost, where do we turn? Psalm 12 offers hope for the disillusioned and weary by reminding us that God's words are pure, His justice is sure, and His p...
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Flee or Stand Firm? How to Trust God When Life Collapses (Psalm 11)
Flee or Stand Firm? How to Trust God When Life Collapses (Psalm 11)When fear rises and everything around you seems to fall apart, what should you do? In this episode on Psalm 11, we explore how to take refuge not in escape but in ...
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God Sees You: Hope for the Forgotten and Afflicted (Psalm 10)
Title: God Sees You: Hope for the Forgotten and Afflicted (Psalm 10)Short DescriptionWhat do you do when evil seems to thrive and God feels far away? Psalm 10 gives language to our pain and teaches us how to pray thr...
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Finding Courage in Chaos: How Psalm 9 Strengthens the Wounded Soul
Episode Title: Finding Courage in Chaos: How Psalm 9 Strengthens the Wounded SoulEpisode SummaryPsalm 9 is a psalm of defiant praise. In a world marked by trauma, injustice, and fear, David shows us how to worship with a wo...
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Crowned with Glory: Rediscovering Your Worth in the Majesty of God (Psalm 8)
Episode TitleCrowned with Glory: Rediscovering Your Worth in the Majesty of God (Psalm 8)Episode SummaryDo you ever feel small, unseen, or unimportant?Psalm 8 speaks directly into those moments of insecurity. ...
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