Recall a situation where you witnessed an adult overreacting Did it catch you off-guard Did it make you uneasy A psychiatrist friend once shared a valuable insight with his team When you see a patient overreact or act out always remember there's a story behind that behavior Understanding this 'story' is crucial for caregivers dealing with individuals exhibiting frenetic or hyper behavior as it allows them to approach the situation with empathy and patience Adults don't lose self-control in a vacuum there's a build-up and a story behind their behavior When caregivers find themselves in the unpleasant predicament of engaging [... more]

As children of God faith is the stamp on our lives that pleases our Father it is faith alone that enables us to live this Christian life Romans reminds us that in spite of Abraham's sins God remembers him for his faith not his failures In this message Adrian Rogers uses Abraham's example to reveal how to be strong in the faith [... more]

Understanding that Jesus is our Great High Priest enables us to overcome assaults upon our faith Pastor Greg Barkman continues his systematic exposition in the book of Hebrews [... more]

Dave and Ashley Willis help husbands and wives rediscover God's design for a marriage that enables them to be emotionally spiritually and physically vulnerable and transparent with each other They share their own love story and describe how love is not enough to sustain a lifelong marriage couples need to commit to serving and sacrificing for each other Part of Receive the Days to a Naked Marriage Bundle and the audio download of the broadcast How to Experience Great Intimacy and Love in Your Marriage for your donation of any amount Get More Episode Resources We'd love to hear from [... more]

Dave and Ashley Willis help husbands and wives rediscover God's design for a marriage that enables them to be emotionally spiritually and physically vulnerable and transparent with each other They share their own love story and describe how love is not enough to sustain a lifelong marriage couples need to commit to serving and sacrificing for each other Part of Receive the Days to a Naked Marriage Bundle and the audio download of the broadcast How to Experience Great Intimacy and Love in Your Marriage for your donation of any amount Get More Episode Resources We'd love to hear from [... more]

When you think about your relationship with God what motivates you [... more]

Our obedience to God is to be based on our love for who God is not fear [... more]

On every school day for three years Colleen has been dressing up in a different costume or mask to greet her children as they exit the school bus each afternoon It brightens the day of everyone on the bus mdash including the bus driver ldquo She bring s so much joy to the kids on my bus it rsquo s amazing I love that rdquo Colleen rsquo s children agree It all started when Colleen began fostering children Knowing how difficult it was to be separated from parents and to attend a new school she began greeting the kids in [... more]

Episode Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions Show Notes CoreChristianity com Questions in this Episode What can the church learn from the fighting over COVID restrictions Can an attack from the devil remove a Christian from God's hand Can a Christian cut a toxic person out of their life If God forgave me once will he forgive me again for the same sin How can I walk faithfully in a culture that follows social media Today's Offer Can the Devil Read My Mind Request our latest special offers here or call - -THE-CORE - - to request them [... more]

Huge week for Jimbo Fisher and Brent Venables I Mark Stoops Kentucky Head Coach I Take Wednesday [... more]

There is no issue in America more pressing than the border crisis Every day or more people flood into the U S and the Biden administration doesn't ignore it it actively enables it Charlie explores the unprecedented suicidal behavior of America's government and searches for reasons to be optimistic as more Republicans are finally standing up to Volodymyr Zelensky's latest demands for cash Support the show http www charliekirk com supportSee omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

NEW CASE The ACLJ now represents the Colorado Republican Committee as we defend the Constitution and Americans' sacred constitutional voting rights Radical Left organizations are filing lawsuits claiming the th Amendment bars President Trump from running for office and enables a state Secretary of State to remove Trump from a presidential ballot But Trump has never been formally charged or convicted of insurrection so this is blatant Deep State election interference We must protect your right to vote for the candidate of your choice and defend the Constitution We just filed to intervene in the case on behalf of the [... more]

Dr Greg and Erin Smalley share today about their own struggles and joys in connecting in marriage They emphasize having first of all a relationship with God which enables true spiritual connection with one's spouse The Smalleys outline some great practical ways in which spouses can better relate on a spiritual level Receive The Wholehearted Wife and an audio download of Connecting Spiritually With Your Spouse for your donation of any amount Get More Episode Resources We'd love to hear from you Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail If you've listened to any of our podcasts please give [... more]

It's not the strength of your faith that enables you to endure suffering It's the substance of your faith John - On today's program Scott mentioned a special offer for moms Learn more here https www wisdomonline org lp motherhood [... more]

On a run in the forest I tried to find a shortcut and went down an unfamiliar path Wondering if I was lost I asked a runner coming the other way if I was on the right track ldquo Yup rdquo he replied confidently Seeing my doubtful look he quickly added ldquo Don rsquo t worry I rsquo ve tried all the wrong routes But that rsquo s okay it rsquo s all part of the run rdquo What an apt description of my spiritual journey How many times have I strayed from God given in to temptation and been [... more]

The Holy Spirit who dwells in us is the same Spirit who ministered in Jesus' life Today Sinclair Ferguson explains how Christ's constant companion and friend is powerfully at work in the lives of Christ's people Get the 'Who Is the Holy Spirit ' DVD Study Guide for a Gift of Any Amount https gift renewingyourmind org who-is-the-holy-spirit Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources [... 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]

In an orbit between Mars and Jupiter zooms an asteroid worth trillions and trillions of dollars Scientists say Psyche consists of metals such as gold iron nickel and platinum worth unfathomable amounts of money For now earthlings are not attempting to mine this rich resource but the United States is planning to send a probe in to study the valuable rock The promise of untold riches just out of reach can be both tantalizing and frustrating Surely in time there will be people who will champion the cause of reaching Psyche for its treasure But what about the prospect of [... more]

If you've ever felt guilty about enjoying life or relaxing Chip says you need to lighten up In fact one of the keys to developing a dynamic full spiritual life is to enjoy the blessings that God has brought your way [... more]

God's law tells us how to live before Him but the law cannot empower us to do so Today Sinclair Ferguson establishes how Jesus both fulfilled the law and subsequently enables us to keep it Get the 'Sermon on the Mount' DVD with Sinclair Ferguson for Your Gift of Any Amount https gift renewingyourmind org sermon-on-the-mount Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources [... more]

Think back on an encounter with an adult overreacting to a situation Were you caught off-guard did you feel uncomfortable A psychiatrist friend of mine shared a phrase he often communicated to his staff When you see a patient overreact or act out always remember there's a story behind that behavior Adults don't lose self-control in a vacuum there's a build-up and a story behind their behavior When caregivers find themselves in the unpleasant predicament of engaging an individual with frenetic or hyper behavior it's helpful to remember that the behavior is bigger than the moment Reminding ourselves that there's [... more]

In my daughter rsquo s earliest days I often named for her the things she encountered I rsquo d identify objects or allow her to touch something unfamiliar and say the word for her bringing understanding mdash and vocabulary mdash to the vast world she was exploring Though my husband and I might naturally have expected or hoped her first word would be Mama or Daddy she surprised us with an entirely different first word her small mouth murmured dight one day mdash a sweet mispronounced echo of the word light I rsquo d just shared with her Light is [... more]

Derek noticed his son didn rsquo t want to take off his shirt to swim and realized it was because he was self-conscious about a birthmark that covers parts of his chest belly and left arm Determined to help his son Derek underwent a lengthy and painful tattooing process to create an identical mark on his own body Derek rsquo s love for his son reflects God rsquo s love for His sons and daughters Because we His children ldquo have flesh and blood rdquo Hebrews Jesus became like us and took on a human form and ldquo shared in [... more]

The professor ended his online class in one of two ways each time He rsquo d say ldquo See you next time rdquo or ldquo Have a good weekend rdquo Some students would respond with ldquo Thank you You too rdquo But one day a student responded ldquo I love you rdquo Surprised he replied ldquo I love you too rdquo That evening the classmates agreed to create an ldquo I love you chain rdquo for the next class time in appreciation for their professor who had to teach to a blank screen on his computer A few days later [... more]

In my dad was diagnosed with a neurological disease that robbed him of his memory speech and control over body movements He became bedridden in and continues to be cared for by my mom at home The beginning of his illness was a dark time I was fearful I knew nothing about caring for a sick person and I was anxious about finances and my mom rsquo s health nbsp The words of Lamentations helped me get up many mornings when the light was as gray as the state of my heart ldquo Because of the Lord rsquo s great [... more]

Oswald Chambers alleviated so much of the so-called mystery of God's Will by offering believers a simple proposition for life just trust God Wisdom for the Heart is the Bible-teaching ministry of Stephen Davey and is a ministry of Wisdom International In addition to this daily broadcast we have many other resources designed to equip and encourage you in the Christian faith We have a collection of books booklets Bible study guides commentaries and more You can learn more about us and access all of our resources by visiting wisdomonline org Each month we offer a free resource to anyone [... more]

The pervasive ministry of John and Charles Wesley is a direct result of the private ministry of their mother Susanna Her home was her mission field but her legacy reaches worldwide Wisdom for the Heart is the Bible-teaching ministry of Stephen Davey and is a ministry of Wisdom International In addition to this daily broadcast we have many other resources designed to equip and encourage you in the Christian faith We have a collection of books booklets Bible study guides commentaries and more You can learn more about us and access all of our resources by visiting wisdomonline org Each [... more]

A good missionary convicts the world but a great missionary convicts the Church as well Amy Carmichael was one such missionary Wisdom for the Heart is the Bible-teaching ministry of Stephen Davey and is a ministry of Wisdom International In addition to this daily broadcast we have many other resources designed to equip and encourage you in the Christian faith We have a collection of books booklets Bible study guides commentaries and more You can learn more about us and access all of our resources by visiting wisdomonline org Each month we offer a free resource to anyone who wants [... more]

Teenage gang leader Casey and his followers broke into homes and cars robbed convenience stores and fought other gangs Eventually Casey was arrested and sentenced In prison he became a ldquo shot caller rdquo someone who handed out homemade knives during riots Sometime later he was placed in solitary confinement While daydreaming in his cell Casey experienced a ldquo movie rdquo of sorts replaying key events of his life mdash and of Jesus being led to and nailed to the cross and telling him ldquo I rsquo m doing this for you rdquo Casey fell to the floor weeping and [... more]

Get a refresher on how your obedience to God should be out of love [... more]

For thirty long years the African American woman worked faithfully for a large global ministry Yet when she sought to talk with co-workers about racial injustice she was met with silence Finally however in the spring of mdash as open discussions about racism expanded around the world mdash her ministry friends ldquo started having some open dialogue rdquo With mixed feelings and pain she was grateful discussions began but wondered why it took her colleagues so long to speak up Silence can be a virtue in some situations As King Solomon wrote in the book of Ecclesiastes ldquo There is [... more]

Christians are no longer under law but under grace Why do we still struggle with sin after our conversion Today Sinclair Ferguson establishes how our union with Christ changes our relationship to sin and enables us to serve the Lord freely Get a DVD Copy of Sinclair Ferguson's New Teaching Series 'Union with Christ' for Your Gift of Any Amount https gift renewingyourmind org union-with-christ Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources [... more]

Hey Fireflies Welcome to this bonus episode of Outer Brightness From Mormon to Jesus The Apostate Paul here I'm recording a new intro for this episode because since Matthew the Nuclear Calvinist and I recorded this episode on July the state of affairs has changed So in this intro I'm going to provide a quick timeline In or the LDS Church began publishing Gospel Topics Essays designed to allow church members to learn about difficult topics in LDS Church history and doctrine directly from the Church's official website rather than other online sources These essays have the imprimatur of the [... more]

In Perth Australia there is a place called Shalom House where men struggling with addictions go to find help At Shalom House they rsquo ll meet caring staff members who introduce them to God rsquo s shalom Hebrew for peace Lives crushed under the weight of addictions to drugs alcohol gambling and other destructive behaviors are being transformed by the love of God Central to this transformation is the message of the cross The broken people of Shalom discover that through the resurrection of Jesus they can find their own lives resurrected In Christ we gain true peace and healing [... more]

As children of God faith is the stamp on our lives that pleases our Father it is faith alone that enables us to live this Christian life Romans reminds us that in spite of Abraham's sins God remembers him for his faith not his failures In this message Adrian Rogers uses Abraham's example to reveal how to be strong in the faith [... more]

More than two hundred volunteers assisted October Books a bookstore in Southampton England move its entire inventory to an address down the street Helpers lined the sidewalk between the two buildings and passed books down a ldquo human conveyor belt rdquo Having witnessed the volunteers in action a store employee said ldquo It was a really moving experience to see people helping They wanted to be part of something bigger rdquo We can also be part of something much bigger than ourselves God uses us to reach the world with the message of His love Because someone shared the message [... more]

As many as homes in one US state are at risk of collapsing due to faulty foundations Without realizing it a concrete company pulled stone from a quarry laced with a mineral that over time causes concrete to crack and disintegrate The foundations of nearly homes have already crumbled and that number will likely skyrocket over time nbsp Jesus used the image of building a home atop a faulty foundation to explain the far riskier danger of building our lives on unsteady ground He explained how some of us construct our life on sturdy rock ensuring that we hold solid [... more]

After praying about what God was calling them to do in the next phase of their lives Mark and Nina determined that moving to the urban core of the city was what they needed to do They purchased a vacant house and renovation was well underway mdash then came the storm Mark wrote in a text message to me ldquo We had a surprise this morning The tornado that came through Jeff erson City took out our renovation mdash down to sticks and bricks God is up to something rdquo Uncontrollable storms are not the only things that surprise us [... more]

Driving through a low-income area near his church Colorado pastor Chad Graham started praying for ldquo our neighbors rdquo When he noticed a small laundromat he stopped to take a look inside and found it filled with customers One asked Graham for a spare coin to operate the clothes dryer That small request inspired a weekly ldquo Laundry Day rdquo sponsored by Graham rsquo s church Members donate coins and soap to the laundromat pray with customers and support the owner of the laundry Their neighborhood outreach which dares to include a laundromat reflects Jesus rsquo s Great Commission to [... more]

Imagine life without mobile phones Wi-Fi GPS Bluetooth devices or microwave ovens That rsquo s the way it is in the little town of Green Bank West Virginia known as ldquo the quietest town in America rdquo It rsquo s also the location of the Green Bank Observatory the world rsquo s largest steerable radio telescope The telescope needs ldquo quiet rdquo to ldquo listen rdquo to naturally occurring radio waves emitted by the movement of pulsars and galaxies in deep space It has a surface area larger than a football field and stands in the center of the National [... more]

In and of ourselves we lack the liberty to desire that which is good What we need is the liberating grace of God that enables us to embrace Christ in the gospel Today R C Sproul outlines the necessity of grace for salvation Get a DVD copy of R C Sproul's Teaching Series 'Willing to Believe' for Your Gift of Any Amount https gift renewingyourmind org willing-believe Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources [... more]