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If you’re wrestling with the feeling that God is not fair to allow the pain and struggle of your life, don’t miss this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman. Author and speaker Jennifer Rothschild became blind as a teenager and faced numerous obstacles in her adult years. If your life is not making sense and you feel God isn’t fair, hear her inspiring story on Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman.

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Read: John 1:45-46; 4:25-29

Michael stood on a stepstool so he could see over the grille to where his dad was working underneath the hood. “What are you doing?” he asked.

“I’m replacing the spark plugs,” said Dad. “Then it should run a lot better.”

“Cool!” said Michael. “Are you going to do anything else?”

“After this I’ll replace the brake pads,” Dad said.

“I want to watch when you do.” Then Michael thought of his friend down the street who loved cars. “Can Jason come and see too?”

“There should be room for both of you to watch,” said Dad. “Why don’t you go ask him while I finish up these spark plugs?”

Michael was so excited, he ran the whole way. He didn’t want to miss seeing anything.

Dad was ready to start on the brake pads by the time Michael returned with Jason. First, Dad removed a wheel. The boys stepped back to give him room. Then he loosened the nuts that held something called a caliper. The boys moved closer together to get a better view of the action. Dad then took off the brake pads and made sure each of them got a good look.

“See how thin it is right here?” he asked, pointing to the thin layer of material on the old brake pad. “It’s worn away from use. It’s dangerous not to replace it when it looks like this.” Then he held up a new one for them to see that was black and much thicker.

“Thanks for letting me watch,” Jason said after Dad had put the new brake pads on the wheels. “I’m sure glad Michael came and got me.”

Dad smiled at Michael. “You running to get Jason reminds me of the story in the Bible about Philip telling Nathanael to come and see Jesus.”

“You learn about Jesus at church, right?” asked Jason. “We don’t go to church.”

“Why don’t you come with us sometime?” said Michael. “We learn about Jesus and sing and hear stories from the Bible. Come and see!”

“Yeah, maybe I will,” said Jason. “I’ll ask my parents!”

After Jason left, Dad patted Michael’s shoulder. “I’m proud of you for inviting Jason to church. I hope he comes and sees how much Jesus loves him!”

–Bonnie Clarkson

How about you? Do you invite others to come and see Jesus? There are lots of ways you can do that, such as inviting friends to church, telling others what Jesus has done for you, or letting people see His love and kindness in the way you treat them. Not everyone knows who Jesus is or that He died and rose again to save us, and it’s our job to tell them. Invite others to come and see how much Jesus loves them and all He’s done for them.

Today's Key Verse: Come and see what our God has done, what awesome miracles he performs for people! Psalm 66:5 (NLT)

Today's Key Thought: Invite people to come and see Jesus

One of the most tragic figures in the Bible is King Saul. What can we learn from a life that began with such promise only to end so badly? Dr. Stanley gives a solemn warning—even seemingly small acts of disobedience can derail us from accomplishing God’s will.

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Sentenced to fifty years in a maximum-security prison, a sixteen-year-old girl sat in solitary confinement. Due to her age, she remained separated from the other inmates. For nearly a year, she had no outside visitors. During an outreach and baptism held at the facility, the guards let a ministry leader enter the girl’s cell. She heard the gospel, surrendered her life to Jesus, and asked to be baptized. At first, the team considered using water bottles, but then the prison staff shut down the entire facility and led her to a portable baptismal pool. As God’s people prayed, she wept.

Though God promises to judge those who reject Him, He also extends mercy to those who repent. He restores and protects those who trust in His name (Zephaniah 3:10-12). Repentance leads to redemption, because God Himself “has taken away” the punishment we deserve (v. 15). Hope resounds in the prophet Zephaniah’s words about God: “He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing” (v. 17).

So we can share the gospel with compassion and confidence, especially with those who may feel they’re too far from God. No matter where we are, what we’ve done, or how alone, forgotten, or unworthy we may feel, God loves and pursues us. Every person is within God’s reach.

If you asked someone about their biggest financial regret, you’d probably expect to hear about debt or investments. But for our guest today, it was something else entirely—not tracking his generosity. On the next Faith & Finance Live with Rob West, Dr. Art Rainer shares four compelling reasons this simple practice can shape your heart and strengthen your stewardship. Then, it’s your calls on various financial topics. 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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Segment 1

• Can false teachers be forgiven, or are they too far gone? – Eric

• My wife and I disagree about our church. While I love it, she says she’s unable to learn under our pastor. What should we do? – Anonymous

Segment 2

• Todd continues his comments on the last question about difficulties learning under a pastor, and what the right next steps are.

Segment 3

• Is “Todd” your real name? – Anonymous

• What happened to the “Too Wretched For Radio” segment with Phil Johnson? – David

• Do you have suggestions for books written by, or written about, the Puritans? – Marion

• There are so many promises from God in scripture. How can I know which ones apply to me as a believer today, and which ones are for different peoples or nations depending on the context? – Merry

Segment 4

• Todd continues his discussion of the Puritans, especially a book by Jeremiah Burroughs, “The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment”.

• How can I help someone who is in the midst of active psychosis? – Anonymous

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Just when Isaiah's harsh condemnation of idolatry seems relentless, the tone shifts dramatically to God's breathtaking mercy. Dr. John explores Isaiah 44:21-28, where God declares He has blotted out Israel's transgressions like mist and will never forget His covenant with them. This passage even names the Persian king Cyrus over 200 years before he would decree Israel's return from exile, revealing that our salvation depends not on our faithfulness, but on God's unfailing commitment to His promises.

God and the World's Idols: What are you really worshipping? In this series through Isaiah 40–44, Dr. John Neufeld explores one of Scripture's most powerful confrontations between the living God and the idols humanity creates. Writing to a nation facing exile and questioning whether their God has abandoned them, Isaiah paints a stunning portrait of who God truly is — His wisdom that needs no counsel, His power that never grows weary, His sovereignty over history itself.

Listen to today's Laugh Again with Phil Callaway, "Laughing in the Fog." Enjoy!