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Strength for the Day #216

The spacecraft Cassini was launched on a twenty-year mission to study our solar system, particularly the planet Saturn.

Cassini gathered data about Saturn’s core and gravitational forces to try and explain how Saturn can have such a strong magnetic field. You see, magnetic fields lose energy over time, and Saturn is thought to be billions of years old, so it should have a weak magnetic field. Evolutionists thought maybe something called a dynamo kept it working but Cassini showed that won’t work.

Saturn’s magnetic field is strong because the planet’s young, created by God just a few thousand years ago.

Sometimes prayer feels unanswered, leaving us wondering if God is listening. In this honest and relatable message, we explore the moments when heaven feels silent and answers don't come. Through Paul's experience with a "thorn in the flesh," we discover that God's grace isn't just enough—it's powerful in our weakness. Even when life leaves us feeling stuck, unheard, or confused, we can find strength in knowing that God is still at work. Don't give up—God's not done.

Think about the excitement of receiving an invitation. Perhaps it was an offer you’d been waiting for. But when you read the fine print, you realized you weren’t prepared to accept. Pastor Nick Gatzke introduces us to a young man who received such an offer and what his story teaches us about the kingdom of God.

Does your teen seem uninterested in school, unwilling to take responsibility or content to spend the day doing nothing? Before you label them lazy, consider what might be happening beneath the surface. Mark and Wayne explore the reasons teens lose motivation, including emotional overwhelm, depression, substance use and family conflict. Mark shares ways to identify the underlying issues, establish appropriate expectations and help teens develop the internal drive they need to move forward. You'll also hear from a Heartlight teen who shares how family struggles, declining grades, depression and substance use contributed to his downward spiral — and what has helped him begin making positive changes. Tune in to discover how to move beyond nagging and frustration to help your teen take responsibility, regain a sense of purpose and become more engaged in life.

Chances are your teen has motivations — they just may not be the same as yours! In this article, you learn what really motivates your teen and how to move them toward productivity: bit.ly/5-things-to-know-about-your-unmotivated-teen

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