As caregivers, it's essential to learn how to set healthy boundaries and use 'stock answers' to protect ourselves from emotional exhaustion. We also need to prioritize spiritual nourishment by consuming the Word of God and memorizing scripture to sharpen our minds and discern the intentions of others. Additionally, faith-based programs, such as those offered by Core Civic, can be a powerful tool for healing and redemption. [... more]

Developing an appetite for the Word of God is crucial for Christian growth and spiritual maturity. Through Bible study and faith development, believers can experience conversion and spiritual nourishment, ultimately becoming more like Jesus. [... more]

Dr. Tony Evans explains that spiritual hunger is a necessity for spiritual growth, and that those who hunger and thirst after righteousness will be satisfied. He discusses the importance of recognizing one's spiritual bankruptcy and seeking to align oneself with God's will, and provides practical advice on how to cultivate a healthy spiritual appetite. [... more]

Spiritual growth and nourishment come from the means of grace, which include preaching, baptism, and the Lord's Supper. These gifts are present and gospel-centered, keeping believers nourished and sustained. However, many believers neglect these means of grace, instead focusing on spiritual disciplines that are actually means of gratitude. Understanding grace as the person of Christ himself is essential, and it determines the means of grace. The ministry of the word and sacraments is the primary means of grace, and it manifests Jesus and his saving benefits to believers. [... more]

Desiring the pure spiritual milk of God's word is essential for spiritual growth and salvation. Just as newborn infants crave their mother's milk, we should hunger for God's Word to grow in our faith and become strong in the Lord. [... more]

To grow spiritually, we need nourishment from God's Word, which is supernatural and changes our lives. Christians must put away destructive actions and attitudes like malice, deceit, and hypocrisy, and cultivate a love for one another and a desire for the Word of God. [... more]

Jesus teaches Martha that death is not the end, but rather a temporary separation, and that he is the resurrection and the life. He shifts her focus from her need to focus on himself, the exclusivity of Jesus, and the importance of faith and prayer in spiritual life. [... more]

Jesus declares himself as the giver of living water, emphasizing his exclusivity and the gift of salvation he offers to those who believe in him. He relates to the Israelites' experience of thirst in the wilderness and the healing of bitter water through the cross, symbolizing his power to quench spiritual thirst and bring eternal life. [... more]

Every believer in Jesus is like one of two trees - an oleaster tree that produces no fruit or a bunion tree that multiplies itself. Jesus teaches that believers must remain in him to bear fruit, and that pruning is necessary for greater fruitfulness. [... more]

Jesus delivers affirmation of salvation through his life, death, burial, and resurrection, and provides a manual for stress management by saying 'let your hearts not be troubled, trust in God, trust also in me'. He emphasizes the exclusivity of salvation through him, stating 'I am the way, the truth, and the life' and that only those who go through him will have eternal life and be eternally saved. [... more]

The concept of Jesus as the good shepherd is explored, highlighting his character, concern, and call. His love and care are all-inclusive, and his concern for his sheep is unchanging, even in the face of danger and adversity. [... more]

Jesus is the only door to the truth, providing safety, protection, and provision for his true sheep. He is the exclusive way to God the Father, and those who come to him will experience joy, peace, and eternal life. Through Jesus, we find true freedom, liberty, and victory, and are able to serve others and find purpose in life. [... more]

Jesus Christ is the only source of true light and guidance in a world filled with darkness and sin. Through his message, he offers redemption and forgiveness to those who seek him, and his love and mercy can overcome even the deepest of struggles. By following Jesus, individuals can find peace, joy, and a path to eternal salvation. [... more]

Jesus repeatedly claims to be the bread of life, emphasizing his exclusivity and uniqueness as the only source of eternal life. He warns against compromising the truth of the gospel and mixing him up with other founders of religions, highlighting the importance of understanding his identity as the only God-man, the only redeemer and savior, and the only one who can assure us of heaven. [... more]

Millions of people around the world need basic necessities and the gospel. One organization, Cross International, is helping them receive both. With a presence in over a dozen countries, Cross International is changing lives through food support, clean water, medical supplies, and sharing the love of Jesus. [... more]

Jesus teaches us to pray for daily bread, reminding us that God is our provider and we're to ask him to provide for our needs. We must acknowledge daily that we can't sustain ourselves and seek God's help to free us from self-sustaining Christian lives. Understanding God's provision and our role as stewards of His resources is crucial for financial freedom and avoiding materialism. [... more]

Rob West discusses various financial topics with guests, including helping the poor through Cross International, managing debt, and creating trusts for estate planning, while emphasizing the importance of spiritual and financial maturity. [... more]

The story of Elijah's journey from a great victory to a deep depression, and how God's presence and touch can lift us out of shame and into a greater journey with Him, reminding us that it's not about what we do, but about what Jesus has done for us. [... more]

The concept of God's infinite nature and the idea of drawing near to Him is explored through the Shema, a Jewish prayer that emphasizes the relationship between God and humanity. The speaker discusses the meaning of the words Yahweh and Elohim, and how they relate to God's infinite and finite aspects. Additionally, the speaker shares a personal experience of using frankincense incense to reflect on God's presence and the importance of faith in drawing near to Him. [... more]

Jesus Christ teaches about the importance of spiritual nourishment and faith, using the miracle of the feeding of the 5,000 as a backdrop to explain the kind of believing he's looking for. He says that believing is like eating, and that we need to ingest him as spiritual food to have eternal life. [... more]