Insert Preview

Concern turns into worry which then grows into fear, an all-too-familiar process. Coach Jon shares what you need to know and believe in order to change this unhealthy pattern in your life!  

As a thank-you for your support this month, you’ll receive a copy of Organic Outreach for Ordinary People by Kevin Harney. It’s a simple, practical guide to sharing your faith in everyday conversations—right where God has placed you.

Yours with a gift of any amount.

Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ.

God rescues David from the pit and sets his feet on solid rock, giving him a new song of praise to share. In this study of Psalm 40, Dr. John explores David's powerful testimony of deliverance, his insights about faith versus religious ritual, and his honest admission that new troubles are already emerging. This Psalm captures the realistic rhythm of Christian living—celebrating God's victories while preparing for fresh battles that require continued dependence on Him.

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.

It’s easy to believe that having more money would fix everything—that if we just had enough, life would finally feel secure, peaceful, and even meaningful.

From lotteries to luxury ads, our world constantly tells us that more wealth is the goal. But Scripture invites us to ask a better question: not how much money do I have?—but why do I want it in the first place?

Money itself isn’t the problem. Scripture never condemns wealth. But it does warn us about the heart behind it. The late Larry Burkett, a mentor to many in biblical finance, once said there are seven reasons people pursue wealth—and six of them can lead us astray. Why? Because when money becomes our focus, it often takes the place of God.

Before we talk about how to use it, we need to ask: What’s driving us to accumulate it?

Some pursue wealth simply because everyone else is. Whether from family pressure or cultural expectations, they chase money without asking if it’s what God wants.

Romans 12:2 reminds us: “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” God calls us to live in alignment with His Kingdom—not the world’s standards.

Others look at their neighbor’s lifestyle and crave the same.

Ecclesiastes 4:4 says: “All toil and all achievement spring from one person’s envy of another. This too is meaningless, a chasing after the wind.”

Envy leaves us restless—always reaching, never resting.

For some, wealth is a scoreboard. It’s not about having enough—it’s about having more than others.

But when competition drives us, life becomes a race, and people become obstacles. Philippians 2:3 offers a better way: “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.”

Kingdom living doesn’t play to win—it plays to serve.

Many tie wealth to identity. They want to be seen as successful, admired, and important. Even their giving can become a form of self-promotion.

Paul redirects us in 1 Timothy 6:17: “Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth … but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.”

Wealth isn’t a trophy—it’s a tool.

Some simply love money. They obsess over their accounts and fear losing it.

1 Timothy 6:10 warns: “The love of money is a root of all kinds of evil.” This isn’t about having money—it’s about being ruled by it.

Others pursue wealth out of fear. Wealth can create the illusion of safety.

Proverbs 18:11 says: “The wealth of the rich is their fortified city; they imagine it a wall too high to scale.”

But that security is imagined. Real peace doesn’t come from what we’ve saved, but from the One who holds us.

So, what’s the one God-honoring reason to build wealth? To give it away.

Generosity flows from a heart that sees money not as a possession to protect, but as a tool to serve. Jesus summarized this in Matthew 22:37–39: “Love the Lord your God … and love your neighbor as yourself.”

Dr. Justo González notes in Teach Us to Pray that when we ask for “our daily bread” in the Lord’s Prayer, it’s a communal request. If we have more than we need today, it’s not accidental—it’s providential. What’s in your hands may be God’s answer to someone else’s prayer.

St. Augustine put it this way

Are you tired of trying to find love? Or maybe just trying to keep love alive in a relationship? Could it be that you are missing a key ingredient in your life? Chip simplifies the secret to finding, keeping, and giving away love like never before.

When we are not deeply and personally loved in ways that make sense to us, we will settle for any number of “pseudo-love” substitutes . . .

• Affirmation from SUCCESS
• Adulation from FAME
• Temporary intimacy from illicit SEX
• Attention from APPEARANCE or POSSESSIONS
• Esteem from POSITION
• Security from WEALTH

The Source of Love:

• God is the source of love. (1 John 4:7-8)
• God deposits His love in His follower’s hearts through His Spirit. (1 John 4:13-15)
• When we are filled (controlled) by the Holy Spirit, the outcome/overflow is fruit. (Galatians 5:22)

How do we get it?

• God designed love to be birthed and modeled in our FAMILIES. (Ephesians 5:18-6:4)
• We often experience love most DEEPLY when we need it most DESPERATELY. (Romans 5:3-5)

How do we give it away?

• The Romans 12 Christian application – “Serving in Love”

Broadcast Resource

• Spiritual Simplicity Resources
• Message Notes

Additional Resource Mentions

• Small Group Resources
• I Choose Joy Book
• I Choose Joy Small Group
• True Spirituality Book

Connect

• 888-333-6003
• Website
• Chip Ingram App
• Instagram
• Facebook
• Twitter

Partner With Us

• Donate Online
• 888-333-6003

Today on Bold Steps with Pastor Mark Jobe … we’re learning how to move forward … even when it’s difficult. Have you ever been in a season where you’re not fully engaged?  You’re stuck and not operating with the energy you normally have?  In many circles, we call that season … a valley.  Sports teams and athletes need coaching all the time to motivate them out of slumps they find themselves in … and it’s no different for you and me. So many people are still working their way out of the slump … financially, relationally, emotionally, and spiritually. Join us as we learn about 4 key habits that can break us out.

Bold Step Gift: MOVING FORWARD AFTER MESSING UP: A NEW FUTURE WITH THE GOD OF SECOND CHANCES

Become a Bold Partner: https://www.moodyradio.org/donateto/boldsteps

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do we do when the 5 Love Languages don't seem to be working? Regardless of how your spouse responds to you, don't give up. Keep talking their love language and be patient with them. They may eventually come around.

Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/lovelanguageminute

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This case began when “five lawyers” on the High Court released the opinion that declared same-sex couples have the right to be “married.” Constitutional expert, lawyer, author, pastor, and founder of Liberty Counsel Mat Staver discusses the important topics of the day with co-hosts and guests that impact life, liberty, and family. To stay informed and get involved, visit LC.org.