Ever been that one person at your table in a restaurant that takes a pass on dessert Everybody's ordering salted caramel this and double chocolate that and they look at you like you have a second nose growing out of the side of your head What's wrong with you But sometimes we have to pass up the attractive things for the best things And today on A NEW BEGINNING Pastor Greg Laurie helps us chart a course for a richer more fulfilling walk with the Lord in spite of other things that want our attention Listen on harvest org --- [... more]

Legalism cannot be cured unless we recognize its harmful symptoms and diagnose it as a problem Today Sinclair Ferguson identifies the symptoms of legalism from several of Jesus' striking parables Get 'The Whole Christ' with Sinclair Ferguson for Your Gift of Any Amount https gift renewingyourmind org the-whole-christ Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries Explore all of our podcasts https www ligonier org podcasts [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Lindsey Gallant tells her story of when she was challenged to an eating contest by a boy at her church Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Lindsey Gallant tells her story of when she was challenged to an eating contest by a boy at her church Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

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Isn't friendship kind of optional Author Drew Hunter proposes a solution to the nationwide epidemic of loneliness He digs into the scriptural plea for authentic friendship and how exactly to make friendships you can't live without Show Notes and Resources Connect with Drew Hunter and read his article Tips on being a good friend and listen to the steps on cultivating true friendship And grab his book Made for Friendship in our shop Intrigued by today's episode Think deeper about friendship in these episodes with Kelly Needham Find resources from this podcast at shop familylife com See resources from our [... more]

On a Star Wars Day Drive Josh breaks down what the Carolina Panthers schedule is going to look like explains how the Warriors-Lakers series is getting the NBA Finals treatment brings the Top segment back to list of his top Star Wars-sports names voice of Charlotte FC Will Palaszczuk joins the show to discuss the Panthers-Chiefs Germany game and the dessert cart at Bank of America Stadium WD goes to the movies to decide whether or not he thought quot The Natural quot was any good and voice of USA Baseball and host of the ACC Baseball Etc podcast Daron [... more]

To my eyes the Christmas tree looked to be ablaze in fire Not because of artificial strings of lights but from real fire Our family was invited to a friend rsquo s ldquo altdeutsche tradition rdquo mdash the old German way mdash celebration featuring delicious traditional desserts and a tree with real lit candles For safety the freshly cut tree was lit one night only As I watched the tree appear to burn I thought of Moses rsquo encounter with God in the burning bush While tending sheep in the wilderness Moses was surprised by a flaming bush that was [... more]

Legalism cannot be cured unless we recognize its harmful symptoms and diagnose it as a problem Today Sinclair Ferguson identifies the symptoms of legalism by examining some of Jesus' parables that shocked the religious leaders of His day Get 'The Whole Christ' with Sinclair Ferguson for Your Gift of Any Amount https gift renewingyourmind org the-whole-christ Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources [... more]

When a corporation offered one thousand frequent flier miles for every ten purchases of one of their foods one man realized their cheapest product was individual cups of chocolate pudding He bought more than twelve thousand For US he received gold status and a lifetime supply of air miles for himself and his family He also donated the pudding to charity which netted him an tax write-off Genius Jesus told a controversial parable about a cunning manager who as he was being fired reduced what debtors owed his master The man knew he could rely on their help later for [... more]

Some do many great things but talk very little about them Some do few great things but talk a lot about them Today on A NEW BEGINNING Pastor Greg Laurie presents a contrast between Mordecai and another man named Haaman They both appear in the story of Esther One is a good man and gets little recognition the other an evil man who's angling for great recognition But today as the story continues the winds of change blow and these men get their just desserts Listen on harvest org --- Learn more and subscribe to Harvest updates at harvest org [... more]

Amber Lia examines internal and external food triggers things like boredom community or event gatherings shame stress and emotions that drive us to eat With personal stories and practical advice she'll give you some tips on how to navigate your food triggers and exchange them for healthier more God-honoring habits Receive Amber's book Food Triggers for your donation of any amount Plus receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today Your monthly support helps families thrive https donate focusonthefamily com don-daily-broadcast-product- - - refcd Get more episode resources https www focusonthefamily com episodes broadcast breaking-free-from-unhealthy-eating-habits featured-resource-cta If you've [... more]

The first church in Jerusalem had lots of things missing from it mdash charters committees strategies financial resources and buildings mdash things that many today would deem as vital But it had great power Why We can only surmise that it is because they tapped into the source of power through prayer Prayer was part of the very fabric of the church It was basic and foundational hellip and it was effective What would happen to our church if we were all devoted to this discipline This teaching is from the series Church Who Needs It Links Website https connectwithskip [... more]

Ever been that one person at your table in a restaurant that takes a pass on dessert Everybody's ordering salted caramel this and double chocolate that and they look at you like you have a second nose growing out of the side of your head What's wrong with you But sometimes we have to pass up the attractive things for the best things And today on A New Beginning Pastor Greg Laurie helps us chart a course for a richer more fulfilling walk with the Lord in spite of other things that want our attention View and subscribe to Pastor [... more]

Think of your last family gathering Did you watch from a distance or were you part of the conversation Were you seated at the table or did you observe from the next room Did you stay for dessert or sneak out early Family gatherings aren't spectator sports Everyone is a part Today on A New Beginning Pastor Greg Laurie points out church is a family gathering of believers and everyone has a part to play We'll see how we need the Church and the Church needs us If you would like to receive daily devotions written by Pastor Greg sign [... more]

Host Josh Graham with Desmond Johnson Aaron Gabriel Its the year anniversary of The Drive on Sports Hub Triad Top Desserts Why Zion's shoe deal should enrage Hornets fans Sharin with Daron Vaught Panthers voice Mick Mixon and SportsChannel 's Hayes Permar stop by Tune into The Drive with Josh Graham Mon-Fri - pm on Sports Hub Triad [... more]

A special guest Charlene shared her journey with her husband who lived with MS A few years ago someone put a copy of my book HOPE FOR THE CAREGIVER in her hands and Charlene read a chapter each day Finishing the book she started it over and repeated the process many times What happened after that however brought me to tears as she shared a powerful moment in their life together and beyond [... more]

God provided for the Israelites in the dessert with manna so they did not have to worry Even in retirement life and bills keep coming but there is a way to stop this worry Hans and Robby discuss how annuities can be the solution to this worry If you think you are going to live a short life buy life insurance if you think you are going to live a long life buy an annuity Hans explains investments returns and why getting an annuity might be the best decision you can make in retirement Don't forget to get your copy [... more]