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Where do you turn when you need answers? In this powerful message from How God Works, Dr. Michael Youssef warns that the wrong advice can lead you away from God's Truth and into spiritual danger.

Following the sinful example of Ahab and Jezebel, King Ahaziah sought answers from a false god instead of turning to the living God. But the Lord sent Elijah to confront his disobedience and declare His judgment.

Dr. Youssef reminds us that God will not share His glory with idols, false gods, or human schemes. True wisdom comes from trusting His Word, not following the world's advice.

This episode calls believers to:

• Seek God's wisdom before making decisions,
• Reject ungodly counsel and spiritual deception,
• Repent of self-reliance and disobedience,
• Pray faithfully for their families,
• Leave a legacy of faith and obedience.

Jesus Christ alone has the power to break Satan's chains and set His people free. When we seek His guidance and follow His Word, we build lives grounded in eternal Truth.

Scripture Focus: 2 Kings 1:1–18

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Our God can calm storms, create storms, part the waters of the Red Sea. He can make time literally stand still, He can raise the dead, and cause the deaf to hear. So what is it that you need today? Glad you’re along for A NEW BEGINNING as Pastor Greg Laurie helps us see nothing is impossible for the Lord. And He invites us to come to Him in prayer. He bids us to “ask, seek, and knock.” And when our petitions intersect with His willingness, big things can happen!

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When Christians think about faithful stewardship, generosity often comes to mind first. We ask how much we should give, where our gifts should go, and how we can use our resources to bless others. But what about the money we don't give away?

Faithful stewardship extends beyond charitable donations. It includes our savings, investments, businesses, and everything else God has entrusted to our care. And that raises an important question: How can we use all of our resources, not just what we give, to advance God's purposes?

Aimee Minnich, Co-Founder, Chief Impact Officer, and General Counsel of the Impact Foundation, helps Christians explore that question by aligning their investments with their faith to promote human flourishing.

Traditionally, Christians have approached generosity by asking three questions: What should I give? How should I give? And where should I give?

Minnich believes there's a fourth question worth considering: What would God have me do with everything I own before I give it away?

If we believe that God owns everything and that we're simply stewards of His resources, then our responsibility extends to every financial decision we make. This doesn't diminish the importance of charitable giving. Generosity remains an essential expression of God's grace at work in our lives. But giving is part of a much larger stewardship responsibility.

Our savings, investments, and businesses are also opportunities to honor God. Rather than separating the money we give from the money we keep, we can begin viewing everything He's entrusted to us through the same lens of faithfulness.

Businesses are often evaluated primarily by their ability to generate profits, create jobs, and provide goods and services. While those are important contributions, Minnich encourages Christians to recognize that business can accomplish something even greater.

Consider the opportunities businesses create for employees to use their God-given abilities, for customers to receive valuable services, and for communities to experience economic stability.

When a company treats its employees with dignity, serves customers with integrity, and develops products that genuinely improve people's lives, its daily operations can reflect biblical principles.

In other words, a business doesn't have to wait until it distributes its profits to make a meaningful difference. The work itself can become an expression of loving our neighbors. This perspective also helps us understand why charitable giving and investing should be viewed as complementary approaches rather than competing priorities.

Charity is essential, especially when people face immediate needs. When someone is hungry, providing a meal can be a direct expression of Christlike compassion. During disasters, famines, and other crises, charitable assistance can save lives. But lasting economic transformation may require something more.

Minnich recalls visiting a small village in southern Ethiopia near the Kenyan border. Famine, drought, and political instability had left residents struggling to survive. Emergency assistance provided food that literally saved lives. Yet as time passed, the community also needed opportunities for employment, training, and economic independence. That's where business can play an important role.

By creating sustainable jobs and equipping people with valuable skills, businesses can help communities build toward long-term flourishing. Charity responds to urgent needs, while investment can help develop lasting opportunities. Both have an important place in faithful stewardship.

If businesses can contribute to human flourishing, then the investments we make in those busine

God’s provision often arrives at the very last moment.

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Stepfamily life comes with unique challenges – and Laura Petherbridge understands them firsthand as both a stepdaughter and a stepmom. She addresses common questions about co-parenting, step-siblings, and what “blending” really looks like in everyday life. Drawing on her one-of-a-kind resource, Stepfamilies of the Bible, Laura shares timeless wisdom to encourage and equip your unique family.

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Overcome Common Challenges in Blended Families -- Join Smart Stepfamilies founder Ron Deal for this series of seven short videos. He’ll offer insightful, practical tips to help you and your loved ones experience harmony in your household.

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You found your person. So why do you still feel so alone? Loneliness in marriage can turn your spouse into your therapist, best friend, and entire support system. That's a heavy load for two people. FamilyLife president Luke Middendorf and his wife Kristina join Dave and Ann Wilson on FamilyLife Today to share how isolation, resentment, and one painfully honest conversation exposed what their marriage was missing.

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