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Walking through the Scottish National Gallery I was drawn to the strong brushwork and vibrant colors of the Olive Trees painting by Dutch artist Vincent Van Gogh Many historians believe the work was inspired by Jesus rsquo experience in the garden of Gethsemane on the Mount of Olives What especially caught my eye were the small red splotches of paint among the ancient olive trees Known as the Mount of Olives because of all the olive trees located on the mountainside Jesus went there to pray on the night that He predicted His disciple Judas would betray Him Jesus was [... more]

Drew had been imprisoned for two years because he served Jesus He rsquo d read stories of missionaries who felt constant joy throughout their incarceration but he confessed ldquo this was not my experience rdquo He told his wife that God had picked the wrong man to suffer for Him She replied ldquo No I think maybe He picked the right man This was not an accident rdquo nbsp Drew could likely relate to the prophet Jeremiah who had faithfully served God by warning Judah that God would punish them for their sins But God rsquo s judgment hadn rsquo [... more]

God's will is sometimes hard He asks us to do the right things He calls us to endure hardship without complaining to love awkward people to heed the voice inside us that says You mustn't to take steps we'd rather not take So we must tell our souls all day long Hey soul listen up Be silent Do what Jesus is asking you to do nbsp My soul waits in silence for God only rdquo Psalm nasb My soul wait in silence for God only nasb The verses are similar but different David says something about his soul then says [... more]

I wrote a letter to our children as each became a teenager In one I talked about our identity in Christ remembering that when I was a teenager I felt unsure of myself lacking confidence I had to learn that I was God rsquo s beloved mdash His child I said in the letter ldquo Knowing who you are comes down to knowing Whose you are rdquo For when we understand that God has created us and we commit to following Him we can be at peace with who He has made us to be And we also know that [... more]

The dark secret in all too many families is abuse It takes several forms verbal physical even sexual The hurt caused by abuse is incalculable both for the abused and nbsp the abuser nbsp The devil nbsp seeks to destroy nbsp the family especially nbsp the role model of the nbsp father nbsp And the devil uses abuse to accomplish this goal If you are a victim or a victimizer it is crucial to understand the hurt of abuse mdash and how to find healing nbsp Click here to listen Duration [... more]

As my husband strolled down the rocky beach taking photos of the Hawaiian horizon I sat on a large rock fretting over another medical setback Though my problems would be waiting for me when I returned home I needed peace in that moment I stared at the incoming waves crashing against the black jagged rocks A dark shadow in the curve of the wave caught my eye Using the zoom option on my camera I identified the shape as a sea turtle riding the waves peacefully Its flippers spread wide and still Turning my face into the salty breeze I [... more]

Warren moved to a small town to pastor a church After his ministry had some initial success one of the locals took a dislike to him Concocting a story accusing Warren of horrendous acts the man took the story to the local newspaper and even printed his accusations on pamphlets to distribute to local residents by mail Warren and his wife started praying hard If the lie was believed their lives would be upended King David once experienced something similar He faced an attack of slander by an enemy ldquo All day long they twist my words rdquo he said [... more]

Donelan a teacher had always been a reader but one day it literally paid off She was planning a trip and reviewing her lengthy travel insurance policy when on page she discovered a wonderful reward As part of their ldquo It Pays to Read rdquo contest the company was giving to the first person to read that far into the contract They also donated thousands of dollars to schools in Donelan rsquo s area for children rsquo s literacy She says ldquo I rsquo ve always been that nerd who reads contracts I was the most surprised of anyone rdquo [... more]

Episode Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions Show Notes CoreChristianity com Key questions answered in today's show What is the difference between God's will and providence Does it matter what Bible translation you read Everyday I wake up wondering if I am saved It doesn't matter how much I have prayed how much I try not to do the things that I've asked forgiveness for I just wake up with this monkey on my back that I'm not saved Everyday for years I've gone through this and I don't want to go through it no more It has [... more]

So many times we caregivers cry out to God for us to be delivered FROM these challenges Doing this for years however I'm learning that God meets us in it and delivers us THROUGH It In the process we discover our battle is not with our loved one's affliction but instead the battle is with ourselves From HOPE FOR THE CAREGIVER on American Family Radio JAN See the full transcript of the show below Brought to you by HFTC January Live on American family radio this is Hope For The Caregiver This is Peter Rosenberger This is the nation's number [... more]

One day while flying to Atlanta on Delta Airlines Duh Everything Leaves Through Atlanta I discovered that flight attendants state the best advice for caregivers all day long In the unlikely event of the loss of cabin pressure oxygen masks will drop from the ceiling Securely place your mask on first before helping anyone next to you who may need assistance That small directive which I call the Delta Doctrine contains applicable wisdom for so many circumstances but probably none as poignant as for those of us serving as a caregiver for a chronically ill or disabled loved one Have [... more]