In the days leading up to Easter I was watching a weather forecast on television When the extended forecast came up showing the weekend ahead there was an icon of a bouncing bunny on Easter Sunday better termed Resurrection Sunday Nothing on Crucifixion Friday not even a mention of Easter weekend How sad and tragic that the most important event in the history of mankind the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ has been replaced with a counterfeit fairy tale the Easter bunny and Easter eggs For to not know about the person and work of Jesus Christ on the [... more]

Pastor Skip shows you what Jesus your wonderful counselor and mighty God offers you [... more]

After I rsquo d gotten settled into the chamber my body floating comfortably above the water the room went dark and the gentle music that had been playing in the background went silent I rsquo d read that isolation tanks were therapeutic offering relief for stress and anxiety But this was like nothing I rsquo d ever encountered It felt like the chaos of the world had stopped and I could clearly hear my innermost thoughts I left the experience balanced and rejuvenated reminded that there is power in stillness We can rest most comfortably in the stillness of the [... more]

Drive By Diagnosis The term Drive-By Diagnoses accurately captures the shared experiences of countless caregivers It's as though passersby morph into experts leaning out the window to offer advice on caring for loved ones irrespective of their connection or expertise Comments like Have you considered a new drug or I know someone who swears by this often emerge One might even stumble upon stories of the latest extract from a miracle plant thriving solely in some guy's backyard in New Guinea Worse still discussions occasionally veer into divine judgment implying wrongdoing as the cause of affliction What did you do [... more]

We sat atop some beach boulders my friend Soozi and I watching the foam send up sea spray in arched curls Looking at the incoming waves crashing one after another against the rocks Soozi announced ldquo I love the ocean It keeps moving so I don rsquo t have to rdquo Isn rsquo t it interesting how some of us feel we need ldquo permission rdquo to pause from our work to rest Well that rsquo s just what our good God offers us For six days God spun the earth into existence creating light land vegetation animals and humans [... more]

In the Etch a Sketch was inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame With it you can draw picture after picture as complicated as you want If you mess up turn it upside down give it a shake and start over Today on A NEW BEGINNING Pastor Greg Laurie says no matter how your life is messed up God offers you the chance to turn your life right side up and start over Shaking is optional A case in point today from the Gospel of John and the Gospel of Luke Listen on harvest org --- Learn more and [... more]

What will the world be like when everyone sees that Jesus is Lord Imagine [... more]

In the Etch a Sketch was inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame With it you can draw picture after picture as complicated as you want If you mess up turn it upside down give it a shake and start over Today on A NEW BEGINNING Pastor Greg Laurie says no matter how your life is messed up God offers you the chance to turn your life right side up and start over Shaking is optional We'll see a case in point from our studies in the Gospel of John View and subscribe to Pastor Greg's weekly notes --- [... more]

In this program Chip continues his study of Chapter of the book of James James was the half-brother of Jesus who became the leader of the Christian church in Jerusalem But circumstances turned ugly for those believers and their world was turned upside down What James said to encourage them has the same relevance for anyone today whose world is turned upside down He brought God's answer then and we have it now When you need answers God offers a resource you don't want to miss [... more]

When you feel like you've run out of answers - there's nowhere to turn - and you don't think you can hang in there even one more day what do you do In this program Chip reminds you that regardless of how dark it may seem God is with you in the midst of your circumstances And that He's offering a resource to help you through [... more]

One key difference between God and Satan is that God always speaks truth while Satan always lies Once Adam and Eve believed the lie and rebelled against God there was nothing they could do All of us since birth have been contaminated with sin But God offers the hope of deliverance even in the destructive aftermath of sin What's the truth that can deliver us Click here to listen Duration [... more]

Kathi Lipp and Cheri Gregory share ideas on how you can find the space and the place to spend time nurturing your relationship with God They reflect on some of their imperfections and the abundant grace God offers to cover those shortcomings Get Kathi and Cheri's book An Abundant Place Daily Retreats for the Woman Who Can't Get Away 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 finding-space-to-connect-with-god featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts please give us your feedback https focusonthefamily [... more]

Many people desire a god of their own design one whose purpose is to grant their every wish But a man-made god offers little comfort when our circumstances become overwhelming Learn who God really is when you join us on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg Listen [... more]

Support the show https www lonsolomonministries com give [... more]

In this special Christmas episode Pastor Greg Laurie teaches on the meaning of Jesus Christ's name and why it gives us hope Notes At the name of Jesus Christ every knee will bow Isaiah The Christmas story is about more than a birth but also a gift Jesus' name is wonderful this takes care of the dullness of life Only God is awesome Jesus' name is Counselor this takes care of the decisions of life Jesus' name is Mighty God this takes care of the demands of life Jesus Christ is Mighty God Jesus' name is Everlasting Father this takes [... more]

Chip wraps up this series by saying that a lot of us don't enjoy the peace God offers because instead of trusting Him with our deepest secrets we choose to bury them hoping that if they're ignored somehow they'll never be a problem This message is for you if you long for the peace and joy you know you're not experiencing [... more]

When I was a teenager my mom painted a mural on our living room wall which stayed there for several years It showed an ancient Greek scene of a ruined temple with white columns lying on their sides a crumbling fountain and a broken statue As I looked at the Hellenistic architecture that had once held great beauty I tried to imagine what had destroyed it I was curious especially when I began studying about the tragedy of once great and thriving civilizations that had decayed and crumbled from within The sinful depravity and wanton destruction we see around us [... more]

In the Etch a Sketch was inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame With it you can draw picture after picture as complicated as you want If you mess up turn it upside down give it a shake and start over Today on A New Beginning Pastor Greg Laurie says no matter how your life is messed up God offers you the chance to turn your life right side up and start over Shaking is optional A case in point today from the Gospel of John and the Gospel of Luke View and subscribe to Pastor Greg's weekly notes [... more]

Where is America in the end-times scenario And what about the person who has never heard the gospel In his newest message from Revelation Pastor Greg Laurie reveals how God offers every opportunity to escape the coming judgment Listen in to this latest study from Revelation A Book of Promises Notes God takes no delight in judging people When God's judgment comes it's always just and right Who are these people singing this song These are believers in the Tribulation they have been martyred for their faith God takes it personally when one of His followers is attacked God's people [... more]

Hopelessness and despair are rampant In a recent year almost Americans saw no way out of their misery and then committed suicide They saw ending life as their only escape But one of the great blessings God offers to those who believe in Jesus is hope mdash a hope that Paul says ldquo does not disappoint rdquo Do you have peace with yourself your community and with God nbsp Click here to listen Duration [... more]

It makes common sense to the honest person that they need a God The problem is most people don't want the God of the Bible To them and to us God says Stop wandering around in the darkness of your own speculations I am the light of the world Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness but will have the light of life God offers you light and wisdom for life today So which way are you leaning Who are you following What direction are you taking Not just for this life but as you journey through life toward [... more]

In the midst of fearful times do you know GOD offers security that can't be changed by any person or circumstance No boss no mate no illness no crime no job loss no violence not even the death of someone we love can touch the security we have in Christ Chip opens the book of Ephesians to explain how that works [... more]

When I was young whenever my doting Aunt Betty visited it felt like Christmas She rsquo d bring Star Wars toys and slip me cash on her way out the door Whenever I stayed with her she filled the freezer with ice cream and never cooked vegetables She had few rules and let me stay up late My aunt was marvelous reflecting God rsquo s generosity However to grow up healthy I needed more than only Aunt Betty rsquo s way I also needed my parents to place expectations on me and my behavior and hold me to them God [... more]

In this program Chip continues his study of Chapter of the book of James James was the half-brother of Jesus who became the leader of the Christian church in Jerusalem But circumstances turned ugly for those believers and their world was turned upside down What James said to encourage them has the same relevance for anyone today whose world is turned upside down He brought God's answer then and we have it now When you need answers God offers a resource you don't want to miss [... more]

When you feel like you've run out of answers - there's nowhere to turn - and you don't think you can hang in there even one more day what do you do In this program Chip reminds you that regardless of how dark it may seem God is with you in the midst of your circumstances And that He's offering a resource to help you through [... more]

A commercial once said ldquo You only go around once in life Grab all the gusto you can rdquo This advice of course is foolish In this message we hear a challenge to a pleasure-mad culture that rsquo s infecting the church a challenge to reach for the real pleasures God offers nbsp Click here to listen Duration [... more]

While riding in the Chihuahuan Desert in the late s Jim White spotted a strange cloud of smoke spiraling skyward Suspecting a wildfire the young cowboy rode toward the source only to learn that the ldquo smoke rdquo was a vast swarm of bats spilling from a hole in the ground White had come across New Mexico s Carlsbad Caverns an immense and spectacular system of caves As Moses was tending sheep in a Middle Eastern desert he too saw an odd sight that grabbed his attention mdash a flaming bush that didn rsquo t burn up Exodus When God [... more]

In the midst of fearful times do you know GOD offers security that can't be changed by any person or circumstance No boss no mate no illness no crime no job loss no violence not even the death of someone we love can touch the security we have in Christ Chip opens the book of Ephesians to explain how that works [... more]

Chip wraps up this series by saying that a lot of us don't enjoy the peace God offers because instead of trusting Him with our deepest secrets we choose to bury them hoping that if they're ignored somehow they'll never be a problem This message is for you if you long for the peace and joy you know you're not experiencing [... more]

We at Wonderful Words of Life want to take a moment to introduce you to a new monthly podcast also produced by The Salvation Army Soundcast The Holiness Podcast is an in-depth Bible study with Salvation Army Officer Lt Colonel Vern Jewett In this Bible study Colonel Jewett discusses the gift of holiness God offers to His people To subscribe to the show download the study guides and learn more visit https salvationarmysoundcast org holiness [... more]