Owning rental property is a little like ordering pizza with anchovies It might be just what you're looking for but it's certainly not for everyone Rental real estate can be a valuable investment providing additional income and the potential for long-term appreciation But unlike owning stocks or mutual funds rental property requires ongoing attention financial resources and a willingness to handle unexpected challenges Before becoming a landlord it's important to understand both the opportunities and responsibilities that come with owning rental property The Benefits of Owning Rental PropertyThere are several reasons why rental real estate appeals to investors A Steady [... more]

Shame and failure can make us feel completely unqualified to seek God But what if your mistakes could actually lead you closer to Him Journey through Psalm to see how King David brought his stains directly to God and discover that true repentance is always about a restored relationship not perfection ResourcesMessage NotesSpecial OffersConnect - - WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookYouTubePartner With UsDonate Online - - [... more]

When life caves in easy answers don't cut it How do you trust a God you can't always understand Pastor and author Dane Ortlund joins Dave and Ann Wilson on FamilyLife Today to unpack how to trust God in hard times when pain feels pointless prayers seem unanswered and you're deciding whether suffering will pull you toward God or push you away Show Notes and Resources Deeper Real Change for Real Sinners by Dane Ortlund Deeper Study Guide by Dane Ortlund Thanks to the Christian Standard Bible for sponsoring this episode Learn more at CSBible com Follow us on all [... more]

Share a commentSome conflicts in a church are honest misunderstandings Others are something else entirely a person who knows exactly what they're doing enjoys the heat of controversy and keeps spreading a slanted version of the story We take on that uncomfortable reality using a surprising starting point warning labels the lawsuits that drive them and the way we all ignore signals until the damage is done If you've ever watched gossip spread like an infection and wondered why it was so hard to stop this conversation names the pattern out loud From there we settle into Titus - and [... more]

Steelers DT Cam Heyward and Rich break down Pittsburgh's pivotal Week win over their AFC North rival Browns reveals his parting words for Cleveland DE Jared Verse who was held without a tackle after a week of much-publicized trash talking reveals who's the teams true MVP through games why Aaron Rodgers is not satisfied with their - record says why the NFL needs a running clock for blowout games and says why he thinks Mike Tomlin's coaching days are done for good Actor Rex Linn joins Rich in-studio to promote the new season of Owen Wilson's Apple TV golf comedy [... more]

We spend years serving Jesus and then a parable seems to put the latecomers ahead of us in line If the first will be last how do we get our reward Let's walk through Matthew and the parable of the workers in the vineyard tracing it back to the rich young ruler in Matthew to see who the first and the last really are Along the way we look at what it means to be possessed by our possessions and what Peter was really asking when he wanted to know what we get for following Jesus Faithful for Years and [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories in the United States faced one of the most uncertain moments in its early history Tensions that had been building since the presidential race came to a head as John Adams and Thomas Jefferson battled for the future of the country There's a reason it is considered one of the most divisive elections in American history Tensions ran so high that many feared the republic might split apart When Thomas Jefferson ultimately emerged as the winner of the election of the nation witnessed something rare in history a peaceful transfer of power As [... more]

Jesus never promised us a life without trouble In John He tells His disciples In the world you will have tribulation But take heart I have overcome the world Those words remind us that difficulty is an unavoidable part of life but we never have to face it alone Whether we're navigating financial uncertainty a family crisis or an unexpected loss God's presence and faithfulness remain constant Howard Dayton author teacher and founder of Compass Financial Ministry has spent decades helping Christians apply biblical wisdom to their finances In his book Your Money Counts he explores an important question How [... more]

Do you pray for revival but take no action or work hard without seeking God Discover the powerful balance of living with urgency and dependence Learn to work for the kingdom as if it all depends on you and pray fervently as if it all depends on God paving the way for a restored heart and a transformed community ResourcesMessage NotesSpecial OffersConnect - - WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookYouTubePartner With UsDonate Online - - [... more]

You're sorry again for the same thing So what does actual repentance look like If you're wondering how to repent without getting trapped in shame or hiding pastor and author Dane Ortlund joins Dave and Ann Wilson on FamilyLife Today to share his insight He gets real about owning what's actually inside us and why bringing sin into the light is part of becoming who we're meant to be Show Notes and Resources Deeper Real Change for Real Sinners by Dane Ortlund Deeper Study Guide by Dane Ortlund Thanks to the Christian Standard Bible for sponsoring this episode Learn more [... more]

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Share a commentThe fastest way to weaken a church is not always persecution from the outside It's distraction from the inside We wrestle with Paul's straight talk to Titus in Titus and the uncomfortable truth that a congregation can spend its energy on arguments that feel spiritual while producing nothing but heat hurt and division When opinions gain authority traditions start acting like doctrine and being right becomes the win condition the gospel mission quietly slips to the background We also dig into the social dynamics Paul calls out genealogy pride status signaling and the temptation to treat background or [... more]

Did you know that October holds a history far deeper than costumes and candy In this episode Alex looks at Reformation Day recounting how Martin Luther's Theses in championed biblical authority and personal conscience and how those ideas helped shape liberty and constitutional government Stick around to hear why this history still matters today and how you can respond with prayer and thoughtful civic engagement Scripture References Romans Habakkuk Jeremiah - Romans - Romans Links Alex McFarland Ask Alex The Toughest Questions Your Kids Will Ask about Christianity by Alex McFarland Exploring the Word With Bert Harper and Alex McFarland [... more]

Many people believe angels are real leading them to seek spiritual experiences But when the angel Gabriel appeared to Zechariah fear fell on him In this message from Luke Pastor Lutzer gives three reasons why angels are so popular and how they serve God Not every friendly angel comes from heaven This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount Get yours at https rtwoffer com or call us at - - - Moody Church Media https www moodymedia org home of Running To Win exists to bring glory to God through the transformation of lives Erwin [... more]

Be Alert patriots Be prepared for violent outbursts from Democrats - especially if Republicans sweep tomorrow's elections percent of Democrats support using violence to remove President Trump from office percent of Dems also believe that using violence to achieve political goals is appropriate Watch your six patriots See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Have you ever felt like you just weren't good enough for God What if in Christ you're already highly favored We walk through Ephesians and what it means to be accepted in the beloved redeemed by his blood and rich in grace Then we look at why salvation is free to us but never cheap and who the ransom was actually paid to Is God Disappointed in You You Are Highly Favored in the Beloved Salvation Is Free but It Wasn't Cheap Who Was the Ransom Paid To The Riches of God's Grace and the Prodigal Son The Father Who [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories after John Wilkes Booth assassinated Abraham Lincoln in April the Booth name became synonymous with betrayal But his older brother Edwin Booth was already one of America's most celebrated actors with deep roots in Boston and a reputation as a loyal supporter of the Union Historian and Our American Stories regular contributor Christopher Klein shares the story of how prominent Bostonians rallied around Edwin even as other members of the Booth family faced threats arrest and suspicion Within a year Edwin returned to the Boston stage to a thunderous welcome even as the [... more]

The second law of thermodynamics says things tend toward disorder As time goes on things fall apart When it comes to our homes a clean room never stays that way for long And today on A NEW BEGINNING Pastor Greg Laurie points out there's a spiritual parallel Our Christian lives can get messy and out of sorts But we'll learn Jesus can come in sort it out if we let Him Pastor Greg urges us to open the door and let Jesus have access to every room of our spiritual house Become a Harvest Partner today and join us in [... more]

The Book of Jude warns us of the apostasy that will take place in the Last Days in which many will turn away from the faith But we do not have to live in fear of losing our salvation In this message Adrian Rogers shares the believer's security in uncertain days [... more]

With Christmas approaching your schedule will no doubt fill up in the coming weeks And amid the busyness you may find it difficult to keep your eyes on what is most important about Christmas John MacArthur's series called The Real Meaning of Christmas can help you stay fixed on Christ in everything you do this season Click the icon below to listen [... more]

Your investments can do more than grow your portfolio They can also create meaningful opportunities to bless others and support the work of God's Kingdom As the end of the year approaches many Christians begin thinking about charitable giving But generosity doesn't have to come exclusively from a checking or savings account Your investment portfolio may offer additional ways to give sometimes with valuable tax advantages Brian Mumbert President and CEO of Timothy Plan a pioneer in the world of faith-based investing joined the show today to discuss how Christians can incorporate generosity into their investment strategies Generosity Begins With [... more]

What if the security peace and purpose you've been searching for don't come from your circumstances accomplishments or the approval of others Heather Holleman explores what it means to be chosen by God and how that truth can transform the way you face hardship build relationships and live out your calling Discover the freedom that comes from knowing you are God's treasured possession Get Chosen for Christ free with your gift Heather Holleman Audio Collection -- Dive deeper with Heather Holleman through this free collection of Focus on the Family with Jim Daly episodes Explore practical faith-filled insights on understanding [... more]

What is revival and why does it matter Discover how to identify the subtle drift from God's blessing into comfort and complacency Through the legendary story of a young shepherd boy named David learn what it means to face the 'Goliaths' of evil sin and distraction in your life with spiritual confidence and power ResourcesMessage NotesSpecial OffersConnect - - WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookYouTubePartner With UsDonate Online - - [... more]

You read your Bible You pray You try harder So why do you still feel spiritually stuck If you're wondering how to grow spiritually pastor and author Dane Ortlund joins Dave and Ann Wilson on FamilyLife Today to challenge our instinct to pile on more effort What if real change isn't about doing more but going deeper into what you already have in Christ Show Notes and Resources Deeper Real Change for Real Sinners by Dane Ortlund Deeper Study Guide by Dane Ortlund Thanks to the Christian Standard Bible for sponsoring this episode Learn more at CSBible com Follow us [... more]

Share a commentSome of the loudest fights in church life are not about clear sin or clear doctrine They are about the debatable space where the Bible barely nods where preferences harden into platforms and where people start taking sides and taking shots We want better for our churches and for our own souls so we open Titus and ask a simple question what belongs on a Christian's tray and what should be refused on purpose We talk about the difference between what is popular and what is profitable and why Paul calls certain disputes worthless even when they feel [... more]

A Lighthouse in Darkening Times I'm so thankful for Pastor Tim and I know you are too I'm thankful for the clarion call that is going out from this pulpit and going all over the world By God's grace we're going to continue to lift up our pastor and pray for him And for the burden you have no idea I do Many of you don't have any idea the weight that this pulpit puts on a man It's a phenomenal weight I used to say years ago when I came through the Lincoln Tunnel when I lived in New [... more]

Prayer isn't a burden to carry it's an invitation to experience the heart of God In this encouraging episode of Encouraging Prayer Dr James Banks and his co-host explore the life-changing truth that prayer is something we get to do not something we have to do Together they discuss how God created us for a loving relationship with Him why so many believers struggle to approach prayer with joy and how Jesus has removed every barrier that keeps us from coming confidently into God's presence Drawing from Scripture personal stories and practical encouragement this conversation reminds listeners that prayer is [... more]

In this episode of Finishing Well certified financial planner and bestselling author Hans Scheil and Host Robby Dilmore explores an innovative and alternative approach to securing long-term care protection funding through annuities Highlighting that many individuals find themselves unable to qualify for traditional long-term care insurance due to sudden health events or strict medical underwriting Scheil introduces a solution that offers a much more flexible path forward Listeners will gain practical insights into how long-term care annuities utilize simplified health statements rather than invasive underwriting making coverage accessible even for individuals managing conditions such as diabetes heart disease stroke cancer [... more]

The world has hurt women in its own ways But what about the Church Cissie Graham Lynch Billy Graham's granddaughter and the daughter of Franklin Graham believes some churches have weakened women by constantly appealing to their emotions rather than giving them what they really need solid biblical teaching Cissie joins Pastor Greg and Cathe Laurie to discuss more To get the full interview go to The Greg Laurie Show Become a Harvest Partner today and join us in knowing God and making Him known through media and large-scale evangelism our mission of over years Explore more resources from Pastor [... more]

Throughout his ministry the apostle Paul endured an incredible list of hardships each one worse than the last And yet he described them as light and momentary afflictions How is this possible Hear the answer on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg ----------------------------------------- Click here and look for FROM THE SERMON to stream or read the full message This program is part of the series A Study in Habakkuk' Learn more about our current resource request your copy with a donation of any amount In one of the most famous sermons ever preached Jesus explains that the values in His [... more]

What do you say to someone who has never heard the gospel and doesn't know the first thing about the Bible And what happens when a whole generation comes to the faith late We walk through Paul's ministry in Ephesus in Acts and what the gospel did to a wealthy city built around the Temple of Artemis Then we look at Jesus' warning to the church in Ephesus in Revelation and what it means for our churches today Why Don't People Know the Bible Anymore What Are We Really Saved From Ephesus Worshiped Artemis Then Paul Showed Up Why Paul [... more]

Someday someone else will steward the resources God has entrusted to you But will they be prepared for that responsibility Many families devote considerable time and attention to estate planning They establish wills create trusts and develop strategies to transfer assets efficiently Those are important steps but they address only part of the challenge Preparing the next steward involves more than preparing an inheritance It involves preparing the person who will receive it David Wills President Emeritus of the National Christian Foundation NCF and a contributor to FaithFi's newest Field Guide How Do I Prepare the Next Steward joined the [... more]

When life is really tough should we consider it a sign that God wants us to move on If we're offered a better paying job is that an indication that God is leading us away from our current situation Maybe maybe not In this message Chip lays out four steps to follow when considering a change of scenery ResourcesMessage NotesSpecial OffersConnect - - WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookYouTubePartner With UsDonate Online - - [... more]

With rising prices and an uncertain economy often in the news it's easy for families to feel stressed about money In fact after surveying nearly women Crystal Paine discovered that nearly all of them admitted to having some level of fear about their money or financial future Crystal is no stranger to this stress Early in her marriage to Jesse they struggled to pay the bills after job opportunities fell through leaving them scrabbling to provide for themselves and their two young kids Through careful money habits and decisions they moved from scraping by to thriving establishing foundational habits that [... more]

She loves Jesus She has good friends And there's still one part of her life she hopes nobody ever asks about Christian women and their private sexual struggles rarely make it into the same conversation Dr Juli Slattery and educator Dr Joy Skarka join Dave and Ann Wilson to talk candidly about secrecy shame sexual habits and what it means to be fully known without running for cover Show Notes and Resources Her Freedom Journey A Guide Out of Porn and Shame to Authentic Intimacy Thanks to the Christian Standard Bible for sponsoring this episode Learn more at CSBible com [... more]

The doctrine of justification profoundly shapes the way we view our relationship with God and our approach to the Christian life Today Michael Reeves describes the immense joy that this biblical truth should bring Download Michael Reeves' video teaching series Reformation Truths plus the digital study guide with your donation https gift renewingyourmind org Meet Today's Teacher Michael Reeves is a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow and president and professor of theology at Union School of Theology in Wales Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries Explore all of our podcasts https www ligonier org podcasts [... more]

Share a comment Engage in good deeds sounds simple until you realize Paul repeats it like a drumbeat and then adds a surprising command be careful about it We dig into what that means and why it matters for everyday Christian living not as performative niceness but as the gospel made visible through action The aim isn't to trade doctrine for activism it's to let good doctrine become a life of application that benefits real people in practical ways We talk about the mindset shift from random acts of kindness to intentional thoughtful service and we break down a three-part [... more]

Rich weighs in on the remaining crop of talented players who could be on the move before the NFL Trade Deadline including Indianapolis Colts RB Jonathan Taylor and New York Jets WR Garrett Wilson Emmy Award-winning actress Rhea Seehorn joins Rich in-studio to promote the new season of Apple TV's golf comedy 'Stick' co-starring Owen Wilson says how she reacted to reading the script of 'Pluribus' for the first time and reveals her favorite scenes from Vince Gilligan's mind-bending dramedy and explains how she developed the complex backstory for her Kim Wexler character's on-screen chemistry with Bod Odenkirk's Saul Goodman [... more]

The New York Times broke the story of Democrat officials rigging Alaska's midterm election ballot for the U S Senate in favor of Rep Mary Peltola This story comes on the heels of news that the Obama Administration had investigated whether Rep Ilhan Omar married her brother and a Biden-appointed U S attorney shut down the probe The Sekulow team discusses the NYT's story on election fraud in Alaska the Deep State covering up Omar's scandal the ACLJ's legal work to preserve election integrity and much more [... more]