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People become like the environment they spend their time in. At least that's what I've been told. For example, if you work at IBM, you become amazingly well organized for some strange reason. If you live in a college town, or if you work around a college, it's amazing how your vocabulary can change; sometimes increases. Oh, and your clothing? Yeah, it becomes a little bit more collegiate. You know? I've noticed that people who live near the ocean or resort areas, they just kind of dress, you know, more loose, more casually all year long. If you move from the North to the South, you may very well find your pace slowing down to match your environment. When I moved to the New York area, I know my driving changed. They say in New York about the roads there that there are two kinds of people, the quick and the dead, and I decided to become the quick. You become like your environment. That seems to be a pretty consistent principle; maybe too consistent. I'm Ron Hutchcraft and I want to have A Word With You today about "Drawing a Line." Now, our word for today from the Word of God comes from 2 Timothy 3 - one of the more amazing chapters in the Bible. If you want to read a startling description of the last days of this planet, read 2 Timothy 3 with today's newspaper or news website in your other hand. It's startling because of how it matches up with our headlines. Verse 1 says, "There will be dangerous times." And it talks about these characteristics of people that lead you to believe the reason it's going to be dangerous is because of the death of love. There won't be much love in that world. Paul's orders to Timothy are included in this chapter, and God's orders to us. Verse 14, listen: "But as for you, you continue in what you have learned and have become convinced of because you know those from whom you have learned it. All scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness. Now, Paul is saying if you live in a world that is racing away from God's standards, you can't afford to become like your environment even a little. See, there's always a noticeable difference between lost people and God's people. It's kind of my equal distance theory. There's always an equal distance between the standards and lifestyles of the people of God and the people of the world. Let's say figuratively speaking that the church, or the people of God, are always ten miles closer to God than the world is. The problem is that as the world moves to the left, away from God, so does the church. Now, we're still ten miles away from the marriages of the world, and from the sexual standards of the world, and their hardness, and their love of material things. But as the world moves faster and faster away from God's standards, so do we. We're still the same distance from our culture. So, in a matter of like five or ten years, we Christians are where lost people were only a few years ago, accepting what we thought we would never accept, doing what we never thought we'd do, watching, listening to what we never thought would be part of our lives. But we can feel pretty good about it, because we're better than the folks around us. But see, the rate of speeding away from God is accelerating right now, and God says, "Hey, you continue where you are! Don't move! Stand still! Don't move any further." He's not saying detach yourself from people who need Him. No, you live in the world, but you don't live as part of it. You don't march to that drumbeat. You know, you feel like you're pretty good if you compare yourself to what the world is doing, or maybe even what most Christians are doing, and saying and accepting. But that's not the measure. We're to measure ourselves by the God-breathed scriptures of the Lord himself. If you turn the light of God's Word on your lifestyle, maybe you'll see how far you've drifted. You just can't move any more. We've got to get back to God's standards for love, for marriage, for honesty, for family, our relationships. Our environment is terminally polluted. We can't be like our environment. It's time to draw the line.

A Reason For Hope with Pastor Scott Richards! Sharing the Word one question of the heart at a time. Tags: The Islamic Dilemma

This week Joy teaches us all how to be good students by relaying the encouraging history of a man that has definitely touched your life whether you realize it or not. Join us! The post The Peanut Butter Man appeared first on Sheologians.

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Alice discusses the news and how to manage your dysregulated emotions. I have trust issues with women; my wife had an affair and we divorced 11yrs ago. How do I put up a boundary biblically with my mom, who was verbally abusive and neglectful? I don't want to stress myself […]

On September 11, twenty-four years ago, I saw the Twin Towers crumble to dust. And then, on September 11th this time around, I saw so many people grieving the shocking assassination of a hugely popular Gen Z influencer in front of 3,000 people. In both cases, millions of people were devastated in disbelief and grief. Including reporters, politicians, law enforcement people - and lots of ordinary folks. And certainly the 2001 tragedy had a scope much greater, but this assassination hit many young people very personally. I found myself praying, again, what I cried out to God 24 years ago. "God, what do You see here?" The answer has been the same both times. Souls. Lost souls. Grieving souls. Eternal souls. I'm Ron Hutchcraft, and I want to have A Word With You today about "A Fatal Shot, A Wounded Generation." Working with young people my entire life, I've seen many of them become less engaged with their world and with current events. A lot of them know more about Taylor Swift's love life but can't find Ukraine on a map or tell you the name of the Vice President. But they were drawn to Charlie Kirk, and he was dedicated to involving them in the major issues of our time. A prime time CNN host said: "If you don't know who Charlie Kirk is, ask your teenager or your college student." He was, in a sense, a generational prophet to many of them. He had over five million followers on X (formerly Twitter) and hundreds of thousands of listeners to his podcast and radio program. A lot of people have said that this generation is disconnected. But listen, they connected with Charlie Kirk. To countless millions of young people, he was finally a voice they could trust. Suddenly, he was gone. For me, this isn't about Charlie Kirk's politics or his culture war perspectives. It is, of course, about his wife Erika and their two children. I'm so glad the Bible says, "the Lord is close to the brokenhearted" (Psalm 34:18). She has a relationship with Him. I pray Jesus will hold them close in His big arms. I do see what God showed me on that dark September 11 years ago. Those souls. The emotional outpouring that has flooded social media gives testimony to the deep sense of personal loss so many young people are feeling now. After the tragic events of September 11, 2001, there was a hole in our hearts that none of our usual "go to" answers could fill. So we turned to God. Churches were full. Prayer was everywhere. Many people opened their hearts to Jesus who died for them and beat death by His Resurrection. For many contemporary young people, this recent loss has left their own hole in their heart. That's where it's about "souls." This trauma will be, for many, a "turning point." Sadly for some, to anger, retribution, disillusionment, despair. All destinations devoid of hope. Or to Jesus, whose hope is stronger than death, guaranteed by an empty tomb. Which brings us to our word for today from the Word of God, which happens to be a verse that Charlie's wife posted hours before his death. Psalm 46:1 - "God is our refuge and strength. An ever present help in trouble." We are desperate for a generation that doesn't carry all our baggage. A spiritual awakening may well be our only real hope. And our young people may be our only real hope of a better tomorrow. I'm praying the death of a looked-to leader may lead them to the Leader whose life and hope are eternal. Jesus called us to tell our world about His unloseable love - and then to let them experience that love through us. That was his final order. I think about the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, where the guard coming on and the guard coming off exchange these words. The current guard says, "Orders remain unchanged." And the new guard says, "Orders acknowledged." We have our orders from our Master - to be His witnesses. No matter the loss, no matter the cost. Our orders remain unchanged.

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In this episode, we continue our series of conversations with the guest preachers for The Church of Eleven22's Saturated 2025 with Lysa TerKeurst of Proverbs 31 Ministries. Let's get into it… Episode notes and links HERE. Donate to support our mission of equipping men to push back darkness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Reason For Hope with Pastor Scott Richards! Sharing the Word one question of the heart at a time. Tags: Charlie Kirk Assassinated, Heaven, and Cults

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Caller Questions & More: Dr. Alice talks about people who are dissatisfied with the frequency of sexual intimacy and what a lonely place it can be. My husband is dying; how do I deal with my single friends and family abandoning me? Am I overstepping or helping my 32yo daughter who has three children from […]

It was one of those really special 90-degree days, when it is very humid and I was just finishing about eight miles on my bike. I was feeling all fit, and then I passed Tom running all ten and a half miles around that lake. Well, I realized that Tom did that every day. Nobody knew; nobody noticed actually. But I knew that he'd be in the headlines back home, and he'd be in the headlines a lot. Because he was one of the county's champion track stars. And I yelled to him from my bike, "No time off for vacation?" And he reminded me that running is a 12-month sport. Champions aren't made on the day of the race with the crowd applauding. It turns out they're made on like 1,000 unsung mornings. I'm Ron Hutchcraft and I want to have A Word With You today about "The Unseen Secret of Spiritual Champions." I've never understood people who get involved in a sport or an activity or in anything and just settle for like being mediocre. If you're going to get into something, well, aim to be all you can be. Right? If that's true in sports, it's really true when it comes to serving the King - the Lord Jesus Christ. Maybe you've looked at spiritual champions you know, or some leader, or somebody you admire as a spiritual person and you said, "Boy, I'd like to be used by God that way. I wish I could teach, or preach, or minister musically, or lead like that. I'd like to make a difference. I'd like to influence people for Christ like that person does." And you see them in a public setting at the pulpit, or you watch them on television or you hear them on radio. You read their book, maybe hear them in concert. But the ministry you see in a spiritual champion is because of something you don't see. Just like that championship runner, chugging out those miles on those back roads. Nobody noticed, nobody seeing him, but that's where the champion is built. Okay, Isaiah 50:4, our word for today from the Word of God says this: "The Sovereign Lord has given me an instructed tongue to know the word that sustains the weary." Now, how does he keep coming up with the words that people need? It says that "God wakens me morning by morning; wakens my ear to listen like one being taught." Okay, the great prophet of God says here, "morning after morning" there is a meeting with his Lord that nobody sees. And while others are resting, the champion is in God's Word, he's on his knees, not going on spiritual binges occasionally to get some great spiritual insight. No, no, no, no. He does it day after day, week after week, month after month. And finally there's all these years of accumulated time with God, and how He's touched you, and how He's changed you, and how He's moved you. So, when he speaks, he speaks with a "God-instructed tongue" because he shows up for class every morning. See, there's no glory there. There's no crowds applauding. It's just Christ's personal presence, and you're there with Him. Anything I have ever said for the Lord that has ever touched anyone has been because He touched me in private first where no one could see, no one else could hear. He wants to do that for you. He wants to do that for all His kids. Do you want to be used greatly by your Lord? Well, before you try to do a great work for Him, why don't you let Him do a great work in you? And you wake up each morning and let Him teach you before you leave. I saw that in a young track star; a picture of any of us who would like to be God's champion, a winner who's being built on 1,000 unsung mornings.

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A Reason For Hope with Pastor Scott Richards! Sharing the Word one question of the heart at a time. Tags: Charlie Kirk Assassinated, Heaven, and Cults

A Reason For Hope with Pastor Scott Richards! Sharing the Word one question of the heart at a time. Tags: Charlie Kirk, John 8 Controversy, and Laziness

Divorce is a deeply painful experience that often carries layers of shame and confusion, especially for Christians. While we don't want to glorify divorce in anyway, we also don't want people quietly suffering without a place to turn. In this episode, you'll learn:What it means to be an image bearer of God — whether you're married or single.Why passages of Scripture, like Malachi 2:16, are often misunderstood and how you can know what the original text actually means.How to refuse the shame-filled accusations the enemy throws at you.A special thank-you to our partner for this season: Convoy of Hope. For over 30 years, Convoy of Hope has helped vulnerable communities around the world — and empowering women and girls is a key part of that mission. Convoy of Hope partners with women so they can start their own businesses to better support themselves and their families. Because when women are empowered, entire communities are transformed. Visit convoy.org/p31 to help empower women and girls today.Links and Resources We'll Mention in This Episode:Get your copy of Surviving an Unwanted Divorce by Lysa TerKeurst, Dr. Joel Muddamalle, and Jim Cress.Be notified as soon as new Therapy & Theology episodes are available! Enter your email address here to subscribe and stay connected.We want to hear from YOU! Take this survey to let us know how we can better serve you.See Lysa in a city near you this fall on the Trust Again Tour. Bring a friend, and get your tickets here!The Therapy & Theology podcast is brought to you by Proverbs 31 Ministries. Proverbs 31 Ministries exists to help women encounter the Truth of God's Word in every season. Learn more here!Click here to download a transcript of this episode.Go Deeper:Listen to "How Can I Trust God When I Don't Understand What He Allows?"Listen to "You Are Worthy of Being Chosen" With Jim Cress.Watch "Stop the Shame Scripts Holding You Back."

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jacqui talks about Patriot Day and heroes and how we can serve our community by walking in our purpose. I live alone and can hear mice in the wall. How do I deal with the fear, or should I move? My wife is 18yrs older and we've been married for […]

After watching the World Trade Center as part of my skyline for many years, it hit really hard that awful September 11th to see those towers come crashing down and thousands of lives with them. The day after the first attack on the Trade Center, which was back in 1993, I was greeted by a TV crew as I got off a flight from Newark. Of all things, they asked me as a New Yorker how I felt after that first bombing. And I could only think of one word, "vulnerable." That was my answer. Well, since the events of that September 11th, and the years since then, and all of the terrorism that has spread Iike a cancer. I think a lot of us are feeling more and more vulnerable all the time. It happens on the street, in churches, in malls, wherever! We're uncertain about what a new kind of war might mean, where the danger might pop up next, and what's going to happen economically. And some of us are trying to help our children understand this crazy world that we don't even understand. We all feel vulnerable. It's as if some of our own sense of personal security and safety started to come crashing down with those towers and it's been crashing ever since. I'm Ron Hutchcraft and I want to have A Word With You today about "Safe in an Unsafe World." Even without the constantly disturbing events in the news, we all know the feeling of having things that we counted on suddenly come crashing down - a person we love, our job, the collapse of a marriage, a bad report from the doctor. In times like these, we're hungry for something we can anchor to, for something to sustain us when the bad news is more than we can bear, for something that will make us feel really safe. When our President, years ago, addressed the nation after that September 11th, he alluded to the one source of comfort and hope in moments like that. He quoted from that treasured 23rd Psalm in the Bible - actually, Psalm 23:4, our word for today from the Word of God. "Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me." The Bible holds out to you and me a security that can keep you safe in life's deepest valleys - even the valley of the shadow of death. That security is a relationship. It's a person. "You are with me, Lord" the psalmist said. All our lives we've been looking for one "unloseable" love. And there really is one. It's the love of the One who made you, the One you will meet on the other side of your last heartbeat, the One whose love caused Him to literally lay down His life for you. In our vulnerable moments, our moments that are more than you can handle alone, those moments when you've gone seeking God, maybe you've realized that there's something that is separating you from Him. The Bible says that feeling is right. The Bible says, "Your sins have separated you from your God" (Isaiah 59:2). But Jesus came to remove that wall between you and God - the only way it could be removed - by Jesus dying to pay the death penalty for you and for me, hijacking a life that God was supposed to run and we took it instead. Either you have this life-saving relationship with Jesus or you don't. It all depends on whether there's been a time when you grabbed the outstretched hand of Jesus like a person trapped in the wreckage would grab the hand of his rescuer. If you are ready for the kind of security, the safety that only Jesus Christ can offer, if you're ready to begin this anchor relationship with the man who died for you, would you tell Him that right now right where you are? "Jesus, you died for me. My life is yours from this day on." I want you to know for sure that you have that anchor, that security from this day on. So I'd invite you to go where some information is that will really help that happen. It's our website, please check it out today - ANewStory.com. I'd love for you to visit there as soon as you can today. My prayer is that you'll be able to go to sleep tonight knowing you are in the safest place in the universe - the arms of Jesus Christ - and that you'll be able to say, "Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil - for You are with me."

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Maggie Schaumleffel, Director of Ministries at Barth House Episcopal Center, who highlights the center's history, mission and efforts. Located near the University of Memphis, Barth House Episcopal Center serves college students and the broader community, focusing on faith, arts, hospitality, and community building. The center aims to help young adults explore their identity and faith while encouraging all members to continually examine their role in the world as Christians.Barth House Episcopal Center offers a wide variety of programming that invites campus communities and West Tennessee residents to discover the meaning of their faith and experiences. Barth House Episcopal Center serves as a multifaceted community space, offering various events and activities centered around faith, arts, and hospitality. The space hosts speakers, writers, film series, musical performances, and art shows, with a particular emphasis on supporting young adults in expressing their creativity. Maggie explains that the center provides a welcoming environment for discovery and reflection, stocked with food and open to anyone seeking a space to find comfort, respite, and community. Community groups also meet at Barth House Episcopal Center.During the interview, Maggie also discusses the welcoming nature of the Episcopal Church and Barth House Episcopal Center, emphasizing their openness to diverse perspectives and willingness to engage in curious, questioning conversations. She highlights the value of admitting uncertainty and not having all the answers, which she finds particularly appealing to young adults. She expresses how working with young people has given her hope for the future and continuously challenges her perspectives, keeping her engaged and learning.Maggie invites the community to participate in various activities at their location, including their Holy Eucharist and Healing Service held most Wednesdays at noon, followed by free lunch, and their community meetings and events. She encourages people to visit the space at 409 Patterson Street and consider using it for their own group meetings or book clubs. She provides contact information, including the Episcopal Diocese of West Tennessee website (edwtn.org), email (barthhouse@episwtn.org), and phone number (901-482-6760) for those interested in connecting or learning more about their offerings.Visit https://edwtn.org/ministries/college/ to learn more about Barth House Episcopal Center.

Caller Questions & More: Becky shares that today is World Suicide Prevention Day and offers a free tip sheet to help those struggling. What do I need to do to cut soul ties after the woman I'm dating told me she wanted some space right before she left to go to another country for the […]

I was sitting on our front porch, and I saw our son-in-law suddenly running full speed across the front yard, headed for the back yard with his camera in his hand. With my incredible detective mind, I surmised that he had seen something that would make a great photo; something that apparently wasn't going to be there for long. Actually, he had seen our horse running across the pasture with her mane flowing and beautifully illuminated by the setting sun. Well, having a wife who's taken some pretty amazing photos over the years, I understood this. I guess you'd call it the "seize the moment" thing. Photographers know about this, and you'd better not get in their way. I'm Ron Hutchcraft and I want to have A Word With You today about "While the Window's Open." Photographer-types understand a life-principle that a lot of us miss - that there are moments, there are opportunities that have to be seized - or they're missed forever. And it isn't just photographs. It's precious life moments where a window of opportunity opens for a brief time, maybe just a moment, and either we stop and we take that opportunity or sometimes we lose it for good. Thus, God's counsel in Ephesians 5, beginning in verse 15, which is our word for today from the Word of God. He says, "Be very careful, then, how you live-not as unwise but as wise..." Okay, so what does wise living look like? "...making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore, do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will is." Apparently, knowing and doing God's will in your life often depends on seeing the opportunity He has opened up for you and seizing that opportunity. Many of life's regrets are about opportunities we missed because we let them slip by. Like the aging businessman who says, "If only I'd spent more time with my family." As many times as I've heard that lament, I have never heard anybody say, "My only regret is I wish I'd spent more time with my business." Nope, never heard it. When your child is ready to talk, you'd better drop everything and listen. The window won't be open for long. When your child is ready to be affectionate, you've got nothing more important to do than respond. When your son or daughter has time to be with you, you'd better have time to be with them. The same applies to your mate, your parents, others that you love. Many a tear at a funeral is over opportunities we did not take when this one that we loved was still touchable, still thankable, still forgivable, still huggable. And how many chances do we have a day to simply compliment someone, encourage someone, stop and listen to someone. Those are God-moments - opportunities to be a channel of God's love into a person's life. Most importantly, how many times do we pass up a God-given opportunity to talk about our relationship with Jesus Christ, when the eternity of that person may depend on them hearing about our Jesus? Spirit-filled living involves making yourself available each new day to seize the opportunities that God gives you in that day. If you're the kind of person that's all rigid, programmed and inflexible, you'll probably miss or ignore the many times the Holy Spirit is saying, "This is it! This is your chance. The window's open. Do it now. Seize the moment!" Like a photographer running to capture his picture before the moment passes, we need to capture the God-moments that He is weaving into each new day. Those scenes are just too good to miss!

A Reason For Hope with Pastor Scott Richards! Sharing the Word one question of the heart at a time. Tags: Fake Hate Crimes, Ritual Killing, and Evidence Against God

Guest: Pastor Evena L. Jerome — Visionary of SheROARS MinistriesFocus: Helping women encounter Jesus, discover God-given purpose, and impact their families and communities.In this conversation: origin of SheROARS • mission and core values • faith lessons and challenges • encouragement for those struggling • next steps and how to get involvedLinks• Website: https://www.sheroarsministries.com• Retreat (Nov 13–16, 2025 • Pinebrook Bible Conference • East Stroudsburg, PA • $500 incl. lodging/meals): https://www.sheroarsministries.com/sheroars-retreat• Contact: SheRoarsministries@gmail.com• Be a guest / bookings: https://calendly.com/buschers_smm/30min• Show hub (all platforms): https://linktr.ee/faithandfamilyfellowshipNoteViews expressed by guests are their own. Our aim is to host good-faith, Christ-centered conversations that serve listeners across backgrounds.

In this special behind-the-scenes episode, you're invited to pull up a chair at the Proverbs 31 Ministries staff meeting as Lysa TerKeurst shares a powerful teaching on what to do when we feel tempted to take control of a situation or step in where it seems God isn't doing what we think He should do. If you've ever wrestled with trusting the Lord when the outcome is uncertain, this message will encourage you with the truth that He is good, faithful, and active in whatever you're facing right now. You'll learn about:The difference between control (everything depends on me) and stewardship (I'll be responsible, but I trust God with the outcome).How surrender leads to peace and positions you to recognize God's faithfulness in your everyday life.A real-life testimony of how one small act of obedience can change everything (you might want to grab a few tissues for this one!).Click here to download a transcript of this episodeResources From This Episode:Learn more about Proverbs 31 Ministries: proverbs31.org.Gain more encouragement from Lysa TerKeurst on the Therapy & Theology podcast.Support Proverbs 31 Ministries, and help women around the world hear biblical Truth: Give here.Go deeper with study content created by women, for women. Delight in Scripture with the CSB Women's Study Bible. For both deep study and daily reading, this Bible is uniquely crafted to equip women to dig into God's Word and disciple other women in their life to do the same. Purchase a CSB Women's Study Bible here.

Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jim shares Proverbs 30:18-19 and how it applies to the younger generation. How do I overcome a fear of heights so that I can continue to drive long distances for work? Any advice on how to help my husband? I've started to go to therapy twice a week for my […]

Our daughter is all grown up now, but she'll never forget that very scary moment when she was four years old. My wife was shopping in a supermarket with our son riding in the grocery cart and our daughter walking with her - well, actually running ahead of her. Karen had warned her to stay in the same aisle she was in, but we're talking a firstborn here - so she had to run ahead to other aisles to explore, of course. Until suddenly she noticed how high those shelves were and how long those aisles were, and the fact that she didn't see anything familiar. And suddenly she felt that awful feeling that she still describes today as "scary" - she was lost. Not too long ago, she told me how it felt. As a grown woman, she said, "Suddenly my security wasn't there." Thankfully, her mother came looking for her. Our daughter got lost, but someone who loved her found her. I'm Ron Hutchcraft, and I want to have A Word With You today about "I Once Was Lost...." Lost isn't just a feeling that little kids know. No, a lot of us who are all grown up know it all too well. The dictionary says that "lost" means "bewildered as to direction; missed the way." You ever felt that way? Now, maybe? It could be that, like our daughter said, suddenly your security isn't there. There's been a breakup, a divorce, changes at work or in your family, a painful loss, a financial setback, some major change. Interestingly enough, our Creator describes us as lost. We're bewildered about the meaning, the direction of our life because we've, Well, like the dictionary says, "missed the way." You and I have missed what we were made for - a life run by God - and we've wandered off into a life run by us. Like our daughter separated from her mom, you suddenly realize the person you need most isn't there - the God who made you. You're away from your Father, your Heavenly Father. And, again, like a lost child, there's no way you can find your way back to Him. Your only hope is that He's come looking for you and that's what Jesus is all about. He's God come looking for you. In our word for today from the Word of God - Luke 19:10 - Jesus says, "The Son of Man (that's Him) came to seek and to save what was lost." Jesus literally gave His life to bring you home; He absorbed your death penalty for all your sin when He died on the cross. And now He's coming seeking you to save you - right now through this visit He may be doing that. It's really Jesus, who knows your need, coming where you are, through this program, to bring you home. Here's a letter that I received from a man who experienced that. He tells about commuting to work one winter morning. He says, "This hour and one half ride is really getting to be a drag - too much time to think. Thinking about one divorce and a second marriage, never enough money, can't afford a new car and this one may not even make it home." Then again, what if he doesn't make it home? Is this what life is about? Drive-work-sleep, then drink myself into oblivion to numb the monotony? He is painfully aware of a growing emptiness - something's missing - actually everything is missing! He tells how he started surfing the radio and he landed on this program and he says, "You directed me to the One who would give my life meaning. Without that, it was quite possible I would not be here now." See, Jesus found this man through a radio. And this man finally found everything he'd been missing. For someone listening right now, that's what Jesus wants to do for you this very day, this very hour. Would you open up to this man who gave His life for you? You can trust Him with the rest of your days. Would you say, "Jesus, You died for me. You love me. You're alive! You walked out of Your grave. Come into my life. I'm yours." Our website will tell you how to be sure you've begun that relationship. You can go to ANewStory.com. Jesus loves you too much to lose you. He went all the way to a cross to prove it and right now He's come where you are to bring you home. Don't miss Him, my friend.

A Reason For Hope with Pastor Scott Richards! Sharing the Word one question of the heart at a time. Tags: Chronology of the Gospels

Have you talked to kids about poverty? Of all the things to teach children, this may be far down your list—too complicated, too jarring for their young minds, and too uncomfortable a topic. But poverty, in your neighbourhood or around the world, is simply unavoidable and we should not shirk helping our kids navigate what they see and hear and experience.Kenzie Watson, Pastor of Children's Ministries at Lambrick Park Church, shares how we adults often needlessly complicate our responses or avoid talking with kids about poverty. Rather, Kenzie pushes us to start the conversation by sharing with kids why facing poverty is important—it's rooted in our call to generously love our neighbors as Jesus does. Kids get this, and their perspectives can be powerful. You may be surprised at how a child will address solutions to poverty.

This week we talk about sneaky bad morals-of-the-story in movies, and the ways that divorce impacts families. Join us! The post Divorce appeared first on Sheologians.

Caller Questions & More: Marc discusses the life of J. Paul Getty and how he collected art but was an avoider and couldn't hold onto relationships. Should I share my concerns to my 25yo nephew, who lives with his girlfriend, about our upcoming family vacation and sleeping arrangements? How do I address a Christian counselor […]

The attack on the USS Stark was really a double tragedy. It happened during the Iraq War, and an Iraqi pilot fired a missile into the side of our missile frigate, the USS Stark. And 37 American sailors died in an awful inferno that followed. Actually, one of the reasons for the tragedy wasn't even so much the missile. It appears now that someone had turned off a vital alarm; one that actually could have alerted the crew in time to respond. Well, there's the double tragedy. The American sailors died, yes. But none of them had to. An attack was underway and the alarm was off. Well, wait a minute! Let's be careful, because you and I might be making that same mistake. I'm Ron Hutchcraft and I want to have A Word With You today about "The Alarm Inside You." At the moment you committed your life to Christ, God actually activated inside of you this flawless, internal guidance system. He's called the Holy Spirit. The guidance system is described in John 16:8, which says this: "When He comes, He will convict the world of guilt in regard to sin and righteousness and judgment." So the Holy Spirit is this alarm system that lets us know when we're crossing or when we're about to cross God's boundaries. Then in 1 Thessalonians 5:19 we find our word for today from the Word of God. It simply says, "Do not quench the Spirit." Man, this is a blazing warning! It says, "Don't turn off God's alarm!" It could be that knowing what only God knows about you, He is sounding one more alarm in your life through our visit today. This could be an alarm. That's a sobering thought. The Holy Spirit in you has been warning you about the compromises you've been making long before you tuned in today; about those things He's been trying to pull you away from; or that sin that you've been trying to rationalize or justify. He's been making you feel uncomfortable about some of those wrong choices. He knows where they're going to take you. He sees the destruction that's headed right for you, and you don't. He's sounding the alarm. Please listen to God the Holy Spirit! The alarm has been going off as you've been telling less than the truth, or as you've been saying hurtful things in anger and frustration. That alarm's been going off as you've been flirting with that sexual sin, or maybe even as you've committed it; or as you've talked about what you never should have talked about, or you've been watching what you never should have watched, or listening to what you never should have listened to. It could be that you have felt that alarm in the middle of criticizing somebody - backstabbing - and the Holy Spirit is saying inside of you, "Don't do this." He has sounded the alarm, and honestly, you have felt this spiritual heartburn that is trying to pull you the other way. It's a frightening thing that you can actually quench the Holy Spirit and become immune to His warnings. You say, "Oh, that's good! Yeah, I'd actually like to be immune to it." No, it's deadly! When you turn off the warning system of the Holy Spirit; when you quench the Spirit, it will lead you to spiritual death and destruction. Because you will end up going farther than you ever thought you'd go, staying longer than you'd ever thought you'd stay, and paying much more than you ever thought you'd pay. If the missile of sin's destruction is headed your way, I guarantee you, the Holy Spirit's alarm is going off in you now. Turn off the alarm and the price will be too high to pay. Respond to the alarm, and you will be able to get out while you can.

You and I will be glorified! Wars and rumors of wars! Chinese, Russian, North Korean, and Turkish leaders held the largest military parade in history in Beijing; The world now faces a choice between peace and war; The US Navy destroys a narcoterrorist boat in the Caribbean Sea; Venezuela is surrounded; and Israel is preparing for the decisive battle in Gaza City; evacuation orders have been sent, the battle is on!New episodes are released every Monday. Subscribe so you don't miss an episode, and leave us a rating on your podcast platform of choice. For more info or to support Burning Bush Ministries, visit our website at burningbushministries.tv.Follow us on social media:x.com/edifypodcastFacebook.com/edifypodcast Product Spotlight:Nashville Gold And Coin:https://nashvillegoldandcoin.com/Dr. Rhonda's Ultimate Daily Detoxifier:https://doctorrhonda.myshopify.com/discount/BURNINGBUSH?redirect=%2Fproducts%2Fultimate-daily-detoxifierUse promo code Edify!Dr. Rhonda's Ultimate Immune Booster:https://doctorrhonda.myshopify.com/products/bpuibooster?_pos=2&_psq=ultim&_ss=e&_v=1.0Use promo code Edify!My Pillow:https://www.mypillow.com/?cq_src=google_ads&cq_cmp=6481386640&cq_term=my%20pillow&cq_med=&cq_plac=&cq_net=g&cq_plt=gp&gclid=CjwKCAjwue6hBhBVEiwA9YTx8D1g59gXEUjFegHoWVjHHx6V_dwQUAQpc2fT4fQqsK93A1s2W-XT-RoCeLsQAvD_BwEUse promo code B66

Guest: Victoria ChapinMinistries: The Well Ministry for Creatives, Do Life To The Full MinistriesPositions: Director, Co-FounderInterview Location: Summer 2025 Christian Product Expo in Duluth, GAWebsites: victoriachapin.com, seeyouatthewell.net, dolife2thefull.com

Abba Ministries is here to serve you!Estamos para servirte!Being part of the Body of Christ is much more than belonging to a congregation; it is living a supernatural reality. In this fourth part of A Supernatural Body, we will discover how God calls us to remain united as a community of faith, enjoying the heavenly privilege of being part of His work.Let us not stop walking together, encouraging one another, and experiencing the supernatural grace that transforms us day by day. You are part of this living and glorious Body in Christ!✨ Don't disconnect from the community… we are waiting for you in JESUS' Name!

Lauretta hosts the program today and shares that it is the Blessed Mother's Birthday.  She thanks the prayer warriors and recaps the shooting Annunciation a week ago and offers up prayers for all impacted.  Lauretta then welcomes her guess, Dr. Mary Amore, Director of Mayslake Ministries.  Mayslake Ministries is a sacred center for spiritual direction, pastoral counseling, and spiritual formation serving adult Catholic Christian men and women who seek to deepen their walk with Christ. They have an upcoming event; A Joyful Evening of Conversation with Fr. Tony Pizzo offering reflections and personal stories about Pope Leo on Friday, September 26th at 7:00p.m.  To learn more about their organization, program and events please go to their website at mayslakeministries.org. You can also reach them by phone at 630-841-9000. St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish

Mike McCoy 8-31-2025 PM Gaius may not be a name that is familiar to most of us, but as Brother Mike explains there are some important things we can learn from this obscure biblical figure. Crossville First Free Will Baptist Church www.crossvillechurch.com

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I missed that sunset a few nights ago, but I saw something just as beautiful - the afterglow. A sky painted by my favorite Artist in brilliant hues of orange and yellow. Look, I've seen a lot of sunsets all over the country and all over the world. But the show isn't over when the sun goes down. No, the sky is still glowing, often magnificently. The sun may be gone, but its aftermath is still beautifying our horizon. It's made me think about what I'll leave on people's horizon when my sun sets. And about people I've known, whose life on earth is over, but who are still "afterglowing" on the landscape of my life. Oh, I know the kind of people who bring clouds and shadows with them. They're the gripers, the gossipers, the grimacers, the growlers, and the grumps. No glow. But what is it about certain people that makes them a treasure to be cherished, long after they're gone? It's in a certain way, I think, that they make you feel when you're with them. They make you feel lighter. There's this contagious joy and an ever-ready smile that's like the sun on the gloomiest day. Who doesn't want to be around - even seek out - that kind of person? My Karen had that, even when she might have been weighed down with medical, financial, or work stresses. But her joy was explained by a favorite Bible verse of hers, which is our word for today from the Word of God in Nehemiah 8:10, "The joy of the Lord is your strength." That's an unsinkable buoyancy that's independent of your circumstances and it's anchored in Christ. These "afterglow" people also make you feel safe, unlike the many who have an agenda, can't keep a confidence, make you feel judged, or later use what you tell them against you. But there are those rare people who have been for me a harbor where I know I can run in the storm. Someone I can pour out my heart to. Those people change your life. So do the people who make you feel heard. In a world where no one can remember what you were saying when you lost your train of thought, these people can because they're all about you. Unforgettable people really listen for your heart, not just your words. Ultimately, the "afterglow" legacy people are the ones who make you feel important. When you're with them, you feel like you're the only person in their world at that moment. I lived with and I loved this kind of woman since I was 20 years old. Long enough to know why people of every age and race and background cherish her memory. She made us feel Jesus. She always told us, "It's not about me. It's all about Jesus." It turns out she wasn't generating all that love and joy. She was reflecting it like the moon, reflecting the glory of the sun, or in her case, the Son of God. She felt so totally loved by Jesus, because she could say in the words of the Bible, "He loved me and gave Himself for me" (Galatians 2:20). You could say that too. She lived Jesus' promise to light up every life that's given to Him. He said, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life" (John 8:12). Have you ever experienced that? Do you feel safe and secure in the love of the One who loves you the most - Jesus? The only One who loved you enough to die for your sin? Today, if you've never given your life to Him, let this be Day 1 of life like it was meant to be. Tell Him, "Jesus, nobody loves me like you do. I'm yours. Replace the darkness with Your light." Go to our website today, and find out there exactly how to be sure you belong to Him. It's ANewStory.com. I've seen this light Jesus talked about up close for many years. I called it her Jesus-glow. So radiant that it continues to light my life and countless others, as yours can...even after your sun has set.

What does it take to grow a small rural church in one of the most remote corners of the country? In this episode of the 4:16 Interview Series, Wade Purdom shares his journey of serving the church of Christ in Boundary County, Idaho. From just 25 members when he and his wife arrived to now averaging around 80, Wade reflects on God's providence, the unique challenges of “frontier” ministry, and the blessings of raising a family in a community that feels both isolated and yet deeply connected. His story is one of perseverance, prayer, and hope for the church's future in the Inland Northwest.Wade is a 2007 graduate of the Memphis School of Preaching, has a background working in Apologetics, and spent several years in China teaching English and studying the Bible with those who had an interest. Links: 416 Interview Series link: 4 • 416: The Interview Series Churches visited: Boundary County church of Christ6957 Evergreen StreetBonners Ferry, Idaho 83805(208) 267-2731https://www.boundarycoc.orgbccoc@boundarycountychurchofchrist.orghttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...416 Ministries Links:https://linktr.ee/416ministriesScattered Abroad Network: https://linktr.ee/scatteredabroadnetworkForest Hill church of Christ (Memphis, TN)3950 Forest Hill Irene Rd. Memphis, TN 38125https://foresthillcofc.orgHome of the Memphis School of Preaching

For years, Lysa TerKeurst has walked alongside women who never wanted their marriage to end yet find themselves navigating the grief, shame, and unanswered questions that divorce brings. Now, Lysa, alongside theologian Dr. Joel Muddamalle, Licensed Professional Counselor Jim Cress, and other special guests, offers listeners the emotional fortitude and biblical confidence they need to move forward. These episodes will especially help:Someone who has suffered or is currently suffering through an unwanted divorce.Friends, family members, Bible study leaders, pastors, and counselors who are walking with others through their own devastating season.Christians who have long been confused about what the Bible says about divorce.Episode 1 releases on September 11, so make sure you're subscribed, and we'll see you then.A special thank-you to our partner for this season: Convoy of Hope. For over 30 years, Convoy of Hope has helped vulnerable communities around the world — and empowering women and girls is a key part of that mission. Convoy of Hope partners with women so they can start their own businesses to better support themselves and their families. Because when women are empowered, entire communities are transformed. Visit convoy.org/p31 to help empower women and girls today.Links and Resources We'll Mention This Season:Get your copy of Surviving an Unwanted Divorce by Lysa TerKeurst, Dr. Joel Muddamalle, and Jim Cress. Be notified as soon as new Therapy & Theology episodes are available! Enter your email address here to subscribe and stay connected.We want to hear from YOU! Take this survey to let us know how we can better serve you.See Lysa in a city near you this fall on the Trust Again Tour. Bring a friend, and get your tickets here!The Therapy & Theology podcast is brought to you by Proverbs 31 Ministries. Proverbs 31 Ministries exists to help women encounter the Truth of God's Word in every season. Learn more here!Go Deeper:Listen to "I'm Afraid I'm Being Betrayed."Listen to "How To Move On When Someone Walks Away."Watch "How Do I Talk About Divorce With My Kids?"

Caller Questions & More: Becky encourages us to read the book of Nehemiah and explains how it applies to rebuilding our lives. My husband told me he's afraid I'm going to be living off of his retirement, and it made me feel unloved; how do I deal with this? What steps do I take to […]

Our garage had gotten to the point where it was scary. Yeah, it was so scary my son used to have nightmares about it. He'd wake up and realize the nightmare was real! It was so messy there really wasn't much walking space. You could crawl around, but that was even tight. See, it had been a busy year, and we really hadn't any time to clean it up. It wasn't that it was all our mess - we had been storing things for other people too. But we knew it was a mess and we felt bad about it. Every time we went out there we got discouraged and endangered. (There was no telling what was under all those piles!) Now, the mess was still there even though we knew about it. Oh, and we talked about it. But then we did something other than just walk by it and talk about it. We actually attempted to clean the garage, and it quickly got to the point where you could actually walk around in it. It looked twice the size! We approached it differently this time. We attacked it, and clean felt great! I'm Ron Hutchcraft and I want to have A Word With You today about "Attacking Your Mess." Our word for today from the Word of God comes from 2 Corinthians 7, beginning at verse 9. "Yet now I am happy, not because you were made sorry, but because your sorrow led you to repentance. For you became sorrowful as God intended and so were not harmed in any way by us." Now, they didn't stop just feeling sorry. No, they went on. As the passage goes on it says, "Godly sorrow brings repentance..." Now, that's a key, remember that. "...that leads to salvation and leaves no regret..." Maybe I could put in there leaves no mess. "...but worldly sorrow brings death. See what this godly sorrow has produced: what earnestness, what eagerness to clear yourselves, what indignation, what alarm, what longing, what concern, what readiness to see justice done." See, these people got busy with the mess! Now, what God is saying here is sorry doesn't do it. It didn't do it in our garage. Just to be sorry about the garage didn't change anything! Oh, we'd been sorry for a long time, but the mess was still there. Look, maybe there's a spiritual mess in some corner of your life right now. And this would be a great time to be thinking about cleaning up the mess. Can you think of a sin that you've confessed over and over again only to re-sin again and again in that area? Maybe it's your temper, or something to do with your personal purity, could be sinful talk, pride, or lust, but you just can't win it. Well, it may be that you still have the mess because you've confessed but you haven't repented. It's not enough to acknowledge the sin, feel sorry about the sin and ask for help. You've got to tackle that mess! If you feel like we did when we started cleaning that garage, you might say, "Oh, this is hopeless! Where do I start on this mess?" Well, you start organizing. You start cleaning out your life. You start setting it up as if you're not going to sin like that again. You repent specifically by name for that sin. You ask God to break your heart and make you sad over it. You find someone who will hold you accountable, who knows about your battle and will ask you how it's going. You burn all the bridges to that old part of you - that wrong part of you - all those things the Devil has used to bring that sin into your life over and over again. You just don't allow yourself to get into the situations where you could even do this sin. Will you fall again? Sadly, that may very well happen. Will there be a mess in the garage again? There may be. But pick it up while it's small. Get up quickly. You attack the mess when it's small, and you start a new day clean. You don't need to acknowledge that mess again - you need to attack it. Take it from a man who finally got fed up with a mess that had been there way too long. Clean really feels good.

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Caller Questions & More: Dr. Jim talks about finding joy when your nest is empty. Any suggestions on how I can overcome claustrophobia? It started when I was 4 years old. Is it wrong for a Christian to make a vow to do or not do something? A female friend vowed to never get married […]

I was speaking for a youth camp, and I'd been pouring out my heart to those teenagers in service after service. At the end of the week, some kids came up to me and said, "Do you know what really affected us the most this week?" I was kind of waiting to hear which message, or which illustration, or which challenge had impacted them. It wasn't any of those things. These teenagers said, "You know, Ron, we've been watching you with your wife this week. We've seen how you treat her, how you put your arm around her, and how you talk to her. That's what impressed us." I'm Ron Hutchcraft and I want to have A Word With You today about "How to Show Your Jesus." Well, I can tell you, my wife and I weren't trying to impress those teenagers. We were just having our relationship in front of them, and it touched their hearts. You know, there's something powerful about showing people your relationship, especially when it comes to life's most important relationship-your personal relationship with Jesus Christ. The relationship the lost people in your world desperately need, because their lives - their eternities - depend on it. In Acts 16:25 and following, our word for today from the Word of God, we have a clear example of how showing your Jesus-relationship can make people want that relationship. After Paul and Silas have been beaten and imprisoned for their Christian witness it says, "About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them." Later, when crisis hits in the form of a violent earthquake, the Bible says, "The jailer rushed in and fell trembling before Paul and Silas. He then brought them out and asked, 'Sirs, what must I do to be saved?' They replied, 'Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved.'" He heard them praying, he heard them praising-just having their relationship with Jesus in front of him, right there in his jail. And he knew where to look when the crunch came. Over the years, I've seen unbelievers touched by a promise that believers almost always take for granted, "I'll pray for you." You know, you may have a place to start in sharing and showing Jesus to them you don't even realize. If they share a concern with you about a family member or a health issue, a crisis, a hurt they're experiencing, or a financial need, then it's time for you to promise that you will talk to God about it. And when you're alone with them, you can actually ask them if they mind if you start talking to God about it while you're still with them. In other words, don't just pray for them, pray with them. It's just a matter of gently asking, "Would you mind if I prayed about it right here, while we're still together?" Often I have asked people who don't have a relationship with Christ if I could pray with them. No one has ever told me no. In fact, it's not uncommon to open my eyes at the end of the prayer and see tears in their eyes. See, that person you're praying with has probably never heard their name mentioned in a prayer in their entire life. And when you're talking to God in their presence, you're actually letting that person hear you have your personal relationship with God. God might even give you a green light then to tell them what it means to you to be able to go to God like this, and how there used to be a wall between you and God and you couldn't always talk to Him like this. But you found out how you could have a personal love relationship with Him, how that wall came down - what Jesus did for you. In hurting times, lost people are generally far more ready to be prayed for than we are ready to pray for them. Your offer to pray with them is actually a nothing-to-lose deal, even if they turn you down. Either way, you've shown them that you care. And either way, you have demonstrated your personal love relationship with your God-the relationship you so want them to share.

This week we talk talk all about weddings - the planning, the purpose, the fun disasters, the way that man plans and God laughs. Join us! The post Weddings appeared first on Sheologians.

Today’s Bible Verse:"Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practicesand have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledgein the image of its Creator." — Colossians 3:9-10 Following Christ means more than believing in Him—it means becoming more like Him. In Colossians 3:9-10, Paul reminds us that when we accept Jesus, we shed our old identity and embrace a new life—one shaped by truth, grace, and transformation. Want an ad-free Bible study experience?Become a BibleStudyTools.com PLUS Member: Subscribe here Meet Today’s Host: Joy A. Williams Listen to more episodes with Joy at Your Daily Bible Verse on LifeAudio Joy A. Williams is a writer, speaker, and licensed minister who believes her name reflects her calling—to live and share the joy found in Christ. Whether life brings confusion or celebration, she loves helping others discover how every moment can draw them closer to God. Joy is a contributing writer for the First 5 team at Proverbs 31 Ministries and teaches in both the Women’s Bible Study and Married Couples Ministry at her local church. A devoted wife and mom, she also writes weekly encouragement on her blog, Joy to the Soul.

Caller Questions & More: Chris discusses how we've become too comfortable with spewing poison on all forms of communication, and words matter. My 31-year-old son is in a facility and seems to have schizophrenia and paranoia. My husband died after 59 years of marriage, and I feel guilty for not being able to save him. […]