On this episode of Our American Stories bestselling author Ace Collins reveals the stories behind the events and traditions that shaped Easter introducing stories you've likely never heard and nbsp offering a deeper appreciation for the holiday rsquo s familiar hallmarks You won't want to miss this one Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

We all can be hard to get along with at times but there are some people who seem to be especially gifted at it Before you put someone in a headlock and before you lose your temper join Chip as he teaches us how to deal with the difficult people in our lives Main Points Thesis Sometimes the person we most want God to remove from our lives is the person we need the most Why Because The way we treat difficult people reveals the true condition of our heart Difficult people cause us to grow in ways we couldn [... more]

Do you have a difficult person in your life - a person who makes you nuts Do you wonder Is there a Godly response to this person If you re faced with that person right now join Chip as he shares how to deal with the difficult people in your life Main Points Thesis Sometimes the person we most want God to remove from our lives is the person we need the most Why Because The way we treat difficult people reveals the true condition of our heart Difficult people cause us to grow in ways we couldn t on [... more]

What if you ve only heard half the truth about God Many emphasize His love while ignoring His wrath But Scripture is clear God is not only merciful but also just In this episode Stephen Davey unpacks the often-avoided truth about God s righteous anger and judgment Through Paul s letter to the Romans you ll discover why God s wrath is real why it matters and how it shapes our understanding of sin justice and salvation God s holiness demands justice and ignoring this truth leads to a distorted view of faith Learn how this often-overlooked attribute of God [... more]

Chip continues his message on how to develop authentic relationships Main Points Why are there so many people desperately hurting and in need of love and so many others who are so willing and wanting to give love yet so few who actually get loved What's the missing link Key Words You are memebers of one another Thesis To fulfill Jesus command to love one another as He loved us demands that we understand our membership and function in HIS SUPERNATURAL COMMUNITY You are members of a supernatural community What makes it supernatural It has a supernatural origin --Acts - [... more]

Are you lonely Do you go places perhaps even church and feel like you just don t fit in In this message Chip shares how you can begin to develop authentic Godly relationships that can last a lifetime Main Points Why are there so many people desperately hurting and in need of love and so many others who are so willing and wanting to give love yet so few who actually get loved What's the missing link Key Words You are memebers of one another Thesis To fulfill Jesus command to love one another as He loved us demands that [... more]

In this episode Dr Shah talks about his long-standing appreciation and critiques of Rick Warren Send us a text Support the showIf you enjoyed the show like and follow our Facebook and Instagram pages and also subscribe to our YouTube channel This is an excellent way to stay connected to the Clearview team and ensure you don apos t miss a thing Another great way to support the show is to use promo code TODAY when checking out at https mightymuscadine com or https www lebleu com To learn more about Clearview Church visit us at clearviewbc org If you [... more]

Join Dr Carson and Robby for a healtfelt Valentine'sDay edition of Truth Talk Live where we dive into the power of appreciation in relationships Tune in for Truth Talk Live [... more]

The real estate market may be in its winter slump but spring is just around the corner only five weeks away Higher interest rates have kept many home buyers and sellers off the sidelines in recent years But could a change be on the horizon Today mortgage expert Dale Vermillion joins us with a market forecast and some practical advice on how to move forward Dale Vermillion is the author of Navigating the Mortgage Maze The Simple Truth About Financing Your Home This book covers everything you need to know about securing a mortgage all from a biblical perspective Is [... more]

How much do you really know about the story of Jesus' birth The Christmas story as we often hear it has been cleaned up and polished to the point where it s easy to forget the real struggles and sacrifices involved In today's episode Stephen Davey challenges your understanding with a Christmas quiz revealing some common misconceptions and sharing the deeper truths of the nativity Did Mary ride to Bethlehem on a donkey Was there really an innkeeper who turned the Holy Family away How many angels spoke to the shepherds and what kind of visitors did Jesus really receive [... more]

Why should we cultivate gratitude in our lives On this week s episode of The Alex McFarland Show Alex discusses seven reasons to cultivate a spirit of gratitude and what the Bible says about this topic This episode is packed with scriptures to encourage and equip you to praise the living God with a thankful heart Reasons to Cultivate a Spirit of Gratitude It is God s will Thess God is Good Psalm Gratitude is commanded and expected by our Maker Col It will enhance your prayer life Col Everything God is doing or allowing in your life is ultimately [... more]

You don t have to be a believer to be thankful and yet Christian gratitude should be distinctive On Truth For Life Alistair Begg explores the difference between natural appreciation and the overflowing gratefulness that should mark genuine believers ----------------------------------------- Click here and look for FROM THE SERMON to stream or read the full message This program is part of the series Thankful Living Learn more about our current resource request your copy with a donation of any amount Give the most important Christmas gift of all the message of the Gospel Purchase quality gifts for under at tfl org [... more]

Did you hear about the guy who paid his taxes to the IRS with a smile It didn t work out though it turns out they prefer money Well paying taxes is certainly no laughing matter and we don t want to miss something that could end up costing us money Fortunately Kevin Cross is here today with a list of year-end tax tips you don t want to miss Kevin Cross is a Certified Public Accountant CPA who has headed CPA firms in Florida and now Georgia He has studied the tax code extensively and specializes in representing taxpayers [... more]

Bonds are considered safe investments but also a bit boring Is that true though In the investing world all the drama for good or ill is in the stock market It s up it s down you get the picture However bonds also have an interesting story and Benjamin Bailey is here to tell us about it Benjamin Bailey is Vice President of Investments and Senior Fixed Income Manager at Praxis Mutual Funds an underwriter of Faith Finance Introduction to Bonds and StocksBonds play a unique role in building a well-rounded investment portfolio compared to stocks Stocks represent ownership in [... more]

Send us a textGUEST JOEL BEEKE Heritage Reformed CongregationLast week on the program guest Mike Gendron joined us to discuss the topic Remembering the Reformation and the War Against It Today Mike explained why the Reformation was necessary because the Roman Catholic Church had so departed from the faith and doctrines of the first century church and what the Reformation accomplished including the Word of God recovered as supreme authority Christ as head of His church and all-important doctrines such as justification by God s grace alone through faith alone apart from human merit This week as we approach the [... more]

And you shall rejoice in all the good that the Lord your God has given to you and to your house - Deuteronomy God is worthy of all the praise we can give Him but that s not the only reason to be grateful for His blessings Sharon Epps is here to tell us what happens when we rejoice in God s provision Sharon Epps is the president of Kingdom Advisors FaithFi s parent organization Kingdom Advisors serves the broad Christian financial industry by educating and equipping professionals to integrate biblical wisdom and financial expertise The Connection Between Gratitude and [... more]

If you bought a house in the last couple of years you ve probably been wondering When can I refinance The Federal Reserve has already made one interest rate cut and more are expected before the end of the year So when will it make sense to refinance your mortgage If you re considering refinancing your mortgage it s crucial to weigh various factors before making a decision Movement Mortgage provides a helpful article Refinancing Calculate Your Break-Even Point First which explains when refinancing makes sense and how to determine if it's right for you While lower interest rates are [... more]

Owning rental property is like ordering a pizza with anchovies It s not for everybody There s no question that renting a property can be a lucrative investment but it s certainly not a passive investment like owning stock Owning rental property is attractive for many but it s not a perfect fit for everyone Just like not everyone enjoys anchovies not everyone has the temperament or resources to be a landlord Before diving into property management it s essential to understand the benefits and challenges of it Let's explore these aspects to help you decide if being a landlord [... more]

You ve probably heard the saying If you aim at nothing you'll hit it every time But do you know who coined it Christian author and speaker Zig Ziglar is credited with that famous quote It urges us to set goals and stay on mission What are our goals and what s our mission here at FaithFi Chad Clark fills you in today and invites you to be a part of it all Chad Clark is the Executive Director of FaithFi Faith Finance Integrating Faith and Finances for God s GloryAt FaithFi our mission is clear we aim to equip [... more]

-year Army veteran Retired Battle Captain combat veteran and author of new book new book From the Battlefield to the Boardroom The Infinite Desire to Win - A Woman's Journey To Infinite Success in Life Business and Career Learn more about your ad choices Visit megaphone fm adchoices [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories bestselling author Ace Collins is here to reveal the events and backgrounds that shaped the best-loved customs of Easter introducing you to stories you've never heard and a deeper appreciation for the holiday's familiar hallmarks Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Two of the most important holidays on the calendar are Good Friday and Easter Sunday Without the Lord's death commemorated on Good Friday there's no forgiveness of sin And regarding the Resurrection Paul said if Christ has not been raised then our preaching is in vain your faith also is in vain As we prepare for Good Friday and Easter Pastor Greg Laurie brings a special message today on A NEW BEGINNING Insight to help us gain a fuller appreciation for the Lord's sacrifice Listen on harvest org --- Learn more and subscribe to Harvest updates at harvest org A [... more]

Big years for Nick Sirianni an Dshaun Watson I Derrick Henry to the Ravens I Darian Devries Drake Men's Basketball Coach [... more]

Since we have been forgiven an immeasurable debt by God's grace in Christ how can we refuse anyone who seeks our forgiveness Today R C Sproul considers several challenging implications of the Lord's Prayer Get R C Sproul's Book 'The Prayer of the Lord' and Teaching Series 'The Lord's Prayer' for Your Gift of Any Amount https gift renewingyourmind org the-lords-prayer 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]

- Hour NFL Insider Ian Rapoport and Rich discuss the Chicago Bears' options with the overall pick in the NFL Draft what Tyron Smith likely leaving the Cowboys means for Dak Prescott's future in Dallas and updates the latest on Russell Wilson and the Denver Broncos the Patriots' draft and if Saquon Barkley and the Giants can ever mend fences Rich and the guys react to the emotional retirement press conference of Philadelphia Eagles future Hall of Famer Jason Kelce and debate if Russell Wilson Justin Fields Kenny Pickett or Mason Rudolph would be the best option at quarterback for [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Samantha Durante Banerjee knew that her stillbirth would be a nightmare but she didn't expect feeling joy too the joy of holding her little Alana Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Dale Vermillion is the author of Navigating The Mortgage Maze The Simple Truth About Financing Your Home HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE THE CURRENT TREND IN MORTGAGE RATES Mortgage rates are stabilizing currently fluctuating around to expected to gradually decrease over the coming months Rates have become more stable recently bouncing around a consistent range Predictions indicate a potential drop below by the end of the year Stability and future trends are largely influenced by inflation and bond market conditions WHAT IMPACT MIGHT THE FED'S EXPECTED INTEREST RATE CUTS HAVE ON MORTGAGE RATES Though Federal rate cuts don't directly correlate with [... more]

Matt Bell is the managing editor at Sound Mind Investing and the author of several books on personal finance including Money Marriage A Complete Guide for Engaged and Newly Married Couples HOW DO INDIVIDUAL TEMPERAMENTS AFFECT MARRIED COUPLES' FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Understanding each other's temperament helps couples manage money together effectively since temperament influences how individuals naturally react to financial situations bringing inherent strengths and weaknesses to money management Temperament shapes our financial behaviors and preferences influenced by upbringing and personal experiences Knowing and respecting each other's temperament can lead to better teamwork in financial decisions It's crucial to recognize that [... 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]

Gary Chapman is the best-selling author of The Five Love Languages HOW SHOULD THE FIVE LOVE LANGUAGES INFLUENCE GIFT-GIVING ON VALENTINE'S DAY Understanding and applying the Five Love Languages to gift-giving especially on Valentine's Day can really enhance the impact of the gesture If your spouse's primary love language is receiving gifts then selecting a thoughtful gift becomes crucial However for those whose love language is not gifts recognizing Valentine's Day and making an effort to express love is still important Recognizing if gifts are your spouse's primary love language is key if so choose gifts with care and intention [... more]

Vice President of Rudolph Foods Mark Singleton joins the show [... more]

Jerry Bowyer is our resident economist here at FaithFi and the president of Bowyer Research He's also the author of The Maker and the Takers What Jesus Really Said About Social Justice and Economics Fans of the story might remember this exchange Scrooge My taxes help support the public institutions which I've mentioned and they cost enough Those who are badly off must go there Portly Gentleman Many can't go there and many would rather die Scrooge If they had rather die perhaps they had better do so and decrease the surplus population Portly Gentleman Surely you don't mean that [... more]

Vice President of Rudolph Foods Mark Singleton joins the show to honor Pork Rinds Appreciation Day [... more]

Tommy DeVito That's the story Vote NOW for the After Hours TD of the Week Mark Singleton of Rudolph Foods amp Pork Rinds Appreciation Day joins the show [... more]

Years ago our family visited Four Corners the only place in the United States where four states meet at one location My husband stood in the section marked Arizona Our oldest son A J hopped into Utah Our youngest son Xavier held my hand as we stepped into Colorado When I scooted into New Mexico Xavier said ldquo Mom I can rsquo t believe you left me in Colorado rdquo We were together and apart as our laughter was heard in four different states Now that our grown sons have left home I have a deeper appreciation of God rsquo [... more]

Former NFL QB and Pro Football Hall of Famer Steve Largent joins the show [... more]

It seems as if retailers start the so-called traditional buying season earlier and earlier every year There's a lot of pressure to spend money on holiday d cor gifts and experiences Well if they can start early so can we We're going to help you prepare by resisting the temptations of emotional buying and impulse spending It's crucial to prepare in advance to avoid succumbing to emotional buying and impulse spending EMOTIONAL BUYING It's crucial to prepare in advance to avoid succumbing to emotional buying and impulse spending Most buying decisions especially during holidays are influenced by emotions Factors that [... more]

Rich gives thanks and shows his appreciation to all involved in his winning a Marconi Award and reacts to the possibility of Sam Darnold staring for the rers this week against the Cincinnati Bengals in place of a concussed Brock Purdy The guys react to the big night in the NBA including a Luka Doncic triple-double overshadowing Victor Wembanyama's San Antonio Spurs debut and Kristaps Porzingis sticking it to Knicks fans in his first game at MSG as a member of the Boston Celtics and Rich comments to the latest reporting on the Michigan spying allegations Please check out my [... more]

And I will give you shepherds after my own heart who will feed you with knowledge and understanding Jeremiah Brian Kluth is a best-selling author of several books on generosity He was a pastor himself for years and is now the national spokesman for the annual Bless Your Pastor initiative which is organized by the National Association of Evangelicals Tell us about the three-step program for blessing pastors and church staff The three steps are Download free materials for your church and share them with church leaders including a flier titled Ways to Bless Your Pastor and Church Staff Take [... more]

INTEREST RATESMortgage interest rates are still elevated around But Dale says what's unusual here is that typically when inflation drops rates drop along with it because the bond market which drives interest rates on mortgages generally responds favorably That has not been the case for the last couple of months And that's due to some other factors For one the Fitch downgrade of the U S government's credit rating was a big deal that really held back rates But Dale adds that a number of signs point to being a much better year in terms of interest rates Doug Duncan [... more]

Family friends even our spouses Can it be a case of familiarity breeds contempt Author Don Everts discusses the power of staying amazed by your spouse and others and cultivating a culture of honor and appreciation in your relationships Don't miss this eye-opening conversation Show Notes and Resources Find Don Everts on social media on Twitter doneverts and Insta evertsdon And grab his book Discover Your Gifts Celebrating How God Made You and Everyone You Know in our shop or receive it free with any donation Intrigued by today's episode Find more of Don's ideas by checking out all of [... more]

Hosted by Jane Pauley In our cover story David Pogue explains what our nation's debt ceiling is and why the fight over raising it threatens global recession Also Tracy Smith sits down with actor and climate activist Arnold Schwarzenegger David Martin reports on the removal of the names of Confederate generals from U S Army bases Rita Braver interviews novelist Isabel Allende Mo Rocca profiles Broadway star Lillias White Bill Flanagan offers an appreciation of rock legend Tina Turner Ted Koppel joins New Orleans jazz clarinetist Doreen Ketchens at a particularly auspicious gig See Privacy Policy at https art com [... more]

The Matt Slick Live daily radio show broadcast is produced by The Christian Apologetics Research Ministry -CARM org- -During the show Matt answers questions on the air and offers insight on topics like The Bible Theology Apologetics Religions Atheism and other issues-- The show airs live on the Truth Network Monday through Friday - PM EST - - PM PST---Topics include---- - Social Media Evangelism Luke - Christophany-- - Agnosticism and Atheism-- - John - propitiation-- - Romans - Federal Headship [... more]

Encouragement - an affirming pat on the back a brief comment of appreciation even a simple little smile can spell the difference between a good day and a bad one This message launches a series Chip calls LIFT The Awesome Power of Encouragement [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories bestselling author Ace Collins is here to reveal the events and backgrounds that shaped the best-loved customs of Easter introducing you to stories you rsquo ve never heard and a deeper appreciation for the holiday rsquo s familiar hallmarks Get Ace's book Stories Behind the Traditions and Songs of Easter Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate nbsp nbsp See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

The prophets foretold Him The gospels reveal Him The epistles explain Him All of Scripture exalts Him Him being Jesus Christ the God-man who lived among us was crucified by those He created miraculously rose from the grave and then ascended alive into heaven This is way beyond the greatest story ever told Rather Jesus Christ is the greatest One who ever lived His crucifixion burial resurrection is the greatest most significant event in human history Jesus said I am the way and the truth and the life no one comes to the Father but through Me John Scripture also [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories bestselling author Ace Collins is here to reveal the events and backgrounds that shaped the best-loved customs of Easter introducing you to stories you've never heard and a deeper appreciation for the holiday's familiar hallmarks Get Ace's book here Stories Behind the Traditions and Songs of Easter Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

The Dallas Mavericks are NOT in a good place Kyrie Irving doesn't get it Iowa Hawkeyes' Caitlyn Clark makes history in the NCAAW Tournament The NFL is still a jealous lover [... more]

Who or what is the biggest enigma in sports QB News Ask Amy Anything [... more]

Open calls questions and discussion with Matt Slick LIVE in the studio Topics include--- - Mormonism- - Death before the fall [... more]

I rsquo m often amused by the unofficial holidays people come up with February alone has a Sticky Bun Day a Sword Swallowers Day even a Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day Today has been labeled Be Humble Day Universally recognized as a virtue humility is certainly worth celebrating But interestingly this hasn rsquo t always been the case Humility was considered a weakness not a virtue in the ancient world which prized honor instead Boasting about one rsquo s achievements was expected and you sought to raise your status never lower it Humility meant inferiority like a servant to a master [... more]

Discover how to gain a deep appreciation and understanding of God's Word [... more]

Here's something surprising the story of Christmas relates to a time before Christ's birth Pastor Greg Laurie explains just how and leaves us with a stronger appreciation for the holiday Listen in Notes This story of redemption the Christmas story started a long time ago in a garden and it began with a tree The tree of the Knowledge of God and Evil The woman was convinced The fruit looked so fresh and delicious and it would make her so wise So she ate some of the fruit Genesis The Lord gives the first Christmas verse not Isaiah or Micah [... more]

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JR looks at the most entitled fan bases in pro sports Yankees [... more]

Browns WR Amari Cooper tells Rich that he still doesn't know why Jerry Jones traded him from the Dallas Cowboys to Cleveland says how RB Nick Chubb compares to his former teammate Ezekiel Elliott reveals what he did once that got Nick Saban fired up and reacts to Tua Tagovailoa's head injury that saw him carried off the field in Cincinnati on a stretcher Rich previews the NFL schedule and breaks down the most intriguing games in Week and expresses his appreciation as a baseball for what Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani have done this season Learn more about your [... more]

Jane Pauley hosts a special look back on the life of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II including Lee Cowan's appreciation of her seven-decade reign Also Mo Rocca talks with Tina Brown about the Queen's mystique Rita Braver interviews former President Bill Clinton about his memories of the Queen Seth Doane examines the history of the House of Windsor Martha Teichner examines Elizabeth's love of animals Ben Mankiewicz talks with actors about portraying the monarch on screen and Mark Phillips reports on the new king Charles III Plus Ted Koppel looks at a program that has constructed thousands of affordable houses for [... more]

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A treat we grew to love when we lived in England was Cadbury Dairy Milk chocolate bars When we returned to the States I was dismayed to discover the U S distributor of Cadbury chocolate uses a different recipe and does not allow for any importer to supply the original UK version You can buy Cadbury chocolate in the US but it rsquo s not the authentic version nbsp Authenticity It rsquo s something I can taste in my chocolate but earnestly long to be true of me as well as a believer in Jesus nbsp Authentic faith is a [... more]

Today as Pastor Don Green continues teaching God's People God's Word he'll look at the complete and total -forgiveness Jesus offers to those who simply place their trust in His finished work of salvation on the cross of Calvary And how we could never do anything to earn or deserve the mercy He has shown us --thetruthpulpit comClick the icon below to listen Related StoriesRedemption for a Slave Like You A Great Word of PraiseRedemption for a Slave Like You [... more]