Money is never just about money and work is never just about a paycheck Scripture teaches that God owns everything gives us the ability to earn and calls us to work with integrity because ultimately we serve Christ Howard Dayton Founder of Compass Financial Ministry and author of Business God's Way says those truths should shape not only how Christians manage money but how we earn it in the first place Remember Who You're Really Working For The foundation of biblical earning begins with recognizing that God owns everything and that He is ultimately the One we serve Colossians - [... more]

Saint or sinner rich or poor none of us escapes this earth alive But some people will experience a second death a fate even more permanent and terrifying than being buried six feet under Dr Robert Jeffress describes the ultimate destiny of all who die apart from faith in Jesus Christ To support Pathway to Victory go to ptv org donate [... more]

Sometimes one glimpse can change everything For a woman facing an unexpected pregnancy fear and uncertainty can make it difficult to know what comes next But seeing her baby through an ultrasound can bring a moment of clarity and open the door to compassionate care practical support and hope Dan Steiner Founder and President of PreBorn joined the show today to explain how the ministry partners with pregnancy clinics across the country to reach women facing unexpected pregnancies PreBorn provides ultrasound machines training financial support and other resources to help local clinics serve women at a critical moment The Power [... more]

Episode this week finds O'Shea and T J chopping it up for the second but actually the FIRST time with newly christened NXT Superstar Cruz Montana This being the first chat with NCW as an official member of the NXT roster Cruz catches the guys up to date and shares what his daily life is like now under the WWE umbrella Cruz also previews his match this Sunday at Heatwave as he takes on current Champion Tony D'Angelo Grayson Waller and Zilla Fatu in a Fatal Four-Way bout for the NXT Championship NCW then previews the stacked card for All [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories when automobiles first took over American roads drivers had speed but few of the rules we now take for granted Roads often had no marked lanes traffic laws varied from place to place and thousands were dying in crashes each year Then a handful of Americans began experimenting with an extraordinarily simple solution paint a line down the middle of the road The History Guy tells the surprising story of Edward Hines whose inspiration may have come from a leaking milk truck and the decades-long effort to turn a stripe of paint into [... more]

The human brain is one of creation's mysteries Today R C Sproul considers the relationship between our internal thoughts and our outward actions explaining that a transformed mind leads to a transformed life Receive an exclusive Renewing Your Mind journal and download R C Sproul's teaching series Think like a Christian with your donation https gift renewingyourmind org Live outside the U S and Canada Download the teaching series with your donation https www renewingyourmind org global Meet Today's Teacher R C Sproul was founder of Ligonier Ministries first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel first president [... more]

Hatred of Jews has no place whatsoever for the Christian For more resources visit breakpoint org [... more]

Share a commentPanic loves to sound like wisdom It tells you to move fast trust your gut and do whatever it takes to feel safe again That's exactly where David is in Samuel to and we follow the chain reaction as his perfect plan seems to work at first then traps him conniving in enemy territory cornered into an unthinkable battle crushed by loss at Ziklag and finally corrected when he seeks God instead of his own instincts We talk through why listening to your heart can be dangerous especially when discouragement is twisting your thoughts into something that feels [... more]

What do you do when life feels like too much to carry In Psalm - David writes from a place of weakness exhaustion and overwhelming circumstances His answer was not to simply become stronger Instead he cried out to God and prayed Lead me to the rock that is higher than I When you feel overwhelmed God invites you to cry out climb higher remember His faithfulness and abide in His presence You don't overcome an overwhelmed heart by becoming stronger You overcome an overwhelmed heart by becoming anchored to Someone stronger than you Steady Anchored Psalm FaithOverFear TrustGod ChristianSermon [... more]

Jesus ends the Sermon on the Mount with a familiar picture two men building two houses One builds on rock The other builds on sand When the storms come only one house remains standing The difference isn't the weather Both houses face the storm The difference is the foundation That picture from Matthew offers a helpful way to think about our financial lives Job losses medical expenses market declines and unexpected bills eventually test every household The question is whether our financial lives are built on something strong enough to withstand them John Cortines a Family Office Advisor with Blue [... more]

Nobody backslides overnight It's neglect here a missed prayer there a compromise in another area and before you know it you're sinking That's exactly what happened to Simon Peter The night before the cross he boasted he'd never abandon Jesus even if everyone else did Within hours he'd fallen asleep when he should've been praying swung a sword when he should've trusted God followed at a distance instead of staying close and warmed himself by the wrong fire with the wrong crowd When a servant girl recognized him Peter cursed and swore he didn't even know Jesus Immediately the rooster [... more]

Justice Everyone wants it Everyone defines it differently But what if our view of justice is shaped more by our emotions than by God's truth In this thought-provoking episode of Masculine Journey After Hours the guys continue their conversation on the tension between man's desire for justice and God's perfect justice Through personal stories biblical insight and memorable movie scenes they wrestle with questions that every believer eventually faces The clips are from Band of Brothers To Kill a Mockingbird and The Pledge of Allegiance Explained by Red Skelton When should we trust God instead of taking matters into our [... more]

When we've been hurt betrayed or treated unfairly our first instinct is often to seek justice on our own terms But what if God's definition of justice is far greater than our desire for revenge In this episode of The Masculine Journey the guys wrestle with one of life's toughest questions Can we trust God to make things right Through honest conversation biblical examples personal experiences and memorable scenes from The Shack and Dennis the Menace they explore the difference between human justice and God's perfect justice one that is rooted in righteousness truth mercy and love Discover why holding [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories for five years the Borderline Bar Grill in Thousand Oaks California had been one of Tyler Spady's favorite places to hang out But on November as he stood on the dance floor thinking life couldn't get much better he heard the gunshots that would change his life forever Spady escaped through a packed kitchen as bullets struck the walls around him eventually finding refuge with strangers in a nearby neighborhood But surviving was only the beginning In the days and months that followed he learned which friends had died and struggled to make [... more]

God owns it all In fact He's entrusted us to manage it In this message Pastor Lutzer unpacks what the Landlord of creation expects of His stewards walking through biblical principles for handling money and wealth Scripture says money doesn't just test us it's the one place God invites us to test Him This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount Get yours at https rtwoffer com or call us at - - - Moody Church Media https www moodymedia org home of Running To Win exists to bring glory to God through the transformation of [... more]

Rich and the guys weigh in on the plethora of joint practices taking place around NFL training camps including the Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints brawling at times a possible season-ending injury to Chargers C Tyler Biadasz against the ers and more Seahawks WR Cooper Kupp and Rich discuss this preseason's version of HBO's 'Hard Knocks' and what he and teammates do when they want to have a more private conversation amid all the video cameras Seattle's mindset as they go for back-to-back Super Bowl wins reveals what intrigues him so much about the strategic mind games aspect of [... more]

Long-term care isn't just a health issue It can become a major financial and family decision Most of us hope we'll never need extended care but wise stewardship means preparing for possibilities before they become a crisis And while long-term care insurance may be part of that preparation the first step isn't necessarily buying a policy It's having a plan Nathan Sanow President of LTC Consumer and MasterCare LLC has spent more than two decades helping individuals and families navigate long-term care planning He says the most important place to begin is understanding what would happen if you or someone [... more]

With all the chaos and unrest in our world today it certainly feels as if we're living in the end times But the trials we're facing right now are nothing compared to what will take place during the Great Tribulation Dr Robert Jeffress describes the judgments that the earth will endure before the final world conflict To support Pathway to Victory go to ptv org donate [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories as a boy Bob McClellan walked through Golden Gate National Cemetery on his way into town Years later he returned as a father bringing his own children to place flags beside the graves on Memorial Day and visit the resting place of their grandfather a Marine who fought at Guadalcanal But their walks through the cemetery became about much more than remembering one man From an -year-old Marine killed in Vietnam to Medal of Honor recipients the Black sailors lost in the Port Chicago disaster and Japanese Americans who fought for a country [... more]

Stewardship isn't a one-time decision It's an ongoing way of life a cycle that begins with gratitude moves through faithful growth and leads to generosity Tim Tassopoulos Former President and Chief Operating Officer of Chick-fil-A has seen that cycle at work throughout his life and career During his decades with the company he helped shape a culture known not only for operational excellence but also for servant leadership hospitality and investing in people For Tassopoulos faithful stewardship starts with a foundational truth God owns it all That includes our finances but it extends much further Our abilities relationships opportunities time [... more]

Everybody wants to be loved and everybody wants to feel loved but too few of us can even define what love actually is In this episode of Clearview Today we continue our Getting to Know God series with one of His most familiar and most misunderstood attributes the love of God We talk about why the pictures of love we absorb from movies music and novels are an incomplete picture at best good writers who know how to pluck our heartstrings and why the only place to find both the definition and the demonstration of real love is Scripture Working [... more]

David's life is marked by desperation and faithlessness, but he eventually finds trust in God's sovereignty. He is reunited with his family and surrounded by others who are desperate for God's help, and he learns to wait for God's plan to unfold. [... more]

The pursuit of comfort outside of God can lead to a cycle of seeking temporary relief in things like food, relationships, and material possessions. However, true comfort and peace can only be found in a deep trust in God and His truth, which requires seeking Him first and inviting Him into our lives to bring healing and understanding to our emotions and experiences. [... more]

The pursuit of comfort often leads to false comforters, causing individuals to seek solace in external sources rather than God. This can result in a cycle of seeking justice, truth, and peace, but ultimately finding temporary relief. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding God's sense of justice, mercy, and peace, and how these concepts can bring true comfort and peace. [... more]

Discovering your life purpose and fulfilling your calling can bring clarity, stability, and significance to your life. It's not just about achieving success, but about living a life that aligns with God's plan and purpose for you. By understanding your calling, you can make the most of the time you have and live a life that is truly fulfilling. [... more]

Governor Josh Stein signed four bills into law, including one that reduces his appointment powers and another that extends housing supplies and limits local zoning barriers across North Carolina. Meanwhile, North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson rejected a proposed settlement with Duke Energy Progress, citing a 6.8% rate hike as too high. Senator Ted Budd led an unsuccessful effort to amend the U.S. Senate's continuing resolution to delay federal restrictions on hemp products, while North Carolina lawmakers remain deadlocked over legislation that would incorporate federal hemp standards into state law. The North Carolina Department of Labor recovered a record $3.7 million in unpaid wages for workers across the state. [... more]

Exploring the concept of God's wisdom and its application in everyday life, understanding that wisdom is not just knowledge but a trait that guides us in making decisions that honor God and bring glory to Him. [... more]

Bill Bright shares his experience with horse grooming and riding, highlighting the importance of regular grooming to ensure comfort for both the rider and the horse. He also discusses the lessons learned from horse ownership, including personal responsibility, control, and courage. [... more]

Generosity begins in the heart, not in the tax code. A donor-advised fund can help you give joyfully and steward resources efficiently. You can contribute cash, stock, or other assets, receive an immediate tax deduction, and then recommend grants to ministries or charities on your timetable. [... more]

Exploring the concept of identity and how God's perspective can transform our self-image, leading to spiritual growth, maturity, and a deeper understanding of our faith. [... more]

Exploring the question of identity and how it relates to our relationship with God, the hosts discuss how understanding our true selves is crucial in living a fulfilling life. They share personal stories and insights, highlighting the importance of seeking God's perspective on who we are and how we can become the best versions of ourselves. [... more]

Rich Eisen Show discusses the Pro Football Hall of Fame, NFL legends, and the upcoming season, including the Detroit Lions' chances with Jameer Gibbs as the bell cow and the impact of Drew Petzing as the new offensive coordinator. [... more]

Loving your enemies is a concept taught by Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount, where he says to love those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who persecute you. This requires a deep understanding of God's grace and mercy, which can only be obtained through prayer and a right relationship with God. By choosing to have a positive attitude and helping others, we can unleash God's kindness and love in our lives and in the lives of those around us. [... more]

Jesus Christ took on human flesh to elevate mankind out of death and decay into life, bringing salvation and destroying the power of Satan, sin, and the world. He became our high priest, enabling us to relate to God and access His promises, and has enabled our communion with God and our adoption into the family of God. [... more]

God's ability to hear and understand human thoughts and prayers is a fundamental aspect of His nature, demonstrated through the Bible's accounts of Solomon's prayer and Jesus' knowledge of human hearts. This realization can be both comforting and intimidating, depending on the motivations and intentions of one's heart. As Christians, it is essential to guard our thought life and bring every thought into obedience to Christ. [... more]

The book of Ecclesiastes teaches that wisdom is a shelter that preserves life, while wealth can be fleeting. John Cortinez shares his study, Wisdom Over Wealth, which explores 12 lessons from Ecclesiastes on money and the importance of prioritizing wisdom over wealth. He discusses how to obtain wisdom, the dangers of wealth without wisdom, and the benefits of living a life that honors God. [... more]

Ancient mariners feared the Kraken, but more terrifying are the creatures described in the Book of Revelation, including demons and a demonic army that will bring unimaginable pain and destruction. Despite these judgments, people will not repent, and it's only the work of God in their hearts that can lead them to salvation. [... more]

God's omnipresence means He is everywhere, yet not limited by anything. This understanding can lead to a deeper connection with Him, even in challenging situations. By recognizing God's presence, we can find peace and guidance in our lives, and ultimately, come to know Him as our Savior and Lord. [... more]

Three white Jewish boys from New York City became the most fascinating phenomenon in the burgeoning rap music scene in the 1980s. The Beastie Boys, barely out of their teens, released License to Ill, which quickly reached number one on the charts and became the first hip-hop album to achieve that exalted status. With their unique blend of punk, funk, and rap, the Beastie Boys reinvented their sound and became the ultimate tastemakers and cool hunters, selling over 50 million records worldwide and cementing their place as one of the greatest rap groups of all time. [... more]

Life planning is about more than just setting financial goals, it's about understanding your purpose and contribution to God's kingdom. A financial planner can help you set a reasonable lifestyle, save for the future, and make room for generosity and giving. [... more]