Grades Sports Friends Faith Future It's ridiculously easy to turn your teenager's life into your personal report card Melissa Kruger author of Parenting with Hope gets honest about Christian parenting of teens when perhaps despite the evidence you want desperately to get it right What if our good intentions are quietly piling pressure on our kids And how do we stay close when their choices and their future aren't ours to control Show Notes and Resources Learn more about Melissa Kruger on her website Get Melissa's book Parenting with Hope and her other book on our shop Read and watch [... more]

Your sweet kid turned into a teenager and apparently you're embarrassing now How do you stay close without clinging set limits without making every conversation a lecture and keep fear from running the show Melissa Kruger author of Parenting with Hope gets real about how to parent a teenager when the stakes feel higher the eye rolls get stronger and you desperately want to get this right Show Notes and Resources Learn more about Melissa Kruger on her website Get Melissa's book Parenting with Hope and her other book on our shop Read and watch Josh McDowell speak about rules [... more]

Share a commentA single line can expose an entire life Forbidden lust is like someone dying of thirst while begging for salt We start there then zoom out to a headline-worthy cautionary tale Marcus Antony and Cleopatra where desire doesn't stay personal It rewrites priorities fractures trust and leaves empires and families paying the bill long after the thrill is gone Then we turn to the story that still grabs readers thousands of years later King David and Bathsheba in Samuel One reason this passage hits so hard is that the Bible suddenly shifts into slow motion almost forcing us [... more]

You can run from God but you can never escape His presence or His purposes Through Jonah's deliberate rebellion this message reveals the downward path of disobedience and the storm God used to interrupt it Jonah's experience ultimately points to God's grace and faithfulness toward those who surrender and return to Him [... more]

In this episode of Finding Purpose with Russ Andrews Russ takes us through Hosea chapters to explore three important attributes of God He is a God who speaks a God who is holy and just and a God who is merciful Through the story of Hosea and Israel's rebellion we are reminded of the serious consequences of choosing disobedience over obedience and death over life Yet even in judgment God offers hope and restoration pointing ultimately to the Messiah and His promise of redemption Russ encourages listeners to seek God through His Word listen to His voice and pursue a [... 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]

John Brown, a radical abolitionist, dedicated his life to ending slavery, believing it was a war against an entire race of people. He witnessed a slave being beaten and vowed to dedicate his life to abolitionism, becoming a farmer, tanner, and leader in the Underground Railroad. Brown's actions, including his raid on Harpers Ferry, were driven by his faith and conviction that slavery must be abolished, ultimately leading to his execution but inspiring a nation to fight for freedom and equality. [... more]

The book of Daniel provides a big picture of history, showing God's sovereignty over even the most chaotic events. When evil seems to win, God is still in control, and He uses the evils of man to accomplish His purpose. His people are called to stay focused on Him, maintaining their character in the face of adversity, rather than seeking comfort and ease. [... more]

Christians are called to be salt and light in a darkening world, preserving what is good and godly, and being a light for the gospel and biblical truth. This requires living a life that is noticed by the world and influencing it, even to the point of persecution. The Bible teaches that Christians must live in the world but be separate from it, and that they are the only ones who can bring light to a dark world. [... more]

God's merciful conviction often precedes a person's stubborn rebellion against Him, leading to sudden destruction and a settled destiny. Those who harden their hearts against God's repeated warnings and calls to salvation risk losing their chance at eternal life and being broken beyond repair. [... more]

Alastair Begg teaches from Daniel chapter 9, exploring how Daniel's prayer is a model for our own faith and trust in God's promises. We learn about the importance of daily Bible reading and prayer, and how Daniel's approach to God is deliberate, humble, and purposeful. [... more]

The concept of rest and worship is crucial in Christianity, providing a physical, emotional, and spiritual change, and allowing individuals to refocus on their significance in Christ Jesus. The Sabbath, or Shabbat, was a covenant sign for the Israelite nation, but was set aside due to their rebellion. The New Testament church observed the first day of the week, or Sunday, as a day of worship, and it is still observed today as a holy day, set apart for rest and worship. [... more]

The story of King David has been a source of inspiration and guidance for Americans throughout their history, from the colonial struggle against the British to the Civil War and beyond. His story of courage, perseverance, and reconciliation has been seen as a metaphor for the American experience, with parallels drawn between David's battles and the colonists' fight for independence, as well as the North and South's conflict during the Civil War. [... more]

The spirit of Babylon is characterized by rebellion, pride, and self-reliance, but God's blessing comes through obedience, humility, and faith in Christ. The Bible teaches that salvation is received by grace, not works, and that God's way is the only path to true fulfillment and eternal life. [... more]

The city of Babylon represents a spirit of rebellion against God, symbolizing man's organized rebellion against the divine. This spirit is characterized by pride, self-glory, and a desire to reach God through one's own efforts. In contrast, God's blessing comes through obedience, humility, and faith, as exemplified by the life of Abraham, who left his own town to follow God's call and experience spectacular blessing. [... more]

God's desire for people to be living stones, not worldly bricks, is contrasted with the spirit of rebellion and conformity to the world, exemplified by Nimrod and the Tower of Babel. God's intervention and the importance of not being conformed to the world are emphasized, with a call to be holy and acceptable to God. [... more]

Dr. R. C. Sproll teaches from Ephesians chapter 4, explaining the concept of sanctification, regeneration, and justification, and how Christians are called to walk worthy of their calling, living a life that corresponds to the grace they've received. [... more]

God raises up mighty nations with great leaders to accomplish purposes in the divine plan, but when they become proud and lovers of pleasure more than God, they fall. This has happened to God's chosen nation, Israel, and other nations that forgot God, and now the USA is showing signs of self-seeking power and pride among leaders and moral decay among people. [... more]

God seeks those who love him and obey his commandments, but Saul's rebellion and disobedience led to his rejection as king. In contrast, David's heart after God's own heart made him a commander over God's people. The consequences of sin are severe, and God's sovereignty is not to be trifled with. [... more]

Saul's self-seeking and rebellion against God's authority are evident in his actions, as he prioritizes his own desires over obedience to God's commands. Samuel confronts Saul, pointing out his sin and the consequences of his actions, emphasizing the importance of obedience and loyalty to God. [... more]