You wonder if better days are just around the corner but then bam Worries hit Not having enough cash kids struggling in school feeling like we're falling short Brant Hansen offers his solution for ditching those worries and trusting God in hard times Show Notes and Resources Connect with Brant Hansen and catch more of their thoughts at branthansen com Find him on social media on Insta Twitter Facebook and YouTube And grab Brant Hansen's book Life Is Hard God Is Good Let's Dance Experiencing Real Joy in a World Gone Mad in our shop Or we'll send it at [... more]

Cindy was excited for her new job in a nonprofit company What an opportunity to make a difference She soon discovered her coworkers didn rsquo t share her enthusiasm They mocked the company rsquo s mission and made excuses for their poor performance as they looked elsewhere for more lucrative positions Cindy wished she rsquo d never applied for this job What looked great from afar was disappointing up close This was Jesus rsquo problem with the fig tree mentioned in today rsquo s story Mark It was early in the season yet the tree rsquo s leaves signaled it [... more]

Pastor Skip shares encouraging truths about what happens when you include God in your hard times [... more]

Have you ever made a promise you couldn't keep Unlike us God is completely faithful We can always trust Him to fulfill what He's promised Pastor Greg Laurie talks more about this in an insightful Bible study Notes Genesis God promises the forgiveness of our sins John God promises a new life in Christ if we believe in Him Corinthians God promises He will be with us and comfort us in our hard times Isaiah God promises He will complete the work He has begun in you Philippians God promises peace when we pray instead of worry Philippians God promises [... more]

Praising God is easy when things are going well But what about during the hard times Examine Silas and Paul's prison experience to learn how to worship and witness even in challenging circumstances That's our focus on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg Listen [... more]

When we think we can handle the hard times that's precisely when we need to give everything to God While enslaved in Egypt the Israelites had to acknowledge their own rebellion against God In this message we glean key lessons for hard times When the pressure mounts are we ready to yield to the Lord This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount Get yours at rtwoffer com or call us at - - - [... more]

When our world crashes down we can be sure God has us there by divine appointment The Israelites faced brutal oppression as slaves crying out to God in desperation In this message we join a five-point curriculum to face hard times God won't waste any of our trials This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount Get yours at rtwoffer com or call us at - - - [... more]

Like any muscle in our physical body our faith too must be exercised in order for it to develop Faith is developed in virtually every circumstance in life but especially in hard times Peter put it best These trials are only to test your faith to show that it is strong and pure It is being tested as fire tests and purifies gold--and your faith is far more precious to God than mere gold Peter Let's look at a real-life story of one who came to Jesus in his trial and had his faith lifted to a higher dimension [... more]

In this classic interview Pastor Greg Laurie speaks with author and speaker Joni Eareckson Tada about God's sovereignty and why He permits suffering in this world What follows is a classic conversation that touches on Christmas Heaven and how we can glorify God in our broken bodies You'll learn about the grace and amazing nature of God and how He can and does work everything out for good to those who serve Him This conversation is encouraging for those suffering through hard times or who have a loved one that is going through a difficult trial Joni shares the words [... more]

Like any muscle in our physical body our faith too must be exercised in order for it to develop Faith is developed in virtually every circumstance in life but especially in hard times Peter put it best These trials are only to test your faith to show that it is strong and pure It is being tested as fire tests and purifies gold--and your faith is far more precious to God than mere gold Peter Let's look at a real-life story of one who came to Jesus in his trial and had his faith lifted to a higher dimension [... more]

In this week's episode Robby sits down with Judy Palmer author of Hope in Hard Times and her husband George to discuss her story of healing and perseverance in prayer Robby is also joined by Dwayne Carson of Date the Word who gives callers a Bible verse for their birth date as a special Christmas treat [... more]

David Teel Richmond Times Dispatch shares Virginia insight into how everyone is handling the recent tragedies Virginia has seen hard times recently again and David Teel gives Adam insight on what happened How is everything being handled in Virginia Plus what's his impression of what's left for UNC and NC State football after losses all around this past weekend [... more]

We live in a fallen world And as followers of Christ we too will experience hard times But the Bible tells us how to overcome them On the next MoneyWise Live Rob West will share some reminders about the God we serve that should encourage us all through these challenging times Then he rsquo ll answer some calls and questions on various financial topics nbsp See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

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When it comes to our relationships we should each ask Am I doing this right And we should turn to God for the answer Kicking off a relevant series on relationships Pastor Greg Laurie explores what the Bible says about godly friendships Notes In a culture that is redefining everything we need to go to God's original plan A friendship is made up of two people committing themselves to one another Jesus said Love your neighbor as yourself We need Godly friendships You become like the people you spend the most time with Show me your friends and I will [... more]

James and Robby talk about how to pray during hard times as the world faces war inflation supply shortages and crime and how to face the tough issues head on [... more]

While hard times are inevitable there is hope for those who lean on Jesus Christ [... more]

How can we worship God through the really hard times Courtney Reissig shares her story and tells how God met her through His Word Show Notes and Resources Find resources from this podcast at https shop familylife com Products aspx categoryid Download FamilyLife's new app https www familylife com app Check out all that's available on the FamilyLife Podcast Network https www familylife com familylife-podcast-network [... more]

Most of us have faced trials that threatened to break us The same was true for Nehemiah and God's people in ancient days as well On Truth For Life Alistair Begg considers how and why Nehemiah's response to hard times made such a difference Listen [... more]

It can be tempting to retreat from the world's social and political troubles But is this what we're called to do Hear the answer on Truth For Life as Alistair Begg studies a timely prayer that reveals the early church's response to hard times Listen [... more]

Want to have great relationships Chip gives you a -step process for building the kind of relationships that carry you through the hard times and celebrate life's best moments with you [... more]

There comes a time in the decline of a nation when God will no longer delay judgment mdash then things get really bad America may be at that point Economic and social calamity will strike everyone including believers How should believers live when the really hard times come This message contains guidance from an Old Testament prophet who saw times like ours coming nbsp Click here to listen Duration [... more]

How do we continue trusting God when life goes wrong Pastor J D helps us think through that question and find hope to sustain our faith through the hard times [... more]

Nikita answers an email from fan W McCracken Jr about getting through hard times as we all will one day face them Specifically he addresses questions about his late wife Mandy's death such as What was the grieving process like Did you seek therapy or rely strictly on God's word How do people navigate through that with help [... more]

The nation of Israel experienced extremely difficult times some of which they brought upon themselves with their own disobedience Join Skip as he shares how God still faithfully carried His people in those hard times This teaching is from the series The Bible From Feet - Links Website https connectwithskip comDonate https connnectwithskip com donateThis week's DevoMail https connnectwithskip com devomail [... more]

Many people have questions about the end Armageddon and the Antichrist But in this Sunday morning episode Pastor Greg Laurie encourages us to look for Jesus Christ above all Get prepared for the Lord's return by listening to this message in Revelation It's the latest in our new series Revelation A Book of Promises Notes When Jesus came to this Earth He came to purchase back what was lost in the Garden Who is worthy to open the Book Revelation Scripture tells us that God keeps our tears in His bottle and He also keeps our prayers The first Horseman [... more]

There is good that can come from some of our most difficult circumstances Join hosts Dave and Ann Wilson as they speak with pastor and author Sam Crabtree about the benefits we receive in practicing gratitude in the midst of hard times on FamilyLife Today Show Notes and Resources Download FamilyLife's new app https www familylife com app Find resources from this podcast at https shop familylife com Products aspx categoryid Check out all that's available on the FamilyLife Podcast Network https www familylife com familylife-podcast-network [... more]

In this special interview Pastor Greg Laurie speaks with author and speaker Joni Eareckson Tada about God's sovereignty and why He permits suffering in this world What follows is a classic conversation on that touches on Christmas Heaven and how we can glorify God in our broken bodies You'll learn about the grace and amazing nature of God and how He can and does work everything out for good to those who serve Him This conversation is encouraging for those suffering through hard times or who have a loved one that is going through a difficult trial Joni shares the [... more]

Want to have great relationships Chip gives you a -step process for building the kind of relationships that carry you through the hard times and celebrate life's best moments with you [... more]