By His death Jesus did not merely make the salvation of His people possible--He made it certain Today R C Sproul explains how the doctrine of limited atonement strengthens Christians in the security of our redemption Get Two Resources from R C Sproul for Your Gift of Any Amount https gift renewingyourmind org donate Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries Explore all of our podcasts https www ligonier org podcasts [... more]

In a letter to Christians suffering for their faith the Apostle Peter wrote to remind them of the glory of the gospel Today Sinclair Ferguson explains how the gospel sustains and strengthens believers in times of adversity Get 'Sojourners and Exiles' for Your Gift of Any Amount https gift renewingyourmind org sojourners-and-exiles Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries Explore all of our podcasts https www ligonier org podcasts [... more]

The fear of the Lord in us uncovers the true nature of sin and strengthens our commitment to Christ [... more]

After I rsquo d gotten settled into the chamber my body floating comfortably above the water the room went dark and the gentle music that had been playing in the background went silent I rsquo d read that isolation tanks were therapeutic offering relief for stress and anxiety But this was like nothing I rsquo d ever encountered It felt like the chaos of the world had stopped and I could clearly hear my innermost thoughts I left the experience balanced and rejuvenated reminded that there is power in stillness We can rest most comfortably in the stillness of the [... more]

During a writing conference where I served as a faculty member Tamy handed me a postcard with a handwritten prayer on the back She explained that she read the faculty biographies wrote specific prayers on each card and prayed as she delivered them to us In awe over the details in her personal message to me I thanked God for encouraging me through Tamy rsquo s gesture Then I prayed for her in return When I struggled with pain and fatigue during the conference I pulled out the postcard The Lord refreshed my spirit as I reread Tamy rsquo s [... more]

After another week of being beaten down by more medical setbacks I slumped onto the sofa I didn rsquo t want to think about anything I didn rsquo t want to talk to anybody I couldn rsquo t even pray Discouragement and doubt weighed me down as I turned on the television I began watching a commercial showing a little girl talking to her younger brother ldquo You rsquo re a champion rdquo she said As she continued affirming him his grin grew So did mine God rsquo s people have always struggled with discouragement and doubt Quoting Psalm which [... more]

Choose your friends wisely and be careful in how you develop your friendships [... more]

Trust God with your finances and surrender what you have to Him [... more]

Everybody needs someone to encourage them in their walk of faith In this Sunday morning episode Pastor Greg Laurie notes the world-changing impact of one man who was known as the son of encouragement Glean good news in this latest message from the book of Acts Notes The right word at the right time is like precious gold set in silver Proverbs of what we worry about never happens but God will be with us when the other happens I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me Philippians There is a place for criticism and correction An encourager [... more]

In this Dare to Believe series challenging us in our faith Pastor Jack Graham looks to a powerful passage in chapter of Mark's gospel as he speaks of mountain-moving faith the kind that prays and believes and sees God do great and mighty things [... more]

There are manger scenes all around town right now - at churches in front of homes in stores and public places Each one has a little baby Jesus carefully placed in it Have you thought about why Jesus left the glory of heaven and all He enjoyed there to come and be with us here - beginning as a baby Chip considers the Christmas story from a different perspective that just might change the way you choose to celebrate the season this year [... more]

Be reminded of how your words have great power and how you're instructed to use them wisely [... more]

If you have trusted in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord and believe God's Word to be the basis for truth do you feel like you're living in an alternate universe right now where assertions made by politicians government media scientists doctors and even friends and family are the exact opposite of reality The examples are endless COVID is a dire threat to humanity when of people survive it and early treatment medications are suppressed Follow the science when the evidence shows that the COVID virus passes right through a cloth mask We must mandate the vaccine when it's not [... more]

Hey Fireflies Welcome to this bonus episode of Outer Brightness From Mormon to Jesus The Apostate Paul here I'm recording a new intro for this episode because since Matthew the Nuclear Calvinist and I recorded this episode on July the state of affairs has changed So in this intro I'm going to provide a quick timeline In or the LDS Church began publishing Gospel Topics Essays designed to allow church members to learn about difficult topics in LDS Church history and doctrine directly from the Church's official website rather than other online sources These essays have the imprimatur of the [... more]

To support this ministry financially visit https www oneplace com donate [... more]

ldquo Taps rdquo is a trumpet call played by the US military at the end of the day as well as at funerals I was amazed when I read the unofficial lyrics and discovered that many of the verses end with the phrase ldquo God is nigh rdquo God is near Both before the dark of each night settles in or while mourning the loss of a loved one the lyrics offer soldiers the beautiful assurance that God is near In the Old Testament sounding trumpets was also a reminder to the Israelites that God was near In the middle [... more]

Open calls questions and discussion with Matt Slick LIVE in the studio Questions include--- - Matt talks about Sodom and Gomorrah in regards to our country and where it's headed -- - Is there any connection between John - and John - regarding Jesus coming--- - Does God call some Christians to pray for specific things and not others--- - Doesn't Luke - contradict Jesus' teaching to love and forgive our enemies--- - If you're not a Christian is there still a way to go to heaven- -This caller was asking as a Jew [... more]

It's a fact - your child is going to fail And when he or she does how will you respond Chip shares what the Bible has to say about failure and how to respond to your child's failure in a way that strengthens them not to give up to grow and to become better able to handle challenges in the future [... more]

ldquo That rsquo s all it takes rdquo Megan said She had clipped a stem from her geranium plant dipped the cut end into honey and stuck it into a pot filled with compost Megan was teaching me how to propagate geraniums how to turn one healthy plant into many plants so she would have flowers to share with others The honey she said was to help the young plant establish roots Watching her work I wondered what kinds of things help us establish spiritual roots What helps us mature into strong flourishing people of faith What keeps us from [... more]

In this Father's Day message my friend Pastor Jim Bachmann talks about a story we all know from a different perspective than most have heard Rev Jim Bachmann is the senior pastor of Stephens Valley Church in Nashville TN He's been our pastor and friend for more than twenty years You can livestream Stephens Valley and also access their archives Caregiving is hard enough It's harder alone It's even harder without an assurance of God's love and provision This message strengthens my heart and I believe it will also encourage yours Peter Rosenberger Hope for the Caregiver is the broadcast [... more]

As the country begins the reopening process many remain concerned about hospital visits and postponing surgery As the Chief of Staff at a major urban hospital Dr Jones brings a strong understanding of the challenges facing medical staff patients and caregivers In our discussion he describes the measures he and his colleagues continue to take to keep patients families and staff safe in this new normal' facing our country Dr Christopher Jones specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology at Centennial Heart in Nashville TN For more information please visit www centennialheart com What is elective surgery Is it optional Will my loved [... more]

The Foxworthys are two of my favorite people in the world For twenty years I've had the privilege of calling them friends and they have both been great mentors to me as I've built the show and our message to family caregivers Is it OK to laugh even when dealing with harsh realities Yes Keeping a sense of humor is imperative Every caregiver will admit the tears are never in short supply But the inventory of laughter remains scarcer than a roll of Charmin at Walmart Humor can not only help the healing process with the patient but also for [... more]

Melissa Strickland Sr Director of Communications for Samaritan's Purse called the show to share the work of Samaritan's Purse in NYC and other places Melissa's also a caregiver herself for a husband with high-risk issues so going to NY was not easy task Listen to Why she did it and what she discovered there about the people they treat the reception from New Yorkers the push back from a small but VERY vocal minority but most of all what's she learned about faith in Christ After listening to this podcast PLEASE share it with everyone in your social media world [... more]

Watching the decline of a figure who looms large in your life brings a pain melancholy and sorrow Gary Chapman understands those in deeply personal ways Yet he also understands faith hope and God's faithfulness As journeyed with his father all the way to the end of life on this earth Gary relates a powerful message of that experience and the profound transformation that occurred in his own life During that time the great hymns of our faith grew in increasing importance to Gary Playing them at his father's bedside Gary saw the emotional spiritual and physical comfort they brought [... more]

I wish had a different testimony but sadly I do not One of the reasons I wanted Chonda to call the show is because she brings such candor and authenticity to her humor to the delight of hundreds of thousands While no stranger to heartache and grief Chondra continues to open her life and see it with tear-filled eyes and a whole lot of laughter In this frank and funny interview Chondra demonstrates why she is one of the most successful comedians EVER For more information visit Chondra org About Peter Rosenberger How can you laugh through what you all [... more]

With vast numbers either working from home or losing their job many are asking the question Should I Change The Way I Work Caregivers have struggled with this issue for years as we've tried to juggle a job while caregiving For nearly ten years David Asarnow and Bob Sears have helped mentor me as I built a national broadcasting platform and message to my fellow caregivers all while I still serve as a caregiver They helped me understand that I needed to change the WAY I worked We caregivers work hard but are we utilizing all of our skills Do [... more]

Misdirected fight We seem to take on the wrong enemy We'll try to fight Alzheimer's We'll try to fight addiction We'll try to fight amputation We'll try to fight injury or illnesses we're not prepared equipped or in any way capable of doing My wife is a double amputee I cannot fight amputation But I can fight cholesterol I can fight being a jerk These are things I can fight How about you What can you fight What can you successfully wage war against in your life Maybe your child suffers from a devastating disease that is just beyond the [... more]

How can you laugh through what you all live through Peter Rosenberger often hears that question when people learn of his year journey as a caregiver for his wife Gracie who lives with severe disabilities operations including the amputation of both legs Yet both Peter and Gracie draw hope from their deep faith which strengthens their hearts and their sense of humor Peter's weekly radio show Hope for the Caregiver is heard on more than stations Through his show along with his books and speaking events Peter address the challenges of life business and relationships with candor compassion and comedy [... more]