Larry Burkett once said The one principle that surrounds everything else is that of stewardship that we are the managers of everything that God has given us These words remind us that stewardship is not just about money or tithing it s about faithfully managing everything God has entrusted to us As believers we re called to be stewards because God created and owns everything Our role is to manage His resources wisely for His purposes But how can we know if we re fulfilling this calling To guide our journey of faithfulness let s explore the seven marks of [... more]

There are plenty of Christian retirement plans out there but is retirement itself actually biblical The answer depends on your definition of retirement For Christians that should be quite different from the world s view of retirement Work A Biblical CallingThe world often sees work as something to escape a negative experience endured under the pressure of a demanding boss However the Bible presents a very different view In Colossians - Paul tells us Whatever you do work heartily as for the Lord and not for men God is our true boss and we are called to serve Him through [... more]

Most of today s renters say they d like to buy a home but a clear majority think they ll never be able to afford it It s certainly gotten more difficult to buy a house these days with soaring home values and interest rates But certainly not impossible especially if you re prepared Renting Is Not Throwing Money AwayOne of the most common myths in the housing market is that renting is equivalent to throwing money down the drain However this perspective is misguided Renting provides a home for you and your family which is a valuable use of [... more]

Will Bronny James get drafted tonight A whip-around the MLB diamond Will you watch the Chiefs movie [... more]

For the past month we've studying the rich writings of the Gospel of Mark Mark weaves together a vivid narrative of the life of Jesus and certainly the most vivid is his description of the end of Jesus' life and ministry These events were choreographed by the Father from the beginning of time but the events were surprising to a First Century citizen seeing it in real time Today on A NEW BEGINNING Pastor Greg Laurie presents his message What the Death of Jesus Means to You Listen on harvest org --- Learn more and subscribe to Harvest updates at [... more]

The Financial Impact of College EducationGoing to college is a financial decision second only to buying a house More specifically it's an investment decision Will it pay off Perhaps the most important factor determining that is whether you graduate with a degree Fail to do that and any money you spend or borrow for college will likely be money down the drain in terms of future earnings The good news is that data just released by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York shows that earning a college degree is still financially worthwhile generally speaking The data shows that recent [... more]

USC Trojans Women's BBall HC Lindsay Gottlieb joins the show Amy talks about Oreos The latest of what we know about the Shohei Ohtani situation [... more]

Listen to the full-length version or read the manuscript of this message here https wfth me postcards As Christians living in a world of heretical teaching we don't need to know about every false religion or belief we just have to know the Truth We must keep our eyes open to recognize the shiny distractions of the enemy Moreover as the Apostle John writes in these verses we must shut our doors to those trying to convince us of another gospel And we must close our wallets to them--don't buy their books watch their shows etc --or we'll be helping [... more]

The lights come up on stage the music starts and on come two dancers moving to the music - moving with ease precision and beauty Each step each movement is perfectly choreographed and executed The two dancers become one as they float across the floor God wants your marriage to be like that dance - beautiful and graceful Chip talks about how to start creating your own dance and enjoying the music of life just a little bit more [... more]

Some folks question whether it's okay to ask God for financial help So first off let's dispel the notion that God doesn't care about your money or that it's wrong to pray about your finances Nothing in the Bible says that If it's important to you it's important to God He wants to be a part of your life your whole life I John says This is the confidence we have in approaching God that if we ask anything according to his will he hears us Now there are two key points in that verse First you can ask God [... more]

NFL Insider Tom Pelissero tells guest host Suzy Shuster what the criminal charges against Georgia DT Jalen Carter could mean for his NFL Draft stock which players will be getting the most attention during this week's NFL Combine if concerns about Alabama QB Bryce Young's size are legitimate and the latest on the uncertain status of Aaron Rodgers' Packers future and Lamar Jackson's contract status with the Baltimore Ravens Suzy and the guys break down the latest in the NBA including Kevin Durant's Phoenix Suns debut LeBron James' foot injury who's the NBA MVP frontrunner react to Dallas Cowboys Head [... more]

Are the Carolina Panthers going to stink this year Randy Slack of ESPN Wilmington and Jeremy Greene of ESPN Asheville joined the show to talk about the upcoming NFL Season including if the Carolina Panthers will actually be good this year or not Randy Jeremy also talk about proper 'etiquette' when at the beach or in the mountains of North Carolina Also Dennis Cox takes us on a tour to another NFL city this time visiting Seattle Also are Golden Corral Dude Perfect and Oreos overrated underrated or properly rightly rated Learn more about your ad choices Visit megaphone fm [... more]

What was it that gave Daniel so much courage in the lion's den Is there a way to have that same courage in our own lives [... more]

In in an effort to prevent clumsy or careless people from breaking items in a shop a Miami Beach storeowner posted a sign that read ldquo You break it you buy it rdquo The catchy phrase served as a warning to shoppers This type of sign can now be seen in many boutiques Ironically a different sign might be placed in a real potter rsquo s shop It would say ldquo If you break it we rsquo ll make it into something better rdquo And that rsquo s exactly what rsquo s revealed in Jeremiah The prophet reminds us that [... more]

Healthiness In Your Hands The neediness of an infirmed loved one frequently obscures a caregiver's fatigue stress and dangerous health patterns Moreover even if noticing the caregiver's exhaustion and strain the warning signs can often go unheeded Usually armed only with love and a sense of responsibility caregivers recklessly deplete themselves physically and emotionally while caring for a vulnerable loved one Passion and commitment are admirable but how long can the patient feel better at the caregiver's expense When faced with chronic impairments love and responsibility accomplish more when directed to the caregiver's well-being first However many caregivers postpone healthy [... more]

For the past month we've studying the rich writings of the Gospel of Mark Mark weaves together a vivid narrative of the life of Jesus and certainly the most vivid is his description of the end of Jesus' life and ministry These events were choreographed by the Father from the beginning of time but the events were surprising to a First Century citizen seeing it in real time Today on A New Beginning Pastor Greg Laurie presents his message What the Death of Jesus Means to You View and subscribe to Pastor Greg's weekly notes --- Learn more and subscribe [... more]

As we continue our series through the book of Daniel Pastor J D teaches on the most famous story in the book Daniel in the lions' den Daniel provides an incredible example of courage in the midst of adversity But as much as we make of Daniel's night with the lions his courage was actually forged long before that fateful night Courage is not summoned in a moment courage is developed through a lifetime [... more]

We often equate prayer with quot keeping something in our thoughts quot or quot sending out positive vibes quot Biblical prayer however is much deeper and more powerful Hear more as we continue our study of Jonah s tale on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg Listen [... more]

Solomon continues to write in his journal about the sad truths he's discovered as he searched the world under the sun In these verses he asserts that no matter how much we know there will be problems frustrations and challenges we simply can't solve Moreover knowledge and information do not eliminate life's sorrows Trusting in the world's wisdom is never the answer we must trust in the wisdom and the word of God [... more]

The lights come up on stage the music starts and on come two dancers moving to the music - moving with ease precision and beauty Each step each movement is perfectly choreographed and executed The two dancers become one as they float across the floor God wants your marriage to be like that dance - beautiful and graceful Chip talks about how to start creating your own dance and enjoying the music of life just a little bit more [... more]

As Christians living in a world of heretical teaching we don't need to know about every false religion or belief we just have to know the Truth We must keep our eyes open to recognize the shiny distractions of the enemy Moreover as the Apostle John writes in these verses we must shut our doors to those trying to convince us of another gospel And we must close our wallets to them--don't buy their books watch their shows etc --or we'll be helping to spread the lies [... more]