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The questions are in, your messages have been received, and it’s time for answers on this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman. Each month the New York Times bestselling author of The 5 Love Languages takes questions and comments from his listener line. This week, the final broadcast of 2025. Hear great questions about marriage struggles, the love languages and more. Don’t miss December’s Dear Gary broadcast on Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman.

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Read: Romans 3:23-25

Matthew lined up his first putt. He bounced his golf ball off the side wall, past the spinning windmill, and it rolled to a stop just a few feet away from the hole.

“Great shot, buddy!” said Dad. It was Matthew’s first time mini-golfing, and his dad was teaching him how to play. “That was a great way to start the game. My turn now, and then whoever is farther away from the hole after that goes next.” Dad steadied his shoulders, took aim, and swung.

Dad’s ball went straight through the tunnel, barely dodging the windmill blades. It kept rolling over the green turf, slowed to a crawl, and almost stopped before tipping into the cup.

“Wow, a hole in one! I can’t believe it!” Matthew exclaimed. He was sure he’d never be able to play like that.

“I admit, that was pretty cool. I didn’t think I was going to be able to do that,” Dad said as he reached into the cup to retrieve his ball. “It’s really tough to get a hole in one.”

“Do you think I’ll ever be able to do that?” Matthew asked.

“I’m sure you could, with practice. You even got pretty close on your first shot today.” They continued to play, and Matthew kept trying for his own hole in one, but he never quite made it.

“You’re right, Dad, getting a hole in one is a lot tougher than it looks. I don’t think I’ll ever be good enough.” Matthew sighed. “It’s like what I learned at church last week. We talked about how no one is good enough to get into heaven on their own either.”

Dad nodded. “That’s a really good point. Earning your way into heaven would be like getting a hole in one every time your whole life—only way more impossible! No matter how hard we try, we could never be good enough to get into heaven. There’s only one person who is.”

“Right. Jesus!” said Matthew. “He died on the cross so we wouldn’t have to be punished for the bad stuff we’ve done. The only way to get to heaven is to trust Him to save us.”

Matthew lined up his ball and putted, then gave his dad a huge grin as it went straight into the hole.

–Dylan Kraayenbrink

How about you? Do you think you can get into heaven on your own? If you’ve done even just one bad thing—like telling a little lie to your parents or taking something that’s not yours—you have failed. And the Bible says we’ve all failed to do what’s right. That’s why God sent His perfect Son, Jesus, to die for us. We can only get into heaven by trusting in Him. (To learn more, go to Have You Heard the Good News?)

Today Key Verse: As it is written: “There is no one righteous, not even one.” Romans 3:10 (NIV)

Today's Key Thought: Only Jesus can bring you into heaven

Do you pray for God to approve your plans, or do you seek to follow His?

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During a raging wildfire, a forest ranger saved a bear cub. At a recovery site safely away from those still fighting the inferno, he placed the rescued animal on the ground. Standing on its tiny back paws, the cub hugged the man’s calf. The ranger gently pried himself away. Mouth wide as if crying out in desperation, the little bear clambered and clawed in an attempt to remain in the refuge of his rescuer’s embrace. As the cub clung to his arm, the kind man relented and rubbed his furry friend’s head.

What if we pursued our ultimate rescuer—Jesus—with the same fierce desperation and confidence as the bear cub pursued and clung to the one who saved him from death?

All people God made need saving. The psalmist David confessed his need for a rescuer—God, who hears and answers prayers (Psalm 55:1-2). Admitting he faced troubles, threats, suffering, and fear (vv. 3-5), David pursued God with assurance. “As for me, I call to God and the Lord saves me,” he said (v. 16). “Evening, morning and noon I cry out in distress, and he hears my voice” (v. 17). David prayed continually. He believed God listened and trusted that He would rescue him “unharmed” (v. 18).

When we face difficulties or suffering of any kind, like David, we can cry out to God. Our loving Rescuer, who pursues us, hears and saves us when we pursue Him too.

High-yield savings rates have dipped a bit since early spring—but they’re still strong enough that locking one in for a season could be a wise move. After several quarter-point rate cuts by the Federal Reserve since March, savings yields have eased slightly. Even so, many online banks continue to offer returns far above what you’ll find at most brick-and-mortar institutions. On the next Faith & Finance Live, Rob West unpacks what that means for you. 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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It’s Mailbag Friday! You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers.

Segment 1

• What’s your take on Molinism? – Lora

• Is there a biblical difference between our heart and our soul? – Anonymous

• Are there theological implications to wearing our loved one’s ashes, like in jewelry? – Renae

Segment 2

• Do you think block parties are an appropriate method of evangelism? – Zachary

• Is it suitable for women to assume church leadership roles if there are no men available? – Zoe

• Is it okay for Christians to kiss before they’re married, like when they’re dating? – Jachin

Segment 3

• Can you baptize yourself if no one else is around? – Joe

• Bagpipes vs. pipe organs—does one glorify God more than the other? – Kayla

Segment 4

• If God’s grace is irresistible, do my bad attitudes even matter? – Anonymous

• Is it wrong to ask God to use suffering to save someone? – Grace

• Should I force my teen to read the Bible—or let them choose willingly? – David

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It took a long time and difficult circumstances to reach Adelbert, but the Word of God planted in his heart kept coming to his mind. He finally surrendered to God. Later, he fell away but was restored by his forgiving and loving God. So he warns believers about the danger of complacency.

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