Most people talk about prayer like it is all about them speaking to God Like How long should I pray What are the right words But have you ever thought about what God might want to say to us In this program guest teacher Ryan Ingram considers that thought as he picks up in his series When We Pray Don't miss why listening to God is vital to deeper intimacy with Him [... more]

Dr Juli Slattery recognizes that many couples a poor foundation for understanding God's design for intimacy that our sexual relationship is a metaphor for the intimacy God longs to have with each one of us Part of Receive the book God Sex and Your Marriage for your donation of any amount https donate focusonthefamily com don-daily-broadcast-product- - - refcd Get more episode resources https www focusonthefamily com episodes broadcast rethinking-godly-sexuality-in-your-marriage-part- -of- featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts please give us your feedback https focusonthefamily com podcastsurvey [... more]

Dr Juli Slattery recognizes that many couples a poor foundation for understanding God's design for intimacy that our sexual relationship is a metaphor for the intimacy God longs to have with each one of us Part of Receive the book God Sex and Your Marriage for your donation of any amount https donate focusonthefamily com don-daily-broadcast-product- - - refcd Get more episode resources https www focusonthefamily com episodes broadcast rethinking-godly-sexuality-in-your-marriage-part- -of- featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts please give us your feedback https focusonthefamily com podcastsurvey [... more]

In rural Amish culture the building of a barn is a social event It would take months for a single farmer and his family to construct a barn but the Amish doing it together make quick work of it Lumber is stocked ahead of time tools are prepped On the designated day the entire Amish community gathers early morning divvies up tasks and together pitches in to raise a barn In some cases a barn is built in a single day This is a good picture of God rsquo s vision for the church and our role in it The [... more]

Among the many exhibits and artifacts exploring the harsh reality of slavery and its aftermath in the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington DC I was grateful to discover the Contemplative Court This tranquil room features translucent walls of bronze glass and water appears to rain down from the ceiling into a pool As I sat in that peaceful space a quote on the wall from Dr Martin Luther King Jr caught my eye ldquo We are determined to work and fight until justice rains down like water and righteousness like a mighty stream rdquo These [... more]

In this special episode Pastor Greg Laurie helps us discover the meaning and the purpose of our lives to bring glory to God As we enter this new year what should be the outlook of every Christian Pastor Greg encourages us to take a heavenly perspective on our lives and warns us against three things that can keep us earthbound this year Want to learn more about the meaning of your life Do you want to have a personal relationship with God Just go to KnowGod org --- Learn more about Greg Laurie and Harvest Ministries at harvest org This [... more]

Donelan a teacher had always been a reader but one day it literally paid off She was planning a trip and reviewing her lengthy travel insurance policy when on page she discovered a wonderful reward As part of their ldquo It Pays to Read rdquo contest the company was giving to the first person to read that far into the contract They also donated thousands of dollars to schools in Donelan rsquo s area for children rsquo s literacy She says ldquo I rsquo ve always been that nerd who reads contracts I was the most surprised of anyone rdquo [... more]