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What really happened on that first Easter morning—and why does it still matter today? This episode walks through the empty tomb, the confusion of the disciples, and the life-changing truth of the resurrection. Discover how Jesus’ victory over death offers forgiveness for your past, purpose for your present, and hope for your future.

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Feel so familiar with Easter…that it’s hard to deeply appreciate? Author David Mathis helps us marvel at wounds of unfailing love & decisive victory.

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The Christian life is tough to get started because it’s not just a new way of thinking it’s a whole new way of living. It’s like moving from darkness to light; from being self-centred to being like Christ. But as you persevere, the journey keeps getting better and better.

Join Pastor Chuck Swindoll as he presents what is continually appropriate and occasionally uncertain for believers (1 Thessalonians 5:16–22).

From the Series: Contagious Christianity

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When we finally graduate from childhood to grownup hood, we trade in some simple games for some complicated games. You know, once you get bigger, you have to learn all the rules of football, baseball, and basketball. And they can get pretty complicated. But I remember some of those uncomplicated games I played when I was little, like dive bomber. Yeah, simple rules. All you had to do was come in with your arm extended and knock the hat off the other guys head. That was pretty simple rules. Oh yeah, and try not to knock off the head with the hat. And then we played keep away. That was pretty simple. Keep throwing the ball back and forth and keep it away from the guy in the middle. That was easy. And dodgeball, Did you ever play dodgeball? You know, we'd play dodgeball when a bunch of us guys would get together and we had a good sized ball. And the object of the game was very simple. When another guy tried to throw that ball at you, you just tried to dodge it. In fact, we boys got pretty good at dodging. In fact, some of us still are.

I'm Ron Hutchcraft and I want to have A Word With You today about "Men Who Run."

Now, our word for today from the Word of God comes from Genesis 3, and I'm going to be reading from verses 7-10. It really introduces us to an interesting and often frustrating trait in a man, especially if you happen to be a woman. It's a trait that goes all the way back. Listen to this scene from the Garden of Eden, "Then the eyes of both Adam and Eve were opened and they realized they were naked. So, they sewed fig leaves together and made coverings for themselves. Then the man and his wife heard the sound of the Lord God as He was walking in the garden in the cool of the day. And they hid from the Lord God among the trees of the garden. The Lord God called to the man, 'Where are you?' He answered, 'I heard You in the garden and I was afraid because I was naked, so I hid.'"

Now, it's interesting. When God came to talk after that first sin, Adam grabbed Eve's hand and ran and hid. Did you know Adam is still running from substantial conversation...from confrontation. He's even running from talking with Eve. You see it when it comes to conversations about feelings, about personal and inner personal problems, or conflicts. Oftentimes, we're the great postponer. You know, a wife says, "Honey, we need to talk." So the husband turns out the light and says, "Yes, later, Baby." A child is showing signs of needing some guidance or correction, and Dad will put off confronting that as long as possible - sometimes until there's a heart wrenching crisis.

Men tend to avoid areas where they aren't sure of their competence. So, you know, we'll talk about activities, and achievements, and work, and sports, and politics. But many of us men are unsure of ourselves when it comes to deeply personal areas. So, we play dodgeball when it comes to talking about personal problems. And those things just keep growing until they explode.

As a man, I must, with God's help, resist this urge to run...to postpone...to live with the word "later" when it comes to significant conversation. So many human tragedies could have been averted if only a man hadn't put off dealing with problems and not let the sun go down on it. If we're going to be the leaders God has commanded us to be, guys, we've got to turn and face the issues. Discuss our deep feelings and solve problems while they're small enough to solve.

It's far more manly to catch what's thrown at you than to dodge it.

What impact has the resurrection of Jesus Christ made in your life?

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When I broke my upper arm, my friend Rex surprised me by shipping a care box of frozen soups with a beautiful silver ladle. I was deeply touched and kept the ladle long after consuming the soup. My arm has healed and dear Rex has since passed away but his gesture of love continues to express God’s love for me. Every time I lift the ladle, I thank God for His love to me through my friend.

Jesus gave us a tangible gift in the celebration of communion to help us remember His incomparable love for us (Luke 22:19). The apostle Paul reminded the Corinthians how Jesus broke bread saying, “This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me” (1 Corinthians 11:24). Then Christ “took the cup, saying, ‘The cup is the new covenant in my blood; do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me’” (v. 25). God’s lavish love is remembered again and again as we take the bread and lift the cup as believers in Christ.

Rex showed his love through the tangible gift of a care box, leaving a ladle to remind me month after month. Jesus loved us in the life-altering gift of His body sacrificed on the cross for our sins. He left us the practice of communion to remind us of His unchanging love.

Proverbs 14:15 states, “The simple believes everything, but the prudent gives thought to his steps.” In a world where scams are increasingly clever, readers are reminded in Scripture that precaution is not optional; it's a form of stewardship. On the next Faith & Finance Live, Rob West describes something that isn't just practical—it's spiritual: protecting the resources God has entrusted to us. Then, it's on to your calls. That’s Faith & Finance Live, where biblical wisdom meets today’s finances—weekdays at 4pm Eastern/3pm Central on Moody Radio.

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It’s Witness Wednesday! Are you prepared to see the insanity of radical subjectivity put to the test? What about our own consciences? Join Todd for real, on-the-street conversations about faith, truth, and Christ’s gospel.

SEGMENT 1

• Taj claims truth is subjective—until Todd exposes the contradiction.

• Being raised in a Christian environment does not make one a Christian.

• If you’re clearly guilty before a just God… how can we have real hope?

SEGMENT 2

• Peyton rejects design in the universe—Todd highlights the error with a simple analogy.

• Think you’re a “good person”? A quick test exposes lying, lust, theft—and a verdict you probably won’t like.

• If God already knew you’d sin, are you still accountable when judgment comes?

SEGMENT 3

• Tiernan was told by a Catholic teacher to leave Christianity and explore other beliefs.

• If God can erase your guilt, remove your shame, and give you purpose—what’s the reason that you’re rejecting Him?

• Is your conscience just psychology… or evidence that you’re accountable to a Creator you can’t ignore?

SEGMENT 4

• Tiernan rebuts Todd with the classic objection: the problem of evil. Can Christianity survive this?

• Todd reframes the gospel: not just escape from hell, but a complete rewiring of how you think, feel, and see reality.

• If Christianity answers guilt, suffering, purpose, and truth—what’s actually stopping you from surrendering today?

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