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  • Be Still and Know Daily Bible Devotion - April 16th - Matthew 26:7
    Matthew 26:7
    While [Jesus] was eating, a woman came in with a beautiful alabaster jar of expensive perfume and poured it over his head.
    Things were hotting up. Jesus had launched a tirade against the religious leaders and they were now absolutely committed to seeing him put to death. We learn that they had a secret meeting at the home of the High Priest, Caiaphas, in order to plan this. Amid all of this ferment, we go to a home in the village of Bethany and meet a woman performing the most amazing act of devotion to Jesus.
    At the time, it was quite usual for a Jewish woman to carry a little alabaster jar of precious perfume around her neck. This perfume could be incredibly valuable, and in the Gospels of Mark and John, we are told that it was worth 300 denarii. That would be about a year’s earnings! It was a phenomenal act of devotion, and it is unsurprising that the disciples were shocked by what she did. They saw it as a terrible waste and reflected that the money could have been used to help the poor. But Jesus saw it very differently. He saw the woman’s extravagant devotion and said that her deed would be remembered wherever the good news was preached around the world.
    Love doesn’t do calculations. It doesn’t look for the cheapest way of doing things. It just loves. The woman’s act of love was absurd in financial terms, but she wasn’t trying to be sensible. She freely and joyfully poured out her precious perfume for love’s sake. When Jesus went to the cross, he did something which would seem incomprehensible to most people, but he did it because of his love for the world, and he invites us to pass on his extravagant love to those around us.
    Question
    What do you learn from the woman’s extraordinary generosity?
    Prayer
    Lord Jesus Christ, thank you for your extravagant love for me. Help me to pass it on to others today. Amen
    4 min
  • Bible Answer Man Podcast with Hank Hanegraaff - Great and Holy Tuesday 2025, and Q&A
    On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (04/15/25), Hank continues to highlight the days of Holy Week. On Holy Tuesday, we commemorate the Parable of the Ten Virgins as found in Matthew chapter 25. In this parable—this extended simile with extraordinarily sharp teeth—the coming of Christ is likened to the coming of the bridegroom to the home of his bride during the sacramental ritual of marriage. In the narrative of the parable, there are ten virgins—five wise and five foolish. The five wise virgins are illustrative of those who practice almsgiving and mercy. The five foolish represent those who selfishly squander God’s provisions upon themselves. In the end, the bridegroom arrives, and the five who were prepared went in with him to the eternal wedding banquet. And then, says Jesus, “the door was shut.” To the five foolish virgins who belatedly asked for the door to be opened, the bridegroom replied, “I tell you the truth, I don’t know you.”

    Hank also answers the following questions:

    My son struggles with knowing that he’s saved. He said that he’s prayed and prayed, but doesn’t feel like he hears from God. What can I say to him? Carol - Nashville, TN (15:53)
    I’ve had an anxiety disorder for many years, and nothing seems to be helping. I’ve read that micro-dosing LSD is supposed to help, but it’s not legal. Would this be biblical? Jodi - Snohomish, WA (22:15)
    29 min
  • The Bible Study Hour on Oneplace.com - The Inscrutable God
    Life is meaningless. Work, career advancement and wealth are meaningless. Play and pleasure are meaningless. So are knowledge and wisdom. If you take off the rose-colored glasses, this will be the world you find. But is this bleak picture really all there is? Tune in this week to The Bible Study Hour to hear Dr. James Boice talk about the source of meaning in life.
    To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29
    31 min
  • Win Today - Being Honest About Dishonesty

    Be honest.  Are you dishonest?  In the big things, the small things, the everyday things?  Coach Lydia Robertson calls out the truth about how dishonesty, even when used to enhance our self-perception, destroys it!  Be challenged and encouraged to live in God’s truth today and every day!

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    4 min
  • Back to the Bible Canada with Dr. John Neufeld - Eyewitnesses to the Resurrection: The Risen Jesus Builds His Church

    When we feel we've failed, it's hard to imagine God still calling us to His purpose. In this episode, Dr. John reflects on how the risen Jesus restored Peter after his denial, asking him three times, "Do you love me?" This moment not only restores Peter but also reaffirms his calling to lead the Church. Dr. John highlights how this act of forgiveness and commission reminds us that no failure is final in God's kingdom—our love for Christ should always lead to service and sacrifice.

    Eyewitnesses to the Resurrection: In this series, Dr. John Neufeld reflects on the life-changing moments that followed Jesus' resurrection. Through the eyes of those who witnessed it firsthand, we see how the truth of the empty tomb and the risen Christ began to reshape lives. From sorrow to hope, confusion to clarity, doubt to faith, this series invites us to consider how the resurrection still speaks to our own faith today. It is more than a first hand account of the resurrection. It is also a promise of hope for each one of us to encounter our living Lord.

    24 min
  • Faith & Finance - Time for Foreign Stocks to Shine? with Mark Biller

    For the past decade, U.S. stocks have stolen the spotlight. Fueled by the dominance of tech giants and ultra-low interest rates, American equities have outperformed much of the world—leaving many investors to wonder if there’s any need to look beyond U.S. borders. But history—and current market conditions—suggest it may be time to take a fresh look at foreign stocks.

    A recent article from Sound Mind Investing by Mark Biller outlines why international markets could be poised for a resurgence. From valuation gaps and shifting fiscal policy to global capital flows and post-COVID economic trends, several factors are aligning that could make foreign equities an important part of a well-diversified portfolio again.

    Let’s walk through the key highlights and insights from the article—and why this may be a wise moment to think globally in your investment strategy.

    Mark Biller is Executive Editor and Senior Portfolio Manager at Sound Mind Investing, an underwriter of Faith & Finance. 

    Why Should U.S. Investors Consider Foreign Stocks?1. Diversification and Market Dynamics

    Foreign stocks offer investors the opportunity to diversify—not just by geography but also by market behavior. While U.S. stocks declined by more than 4% in Q1 of this year, a common international fund used by Sound Mind Investing rose by over 8%. That kind of divergence underscores the value of spreading risk across global markets.

    Two decades ago, having 20% or more of your equity portfolio in international stocks was standard practice. However, as U.S. markets have surged over the last 14 years—outperforming foreign stocks by a factor of four—many investors have pulled back. History, however, suggests the pendulum could be swinging back.

    2. The Tech Bubble Parallel

    Remember the late 1990s tech boom? From 1995 to 1999, the S&P 500 rose more than 20% annually, driven largely by internet stocks. Sound familiar?

    After the dot-com bubble burst in March 2000, U.S. stocks stalled—gaining just 13% over the next 7.5 years. Meanwhile, foreign stocks soared, climbing 69% during that same stretch. Market cycles like this remind us that chasing performance can lead to missed opportunities elsewhere.

    3. A Price-to-Earnings Disparity

    Currently, U.S. stocks trade at a P/E ratio of around 26—well above historical norms. Foreign stocks? Around 16. That’s a significant valuation gap. While valuation alone doesn’t indicate when markets will shift, it does suggest that the upside potential for international equities is greater—especially if investor sentiment begins to shift.

    4. Post-COVID Spending and Sector Shifts

    COVID-19 marked the end of a 40-year trend of declining inflation and interest rates. Since then, we’ve entered a new environment with higher inflation and rising rates—conditions that benefit the more industrial, less tech-heavy composition of many foreign markets.

    U.S. tech stocks, dominant in low-rate environments, may not fare as well moving forward. Foreign markets, which lean toward traditional sectors, could outperform in this new

    25 min

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