Blended families - if you're in one you know how hard blending can be Join Chip as he shares from first hand experience some of the pitfalls to avoid how to hang in when you feel like you may have made a mistake and the great joy that can come as the reward for your faithfulness and perseverance Main PointsA story of hope and restoration - Ruth - Single parenting - principles and practiceMake your relationship with Christ your priority Get connected with a strong godly same sex group for support and accountability Accept this quot season quot of your [... more]

Listen to the full-length version or read the manuscript of this message here https www wisdomonline org the-final-doxology Unending Praise based on Romans is a fitting culmination to the Book of Romans The sermon celebrates the integrity of the gospel and the character of the church as Stephen reflects on the powerful impact of preaching scripture in its entirety In the final doxology of Paul Stephen unpacks the profound layers of praise encapsulated in the words to the only wise God through Jesus Christ be the glory forever This message emphasizes the uniqueness of God the accessibility through Jesus Christ [... more]

In a tradition starting as early as the thirteenth century members of the royal family in the United Kingdom give gifts to people in need on Maundy Thursday the day before Good Friday The practice is rooted in the meaning of the word maundy which comes from the Latin mandatum ldquo command rdquo The command being commemorated is the new one that Jesus gave to His friends on the night before He died ldquo Love one another As I have loved you so you must love one another rdquo John Jesus was a leader who took on the role of [... more]

Ladies do you feel pulled in a million directions Family career marriage relationships - all competing for your time If you're longing to bring some sanity to your world join Chip for some insights and encouragement from God's Word about the role of women inside and outside the home Main PointsHow to quot step in quot and support to lead your family in righteousnessA wife s first priority is to support affirm and empower her husband to fulfill his God-given calling both within and outside the home A wife s second priority is to create an environment in the home [... more]

For most men being the spiritual leader in their family is intimidating but it doesn't have to be Chip shares how you can become the spiritual leader in your family starting today Main PointsHow to quot step up quot in love to lead your wife and familyHusbands hold primary responsibility for the financial provision of their familiesHusbands hold primary responsibility for the spiritual development and protection of their families Husbands hold primary responsibility for the relational health and welfare of their families Broadcast ResourceMarriage that Works ResourcesMessage NotesAdditional Resource MentionsExperiencing God rsquo s Dream for Your Marriage Study GuideAbout Chip [... more]

The Word of God is constant even as generations of preachers come and go In this service from September Philip Miller is officially installed as the th senior pastor of The Moody Church We'll hear encouraging messages from Pastor Lutzer Pastor Philip and others Pastor Philip will be the next voice on Moody Church Hour as Pastor Lutzer continues on Running To Win and Songs In The Night Learn more at moodymedia org pastorphilip This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount Get yours at moodyoffer com or call us at - - - [... more]

Listen to the full-length version of this message or the other messages in this series here https www wisdomonline org when-the-roll-is-called-up-yonder In typical fashion Paul wraps up his letter to the Romans by greeting and thanking diverse individuals who are worthy of affirmation But before they get too big-headed Paul reminds them that God is the One who really deserves the credit The gallery of our faith is just a hall in the greater gallery of God's grace [... more]

The big word of the s is affirmation Affirm people's pronouns affirm their lifestyle choices affirm the decrees of America's rulers But God doesn't care about being nice He cares about sin Avoiding it ourselves and preaching others to repentance At a recent pastors roundtable Charlie talks to Rob McCoy Richard Vega Jesse Bailey and Neil Hoffman about standing up bravely rather than worrying about what the government says or what the parishioners in the pews might think Support the show http www charliekirk com supportSee omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Brian Goins and Ed Uszynski empathize with feeling unloved in your own marriage Find ideas for stronger connection and deeper intimacy together Show Notes and Resources Listen to the Married with Benefits podcast Tune into the Art of Marriage series for listeners interested in exploring the reimagined project The Art of Marriage weaves together expert teaching real-life stories humorous vignettes and more to portray both the challenges and the beauty of God's design Give a gift today to help FamilyLife to give hope to more families Find resources from this podcast at shop familylife com See resources from our past [... more]

The early church in Corinth was troubled by division confusion and false teaching Today R C Sproul considers Paul's two letters to these struggling Christians and his instructions on what the church of Jesus Christ ought to be Get the 'Dust to Glory' Special Edition DVD and Digital Study Guide for Your Gift of Any Amount https gift renewingyourmind org dust-to-glory Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries Explore all of our podcasts https www ligonier org podcasts [... more]

In our success-driven world we're encouraged to advance in our careers and set high goals But Christians are supposed to be different So how do we respond in a Christlike manner when others prosper Hear the answer 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 and John' Learn more about our current resource request your copy with a donation of any amount Read stories from listeners like you who have benefited from Truth For Life [... more]

As a boy Ming found his father harsh and distant Even when Ming was ill and had to see the pediatrician his father grumbled that it was troublesome Once he overheard a quarrel and learned his father had wanted him aborted The feeling of being an unwanted child followed him into his adult years When Ming became a believer in Jesus he found it difficult to relate to God as Father even though he knew Him as Lord of his life If like Ming we haven rsquo t felt loved by our earthly fathers we may face similar doubts in [... more]

Lynsi Snyder is the owner and president of the In-N-Out Burger company She grew up in a loving Christian family and had a special bond with her father His struggles with drugs and alcohol addiction ultimately took his life when she was years old This tragedy created a huge hole in her heart for love and affirmation Despite knowing the Lord Lynsi has married times and divorced times When Lynsi felt trapped in a pit of despair God met her there and lavished her with love and acceptance restoring her sense of identity in Jesus Christ That was when she [... more]

Lynsi Snyder is the owner and president of the In-N-Out Burger company She grew up in a loving Christian family and had a special bond with her father His struggles with drugs and alcohol addiction ultimately took his life when she was years old This tragedy created a huge hole in her heart for love and affirmation Despite knowing the Lord Lynsi has married times and divorced times When Lynsi felt trapped in a pit of despair God met her there and lavished her with love and acceptance restoring her sense of identity in Jesus Christ That was when she [... more]

Pastor Greg Laurie gives us wisdom from Joshua where we see the Israelites cross the Jordan River Notes The Christian life is not a playground but a battleground and there's not really a choice of fighting or not fighting it's a choice of victory or defeat Deuteronomy He brought us out that He might bring us in The people of Canaan were wicked When people repent God relents Read Joshua If we want to enter the land of promises we must be bold and strong Joshua Habakkuk Lord I have heard of Your fame I stand in awe of Your [... more]

Marty Smith ESPN college football reporter l college football takes l Hickey Hex strikes again [... more]

Marty Smith joined Zach to discuss the release of his new book Sideline CEO and who the best team in the Big Ten is [... more]

Washing our hands is necessary even if they appear clean because harmful bacteria are invisible to the naked eye Regular spiritual cleansing is similarly necessary if we're going to submit to our all-knowing God Hear more 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 James Volume Warnings against Worldliness ' Learn more about our current resource request your copy with a donation of any amount Helpful Resources - Learn about God's salvation plan - Read [... more]

Life magazine rsquo s July cover displayed a horrifying photograph of starving children from Biafra in Nigeria during a civil war A young boy distressed took a copy of the magazine to a pastor and asked ldquo Does God know about this rdquo The pastor replied ldquo I know you don rsquo t understand but yes God knows about that rdquo The boy walked out declaring he was uninterested in such a God These questions disturb not only children but all of us Alongside an affirmation of God rsquo s mysterious knowledge I wish that boy had heard about the [... more]

GUEST M D PERKINS author Dangerous Affirmation The Threat of Gay ChristianityGod's word is clear about the sin of homosexual actions and desires You shall not lie with a male as one lies with a female it is an abomination Leviticus Men abandoned the natural function of the woman and burned in their desire toward one another men with men committing indecent acts Romans With this kind of crystal clear clarity and other similar passages like Genesis which describes the homosexual depravity and God's destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah it's quite remarkable that something called Gay Christianity that one can [... more]

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GUEST M D PERKINS author Dangerous Affirmation The Threat of Gay ChristianityThat our country devotes the entire month of June to take pride in what the Bible calls degrading passions of homosexuality along with other sexual and gender perversions says everything about the depravity to which our society has fallen Instead of helping those enslaved to sin to overcome it through salvation and sanctification the opposite takes place affirmation and celebration of the sin and the sinner It is predictable that the God-rejecting do this but it is an even greater affront to God when professing Christians assert that one [... more]

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Open calls questions and discussion with Matt Slick LIVE in the studio Topics include- -- Caller seeking affirmation Matt issues the Gospel- Is Jesus in a Human Body Hypostatic Union - - Jesus Revolution Jonathan Roumie grave sucking - - Did Catholics give us the Bible - [... more]

Andrea rsquo s home life was unstable and she left at fourteen finding a job and living with friends Yearning for love and affirmation she later moved in with a man who introduced her to drugs which she added to the alcohol she already drank regularly But the relationship and the substances didn rsquo t satisfy her longings She kept searching and after several years she met some believers in Jesus who reached out to her offering to pray with her A few months later she finally found the One who would quench her thirst for love mdash Jesus The [... more]

In this best of broadcast Dr Chapman helps parents understand their child's primary and secondary love language to keep their son or daughter's love tank filled and to strengthen the parent-child bond Jean Daly joins the discussion to share personal examples from the Daly family Part of Receive the book The Love Languages of Children and the audio download of the broadcast How to Speak Your Child's Love Language for your donation of any amount And now through a special matching opportunity your gift will be DOUBLED dollar for dollar http focusonthefamily com don-daily-broadcast-product- - - refcd Get more episode [... more]

How do we know that the right books--and only the right books--made it into the Bible Today R C Sproul addresses the question of the canon of Scripture Get the 'Foundations An Overview of Systematic Theology' DVD Series for Your Gift of Any Amount https gift renewingyourmind org foundations Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources [... more]

After another week of being beaten down by more medical setbacks I slumped onto the sofa I didn rsquo t want to think about anything I didn rsquo t want to talk to anybody I couldn rsquo t even pray Discouragement and doubt weighed me down as I turned on the television I began watching a commercial showing a little girl talking to her younger brother ldquo You rsquo re a champion rdquo she said As she continued affirming him his grin grew So did mine God rsquo s people have always struggled with discouragement and doubt Quoting Psalm which [... more]

You have a God-given gift inside of you that has the power to give direction and purpose in your life It can unlock personal freedom and give you a sense of deep affirmation of God's own value of your life why you matter to Him Join Chip if you want to know how to discover this gift [... more]

Someone can brighten our day with just a smile or a kind word Others seem to steal the sunshine and rain on our parade Isn't it interesting that other people have that kind of influence on us Today on A NEW BEGINNING Pastor Greg Laurie points out we should take that to heart and learn to have a positive influence on others It's not that hard to do and the rewards are wonderful You've joined us for a study in the book of Acts Pastor Greg has called The Upside-Down Life Listen on harvest org --- Learn more and subscribe [... more]

Pastor Mike Karns speaks from John's epistle regarding doubt about the evidences of God's work of salvation [... more]

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What is a blessing -- both receiving it and blessing those we love Author Alan Wright offers simple biblical skills to impart life-changing affirmations Show Notes and Resources Find resources from this podcast at shop familylife com Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app Help others find Familylife Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify Check out all the Familylife's on the FamilyLife Podcast Network [... more]

Psalms I opened my mouth and panted for I longed for thy commandments I can see at least four of the five in this verse physical touch the Psalmist is literally gulping in God he is wanting to do acts of service he has turned his face toward God for quality time and by longing for his commandments he offers words of affirmation If you love me you will keep my commandments no Matter how you add it up the Psalmist is loving God here So what does that look like in our lives - I share a story to [... more]

Dr Chapman helps parents understand their child's primary and secondary love language to keep their son or daughter's love tank filled and to strengthen the parent-child bond Jean Daly joins the discussion to share personal examples from the Daly family Part of Get Gary Chapman and Ross Campbell's book The Love Languages of Children for your donation of any amount https donate focusonthefamily com don-daily-broadcast-product- - - refcd Get more episode resources https www focusonthefamily com episodes broadcast how-to-speak-your-childs-love-language-part- -of- featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts please give us your feedback https focusonthefamily com podcastsurvey [... more]

Lynsi Snyder is the owner and president of the In-N-Out Burger company She grew up in a loving Christian family and had a special bond with her father His struggles with drugs and alcohol addiction ultimately took his life when she was years old This tragedy created a huge hole in her heart for love and affirmation Despite knowing the Lord Lynsi has married times and divorced times When Lynsi felt trapped in a pit of despair God met her there and lavished her with love and acceptance restoring her sense of identity in Jesus Christ Part of There's no [... more]

Knowing and embracing our identity in Christ is so important Matt and Lisa Jacobson tell us how this specifically relates to our sons Show Notes and Resources Visit Matt's website at https faithfulman com Lisa's website can be found at https club women com Find resources from this podcast at https shop familylife com Products aspx categoryid Download FamilyLife's new app https www familylife com app Check out all that's available on the FamilyLife Podcast Network https www familylife com familylife-podcast-network [... more]

Could there ever be too much kindness too much forgiveness too much love When was the last time you heard someone say Love I'm good I really don't need any more God's love is infinite God's love is matchless God's love is perfect Join Chip as he defines God's love and what it means [... more]

Affirmation is one of the core needs of men Through sharing Ephesians Dave Wilson encourages women to build into their marriages by becoming their husbands' biggest cheerleader Show Notes and Resources Watch the video of Ann and Dave on the tandem bike https www youtube com watch v r m-NUg R amp t s Weekend to Remember is back Register today to get the registration https www familylife com weekend-to-remember Find resources from this podcast at https shop familylife com Products aspx categoryid Download FamilyLife's new app https www familylife com app Check out all that's available on the FamilyLife [... more]

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We long to hear that blessed affirmation Well done good and faithful servant Yet no one will hear those words who is unproductive with the gifts entrusted to them Today R C Sproul highlights the necessity of wise stewardship in the Christian life Get 'The Parables of Jesus' Teaching Series on DVD for Your Gift of Any Amount https gift renewingyourmind org parables-of-jesus Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources [... more]

Damion McCullers the Carolina Counselor and Josh Whitaker the Outlaw Lawyer sit down and analyze the oral arguments that recently took place before the US Supreme Court in regards to Caniglia v Strom an interesting trial that goes straight to the heart of the Fourth Amendment What is the community caretaking exception Can the King of England come into your house and take your musket Why can't Josh pronounce last names correctly What Simpsons episode is Josh reminded of this time All these questions and more are answered in the most recent episode of Outlaw Lawyers See omnystudio com listener [... more]

The Daily Encouraging Word with Dr Don Wilton [... more]

Episode Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions Show Notes CoreChristianity com Are there varying rewards in heaven for believers in heaven Can Christians cast out demons using Jesus's name How does the Spirit help us preach the gospel I work at an assisted living nursing home and what I see most are people suffering and dying and when I see someone in a terrible condition who is bedridden I pray for them to die peacefully I wonder if it's wrong to pray that What do you think of sounds of affirmation in prayer groups Today's Offer Revelation Bible [... more]

For the Christian there is indeed something to look forward to after this life Continuing his sermon series in the book of Mark today R C Sproul reminds us of Jesus' clear affirmation that our souls and our bodies will not be destroyed by death but we will live in the resurrection Get R C Sproul's Expositional Commentary on the Gospel of Mark for Your Gift of Any Amount https gift renewingyourmind org mark-expositional-commentary Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources [... more]

It's easy for Christians to watch the incoming tidal wave of transgenderism and hope we can just keep out the way or push back and make it go back in the closet Unfortunately neither is an option On the heels of our nation's affirmation of homosexuality has come transgenderism the mistaken sinful and unscientific idea that one can change their sex It's everywhere in media entertainment schools politics One of the very first things President Biden signed was an executive order affirming transgenderism [... more]

Revelations about all things around us Even maybe the Truth About Life as per Dr Lilly Koutcho on the latest The Cure with Aimee Cabo Dr Lilly Koutcho is an internationally renowned author and speaker whose healing techniques affirmations and positive thinking have inspired countless people worldwide Using a combination of neuroscience pharmaceutical knowledge energy medicine and spiritual principles Dr Lilly has developed many methods that help people heal in minutes lillykoutcho com The Cure Radio live talk syndicated radio show and live-streamed podcast is hosted by Aimee Cabo and offers a platform of hope to anyone who has experienced [... more]

This week on Family Policy Matters host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Dr Ken Canfield to discuss the critical role of fathers in the lives of their children particularly in every child's spiritual growth [... more]

What motivates your life Power possessions earthly affirmation Or is there a lasting more fulfilling motivation in life King Solomon found one and in this lesson Stephen Davey opens up Solomon's private journal sharing his wisdom to achieve lasting contentment [... more]

You have a God-given gift inside of you that has the power to give direction and purpose in your life It can unlock personal freedom and give you a sense of deep affirmation of God's own value of your life why you matter to Him Join Chip if you want to know how to discover this gift [... more]

You've got power but it's not where you think It's in your tongue Matt and Lisa Jacobson join with Dave and Ann Wilson to talk about the power of words in marriage The scriptures tell us that kind words are like a honeycomb and build our spouse up rather than tear them down Lisa remembers a time when she complimented Matt only to learn how ugly he felt as a child growing up You can help heal your spouse's past wounds by practicing affirmation through heartfelt encouraging words Show Notes and Resources Find resources from this podcast at https shop [... more]

Your spouse is longing for your affirmation Husband and wife team Matt and Lisa Jacobson talk with Dave and Ann Wilson about the importance of affirming your spouse Many of us are good at affirming our love before marriage but after the I do's we only notice our spouse's weaknesses Ann admits that it took a long time before she realized how her negative words affected Dave and both of them tell how a positive shift in outlook changed their marriage for the better Show Notes and Resources Find resources from this podcast at https shop familylife com Products aspx [... more]

How do we know that the right books--and only the right books--made it into the Bible Today R C Sproul interacts with the question of the canon of Scripture Get the 'Foundations An Overview of Systematic Theology' DVD Series for Your Gift of Any Amount https gift renewingyourmind org foundations Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources [... more]

Episode Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions Show Notes CoreChristianity com Key questions answered in today's show Is it God's will for His saints to be poor or to live paycheck to paycheck I felt God lead me to go back to school since I lost my job during the COVID shutdown I don't feel that God wants me to work and go to school full-time on top of caring for my family but my husband only makes enough money to cover our very basic needs Should I get a job even though I don't feel like that's [... more]

Learning a life-lesson for caregivers from a broken vending machine this clip shares how we as caregivers can look to a greater source for our affirmation SPONSORED BY [... more]