On Good Friday, we reflect on the cross and the profound truths of the gospel in everyday language, using financial imagery to describe spiritual realities. We discuss the importance of building an emergency fund, retirement planning, and using home equity through reverse mortgages to supplement income and live comfortably in retirement. [... more]

A prayer burden is a heaviness or weightiness that results in a motivation to seek the Lord, often indicating God's desire to get our attention about a particular area. It can come from God, someone else's attitude or actions, or our own sin and error in thinking. A prayer burden can be a source of spiritual growth, leading to a cleansing process, a sense of closeness to God, and ultimately, being used by God to be a blessing to others. [... more]

We have a lively hope because our hope is an alive savior, and we have an inheritance that cannot be corrupted, reserved in heaven for us. But sometimes in our life, there come seasons of heaviness through manifold temptations, and we must learn to gird up the loins of our mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto us at the revelation of Jesus Christ. [... more]

A man learns to find his strength in the Lord, even in the midst of heaviness, by waiting quietly for the salvation of the Lord and relying on God's promises to provide strength. He prays to be delivered from false doctrine, false humility, and false counsel, seeking to be guided by God's word and to be truthful in his heart and actions. [... more]

The psalmist's plea for help and understanding in Psalm 119 is a reminder of the importance of seeking God's guidance and wisdom in our lives. As we navigate the challenges and struggles of life, we must turn to God's Word for comfort, strength, and direction. The psalmist's acknowledgment of his own weaknesses and sin serves as a model for us to confront our own flaws and seek redemption through faith and trust in God. [... more]

A child of God struggles with heaviness of heart, brought about by sin and the burden of not yet confessing it. The psalmist turns to God for help, praying for teaching and understanding of God's statutes, and acknowledges the importance of relying on God's Spirit for spiritual growth. [... more]

God's abundant mercy and lively hope bring us joy, but seasons of heaviness and trials can be overwhelming. We must renew our minds, be sober, and rest in God's grace to overcome these challenges and find victory. [... more]

Abundant mercy and a lively hope are key to overcoming seasons of heaviness and trials in life. The Bible teaches us to gird up the loins of our mind, be sober, and rest in God's grace to find victory over difficult circumstances. [... more]