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Teaching his son to ride a bicycle, Andrew discovered, was frustrating. The five-year-old kept swerving to one side and falling. Realizing that this happened because his son kept looking to one side, Andrew had an idea. “See that pole?” he asked his son. “Just keep your eyes on it and pedal.” His son did just that, and this time he kept going and going!

The incident was a lesson for Andrew himself. Recounting what happened to his small group later, he concluded: whatever we fix our eyes on is where we’re headed. No wonder Hebrews 12:2 calls on us to keep “fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith.”

Life’s responsibilities and routines can draw our attention away from our spiritual walk, as can sinful habits and obsessions that entangle us (v. 1). But if we keep our eyes on Jesus and ask Him to help us put Him first in our thoughts, decisions, and actions, He’ll guide us in everything we do and say, enabling us to stay close to Him in the race on earth. This can be challenging, but God desires to help us fulfill the roles He’s given us. He will give us strength to endure and overcome anything that opposes our walk so we won’t “grow weary and lose heart” (v. 3).

Have you ever noticed how some people light up when they give, while others treat it like just another transaction? Maybe the difference isn’t in the amount they give—but in how God designed them to give. What if discovering your God-given charitable style is the key to finding joy in generosity? On the next Faith & Finance Live, Chris Gabriel visits Rob West to unpack the idea of W.I.S.E. Generosity. Then it’s onto 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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Segment 1:

• Methodist preacher goes viral for endorsing divorce in the name of “authentic self.”

• This message twists God’s Word and moves the goalposts on covenant.

• Jesus gave narrow reasons for divorce—yet culture demands limitless excuses.

Segment 2:

• The preacher doubles down—arguing against God’s design for marriage.

• His message: don’t stay in marriages that “aren’t working.”

• Marriage pictures Christ and His Church—God is not pleased with false preaching.

Segment 3:

• Thousands claimed “saved,” but the gospel wasn’t preached.

• A watered-down message reflects seeker-sensitive culture.

• The stakes are eternal—souls are lost when the full gospel is missing.

Segment 4:

• China unveils the first pregnancy humanoid—praised by many.

• Pragmatic arguments ignore reality: robots aren’t image-bearers of God.

• With AI poised to replace jobs, what happens to human purpose and economics?

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Have you ever felt a quiet sense of pride after giving, like you were just a little more faithful than others? On the next Faith and Finance Live, Rob West continues the “Why We Give” series with a hard but important topic: self-righteousness. When our giving becomes a way to elevate ourselves rather than glorify God, we’ve missed the heart of generosity—and possibly much more. Hear the discussion and ask your financial questions on Faith & Finance Live—where biblical wisdom meets today’s finances, weekdays at 4pm Eastern/3pm Central on Moody Radio.

Faith & Finance Live is a listener supported program on Moody Radio.  To join our team of supporters, click here.

To support the ministry of FaithFi, click here.

To learn more about Rob West, click here.

To learn more about Faith & Finance Live, click here.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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When life's troubles seem overwhelming, Psalm 34 offers hope rooted in David's desperate escape from enemy territory. Dr. John explores this beloved psalm, where David credits his deliverance entirely to God's faithfulness rather than his own clever schemes. The commentary reveals three secrets for godly living: finding true life through righteousness, facing trouble by crying out to God, and maintaining patience while waiting for deliverance. Though afflictions are many, God delivers the faithful.

Reasons for Worship: In a world of political turmoil, personal struggles, and the apparent prosperity of evil, where should believers place their trust? Dr. John’s series on Psalms 33–41 called “Reasons for Worship” explores God’s faithfulness amid life’s challenges. From David’s escapes to his reflections on the wicked, these psalms offer practical wisdom for trusting God, finding hope in desperate circumstances, and keeping faith when evil seems to prevail. This series brings both comfort and challenge, pointing to the God who is completely trustworthy in every season.

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