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Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

July 26, 2024

When she was struck by cancer Elsie was prepared to go home to heaven to be with Jesus But she recovered though the disease left her immobile It also left her wondering why God had spared her life ldquo What good can I do rdquo she asked Him ldquo I don rsquo t have much money or skills and I can rsquo t walk How can I be useful to You rdquo Then she found small simple ways to serve others especially her home cleaners who were migrants She bought them food or gave them a few dollars whenever she [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

July 25, 2024

Jesus Removes the Stain

ldquo Are You KIDDING rdquo I yelled digging through our dryer looking for my shirt I found it And something else My white shirt had an ink spot on it In fact it looked like a jaguar pelt blacks splotches coated everything I clearly hadn rsquo t checked my pockets and a leaky pen had stained the entire load Scripture often uses the word stain to describe sin A stain permeates the fabric of something ruining it And that rsquo s how God speaking through the prophet Jeremiah described sin reminding His people that its stain was beyond their ability [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

July 25, 2024

Yogi Berra: An American Success Story (by George Will)

On this episode of Our American Stories George Will's volume on baseball is one of the most acclaimed sports books ever written He's here to tell the story of Yankee star Yogi Berra Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

July 24, 2024

Really Live

Thousands of people prayed for Pastor Ed Dobson when he was diagnosed with ALS in Many believed that when they prayed in faith for healing God would answer immediately After twelve years of the disease causing Ed rsquo s muscles to atrophy little by little and three years before he died someone asked Ed why he thought God hadn rsquo t healed him yet ldquo There is no good answer so I don rsquo t ask rdquo he replied His wife Lorna added ldquo If you rsquo re always obsessed about having to have answers you can rsquo t really [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

July 23, 2024

Our True Refuge Is God

After his wife died Fred felt he could endure the pain as long as he had his Monday breakfasts with his buddies His fellow retirees lifted his spirits Whenever sadness came Fred would think about the next time he rsquo d enjoy their company again Their corner table was Fred rsquo s safe place from grief Over time however the gatherings ended Some friends became ill others passed away The emptiness led Fred to seek solace in the God he rsquo d met in his youth ldquo I have breakfast by myself now rdquo he says ldquo but I remember [... more]

A New Beginning

Greg Laurie

July 21, 2024

So What? | Sunday Message

How should we live in light of what we know about the end times Pastor Greg Laurie shares the answer as we wrap up our series we're calling The Future Is Written Notes Focus verse Luke An understanding of End Times teaching will cause us to live Godly lives What you believe about End Times will affect the way you live in these times If our belief in the imminent return of Christ does not affect our lifestyles we have completely missed the point D L Moody was once asked If you knew the Lord would return tonight how would [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

July 19, 2024

Taking Responsibility for Words

It rsquo s almost unheard of for institutions to admit guilt after a tragedy But one year after a seventeen-year-old student rsquo s death by suicide a prestigious school admitted it ldquo fell tragically short rdquo in protecting him The student had been relentlessly bullied and school leaders despite knowing about the mistreatment did little to protect him The school has now committed to taking significant steps to combat bullying and better care for students rsquo mental health The devastation caused by bullying is a stark example of the power of words In the book of Proverbs we rsquo re [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

July 15, 2024

News Worth Celebrating

For more than two centuries the hymn placed first in the Methodist hymnbook was ldquo O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing rdquo Written by Charles Wesley and originally titled ldquo For the Anniversary Day of One rsquo s Conversion rdquo the song was composed to commemorate the radical renewal sparked by his faith in Jesus It has eighteen stanzas proclaiming the glory of God rsquo s goodness to those who repent and follow Christ Such faith is worth celebrating mdash and worth sharing In Timothy Paul encourages Timothy to remain steadfast in his faith and to persevere in sharing [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

July 11, 2024

Uncovered Sins

A thief broke into a phone repair shop smashed the glass of a display case and began pocketing phones and more He tried to conceal his identity from the surveillance camera by covering his head with a cardboard box But during the burglary the box briefly tipped uncovering his face Minutes later the store owner saw the video footage of the robbery called the police and they arrested the robber outside a nearby store His story reminds us that every hidden sin will be uncovered one day It s human nature to try to hide our sins But in Ecclesiastes [... more]

Alex McFarland Show

Alex McFarland

July 08, 2024

Alex McFarland Show-117-Can You Trust the Bible? with guest Dr. Abidan Shah

Can you trust the Bible Is it the true word of God Is what we have today what was originally written On this week apos s episode of the Alex McFarland Show listen as Alex and special guest Dr Abidan Shah unpacks the inerrancy of the scriptures The Bible does not merely contain the word of God it is the word of God and it is authoritative in our lives We have to teach our generation that the Bible is trustworthy and was given by inspiration of God Scriptures Timothy John John Alex McFarlandAsk Alex Online Alex alexmcfarland com Booking [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

July 05, 2024

Our Armor in Christ

Pastor Bailey rsquo s newfound friend shared with him the story of his abuse and addiction Though the young man was a believer in Jesus because of his exposure to sexual abuse and pornography at an early age he was plagued with a problem that was bigger than he was And in his desperation he reached out for help As Christ-followers we wage war with unseen forces of evil Corinthians - But we rsquo ve been given weapons to fight our spiritual battles They aren rsquo t the weapons of the world however On the contrary we rsquo ve been [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

June 28, 2024

You Are Beloved

To express her sadness Allie a young girl wrote on a piece of wood and set it in a park ldquo To be honest I rsquo m sad Nobody ever wants to hang out with me and I have lost the only person that listens I cry every day rdquo When someone found that note she brought sidewalk chalk to the park and asked people to write their thoughts to Allie Dozens of words of support were left by students from a nearby school ldquo We love you rdquo ldquo God loves you rdquo ldquo You are beloved rdquo The [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

June 25, 2024

Learning from Each Other

Years before Zoom was an accessible communication tool a friend asked me to join her on a video call to discuss a project Through the tone of my emails she could tell I was baffled so she suggested I find a teenager to help me figure out how to set up a video call Her suggestion points to the value of intergenerational relationships It rsquo s something observed in Ruth and Naomi rsquo s story Ruth is often celebrated for being a loyal daughter-in-law deciding to leave her land to accompany Naomi back to Bethlehem Ruth - When they arrived [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

June 23, 2024

In Awe of God

A phobia is defined as the ldquo irrational fear rdquo of certain things or situations Arachnophobia is a fear of spiders though some might argue that rsquo s a perfectly rational thing to be afraid of Then there rsquo s globophobia and xocolatophobia These and some four hundred other phobias are real and documented It seems we can become afraid of most anything The Bible tells of the Israelites rsquo fear after receiving the Ten Commandments ldquo When the people saw the thunder and lightning they trembled in fear rdquo Exodus Moses comforted them offering this most interesting statement ldquo [... more]

Bodies in Christ

Micheal R James

June 22, 2024

Bodies In Christ - 5 Keys To Kingdom Health Part 6

Michael continues discussing the Keys to Kingdom Health with a focus on eating the way God intended as written in Genesis [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

June 19, 2024

New and Certain

For three years apart from household necessities Susan didn rsquo t buy anything for herself The Covid- pandemic affected my friend rsquo s income and she embraced a simple lifestyle ldquo One day while cleaning my apartment I noticed how shabby and faded my things looked rdquo she shared ldquo That rsquo s when I started to miss having new things mdash the sense of freshness and excitement My surroundings seemed tired and stale I felt as if there was nothing to look forward to rdquo Susan found encouragement in an unlikely book in the Bible Written by Jeremiah after [... more]

Wisdom for the Heart

Dr. Stephen Davey

June 11, 2024

The Drama of Change

On stage the hope of everyone is that everything goes as planned In life you are never really sure what God has planned for you until it happens On stage you stay in character whether it is happy congenial or sad In life you are required to change your character and you never really master any one expression On stage you hope you never need the help of the prompter sitting off stage who whispers what you are supposed to say or do In the Christian life the prompter does not hide in the shadows and whisper but rather He [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

June 10, 2024

Shebna’s Grave

Irish poet W B Yeats wanted to be buried ldquo Under Ben Bulben rdquo a stately mountain after which he titled one of his last poems The poem rsquo s final line is etched onto his gravestone Cast a cold eye On life on death Horseman pass by Much speculation has taken place over what this means Perhaps it rsquo s the poet rsquo s acknowledgment of the reality of both life and death Regardless Yeats got his wish about where he was buried and what his gravestone would say But the cold truth is that life goes on without [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

June 07, 2024

The Story of Roosevelt's D-Day Prayer

On this episode of Our American Stories on June FDR delivered a prayer to the nation at PM ET It would last minutes long and be heard by over million Americans and millions more in Europe Written with help from his daughter and his daughter's husband it was the largest mass prayer in American and world history Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Core Christianity

Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier

June 06, 2024

How Do I Teach Difficult Bible Stories to My Ten-Year-Old?

Episode Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions Show Notes CoreChristianity com How should Christians understand the parable of the unjust steward What is meant by he descended into Hell in the Apostles' Creed Was the Bible written by man or under the guidance of God How do I share difficult Bible stories with my child Is it idolatrous to kiss or bow to a Bible Today's Offer How To Keep Your Faith After High School Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core View our latest [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

June 05, 2024

Give Thanks to God

My friend hurried from her stressful job at the hospital wondering what she would prepare for dinner before her husband returned from his equally demanding job She had made chicken on Sunday and served leftovers on Monday Then they had yet another round of chicken mdash this time baked mdash on Tuesday She found two pieces of fish in the freezer but she knew the fillets weren rsquo t her husband rsquo s favorite Not finding anything else she could prepare in just a few minutes she decided the fish would have to do As she placed the dish on [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

June 03, 2024

Thirsty and Thankful

Two friends and I were checking off a bucket list item mdash hiking the Grand Canyon We wondered if we had enough water as we started out our hike and it ran out fast We were completely out of water with still a ways to go to reach the rim Panting mixed with praying set in Then we rounded a corner and what we maintain as a miracle happened We spotted three water bottles tucked in a cleft in the rock with a note ldquo Knew you rsquo d need this Enjoy rdquo We looked at each other in disbelief [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

May 30, 2024

Mercy through Pizza

The invitation for dinner from my church leader Harold and his wife warmed my heart but also made me nervous I rsquo d joined a college Bible study group that taught ideas that contradicted some of the teachings in the Bible Would they lecture me about that Over pizza they shared about their family and asked about mine They listened as I talked about homework my dog Buchi and the guy I had a crush on Only later did they gently caution me about the group I was attending and explain what was wrong with its teachings Their warning took [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

May 29, 2024

Words Reflect Our Heart

How do you eliminate foul language A high school chose to institute a ldquo no foul language rdquo promise The students took an oath saying I do solemnly promise not to use profanities of any kind within the walls and properties of our school rdquo This was a noble effort but according to Jesus no external rule or pledge can ever cover the odor of foul speech Removing the stench of the words that come from our mouths begins with renewing our hearts Just as people recognize the kind of tree by the fruit it bears Luke ndash Jesus said [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

May 28, 2024

Advice from One Older

ldquo What do I regret rdquo That was the question New York Times bestselling writer George Saunders answered in his commencement speech at Syracuse University His approach was an older person Saunders who shared one or two regrets he rsquo d had in life with the younger people graduates who could learn something from his examples He listed a few things people might assume he regretted like being poor and working terrible jobs But Saunders said he really didn rsquo t regret those at all What he did regret however were failures of kindness mdash those opportunities he had to [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

May 27, 2024

The Sidney Poitier Story

On this episode of Our American Stories Sidney Poitier's elegant bearing and principled onscreen characters made him Hollywood's first black movie star and the first black man to win the best actor Oscar Sidney Poitier Man Actor Icon was the first full biography of legendary actor Sidney Poitier written by Aram Goudsouzian professor of history at the University of Memphis Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

May 26, 2024

When It’s Time

When my friends Al and Kathy Schiffer flew their iconic World War II era airplane to airshows it was the reactions of the elderly war veterans that meant the most to them They would come by so they could talk about the wars they served in and the airplanes they flew Most of their battle stories were told with tears in their eyes Many have said that the best news they received while serving their country were the words ldquo The war is over boys It rsquo s time to go home rdquo These words relate to the war believers [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

May 25, 2024

Beauty in Place of Soil

One evening I noticed neat rows of soil in a vacant lot near my home Each row contained small green leaves with tiny buds peeking out The next morning I stopped in my tracks when I saw a patch of beautiful red tulips sprouting in the lot The previous fall a group had planted one hundred thousand bulbs in empty lots throughout the South Side of Chicago They chose red to symbolize how redlining lending discrimination by banks had impacted neighborhoods where primarily minorities lived The tulips symbolized the houses that could have been in those lots God rsquo s [... more]

The Charlie Kirk Show

Charlie Kirk

May 23, 2024

The First Time Democrats Tried To Steal An Election

Historian Patrick K O'Donnell has written a new book about one of the least-known stories of the Civil War The story includes Abraham Lincoln the Secret Service America's first special forces operation and a long-forgotten bid by Democrats to rig the election It's a dive into long-forgotten American lore that any history buff shouldn't miss Patrick also answers one of the most hotly-debated questions in American history Was Robert E Lee a great man Check out Patrick's book The Unvanquished at https www amazon com Unvanquished-Lincolns-Special-Americas-Operations dp X Support the show http www charliekirk com supportSee omnystudio com listener for [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

May 22, 2024

Look to the Skies

Alex Smalley wants everyone to wake up earlier mdash or perhaps pause more at day rsquo s end Why To gaze at sunrises and sunsets Those fleeting moments are the most beautiful awe-inspiring times of the day according to Smalley the lead researcher of a British study on awe-inducing weather effects Even more than blue skies or glittering nightscapes a stunning sunrise or sunset can improve mood increase positive emotions and decrease stress Smalley says ldquo When you see something vast and overwhelming or something that produces this feeling of awe your own problems can feel diminished and so you [... more]

Renewing Your Mind

R.C. Sproul

May 22, 2024

Confidence in the Bible

Throughout church history many voices have challenged the authority and sufficiency of Scripture Today Stephen Nichols exhorts us to trust the unchanging Word of God that endures through the ages Get 'A Time for Confidence' for Your Gift of Any Amount https gift renewingyourmind org a-time-for-confidence Meet Today's Teacher Stephen Nichols is president of Reformation Bible College chief academic officer for Ligonier Ministries and a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow He is host of the podcasts Minutes in Church History and Open Book He has written more than twenty books including Peace A Time for Confidence and R C Sproul A [... more]

Renewing Your Mind

R.C. Sproul

May 21, 2024

Confidence in God

Before Judah fell to the forces of Babylon the prophet Isaiah urged the people to trust in the name of the Lord Today Stephen Nichols visits this pivotal moment in Israel's history and calls us to place our confidence in God Get 'A Time for Confidence' for Your Gift of Any Amount https gift renewingyourmind org a-time-for-confidence Meet Today's Teacher Stephen Nichols is president of Reformation Bible College chief academic officer for Ligonier Ministries and a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow He is host of the podcasts Minutes in Church History and Open Book He has written more than twenty books [... more]

Renewing Your Mind

R.C. Sproul

May 20, 2024

A Time for Confidence

In an age of confusion and cultural upheaval where can we place our confidence Today Stephen Nichols shows us that no matter what is happening in our time it is a time for confidence in the Lord Get 'A Time for Confidence' for Your Gift of Any Amount https gift renewingyourmind org a-time-for-confidence Meet Today's Teacher Stephen Nichols is president of Reformation Bible College chief academic officer for Ligonier Ministries and a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow He is host of the podcasts Minutes in Church History and Open Book He has written more than twenty books including Peace A Time [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

May 19, 2024

God in the Past and Present

It had been years since we left the Oregon town where we raised our family We rsquo d made great memories there and the visit reminded me of moments I rsquo d forgotten our girls rsquo soccer games our old home church gatherings and our friends rsquo Mexican restaurant nbsp The town had changed but there was enough of the familiar to spark my desire to return When the Israelites went into Babylonian exile they missed the familiarity of people landmarks and culture They forgot they rsquo d been exiled for rebelling against God When false prophets told the exiles [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

May 17, 2024

Called and Equipped by God

ldquo Your job for the international book expo rdquo my boss informed me ldquo is to organize an onsite radio broadcast rdquo I felt fear because this was new territory for me God I rsquo ve never done anything like this I prayed Please help me God provided resources and people to guide me experienced technicians and broadcasters plus reminders during the expo of details I rsquo d overlooked In retrospect I know that the broadcast went well because God knew what was needed and prompted me to use the skills He rsquo d already given me When God calls [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

May 10, 2024

A Son Discovers His Deceased Mother's Hidden Talent

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]

The Rich Eisen Show

Rich Eisen

May 09, 2024

Thomas Lennon: Nobody Ever Wants That Much Feedback

- Hour Rich weighs in on Jalen Brunson returning in the nd half and spurring the Knicks to a Game win over the Indiana Pacers Thomas Lennon joins Rich in-studio to discuss his memorable role in Netflix's 'Unfrosted ' the best parts from the Tom Brady Roast and reveals what 'Star Trek The Next Generation' star Patrick Stewart said about his legs when seeing him in his 'Reno ' costume on a Paramount commercial shoot The guys react to the wager made between former LSU teammates Malik Nabers and Jayden Daniels in their competition for NFL Offensive Rookie of the [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

May 06, 2024

God-Given Gifts

Decades ago I went to a college retreat where everyone was talking about a personality test ldquo I rsquo m an ISTJ rdquo one said ldquo I rsquo m an ENFP rdquo another chirped I was mystified ldquo I rsquo m an ABCXYZ rdquo I joked nbsp Since then I rsquo ve learned a lot about that test the Myers-Briggs and others such as the DiSC I find them fascinating because they can help us understand ourselves and others in helpful revealing ways mdash shedding light on our preferences strengths and weaknesses Provided we don rsquo t overuse them they [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

May 02, 2024

Prayer Matters

ldquo Prayers for an upcoming brain scan rdquo ldquo That my kids would come back to church rdquo ldquo Comfort for Dave who lost his wife rdquo Our card ministry team receives a weekly list of prayer requests like these so we can pray and send each person a handwritten note The requests are overwhelming and our efforts can feel small and unnoticed That changed after I received a heartfelt thank-you card from the recently bereaved husband with a copy of his beloved wife rsquo s obituary I realized anew that prayer matters Jesus modeled that we should pray earnestly [... more]

Alex McFarland Show

Alex McFarland

May 02, 2024

The Alex McFarland Show-108-Understanding the Common Fallacies of Unbelief

In today's episode of the Alex McFarland Show he addresses point by point the common fallacies of unbelief based on a viral TikTok video In this video a young woman is saying that she wants to go to hell she can't wait until she gets there and Christians should stop trying to reach her to change her mind Social Media is a platform where people use it to share their opinions and attitudes without a burden of proof to what is being said or stated What is a burden of proof Does God exist How did life begin What is [... more]

Our Daily Bread Ministries

Various Hosts

April 28, 2024

Pray and Watch

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]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

April 17, 2024

Busy Mom’s 4 Steps To Spiritual Balance With Crystal Paine

The -Step Process For How Busy Moms Or Stay-At-Home Dads Can Get Control Of Their TimePrayStarting our day in a posture of prayer and reliance on the Lord instead of trying to white-knuckle our way through life in our strength changes how we approach life We feel a lot less stressed and more at peace and it helps us focus our energy on those things that truly matter in Eternity This can look like quick flare prayers we shoot up throughout the day when we feel overwhelmed aren't sure how to approach something or just feel extra tired or weary [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

April 10, 2024

Lending to Family and Friends

Relational Effects Of Lending MoneyProverbs reads The borrower becomes slave to the lender Lending money can hurt a relationship And that can happen whether you lend the money or not You're between a rock and a hard place and it seems like either way someone may end up resentful There are really only three things that can happen and only one of them is good If you decide not to lend the money the other person could be upset If you do lend the money and the other person doesn't repay it you'll probably be upset It's only the third [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

April 08, 2024

Financial Options for Seniors with Harlan Accola

Why do reverse mortgages still have a bit of a PR problem Many people are not aware that federal regulations were put in place in to address issues with the product and protect consumers However some bad players still gave the product a bad reputation by taking advantage of vulnerable seniors in the past Now there are new laws and safeguards by the FHA for widows to be protected and financial assessments to assure someone can afford taxes and maintenance which are recent within the last years or so to eliminate problems in the program How is a HECM Home [... 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]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

March 27, 2024

Wisdom About Work from Proverbs 31

When it comes to work ethic there's nobody we like better aside from Jesus of course than the woman described in Proverbs We don't know her name but her actions and attitudes are worth studying and imitating no matter what kind of work you do A Biblical Work Ethic From Proverbs First a note about Proverbs It's part of the wisdom literature found in the Old Testament We refer to Proverbs a lot since there are many nuggets of financial truth there Proverbs is the final chapter and the description of the woman of noble character is written as a [... 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]

Love Worth Finding

Adrian Rogers

March 18, 2024

Can an Intellectual Believe in God?

Can an intelligent man or woman believe in God It may surprise us to realize that intellect has nothing to do with it Unbelief never comes out of the head but out of the heart In this message Adrian Rogers shares three ways God has spoken to us of His existence [... 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]