A century ago lush forest covered roughly percent of Ethiopia but today it rsquo s around percent Clearing acreage for crops while failing to protect the trees has led to an ecological crisis The vast majority of the remaining small patches of green are protected by churches For centuries local Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahido churches have nurtured these oases in the midst of the barren desert If you look at aerial images you see verdant islands surrounded by brown sand Church leaders insist that watching over the trees is part of their obedience to God as stewards of His creation The [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories often art imitates life this time life imitated art Two of America's most famous actors Robert DeNiro and Al Pacino in the movie Heat inspired the most famous bank robbery in American history Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Yes Israel struggles as we do you can go to their web site and meet the babies saved [... more]

Former NFL Running Back joins Zach Gelb [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories often art imitates life this time life imitated art Two of America's most famous actors Robert DeNiro and Al Pacino in the movie Heat inspired the most famous bank robbery in American history Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Rich reacts to the latest developments lack thereof in the New York Jets-Green Bay Packers Aaron Rodgers trade talks Actor comedian Ray Romano joins Rich in-studio to discuss his new semi-autobiographical movie 'Somewhere in Queens ' how he got his start in stand-up comedy why he a Jets fans wants Aaron Rodgers in New York playing the late NC State hoops legend Jim Valvano in an upcoming project shares some great stories about Robert De Niro and Al Pacino from making Martin Scorsese's 'The Irishman ' in in a round of 'Celebrity True or False' displays his deep knowledge of [... more]

Open calls questions and discussion with Matt Slick LIVE in the studio Topics include--- - OCD and Romans- - - - Women leading bible studies- - - Revelation and the throne -- - Eternal Security [... more]

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When you're trying to discern God's call don't just look for where his Spirit is moving in your life but also in the world because even more important than what the Spirit says to you is what the Word of God says to everybody In this message Pastor J D walks through how to figure out what God is doing in the world and conform your life to his mission [... more]

A young mom followed behind her daughter who pedaled her tiny bike as fast as her little legs could go But picking up more speed than she wanted the little girl suddenly rolled off the bike and cried that her ankle hurt Her mom quietly got down on her knees bent down low and kissed it to ldquo make the pain go away rdquo And it worked The little girl jumped up climbed back on her bike and pedaled on Don rsquo t you wish all our pains could go away that easily The apostle Paul experienced the comfort of [... more]

Baker Mayfield steals the show on TNF QB News NFL Week preview [... more]

Be careful what you eat when you're abroad Bite Me ft the MLB Winter Meetings Brittney Griner released from Russian prison [... more]

Longtime NFL Insider Mike Sando joins the show to talk TNF Bake Mayfield and MORE NFL Week storylines [... more]

Longtime NFL insider Mike Sando joins the show Falcons to move to Desmond Ridder at QB How many QB changes have we seen this season [... more]

Baker Mayfield ARE YOU KIDDING ME Rams stun the Raiders on TNF Baker Mayfield runs Rams locker room after the win [... more]

MNF kicks-off from Mexico City USMNT tie Wales in World Cup opener Broncos release Melvin Gordon as fumbling issues continue [... more]

It's a very international flare on After Hours ers destroy the Cardinals on MNF in Mexico City ers Cardinals locker room reaction [... more]

Mahomes Kelce connection shines again on SNF A look around the NFC East What has happened to the SB Champion Rams [... more]

The Bills make it to Detroit amp grab a home win Bengals offense looks back-to-form in win over Steelers The Pats stun the Jets late [... more]

JR gives you the best NFL Running Back of the last years Fans call in to weigh in as well [... more]

JR gets very candid about the use of alcohol when it comes to professional sports [... more]

JR doesn't believe it's time for the Packers to move on from Aaron Rodgers to Jordan Love [... more]

JR doesn't feel bad for Aaron Rodgers whatsoever after he falls to - after losing at home to the Titans on Thursday Night Football [... more]

JR shows love to the Boston Celtics who might very well be NBA Champions in a few months from now [... more]

JR has a new Top List - Worst Active Contracts in Sports Fans call to give THEIR Top of worst active contracts in pro sports - Russell Westbrook - Aaron Rodgers - Russell Wilson - Deshaun Watson - Kawhi Leonard - Stephen Strasburg [... more]

JR has a new Top List - Worst Active Contracts in Sports - Russell Westbrook - Aaron Rodgers - Russell Wilson - Deshaun Watson - Kawhi Leonard - Stephen Strasburg [... more]

Comedian and die-hard Astros fan Mo Amer joins Rich in-studio to discuss why he still believes Houston will defeat the Phillies in games in the World Series reveals what happened when he and Dave Chappelle tried to FaceTime The Rock at am and recounts what Robert De Niro said to him once when he gave the acclaimed actor a hug that lasted a bit too long Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio tells Rich why Commanders owner Daniel Snyder has reportedly capitulated on selling the team and who could be willing to spend more than Billion for the franchise why he [... more]

JR discusses the impact that Zion Williamson can have on the NBA IF he stays in shape [... more]

On this week's edition of The Outlaw Lawyer Josh and Joe talk Nirvana and Chold Pornography The term Special Master has been all over the headlines what does it mean in the legal world Listener question this week what if my attorney is not acting in my best interest what do you do If you are facing a legal situation and have questions call Whitaker amp Hamer - - Law Legal Lawyer Attorney Case Court See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

World champion competitive eater and -time Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest winner Joey Chestnut tells Rich his reaction to the viral video of a Yankees fan using a hot dog as a beer straw and vows to give it a shot tonight at a Chicago Cubs game at Wrigley Field reveals which is the only food he won't eat in a speed-eating contest and more Oscar-nominated director and writer Michael Mann and Rich discuss 'Heat ' the book sequel to his acclaimed 's movie 'Heat ' reveals what he learned about and from Muhammad Ali while making 'Ali ' and [... more]

Song of Solomon Come with me from Lebanon my spouse with me from Lebanon look from the top of Amana from the top of Shenir and Hermon from the lions' dens from the mountains of the leopards How amazing for Jesus to call us His Spouse and then to come away and wait til you hear of these five destinations [... more]

The ornate ceremonial bow and quiver had hung on the wall of our home in Michigan for years I rsquo d inherited them from my father who acquired the souvenirs while we were serving as missionaries in Ghana Then one day a Ghanaian friend visited us When he saw the bow he got a strange look on his face Pointing to a small object tied to it he said ldquo That is a fetish mdash a magic charm I know it has no power but I would not keep it in my house rdquo Quickly we cut the charm from [... more]

Chargers WR Mike Williams tells Rich why L A 's offense will be even better with Justin Herbert in year-two of Brandon Staley's offense says if Davante Adams is now the best WR in the AFC West and more Rich previews some of the top games for NFL Week and TJ breaks down the Dallas Cowboys' schedule and predicts what their final win-loss record will be while Rich does likewise for the Philadelphia Eagles Rich celebrates the anniversary of 'Smokey the Bandit' and the guys have a tongue-in-cheek debate on whether or not Larry Bird should be present to hand [... more]

The words of our Lord as He enters Jerusalem knowing that within days He will be crucified still echo to this day with this lasting principle a legacy of spiritual fruit belongs to that man or woman who effectively says to Christ Here am I bury me Here am I willing even to die bury me If there was anyone included in this description by our Lord of a fruitful life of surrender it would be the man who became America's first foreign missionary He would experience incredible suffering he would bury all but one of his children he would [... more]

Few missionaries in history ever suffered as much as Adoniram Judson but that is also why few have left such a profound legacy His biography is one of those rare stories that captivates like a grand novel but convicts like a great revival [... more]

How do you reach unbelieving family friends when they each have different perspectives and responses First discern where they are coming from before you proceed to share with them where they need to go [... more]

Pastor J D explains that not making a decision is in itself a decision We might not be actively rejecting God but are we willing to step out in faith and follow him [... more]

Mark Vowels continues the series entitled I Believe with a message titled Jesus Power to Save Men from Sin from Matthew The post Jesus Power to Save Men from Sin appeared first on THE DAILY PLATFORM [... more]

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

Many of us react to suffering by either trying to ignore the pain or letting it overwhelm us How can we respond biblically instead Hear the answer as we recall God's faithfulness in affliction on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg Listen [... more]

A whistleblower from an investment firm owned by the LDS Church revealed in December that there is billion in cash and short-term investment accounts Bill McKeever and Eric Johnson take a closer look and give their ideas about this money Check out Eric's perspective as well at https www mrm org what-about-the- -billion [... more]

Judson's biography of ups and downs high peaks and deep valleys is one of those rare stories that captivates like a grand literary classic but convicts like a great revival sermon [... more]

Judson's biography of ups and downs high peaks and deep valleys is one of those rare stories that captivates like a grand literary classic but convicts like a great revival sermon [... more]

Former President Herbert Hoover died years ago this week His name forever linked to the stock market crash of and the Great Depression that followed As Mo Rocca found out there's a case to be made that THE REAL HERBERT HOOVER was a far better man than the caricature In an interview with Lee Cowan Hollywood legends Martin Scorsese Al Pacino and Robert DeNiro talk about their new film The Irishman about a hit man for a Philadelphia crime family and the fate of Teamsters Union president Jimmy Hoffa Martha Teichner maps the remarkable life path of Harriet Tubman See [... more]

Lee Cowan's extended CBS Sunday Morning interview with Hollywood legends Martin Scorsese Al Pacino and Robert De Niro talk about their new film The Irishman about a hit man for a Philadelphia crime family and the fate of Teamsters Union president Jimmy Hoffa See Privacy Policy at https art com privacy and California Privacy Notice at https art com privacy do-not-sell-my-info [... more]

How we have failed our teachers Marilyn Monroe's billowing dress The Backstreet Boys We will never turn our backs on each other Inside the pages and websites of New York Magazine The little patriot Angie Dickinson Jim Gaffigan on parents going back to school Movies Irwin Winkler See Privacy Policy at https art com privacy and California Privacy Notice at https art com privacy do-not-sell-my-info [... more]