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Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

September 12, 2024

The factories of Victorian England were dark places Fatalities were high and workers often lived in poverty ldquo How can the working man cultivate ideals rdquo George Cadbury asked ldquo when his home is a slum rdquo And so he built a new kind of factory for his expanding chocolate business one that benefited his workers The result was Bourneville a village of more than three hundred homes with sports fields playgrounds schools and churches for Cadbury rsquo s workers and their families They were paid good wages and offered medical care all because of Cadbury rsquo s faith in [... more]

Wisdom for the Heart

Dr. Stephen Davey

September 12, 2024

A.W. Tozer

A W Tozer was a man whose life and ministry were fueled by a deep hunger for God and a fervent desire to see the church return to a high view of God s holiness Born into poverty in Tozer came to faith as a teenager after hearing a street preacher exhort people to call on the name of the Lord This pivotal moment marked the beginning of a remarkable journey that saw him preach without formal training for years and write some of the most influential Christian books of the th century Known for his passionate sermons and unapologetic [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

September 11, 2024

Drawing Closer to God

All your relationships with your spouse family and friends are important but temporary Your only eternal relationship is with God The bonds of family and friends help us thrive in this world but they pale in comparison to the significance of our relationship with the Lord Today I ll share some practical ways you can draw closer to God Connecting Faith and Finances Why Your Relationship with God Affects Your MoneyYou might wonder What does my relationship with God have to do with finances After all this is a blog about money right Yes but it s also about faith [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

September 05, 2024

A Journey To Faithful Stewardship

We know that our old self was crucified with him in order that the body of sin might be brought to nothing so that we would no longer be enslaved to sin - Romans Being born again in Christ changes a person We re given a new nature that fights against our old corrupt nature Sometimes the evidence of this is in the area of finances Straight ahead a journey to faithful stewardship Bobby s TestimonyIt's always a great privilege to connect with people answer their financial questions and offer help whenever possible Recently we spoke with Bobby from Nebraska [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

September 02, 2024

Working As Unto The Lord

More stress doesn t always equal a higher salary and if you bring home the stress along with the salary is it really worth it If that describes you maybe it s time to re-think the purpose of your work Some statistics claim that of American employees are happy with their jobs while others claim that are suffering from work-related stress A Different Question Why Are You Working Whether the statistics are accurate or not stress is a pervasive issue and work is often a significant contributor The question arises What should you do if work-related pressure overwhelms you Quit [... more]

Lighting Your Way

Lighthouse Baptist

August 21, 2024

Why Should Christ be Magnified

Wednesday August Message by Pastor Braydon Teach Main Scripture Colossians - [... more]

The Christian Worldview

David Wheaton

August 17, 2024

The Insidious Ideology of Social Justice

Send us a textGUEST JEFF KLIEWER pastor and author Woke-Free ChurchPaul wrote to the Colossians See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception according to the tradition of men according to the elementary principles of the world rather than according to Christ Colossians It would be hard to overstate just how pervasive and destructive social justice ideology has become in our society and the church Whether termed social justice wokeness colonization Diversity Equity and Inclusion DEI or Critical Theory it has metastasized everywhere government education media military even in Christian institutions and the church [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

August 16, 2024

What Are The Desires Of My Heart?

Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart That familiar verse from Psalm begs the question What are the desires of my heart We may be so interested in getting what we desire that we forget the other side of the equation delighting in the Lord Today we ll talk about desires and how they can either direct us or distract us The Nature of DesireThink about a time in your life when you didn t want anything You can t do it can you Desire is an inherent part of being human [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

August 13, 2024

Godâ€™s Generous Love

He rsquo s known as the military man whose commencement speech about making your bed every day got million views online But retired Navy Seal Admiral William McRaven shares another lesson just as compelling During a military operation in the Middle East McRaven has sadly acknowledged that several members of an innocent family were mistakenly killed Believing the family was owed a sincere apology McRaven dared to ask the heartbroken father for forgiveness ldquo I rsquo m a soldier rdquo McRaven told him ldquo but I also have children I know how difficult this would be for me if this [... more]

In Touch

Charles Stanley

August 03, 2024

Dealing With Immorality - Part 1

Find out what the apostle Paul has to say about facing immorality in the third chapter of Colossians [... more]

Alex McFarland Show

Alex McFarland

July 30, 2024

The Alex McFarland Show-120-Summer Camp Conversations

On this week s episode Alex speaks with leaders and students from all over the United States at a Worldview Camp Discussing topics like gender identity social media and peer pressure Alex stresses the importance of this generation and the next having open conversation on God s truths versus the beliefs of the world With the massive cultural shift our children are facing it is vital that parents and youth leaders understand the importance of thoughtful intentional faith discussions - and consider how a summer camp that focuses on more than just games could have a lasting impact on our [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

July 29, 2024

A Meaningful Hyphen

As I prepared for my mom rsquo s celebration of life service I prayed for the right words to describe her ldquo hyphen years rdquo mdash the years between her birth and death I reflected on the good and not-so-good times in our relationship I praised God for the day my mom accepted Jesus as her Savior after she saw Jesus ldquo changing rdquo me I thanked Him for helping us grow in faith together and for the people who shared how my mom encouraged and prayed for them while showering them with kindness My imperfect mom enjoyed a meaningful [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

July 14, 2024

Devoted to Prayer

ldquo I rsquo ve been praying for you for fifty years rdquo said the elderly woman My friend Lou looked into her eyes with profound gratitude He was visiting the Bulgarian village that his father grew up in and left as a teenager The woman a believer in Jesus lived next to his grandparents She began to pray for Lou as soon she heard about his birth a continent away nbsp Now over half a century later he was visiting the village on a business trip and while there he spoke to a group about his faith Lou hadn rsquo [... more]

The Christian Worldview

David Wheaton

June 22, 2024

Empty Deceptions Vying for Post-Christian Minds

Send us a textThis brodcast was previously aired GUEST DARRELL HARRISON pastoral staff Redeemer Bible Church Gilbert AZThere are only two foundations for thinking and living the perfect Word of God or the flawed word of man In running further and further away from the truth of God s Word our leaders and people run headlong into the fallen and foolish reasonings of man that Paul warned Christians to avoid See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception according to the tradition of men according to the elementary principles of the world rather than [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

June 14, 2024

Laziness vs. Rest

Dr Richard Swenson author of The Overload Syndrome and Margin writes that We must have some room to breathe We need freedom to think and permission to heal Our relationships are being starved to death by velocity Too many people are physically emotionally mentally and financially overloaded these days So we ll look at rest from a biblical perspective today The Concept of MarginIn his writings Dr Richard Swenson introduces the concept of margin essentially it's the space to take a break before you break down Many of us feel there s just not enough time money or energy left [... more]

Alex McFarland Show

Alex McFarland

May 30, 2024

The Alex McFarland Show-112-What Do You Think About When You Think About the Church?

What do you think of when you think of the church In this week apos s episode of the Alex McFarland Show Alex elaborates on the answers to this question So many issues need to be successfully navigated or avoided so that the ministry and the church apos s impact is not hindered Some people find it necessary to bash the church as a whole but the two entities God has ordained and will continue to bless are the family and the church both of which are suffering as a whole in this world Scriptures Timothy - Matthew Corinthians - [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

May 29, 2024

Words Reflect Our Heart

How do you eliminate foul language A high school chose to institute a ldquo no foul language rdquo promise The students took an oath saying I do solemnly promise not to use profanities of any kind within the walls and properties of our school rdquo This was a noble effort but according to Jesus no external rule or pledge can ever cover the odor of foul speech Removing the stench of the words that come from our mouths begins with renewing our hearts Just as people recognize the kind of tree by the fruit it bears Luke ndash Jesus said [... more]

Living on the Edge

Chip Ingram

May 29, 2024

Love One Another - How to Speak the Truth in Love, Part 2

Sometimes the truth really HURTS Getting straight talk from a friend is about as fun as getting a speeding ticket But we all need people in our lives who will honestly level with us Chip explains why it s so important to be a truth-telling-best-friend Main PointsWhy must we admonish one another It is a command - Colossians Thessalonians Because we all have ldquo blind spots rdquo - Psalm - nbsp To become godly holy mature Christians - Colossians - nbsp It cultivates deep loving relationships - Thessalonians nbsp Because sin destroys a believer rsquo s life - Romans Because [... more]

Living on the Edge

Chip Ingram

May 28, 2024

Love One Another - How to Speak the Truth in Love, Part 1

Jesus told us to speak the truth in love But for most of us it s hard If you d like to know how to speak the truth with boldness and with love join Chip as he reveals how to do just that Main PointsWhy must we admonish one another It is a command - Colossians Thessalonians Because we all have ldquo blind spots rdquo - Psalm - nbsp To become godly holy mature Christians - Colossians - nbsp It cultivates deep loving relationships - Thessalonians nbsp Because sin destroys a believer rsquo s life - Romans Because we are [... more]

Alex McFarland Show

Alex McFarland

May 28, 2024

The Alex McFarland Show-111-Reconciled to God

Are there unforgivable sins In today s episode Alex reads a heartbreaking letter from an inmate serving time for possession of child pornography This individual wrote to Alex desperate to know if Jesus really does forgive him or if he should accept that his sins are too great With compassion and through biblical examination Alex shares God s heart for all who confess repent and seek Him This episode is a beautiful reminder of God s unfailing love for us and those the world would label unredeemable Scriptures Ephesians Galatians John Romans John Romans Isaiah Colossians Colossians John Romans Exodus [... more]

More Than Ink

Pastor Jim Catlin & Dorothy Catlin

May 11, 2024

195 - Colossians: From End to End

Episode - Colossians From End to End May by A Production of Main Street Church of Brigham City [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

May 06, 2024

Are You Buying into Busyness?

May brings a flurry of activities graduations sports playoffs and school events that while meaningful can also lead to overwhelming stress In our busy world it's easy to get caught up in the hustle often driven by societal pressures to do more buy more and be everywhere at once Colossians reminds us not to be swayed by the hollow and deceptive philosophy that glorifies materialism over spiritual values We are often misled into thinking that accumulating possessions or filling our calendars is the path to fulfillment However these beliefs only bring chaos and stress not peace To combat this the [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

April 29, 2024

It's Not About The Money

God Owns EverythingNow to be sure the message that God owns everything and we don't is something we need to hear repeatedly That's probably why the Bible repeats this teaching several times Job needed reminding Job - reads Then the Lord answered Job out of the whirlwind and said 'Who is this that darkens counsel by words without knowledge Dress for action like a man I will question you and you make it known to me Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth Tell me if you have understanding Who determined its measurements surely you know [... more]

A New Beginning

Greg Laurie

April 21, 2024

The Road Less Traveled | Sunday Message

Pastor Greg Laurie begins our new Psalms of David series with a message focused on the choices we have in life including the choice to follow God Notes Matt - Ps Choices matter because we make our choices and our choices make us We are not the only ones who make choices God makes choices too There are over references to David in the New Testament yet he was far from perfect He wasn't only a shepherd warrior and king but also an adulterer murderer and abysmal failure In battle David was fearless In wisdom in ruling he was without [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

April 18, 2024

Must-Have Financial Skills for Young Adults

Must-Have Financial SkillsThe first skill is an attitude The Bible says God owns everything as in Psalm The earth is the Lord's and everything in it the world and all who live in it Understand that nothing belongs to you even you You are a manager of God's resources which should change your perspective on money and material things The number two financial skill you'll need is planning A dream without a plan is just a wish they say And wishes won't buy you a house The fundamental planning tool we recommend is a budget otherwise known as a spending [... more]

Living on the Edge

Chip Ingram

April 12, 2024

The Real Heaven - Why Heaven Matters, Part 2

Is heaven very different from our life here on earth Or will we spend all of eternity playing harps sitting on clouds and just hanging out Chip shares how your view of heaven matters And when you see heaven for what it really is it will change how you live each day on earth Main PointsWhy Study Heaven Our misconceptions are crippling us We rsquo re commanded to do so - Colossians - A faulty view of heaven destines us to a wasted life on earth - John - An Accurate View of Heaven Provides hellip Perspective in times of [... more]

Living on the Edge

Chip Ingram

April 11, 2024

The Real Heaven - Why Heaven Matters, Part 1

Ever stop and wonder what heaven will be like What comes up on your mental screen Clouds Some kind of mystical place where all people do is sing and have really long church services Well that isn't even close Today on Living on the Edge with Chip Ingram Chip explores what the Bible says about heaven and why it will change how you live today Main PointsWhy Study Heaven Our misconceptions are crippling us We rsquo re commanded to do so - Colossians - A faulty view of heaven destines us to a wasted life on earth - John - [... more]

Beacon Baptist

Gregory N. Barkman

April 01, 2024

Living in Light of Our Resurrection Life

Pastor Hunter Strength expounds the first four verses of Colossians explaining the new resurrection life of the believer [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

March 18, 2024

Master in Heaven

Singapore rsquo s Ministry of Manpower announced in that all migrant domestic workers must be given at least one rest day a month that employers couldn rsquo t compensate them for instead of giving them the day off Employers however were concerned they wouldn rsquo t have someone to care for their loved ones on those days While the logistics of caregiving could be solved by making alternative arrangements their attitude in not seeing the need for rest wasn rsquo t as easy to solve Treating others considerately isn rsquo t a new issue The apostle Paul lived in a [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

February 29, 2024

Why Choose Faith-Based Financial Solutions?

Matthew Well done good and faithful servant You have been faithful over a little I will set you over much Enter into the joy of your master HONORING GOD THROUGH FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIPInspiring Words We all aspire to hear the commendation found in Matthew and to be found faithful as stewards in all aspects of life including finances Biblical Foundation Our financial decisions are rooted in Scripture with Deuteronomy reminding us that all wealth comes from God and Psalm - affirming His ownership over everything including us Glorifying God The Bible teaches us to honor God in all that we do [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

February 24, 2024

Not Luck, but Christ

Discover magazine suggests that there are around quintillion followed by zeros planets in the universe but only one like Earth Astrophysicist Erik Zackrisson said that one of the requirements for a planet to sustain life is to orbit in the ldquo Goldilocks rdquo zone where the temperature is just right and water can exist Out of quintillion planets Earth seems to be one planet where conditions are just right Zackrisson concluded that Earth somehow had been dealt a ldquo fairly lucky hand rdquo Paul assured the Colossian believers that the universe existed not because of Lady Luck but because of [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

February 21, 2024

Walking in Jesus’ Shoes

What would it be like to walk in the shoes of royalty Angela Kelly the daughter of a dockworker and nurse knows She was also the official dresser for the late Queen Elizabeth for the last two decades of the monarch rsquo s life One of her responsibilities was to break in the aging queen rsquo s new shoes by walking in them around the palace grounds There was a reason for it compassion for an elderly woman who sometimes was required to stand for extended periods at ceremonies Because they wore the same shoe size Kelly was able to [... more]

A New Beginning

Greg Laurie

February 18, 2024

An Unholy Unity | Sunday Message

In Genesis we see the theme of rebellion over and over again As Pastor Jonathan Laurie looks at the chapter he reveals an important lesson we must deny our flesh and listen to God Notes Genesis Omnipresent All Present Jeremiah Omniscient All Knowing Psalm Omnipotent All-Powerful Colossians God Is Love John God Is Patient Peter God Is Wise Proverbs Proverbs Genesis The Pride of Man James Genesis Genesis Obedience to God always brings sensational blessings Divine Intervention Genesis God's Discipline Job Philippians --- Learn more about Greg Laurie and Harvest Ministries at harvest org This podcast is supported by the [... more]

Alex McFarland Show

Alex McFarland

February 01, 2024

The Alex McFarland Show-95 Ideas Have Consequences with guest Congressman Bill Redmon

On this week apos s episode of the Alex McFarland Show Alex has special guest Congressman Bill Redmon on the show to discuss the question why we need biblical truth in every area of our lives They discuss truth your role in defending truth and why truth matters so importantly to individuals and to the future of our nation Scriptures John Colossians John Peter Romans chapter Alex McFarlandAsk Alex Online alex alexmcfarland com booking alexmcfarland comBook - Assault On AmericaBook - Toughest Questions Your Kids Will Ask About ChristianityHow To Run For Office As a Christian ConservativeUpcoming EventsEquip RetreatThe Cove [... more]

The Christian Worldview

David Wheaton

January 13, 2024

Empty Deceptions Vying for Post-Christian Minds

Send us a textGUEST DARRELL HARRISON pastoral staff Redeemer Bible Church Gilbert AZThere are only two foundations for thinking and living the perfect Word of God or the flawed word of man In running further and further away from the truth of God s Word our leaders and people run headlong into the fallen and foolish reasonings of man that Paul warned Christians to avoid See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception according to the tradition of men according to the elementary principles of the world rather than according to Christ Colossians The [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

January 05, 2024

Identity in Money vs Identity in Christ

THE ISSUE OF IDENTITY BIBLICAL PERSPECTIVE In today's culture there's pressure to define ourselves by worldly standards but for Christians true identity is found in Jesus not in worldly achievements or possessions John says But to all who did receive him who believed in his name he gave the right to become children of God DANGERS OF WORLDLY IDENTITY SPIRITUAL PITFALLS Focusing on wealth or success can lead to pride envy constant comparison worry about finances and disillusionment as these pursuits never truly satisfy Letting money or success define us can make us believe our worth is tied to our [... more]

Matt Slick Live!

Matt Slick

December 14, 2023

Matt Slick Live

The Matt Slick Live daily radio show broadcast is a production of the Christian Apologetics Research Ministry -CARM- During the show Matt answers questions on the air and offers insight on topics like The Bible Apologetics Theology World Religions Atheism and other issues-- The show airs live on the Truth Network Monday through Friday - PM EST - - PM PST--You can also email questions to Matt using- info-carm org Please put -Radio Show Question- in the Subject line--You can also watch a live stream during the live show on RUMBLE--Time stamps are approximate due to commercials being removed for [... more]

The Daily Platform

Bob Jones University

November 17, 2023

1645. Pleasing Christ At Home

Dr Steve Pettit concludes the series in Colossians entitled Seeking Things Above from Colossians - The post Pleasing Christ At Home appeared first on THE DAILY PLATFORM [... more]

Matt Slick Live!

Matt Slick

November 17, 2023

Matt Slick Live

The Matt Slick Live daily radio show broadcast is a production of the Christian Apologetics Research Ministry -CARM- During the show Matt answers questions on the air and offers insight on topics like The Bible Apologetics Theology World Religions Atheism and other issues-- The show airs live on the Truth Network Monday through Friday - PM EST - - PM PST--You can also email questions to Matt using- info-carm org Please put -Radio Show Question- in the Subject line--You can also watch a live stream during the live show on RUMBLE---Time stamps are approximate due to commercials being removed for [... more]

The Daily Platform

Bob Jones University

November 16, 2023

1644. The Unity of the Church, Pt. 2

Dr Steve Pettit continues a series in Colossians entitled Seeking Things Above from Colossians - The post The Unity of the Church Pt appeared first on THE DAILY PLATFORM [... more]

The Daily Platform

Bob Jones University

November 15, 2023

1643. The Unity of the Church, Pt. 1

Dr Steve Pettit continues a series in Colossians entitled Seeking Things Above from Colossians - The post The Unity of the Church Pt appeared first on THE DAILY PLATFORM [... more]

The Daily Platform

Bob Jones University

November 14, 2023

1642. The Nature of the Church

Dr Steve Pettit continues a series in Colossians entitled Seeking Things Above from Colossians - The post The Nature of the Church appeared first on THE DAILY PLATFORM [... more]

The Daily Platform

Bob Jones University

November 13, 2023

1641. Overcoming Sin

Dr Steve Pettit continues a series in Colossians entitled Seeking Things Above from Colossians - The post Overcoming Sin appeared first on THE DAILY PLATFORM [... more]

Beacon Baptist

Gregory N. Barkman

November 12, 2023

Covetousness Is Idolatry

Pastor Greg Barkman speaks from Colossians with a warning and a cure for covetousness [... more]

The Daily Platform

Bob Jones University

November 10, 2023

1640. Understanding Sin

Dr Steve Pettit continues a series in Colossians entitled Seeking Things Above from Colossians - The post Understanding Sin appeared first on THE DAILY PLATFORM [... more]

The Daily Platform

Bob Jones University

November 09, 2023

1639. The Believer’s Focus

Dr Steve Pettit continues a series in Colossians entitled Seeking Things Above from Colossians - The post The Believer s Focus appeared first on THE DAILY PLATFORM [... more]

The Daily Platform

Bob Jones University

November 08, 2023

1638. The Believer’s Identity

Dr Steve Pettit continues a series in Colossians entitled Seeking Things Above from Colossians - The post The Believer s Identity appeared first on THE DAILY PLATFORM [... more]

The Daily Platform

Bob Jones University

November 07, 2023

1637. Christ Is All and In All

Dr Steve Pettit continues a series in Colossians entitled Seeking Things Above from Colossians The post Christ Is All and In All appeared first on THE DAILY PLATFORM [... more]

The Daily Platform

Bob Jones University

November 06, 2023

1636. An Introduction to Paul’s Letter to the Colossians

Dr Steve Pettit begins a series in Colossians entitled Seeking Things Above from Colossians - The post An Introduction to Paul s Letter to the Colossians appeared first on THE DAILY PLATFORM [... more]

A New Beginning

Greg Laurie

October 29, 2023

Don't Make Deals With the Devil | Sunday Message

Sometimes we like to justify sin as a little sin but that little sin can continue to grow until it takes us over Pastor Greg Laurie addresses this issue in the Christian life encouraging us not to give the devil even an inch Notes The devil is looking for vulnerabilities in our lives The Bible tells us that Satan can take many forms he can come in open wickedness as the devil of Hell and a fiery dragon or he can masquerade as an angel of light Read Joshua The spiritual battle never stops You are being attacked because you [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 16, 2023

The Cost and Blessing of Commitment

COMMITMENT TO BIBLICAL FINANCIAL PRINCIPLES Success in various areas including financial life requires strong commitment and adherence to biblical principles Effort is required to attain financial objectives like saving planning paying off debt giving and living with integrity This commitment offers peace contentment and joy Serving God with finances allows participation in his blessings and provides testimonies to inspire others BIBLICAL EXAMPLES OF COMMITMENT The Bible emphasizes commitment through examples in Hebrews showcasing believers prioritizing their faith in God Jesus is the epitome of commitment sacrificing himself for humanity He signifies God's unwavering dedication to us ROLE OF FAITH Faith [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

October 08, 2023

Slow-Fashioned Grace

Have you heard of slowfashion The hashtag captures a movement focused on resisting ldquo fast fashion rdquo mdash an industry dominated by cheaply made and quickly disposed of clothes In fast fashion clothes are out of style nearly as quickly as they rsquo re in the stores mdash with some brands disposing of large quantities of their products every year The slow fashion movement encourages people to slow down and take a different approach Instead of being driven by the need to always have the latest look slow fashion encourages us to select fewer well-made and ethically sourced items that [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

October 02, 2023

I Can See You!

The optometrist helped three-year-old Andreas adjust his first pair of glasses ldquo Look in the mirror rdquo she said Andreas glanced at his reflection then turned to his father with a joyful and loving smile Andreas rsquo father gently wiped the tears that slipped down his son rsquo s cheeks ldquo What rsquo s wrong rdquo Andreas wrapped his arms around his father rsquo s neck ldquo I can see you rdquo He pulled back tilted his head and gazed into his father rsquo s eyes ldquo I can see you rdquo As we prayerfully study the Bible the Holy [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

September 23, 2023

Compassion in Action

Building benches isn rsquo t James Warren rsquo s job He started building them however when he noticed a woman in Denver sitting in the dirt while waiting for a bus That rsquo s ldquo undignified rdquo Warren worried So the twenty-eight-year-old workforce consultant found some scrap wood built a bench and placed it at the bus stop It quickly got used Realizing many of the nine thousand bus stops in his city lacked seating he made another bench then several more inscribing ldquo Be Kind rdquo on each one His goal ldquo To make people rsquo s lives just [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

September 17, 2023

The Red Dress Project

The Red Dress project was conceived by British artist Kirstie Macleod and has become an exhibit in museums and galleries around the world For thirteen years eighty-four pieces of burgundy silk traveled across the globe to be embroidered upon by more than three hundred women and a handful of men The pieces were then constructed into a gown telling the stories of each contributing artist mdash many of whom are marginalized and impoverished Like the Red Dress the garments worn by Aaron and his descendants were made by many ldquo skilled workers rdquo Exodus God rsquo s instructions for the [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

September 14, 2023

Working as Unto the Lord

Some statistics claim that percent of American employees are happy with their jobs Then again apparently percent of us are suffering from work-related stress So what does all this mean for you If work-related pressure is getting you down what do you do Quit Re-train and change jobs Grit your teeth and keep going We suggest you step back and ask a different question As a believer in Christ why are you working in the first place The desire to do productive meaningful work is in our D-N-A In fact when God created Adam and Eve He immediately set them [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

September 08, 2023

Small Business by the Book

The past few years haven't been easy for small businesses in the U S The pandemic threw the supply chain the workforce and the economy into chaos forcing many small companies to close their doors and sending workers home by the millions But small business owners are nothing if not resourceful and many of you have pivoted into the new realities with determination and creativity Of course as Christians in business we are called to a higher standard Colossians says Whatever you do work heartily as for the Lord and not for men knowing that from the Lord you will [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

September 04, 2023

The Bible On Work

The first thing we have to do is put to rest the misconception that work is punishment for the Fall The very first verse of the Bible Genesis reads In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth So we see that God was at work even before man existed And of course He labored six days to create the heavens and earth everything within them Finally He created Man in His own image and commanded him to rule over every living thing on earth Later we see in Genesis that God gave Adam specific instructions about his labor [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

August 06, 2023

A Thousand Dots of Light

You wouldn rsquo t think anyone would be excited about going to a place called Dismals Canyon to watch gnats Yet this forest in northwestern Alabama attracts a number of tourists each year many in May and June when the gnat larvae hatch and become glowworms At night these glowworms cast a brilliant blue luminescence and thousands of them together create a breathtaking light In a way the apostle Paul writes about believers in Christ as glowworms He explains that ldquo you were once darkness but now you are light in the Lord rdquo Ephesians But sometimes we wonder how [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

July 28, 2023

What’s Your Relationship Status With God?

What's Your Relationship Status With God Most people would say their most important relationship is with their spouse or children or perhaps a friend And they'd be wrong Those relationships are important we need them but they don't carry eternal significance like your relationship with God Today we'll give you some practical ways to strengthen that relationship This is a program about money and you may be wondering what money has to do with our relationship with God That's a fair question and the answer is a lot And the Bible gives us three dots to make that connection FIRST [... more]