Generosity is often something we practice on our own We identify a need support a ministry or give to a cause we care about But what happens when we invite others to join us Giving circles offer a way to make generosity more collaborative relational and joyful When believers come together with a shared purpose their collective giving can make a meaningful difference not only in the lives of those receiving support but also in the hearts of those giving Lacie Stevens Senior Partner at Generous Giving has seen this firsthand After spending more than two decades as a financial [... more]

In America we've been blessed with an overabundance of food Most of us live within just a few miles of restaurants and grocery stores So do we really need to ask God to give us this day our daily bread Dr Robert Jeffress explores our need for God's provision in our lives Get Free Resources from Pathway to Victory https resources ptv org youtube utm campaign youtube nna utm medium social utm source youtube utm content podcast Support Pathway to Victory https secure ptv org support-pathway-to-victory [... more]

Welcome to The We Do Not Care Club Podcast hosted by Melani Sanders content creator founding member of the WDNC and New York Times bestselling author of The Official We Do Not Care Club Handbook What started as Melani's hilarious and all-too-true social media declaration that she simply did not care much anymore has become a global movement centered on sisterhood laughter honesty and understanding that we are not alone and we are enough From menopause to marriage motherhood sex relationships changing bodies mental health work money food and the everyday chaos of midlife no topic is off-limits Available now [... more]

When Christians think about faithful stewardship generosity often comes to mind first We ask how much we should give where our gifts should go and how we can use our resources to bless others But what about the money we don't give away Faithful stewardship extends beyond charitable donations It includes our savings investments businesses and everything else God has entrusted to our care And that raises an important question How can we use all of our resources not just what we give to advance God's purposes Aimee Minnich Co-Founder Chief Impact Officer and General Counsel of the Impact Foundation [... more]

Share a commentChurch division rarely starts with a big public blowup It starts with a slanted perspective a confident voice and a steady drip of you won't believe what I heard that slowly recruits people into sides We dig into Paul's instructions in Titus for the moment when conflict stops being a misunderstanding and becomes a pattern that threatens the health of the whole congregation We talk about the three markers Paul uses for a factious person and why perverted here is not about scandalous rumors but about a mind turned around From there we get practical about what a [... more]

Owning rental property is a little like ordering pizza with anchovies It might be just what you're looking for but it's certainly not for everyone Rental real estate can be a valuable investment providing additional income and the potential for long-term appreciation But unlike owning stocks or mutual funds rental property requires ongoing attention financial resources and a willingness to handle unexpected challenges Before becoming a landlord it's important to understand both the opportunities and responsibilities that come with owning rental property The Benefits of Owning Rental PropertyThere are several reasons why rental real estate appeals to investors A Steady [... more]

Mark Doing right is hard enough Doing right while critics scrutinize your every move takes real courage A man with a withered hand stood in the synagogue as the Pharisees watched waiting to pounce if Jesus healed on the Sabbath He healed him anyway Pastor Chuck Swindoll turns to Mark contrasting Jesus' warm compassion with the Pharisees' cold indifference and underscoring the call to show mercy to the least of these those who cannot care for themselves Open your eyes to the needs around you Practice the mercy of Jesus and never let hard-hearted critics keep you from doing what [... more]

Share a commentSome conflicts in a church are honest misunderstandings Others are something else entirely a person who knows exactly what they're doing enjoys the heat of controversy and keeps spreading a slanted version of the story We take on that uncomfortable reality using a surprising starting point warning labels the lawsuits that drive them and the way we all ignore signals until the damage is done If you've ever watched gossip spread like an infection and wondered why it was so hard to stop this conversation names the pattern out loud From there we settle into Titus - and [... more]

How many of us are up in the wee hours of the morning worrying if the sun will rise Didn't it rise yesterday And the day before Has it not risen every day in all of human history When something has been that reliable in the past we can trust it will be reliable in the future Well today on A NEW BEGINNING Pastor Greg Laurie helps us pause and consider the faithfulness and reliability of the Lord In addition to making the sun rise each morning we'll see just how well God takes care of His own Become a [... more]

Jesus never promised us a life without trouble In John He tells His disciples In the world you will have tribulation But take heart I have overcome the world Those words remind us that difficulty is an unavoidable part of life but we never have to face it alone Whether we're navigating financial uncertainty a family crisis or an unexpected loss God's presence and faithfulness remain constant Howard Dayton author teacher and founder of Compass Financial Ministry has spent decades helping Christians apply biblical wisdom to their finances In his book Your Money Counts he explores an important question How [... more]

Mark Doing right is hard enough Doing right while critics scrutinize your every move takes real courage A man with a withered hand stood in the synagogue as the Pharisees watched waiting to pounce if Jesus healed on the Sabbath He healed him anyway Pastor Chuck Swindoll turns to Mark contrasting Jesus' warm compassion with the Pharisees' cold indifference and underscoring the call to show mercy to the least of these those who cannot care for themselves Open your eyes to the needs around you Practice the mercy of Jesus and never let hard-hearted critics keep you from doing what [... more]

Share a commentThe fastest way to weaken a church is not always persecution from the outside It's distraction from the inside We wrestle with Paul's straight talk to Titus in Titus and the uncomfortable truth that a congregation can spend its energy on arguments that feel spiritual while producing nothing but heat hurt and division When opinions gain authority traditions start acting like doctrine and being right becomes the win condition the gospel mission quietly slips to the background We also dig into the social dynamics Paul calls out genealogy pride status signaling and the temptation to treat background or [... more]

Are you able to share the Gospel clearly and confidently without wandering off on rabbit trails Learn why every believer should understand the Gospel eagerly proclaim it and guard it against false teaching Listen to 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 Timothy Volume ' Learn more about our current resource request your copy with a donation of any amount Helpful Resources - Learn about God's salvation plan - Read our most recent articles - [... more]

Your investments can do more than grow your portfolio They can also create meaningful opportunities to bless others and support the work of God's Kingdom As the end of the year approaches many Christians begin thinking about charitable giving But generosity doesn't have to come exclusively from a checking or savings account Your investment portfolio may offer additional ways to give sometimes with valuable tax advantages Brian Mumbert President and CEO of Timothy Plan a pioneer in the world of faith-based investing joined the show today to discuss how Christians can incorporate generosity into their investment strategies Generosity Begins With [... more]

In this episode of Finishing Well certified financial planner and bestselling author Hans Scheil and Host Robby Dilmore explores an innovative and alternative approach to securing long-term care protection funding through annuities Highlighting that many individuals find themselves unable to qualify for traditional long-term care insurance due to sudden health events or strict medical underwriting Scheil introduces a solution that offers a much more flexible path forward Listeners will gain practical insights into how long-term care annuities utilize simplified health statements rather than invasive underwriting making coverage accessible even for individuals managing conditions such as diabetes heart disease stroke cancer [... more]

Ready to grow your wealth with confidence Let's talk ' http www meetwithrosewood com - - Plenty of retirees reach a point where they don't care much about growth anymore They just don't want to lose what they've spent or years building Is that foolish John doesn't think so When a team is up by nine late in the game nobody calls a deep pass They line up in victory formation and protect the ball But taking a knee too early is its own mistake John explains why the right time to pull back isn't about your age or even [... more]

Share a comment Engage in good deeds sounds simple until you realize Paul repeats it like a drumbeat and then adds a surprising command be careful about it We dig into what that means and why it matters for everyday Christian living not as performative niceness but as the gospel made visible through action The aim isn't to trade doctrine for activism it's to let good doctrine become a life of application that benefits real people in practical ways We talk about the mindset shift from random acts of kindness to intentional thoughtful service and we break down a three-part [... more]

Jen Babakhan experienced the painful journey of navigating her mom's terminal illness and found God's comfort and peace along the way She offers practical and godly insights about discovering joy in sorrow helping children deal with grief and anticipating a glorious reunion in Heaven Get Disrupted free with your gift A Godly Perspective on End of Life Decisions -- Find comfort wisdom and biblical guidance in this free -part series You'll learn biblical principles for end-of-life care how to navigate difficult medical decisions and how to experience God's peace when it's time to say goodbye Get More Episode Resources Do [... more]

Our choices about having children today will very much shape our personal and collective futures Join us at the Colson Center National Conference in Charlotte North Carolina Register at colsonconference org [... more]