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In 1692, Brother Lawrence’s work The Practice of the Presence of God was first published. In it, he described how he invited God into his mundane daily activities. Brother Lawrence’s words still challenge us to prayerfully seek God in everything we do, like mowing the yard, getting groceries, or walking the dog.

Each day, I take our dog, Winston, for a walk. My goal for him is to exercise. Winston’s goal? Sniffing everything. Calling this time “a walk” is a generous fiction. More often, we’re going for a . . .  stop. Lately, instead of getting frustrated by a lack of forward progress, I’ve been asking God to help me see these moments as a reminder that life is a lot like walking a dog. We experience God’s presence as we faithfully obey Him in life’s everyday activities, including their unexpected interruptions.

In Proverbs 6, Solomon offers a similar lesson, using the everyday, humble example of the ant to call us to work faithfully: “Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise” (v. 6). Solomon used ants as an example of everyday, patient labor (vv. 7-8).

Our relationship with God needn’t be compartmentalized into designated “spiritual” times alone, like church or a quiet time. Instead, as we faithfully obey Him, God invites us to see His divine fingerprints throughout each day.

Clean water changes far more than health—it restores dignity, opens doors for education and work, and points to the Living Water Himself. On the next Faith & Finance Live, Rob West and Aaron Griggs explain how clean water is transforming communities in Africa. Then, it’s onto your calls and questions. That’s Faith & Finance Live—where biblical wisdom meets today’s financial decisions—weekdays at 4pm Eastern/3pm Central on Moody Radio.

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Segment 1

• Global elites at Davos warn that “by-the-book” religions could be eliminated by AI.

• Let’s get real: AI can process data, but it can’t be human.

• We can KNOW that AI, machines, and robots can never possess the mind of Christ that believers do.

Segment 2

• AI will replace some roles—but not every vocation or calling will be effected.

• The real question young people must answer: where am I replaceable?

• If we don’t define categories and terms, technology will define them for us.

Segment 3

• Todd reads an intro and entire segment written by AI.

• If pastors use AI to write sermons, biblical shepherding turns into play-acting.

• The real cost isn’t just efficiency—it’s warmth, care, and actual, human, pastoral presence.

Segment 4

• AI has real limits—and real potential for human harm, especially in work and ministry.

• A chatbot can’t read a room, feel tension, respond in love, or function along lines of emotion.

• Final gut check: do you really want a relationship with a computer?

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More than forty years ago, Tim and Kathy Bush married but quickly discovered loving each other wasn’t enough. Each brought childhood traumas, abuse and addiction into the relationship, and their marriage was marred by lies, infidelity and secrets. Kathy’s breaking point was when Tim caught her entering into yet another affair at the 25-year mark in their marriage. Tim’s breaking point was the result of a perfect storm: his failing business, the terminal diagnosis of his brother and severe health issues due to anxiety. As a result, Tim and Kathy finally confessed everything to each other and began the process of learning to surrender everything to the Lord. Tim and Kathy offer practical advice about how couples can begin to heal and rebuild their marriages. They stress the importance of fixing yourself first before trying to fix your spouse. And they offer 8 intentional ways couples can help their marriages flourish.

Parenting has a sneaky way of poking every insecurity you thought you’d outgrown. Authors Adam and Chelsea Griffin of the Family Discipleship Podcast join Dave and Ann to uncover why comparison drains us—and how Christ’s steady love refuels patience, grit, and tenacious joy. With honesty, laughter, and a few wince-worthy confessions, this episode will remind all you weary moms and dads: You’re not alone, you’re not behind, and you’re loved more deeply than you think.

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