Pastor Ernie Sanders explores the biblical account of the resurrection of Jesus, discussing the role of angels, the accuracy of Luke's Gospel, and the importance of faith and inspiration in understanding the scriptures. [... more]

Strongholds are deeply ingrained thought patterns that can control our lives, often passed down through generations. They can be broken through recognizing the lies that lead to them, replacing them with biblical truth, and surrounding ourselves with supportive community and content. By taking our thoughts captive and fighting with divine weapons, we can experience supernatural freedom and transformation in our lives. [... more]

The New Testament teaches that every legitimate kind of work or social function is a sacred calling from God, and that believers should approach their work with humility, reliability, and complicity, as if serving Jesus Christ, to fulfill their divine purposes and reflect God's glory. [... more]

Investing in companies that prioritize servant leadership and biblical stewardship can lead to long-term business success and positive impact on society. Dolores Bamford, Co-Chief Investment Officer at Eventide Asset Management, shares her expertise on evaluating leadership quality and its role in creating lasting value. [... more]

Dr. Gary Chapman discusses the five traits of a healthy family, including an attitude of service, intimacy between husband and wife, parents teaching and training children, husbands being loving leaders, and children obeying and honoring their parents. He emphasizes the importance of a relationship with God in achieving a healthy family and provides practical advice for implementing these traits in daily life. [... more]

A new generation of investors is reshaping the investment landscape with their preferences for cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence, and ETFs. However, this shift also raises concerns about the motives behind their investments and the potential risks of getting-rich-quick stock investment ideas. Biblical wisdom can guide investors in making informed decisions and avoiding the pitfalls of speculation. [... more]

The story of America's founding is marked by the Puritans' attempt to establish a utopian society in the wilderness, where they sought to practice their own religion without interference. However, individuals like Ann Hutchinson and Roger Williams challenged the orthodoxy of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, advocating for religious freedom and the separation of church and state. Meanwhile, other colonies like Pennsylvania and Georgia were founded on different principles, such as the Quakers' rejection of formal services and the British humanitarians' goal of creating a colony for debtors. Despite the failure of these utopian experiments, they contributed to the development of the American character, which is characterized by adaptability, idealism, and a commitment to self-rule. [... more]

The significance of names in the Bible is explored, particularly in the context of Jacob's name change to Israel after a wrestling match with an angel. This event highlights the importance of surrender and obedience to God, and the concept of names as a reflection of character traits and identity. [... more]

Dr. Gary Chapman discusses the five characteristics of a healthy family, including an attitude of service, emotional intimacy, teaching and training children, obedience, and loving leadership. He emphasizes the importance of parents modeling these traits and teaching children by words and actions, rather than just verbalizing expectations. [... more]

A healthy family is built on the foundation of service, intimacy, and mutual respect. Dr. Gary Chapman shares the five fundamentals of a healthy family, including an attitude of service, intimacy between husband and wife, and the importance of teaching children what it means to be part of a healthy family. He emphasizes the need for families to prioritize their relationships and work together to build a strong and loving home. [... more]

Enveloping oneself in godliness is a total change of behavior, like putting on a seamless cloak that covers the whole body. This transformation involves mortifying fleshly desires and letting God's peace rule in our hearts, with the word of Christ dwelling richly in our lives. [... more]

Love is patient and kind, exercising long-suffering patience with people and demonstrating kindness, even in the face of unloving acts. This is the surprising snapshot of agape, the kind of love that is patient toward the irritable and kind to the unloving, and it requires a relationship with the Holy Spirit and the willingness to suffer. [... more]

The Messiah's character traits, such as wisdom and understanding, counsel and might, are not just attributes of our king, but also what should be in our lives. The Holy Spirit allows us to know God intimately and to obey him, reverence him, and respect him. We should judge based on righteousness, not on what we see or hear, and we should not judge others based on their appearance or social status. [... more]

Discovering your God-given giving style is key to finding joy and generosity, says Chris Gabriel, author of Wise Generosity. He joins Rob West to discuss the concept of wise generosity, including the idea of a personal giving identity and how it can help you give in a more strategic and meaningful way. [... more]

The Christian church can be a powerful megaphone, calling out to the world to turn from idols and serve the true and living God. By mimicking faithful role models, modeling joyful responses to the word and pressure, and motivating spiritual reformation, the church can spread the message of the gospel and bring genuine reformation. The example of the Thessalonians, who turned from dead gods to serve the living God, is a pattern worthy of following, and the church should strive to be a competing trumpet, calling out to the world with the message of Christ. [... more]

The early church in Thessalonica faced intense pressure to disbelieve, yet they welcomed the word and effectively invited it into their hearts and lives, becoming an example to other believers and demonstrating joyful responses to the pressure, motivating spiritual reformation and influencing others to follow their example. [... more]

Burt Young, a character actor, shares his story of growing up in Queens, New York, and his early days as a boxer and a hoodlum. He talks about his transformation into an actor, his role in the iconic film Rocky, and his working relationship with Sylvester Stallone. [... more]

Debra Pagay discusses the traits and strengths of women in leadership, including collaboration, communication, and nurturing, while also emphasizing the importance of resiliency, flexibility, and servant leadership. She shares personal anecdotes and biblical examples to illustrate these concepts and encourages women to lead from their strengths and not try to emulate men. [... more]

Dr. Gary Chapman explains the five characteristics of a healthy family, including an attitude of service, emotional intimacy between husband and wife, healthy child discipline, children obeying and honoring their parents, and husbands being loving leaders. [... more]

A healthy family is built on the five fundamentals of service, intimacy, submission, love languages, and spiritual connection. Dr. Gary Chapman shares practical advice on how to improve family relationships and create a strong, loving family environment. [... more]