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On September 22, 1959, a devotional article appeared in Our Daily Bread written by Dr. M. R. DeHaan. He wrote about how he yearned for a box of Cracker Jack candied popcorn. His intention was to relate it to the yearning for the Scriptures. But to his surprise, a few weeks later, boxes upon boxes of Cracker Jack popcorn began arriving at his office. His desire for Cracker Jack was satisfied by the loyal readers of his devotional.

Letting the practice of regular immersion in Scripture slip away is always easy. That’s why we need to yearn for something “sweeter than honey” (Psalm 19:10). The psalmist David encourages us to know that God’s words are “perfect, refreshing the soul”; they’re “trustworthy” and full of wisdom (v. 7). He explains that “the precepts of the Lord are right, giving joy to the heart” (v. 8).

Dr. DeHaan encouraged readers to make interaction with the Scriptures a habit, something they craved each day, just like sweet popcorn. It’s vital for us as well to develop a habit of meditating and reflecting on the Bible, and responding to its truths,  in a regular manner. As God helps us, let’s be like David who said, “May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight” (v. 14).

Have you ever wondered what happens to your debts when you’re gone? The truth is, those obligations don’t always disappear, and without a plan, your family could be left to untangle a painful financial mess. On the next Faith & Finance Live, Rob West looks at how debt is handled after death—and the simple steps you can take now to protect the people you love. 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 Mailbag Friday! You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers.

Segment 1

• Why has the Charlie Kirk assassination affected so many, so deeply?

Segment 2

• Thoughts on CS Lewis?

• Do deacons have to be married?

Segment 3

• Is it ever correct to claim that God told you something?

Segment 4

• How should we think about the importance of various doctrines?

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Listen to today's Laugh Again with Phil Callaway, "Connecting Points." Enjoy!

Sometimes what we think we want isn't the best God has for us. Dr. John explores Hebrews 12:18-24 and "The Better Gospel," contrasting the frightening revelation at Mount Sinai with the celebratory gathering at heavenly Mount Zion. While Israel received earthly promises like land and nationhood, believers inherit something far superior - the heavenly Jerusalem, perfect righteousness, and Jesus as covenant mediator. It's about recognizing when our earthly desires fall short of God's eternal plans.

The Jesus Effect: Faith in Jesus ought to make a difference in our lives. The good news is not simply a message of comfort or hope; the Gospel is a message of transformation! In this 10 message series, Dr. John teaches about the changes Jesus makes in our worship, conduct, and relationships. Listen to these messages and get ready to be changed.

Others may see you as someone you’re not but God is never fooled. He notices everything and knows if you’re a fake. When you stop trying to be someone else, you free yourself up to be who you are.

Tune in to hear Pastor Chuck Swindoll teach on sin, grace, and sanctification from Romans 6.

From the Series: Romans: The Christian’s Constitution

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In a world that feels fractured and frustrating, with so much stress and worry, can we still have fun? Is fun worth prioritizing when our schedules are packed and life is hard? Where do faith and fun intersect -- or do they? Annie F. Downs shares all the reasons you not only CAN have fun but SHOULD.

When we secured land to build our Ministry Headquarters, we barely noticed the barn that was standing on that land, until God blessed us with some truckloads of donated materials which needed a place to be stored. Suddenly, we were taking a second look at this old pole barn filled with hay. The center was the only part that had walls - walls with rotting wood. The east and west sides of the barn had no walls, just some rotting old poles holding up a makeshift roof. We asked a contractor friend if there was any hope for the barn - especially since some folks had said just to bulldoze it. The contractor said the rafters and the foundation were actually good enough that something might be able to be done.

Well, what followed was hundreds of hours of volunteer labor, a cement floor, the old wood and poles being removed, walls built to enclose the entire area - including the east and west ends, a second story and stairs were built, and we put on the truckload of shingles and vinyl siding that had been donated. Now, little did we know when we first started rebuilding that barn, that would also become our temporary Headquarters while our new building was being completed. Today, when people see this nice, vinyl-sided building which is fundamental to our ministry and the things that are produced there going around the world, when they see how useful that facility has become, and especially when they see the pictures of the dilapidated old thing it was at the beginning, it's nothing less than amazing!

I'm Ron Hutchcraft, and I want to have A Word With You today about "Repairing a Broken Life."

I know a Carpenter who does that with people! He takes lives that seem pretty wrecked, hopeless and too far gone, and He miraculously redeems them and rebuilds them into something no one ever dreamed they could be. Jesus is the Master Carpenter, and it might be that your life is ready for His miraculous renovating power.

In our word for today from the Word of God He describes our spiritual condition before the Carpenter comes. Ephesians 2:1-3 says, "You were dead in your...sins...we were by nature objects of wrath." See, God says all the things we've done in our life that He calls "sins" - every time we have done it our way instead of God's way - they have us under an eternal death penalty. God has to punish our sin, and the punishment is spiritual death forever.

But we're dead in our sins even before we die physically. That might be what you're feeling right now - this despair and hopelessness. Inside, you're kind of like our old barn. There are holes everywhere. You're about to give up hope of ever changing. You feel like it's all falling down. In your heart - maybe even in the eyes of others - your life seems ready for the bulldozer.

Hang on. Here comes the Carpenter. These verses from the Bible say, "But because of His great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead...By grace you have been saved, through faith." God loves you too much to lose you, so He sent His only Son, Jesus, to do the dying for all the sinning you've ever done. So you can be saved, like, rescued if you commit yourself to Jesus Christ.

The result is not just that you get rescued from hell. Jesus builds you into someone more useful than you could have ever imagined. A new you built by the Master Carpenter. It all begins the day you turn it all over to Jesus, which for you, could be today.

You can tell Him right now, "Jesus, I resign the running of my own life. I was made by You and for You. You died for every wrong thing I've ever done. Beginning this day, Jesus, I'm yours." Our website is about helping you get that relationship with Jesus started. Please go there today. It's ANewStory.com.

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