In this teaching from the book of James Pastor J D Greear shows us how even in the midst of suffering and the many challenges thrown at us by life we can be sure that God is working all things for our good we need only be patient and wait on him [... more]

God initially made humanity to rule over Earth but Adam and Eve disobeyed Yet God is working among his people right now preparing us to be co-rulers with his Son based on deeds done in this life In this message Pastor Lutzer captures this redemptive love story in three acts What might we gain if we live faithfully on earth This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount Get yours at rtwoffer com or call us at - - - [... more]

Writing in The Atlantic author Arthur C Brooks tells of his visit to the National Palace Museum in Taiwan which contains one of the largest collections of Chinese art in the world The museum guide asked ldquo What do you think of when I ask you to imagine a work of art yet to be started rdquo Brooks said ldquo An empty canvas I guess rdquo The guide replied ldquo There rsquo s another way to view it The art already exists and the job of artists is simply to reveal it rdquo In Ephesians the word ldquo handiwork rdquo [... more]

In his wonderful book Art Faith A Theology of Making renowned artist Makoto Fujimura describes the ancient Japanese art form of Kintsugi In it the artist takes broken pottery originally tea ware and pieces the shards back together with lacquer threading gold into the cracks ldquo Kintsugi rdquo Fujimura explains ldquo does not just lsquo fix rsquo or repair a broken vessel rather the technique makes the broken pottery even more beautiful than the original rdquo Kintsugi first implemented centuries ago when a warlord rsquo s favorite cup was destroyed and then beautifully restored became art that rsquo s highly [... more]

God is working in us to make us like Himself Because we belong to His family we resemble our Father In this message from Ephesians Pastor Lutzer imparts lessons on how to model God's qualities to the lost around us As recipients of a new self and the Holy Spirit we walk in love This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount Get yours at rtwoffer com or call us at - - - [... more]

Pastor J D continues in this message to draw from the deep well of gospel truth in Romans to remind us of how God is working in our suffering and the fact that even when you feel like you're barely holding onto God in the midst of your pain he is still holding onto you [... more]

We won't always know how God is working in our suffering That doesn't sound very comforting but we know from the Bible that we can trust in two things first the cross shows us that he hasn't forgotten us and two the resurrection shows us that he always finishes what he has started Pastor J D continues in this message from Romans to remind us how and why we can have joy in the midst of our suffering [... more]

Today we launch a -week series with our friend Emaniel Brifil Throughout this series he will be speaking with guests from all walks of life and learning how they are making an impact in the Kingdom today and how God is working in their lives In this first episode we hear Emaniel's EB heart behind this series and why he chose these people to join him on the show https salvationarmysoundcast org wordsoflife [... more]

A few years ago a popular song hit the charts with a gospel choir singing the chorus ldquo Jesus walks with me rdquo Behind the lyrics lies a powerful story The choir was started by jazz musician Curtis Lundy when he entered a treatment program for cocaine addiction Drawing fellow addicts together and finding inspiration in an old hymnal he wrote that chorus as a hymn of hope for those in rehab ldquo We were singing for our lives rdquo one choir member says of the song ldquo We were asking Jesus to save us to help us get out [... more]

How do we know God is working in us to bring about His purpose In Genesis God makes a covenant with Abraham entirely based on His own word But Abraham is obsessed with the problem of the promise In this message we are invited to a covenant without conditions God says He will do what He promises our eternities depend on it This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount Get yours at https www moodyoffer com or call us at - - - [... more]

Discover the blessings you have in knowing God is working in you to accomplish His will [... more]

How do we know God is working in us to bring about His purpose In Genesis God makes a covenant with Abraham entirely based on His own word In this message we are invited to a covenant without conditions God says He will do what He promises our eternities depend on it This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount Get yours at rtwoffer com or call us at - - - [... more]

As a teenager Charles Spurgeon wrestled with God He'd grown up going to church but what was preached seemed bland and meaningless God was a struggle for him and Charles in his own words ldquo rebelled and revolted rdquo One night a fierce snowstorm forced the sixteen-year-old Spurgeon to seek shelter in a tiny Methodist church The pastor's sermon seemed directed at him personally In that moment God won the wrestling match and Charles gave his heart to Jesus Spurgeon later wrote ldquo long before I began with Christ He began with me rdquo In fact our life with God [... more]

Imagine you've gone through incredible personal loss in the midst of a nation-wide famine That's what happened to two widows in Scripture Naomi and Ruth Even if you can only see the immediate crisis God is working during such times In this message you'll see God moving forward with His plan of redemption in the four chapters of the book of Ruth You'll gather the lasting value of family community and the opportunity to witness to a watching world Even in your darkest days God is still there and He's still in control nbsp Click here to listen Duration [... more]

What are you really passionate about What motivates you In this Sunday morning episode Pastor Greg Laurie gives us a potent example of living wholeheartedly to know God and make Him known Discover the key to a well-lived life Notes The priorities of the early church were prayer Bible study and evangelism When God is working Satan will always be attacking Happiness is not found in looking for self-fulfillment but self-denial An early death means an early crown Stephen was well-respected Integrity and character are what you are in the dark Stephen was full of faith and the Holy Spirit [... more]

When tough times come mdash and they are coming mdash God shakes us up to make sure we remember who our real provider is He can sustain us through adversity Downsizing might not be fun especially when it may be necessary But even through trials God is working to develop our character This message contains some key principles to hang onto when your crisis comes nbsp Click here to listen Duration [... more]

During an episode of the popular US television talent competition ldquo America rsquo s Got Talent rdquo a five-year-old girl sang with such exuberance that a judge compared her to a famous child singer and dancer in the s He remarked ldquo I think Shirley Temple is living somewhere inside of you rdquo Her unexpected response ldquo Not Shirley Temple Jesus rdquo I marveled at the young girl rsquo s deep awareness that her joy came from Jesus living in her Scripture assures us of the amazing reality that all who trust in Jesus not only receive the promise of [... more]

Lily a Bible translator was flying home to her country when she was detained at the airport Her mobile phone was searched and when the officials found an audio copy of the New Testament on it they confiscated the phone and questioned her for two hours At one point they asked her to play the Scripture app which happened to be set at Matthew ndash ldquo Do not judge or you too will be judged nbsp For in the same way you judge others you will be judged and with the measure you use it will be measured to you [... more]

Episode Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions Show Notes CoreChristianity com Adriel As you know Nancy writing a book is a lot of work What did you see in the church and the lives of believers around you that made you feel that this book needed to be written I'm getting really burnt out as a parent right now I already have a full-time job and now I have to be a homeschool teacher to my kids due to schools not opening Finding time and space for devotions was hard enough before Can you give me any advice [... more]

Are you going through a season of suffering There are a lot of untruths we believe as Christians about why we experience suffering Pastor J D continues in this message to draw from the deep well of gospel truth in Romans to remind us of how God is working in our suffering and the fact that even when you feel like you're barely holding onto God in the midst of your pain he is still holding onto you [... more]

We won't always know how God is working in our suffering That doesn't sound very comforting but we know from the Bible that we can trust in two things first the cross shows us that he hasn't forgotten us and two the resurrection shows us that he always finishes what he has started Pastor J D continues in this message from Romans to remind us how and why we can have joy in the midst of our suffering [... more]

So many times we caregivers cry out to God for us to be delivered FROM these challenges Doing this for years however I'm learning that God meets us in it and delivers us THROUGH It In the process we discover our battle is not with our loved one's affliction but instead the battle is with ourselves From HOPE FOR THE CAREGIVER on American Family Radio JAN See the full transcript of the show below Brought to you by HFTC January Live on American family radio this is Hope For The Caregiver This is Peter Rosenberger This is the nation's number [... more]