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On the Day of Atonement, the “scapegoat” carried the sins of the people on itself. Christ was a scapegoat for us as well.

Charles Darwin recognized that ants challenged his theory of natural selection. He even mentioned it in his book Origin of Species. He even asked how the situation with the lowly ant can ever be reconciled with his theory. He never did come up with an answer, and modern evolutionists still don't have any good answers. Darwin's problem was with the worker ants. Even though they are products of sexu...

This is Ken Ham, the CEO of the ministry behind the popular Answers Bible Curriculum . The Bible is different from any other book. God’s Word is a fountain of wisdom, it details God’s sovereign acts throughout history, lays out the plan of redemption, and even tells how the cosmos will ultimately end. It’s God’s perfect revelation to us. And reading the Word of the sovereign Creator should give us...

A man who'd just seen God answer his biggest prayer fell apart the very next day, and what God did next reveals what exhaustion, faith, and our hardest days actually need.

Rob West reminds us that biblical wisdom includes being alert to financial scams and identity theft without living in fear or suspicion. Simple safeguards—and slowing down when someone pressures us to act quickly—are practical ways to protect our personal information and faithfully steward what God has placed in our care. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informatio...

If today God has called you to minister despite great difficulties, remember, He will give you strength for that which He calls you. -------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible. Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement to...

In Mark chapter 10 verse 43, Jesus says, "Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant..."   

What will you leave to the next generation—and will they be prepared to steward it well? A faithful wealth transfer involves more than deciding who gets what. It means thinking carefully about the people who will receive those resources and whether they have the wisdom, maturity, and spiritual foundation to handle them faithfully. Dr. Kelly Rush, Professor of Finance, Financial Planning Program Co...

How do you know when your teen’s struggles have reached the point where your family needs outside help? Mark, Wayne and Courtney discuss when residential counseling may be appropriate — and why lasting change requires more than simply correcting behavior. They explain how a relationship-based approach can help teens address the deeper issues driving their choices while helping restore relationship...

How many of us have worried a problem away? We spent hours wracked with anxiety, and that did it! Problem solved. No, not likely. Author Erma Bombeck famously said, “Worry is like a rocking chair: it gives you something to do but never gets you anywhere.” Well today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out that it’s actually possible to live a worry-free life. We’ll see where to focus our...

Selections from Job Most Christians long for maturity. But we forget the path to maturity often requires walking through suffering. While it might be slow, painful, and arduous, it is necessary and worth the trek. In a concluding survey of Job, Pastor Chuck Swindoll draws out seven lessons Job teaches us about ourselves. Which of these lessons addresses your situation? Meditate on the truth and ap...

Listen to Today's Devotion The Gospel of John tells the story about a man from Capernaum who approached Jesus in Cana. “Come heal my son?” the man asked. Jesus said the boy would be healed, and the man set out for Capernaum. Do you find yourself somewhere between Cana and Capernaum? Like the official, you begged Jesus for help. And like the official you didn’t receive the answer in the way you wan...

Having watched some of the old Superman TV shows and some of the movies, it’s got to be tough for Clark Kent. I mean, these days it’s getting harder and harder to find a phone booth to change in. That’s what he used to do! But He always manages to change his identity to Superman. That’s the important thing. You can’t be a super hero until you change your identity. When you think about it, most of...

Their name lights up your phone, and your mood tanks before you even answer. So how do you let go of resentment when the hurt underneath it is real? Author Yanna Connor joins Dave and Ann Wilson on FamilyLife Today to unpack her 11-year journey toward forgiving her dad—and why stuffing the pain, performing forgiveness, or pretending you’re “all good” doesn’t actually get you free. Show Notes and R...

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“Close it up. I’ve seen enough.” Those were the words of an older, experienced beekeeper to me one afternoon when I was learning how to tend a hive.

Anne shares about trials, suffering, focus and living for God from Mark 6:31.

Selections from Job Most Christians long for maturity. But we forget the path to maturity often requires walking through suffering. While it might be slow, painful, and arduous, it is necessary and worth the trek. In a concluding survey of Job, Pastor Chuck Swindoll draws out seven lessons Job teaches us about ourselves. Which of these lessons addresses your situation? Meditate on the truth and ap...

What if the Rapture happened today? In this powerful episode, Barry delivers an urgent message about the reality of the Rapture, the seriousness of Eternity, and why simply knowing about Jesus isn’t enough. With Scripture as his foundation, Barry challenges listeners to examine their faith, make the most important decision of their lives, and start sharing Jesus before it’s too late. Host Barry Me...

When Harlan walked out, Jeanne was going to reach for the bottle again to ease her pain. But instead, she reached out to Jesus. She realized that she wanted her marriage more than she wanted a drink. But now what? What would make Harlan come back to her.

We have a disturbing update in the case of baby Gabriel…  Baby Gabriel was diagnosed before birth with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, a serious but treatable heart defect. His biological parents sought an abortion, but his surrogate mother, McKenna West, refused. Gabriel was eventually born prematurely in Texas and received intensive medical care.  Now, the Texas Supreme Court has allowed his le...

Have you ever struggled with the question "what am I supposed to do with my life?" From pretty early on in our lives, we begin to ask that question, only to discover that it reappears in almost every stage of life. So, this week, Daniel is going to lead Elisa and Bill and Rasool in looking at a few stories of “calling” in the Bible and see how these stories might help us think through where we cur...

Nicky grew up with a mother struggling with mental illness, and a father with drug and alcohol issues. Talk about being set up to fail! But would it play out that way? Find out in this upcoming episode on the next Unshackled! 

For our Turkish brothers and sisters, church is not just a weekly service. It's a family where they come together, united in Christ, deepening relationships and encouraging each other. The church is also the training ground where new believers are discipled and equipped to live faithfully for Christ — even under Christian persecution. Pastor Ramazan Arkan, leader of the Association of Protestant C...