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Our American Stories
Lee Habeeb
May 02, 2025
A Florida couple, Sophia and Deshaun Olds, adopted seven siblings who were separated throughout four different foster homes. They share their story of faith and how it guided them in providing a loving home for their children. [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
April 24, 2025
Aligning faith values with banking decisions is crucial for Christians, and credit unions like Christian Community Credit Union offer a unique approach to financial services, prioritizing long-term member relationships and biblical stewardship, providing affordable financing for churches and ministries, and donating a portion of earnings to Christian causes. [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
March 19, 2025
Millions of people around the world need basic necessities and the gospel. One organization, Cross International, is helping them receive both. With a presence in over a dozen countries, Cross International is changing lives through food support, clean water, medical supplies, and sharing the love of Jesus. [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
February 20, 2025
Aligning your giving with God's heart involves understanding the geography of giving, the causes that God cares about, and developing a giving strategy that reflects your values and priorities. [... more]
Wisdom for the Heart
Dr. Stephen Davey
September 26, 2024
George Mueller's life is a testament to the faithfulness of God, who provided for his orphanage ministry and the Scripture Knowledge Institute, distributing millions of biblical resources and caring for thousands of orphans. Mueller's simple and transparent prayer life encouraged others to trust God, and his legacy continues to inspire the church today. [... more]
Living on the Edge
Chip Ingram
September 06, 2024
Developing a personal relationship with Jesus is the key to a fulfilling life. It's not just about receiving eternal life or forgiveness, but about walking with God every day, experiencing His presence, comfort, and guidance. By taking His yoke upon us, we can learn to live life His way, manage our emotions, and respond to challenges with wisdom and discernment. [... more]
Living on the Edge
Chip Ingram
September 05, 2024
David's walk with God is a powerful example of cultivating a habit of meeting with God on a regular basis, despite the challenges and distractions of life. Through his experiences, we see the importance of seeking God's face, beholding His beauty, and meditating on His Word. David's passion for God and his love for His Word are evident in his prayers and the way he responds to adversity, showing us that even in the midst of struggles, we can find hope and guidance in God's Word. [... more]
Living on the Edge
Chip Ingram
September 02, 2024
The foster care crisis in America is a pressing issue, with millions of children entering the system each year. However, local churches and communities can make a significant difference by providing relational connections and support to families in crisis. Care Portal is a platform that facilitates this connection, allowing churches to respond to real-time needs of children and families, and potentially reversing the foster care crisis in America. [... more]
Living on the Edge
Chip Ingram
September 02, 2024
Joe Knittig shares the story of Care Portal, a platform that connects churches with local child welfare services to provide support to children and families in crisis. The platform has grown from one county in Texas to 22 states, serving over 82,000 children and facilitating relational connections between churches and families. [... more]
Living on the Edge
Chip Ingram
August 30, 2024
Living a life of joy and faith requires standing firm in the midst of adversity, embracing the gift of suffering, and being bold in one's convictions. This is rooted in the understanding that God's power is revealed through our struggles, and that we are called to be agents of change in a world that often rejects the truth. [... more]
Living on the Edge
Chip Ingram
August 30, 2024
God has given us two gifts: the privilege to believe and the gift to suffer. Suffering is not something to be feared, but rather an opportunity to draw near to God and experience His joy. We must understand that suffering can come from various sources, including our own sin, the sin of others, spiritual attacks, a fallen world, spiritual discipline, and spiritual development. By leaning into our suffering and seeking God's guidance, we can discover the whys behind our struggles and grow closer to Him. [... more]
Living on the Edge
Chip Ingram
August 29, 2024
Choosing joy is not about willpower, but about having accurate biblical expectations. When our expectations are in alignment with God's word, we can experience genuine joy even in challenging circumstances. However, when our expectations are unrealistic, we can become disillusioned and disappointed with God. [... more]
Living on the Edge
Chip Ingram
August 29, 2024
Choosing joy in challenging circumstances requires a clear understanding of God's expectations and our own. By aligning our expectations with biblical teachings, we can experience genuine joy and persevere through difficulties, even when they seem insurmountable. [... more]
Living on the Edge
Chip Ingram
August 28, 2024
Chip Ingram explores the power of hope in the face of adversity, drawing from the Bible and his own experiences. He discusses the importance of having an eternal perspective, trusting in God's sovereignty, and cultivating a relationship with Him. Through his message, Chip encourages listeners to examine their own hopes and fears, and to find solace in the promise of eternal life through Jesus Christ. [... more]
Living on the Edge
Chip Ingram
August 28, 2024
A relationship with God is the key to a life of hope and joy, even in the midst of adversity and trials. Through faith in Christ, believers can experience eternal life and a deepening relationship with God, leading to spiritual growth and a life of purpose. [... more]
Living on the Edge
Chip Ingram
August 27, 2024
Facing mortality can be scary and clarifying, reminding us that life is short and few things truly matter. An eternal perspective, rooted in faith and hope, can give us peace and joy in the midst of crushing circumstances, allowing us to look beyond our current struggles and find hope in the promises of God and the reality of heaven. [... more]
Living on the Edge
Chip Ingram
August 27, 2024
Facing mortality can be both scary and clarifying, reminding us that life is short and few things truly matter. An eternal perspective, rooted in faith and the promises of God, can produce peace and joy even in the midst of crushing circumstances. By focusing on the unseen hope of heaven and God's goodness, we can develop the kind of hope that allows us to go through anything and find joy in the midst of life's hardest pains. [... more]
Living on the Edge
Chip Ingram
August 26, 2024
When faced with difficult circumstances, God can use them to advance the gospel, build the church, and transform individuals into more like Jesus. This is not just about overcoming pain, but about discovering God's purpose and agenda in our lives, and allowing Him to use our struggles to make us more loving, kind, and joyful. [... more]
Living on the Edge
Chip Ingram
August 26, 2024
When faced with difficult circumstances, God can use them to advance the gospel, build the church, and transform us into the image of Jesus. Our purpose is to reach the lost, build up the found, and become like our Master, Jesus. By asking God what he wants to do in us through our present circumstances, we can choose joy and find purpose in the midst of pain and difficulty. [... more]
Living on the Edge
Chip Ingram
August 23, 2024
God uses difficult circumstances to accomplish His biggest and best purposes in our lives, and understanding this concept can help us choose joy and find contentment in the midst of challenges. Chip Ingram explains how our perspective and focus can alter our experience, and how we can look at our circumstances through the lens of God's purpose. [... more]
Living on the Edge
Chip Ingram
August 23, 2024
God uses difficult situations and people to accomplish His biggest purposes in our lives. The apostle Paul's imprisonment turned out for the greater progress of the gospel, and he chose joy in the midst of challenges. We can learn to choose joy by looking at our circumstances through the lens of God's purpose and focusing on what we have, not what we don't have. [... more]
Living on the Edge
Chip Ingram
August 22, 2024
Developing an upward focus and outward focus can lead to genuine lasting joy, despite difficult circumstances. By choosing gratitude, prayer, and confidence, individuals can shift their affections from self-centeredness to a deeper love for God and others, ultimately experiencing joy as a gift of the Spirit. [... more]
Living on the Edge
Chip Ingram
August 22, 2024
Developing an upward focus and outward focus can lead to genuine lasting joy, despite difficult circumstances. By choosing gratitude, prayer, and confidence, individuals can realign their affections and respond to challenges with a positive attitude, ultimately experiencing joy as a gift of the Spirit. [... more]
Living on the Edge
Chip Ingram
August 21, 2024
Developing a healthier perspective toward life's circumstances and choosing joy, regardless of what's happening, is a choice that can be made by focusing on God's promises, power, and sovereignty, and by being grateful for what we have. [... more]
Living on the Edge
Chip Ingram
August 21, 2024
Developing a healthier perspective toward life's circumstances and choosing joy, regardless of what's happening, is a choice that can be made through gratitude, faith, and focusing on what's truly important. By shifting one's focus from inward to upward and outward, individuals can experience joy and find strength in the midst of difficulty. [... more]
Living on the Edge
Chip Ingram
August 20, 2024
When faced with confusion, it's essential to simplify and go back to the basics. Psalm 90, written by Moses, provides six fundamental principles to help regain perspective: God is great, life is short, sin is serious, wisdom is essential, mercy is available, and success is possible. By applying these principles, individuals can experience the joy of the Lord and live a life that honors God. [... more]
Living on the Edge
Chip Ingram
August 20, 2024
When faced with confusion, it's essential to remember that God is great, life is short, sin is serious, wisdom is essential, mercy is available, and success is possible. By asking six key questions, including whether you're rightly related to God, prepared to die, taking sin seriously, spending or investing your life, experiencing the joy of the Lord, and impacting your world for good, you can gain clarity and perspective in times of uncertainty. [... more]
Living on the Edge
Chip Ingram
August 19, 2024
God's presence is the source of hope and comfort in times of fear and anxiety. Chip Ingram explores Psalm 46, highlighting the importance of trusting in God's power and love, and experiencing his peace and joy even in the midst of adversity. [... more]
Living on the Edge
Chip Ingram
August 19, 2024
God's presence is our source of hope, providing peace and protection in times of fear and anxiety. We don't have to be afraid because God is for us, and his presence gives us an unlimited supply of joy, protection, security, and deliverance. To experience God's presence, we must come and see his works, be still, and trust in his power and love. [... more]
Living on the Edge
Chip Ingram
August 16, 2024
When depression threatens, it's normal for godly people to feel overwhelmed and disconnected from God's presence. Chip Ingram shares a powerful model from Psalm 77 on how to experience God's power and presence even in the midst of depression, by crying out to God, recalling past blessings, asking hard questions, redirecting thoughts, and magnifying God's greatness. [... more]
Living on the Edge
Chip Ingram
August 16, 2024
When depression threatens, it's normal for godly people to feel down, but it's not a sin. God's presence is available, and Psalm 77 offers a model for experiencing God's power and presence when feeling depressed. By crying out to God, recalling past blessings, asking hard questions, redirecting thoughts, and magnifying God, individuals can overcome depression and find hope in God's presence. [... more]
Living on the Edge
Chip Ingram
August 15, 2024
David's life in Psalm 23 shows us how to navigate difficult emotions like fear and depression by trusting in God's presence and provision. We can experience God's power and guidance in our lives, just like David did, by declaring our dependence on Him and His promises. This declaration of faith can help us overcome anxiety and find hope in our troubled hearts. [... more]
Living on the Edge
Chip Ingram
August 15, 2024
Navigating difficult emotions like anxiety, fear, and depression requires experiencing God's presence and power. Chip Ingram explores the book of Psalms, specifically Psalm 23, to understand how to declare God as our shepherd, provider, and protector, and how to dwell in His presence forever. [... more]
Living on the Edge
Chip Ingram
August 14, 2024
Jesus teaches that love costs, and to abide in Him is to bear fruit, demonstrating a passionate concern for others and a willingness to sacrifice for them, ultimately leading to a deeper connection with God and a life of extraordinary impact. [... more]
Living on the Edge
Chip Ingram
August 14, 2024
Jesus teaches that abiding in Him and His love is the key to a life of extraordinary impact and fruitfulness. He explains that this relationship is not just about personal intimacy with God, but also about loving and serving others, and being willing to lay down one's life for them. Jesus calls His followers friends, not servants, and promises to give them an unimaginable reward: the opportunity to be part of His mission to change the world. [... more]
Living on the Edge
Chip Ingram
August 13, 2024
Chip Ingram explores the concept of divine love, discussing how it costs and what it means to abide in Jesus. He explains that God's love is not an ooey gooey feeling, but rather unwavering trust, unbridled devotion, uncommon servanthood, and uncompromising obedience. Through the metaphor of the vine and the vine dresser, Chip illustrates how God positions and prunes believers to bear more fruit, and how those who refuse to abide in Him will be thrown away like a branch. [... more]
Living on the Edge
Chip Ingram
August 13, 2024
Jesus teaches that divine love is the foundation of a fruitful life, and that God's pruning is necessary for growth and maturity. He explains that believers must abide in Him and trust in His timing, purpose, and plans, even when they are different from our own. Through the metaphor of the vine and the vineyard, Jesus shows that He is the true vine and that our lives should be connected to Him, bearing much fruit for His glory. [... more]
Living on the Edge
Chip Ingram
August 12, 2024
Chip Ingram explores the connection between love and obedience in Christianity, emphasizing that obedience flows out of a personal relationship with God and is not just about external performance or moral conformity. He discusses how God's love and presence can be experienced through the Holy Spirit and how obedience is the key to intimacy with God. [... more]
Living on the Edge
Chip Ingram
August 12, 2024
Chip Ingram teaches on the connection between love and obedience, explaining that true love for God is demonstrated by obeying His commands. He emphasizes that obedience is not just about external actions, but about intimacy and relationship with God, and that it's the key to experiencing God's presence and power in our lives. [... more]
Living on the Edge
Chip Ingram
August 09, 2024
Chip Ingram explores the concept of love in the Bible, discussing how it's more than a feeling and how it connects to obedience and behavior. He examines Jesus' teachings in John Chapter 14, where he reveals the Father and gives his disciples a new assignment to reveal the Father to the world. Chip emphasizes the importance of faith, obedience, and the Holy Spirit in living a Christian life and encourages listeners to take baby steps of obedience to reveal God's love to others. [... more]
Living on the Edge
Chip Ingram
August 09, 2024
Chip Ingram explores how Jesus defined love in John chapters 11 through 15, cutting through the confusion by exploring five straightforward attributes of biblical love and how to apply these truths to relationships with others and God. [... more]
Living on the Edge
Chip Ingram
August 08, 2024
Jesus teaches his disciples about the importance of servanthood and forgiveness, even towards those who betray and hate us. He models this by washing Judas' feet and offering him a place of honor, despite knowing he will betray him. This selfless love is a powerful way to overcome evil and bring about positive change in the world. [... more]
Living on the Edge
Chip Ingram
August 08, 2024
Jesus teaches his disciples to love one another as he has loved them, even those who betray and hate them. He models this by washing Judas' feet and offering him the place of honor, despite knowing he will betray him. This kind of love is transformative and can change the world, but it requires radical sacrifice and a willingness to serve others, even those who are against us. [... more]
Living on the Edge
Chip Ingram
August 07, 2024
Chip Ingram explores the concept of love and servanthood, using Jesus' actions in John Chapter 13 as an example of true love and humility. He discusses how serving others is a key aspect of biblical love and how it can transform our relationships and lives. [... more]
Living on the Edge
Chip Ingram
August 07, 2024
Chip Ingram explores how Jesus' act of washing his disciples' feet demonstrates the true meaning of love and servanthood, and how this mindset can transform our relationships and lives. [... more]
Living on the Edge
Chip Ingram
August 06, 2024
Chip Ingram discusses the importance of public profession of faith, surrendering to God, and following Jesus. He shares personal experiences and biblical examples, emphasizing that love gives sacrificially and publicly acknowledges God's lordship. The message challenges listeners to examine their relationship with God and consider surrendering their lives to Him. [... more]
Living on the Edge
Chip Ingram
August 06, 2024
Chip Ingram explores what it means to love God and others, emphasizing the importance of public profession, surrender, and the renewing of the mind. He discusses how love gives sacrificially and extravagantly, and how this is a key aspect of following Jesus. The message encourages listeners to examine their own hearts and ask if they are surrendered followers of Christ, and to consider what it means to truly love God and others. [... more]
Living on the Edge
Chip Ingram
August 05, 2024
Exploring how Christ defined love in John chapters 11 through 15, and how to apply these truths to your relationship with others and God. [... more]
Living on the Edge
Chip Ingram
August 05, 2024
When we say we love God, what does it really mean to give Him? Chip Ingram explores the definition of love and explains why the act of giving is a key factor in loving God. He delves into the story of Mary, who gave an extravagant gift to Jesus, and discusses how loving Jesus means giving public profession, even when it's unpopular or illegal. [... more]
Living on the Edge
Chip Ingram
August 02, 2024
Jesus comforts Lazarus' sisters, Martha and Mary, after their brother's death, revealing his purposes are bigger than their problems and desires. He wants them to see and know him in a way that transcends fixing their issues, and to trust his word even when it seems impossible. [... more]
Living on the Edge
Chip Ingram
August 02, 2024
Let's be very honest for a moment - are you disappointed with God Do you feel like He's let you down Didn't come through when you needed Him most If you feel that way you're not alone In this message Chip shares that God has something very important to say to you - something that will shed light on the pain you've been through or maybe are experiencing right now Main PointsQuestion What does loving God really mean Answer John A Problem is brought to Jesus - John - Application Love trusts Jesus in difficult times Jesus responds to the [... more]
Living on the Edge
Chip Ingram
August 01, 2024
Chip Ingram explores the concept of divine love through Jesus' teachings in the Gospel of John, discussing how God's love can be trusted even in difficult circumstances, and how it can lead to a deeper understanding of God's character and purposes. [... more]
Living on the Edge
Chip Ingram
August 01, 2024
When faced with adversity and pain, it's natural to question God's love. Chip Ingram explores how Jesus' love can be trusted, even when circumstances don't make sense. Through the story of Lazarus, Martha, and Mary, Chip shows that God's love is not just about fixing problems, but about revealing Himself and changing us in the process. [... more]
Living on the Edge
Chip Ingram
July 31, 2024
Jesus offers to be a shepherd, meeting our deepest needs, restoring our souls, guiding our lives, protecting us from evil, and filling our lives with joy and eternal life. He wants to forgive us, restore us, and walk with us, but we must recognize His kingship and turn away from sin to receive His gift of salvation. [... more]
Faith And Finance
Rob West
July 31, 2024
Financial decisions can be guided by biblical wisdom, helping individuals make informed choices about their investments, credit scores, and debt management. A trusted advisor can provide valuable insights and help create a personalized plan for achieving financial goals. [... more]
Living on the Edge
Chip Ingram
July 31, 2024
A shepherd promises to meet your deepest needs, restore your soul, guide you, protect you from evil, and fill your life with joy, offering eternal life through faith in Jesus. [... more]
Living on the Edge
Chip Ingram
July 30, 2024
Jesus teaches about his role as the good shepherd, emphasizing his compassion and love for humanity, and explaining how he came to give life and have it to the full. He uses the metaphor of a shepherd and sheep to illustrate his relationship with people, highlighting his willingness to lay down his life for them and his desire to rescue and restore them. [... more]
Living on the Edge
Chip Ingram
July 30, 2024
Jesus teaches that he is the Good Shepherd who cares for and protects his sheep, and that he came to give life to the fullest. He explains that he knows his sheep and they know him, and that he lays down his life for them as a substitute for their sin. The Bible teaches that we are like sheep who need a shepherd, and that Jesus is the one who can provide us with guidance, protection, and restoration. [... more]
Living on the Edge
Chip Ingram
July 29, 2024
Jesus is the light of the world, and following him means having a deep relationship with God, walking in the light, and obeying his teachings. It's about trusting in God's promises and surrendering to his will, rather than trying to fix our own problems or live according to our own desires. By following Jesus, we can experience spiritual growth, freedom, and a transformed life. [... more]
Living on the Edge
Chip Ingram
July 29, 2024
Jesus is the light of the world, and following him means having a deep relationship with God, trusting in his promises, and obeying his commands. It's not about being perfect, but about having a genuine transformational new birth relationship with Jesus, marked by a desire to be holy, loving, and connected with fellow believers. [... more]
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