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Contemporary songs have a brief life. Traditional songs last a little longer. But today's Scripture reading includes a fragment of a Christian hymn 2,000 years old. That alone makes it worthy of consideration. It's about Christmas and “the mystery of godliness.” To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111

The heretical teachers were apparently extorting exorbitant amounts of money from the church using godliness as a means to financial gain. Paul repudiated their activities but used the opportunity to show the great gain of “godliness with contentment.” To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111

Paul understood the importance of athletics in the lives of his contemporaries. Accordingly, he found it helpful to use athletic terms to define and contrast the difference between “physical training” and the need for believers to “train (themselves) in godliness.” To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111

The “towers” of salvation history of which Paul wrote are “The Epiphany of Grace” (v.11) and “The Epiphany of Glory.” (v.13) In between these monumental events we are called “to say ‘No' to ungodliness” and to nurture “godly lives in this present age.” (v.12) To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111

In these days of international and national uncertainty, people are praying earnestly for those who hold positions of power and responsibility in order that we might “live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.” But what is godliness and what does it look like? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111

Even though the Bible continues to be the leading best seller, fewer people are actually reading it. That's unfortunate because God's Word is just as powerful and life changing today as it has always been! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111

Even though the Bible continues to be the leading best seller, fewer people are actually reading it. That's unfortunate because God's Word is just as powerful and life changing today as it has always been! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111

The Word of God tells us that there are two life roads—one leads to eternal life, the other to eternal death. There is an art to staying on the right road. There will be pitfalls and enemies who seek to trip us up and distract, divert, and destroy us along the way. But Jill Briscoe shows us that the Holy Spirit will guide, direct, and empower us to keep on walking in the everlasting way! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111

The Word of God tells us that there are two life roads—one leads to eternal life, the other to eternal death. There is an art to staying on the right road. There will be pitfalls and enemies who seek to trip us up and distract, divert, and destroy us along the way. But Jill Briscoe shows us that the Holy Spirit will guide, direct, and empower us to keep on walking in the everlasting way! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111

What does it mean to live in the Word? How do you hear His voice and apply it to your daily life? Jill Briscoe shows us that it starts with bringing your heart, your mind, and your will when you sit down and spend time reading His Word. Psalm 119:18 says, Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111

What does it mean to live in the Word? How do you hear His voice and apply it to your daily life? Jill Briscoe shows us that it starts with bringing your heart, your mind, and your will when you sit down and spend time reading His Word. Psalm 119:18 says, Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111

We tend to think in terms of the here and now, and that's understandable—we live here and we're living now! But this world is not home for believers. If we're too focused on the things of this world and never give a thought to living in the light of tomorrow, we won't live well in the HERE and NOW!This might all sound like a challenging riddle, but the Apostle Peter uses this line of thinking to warn us about the risk of becoming so earthbound and seduced by the things of this world that we lose sight of heaven. But what does living in light of tomorrow look like? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111

In Peter's time, some people wished to live without God so they rationalized Him into irrelevance. Others, thinking He had disappeared from the scene, sought life without Him. The same mistakes are being made today. But He is still God and firmly in control. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111

There were many false teachers in these days, and one of the things they were saying is that there's no need to worry about a final judgment. But that's just wrong! If we believe there's no final judgment, then it really doesn't matter what we do. If it doesn't matter what we do, then we can spend our life raising "hell." We can just go out and have a wild time! We can do everything that our lower nature longs to do—no restraints, no limits, no consequences, and no accountability. That's just not true, as Peter points out in this passage, 2 Peter 2:1-9. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111

There were many false teachers in these days, and one of the things they were saying is that there's no need to worry about a final judgment. But that's just wrong! If we believe there's no final judgment, then it really doesn't matter what we do. If it doesn't matter what we do, then we can spend our life raising "hell." We can just go out and have a wild time! We can do everything that our lower nature longs to do—no restraints, no limits, no consequences, and no accountability. That's just not true, as Peter points out in this passage, 2 Peter 2:1-9. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111

In Peter's day, the Old Testament Scriptures and the apostles' teachings were being twisted, fundamental truths ridiculed, and biblical morality repudiated. So he reminded the people of the significance of God's Word. We need the reminder, too, for we live in similar days. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111

In the epistle he wrote shortly before his death, the Apostle Peter strongly emphasized the important things in life they must not forget. We need to remember not to forget them, too. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111

Human history is all about oppression and liberation, tyranny and emancipation. It is also about the abuse of freedom and confusion about liberty. Peter addressed the issue, talking about being “slaves of depravity” and “a man is a slave to whatever has mastered him.” To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111

There are no guarantees that all will go smoothly in life or marriage because there are many forces intent on destroying our lives and relationships. But God promised us the resources we need to deal with life's eventualities and we have to decide which way we are going to go—or as Joshua said, which gods are we going to serve? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111

There are no guarantees that all will go smoothly in life or marriage because there are many forces intent on destroying our lives and relationships. But God promised us the resources we need to deal with life's eventualities and we have to decide which way we are going to go—or as Joshua said, which gods are we going to serve? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111

Having exhorted Christian children to obey their parents, Paul turns his attention to fathers (Gk. pateres which can mean "parents"), telling them to avoid exasperating and to concentrate on educating their children in "the Lord." To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111

Having exhorted Christian children to obey their parents, Paul turns his attention to fathers (Gk. pateres which can mean "parents"), telling them to avoid exasperating and to concentrate on educating their children in "the Lord." To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111

Ancient cultures developed "Family Codes," which addressed relationships between members of the household. Paul adapted these codes in order to present specific Christian teaching concerning relationships in the family, including parent/child relations. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111

The Christian view of marriage is that God joins two people together and they become one flesh. This unique relationship holds great promise and presents great challenges for all concerned. For men, it means loving their wives as Christ loved the church! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111

Biblical and traditional teaching describes marriage as two people becoming "one" as God joins them together! Experiencing this obviously requires considerable adjustment involving, among other things, the wife "submitting" to her husband and the husband "loving" his wife. This is not easy to grasp or do! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111

Biblical and traditional teaching describes marriage as two people becoming "one" as God joins them together! Experiencing this obviously requires considerable adjustment involving, among other things, the wife "submitting" to her husband and the husband "loving" his wife. This is not easy to grasp or do! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111

The relationship of parents to their children is unique, but there are general principles that apply. Charles Price teaches on the nature of human parenting by examining the parenting of God as Father. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111

The relationship of parents to their children is unique, but there are general principles that apply. Charles Price teaches on the nature of human parenting by examining the parenting of God as Father. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111

God places great value on the act of encouraging others, so we should, too. Learn how your marriage can benefit from the simple effort of building up your spouse. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111

God places great value on the act of encouraging others, so we should, too. Learn how your marriage can benefit from the simple effort of building up your spouse. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111

Is your marriage characterized by agape love? If you don't know, listen as Jill teaches what agape love looks like. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111

Is your marriage characterized by agape love? If you don't know, listen as Jill teaches what agape love looks like. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111

There is no such thing as irreconcilable differences, says Jill in this series. God is in the reconciliation business! God created us differently, so He must have had a reason! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111

There is no such thing as irreconcilable differences, says Jill in this series. God is in the reconciliation business! God created us differently, so He must have had a reason! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111

Jill teaches why boundaries are essential to guarding your heart against temptation. She also talks about the importance of allowing God to be in charge of your marriage instead of just an observer of it. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111

Jill teaches why boundaries are essential to guarding your heart against temptation. She also talks about the importance of allowing God to be in charge of your marriage instead of just an observer of it. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111

What's the secret to a sustained, successful marriage? As Stuart Briscoe often answers, “Keep your promises and live a long time.”That, of course, begs the question: What's the secret to keeping your promises?In this message from Mark 10, Stuart draws our attention to the biblical foundations of marriage—and how honoring God's good design can encourage spouses toward a lifetime of love and faithfulness. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111

What's the secret to a sustained, successful marriage? As Stuart Briscoe often answers, “Keep your promises and live a long time.”That, of course, begs the question: What's the secret to keeping your promises?In this message from Mark 10, Stuart draws our attention to the biblical foundations of marriage—and how honoring God's good design can encourage spouses toward a lifetime of love and faithfulness. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111

Does anyone ever ask, “How are you?” and you reply, “Well, under the circumstances….” The problem is that's exactly where we are living—under the circumstances! How do we rise above the adversity and sing a song of praise? From the Old Testament book of 1 Samuel, Jill Briscoe shows us how Hannah, under very difficult circumstances, found the secret. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111

Jesus challenged the religious people of his day so strongly that they "began to oppose him fiercely." He contended that their religion had actually become a substitute for spiritual reality. A charge that requires careful thought by all who take spirituality seriously. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111

Luke, the physician, records "the people brought to Jesus all who had various kinds of sickness, and… he healed them. Moreover, demons came out of many people." Any study of what Jesus did must explore his healing and exorcism ministry and its relevance today. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111

Embarking on His public life after thirty years in obscurity, Jesus immediately encountered "the devil" in the desert. What He did in the situation is relevant and instructive. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111

John Bunyan's famous allegory, “Pilgrim's Progress,” described the journey of the believer from the “slough of despond” to “the celestial city.” In less picturesque terms, Paul did the same for the Colossians. We, too, need to know how to get there from here. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111

Many of us fill our lives with being busy but soon find that all those activities just don't satisfy. Busyness keeps us away from taking the time to read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest God's Word. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111

We learn in Scripture how God wrestled Jacob to the ground one night and turned him upside down—so he could live right-side up. Jacob became a “prince” with God instead of a pain.When we're suffering the consequences of our own poor choices; when we're bearing the brunt of someone's vengeance and anger; when we feel absolutely on our own and life is not working out as planned, that's when God will turn up. He wants to walk down the stairway of heaven right into our hearts to make us aware of His personal interest and concern. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111

We learn in Scripture how God wrestled Jacob to the ground one night and turned him upside down—so he could live right-side up. Jacob became a “prince” with God instead of a pain.When we're suffering the consequences of our own poor choices; when we're bearing the brunt of someone's vengeance and anger; when we feel absolutely on our own and life is not working out as planned, that's when God will turn up. He wants to walk down the stairway of heaven right into our hearts to make us aware of His personal interest and concern. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111

When Jesus' listeners heard Him announce that He had come into the world in order that they might have life, they must have recognized immediately that He was obviously not referring to physical existence. But they had no idea what He did mean (vs. 6). Do we? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111

Knowing Jesus was the Messiah, His first disciples expected Him to bring peace and freedom to Israel. Similar expectations are voiced each Christmas time as we sing, “Peace on earth, goodwill to men.” But Jesus said otherwise! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111

Knowing Jesus was the Messiah, His first disciples expected Him to bring peace and freedom to Israel. Similar expectations are voiced each Christmas time as we sing, “Peace on earth, goodwill to men.” But Jesus said otherwise! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111

In his trial before Pontius Pilate, the Roman Procurator of Galilee, Jesus made a definitive statement about His coming into the world that clearly states why He came. “For this reason I was born, and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth.” To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111

The majority of people in America know that Christmas originally had something to do with Christ coming into the world. But that does not mean they understand why Christ came. But Scripture is perfectly clear on the issue: “Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners” (1 Tim. 1:15). What does that mean? How did He do it? So what? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111