Practice patience with others just as God patiently waits for you to lean on Him [... more]

What comforts a suffering Christian that can't be enjoyed by those who reject God and His Word Hear the answer and learn how to anticipate the future eagerly yet patiently regardless of circumstances That's our focus 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 'Dangers Toils and Snares' Learn more about our current resource request your copy with a donation of any amount Helpful Resources - Learn about God's salvation plan - Read our most recent articles - [... more]

Israel marched around Jericho's walls because God's purpose was to prove to them that only He had caused the victory They patiently waited on God and the victory was won through His power In this message from Joshua Pastor Lutzer shows us how we can see beyond the walls in front of us to God What are we focusing on This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount Get yours at rtwoffer com or call us at - - - [... more]

A twelve-year-old named LeeAdianez Rodriguez-Espada was worried that she rsquo d be late for a K run just over miles Her anxiousness led her to take off with a group of runners fifteen minutes earlier than her start time with participants of the half marathon more than miles LeeAdianez fell in pace with other runners and put one foot in front of the other At mile four with the finish line nowhere in sight she realized that she was in a longer and more difficult race Instead of dropping out she simply kept running The accidental half-marathoner completed her -mile [... more]

A compassionate volunteer was called a ldquo guardian angel rdquo for his heroic efforts Jake Manna was installing solar panels at a job site when he joined an urgent search to find a missing five-year-old girl While neighbors searched their garages and yards Manna took a path that led him into a nearby wooded area where he spotted the girl waist-deep in a marsh He waded into the sticky mud to pull her out of her predicament and return her damp but unharmed to her grateful mother Like that little girl David also experienced deliverance The singer ldquo waited patiently [... more]

We who are in Christ can seize the hope set before us This hope is the opposite of despair Instead we can patiently endure looking toward our anticipated destination which is God himself who has drawn us to himself In the rescue boat of Christ we may get splashed by the sea of unrighteousness but we are guaranteed safe arrival and are ultimately unaffected by the splash This is a strong encouragement because what we know about our future impacts how we experience the present [... more]

We've done everything possible to save this leg all that's left is amputation when you're ready we'll have that conversation Those words came from Gracie's surgeon following numerous operations to save her right leg that was crushed and disfigured in her car accident Everyone in Gracie's life including me had an opinion about this and Gracie understandably struggled mightily during this time At twenty-five with a toddler the decision weighed heavily on her young heart Setting an appointment with our pastor Bob she limped into his office on her mangled right foot As she sat quietly in his study he [... more]

The Matt Slick Live daily radio show broadcast is a production of the Christian Apologetics Research Ministry -CARM- During the show Matt answers questions on the air and offers insight on topics like The Bible Apologetics Theology World Religions Atheism and other issues-- The show airs live on the Truth Network Monday through Friday - PM EST - - PM PST--You can also email questions to Matt using- info-carm org Please put -Radio Show Question- in the Subject line--You can also watch a live stream during the live show on RUMBLE---Time stamps are approximate due to commercials being removed for [... more]

The passage we deal with today is perhaps one of the most enigmatic of all scripture Peter - quot For Christ also suffered for sins once for all the righteous for the unrighteous that he might bring you to God He was put to death in the flesh but made alive by the Spirit in which he also went and made proclamation to the spirits in prison who in the past were disobedient when God patiently waited in the days of Noah while the ark was being prepared In it a few that is eight people were saved through water [... more]

Rich recaps the big night in the NCAA Tournament's Sweet including Gonzaga and UCLA's back-and-forth thriller Florida Atlantic's Cinderella run and ' Markquis Nowell coming up big in Kansas State's overtime win over Michigan State Rich and the guys preview the hot topics that will be covered at next week's NFL Owners Meetings Rich weighs in on the latest Lamar Jackson controversy surrounding his free agency and negotiations with the Baltimore Ravens and lists the top AFC quarterbacks with Aaron Rodgers likely headed to the Jets including Patrick Mahomes Joe Burrow Josh Allen Justin Herbert and Lamar Jackson Learn more [... more]

As the holiday season approached package shipments were delayed due to an unprecedented influx of online orders I can remember a time when my family preferred to simply go into the store and purchase items because we knew we had very little control over the speed of mail delivery However when my mother signed up for an account that includes expedited shipping this expectation changed Now with a two-day guaranteed delivery we rsquo re accustomed to receiving things quickly and we become frustrated by delays nbsp We live in a world accustomed to instant gratification and waiting can be difficult [... more]

We've done everything possible to save this leg all that's left is amputation when you're ready we'll have that conversation Those words came from Gracie's surgeon following numerous operations to save her right leg - crushed and disfigured in her car accident Everyone in Gracie's life including me had an opinion about this and Gracie understandably struggled mightily during this time At twenty-five with a toddler the decision weighed heavily on her young heart Setting an appointment with our pastor Bob she limped into his office on her mangled right foot As she sat quietly in his study he stated [... more]

Open calls questions and discussion with Matt Slick LIVE in the studio Topics include--- - Matt reads hate mail -- - Why does Scripture seem to distinguish between killing someone before and after birth -Exodus - and Exodus - ---- - Is the battle mentioned in Ezekiel future or past--- - I'm part of a Bible study and a transgender person was allowed in the group How should I handle this situation--- - What is a seeker-friendly church [... more]

Jesus still unknown to them preached a Seven-Mile Sermon and opened up the scriptures to them until their hearts burned with fresh hope In this inspiring illustrated sermon you will learn how to confront your most hopeless circumstances with scripture and the assurance that Jesus is with you even when you feel alone You can Hold On Patiently Expecting To support this ministry financially visit https www oneplace com donate [... more]

Jesus still unknown to them preached a Seven-Mile Sermon and opened up the scriptures to them until their hearts burned with fresh hope In this inspiring illustrated sermon you will learn how to confront your most hopeless circumstances with scripture and the assurance that Jesus is with you even when you feel alone You can Hold On Patiently Expecting To support this ministry financially visit https www oneplace com donate [... more]

At the beginning of my gardening journey I rsquo d wake up early and run to my vegetable garden to see if anything had sprouted Nothing After an internet search for ldquo fast garden growth rdquo I learned that the seedling stage is the most important phase of a plant rsquo s lifespan Knowing now that this process couldn rsquo t be rushed I came to appreciate the strength of small sprouts fighting their way through the soil toward the sun and their resilience to temperamental weather After waiting patiently for a few weeks I was finally greeted by bursts [... more]

Waiting can be a culprit in stealing our peace According to computer scientist Ramesh Sitaraman few things ldquo inspire universal frustration and ire rdquo in internet users as waiting for a sluggish web browser to load His research says that we rsquo re willing to wait an average of two seconds for an online video to load After five seconds the abandonment rate is about twenty-five percent and after ten seconds half of the users desert their efforts We rsquo re certainly an impatient bunch nbsp James encouraged believers in Jesus to not abandon Jesus while they were waiting for [... more]

A stabbing pain beside my left little toe once prompted a visit to a podiatrist You have bunion by your left big toe He stated flatly I know about my bunion I named it 'Paul ' I replied with a laugh But it doesn't hurt The pain is on the other side of my foot You don't understand he responded The defect of the bunion causes the pain you feel Patiently explaining he added The bunion affects your walking gait and creates stress points that cause pain ' I'll bet your left knee hurts as well doesn't it Admitting it [... more]

Open calls questions and discussion with Matt Slick LIVE in the studio Questions include--- - Matt opens the show by reading a little -hate mail- and other interesting and amusing letters he has received -- - Why do you call yourself a Calvinist--- - Where do the different denominations come from--- - Where in the Bible does it say we are to be called Christians--- - Is it wrong to take pride in the knowledge of the gospel--- - If faith is given to us how are we to persuade people of the gospel--- - What are the essentials of [... more]

Open calls questions and discussion with Matt Slick LIVE in the studio Questions include--- - Matt discusses his newly released article dealing with his latest research into Covid -- - Do noncalvinists believe that faith is a work--- - How can those who don't believe the Bible end up being bishops--- - What does Matthew - - mean--- - Is it possible for someone to call themselves Catholic and be saved--- - People are saying that the Idaho hospitals are overwhelmed with unvaccinated Covid patients What do you think about that--- - What does it mean that God dwells in [... more]

One of the toughest things to do in the Christian life is nothingto wait patiently on God and trust him while we do what we do Well that's exactly what you'll learn about in this lesson as Dr Tony Evans talks about following God beyond the unlikely to the impossible [... more]

God has a glorious purpose in allowing persecution [... more]

Jesus still unknown to them preached a Seven-Mile Sermon and opened up the scriptures to them until their hearts burned with fresh hope In this inspiring illustrated sermon you will learn how to confront your most hopeless circumstances with scripture and the assurance that Jesus is with you even when you feel alone You can Hold On Patiently Expecting To support this ministry financially visit https www oneplace com donate [... more]

Christopher Yuan knows what it's like to be a captive A former drug dealer and homosexual who discovered he had HIV while serving time in prison Yuan shares how God got his attention and eventually his heart Yuan explains what it's like for him now that his identity is in Christ Show Notes and Resources LISTEN Christopher Yuan and his mother Angela talk about the way God slowly and patiently drew Christopher to Jesus Christ Find resources from this podcast at https shop familylife com Products aspx categoryid Download FamilyLife's new app https www familylife com app Check out all [... more]

Jesus still unknown to them preached a Seven-Mile Sermon and opened up the scriptures to them until their hearts burned with fresh hope In this inspiring illustrated sermon you will learn how to confront your most hopeless circumstances with scripture and the assurance that Jesus is with you even when you feel alone You can Hold On Patiently Expecting To support this ministry financially visit https www oneplace com donate [... more]

Author Christopher Yuan who left his homosexual lifestyle after believing in Jesus talks freely about his identity as a Christian Yuan explains that when he lived as a gay man being gay wasn't what he did but who he was or so he thought Realizing he's in Christ and bears God's image gave him a new identity as a Christ follower Show Notes and Resources LISTEN Christopher Yuan and his mother Angela talk about the way God slowly and patiently drew Christopher to Jesus Christ Find resources from this podcast at https shop familylife com Products aspx categoryid Download FamilyLife's [... more]

Christopher Yuan delves into the meaning of holy sexuality as prescribed in the Scriptures chastity in singleness or faithfulness in marriage Yuan explains chastity is more than just abstinence It's about holiness and wholeness While faithfulness includes being faithful emotionally and physically there's more to that too Hear Yuan explain how Christians find their identity in Christ not sex Show Notes and Resources LISTEN Christopher Yuan and his mother Angela talk about the way God slowly and patiently drew Christopher to Jesus Christ Find resources from this podcast at https shop familylife com Products aspx categoryid Download FamilyLife's new app [... more]

The Antichrist is real and the Bible describes him in great detail In this podcast episode Pastor Greg Laurie reveals what we should understand about this mysterious figure and why he won't prevail Listen in to find out more It's the latest message in our series Revelation A Book of Promises --- When you support the podcast this month we'll send you a copy of Pastor Greg's new biography Billy Graham The Man I Knew Just go to harvest org support --- Notes There are over passages that detail the origin nationality career character kingdom and final doom of Antichrist [... more]

In our get-it-done-now culture patience isn't a skill we practice However as we busily seek immediate gratification in things that can never satisfy God patiently waits Find out why He's waiting when you tune in to Truth For Life with Alistair Begg Listen [... more]

A group of workers were cutting ice out of a frozen lake and storing it in an icehouse when one of them realized he rsquo d lost his watch in the windowless building He and his friends searched for it in vain nbsp After they gave up a young boy who rsquo d seen them exit went into the building Soon he emerged with the watch Asked how he rsquo d found it he replied ldquo I just sat down and kept quiet and soon I could hear it ticking rdquo nbsp The Bible talks much about the value of [... more]

In the movie Hachi A Dog s Tale a college professor befriended a stray Akita puppy named Hachi The dog expressed his loyalty by waiting at the train station each day for the professor to return from work One day the professor suffered a fatal stroke Hachi waited hours at the train station and for the next ten years he returned each day mdash awaiting His loving master Luke tells the story of a man named Simeon who patiently waited for the coming of his Master Luke The Holy Spirit revealed to Simeon that he would not see death until [... more]

This is no time for the church to shrink back or go into hiding There is work to be done for the kingdom of God From a panel discussion in late W Robert Godfrey Burk Parsons and Derek Thomas join Ligonier's president Chris Larson to consider our mission to make Christ known Get the DVD teaching series 'A Time for Confidence' with Stephen Nichols Derek Thomas' book 'Strength for the Weary' and the Crucial Questions booklet 'How Should I Live in This World ' for Your Gift of Any Amount https gift renewingyourmind org resource-collection Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind [... more]

Becoming a People of Grace An Exposition of Ephesians [... more]

We can't change the past but as Pastor Greg Laurie shares in this Sunday morning episode Jesus can take our endings and turn them into new beginnings Listen in for much-needed encouragement from the life of the apostle Peter in Mark It's the latest in our series The Gospel for Busy People Notes We see problems God sees solutions We see failure God sees potential We see an end and God sees a new beginning God can take our endings and turn them into beginnings Read Mark NLT Every temptation has a way out Happy is the person who patiently [... more]

Be still my soul the Lord is on thy side Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain Leave to thy God to order and provide In every change He faithful will remain Be still my soul thy best thy heavenly friend Through thorny ways leads to a joyful end [... more]

Be still my soul the Lord is on thy side Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain Leave to thy God to order and provide In every change He faithful will remain Be still my soul thy best thy heavenly friend Through thorny ways leads to a joyful end [... more]