Dr Kathy Koch explores the importance of resilience in our lives and how we can nurture that trait in our children As a parent you are the key to your child's resilience Through intentional modeling ongoing conversation and observation and encouragement you can help them learn to bounce back from struggles get unstuck and move forward with courage and confidence Part of Receive the book Resilient Kids plus an audio download of the broadcast Helping Your Child Develop Resilience for your donation of any amount Plus receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today Your monthly support helps [... more]

Poet William Cowper struggled with depression much of his life After a suicide attempt he was committed to an asylum But it was there through the care of a Christian physician that Cowper came to a warm vital faith in Jesus Soon afterwards Cowper became acquainted with pastor and hymnwriter John Newton who encouraged him to collaborate on a hymnal for their church Among the hymns Cowper wrote was ldquo God Moves in a Mysterious Way rdquo which contains these words pressed from the crucible of experience ldquo You fearful saints fresh courage take the clouds you so much dread [... more]

I rsquo ve often affectionately joked with my mother-in-law about her ability to talk to her dogs She responds to their barks with loving understanding Perhaps now she and dog owners everywhere will also listen for their canine pals to laugh Scientists have discovered that many animals including dogs cows foxes seals and parakeets all have ldquo vocal play signals rdquo mdash otherwise known as laughter Identifying these accompanying sounds helps distinguish an animal rsquo s play behaviors from what might otherwise look like fighting to a human observer That animals express laughter and joy gives us a delightful glimmer [... more]

ldquo Where is my faith mdash even deep down right in there is nothing but emptiness amp darkness If there be God please forgive me rdquo The author of those words might surprise you Mother Teresa Beloved and renowned as a tireless servant of the poor in Calcutta India Mother Teresa quietly waged a desperate war for her faith over five decades After her death that struggle came to light when portions of her journal were published in the book Come Be My Light What do we do with our doubts or feelings of God rsquo s absence Those moments [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Dick Erickson a Marine helicopter pilot who served in Vietnam tells the story of the time he lost contact with his base but came into contact with God during combat Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Spiritual mountaintops can be followed by deep valleys especially when we allow sin to remain hidden Fresh from taking Jericho Joshua suffered a humiliating defeat at Ai In this message from Joshua Pastor Lutzer analyzes three relationships helping us to understand the intricate web of sin It's time we gave up our hidden sins This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount Get yours at rtwoffer com or call us at - - - [... more]

Darkness and depression are all around us War economic stress and politics can deplete our sense of hope In this message from Peter Pastor Lutzer gives three certainties which give us a lasting hope the resurrection future rewards and Christ's return In a world full of despair we have an anchor for the soul This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount Get yours at rtwoffer com or call us at - - - [... more]

God wants to work through you in a way that will bring you purpose joy and fulfillment Are you available to Him [... more]

Pastor Jonathan Laurie delivers an insightful message on the peaks and valleys in the Christian life Notes The Christian life is filled with peaks and valleys successes and failures and blessings and trials Peaks of victory and valleys of discouragement Romans Deuteronomy Peaks and Valleys Joshua Vulnerable Victories Psalm Self-reliance and self-confidence will not advance you in the Christian life Yesterday's homeruns don't win today's games Babe Ruth The Price of Rebellion Joshua Joshua Joshua Joshua Our craving our heart's desire for things is so strong it overcomes our conscience It overcomes our understanding our reason Eventually it will overcome [... more]

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In about nbsp on-site spectators watched aerialist Nik Wallenda walk on a tightrope across a -foot-wide gorge near the Grand Canyon Wallenda stepped onto the -inch-thick steel cable and thanked Jesus for the view as his head camera pointed toward the valley below He prayed and praised Jesus as he walked across the gorge as calmly as if he was strolling on a sidewalk When the wind became treacherous he stopped and crouched He rose and regained his balance thanking nbsp God for ldquo calming that cable rdquo With every step on that tightrope he displayed his dependence on the [... more]

Have you ever noticed how the Bible uses valleys to symbolize times of difficulty trial suffering and pain Perhaps you're stumbling through your own valleys right now [... more]

Rich breaks down the latest developments in Saquon Barkley's contract stalemate with the New York Giants and comments on an obscure way NFL teams can pay top running backs without going over their salary caps FOX Sports' Mark Ingram II tells Rich why his Michigan Wolverines are a good bet to return to the College Football Playoff next season why it's criminal the way running backs are underpaid in today's NFL and ranks the top RBs come out of Alabama over the last years including Derrick Henry Najee Harris Josh Jacobs and others Learn more about your ad choices Visit [... more]

What rsquo s Luke rsquo s take on the gambling bill getting signed this week How might NC being able to legally gamble impact the Carolina Hurricanes What may come from the Bally Sports partnership with the Carolina Hurricanes Where does he see Brett Pesce going or not going [... more]

Have you ever noticed how the Bible uses valleys to symbolize times of difficulty trial suffering and pain Perhaps you're stumbling through your own valleys right now [... more]

If you want to experience success God's way it's key to know how to achieve your goals [... more]

ldquo I had a dark moment rdquo Those five words capture the internal agony of a popular female celebrity during the COVID- pandemic Adjusting to a new normal was part of her challenge and in her turmoil she acknowledged that she wrestled with thoughts of suicide Pulling out of the downward spiral included sharing her struggle with a friend who cared We rsquo re all susceptible to tumultuous hours days and seasons Valleys and hard places aren rsquo t foreign but getting out of such places can be challenging And seeking the assistance of mental health professionals is sometimes needed [... more]

Song of Songs As the lily among thorns so is my love among the daughters The Lily of the Valleys has been down in the good soil of the valley of humiliation and sank its roots deep into the living water even you reading this who love His Word Thorns on the other hand are all about conserving the little water they think they have access to The four purposes of thorns Stop air flow from robbing moisture - hoarding Collect dew to drip on the roots - self sufficient Provide shade - keeping themselves cool - I've tried not [... more]

Song of Songs I am the rose of Sharon and the lily of the valleys The valley and in this case Valleys is where we tend to long for Jesus the most - The deeper the Valley the greater the longing In this episode I spend some time in the Hebrew of these words describing how I felt that [... more]

Dr Brian Hand concludes a seminary chapel series studying the book of Corinthians with a message titled Light Momentary Affliction from Corinthians - The post Light Momentary Affliction appeared first on THE DAILY PLATFORM [... more]

Chip's wife Theresa shares her journey from a timid little girl with no self confidence to a confident healthy godly woman It's a message of encouragement you don't want to miss [... more]

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If you're suffering today as a Christian you're not alone But here's the good news God uses suffering to reinforce some big truths In this Sunday episode Pastor Greg Laurie reveals the profound reasons God allows His people to experience trials Listen in Notes The Christian life is about persevering Job said We're all adrift in the same boat too few days too many troubles There is a loving God who despite the worst tragedy can bring good out of bad Christians are not exempt from suffering Suffering and adversity keep us humble God whispers to us in our pleasures [... more]

Life is full of peaks and valleys At times it feels like you don t know where you ll go In the message quot Safe and Sound quot from the series Playlist Skip shares how God guides you and how you can find security in Him This teaching is from the series Pastor Skip's Top Links Website https connectwithskip comDonate https connnectwithskip com donateThis week's DevoMail https connnectwithskip com devomail [... more]

What does walking in the spirit mean On today's PowerPoint Pastor Jack Graham unpacks the answer to this question teaching that walking in the spirit means living in daily dependence and obedience to Christ in Christ and for Christ [... more]

With magical pen in hand C S Lewis crafted a beautiful tale filled with mystical places talking animals and fierce battles in a land called Narnia Lewis wrote 'The whole story of Narnia is the story about Christ ' In this message Stephen explores Lewis' beloved allegory and reveals why it is such a timeless illustration of the Gospel LINKS Visit our website https www wisdomonline org Make a donation https www wisdomonline org donate Free ebook https www wisdomonline org offer Free issue of our magazine https www wisdomonline org magazine [... more]

Is your heart hurting Dave and Ann Wilson explain how God's presence and purpose are often greatest in our darkest valleys Show Notes and Resources 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 that's available on the FamilyLife Podcast Network https www familylife com familylife-podcast-network [... more]

Similarities between functional families and healthy churches Christian relationships based on Timothy - Included in the -part series The Power of We CLICK HEREto ORDER this -part series on MP [... more]

Most of us know Moses for parting the Red Sea and for telling Egypt rsquo s Pharaoh to ldquo let my people go rdquo Lesser known is how Moses got there The race of life for Moses led him through valleys as well as mountains In this message we begin a series that explains how over many years Moses got closer to God nbsp Click here to listen Duration [... more]

In this message Adrian Rogers uses the story of the Israelites to reveal four principles of victory over the flesh [... more]

BJU Seminary professor Dr Brian Hand concludes a Seminary Chapel series titled The Aroma of Christ Ministry According to II Corinthians The passage is II Cor - The post Light Momentary Affliction appeared first on THE DAILY PLATFORM [... more]

Psalm is often misunderstood because it has more to do with life than death and it s not just about sheep and a shepherd In the message quot Safe and Sound quot Skip shares how you can find strong security in the Lord in your tough times This teaching is from the series Playlist Links Website https connectwithskip comDonate https connnectwithskip com donateThis week's DevoMail https connnectwithskip com devomail [... more]

Life is full of peaks and valleys calm streams and roaring rapids At times it feels like you don t know where to go In the message quot Safe and Sound quot Skip shares how God guides protects and provides for you and how you can find security in Him This teaching is from the series Playlist Links Website https connectwithskip comDonate https connnectwithskip com donateThis week's DevoMail https connnectwithskip com devomail [... more]

When a rocket shoots up into the sky you know that there's something powerful going on inside of it Join Dr Tony Evans as he explains why the same is true when a believer is lit up by the fire of revival through the power of the Holy Spirit [... more]

After a glorious victory the prophet Elijah fell into a season of overwhelming fear Our biggest victories are often similarly followed by our darkest moments Listen to Truth For Life as Alistair Begg teaches us how to trust God in life's valleys Listen [... more]

And there came a man of God and spake unto the king of Israel and said Thus saith the Lord Because the Syrians have said The Lord is the God of the hills but not the God of the valleys therefore will I deliver all this great multitude into thine hand and ye shall know that I am the Lord I Kings [... more]

And there came a man of God and spake unto the king of Israel and said Thus saith the Lord Because the Syrians have said The Lord is the God of the hills but not the God of the valleys therefore will I deliver all this great multitude into thine hand and ye shall know that I am the Lord I Kings [... more]

And there came a man of God and spake unto the king of Israel and said Thus saith the Lord Because the Syrians have said The Lord is the God of the hills but not the God of the valleys therefore will I deliver all this great multitude into thine hand and ye shall know that I am the Lord I Kings [... more]

And there came a man of God and spake unto the king of Israel and said Thus saith the Lord Because the Syrians have said The Lord is the God of the hills but not the God of the valleys therefore will I deliver all this great multitude into thine hand and ye shall know that I am the Lord I Kings [... more]

In this final episode of our series Peace of Mind we focus yet again on the fact that God's grace is sufficient He is the God of mountains and valleys If you are struggling with a mental health crisis we want to encourage you to speak with someone Reach out to your local church or The Salvation Army They would love to help and even come alongside you in this season However if you need someone to speak with immediately please call - - - God bless you and Happy Resurrection Day Series Peace of Mind [... more]

Judson's biography of ups and downs high peaks and deep valleys is one of those rare stories that captivates like a grand literary classic but convicts like a great revival sermon [... more]

Judson's biography of ups and downs high peaks and deep valleys is one of those rare stories that captivates like a grand literary classic but convicts like a great revival sermon [... more]