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]

Mark Overcommitment is the silent killer of effective ministry Relentless crowds pressed in on Jesus from every side yet He never lost His focus Instead He withdrew to the mountain to pray and to appoint the Twelve From Mark Pastor Chuck Swindoll considers the draining toll of Jesus' ministry and how the Savior consistently prioritized the eternal over the temporal and why believers must face the dangers of living with an overdrawn schedule Say no to the temporal so you can say yes to the eternal Entrust to God with a ruthless trust whatever you can no longer handle [... more]

Share a commentYou can learn a lot about a person by what they do when the spotlight hits the cracks We start with an unforgettable picture from the ancient world glass and pottery tested by sunlight to reveal what's real and what's been patched with wax That image becomes our doorway into Paul's closing words to Titus and the kind of sincere faith that refuses to pretend We slow down over one small word in Titus that most readers rush past or Paul tells Titus he will send Artemis or Tychicus which means he has not decided yet We talk [... 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]

Mark Overcommitment is the silent killer of effective ministry Relentless crowds pressed in on Jesus from every side yet He never lost His focus Instead He withdrew to the mountain to pray and to appoint the Twelve From Mark Pastor Chuck Swindoll considers the draining toll of Jesus' ministry and how the Savior consistently prioritized the eternal over the temporal and why believers must face the dangers of living with an overdrawn schedule Say no to the temporal so you can say yes to the eternal Entrust to God with a ruthless trust whatever you can no longer handle [... more]

What happens when you step out in faith and experience the supernatural power of Jesus Christ On this episode of If Not For God with Mike Zwick we're joined by Pastor Todd Felk of Christ Freedom Fellowship in North Carolina and Jason Hamlet who ministers in prayer healing and deliverance These men share powerful personal testimonies of how God transformed their lives and called them into a ministry of healing deliverance and setting people free through the name of Jesus Pastor Todd shares how the Lord radically changed his understanding of ministry leading him to break free from religious traditions [... more]

People sometimes joke with John saying that he only has to work one hour each week That's certainly not the case but sometimes people aren't aware of the scope of a pastor's ministry Today ride along with John as he shares one of his recent weeks [... 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]

Should you follow your heart when caregiving leaves you exhausted anxious or overwhelmed In this episode of Hope for the Caregiver Peter Rosenberger explores what the Bible says about trusting your heart and how family caregivers can respond with wisdom instead of reacting out of fear guilt or exhaustion Drawing on four decades of caring for his wife Gracie Peter brings biblical encouragement to the emotional challenges of caring for a loved one with a chronic illness or disability Through Jeremiah Proverbs Mark and Ecclesiastes he examines the difference between acknowledging strong feelings and allowing those feelings to direct your [... 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]

We've all broken a promise we meant to keep but God never breaks His God promised Abram a family a land and a blessing that would reach every nation In this message Pastor Philip Miller shows who makes keeps and inherits God's covenant Where we all fall short Jesus kept the promise This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount Get yours at https moodyoffer com or call us at - - - Moody Church Media https www moodymedia org home of Moody Church Hour and Living Hope exists to bring glory to God through the [... more]

What does it look like when a father and son share the same passion for preaching the Gospel and reaching people for Jesus In this inspiring episode of Truth Talk we sit down with evangelist and pastor Clayton King and his son Jacob King for a powerful conversation about faith family ministry and the next generation of Gospel messengersClayton shares insights from more than years in ministry including his message at the Refuel Pastors and Church Leadership Conference about overcoming burnout discouragement and spiritual exhaustion Drawing from the story of Elijah in Kings he explains why even faithful servants of [... more]

On this special Halloween and Fall Back edition of Kingdom Pursuits Robbie Dilmore welcomes two remarkable guests whose passions are making a difference for God's Kingdom First Evan Quich author of The Invisible War How Nations Are Broken Without War discusses how misinformation social media manipulation distrust and division can weaken nations from within Drawing on his experience as a former U S Marine and -year technology industry veteran Evan explains why discernment is essential in today's media environment He encourages listeners to do their homework verify what they hear build relationships and remember Matthew be wise as serpents and [... 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]

Throughout his ministry the apostle Paul endured an incredible list of hardships each one worse than the last And yet he described them as light and momentary afflictions How is this possible Hear the answer on 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 Habakkuk' Learn more about our current resource request your copy with a donation of any amount In one of the most famous sermons ever preached Jesus explains that the values in His [... more]

What do you say to someone who has never heard the gospel and doesn't know the first thing about the Bible And what happens when a whole generation comes to the faith late We walk through Paul's ministry in Ephesus in Acts and what the gospel did to a wealthy city built around the Temple of Artemis Then we look at Jesus' warning to the church in Ephesus in Revelation and what it means for our churches today Why Don't People Know the Bible Anymore What Are We Really Saved From Ephesus Worshiped Artemis Then Paul Showed Up Why Paul [... more]

Why does God judge sin and what can we learn from the failures of His people In this episode of Finding Purpose with Russ Andrews we examine Hosea and explore God's formal accusation against Israel for its deception rebellion dishonesty and pride Through the life of Jacob the unfaithfulness of Israel and the ministry of God's prophets we discover the dangers of trying to control our circumstances instead of trusting God pursuing worldly gain through sinful means and forgetting our humble beginnings Although Israel repeatedly turned away from the Lord God remained faithful to His covenant promises demonstrating that His [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Robert Borelli once believed the Mafia offered the clearest path to power As a teenager growing up in Brooklyn he set out to become a gangster drawn to the respect money and status he saw around him Instead that path led him in and out of prison and eventually to rock bottom But inside a jail cell at his lowest point Borelli cried out to God for change What followed was a transformation that gave him a new purpose in life one rooted in faith and service to others Support the show https [... more]

When you think about leaving an inheritance you probably picture children or grandchildren But what if your next steward isn't a person at all For many Christians leaving a gift to a church ministry or nonprofit organization can be a meaningful way to extend their generosity beyond their lifetime But deciding where when and how to give deserves the same thoughtful preparation we would give to an individual heir Sharon Epps President of Kingdom Advisors and a contributor to FaithFi's new field guide How Do I Prepare the Next Steward joined us today to discuss how believers can make these [... more]

How can Christians make a meaningful difference in today's culture On this episode of Truth Talk Live the hosts explore how believers can influence their communities through voting education local churches and sharing the Gospel Special guest Joey Yokely of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes FCA joins the conversation to discuss the ministry's mission to reach student-athletes and coaches for Christ Hear about Fields of Faith student-led Bible studies Christian leadership in schools and the upcoming Night of Champions featuring Tim Tebow at the Greensboro Coliseum [... more]