Listen to the full-length version or read the manuscript of this message here https wfth me pap Discover the biblical perspective on divorce and remarriage in this thought-provoking sermon by Stephen Davey Drawing from Luke - Stephen explores the challenges of marriage the importance of commitment and the consequences of unrepentant sin within the marital relationship Gain insights into the exceptions for divorce outlined in the Bible and learn how to navigate difficult situations while upholding God's design for marriage Stephen answers common questions such as Must an abused wife remain in her marriage Find encouragement and guidance for your [... more]

Listen to the full-length version or read the manuscript of this message here https wfth me pap Discover the biblical perspective on divorce and remarriage in this thought-provoking sermon by Stephen Davey Drawing from Luke - Stephen explores the challenges of marriage the importance of commitment and the consequences of unrepentant sin within the marital relationship Gain insights into the exceptions for divorce outlined in the Bible and learn how to navigate difficult situations while upholding God's design for marriage Stephen answers common questions such as Must an abused wife remain in her marriage Find encouragement and guidance for your [... more]

We all need a solid foundation to base our lives on When life is hopeless how do we benefit from God's blessing In this message from Psalm Pastor Lutzer locates two conditions for receiving God's blessings in a difficult situation Let's learn how to wait on God when we're deep in a pit This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount Get yours at rtwoffer com or call us at - - - [... more]

The recently widowed woman was growing concerned To collect some vital funds from an insurance policy she needed key information about the accident that had taken her husband rsquo s life She had talked to a police officer who said he rsquo d help her but then she lost his business card So she prayed pleading with God for help A short time later she was at her church when she walked by a window and saw a card mdash the policeman rsquo s card mdash on a windowsill She had no idea how it got there but she knew [... more]

I sat in the stillness of a workday rsquo s end my laptop in front of me I should rsquo ve been exhilarated about the work I rsquo d finished that day but I wasn rsquo t I was tired My shoulders ached with the load of anxiety over a problem at work and my mind was spent from thinking about a troubled relationship I wanted to escape from it all mdash my thoughts wandered to watching TV that night But I closed my eyes ldquo Lord rdquo I whispered I was too tired to say more All my weariness [... more]

Pastor Greg Laurie gives a message titled Angels and Demons in which he dispels the myths and helps you understand the truth about the spiritual world Listen in for a practical message Notes People do not become angels angels are angels The Bible is full of stories of those who were miraculously spoken to comforted and delivered by angels and sometimes angels speak to us and we don't even know it Angels sometimes deliver us from difficult situations Angels played a major role in getting Peter out of prison again in Acts Sometimes angels stop us and other times they [... more]

Tom Izzo amp Nate Oats handling difficult situations very differently Milestones for multiple Oilers Greg Norman making logical arguments on LIV vs PGA [... more]

After three decades Feng Lulu was reunited with her birth family As a toddler she was kidnapped while playing outside her house but through the help of All-China Women rsquo s Federation she was finally located Because she was so young when she was abducted Feng Lulu doesn rsquo t remember it She grew up believing she rsquo d been sold because her parents couldn rsquo t afford to keep her so learning the truth surfaced many questions and emotions When Joseph was unexpectedly reunited with his brothers it rsquo s likely he experienced some complex emotions He rsquo d [... more]

I used to dread Mondays Sometimes when I got off the train to head to a previous job I'd sit at the station for a while trying to delay reaching the building if only for a few minutes My heart would beat fast as I worried over meeting the deadlines and managing the moods of a temperamental boss For some of us it can be especially difficult to start another dreary workweek We may be feeling overwhelmed or underappreciated in our job King Solomon described the toil of work when he wrote ldquo What do people get for all the [... more]

When you're in a difficult situation how do you respond [... more]

Although we do not see it the supernatural world is real and spiritual battles happen all around us In this Sunday message Pastor Greg Laurie gives you biblical insight into the world of angels and demons and your place in the most important battles Listen in for a riveting message from Revelation Notes Lord I pray open his eyes that he may see Kings Angels are actively involved in the life of the Christian Acts begins with two angels after Jesus ascended It would appear angels are eternal and never die Angels have a special work and ministry in the [... more]

The introductory lesson on aikido a traditional Japanese form of martial arts was an eye-opener The sensei or teacher told us that when faced with an attacker our first response should be to ldquo run away rdquo ldquo Only if you can rsquo t run away then you fight rdquo he said seriously Run away I was taken aback Why was this highly-skilled self-defense instructor telling us to run away from a fight It seemed counterintuitive mdash until he explained that the best form of self-defense is to avoid fighting in the first place Of course When several men came [... more]

Although we do not see it the supernatural world is real and spiritual battles happen all around us In this Sunday morning message Pastor Greg Laurie gives you biblical insight into the world of angels and demons and your place in the most important battles Listen in for a riveting message from Revelation Notes Lord I pray open his eyes that he may see Kings Angels are actively involved in the life of the Christian Acts begins with two angels after Jesus ascended It would appear angels are eternal and never die Angels have a special work and ministry in [... more]

Growing up without a dad Rob felt he missed out on a lot of practical wisdom that fathers often pass on to their children Not wanting anyone to lack important life skills Rob made a series of practical ldquo Dad How Do I rdquo videos demonstrating everything from how to put up a shelf to how to change a tire With his kind compassion and warm style Rob has become a YouTube sensation amassing millions of subscribers Many of us long for the expertise of a parental figure to teach us valuable skills as well as help us navigate difficult [... more]

Kathi Lipp describes how a close call with a house fire inspired her to plan and prepare for difficult situations of all kinds She offers practical steps your family can take toward emergency preparedness as a supplement to depending on God and abiding in His peace in the midst of life's storms Get Kathi's book Ready for Anything 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 preparing-your-family-for-any-situation featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts please give us your feedback https focusonthefamily com [... more]

Imagine what it would be like if you needed wisdom or deliverance from a difficult situation or financial provision and you could pray a prayer that God would answer of the time You can In this message Chip shows us how to pray with absolute confidence [... more]

ldquo It can be an affliction more harrowing than homelessness hunger or disease rdquo wrote Maggie Fergusson in The Economist rsquo s magazine Her subject Loneliness Fergusson chronicled the increasing rates of loneliness irrespective of one rsquo s social or economic status using heart-wrenching examples of what it feels like to be lonely The hurt of feeling alone is not new to our day Indeed the pain of isolation echoes off the pages of the ancient book of Ecclesiastes Often attributed to King Solomon the book captures the sorrow of those who seem to lack any meaningful relationships ndash The [... more]

An insightful series of messages on practical ways to build a faith-driven life learning from key Old Testament patriarchs what it means to live by faith based on Hebrews CLICK HEREto ORDER this -part series on MP [... more]

Dennis rsquo life was transformed after someone gave him a New Testament Reading it captivated him and it became his constant companion Within six months two life-changing events occurred in his life He placed his faith in Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of his sins and he was diagnosed with a brain tumor after experiencing severe headaches Because of the unbearable physical pain he became bedridden and unable to work One painful sleepless night he found himself crying out to God Sleep finally came at a m Bodily pain and affliction can cause us to cry out to God but [... more]

We often pray to God to help us get out of difficult situations or circumstances But in this lesson Dr Tony Evans will talk about the kind of prayer that can help us avoid them altogether Dont miss this crucial look on finding God's protection through prayer [... more]

When my grown son faced a difficult situation I reminded him about God rsquo s constant care and provision during his dad rsquo s year of unemployment I recounted the times God strengthened our family and gave us peace while my mom fought and lost her battle with leukemia Highlighting the stories of God rsquo s faithfulness stitched into Scripture I affirmed He was good at keeping His word I led my son down our family rsquo s God-paved memory lane reminding him about the ways He remained reliable through our valley and mountaintop moments Whether we were struggling or [... more]

Let's make it practical Let's say you're going to be at that family gathering where a person has been intentionally hurtful in the past When you walk into that situation with a prayerful heart you know you are never alone Praying helps us remind us that we are loved and valued no matter what others may think or say or do so you can enter into difficult situations with strength [... more]

Open calls questions and discussion with Matt Slick LIVE in the studio Questions include--- - Who is the destroyer in Exodus - --- - Is it right for Bible translations to use the word -servant- instead of -slave---- - Does John - refute limited atonement--- - Can you explain Exodus - - - Is it referring to literal idols or wanting-coveting things--- - Does Calvinism mean that we shouldn't help-intervene in difficult situations since all situations are God's indirect decree--- - What's the proper way to say the Lord's prayer--- - Are we supposed to follow the Old Testament feasts--- [... more]

Imagine what it would be like if you needed wisdom or deliverance from a difficult situation or financial provision and you could pray a prayer that God would answer of the time You can In this message Chip shows us how to pray with absolute confidence [... more]

Long Term care is not something that just you have to worry about Your spouse your children your siblings your nieces and nephews and even your close friends might feel the impact of a long term care crisis It is better to plan now to make it as easy as them as possible The holidays when everyone is together could be the perfect time to at least start these conversations Hans and Robby discuss the intimate conversations we need to have with our family and friends surrounding long term care situations It is very hard and a lot of people [... more]