But when the fulness of the time was come God sent forth his Son made of a woman made under the law to redeem them that were under the law that we might receive the adoption of sons Galatians ndas More [... more]

From Ephesians Chip explains that if we're not operating out of the love we already have as a beloved child of God we tend to operate out of dysfunctional means to manipulate pretend or image-cast to get people to affirm and love us Chip helps us understand we are to become imitators of God The question is - How do we do what feels impossible Join Chip and find out ResourcesMessage NotesSpecial OffersConnect - - WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookYouTubePartner With UsDonate Online - - [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories David Klein loved candy so much that he studied candy bars as a kid sold popcorn out of the back of his car and eventually walked away from a career in law to make sweets his life Then in with just to his name Klein had an idea reinvent the ordinary jelly bean He dreamed up unusual flavors found a manufacturer willing to make them and gave his creation a name that would soon be known around the world Jelly Belly David Klein himself shares how he turned a crazy idea into a [... more]

You joined a family hoping to love your stepkids well But what if they don't exactly love you back Cheryl Shumake author of Waiting to Be Wanted gets painfully practical about how to be a good stepparent without auditioning for acceptance and maybe when those kids don't love you back How do you stop competing for your place love without keeping score and know what's actually yours to do when the blended-family dream gets decidedly less dreamy Show Notes and Resources Weekend to Remember marriage getaway Get Cheryl Shumake's book Waiting to Be Wanted A Stepmom's Guide to Loving Before [... more]

For millions of vulnerable children around the world a pair of shoes can mean far more than having something new to wear It can mean the difference between going to school and staying home between greater protection from disease and continued exposure and even between feeling forgotten and knowing someone cares That's why FaithFi is partnering with Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls throughout September a ministry of Buckner International to help provide new shoes and socks to children in need around the world Shawn Spurrier Director of Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls joined the show today to explain why something [... more]

Your marriage ended But your anger betrayal and hurt didn't get the memo Cheryl Shumake joins Dave and Ann Wilson to talk honestly about forgiveness after divorce what it means what it doesn't and why refusing to release the debt can keep old wounds alive Is forgiveness possible when what happened was genuinely wrong And how do you move forward without pretending the wreckage never happened Show Notes and Resources Weekend to Remember marriage getaway Get Cheryl Shumake's book Waiting to Be Wanted A Stepmom's Guide to Loving Before Being Loved Find resources and audio from this podcast episode at [... more]

When should you claim Social Security It's one of the biggest financial decisions you'll ever make and the right answer isn't the same for everyone In this episode of Finishing Well certified financial planner Hans Scheil and host Robby Dilmore breaks down the seven essential factors everyone should understand before filing for Social Security From choosing the best age to claim benefits to understanding spousal benefits cost-of-living adjustments taxes and survivor planning Hans explains how these key decisions can impact not only your retirement income but your family's financial future as well Whether you're approaching retirement already collecting benefits or [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories when the Joplin EF tornado struck on May entire neighborhoods disappeared in seconds But the storm took more than lives and homes It also swept away the irreplaceable pieces of the lives lived inside them Wedding portraits baby pictures and snapshots of loved ones were ripped from homes and scattered across the surrounding countryside for miles Thad Beeler's parents survived the storm and when he returned to their damaged home he noticed something that changed the course of his life their family photographs were still hanging on the walls while their neighbors no [... more]

You've got a dream You've also got bills responsibilities loved ones eager to offer opinions and that nagging question Is this big idea for my future actually from God or am I nuts Saxophonist Emmanuel Garilus and his wife Loreen get real about finding your God-given purpose when the sensible path doesn't feel like the faithful one How do you weigh calling risk hard work and marriage and know when a dream is worth chasing Show Notes and Resources Emmanuel Garilus's Apollo Theater performance Find the video on Emmanuel Garilus's Instagram Visit FamilyLife Today Become a FamilyLife Partner Scriptures referenced [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories caregiving for a loved one with Alzheimer's is often invisible work but not in this powerful account from Meryl Comer The Emmy-winning journalist opens up about her husband's early-onset Alzheimer's and the emotional journey of becoming his full-time caregiver Drawing from her memoir Slow Dancing with a Stranger she offers deeply personal insight into the daily realities of Alzheimer's care from the first signs of cognitive decline to the long road of loss resilience and unconditional love Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donateSee [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories on June as Allied troops fought their way onto the beaches of Normandy Franklin D Roosevelt spoke to an anxious nation Rather than deliver a conventional presidential address Roosevelt led his listeners in prayer for the men fighting overseas For six minutes FDR asked God to strengthen the troops comfort those who would lose loved ones and give Americans the faith to endure the long fight ahead More than million people around the world heard his words including Anne Frank Our host Lee Habeeb shares the story of Roosevelt's D-Day prayer and the [... more]

Believers shouldn't grieve like unbelievers who are without hope and without God Does this mean we shouldn't be sad at funerals Learn how to apply the apostle Paul's teaching to your own experiences of loss Join us 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 A Study in Thessalonians Volume ' Learn more about our current resource request your copy with a donation of any amount FREE AUDIOBOOK In our polarized culture disagreement is often seen as combative [... more]

The death of a loved one is one of the most challenging experiences we may ever face So as a believer how should we face death and grieve loss in a way that's decidedly different from unbelievers That's our topic 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 A Study in Thessalonians Volume ' Learn more about our current resource request your copy with a donation of any amount FREE AUDIOBOOK In our polarized culture disagreement is often [... more]

In this episode attorneys Josh Whitaker and Joe Hamer answer common legal questions about estate planning wills and inheritance scenarios especially in the context of August being National Make a Will Month They discuss real-life hypotheticals to help listeners understand how to protect their assets and loved ones If you have a legal situation and need answers call Whitaker and Hamer - - or click here to visit our website attorneylife lawupdates legalservices business supremecourt legaladvice lawmemes personalinjurylawyer lawnews lawsuit lawyerup lawfirms lawlife criminallaw criminaldefense lawyered legalpractice divorce lawyerlifestyleSee omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories when All in the Family premiered in even its stars didn't think it would last The show was abrasive political and unlike nearly anything Americans had seen on television CBS was so nervous about offending viewers that it opened the first six episodes with a warning Then America discovered Archie Bunker Soon Norman Lear's unlikely sitcom was watched by nearly one-third of the country But beneath the shouting and dysfunction were characters audiences recognized and loved Our own Greg Hengler shares how All in the Family went from a television gamble to the [... more]

Everybody wants to be loved and everybody wants to feel loved but too few of us can even define what love actually is In this episode of Clearview Today we continue our Getting to Know God series with one of His most familiar and most misunderstood attributes the love of God We talk about why the pictures of love we absorb from movies music and novels are an incomplete picture at best good writers who know how to pluck our heartstrings and why the only place to find both the definition and the demonstration of real love is Scripture Working [... more]

The COVID pandemic highlighted the need for Christians to exercise critical thinking and discernment in the face of deception and lies. Christians must be prepared to question authority and challenge false narratives, even when they come from trusted sources. The Bible teaches that Christians are to be ready to defend their faith and to seek answers, rather than simply asking questions. In the context of the COVID pandemic, Christians were faced with conflicting information and conflicting narratives, and they must be equipped to navigate these complexities and to make informed decisions. The Bible teaches that Christians are to be discerning and to test all things, and that they are to be guided by the truth of Scripture. [... more]