New York City's Mayor Mondami is implementing socialist policies, including a city-owned grocery store, to fight for the many, not the few. Critics argue that this will lead to a disaster, with thin margins in the grocery business and a lack of competition. The mayor's approval rating is 48%, and he has a powerful fan base, but his policies are seen as a threat to individual freedom and the economy. [... more]

The dismantling of American culture is a concern for some, while others are more focused on the struggles of immigrants and the challenges they face in adapting to their new lives. In Minnesota, the Target corporation has decided to leave its downtown headquarters, paying $110 million to break its lease. Meanwhile, a Somali truck driver's inability to read English has raised concerns about language barriers and national security. [... more]

Making room for God requires dealing with the idols in our lives, understanding and believing God's goodness, and taking specific steps of repentance and surrender. This involves getting rid of competitors, submitting to God, resisting the devil, drawing near to God, washing our hands and purifying our hearts, grieving and mourning, and humbling ourselves under God's mighty hand. By doing so, we can experience breakthrough and have God's favor and hand poured forth in our lives. [... more]

Christians have received great joy and hope for the future, but also face troubles in this life. Christ promised that even in sorrow, joy will be turned into joy, and the redeemed of the Lord will return with singing unto Zion, and everlasting joy shall be upon their head. [... more]

God sovereignly works in the world, orchestrating events to bring about breakthroughs in individuals, communities, and nations. Breakthroughs involve making room for God's power to work, which requires spiritual growth, personal transformation, and dependence on God. [... more]

Financial decisions are spiritual decisions, and the story of Jonah illustrates this truth. Jonah's actions show that money and motives move in the same direction, revealing the spiritual dimension of spending. When our hearts move off course, our spending decisions will financially do the same, and poor stewardship can have ripple effects on others. Genuine repentance can redirect spending away from what harms and toward what honors God, and faithful follow-through looks like having a budget and sticking to it, keeping commitments to generosity, and giving as a form of worship. [... more]

A Christian radio host shares his experiences and insights on surviving terror attacks, both physical and spiritual, and the importance of prayer and understanding God's favor and grace in the face of adversity, particularly in the context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the city of Jerusalem. [... more]

The Bible teaches that every human being will be accountable to God for their life, and that forgiveness of sins is a central motif in the preaching of Jesus. The Apostles' Creed affirms the forgiveness of sins, resurrection of the body, and life everlasting, which are all connected to the concept of judgment and guilt. Christians believe in the forgiveness of sins, which allows them to be restored to a righteous relationship with God, and look forward to the resurrection of the body and life everlasting. [... more]

Joseph's encounter with temptation in Genesis serves as a powerful example of how to resist and overcome sin. With convictions before the crisis, a clear understanding of love and loyalty, and a willingness to retreat from temptation, Joseph remained pure and intact, ultimately emerging victorious in his struggle against sin. [... more]

A Cuban refugee shares his family's story of escaping communism, highlighting the material and spiritual poverty it brings, and the importance of preserving cultural heritage and individual identity. [... more]

The struggle with temptation and sin is a common experience for many Christians, including committed leaders. Chip Ingram explains that this is due to the power of our own sinful passions and the tendency to underestimate our ability to handle temptation. He emphasizes the importance of biblical accountability in helping us stay on track and avoid falling into sin. [... more]

Chip Ingram emphasizes the importance of biblical accountability in achieving spiritual success, citing the need for personal accountability, the danger of past successes being no guarantee of future faithfulness, and the power of sinful passions. He encourages listeners to identify their vulnerabilities and find someone to hold them accountable, using the example of David's struggles and the importance of humility. [... more]

Temptation is a process that begins with desire, followed by deception, and ultimately leads to sin. However, God's nature is one of goodness and perfection, and He gives us every good and perfect gift. To resist temptation, we must focus on the goodness of God and flee to His arms, rather than giving in to our desires and settling for something less. [... more]

Democrat Governors protest the proposed redistricting map in Texas Gov Abbott threatens to remove any Democrat who does not show up to the State Capitol Monday President Trump chimes in on the Sydney Sweeney American Eagle takedown as it's discovered that Sweeney voted Republican in Florida Jasmine Crockett calls Trump a piece of sh t Kathy Hochul threatens Texas redistricting efforts as Democrats flee the state Texas AG Ken Paxton joins us to react to Democrats leaving the Texas Capitol over redistricting Democrats are grappling with how to handle Zohran Mamdani as Elizabeth Warren endorses Mamdani and Socialism Stephen Yates [... more]

Texas Democrats fled the state in an effort to stop the Republican-controlled legislature from voting on redistricting The attorney general says that's a felony crime and the governor says anyone not in the seats by p m will be removed from office See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Christians have an enemy, the devil, who is described in the Bible as an accuser, a slanderer, and a murderer. His strategy is to prowl around, looking for victims to devour, and his destiny is to be defeated by Jesus Christ. Believers must be self-controlled and alert, resist the devil firm in their faith, and recognize that their resistance is part of a great solidarity with other believers around the world. [... more]

The Bible predicts a period of time known as the Great Tribulation, where God will unleash seven vile judgments paving the way to Armageddon. Dr. David Jeremiah explains the severity of these judgments, including bloodshed, darkness, and overwhelming heat, and how they will affect those who reject the Lord. He also emphasizes the importance of understanding God's mercy and justice, and the ultimate vindication of God's wrath. [... more]

A Christian has no desire for their past life of sin, and should flee these things to lay hold on eternal life, putting off the old and putting on what is new. This is a promise of Christianity, where if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature, and old things are passed away, behold, all things are become new. [... more]

Greg Laurie shares a powerful message from the book of Nehemiah, highlighting the importance of faith, hope, and service in rebuilding one's life and serving God's people. He emphasizes the need to take action, face opposition, and find one's role in the work of God, just as Nehemiah did in rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem. [... more]

Eight days after Jesus' birth, Mary and Joseph bring him to the temple for the ceremony of identification, where he is circumcised and given the name Jesus, signifying his role as the agent of salvation. They then participate in the ceremony of redemption, where they pay five shekels to redeem Jesus from priestly service, and the ceremony of purification, where Mary is atoned for her defilement after giving birth. [... more]