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Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

April 28, 2024

When fighting spiritual battles believers in Jesus should take prayer seriously A Florida woman found out how dangerous it can be however to practice it unwisely When she prayed she closed her eyes But while driving one day and praying with eyes shut she failed to stop at a stop sign flew through an intersection and went offroad into a homeowner rsquo s yard She then tried unsuccessfully to back off the lawn Though not injured she was given a police citation for reckless driving and property damage This prayer warrior missed a key part of Ephesians be alert As [... more]

Focus on the Family

Jim Daly

April 26, 2024

Sharing God’s Love Through Storytelling

Jerry Jenkins shares about his creative writing career and the impact of his books for the Kingdom of God He talks about the power of The Chosen television show written by his son Dallas and their collaboration on a series of novels he is writing based on the show Jesus used stories to communicate the truth and Jerry is seeing stories transform hearts and lives today Receive The Chosen Novels - plus an audio download of the broadcast Sharing God's Love Through Storytelling for your donation of any amount Get More Episode Resources We'd love to hear from you Visit [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

April 25, 2024

Serving Together in Jesus

nbsp Rescue workers cooperated to help two men stranded on an island in Micronesia Teamwork was necessary because a widespread health crisis required them to limit their exposure to each other The pilot who first spotted the castaways radioed a nearby Australian Navy ship The ship sent two helicopters which provided food water and medical care Later the US Coast Guard arrived to check on the men and deliver a radio Finally a Micronesian patrol boat taxied them to their destination We can accomplish a lot when we work together to achieve a common goal The Philippian believers pooled their [... more]

Living on the Edge

Chip Ingram

April 25, 2024

House or Home - Parenting Edition - What's a Parent to Do?, Part 2

When it comes to raising your kids do you ever feel like a human ping-pong ball One day all is well and the next day World War breaks out Would you like to regain control set clear boundaries and develop an atmosphere of love and respect in your home Well look no further because in this message Chip shows you how to parent with love and limits and regain your sanity Main PointsGod s prescription for child development - Hebrews - How to parent with love and limits Actions Consistent consequences - Proberbs Words Clear instructions - Proverbs - - [... more]

Living on the Edge

Chip Ingram

April 24, 2024

House or Home - Parenting Edition - What's a Parent to Do?, Part 1

You want your kids to turn out well You want to have a great relationship with them when they're grown You want them to love God and others So how do you get there In this message Chip looks at God's design for successful parenting Main PointsGod s prescription for child development - Hebrews - How to parent with love and limits Actions Consistent consequences - Proberbs Words Clear instructions - Proverbs - - Practical tips for balanced parenting Have a few clear rules responsibilities Develop written contracts Negotiate consequences Be consistent The older they get the fewer the rules [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

April 21, 2024

Community in Christ

ldquo I knew that the only way to succeed was to forget about home and my wife son and daughter rdquo said Jordon ldquo I rsquo ve found I can rsquo t do that They rsquo re woven into the fabric of my heart and soul rdquo Alone in a remote area Jordon was participating in a reality show where contestants are asked to survive outdoors with minimal supplies for as long as possible What forced him to forfeit was not the grizzly bears freezing temperatures injury or hunger but an overwhelming loneliness and desire to be with his family [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

April 20, 2024

Bitterness of Stolen Sweets

Thieves in Germany stole a truck rsquo s refrigerated trailer filled with more than twenty tons of chocolate The estimated worth of the stolen sweetness was eighty thousand dollars Local police asked anyone who was offered large quantities of chocolate via unconventional channels to report it immediately Surely those who stole the massive amount of sweets will be facing bitter and unsatisfying consequences if they rsquo re caught and prosecuted Proverbs confirms this principle ldquo Food gained by fraud tastes sweet but one ends up with a mouth full of gravel rdquo Things we acquire deceptively or wrongfully may seem [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

April 03, 2024

The Story of The Russian Immigrant Who Created America's Most Beloved Music—Irving Berlin

On this episode of Our American Stories White Christmas' and 'God Bless America' are both standards of American popular music both were written by an immigrant an astonishing fact but even more astonishing is the fact that they were written by the same man Irving Berlin Here to tell the story of Berlin is Bestselling author Laurence Bergreen who wrote the definitive biography As Thousands Cheer The Life of Irving Berlin Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Wisdom for the Heart

Dr. Stephen Davey

April 01, 2024

Let's Sing It!

Listen to the full-length version or read the manuscript of this message here https www wisdomonline org the-final-doxology Join Stephen as he explores the profound influence of Thomas Ken's Doxology a hymn of praise that has resonated through the ages Written by a courageous th-century pastor and scholar this timeless poem has become a cornerstone of Christian worship Discover the story behind the words Praise God from whom all blessings flow and delve into the Greek origins of 'doxa' revealing its evolution from a simple opinion to a declaration of divine glory This episode isn't just a history lesson it's [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

March 30, 2024

Jesus Christ Is Risen Today!

Before Charles Simeon attended university in Cambridge England he loved horses and clothes spending a huge sum on his attire yearly But because his college required him to attend regular communion services he started to explore what he believed After reading books written by believers in Jesus he experienced a dramatic conversion on Easter day Awaking early on April he cried out ldquo Jesus Christ is risen today Hallelujah Hallelujah rdquo As he grew in his faith in God he devoted himself to Bible study prayer and attending chapel services On the first Easter day life changed for the two [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

March 21, 2024

Next Step of Love

What would cause someone to help a competitor For a restaurant owner named Adolfo in Wisconsin it was the opportunity to encourage other struggling local restaurant owners adapting to COVID regulations Adolfo knew firsthand the challenges of operating a business during a pandemic Encouraged by another local business rsquo generosity Adolfo spent his own money to purchase more than in gift cards to give away to his customers to use at other restaurants in his community That rsquo s an expression of love that rsquo s not just words but action nbsp Building on the ultimate expression of love expressed [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

March 20, 2024

Helping as God Helps Us

Ole Kassow of Copenhagen loved bicycling One morning when he saw an elderly man sitting alone with his walker in a park Ole felt inspired by a simple idea why not offer elderly people the joy and freedom of a bike ride So one sunny day he stopped at a nursing home with a rented trishaw a three-wheeled bike and offered a ride to anyone there He was delighted when a staff member and an elderly resident became the first riders of Cycling Without Age Now more than twenty years later Ole rsquo s dream to help those who missed [... more]

Connect with Skip Heitzig

Skip Heitzig

March 17, 2024

Believe It or Not! - Part B

Most of you reading this are believers Some are not Both are dangerous positions to take but for different reasons vastly different reasons This paragraph in John's Gospel is the summary of all that has been written from chapters through It reviews the two different responses people have to Jesus and then gives us Jesus' own synopsis on faith and unbelief Today you will be able to understand the real differences and consequences of faith and unbelief [... more]

Finishing Well

Hans Scheil

March 16, 2024

Long Term Care, A Caregiver's Story

Hans and Robby are back again this week with a brand new episode This week's discussion is about A caregiver's letter It is a letter written by you to your family that describes what you want done long term care wise depending on different scenarios Don't forget to get your copy of The Complete Cardinal Guide to Planning for and Living in Retirement on Amazon or on CardinalGuide com for free You can contact Hans and Cardinal by emailing hans cardinalguide com or calling - - Learn more at CardinalGuide com Find us on YouTube Cardinal Advisors [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

March 13, 2024

God Alone Can Satisfy

A thousand dollars of food mdash jumbo shrimp shawarma salads and more mdash was delivered to a homeowner But the man wasn rsquo t having a party In fact he didn rsquo t order the smorgasbord his six-year son did How did this happen The father let his son play with his phone before bedtime and the boy used it to purchase the expensive bounty from a restaurant ldquo Why did you do this rdquo the father asked his son who was hiding under his comforter The six-year-old replied ldquo I was hungry rdquo The boy rsquo s appetite and [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

March 12, 2024

Cries of Distress

Trapped under two floors of collapsed rubble caused by an earthquake -year-old Jinan a Syrian girl called out to rescuers as she shielded her little brother from the debris surrounding them ldquo Get me out of here I rsquo ll do anything for you rdquo she called heartbreakingly ldquo I rsquo ll be your servant rdquo nbsp nbsp Cries of distress are found throughout the Psalms ldquo When hard pressed I cried to the Lord rdquo While we may never experience the crushing weight of earthquake-collapsed buildings we all recognize the suffocating fears from a challenging medical diagnosis economic hardship [... more]

Connect with Skip Heitzig

Skip Heitzig

March 10, 2024

Believe It or Not! - Part A

Matt Slick Live!

Matt Slick

March 09, 2024

Matt Slick Live Broadcast of

MSL- March -The Matt Slick Live -Broadcast of - - - is a production of the Christian Apologetics Research Ministry -CARM- Matt answers questions on topics like The Bible Apologetics Theology World Religions Atheism and other issues- -You can also email questions to Matt using- info-carm org Put -Radio Show Question- in the Subject line- Answers will be discussed in a future show -Topics Include---God's Knowledge--Bob and Bob Stories--Works of The Law--Speaking in Tongues--Wacko Mail--MSL- March [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

March 08, 2024

Sharing Excitement for Christ

The first time we met our neighbor Henry he pulled a well-worn Bible out of a bag he rsquo d been carrying Eyes sparkling he asked if we rsquo d like to discuss Scripture We nodded and he flipped to some highlighted passages that he excitedly explained He showed us a notebook full of his observations With a humble grin he announced he rsquo d also created a computer presentation full of other related information Henry went on to tell us how he rsquo d come from a difficult family situation and then alone and at his worst he accepted [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

March 06, 2024

God Our Refuge

The remarkable movie Little Women sent me back to my worn copy of the novel especially the comforting words of Marmee the wise and gentle mother I rsquo m drawn to the novel rsquo s depiction of her steadfast faith which underlies many of her words of encouragement to her daughters One encouragement that stood out to me was this ldquo Troubles and temptations may be many but you can overcome and outlive them all if you learn to feel the strength and tenderness of your heavenly Father rdquo nbsp Marmee rsquo s words echo the truth found in Proverbs [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

March 06, 2024

How the Supreme Court Became Supreme: The Story of America Series [Ep. 17]

On this episode of Our American Stories when the Constitution was written it didn't specify the exact role of the Supreme Court It took a few undelivered letters for that to change Bill McClay author of Land of Hope tells the story Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

March 02, 2024

A Heart for Christ

As long as you keep your mouth closed I told myself you won rsquo t be doing anything wrong I rsquo d been outwardly holding back my anger toward a colleague after misinterpreting things she rsquo d said Since we had to see each other every day I decided to limit communication to only what was necessary and retaliate with my silent treatment How could a quiet demeanor be wrong Jesus however said that sin begins in the heart Matthew minus My silence may have fooled people into thinking all was well but it wasn rsquo t fooling God He [... more]

The Line of Fire

Dr. Michael Brown

March 01, 2024

Are There Different Kinds of Tongues in the New Testament, and Answers to Your Questions

The Line of Fire Radio Broadcast for [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

February 28, 2024

Even Leviticus

The topic was Leviticus and I had a confession to make ldquo I skipped a lot of the reading rdquo I told my Bible study group ldquo I rsquo m not reading about skin diseases again rdquo That rsquo s when my friend Dave spoke up ldquo I know a guy who believed in Jesus because of that passage rdquo he said Dave explained that his friend mdash a doctor mdash had been an atheist He decided that before he completely rejected the Bible he rsquo d better read it for himself The section on skin diseases in Leviticus fascinated [... more]

Hope for the Caregiver

Peter Rosenberger

February 28, 2024

This Mental Shift Changed Me As A Caregver

TRANSCRIPT This is the program for you as a family caregiver Healthy caregivers make better caregivers Hopeforthecaregiver com You know about that last block I ought to have a thing where you guys y'all send us some lyrics for the song Maybe we'll figure out which one's the best one and I'll get Gracie to sing it when she starts getting better What do you think Because she said Gracie was very worried She said look I've got to get my voice into shape I said well you've got time darling You're just now three months out of surgery so [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

February 27, 2024

“Help My Unbelief!”

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]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

February 26, 2024

When Jesus Stops

For days the sickly cat cried huddled in a box near my workplace Abandoned on the street the feline went unnoticed by many who passed it by mdash until Jun came along The street sweeper carried the animal home where he lived with two dogs which were former strays ldquo I care for them because they rsquo re the creatures no one notices rdquo Jun said ldquo I see myself in them No one notices a street sweeper after all rdquo As Jesus walked toward Jericho on His way to Jerusalem a blind man sat begging by the roadside He [... more]

CBS Sunday Morning

Jane Pauley

February 25, 2024

Sean Fain - UAW President, Bill Bradley, Billy Dee Williams

Guest host Mo Rocca In our cover story Robert Costa sits down with United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain to discuss the comeback of the labor movement Also Mark Phillips talks with rocker Rod Stewart about his new album of swing era jazz classics Jane Pauley goes one-on-one with basketball great and former Senator Bill Bradley Ben Mankiewicz interviews actor Billy Dee Williams who's written a memoir What Have We Here David Martin looks at how the U S Army is making amends for a miscarriage of justice from a century ago in Jim Crow-era Texas Mo Rocca delves into [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

February 18, 2024

Prompted to Pray

A co-worker once told me that her prayer life had improved because of our manager I was impressed thinking that our difficult leader had shared some spiritual nuggets with her and influenced her prayer life I was wrong mdash sort of My co-worker and friend went on to explain ldquo Every time I see him coming I start praying rdquo Her prayer life had improved because she prayed more before each conversation with him She knew she needed God rsquo s help in her challenging work relationship with her manager and she called out to Him more because of it [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

February 16, 2024

Growing Up in Jesus

As a child I viewed grown-ups as wise and incapable of failure ldquo They always know what to do rdquo I rsquo d think ldquo One day when I rsquo m grown-up I rsquo ll always know what to do too rdquo Well ldquo one day rdquo came many years ago and all it has taught me is that many times I still don rsquo t know what to do Whether it rsquo s illness in the family problems at work or conflict in a relationship such times have wrested all delusions of personal control and strength simply leaving me [... more]

Dana Loesch Show

Dana Loesch

February 15, 2024

Absurd Truth: HIV = ADA

Biden's DOJ has filed a lawsuit against the state of Tennessee because they made it illegal for prostitutes to knowingly spread HIV Meanwhile Dana reads a funny note written by a Millennial to Gen X Please visit our great sponsors Black Rifle Coffeehttps blackriflecoffee com danaJoin the Coffee Club today and get off your first month's subscription Field of Greenshttps fieldofgreens comUse promo code Dana to get off your first order and free rush shipping Goldcohttps danalikesgold comGet your free Gold Kit from GoldCo today Hillsdale Collegehttps danaforhillsdale comVisit today to hear a Constitution Minute and reserve your free pocket [... more]

Dana Loesch Show

Dana Loesch

February 15, 2024

Thursday February 15 - Full Show

A dispute at the end of the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl Parade leads to gunfire killing one and injuring at least Democrat lawmakers in Missouri push for more gun control Dana explains how there are already laws on the books that would have prevented the Kansas City shooters Dana reads a funny note written by a Millennial to Gen X John Ondrasik from Five For Fighting joins us to discuss his latest song OK on the moral rot on our campuses in our culture and institutions following October Biden's DOJ has filed a lawsuit against the state of Tennessee [... more]

Connect with Skip Heitzig

Skip Heitzig

February 15, 2024

Six Six Six - Part B

Pastor Skip concludes his message Six Six Six and looks at why the Antichrist will be able to lead so many astray [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

February 13, 2024

Motivated by Love

Jim and Laneeda were college sweethearts They got married and life was happy for many years Then Laneeda began to act strangely getting lost and forgetting appointments She was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer rsquo s at forty-seven After a decade of serving as her primary caregiver Jim was able to say ldquo Alzheimer rsquo s has given me the opportunity to love and serve my wife in ways that were unimaginable when she said lsquo I do rsquo rdquo While explaining the gifts of the Holy Spirit the apostle Paul wrote extensively on the virtue of love Corinthians He contrasted [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

February 08, 2024

Samuel Colt and the Birth of the Revolver

On this episode of Our American Stories Phil Anschutz writes in Out Where The West Begins Samuel Colt's life was the American story written in capital letters Here to tell the story is Ashley Hlebinsky the former co-host of Discovery Channel's Master of Arms the former curator in charge of the Cody Firearms Museum and president of The Gun Code LLC Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

February 07, 2024

Brought Low

Pride precedes and often leads to humiliation mdash something a man in Norway found out Not even dressed in running clothes the individual arrogantly challenged Karsten Warholm mdash the world record holder in the -meter hurdles mdash to a race Warholm training in an indoor public facility obliged the challenger and left him in his dust At the finish line the two-time world champion smiled when the man insisted that he rsquo d had a bad start and wanted to race again In Proverbs we read ldquo Pride brings a person low but the lowly in spirit gain honor rdquo [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

February 02, 2024

Gifted with Love

On her wedding day Gwendolyn Stulgis wore the wedding dress of her dreams Then she gave it away mdash to a stranger Stulgis believed a dress deserved more than sitting in a closet collecting dust Other brides agreed Now scores of women have bonded on her social media site to donate and receive wedding dresses As one giver said ldquo I hope this dress gets passed from bride to bride to bride and it just gets worn out and is in tatters at the end of its life because of all the celebrating that rsquo s done in it rdquo [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

January 31, 2024

All-Star Humility

After a game a college basketball star stayed behind to help workers throw out empty cups and food wrappers When a fan posted a video of him in action more than nbsp eighty thousand people viewed it One person commented ldquo The young man is one of the most humble guys you will ever meet in your life rdquo It would rsquo ve been easier for the basketball player to leave with his teammates and celebrate his role in the team rsquo s victory Instead he volunteered for a selfless job The ultimate spirit of humility is seen in Jesus [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

January 30, 2024

Fully Surrendered to Christ

In John Sung the sixth child of a Chinese pastor received a scholarship to study at a university in the United States He graduated with the highest honors completed a master rsquo s program and earned a PhD But while pursuing his studies he had walked away from God Then one night in he surrendered his life to Him and felt called to be a preacher Many high-paying opportunities awaited him back in China but on the ship home he was convicted by the Holy Spirit to lay aside his ambitions As a symbol of his commitment he threw all [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

January 27, 2024

God’s Gift of Grace

As I was grading another stack of papers for a college writing class I teach I was impressed with one particular paper It was so well-written Soon though I realized it was too well-written Sure enough a little research revealed that the paper had been plagiarized from an online source I sent the student an email to let her know that her ruse had been discovered She was getting a zero on this paper but she could write a new paper for partial credit Her response ldquo I am humiliated and very sorry I appreciate the grace you are showing [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

January 26, 2024

Refreshing Words

Standing in the kitchen my daughter exclaimed ldquo Mom there rsquo s a fly in the honey rdquo I quipped back with the familiar adage ldquo You will always catch more flies with honey than vinegar rdquo While this was the first time I rsquo d accidentally caught a fly with honey I found myself quoting this modern proverb because of its wisdom kind requests are more likely to persuade others than a bitter attitude The book of Proverbs gives us a collection of wise proverbs and sayings inspired by God rsquo s Spirit These inspired sayings help to guide [... more]

Clearview Today

Abidan Shah

January 24, 2024

Wednesday, January 24th | Psalm 90: A Psalm of Moses

In this episode of Clearview Today Dr Shah talks about an important Psalm written by Moses and the wisdom we can learn from it Support the showIf you like this content and want to support the show you can visit us at clearviewtodayshow com Don apos t forget to rate and review our show To learn more about us visit us at clearviewbc org If you have any questions or would like to contact us email us at contact clearviewtodayshow com or text us at - - See you tomorrow on Clearview Today Link for Reviewing the Show iTunes https [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

January 21, 2024

The Right Focus

We rsquo d known Kha for more than a year He was part of our small group from church who met weekly to discuss what we rsquo d been learning about God One evening during our regular meeting he made a reference to having competed at the Olympics The mention was so casual that it almost escaped my notice Almost Lo and behold I learned I knew an Olympian who had competed in the bronze medal match I couldn rsquo t fathom that he rsquo d not mentioned it before but for Kha while his athletic achievement was a special [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

January 19, 2024

Calling Out to God

In his book nbsp Adopted for Life Dr Russell Moore describes his family rsquo s trip to an orphanage to adopt a child As they entered the nursery the silence was startling The babies in the cribs never cried and it wasn rsquo t because they never needed anything but because they had learned that no one cared enough to answer My heart ached as I read those words I remember countless nights when our children were small My wife and I would be sound asleep only to be startled awake by their cries Daddy I rsquo m sick or [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

January 12, 2024

Persevering in Jesus

When I was studying in seminary years ago we had a weekly chapel service At one service while we students were singing ldquo Great is the Lord rdquo I spotted three of our well-loved professors singing with fervor Their faces radiated joy made possible only by their faith in God Years later as each went through terminal illness it was this faith that enabled them to endure and encourage others Today the memory of my teachers singing continues to encourage me to keep going in my trials To me they rsquo re a few of the many inspiring stories of [... more]

Beacon Baptist

Gregory N. Barkman

January 07, 2024

The Living Word of God - 15

Continuing the exposition of Hebrews Pastor Greg Barkman speaks from these familar verses about the power of the Word of God to reveal hidden thoughts and motives and to judge unbelief [... more]

Truth for Life

Alistair Begg

January 06, 2024

Why Bother with the Bible? (Part 1 of 6)

The last book of the Bible was written nearly two thousand years ago Can such an ancient book still be relatable Listen to a series that explains that the Bible is not only still relevant it's vital Study along with Alistair Begg on Truth For Life ----------------------------------------- Click here and look for FROM THE SERMON to stream or read the full message This program is part of the series 'Why Bother with the Bible ' Learn more about our current resource request your copy with a donation of any amount Helpful Resources - Learn about God's salvation plan - Read [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

January 05, 2024

The Meaning of Myrrh

Today is Epiphany mdash the event described by the carol ldquo We Three Kings of Orient Are rdquo It rsquo s the time when Gentile wisemen visited the child Jesus Yet they weren rsquo t kings they weren rsquo t from the Far East as Orient formerly meant and it rsquo s unlikely there were three of them There were however three gifts and the carol considers each When the magi arrived in Bethlehem ldquo They opened their treasures and presented Jesus with gifts of gold frankincense and myrrh rdquo Matthew The gifts symbolize Jesus rsquo mission Gold represents His [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

January 03, 2024

Quiet Faithfulness in Christ

I didn rsquo t notice him at first I rsquo d come down for breakfast at my hotel Everything in the dining room was clean The buffet table was filled The refrigerator was stocked the utensil container packed tight Everything was perfect Then I saw him An unassuming man refilled this wiped that He didn rsquo t draw attention to himself But the longer I sat the more I was amazed The man was working very fast noticing everything and refilling everything before anyone might need something As a food service veteran I noticed his constant attention to detail Everything [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

January 03, 2024

A Son Discovers His Deceased Mother's Hidden Talent—Poetry

On this episode of Our American Stories Texas boys don't write poetry and certainly don't cry Roger Latham did though after discovering a poem written by his deceased mother Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

January 01, 2024

American Freedom Machines: The Story of Harley-Davidson

On this episode of Our American Stories when Margie Siegal was a teenager she had a boyfriend with a motorcycle The boyfriend was forgettable the motorcycle wasn't Since that time she has written about motorcycle history and is the author of Harley-Davidson A History of the World's Most Famous Motorcycle Here she is with the story of Harley-Davidson Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

December 30, 2023

The Righteous City

On New Year rsquo s Eve officials in Detroit carefully opened a hundred-year-old time capsule Nestled inside the copper box were hopeful predictions from some city leaders who expressed visions of prosperity and technology The mayor rsquo s message however offered a different approach He wrote ldquo May we be permitted to express one hope superior to all others that you may realize as a nation people and city you have grown in righteousness for it is this that exalts a nation rdquo More than success happiness or peace the mayor wished that future citizens would grow in what it [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

December 29, 2023

Troubled Souls, Honest Prayers

Three days before a bomb blast rocked his home in January Dr Martin Luther King Jr had an encounter that marked him for the rest of his life After receiving a threatening phone call King found himself pondering an exit strategy from the civil rights movement Then prayers emerged from his soul ldquo I am here taking a stand for what I believe is right But now I am afraid I have nothing left I rsquo ve come to the point where I can't face it alone rdquo After his prayer there came quiet assurance King noted ldquo Almost at [... more]

Focus on the Family

Jim Daly

December 25, 2023

God’s Extravagant Gift

A Collection of Christmas stories that includes a dramatic reading of When Mother Was Eleven Foot Four A Christmas Memory This beautifully written holiday memoir by Jerry Camery-Hoggatt is the story of the author's mother whose romantic nature and love for Christmas left a lifelong impression on her son Get More Episode Resources We'd love to hear from you Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail If you've listened to any of our podcasts please give us your feedback [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

December 22, 2023

Fellowship in Jesus

I rsquo m not sure who rsquo s responsible for turning out the lights and locking up the church after our Sunday morning service but I know one thing about that person Sunday dinner is going to be delayed That rsquo s because so many people love to hang around after church and talk about life decisions heart issues and struggles and more It rsquo s a joy to look around twenty minutes after the service and see so many people still enjoying each other rsquo s company Fellowship is a key component of the Christlike life Without the connectivity [... more]

The Line of Fire

Dr. Michael Brown

December 20, 2023

Have You Lost Hope?

The Line of Fire Radio Broadcast for [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

December 17, 2023

My God Is Near

For over thirty years Lourdes a voice teacher in Manila had taught students face to face When she was asked to conduct classes online she was anxious ldquo I rsquo m not good with computers rdquo she recounted ldquo My laptop is old and I rsquo m not familiar with video conferencing platforms rdquo While it may seem a small thing to some it was a real stressor for her ldquo I live alone so there is no one to help rdquo she said ldquo I rsquo m concerned that my students will quit and I need the income rdquo [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

December 15, 2023

Community in Christ

In the southern Bahamas lies a small piece of land called Ragged Island In the nineteenth century it had an active salt industry but because of a decline in that industry many people emigrated to nearby islands As of fewer than eighty people lived there The island featured three denominations yet the people all gathered together in one place for worship and fellowship each week With so few residents a sense of community was especially vital for them The people of the early church written about in Acts felt a crucial need and desire for community as well They were [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

December 14, 2023

Equal before God

While on vacation my wife and I enjoyed some early morning bike rides One route took us through a neighborhood of multi-million-dollar homes We saw a variety of people mdash residents walking their dogs fellow bike riders and numerous workers building new homes or tending well-kept landscapes It was a mixture of people from all walks of life and I was reminded of a valuable reality There was no true distinction among us Rich or poor Wealthy or working-class Known or unknown All of us on that street that morning were the same ldquo Rich and poor have this in [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

December 13, 2023

Appetite for Distraction

I set my phone down weary of the constant bombardment of images ideas and notifications that the little screen broadcasted Then I picked it up and turned it on again Why In his book The Shallows Nicholas Carr describes how the internet has shaped our relationship with stillness ldquo What the Net seems to be doing is chipping away my capacity for concentration and contemplation Whether I rsquo m online or not my mind now expects to take in information the way the Net distributes it in a swiftly moving stream of particles Once I was a scuba diver in [... more]