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Acts 7:51‑53 – “You stiff‑necked people! … You always resist the Holy Spirit.”

Today’s devotion reminds us that extraordinary courage flows from ordinary faith in Christ.

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As the Taliban swiftly overran the Afghanistan government in 2021, and tens of thousands were trapped with no way to escape, many were isolated and desperate. Ordinary citizens jumped to action, including one young man who launched an Instagram campaign, raising $7 million to pay for chartered evacuation flights. “We’ve shed the political divisions in this situation,” he told a news outlet, “and really come together from all walks of life to rally together and save these people.” They chose to jump into the fray.

It’s not just Afghanistan. From skyscrapers to villages around the world, so many people are alone—enduring crushing sorrows. It’s stunning, however, to see God’s attention turned toward these places of suffering and hopelessness. Somehow, ultimately, in His own way and time, He will “deliver the needy who cry out, the afflicted who have no one to help” (72:12). And remarkably, one way God’s help arrives is through us. Psalm 72 refers to both King Solomon’s work and God’s work—and it’s not always easy to disentangle which is which. God is the rescuer, but He calls us to move with Him.

When we encounter injustice or suffering, we can join Him, moving right into the middle of the ruin. We can follow God and go into the places where no one else is there to help.

How much can you safely spend in retirement without running out of money? It’s one of the biggest questions retirees face—and for years, many have looked to the “4% rule.” But what if that rule isn’t as simple as it seems? On the next Faith & Finance Live, Rob West and Mark Biller revisit this widely used guideline and explore a more flexible, thoughtful approach to retirement withdrawals. Then, it’s on to your calls. That’s Faith and Finance Live . . . biblical wisdom for your financial decisions. That’s weekdays at 4pm Eastern/3pm Central on Moody Radio.

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SEGMENT 1

• Todd sits down to talk false teachers, the importance of church, and more with Justin Peters and Emeal Zwayne.

• Why do so many people follow false teachers who clearly exploit them?

• Most of those who follow false teachers aren’t just confused—they may be trusting a completely different gospel.

SEGMENT 2

• Todd remarks that Justin represents a rare combination when calling out false teachings.

• Gentleness isn’t weakness—it’s power under control, and Scripture commands it.

• There are two dangerous ditches: ignoring error and obsessing over it. Are you falling into one of those?

SEGMENT 3

• Why do some truth-driven Christians still come across as harsh or combative?

• Real gentleness flows from remembering who you were before Christ saved you.

• Can people tell if you genuinely care—or if they’re just another “project” or argument to win?

SEGMENT 4

• There seems to be one common denominator between those Christians who struggle to grow and mature.

• Lone-ranger Christians often become the harshest, most unteachable voices.

• Beautiful things happen when you actually combine Scripture, community, and obedience.

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Ministry gets messy — and so does life. In this message from Deuteronomy 21:1–14, Dr. John works through two of the messier laws in Israel's legal code: what to do when a murder goes unsolved, and how to treat a woman captured in war. Far from brushing past the difficulty of these passages, he unpacks what they reveal about a God who takes sin seriously, values every human life, and meets us not in our righteousness — but in the complicated mess our sin has created.

The Law and Holy Living: The laws of ancient Israel can feel distant and irrelevant to modern readers — but look closer, and you'll find they reveal something timeless about the character of God. In this series on Deuteronomy 18–26, Dr. John works through the detailed national laws given to Israel, uncovering what they teach us about justice, worship, and holy living — and pointing us to the one who came not to abolish the law, but to fulfill it.

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Betrayal is one of life’s deepest wounds—and Jesus said it would increase in the last days. This episode explores the pain, reality, and prophecy of betrayal, even among believers. Discover how to remain faithful and grounded when trust is broken.

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One person really can make a difference. And you don’t have to be famous to impact this world. Each day there are opportunities to take a stand, speak in truth, and extend kindness.

In this message, Pastor Chuck Swindoll teaches from 2 Thessalonians 2:13–17 on four principles for loving those in pain.

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