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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.

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 giving style is the key to finding joy in generosity? Today, Chris Gabriel joins us to unpack the idea of W.I.S.E. Generosity.

Chris Gabriel is a philanthropic leader and financial advisor with over 30 years of experience. A Yale and Oxford graduate, he created the WISEgenerosity framework to help individuals and institutions give well. Chris leads a thriving wealth management practice and is the author of WISEgenerosity: A Guide for Purposeful and Practical Living and Giving.

Generosity isn’t just about giving money—it’s about connecting your giving to your God-given identity and calling. Generosity is an essential virtue of a life well lived. It’s also perhaps the aspect of God’s nature that’s closest to our own. We’re made in His image, and that means we’re made to give.

While many Christians feel a tug toward generosity, few know how to give in a way that aligns with their values, financial situation, or spiritual identity.

God plants seeds in our hearts, but we also have a responsibility to be wise stewards of our resources. WISEgenerosity is designed to help people take those seeds and apply them intentionally based on their unique circumstances.

The heart of the book is captured in the acronym W.I.S.E., which stands for:

• Well-Grounded – Giving that is both spiritually rooted and practically planned. It’s based on God’s truth, but also on the real resources and capabilities you have.
• Inspired – This is where giving intersects with personal identity. We each have a unique calling from God, and when our giving aligns with that, it becomes deeply meaningful.
• Satisfying – Generosity brings joy when it flows from being grounded and inspired. The blessings are bountiful, not just for others, but for the giver.
• Effective – This is about wise stewardship—giving in a way that meets real needs and aligns with God’s purposes in the world.

One of the most powerful tools is the Personal Giving Identity (PGI). Much like a personality test, the PGI helps individuals uncover their unique generosity “type” and how it connects to biblical truths.

There are four generosity personalities:

1. Focused Givers – Like Joseph, they’re results-driven and strategic.
2. Expressive Givers – Like David, they’re creative and people-oriented.
3. Considerate Givers – Like Ruth, they’re relational and emotionally attuned.
4. Disciplined Givers – Like Daniel, they’re measured, analytical, and intentional.

Each of these biblical characters reflects traits we see in modern givers. When we understand our PGI, we can give in a way that’s aligned, impactful, and joyful.

The PGI tool doesn’t stop with individuals. Couples can benefit from it too. The spousal comparison tool helps partners understand each other’s giving styles and how to complement one another in shared generosity.

God brings couples together to align their capabilities and calling. Understanding how we each approach giving can deepen unity and effectiveness in our marriages.

While spontaneous giving is beautiful, we also should embrace strategic and systematic g

Are you struggling to get past a hurt or injustice that has happened in your life? Maybe with a spouse? A child? Or a close friend? Do you wish you could just move on, but you don’t know how? Chip encourages us with a very simple but profound way to begin to live and love again.

• 4 words drive our lives, our schedules, our relationships, and our souls...

Bigger - Better - Faster - More

• Is it really possible to break free of our high speed, high pressure, high demand, guilt producing dis-ease of our complex lives?

1. What do you want to be known for?
2. If you could only be known for one thing, what would it be?

• 1 overarching principle:

Anything minus LOVE = Nothing

Everything minus LOVE = Nothing

1 Corinthians 13:1-3

• Summarizing love’s supremacy

Performing in your world with the greatest gifts and abilities…without love MEANS nothing!

Possessing the best, the finest, the most amazing things you can imagine …without love you BECOME nothing!

Sacrificially providing for those you love, the greatest cause on earth…without love PROFITS you nothing!

• A prescription for transformation

Rx1 – Focus

Rx2 – Love more!

Rx3 – Redefine success

• If love is the answer, what is love?

What it’s not & What it is (described in 1 Corinthians 13:4)

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Moving Beyond Your Past … that’s our topic today on Bold Steps with Pastor Mark Jobe. Last time, Mark started a message titled, Moving Beyond Your Past … and today as we move ahead in our study from the book of Exodus, we’re going to learn how to move forward … past the binding cycles in our family history to create a new culture.

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

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Your husband confessed that he kissed another person while he was engaged to you. You were naturally hurt by this. But be glad that he wants to be open and honest with you. So be encouraged and choose to forgive him.

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An anti-religious group has asked for permission to intervene in the case to oppose the agreement. 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.

Psalm 69:16-17

Answer my prayers, O LORD, for your unfailing love is wonderful. Take care of me, for your mercy is so plentiful. Don’t hide from your servant; answer me quickly, for I am in deep trouble!

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