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Faith And Finance

Rob West

December 03, 2024

Gospel Generosity with Dr. Nathan Harris

For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ that though he was rich yet for your sake he became poor so that you by his poverty might become rich - Corinthians That verse is among the most cited on the subject of generosity and for good reason It links generosity with the Gospel Dr Nathan Harris joins us to make that connection even stronger Dr Nathan Harris is Vice President for Strategic Initiatives at the University of Mobile in Mobile Alabama He is also the author of A Short Guide to Gospel Generosity Giving as an Act of [... more]

Alex McFarland Show

Alex McFarland

December 03, 2024

The Alex McFarland Show-138-Why Gratitude?

Why should we cultivate gratitude in our lives On this week s episode of The Alex McFarland Show Alex discusses seven reasons to cultivate a spirit of gratitude and what the Bible says about this topic This episode is packed with scriptures to encourage and equip you to praise the living God with a thankful heart Reasons to Cultivate a Spirit of Gratitude It is God s will Thess God is Good Psalm Gratitude is commanded and expected by our Maker Col It will enhance your prayer life Col Everything God is doing or allowing in your life is ultimately [... more]

Words of Life

Salvation Army

December 02, 2024

Worship Leader, April Christina Farmer is Here!

This Christmas we are joined by worship leader pastor speaker April Christina Farmer She and Bernie discuss her testimony through the lens of gratitude From starting out as a single parent to a very scary illness April's journey is such an encouragement and testimony to the grace of God To learn more about April and her ministry visit https www aprilchristinafarmer com Listen to April's music here- https itunes apple com pg artist april-christina id Learn more about the show at https salvationarmysoundcast org wordsoflife And learn about more shows produced by The Salvation Army here- https salvationarmysoundcast org Discover [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

November 29, 2024

Praying for Our Daily Bread

In Matthew Jesus tells us how we should pray and how not to do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do for they think that they will be heard for their many words Of course Jesus then gives us the Lord s Prayer as an example of how we should bring our needs to God But are we skimming over part of it A Prayer of DependenceIn our world of abundance it s easy to forget that everything we have comes from God From food and water to shelter and income every provision is a gift from Him [... more]

The Urban Alternative

Tony Evans, PhD

November 28, 2024

A Thanksgiving Offering

This Thanksgiving Dr Tony Evans dives into the true meaning of gratitude exploring how a thankful heart transforms our relationship with God and others In this message he uncovers practical ways to express genuine thanks not just for our blessings but for the One who provides them [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

November 28, 2024

The Story of Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is more than just a feast it's a celebration rooted in faith courage and sacrifice The Pilgrims' journey and pursuit of religious freedom have shaped American heritage and continue to inspire gratitude The Pilgrims also known as Separatists broke away from the Church of England believing it had strayed from biblical teaching In contrast the Puritans or Non-Separatists sought to reform the church from within While the Puritans aimed to purify the Pilgrims chose complete separation making their journey to the New World a bold stand for freedom of worship Fleeing Persecution and Seeking FreedomPersecuted in England for their [... more]

Focus on the Family

Jim Daly

November 28, 2024

Reflecting on Our Blessings at Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving from Focus on the Family Thanksgiving is a time to spend with family eat great food and reflect on our blessings We are so blessed and we have a lot to be grateful for On this one-day Focus on the Family broadcast Becky Kopitzke will highlight ways you can bless your family and others during Thanksgiving stemming from a heart of gratitude From sending cards to cover blessing operations to pulling a Thank Prank you ll discover many things you can do to bless those around you and cultivate a spirit of gratitude in your home Receive the [... more]

Renewing Your Mind

R.C. Sproul

November 28, 2024

The Forgiven Woman

Those who know they have been forgiven a great debt are stirred to great love and gratitude From his exposition of the gospel of Luke today R C Sproul reflects on Jesus response when a notorious woman came to honor Him at dinner Get R C Sproul s commentary on the gospel of Luke for your donation of any amount https gift renewingyourmind org luke-commentary Meet Today s Teacher R C Sproul was known for his ability to winsomely and clearly communicate deep practical truths from God s Word He was founder of Ligonier Ministries first minister of preaching and [... more]

In Touch

Charles Stanley

November 28, 2024

A Thankful Heart - Part 1

Cultivate an attitude of gratitude that transcends any negativity or hardship [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

November 27, 2024

Pardoned by God

Around the national Thanksgiving holiday the U S president welcomes two turkeys to the White House before granting them a presidential pardon Instead of being served as the main dish of the traditional Thanksgiving meal the turkeys safely live out the rest of their lives on a farm Although the turkeys can rsquo t comprehend the freedom they rsquo ve been granted the unusual annual tradition highlights the life-giving power of a pardon The prophet Micah understood the significance of a pardon when he wrote a strong warning to the Israelites still in Jerusalem Similar in form to a legal [... more]

Truth for Life

Alistair Begg

November 27, 2024

Thankfulness: A Mark of Grace (Part 2 of 2)

The apostle Paul exhorted believers to give thanks to God continually in all circumstances Genuine gratitude isn t merely driven by good habits or self-endeavors though Listen to Truth For Life as Alistair Begg teaches us how to become truly thankful ----------------------------------------- Click here and look for FROM THE SERMON to stream or read the full message This program is part of the series Thankful Living Learn more about our current resource request your copy with a donation of any amount Give the most important Christmas gift of all the message of the Gospel Purchase quality gifts for under at [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

November 27, 2024

Finding True Contentment

Do you find yourself trapped in a one-day mindset Maybe you think One day I'll be out of debt One day I'll have enough or One day I'll finally relax We often tie our contentment to future circumstances yet the Apostle Paul shows us a different way contentment in the here and now Paul who experienced both wealth and poverty wrote in Philippians - about the secret to contentment I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content I can do all things through him who strengthens me Paul s contentment wasn t based on his circumstances but [... more]

Wisdom for the Heart

Dr. Stephen Davey

November 26, 2024

Leaving the State of Discontent

Does discontentment sneak into your heart more often than you d like In this episode we dive into Philippians - where Paul urges believers to do all things without grumbling or disputing As we explore this passage you ll learn how to stop living in the state of discontent and start reflecting Christ s light to a world in need If you re tired of letting complaints steal your joy join us as we discover how to live with gratitude and shine brightly for Jesus [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

November 25, 2024

3 Things Your Pastor Wishes You Knew about Giving with Leo Sabo

As Thanksgiving week reminds us of the many blessings we enjoy it s natural to reflect on gratitude But does gratitude naturally lead to generosity Leo Sabo joins us today to discuss three things your pastor wishes you knew about giving Leo Sabo is the President of the Christian Stewardship Network CSN where he gets to share the incredible impact financial stewardship and generosity can have on the Church Giving Has Spiritual BenefitsYour pastor wants you to know that giving is deeply tied to your spiritual growth It s not just about meeting church needs it s about discipleship and [... more]

Truth for Life

Alistair Begg

November 22, 2024

Overflowing with Thankfulness (Part 2 of 3)

Gratitude is expressed in words and actions Remembering who God is and all He s done should inspire joyful worship and praise Thankfulness has also moved God s people to respond with abundant generosity Hear more on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg ----------------------------------------- Click here and look for FROM THE SERMON to stream or read the full message This program is part of the series Thankful Living Learn more about our current resource request your copy with a donation of any amount Give the most important Christmas gift of all the message of the Gospel Purchase quality gifts for [... more]

Truth for Life

Alistair Begg

November 21, 2024

Overflowing with Thankfulness (Part 1 of 3)

You don t have to be a believer to be thankful and yet Christian gratitude should be distinctive On Truth For Life Alistair Begg explores the difference between natural appreciation and the overflowing gratefulness that should mark genuine believers ----------------------------------------- Click here and look for FROM THE SERMON to stream or read the full message This program is part of the series Thankful Living Learn more about our current resource request your copy with a donation of any amount Give the most important Christmas gift of all the message of the Gospel Purchase quality gifts for under at tfl org [... more]

Alex McFarland Show

Alex McFarland

November 19, 2024

The Alex McFarland Show-136-Bless the Lord, All You People!

It s amazing how circumstances can change our perspective when the key to thriving is gratitude and enjoying the little things in life On this encouraging episode of the Alex McFarland Show Alex shares thoughts from Psalm and makes three points How there is a personal ministry that God showers into the lives of all people God s global redemption ministry How redemption mercy and blessings flow from the very nature of God This is one you don t want to miss Scriptures Psalm Thessalonians Isaiah Alex McFarlandAlex McFarland Speaking ScheduleMy Relationship with God Ask Alex Online alex alexmcfarland com [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

November 11, 2024

5 Money Myths Christians Should Stop Believing

The Bible is full of wisdom on managing money and possessions yet there are common beliefs about wealth that are simply unbiblical These misconceptions can lead people away from God s truth about finances creating confusion and stress Let s examine five of these myths and explore what the Bible actually teaches The I Win You Lose MentalityOne widespread belief is that money is a zero-sum game for someone to have more someone else must have less This scarcity mindset fuels anxiety and fear making people view wealth as something limited Scripture however reveals God s generosity and ability to [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

November 07, 2024

Count Your Blessings: The Power of Gratitude

In hymn writer Johnson Oatman Junior penned the timeless words Count your blessings name them one by one a refrain that has encouraged generations It reminds us of the profound role gratitude plays in the Christian life As Thanksgiving approaches this theme of gratitude takes on even greater significance Let s look closer at Oatman s hymn and the enduring truths it holds for us The Importance of GratitudeThankfulness isn t just a holiday sentiment It s foundational to a life of faith In Thessalonians we re reminded to give thanks in all circumstances for this is God s will [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 23, 2024

Grateful Living with Sharon Epps

And you shall rejoice in all the good that the Lord your God has given to you and to your house - Deuteronomy God is worthy of all the praise we can give Him but that s not the only reason to be grateful for His blessings Sharon Epps is here to tell us what happens when we rejoice in God s provision Sharon Epps is the president of Kingdom Advisors FaithFi s parent organization Kingdom Advisors serves the broad Christian financial industry by educating and equipping professionals to integrate biblical wisdom and financial expertise The Connection Between Gratitude and [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 08, 2024

Simple Money, Rich Life with Bob Lotich

English statesman Francis Bacon once wrote Money is a great servant but a bad master If we don t learn to manage money wisely to take control of it it will soon master us It s one way or the other Today Bob Lotich tells us how to be the master and not the servant when it comes to money and he makes it pretty clear as well Bob Lotich is a high-performance financial coach and Certified Educator in Personal Finance CEPF and has been named a top- influencer in personal finance His wife Linda and his award-winning website SeedTime [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

September 27, 2024

Search and Rescue

Some friends went boating in the English Channel hoping the forecast for stormy weather would change But the winds rose and the waves became choppy threatening the safety of their vessel so they radioed for help to the RNLI the Royal National Lifeboat Institution After some tense moments they spotted their rescuers in the distance and realized with relief they rsquo d soon be safe As my friend reflected gratefully afterward ldquo Whether or not people ignore the rules of the sea the RNLI still comes to the rescue rdquo As he recounted the story I thought about how Jesus [... more]

Focus on the Family

Jim Daly

August 29, 2024

Living with Contagious Joy (Part 2 of 2)

Life is hard but God is good And author Brant Hansen reminds you that you can make a conscious effort to choose joy in your life You can have joy because your hope is in Christ and He holds the future You ll learn to laugh at yourself serve others better and practice gratitude as you trust the One who gives eternal life Part of Receive the book Life Is Hard God Is Good Let's Dance plus a free audio download of the program Living with Contagious Joy for your donation of any amount Get More Episode Resources We'd love [... more]

Focus on the Family

Jim Daly

August 28, 2024

Living with Contagious Joy (Part 1 of 2)

Living on the Edge

Chip Ingram

August 22, 2024

I Choose Joy - Understanding the Power of Focus, Part 2

What s the toughest situation you re facing today A relationship A negative boss Financial pressure Join Chip as he shares truth from God s Word that will begin to neutralize that issue in your life and allow you to experience joy in the midst of your most perplexing problems Main PointsThe Divine Equation C P E Circumstance Perspective Experience KEY Focus - Where is my focus -Philippians - How to develop an upward focus -Philippians - A choice GratitudeAn action PrayerAn Attitude - ConfidenceThree observations about an outward focus -Philippians - Difficult circumstances reveal our true affections Living above [... more]

Living on the Edge

Chip Ingram

August 22, 2024

I Choose Joy - Understanding the Power of Focus, Part 2

Living on the Edge

Chip Ingram

August 21, 2024

I Choose Joy - Understanding the Power of Focus, Part 1

If you re bummed out struggling things not going well and you don t know where to go join Chip as he begins this series and shares how a divine equation can change your world Main PointsThe Divine Equation C P E Circumstance Perspective Experience KEY Focus - Where is my focus -Philippians - How to develop an upward focus -Philippians - A choice GratitudeAn action PrayerAn Attitude - ConfidenceThree observations about an outward focus -Philippians - Difficult circumstances reveal our true affections Living above our circumstances occurs when our hearts are so full of people that there is no [... more]

Living on the Edge

Chip Ingram

August 21, 2024

I Choose Joy - Understanding the Power of Focus, Part 1

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

August 17, 2024

Heaven Is Singing

Joy was apparent in their voices as the high school choir sang the Argentinian song ldquo El Cielo Canta Alegria rdquo I was enjoying the performance but couldn rsquo t understand the lyrics because I don rsquo t know Spanish But it wasn rsquo t long until I recognized a familiar word as the choir began to jubilantly declare ldquo Aleluya rdquo Repeatedly I heard ldquo Aleluya rdquo a declaration of praise to God that sounds similar in most languages around the world Eager to know the background of the song I went online after the concert and discovered the [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

August 16, 2024

A Wife's Letter of Thanks to Her Husband After Losing Her Baby During Pregnancy

On this episode of Our American Stories Megan Bayer shares her touching letter of gratitude and healing to her constant companion through a struggle they will never forget Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

July 24, 2024

Godâ€™s Economy vs. Manâ€™s Economy with Sharon Epps

Is Jesus Lord of all your affairs or is there still one part of your life where you insist on being in charge That one area all too often is money We all have to make a decision Will we live in God s economy or man s Sharon Epps is here today to help us understand the difference Sharon Epps is the president of Kingdom Advisors FaithFi s parent organization Kingdom Advisors serves the broad Christian financial industry by educating and equipping professionals to integrate biblical wisdom and financial expertise Being In the World but Not Of the World [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

July 14, 2024

Devoted to Prayer

ldquo I rsquo ve been praying for you for fifty years rdquo said the elderly woman My friend Lou looked into her eyes with profound gratitude He was visiting the Bulgarian village that his father grew up in and left as a teenager The woman a believer in Jesus lived next to his grandparents She began to pray for Lou as soon she heard about his birth a continent away nbsp Now over half a century later he was visiting the village on a business trip and while there he spoke to a group about his faith Lou hadn rsquo [... more]

Living on the Edge

Chip Ingram

July 01, 2024

Love in Action - Love in Action

Would you believe that almost half a million kids are in foster care right now So how should Christians in the U S respond In this program you will hear about the new movie Sound of Hope which sheds light on this pressing and challenging crisis Experience the true story of a little church in Possum Trot Texas that started a movement by radically caring for the hurting kids in their community Main PointsFoster care system s harsh reality Millions of families facing poverty addiction and abuse Grim statistics Four million families on the brink children in foster care awaiting [... more]

Living on the Edge

Chip Ingram

July 01, 2024

Love in Action - Love in Action

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

June 05, 2024

Give Thanks to God

My friend hurried from her stressful job at the hospital wondering what she would prepare for dinner before her husband returned from his equally demanding job She had made chicken on Sunday and served leftovers on Monday Then they had yet another round of chicken mdash this time baked mdash on Tuesday She found two pieces of fish in the freezer but she knew the fillets weren rsquo t her husband rsquo s favorite Not finding anything else she could prepare in just a few minutes she decided the fish would have to do As she placed the dish on [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

June 05, 2024

Whole Heart Finances With Dr. Shane Enete

Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed and anxious about your finances You're not alone For many money is the number one source of stress But what if you could transform your relationship with money from one of fear and dread to one of trust and joy Dr Shane Enete joins us today to discuss how we can do that Dr Shane Enete is an Associate Professor of Finance at Biola University and the author of the brand new book Whole Heart Finances A Jesus-Centered Guide to Managing Your Money with Joy Addressing the Fear of Financial CommitmentOne of the most [... more]

Family Life Today

Dave & Ann Wilson, Bob Lepine

May 03, 2024

Lost: How Grief Brought Me Closer to God: Sara Hagerty

When you're stuck in the middle of a tough time dealing with heartache and pain it can feel like there's no way out No matter what you try that heavy cloud of grief still follows you Author Sara Hagerty sits with you in your pain as she talks about how to work through the pain face it head-on and find a path through the grief denial and all those other messy emotions Show Notes and Resources Connect with Sara Hagerty and catch more of her thoughts at sarahagerty net and on Facebook Instagram and Twitter And grab Sara's book The [... more]

Wisdom for the Heart

Dr. Stephen Davey

May 03, 2024

A Recipe for Joy

Discover the surprising secret to true joy In this episode Stephen Davey reveals how to rise above negative circumstances and choose a joyful spirit Learn the essential ingredients to cultivate gratitude faithful prayer meaningful participation in your community and an unshakeable devotion to Christ [... more]

Family Life Today

Dave & Ann Wilson, Bob Lepine

May 02, 2024

Finding Beauty in the Boundaries: Sara Hagerty

Do you ever feel like it's just too much Laundry piles up bills keep coming and your schedules overflow Well Sara Hagerty gets it Once struggling with infertility adoption and yeah now she's raising seven kids She encourages us on finding purpose in the unexpected twists of life even with our limited time Show Notes and Resources Connect with Sara Hagerty and catch more of her thoughts at sarahagerty net and on Facebook Instagram and Twitter And grab Sara's book The Gift of Limitation Finding Beauty in the Boundariesin our shop Intrigued by today's episode Think deeper about Grief by [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

April 29, 2024

It's Not About The Money

God Owns EverythingNow to be sure the message that God owns everything and we don't is something we need to hear repeatedly That's probably why the Bible repeats this teaching several times Job needed reminding Job - reads Then the Lord answered Job out of the whirlwind and said 'Who is this that darkens counsel by words without knowledge Dress for action like a man I will question you and you make it known to me Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth Tell me if you have understanding Who determined its measurements surely you know [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

April 06, 2024

Five Good Things

According to research people who are intentionally grateful for what they have report better sleep fewer symptoms of illness and more happiness Those are impressive benefits Psychologists even suggest keeping a ldquo gratitude journal rdquo to improve our well-being writing down five things we rsquo re grateful for each week Scripture has long promoted the practice of gratitude From meals and marriage Timothy - to the beauties of creation Psalm the Bible has called us to see such things as gifts and to thank the Giver for them Psalm lists five things Israel could be especially grateful for their rescue [... more]

A New Beginning

Greg Laurie

April 05, 2024

The Best Choice | Jesus Commends Mary

If the gift someone gives you is modest your expression of thanks can likewise be modest When the gift is extraordinary a modern etiquette expert says Keep the level of the thank you near the level of kindness you received Well today on A NEW BEGINNING Pastor Greg Laurie takes us to a memorable moment in Jesus' ministry when gratitude was extended Him at such a generous level it drew attention and even criticism from the disciples But Pastor Greg explains that Jesus commended Mary Listen on harvest org --- Learn more and subscribe to Harvest updates at harvest org [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

April 05, 2024

How Much Is Enough?

So how much is enough for Christians If you're just starting out or struggling financially How much is enough might seem like a silly question The bottom line for you is that you just need more money at the moment Why should you think about how much is enough when you hardly have anything And what if you're at the other end of things If you're approaching retirement you might be thinking about the size of your nest egg But why put a limit on accumulating money and possessions Based on these two examples the definition of enough seems to [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

March 29, 2024

Good Friday Reflections

It's appropriate during this Easter season to reflect on the big picture of our Christian faith Sometimes we just have our noses to the grindstone so to speak and we can lose sight of why we're here and how much God has done for us You know whether you're in a season of prosperity or facing hardships you have to remember that God is still on the throne and that your circumstances haven't caught Him by surprise His plan for the redemption of humankind is still on track The Significance of Jesus' SacrificeOf course on Easter Sunday Christians everywhere will [... more]

Renewing Your Mind

R.C. Sproul

March 07, 2024

Daily Bread and Forgiveness

Since we have been forgiven an immeasurable debt by God's grace in Christ how can we refuse anyone who seeks our forgiveness Today R C Sproul considers several challenging implications of the Lord's Prayer Get R C Sproul's Book 'The Prayer of the Lord' and Teaching Series 'The Lord's Prayer' for Your Gift of Any Amount https gift renewingyourmind org the-lords-prayer 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]

Growing in Grace

Eugene Oldham

March 03, 2024

Righteous Fruit

Join us as we worship our Triune God- For more information about Grace Church please visit www graceharrisburg org [... more]

Pathway to Victory

Dr. Robert Jeffress

February 23, 2024

What Every Christian Should Know About Salvation – Part 2

Imagine presenting a gift to someone you care deeply about But instead of gratitude this person responds with anger It sounds like a far-fetched scenario But that's exactly what happens when someone rejects the Gospel Dr Robert Jeffress describes the far better response to God's gift of salvation To support Pathway to Victory go to ptv org donate [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

February 19, 2024

Financial Heart Check

FINANCIAL ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENTUNDERSTANDING THE HEART'S ROLE IN FINANCIAL ATTITUDES Financial attitudes reflect one's spiritual health as wrong attitudes towards money and possessions stem from the heart mirroring a broader spiritual condition Jesus identified the root of evil thoughts including greed and envy as originating from the heart Mark - highlighting the spiritual battle within THE BATTLE AGAINST SINThe struggle with sinful attitudes like envy pride and greed is common even among devout believers like the Apostle Paul who shared his own struggles in Romans - Overcoming these attitudes requires divine intervention as Paul acknowledges deliverance through Jesus Christ CULTIVATING RIGHT [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

February 08, 2024

God’s Great Love Cycle

As a new believer in Jesus at the age of thirty I had lots of questions after committing my life to Him When I started reading the Scriptures I had even more questions I reached out to a friend ldquo How can I possibly obey all God rsquo s commands I just snapped at my husband this morning rdquo ldquo Just keep reading your Bible rdquo she said ldquo and ask the Holy Spirit to help you love like Jesus loves you rdquo After more than twenty years of living as a child of God that simple but profound truth [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

February 03, 2024

Rewired by Gratitude

After being diagnosed with a brain tumor Christina Costa noticed how much of the talk around facing cancer is dominated by the language of fighting She found that this metaphor quickly started to feel exhausting She ldquo didn rsquo t want to spend over a year at war with her own body rdquo Instead what she found most helpful were daily practices of gratitude mdash for the team of professionals caring for her and for the ways her brain and body were showing healing She experienced firsthand that no matter how difficult the struggle practices of gratitude can help resist [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

January 20, 2024

Drop by Drop

ldquo In everything we look for pleasant ways of serving God rdquo writes sixteenth-century believer Teresa of Avila She poignantly reflects on the many ways we seek to stay in control through easier more ldquo pleasant rdquo methods than total surrender to God We tend to slowly tentatively and even reluctantly grow to trust Him with all of ourselves And so Teresa confesses ldquo even as we measure out our lives to you a bit at a time we must be content to receive your gifts drop by drop until we have surrendered our lives wholly to you rdquo As [... more]

Renewing Your Mind

R.C. Sproul

December 27, 2023

Parable of the Rich Fool

Greed is more than an inordinate love for wealth Most fundamentally it is a lack of gratitude to God Today R C Sproul voices Jesus' warning in His parable of the rich fool Get R C Sproul's Teaching Series 'The Parables of Jesus' and Digital Study Guide for Your Gift of Any Amount https gift renewingyourmind org parables-of-jesus 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]

In Touch

Charles Stanley

December 12, 2023

Hungering and Thirsting for God - Pt. 2A

Material possessions may give temporary fulfillment but only Jesus Christ can satisfy your soul [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

November 25, 2023

Who Am I?

As a member of the leadership team for a local ministry part of my job was to invite others to join us as group discussion leaders My invitations described the time commitment required and outlined the ways leaders would need to engage with their small group participants both in meetings and during regular phone calls I was often reluctant to impose on other people being aware of the sacrifice they rsquo d be making to become a leader And yet sometimes their reply would completely overwhelm me ldquo I rsquo d be honored rdquo Instead of citing legitimate reasons to [... more]

Hope for the Caregiver

Peter Rosenberger

November 25, 2023

There Used to be M&M's

For as long as I can remember when my father came home from reserve duty in the military he brought my brothers and my sister a pack of M M's Stretching past his military service as a chaplain he and my mother extended the treats when we returned home from school Each time we arrived with our luggage sometimes filled with dirty laundry we'd walk into our rooms to find a bag of M M's waiting on the pillow When they moved away from the house where they raised sons and a daughter their new home carried the tradition Bringing [... more]

Focus on the Family

Jim Daly

November 23, 2023

Celebrating God's Blessings on Thanksgiving

In celebration of Thanksgiving we present portions of previous interviews with broadcast guests who talked about the importance of being thankful in all circumstances good and bad and how parents can teach their children gratitude Your gift today will help save marriages bring restoration to homes in need rescue moms and babies from abortion equip parents to raise godly children bring dignity to children in foster care impact our culture with truth and so much more Right now you can DOUBLE YOUR DOLLARS to GIVE FAMILIES HOPE through our YEAR-END MATCH provided by generous friends of the ministry Get More [... more]

A New Beginning

Greg Laurie

November 23, 2023

How to Have a Happy Holiday Season | A Deeper Look at Gratitude

Every breath we breathe is a gift from God For most of us that's about gifts a day over million a year So here on Thanksgiving Day we have over million reasons to be thankful Glad you're along today on A NEW BEGINNING as Pastor Greg Laurie takes a look at gratitude and how it's an important key to helping us celebrate the holiday season When we thank God for His goodness it reacquaints us with His love Good insight is coming up start listening Listen on harvest org --- Learn more and subscribe to Harvest updates at harvest org [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

November 23, 2023

Have a Grateful Thanksgiving

THANKSGIVING'S ORIGINS AND HISTORICAL CONTEXT The official declaration of Thanksgiving as a national holiday occurred in by President Abraham Lincoln amidst the Civil War and the Battle of Gettysburg to offer thanks to God and pray for national healing The Puritans' first Thanksgiving in followed a period of severe hardships including a delayed voyage on the Mayflower a tough winter and a period known as the starving time where nearly half of the Puritans perished PERSEVERANCE AND FAITH OF THE PURITANS Despite their struggles the Puritans' Thanksgiving celebrated survival and harvest with Governor William Bradford using a passage from Hebrews [... more]

Renewing Your Mind

R.C. Sproul

November 23, 2023

Giving Thanks

Every moment of our lives is showered with the kindness of our Creator How often do we stop to express our thanksgiving to God Today R C Sproul turns to a passage in Scripture that illustrates the importance of showing gratitude New to Ligonier Ministries Request this Free Resource https gift renewingyourmind org thank-you 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]

In Touch

Charles Stanley

November 23, 2023

Overflowing With Gratitude

Seek to have a grateful spirit so you can be close with Jesus and share your love for Him with others [... more]