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Encounter the Truth - Grieving Well Over Sin (Part 2 of 2)

What does it look like to grieve over sin in a godly way—and how is godly grief distinct from worldly grief? This is a crucial question, because worldly grief leads to death, and godly grief leads to salvation without regret. It’s easy to confuse the two, but they are worlds apart—and Paul means to show us the difference.

The Crosswalk Devotional: A Daily Devotional Chris... - Allowing Yourself to Be Unlike Any Other in a Peer-Pressure World

Do you ever compare your life, career, appearance, or accomplishments with those around you and wonder if you are falling behind? In a world shaped by peer pressure, self-improvement, and constant comparison, it can be difficult to recognize your own God-given identity. The pressure to fit someone else’s expectations can leave you feeling inadequate, overwhelmed, or disconnected from the purpose God has designed for you. But Scripture reminds us that you were created with intention, unique gifts, and a meaningful role in God’s work. First Corinthians 12:4-7 teaches that believers have different gifts, forms of service, and ways of working, yet the same God is active in all of them. Your value is not determined by matching someone else’s success, lifestyle, or abilities. Instead, God invites you to discover and faithfully use the gifts He has given you for the common good. By seeking His direction, resisting comparison, and embracing your God-given uniqueness, you can learn to live with confidence and purpose—even in a world that pressures you to become someone you were never meant to be. Highlights How peer pressure and comparison can distort the way we see our value Why God created each person with unique gifts, purposes, and abilities What 1 Corinthians 12:4-7 teaches about different gifts serving the common good How career expectations and cultural definitions of success can lead to overwhelm Why your worth is not determined by accomplishments, status, or fitting someone else’s expectations Practical ways to seek God’s direction and discover what you are uniquely called to do Encouragement to embrace your God-given identity rather than allowing comparison to define your life Want more encouragement throughout your week? Subscribe to The Good Word, LifeAudio’s free weekly newsletter. Sign up at LifeAudio.com/thegoodword Do you want to listen ad-free? When you join Crosswalk Plus, you gain access to exclusive, in-depth Bible study guides, devotionals, sound biblical advice, and daily encouragement from trusted pastors and authors—resources designed to strengthen your faith and equip you to live it out boldly. PLUS ad free podcasts! Sign Up Today! Full Transcript Below: Allowing Yourself to Be Unlike Any Other in a Peer-Pressure World By: Lia Girard Bible Reading: There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them. There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. There are different kinds of working, but in all of them and in everyone it is the same God at work. Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. —1 Corinthians 12:4-7 Have you ever found yourself asking, “Why me, God?” or possibly, “Why not me, God?” You’re surely not alone, as we live in a world that’s often choking on comparison. Everywhere we turn, we hear and see messages about improving, doing better, letting go of things that aren't correct, picking up more correct things, developing new habits, buying the latest self-improvement tool, and so on. This pervasive peer pressure—to follow someone else’s plan—can feel clam

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Revive Our Hearts - A Breath of New Life (2 Kings 4)—E6

Scripture tells about a woman who rode a roller coaster of experiences. She was miraculously given a son, but then he died. He was raised to life, but then she lost her home. Is your life is like that? Nancy gives you perspective. As our thanks for your gift of any amount this month: Devoted: Six Women of the Bible Who Said "Yes, Lord!". Over 6 weeks study: Mary, the mother of Jesus; the Samaritan woman at the well; Sarah; Hannah; the Shunammite woman; and Anna. Each week highlights a different woman, helping you see how God works in seasons of waiting, longing, loss, and joy. Give today

Daily Radio Program with Charles Stanley - In Touc... - Lord, Why Can’t I Change?

Understand how to live a godly life in a way that honors God and brings you peace. Donate: https://store.intouch.org/donate/general See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Grace Message with Dr. Andrew Farley - Jesus Never Asked You to Do That! - Part 5

Are You Exhausted Doing What Jesus Never Asked? Discussion Questions: Read Ephesians 1:21–22 and Colossians 3:4. What is the difference between trying to continually "put Christ first" and recognizing that Christ is already your life and already above all things? Read Acts 17:28 and Philippians 1:21. How do these verses challenge the idea that the Christian life is about fitting Jesus into one part of our lives rather than living from Him as the very source of our life? Read 1 Corinthians 6:19–20. If the Holy Spirit already lives in you and you already belong to God, how might that change the pressure to repeatedly "rededicate" yourself to Him when you feel you have fallen short? Read Romans 7:4 and Romans 7:6. According to these verses, what happened to our relationship with the Law when we came to Christ, and what has replaced the "oldness of the letter"? Read Galatians 5:18 and Galatians 3:24–25. What was the Law's purpose, and what do these passages say about our relationship to the Law now that faith has come and we are led by the Spirit? Read 2 Corinthians 3:7–9. Why does Paul call the commandments engraved on stone a "ministry of death" and "ministry of condemnation," and how is the ministry of the Spirit different for someone who has spent years trying to measure up? Read 1 Timothy 1:7–9. What does Paul mean when he says the Law is good when used lawfully, but that it is "not made for a righteous person"? How does that challenge the idea that Christians need the Ten Commandments as their daily rulebook? Read Romans 12:2 and Philippians 2:12–13. Instead of anxiously searching for a hidden plan from God before every decision, what do these verses suggest about how God works through a renewed mind and even through our own desires? Read 1 Corinthians 10:31. If Scripture says we can eat, drink, and do "whatever" we do to the glory of God, what freedom does that give us when facing ordinary decisions where several choices may all be perfectly acceptable?

Bible in a Year - Day 271 - Monday 28th September 2026

Today’s readings come from Psalm 114:1-8, Ephesians 6, Nahum 1, 2 and 3

God-Sized Stories with Patricia Holbrook - After Church Hurt: Finding Healing and Hope Again | Timothy St. John

Send us Fan Mail What happens when the church—the very place where we expect to find grace, community, and care—becomes a place of hurt? In this episode of God-Sized Stories with Patricia Holbrook, Patricia talks with Timothy St. John, counseling pastor at Lighthouse Community Church in Torrance, California, about church hurt, healing, rebuilding trust, and finding a healthy church community. Timothy is the author of After Church Hurt: Healing in the Care of the Good Shepherd, a book that addresses the spiritual and emotional wounds that can result when sin and harmful behavior are minimized, normalized, or protected within a church culture. Timothy brings years of experience in biblical counseling to this conversation. He serves as a counseling pastor and oversees a counseling ministry designed to help people bear one another's burdens within the church. If you've experienced church hurt—or if you're a pastor, counselor, ministry leader, or friend trying to help someone who has—this conversation offers a thoughtful place to begin. BOOK GIVEAWAY: Timothy St. John is giving away a copy of After Church Hurt. Visit the blog connected to this episode for details and entry instructions. Read the full blog and find links to Timothy's book and resources: https://patriciaholbrook.com/2026/09/when-faith-communities-cause-pain/ Don't forget to subscribe to God-Sized Stories with Patricia Holbrook, like this video, leave a comment, and share it with someone who may need this conversation. #ChurchHurt, #AfterChurchHurt, #TimothyStJohn, #ChristianCounseling, #ChurchHealing, #BiblicalCounseling, #ChristianLeadership, #GodSizedStories, #PatriciaHolbrook Support the show Click on the link above to support us and help keep this show going! Click on the links to connect with Patricia on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube

The Crosswalk Devotional: A Daily Devotional Chris... - The Danger of Isolation

Isolation can seem like an easy response when we feel hurt, overwhelmed, busy, or disappointed by others. But prolonged loneliness and withdrawal can leave us spiritually discouraged and emotionally vulnerable. Proverbs 18:1 warns about the danger of isolating ourselves, reminding us that God did not create us to navigate life entirely on our own. Christian community plays an important role in our spiritual growth, offering encouragement, accountability, support, and opportunities to reflect Christ’s love. While spending time alone with God is valuable, healthy faith also involves connecting with other believers who can strengthen us through difficult seasons. Whether unresolved hurts, a busy schedule, or fear of vulnerability is keeping you distant from others, God invites you back into meaningful relationships. As we encourage and support one another, we discover that connection is not only something we need to receive but also something we are called to offer. Highlights Why isolation can become an unhealthy habit after seasons of difficulty or disruption What Proverbs 18:1 teaches about withdrawing from others and sound judgment How isolation can pull us away from Christian community, encouragement, and accountability Warning signs that loneliness may be connected to unresolved hurt, busyness, or unhealthy independence Why balancing personal time with God and meaningful relationships with other believers matters How Christians can sharpen, support, and encourage one another through life’s struggles Why reaching out to encourage someone else can help us experience deeper connection and community Want more encouragement throughout your week? Subscribe to The Good Word, LifeAudio’s free weekly newsletter. Sign up at LifeAudio.com/thegoodword Do you want to listen ad-free? When you join Crosswalk Plus, you gain access to exclusive, in-depth Bible study guides, devotionals, sound biblical advice, and daily encouragement from trusted pastors and authors—resources designed to strengthen your faith and equip you to live it out boldly. PLUS ad free podcasts! Sign Up Today! Full Transcript Below: The Danger of Isolation By Cindi McMenamin Bible Reading: Whoever isolates himself seeks his own desire; He breaks out against all sound judgment. (Proverbs 18:1 ESV) It was quite the thing to do to isolate from one another during that horrendous year of 2020. We sheltered in place to keep ourselves safe. We kept ourselves away from others to obey governmental authorities. We isolated because, for a time, we couldn’t do anything else. But, during that time, we developed some isolation habits that are likely still holding onto us today. When difficulties arise, or you get hurt by another person, or you become very busy and focused on something and don’t want to be interrupted, it can be natural now to withdraw and shut others out. The wise King Solomon told us in Proverbs 18:1 that isolating is not exercising sound judgment, and, in the NASB, we are told it “quarrels against all sound wisdom.” Look at that verse alongside Solomon’s words in Proverbs 27:17, which t

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Bible Stories from Kids Corner - Parable of the Lost Son

Jesus told this story show how God feels about sinners who ask for His forgiveness

Bible in a Year - Day 270 - Sunday 27th September 2026

Today’s readings come from Psalm 113:1-9, Ephesians 5:8-33, Isaiah 65:25-66:24

Truth For Life Daily Program - “Let All the Earth Be Silent” (Part 2 of 2)

Habakkuk questioned God’s tolerance of violence, immorality, and idolatry amongst God’s people—issues that remain prevalent today. Do you find yourself joining the prophet in questioning such tolerance? Hear God’s response, on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg. ----------------------------------------- • Click here and look for "FROM THE SERMON" to stream or read the full message. • This program is part of the series A Study in Habakkuk’ • Learn more about our current resource, request your copy with a donation of any amount. • If you struggle to pray because your mind drifts, you don't know what to say, or you even question if God is listening and able to answer, transform your prayer life by learning to pray like the apostle Paul! ‘Download the free audiobook Pray Big by Alistair Begg.’ Helpful Resources - Learn about God's salvation plan - Read our most recent articles - Subscribe to our daily devotional Follow Us YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | X This listener-funded program features the clear, relevant Bible teaching of Alistair Begg. Today’s program and nearly 3,000 messages can be streamed and shared for free at tfl.org thanks to the generous giving from monthly donors called Truthpartners. Learn more about this Gospel-sharing team or become one today. Thanks for listening to Truth For Life!

The Crosswalk Devotional: A Daily Devotional Chris... - Why Repentance Is Good for the Soul

What is the importance of repentance, and how can turning back to God bring healing and spiritual renewal? In a culture where admitting wrongdoing can feel risky or uncomfortable, it’s easy to avoid confronting sin in our lives. We may carry guilt, become comfortable with unhealthy patterns, or assume that repentance is only necessary when we have made a serious mistake. But Scripture presents repentance as a gracious invitation from God—a pathway to forgiveness, restored fellowship, and refreshing for the soul. Acts 3:19 calls us to repent and turn to God so that our sins may be wiped away and times of refreshing may come from the Lord. Through Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross, God has made forgiveness possible, and we do not have to carry the weight of sin on our own. Genuine repentance involves humility, honest confession, and a willingness to turn toward God. As the Holy Spirit reveals areas that need change, we can trust God’s mercy and allow Him to renew our hearts, strengthen our faith, and lead us into a life of righteousness. Highlights Why genuine repentance involves more than simply saying, “I’m sorry” How unconfessed sin can weigh on our hearts and affect our relationship with God What Acts 3:19 teaches about repentance, forgiveness, and spiritual refreshing The difference between godly sorrow that leads to repentance and worldly sorrow How the Holy Spirit brings conviction and helps us recognize sin Why Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross is the foundation of our forgiveness Encouragement to regularly examine our hearts, confess our sins, and experience God’s renewing mercy Want more encouragement throughout your week? Subscribe to The Good Word, LifeAudio’s free weekly newsletter. Sign up at LifeAudio.com/thegoodword Do you want to listen ad-free? When you join Crosswalk Plus, you gain access to exclusive, in-depth Bible study guides, devotionals, sound biblical advice, and daily encouragement from trusted pastors and authors—resources designed to strengthen your faith and equip you to live it out boldly. PLUS ad free podcasts! Sign Up Today! Full Transcript Below: Why Repentance Is Good for the Soul By Lynette Kittle Bible Reading: “Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord.” - Acts 3:19 When was the last time we spent heartfelt time repenting? Not just a quick “I’m sorry” or “Please forgive me,” but heartfelt repentance before the Lord, with genuine sorrow and possibly tears for our sins? If we can’t remember, then are we walking around under the weight of sin, unaware of our need to confess and repent of it? Have we become comfortable with it, no longer recognizing its presence in our lives? Repentance isn’t a popular word in the Church today. Sure, we want revival, but when it comes to repenting for the sin in our lives, that’s another story because it means admitting that we sin. The thinking today is that we don’t ever admit to being in the wrong in relationships, careers, business situations, traffic incidents, and more because, if we do, then we become liable, making ourselves vuln

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Daily Radio Program with Charles Stanley - In Touc... - What It Means to Believe in Jesus

Discover the four things that are essential to believe when trusting in God as your savior. Donate: https://store.intouch.org/donate/general See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Grace Message with Dr. Andrew Farley - Prayer and Healing. Sarah and Hagar. Adam and Eve.

What are your thoughts on James 5 with regard to prayer and healing and forgiveness? Who are the two mothers in Galatians 4 and what do they represent? What was the original sin? And what does it mean for us today?

Bible in a Year - Day 269 - Saturday 26th September 2026

Today’s readings come from Psalm 112:1-10, Ephesians 4:17-5:7, Isaiah 63:1-65:16

Love Worth Finding on Oneplace.com - How to Find Peace in the Midst of Your Storm | Part 2

In this message, Adrian Rogers draws insight from John 6:16-21 to reveal how to find peace in the midst of the storms of life. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/135/29?v=20251111

Thru the Bible on Oneplace.com - Exodus 20:18—21:36

Imagine the worst thunderstorm you’ve ever experienced. Multiply that times a thousand, and you’ll get an idea of what it was like for the children of Israel to be in God’s presence. They were terrified, ashamed, and entirely imperfect. Follow along as Dr. McGee teaches us how the Creator of the Law is the same One who saves us from our inevitable inability to keep it.

Leading The Way Radio Podcast - Faithful in Every Trial

God’s definition of success looks very different from the world’s. In this powerful message, Dr. Michael Youssef traces the life of Joseph, whose faith was tested through rejection, temptation, injustice, and uncertainty. Joseph could not control his circumstances, but he could remain faithful to the God who ruled over them. Dr. Youssef calls believers to know God’s will through His inerrant Word and obey without compromise. When temptation comes, flee. When doubt attacks, fill your mind with Scripture. When discouragement rises, trust the sovereign God who is still at work. This episode calls believers to: Reject the world’s definition of success, Flee temptation without compromise, Saturate the mind with God’s Word, Trust God through discouragement and doubt, Intercede for those under spiritual attack, Call the lost to repentance and faith in Jesus Christ. True success is not getting everything you want. It is remaining faithful to Christ and His Gospel mission wherever God has placed you. Scripture Focus: Genesis 39:2 If today’s teaching stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don’t have to walk through it alone. Pastoral Care & Prayer Teams Our trained prayer partners and pastoral care team are available to pray with you and offer Biblical support. https://ltw.org/care Receive personal answers to your faith questions—anytime, day or night—at: https://myfaithassistant.com If you’ve been blessed by this podcast, please consider a tax-deductible donation to help extend this ministry—so another person can be encouraged, prayed for, and pointed to Christ. ❤️ Support Leading The Way: https://www.ltw.org/donate

Pastor Rick's Daily Hope - How to Get a Marriage Makeover - Part 3

In order to get a marriage makeover, you must deal with unresolved hurt. Listen as Pastor Rick explains the two ways to help heal your marriage of unresolved hurt and the three little words every married person must learn to say.

Haven Today - In Christ Alone

What’s the difference between a worship song and a hymn? It’s getting harder to tell these days, and maybe that’s not such a bad thing.