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What makes us unique in God’s eyes also makes us useful. Dr. Tony Evans explains what happens when we misuse that uniqueness—and how God can still redeem our story.

Some of the costliest financial mistakes are made in isolation.

When big decisions come our way, pride and pressure can convince us that we need to figure everything out ourselves. But God designed us to walk in community, and His wisdom often comes through trusted voices. Seeking wise counsel is not a sign of weakness—it is a key part of faithful stewardship.

Have you ever faced a financial decision that felt heavier than your confidence could carry?

Maybe it was whether to buy a home. Perhaps it was changing careers, helping aging parents, navigating a difficult season in marriage, or deciding how to prepare for retirement. In those moments, the questions come quickly:

And often, beneath all of those questions is the assumption that you should be able to figure it out by yourself.

But God never intended for you to walk through life’s biggest decisions alone.

One of the clearest themes in Scripture is that wisdom often comes through community. Proverbs 11:14 says, “Where there is no guidance, a people falls, but in an abundance of counselors there is safety.”

That is not only a proverb about leadership. It is a principle for everyday life—including our finances.

Sometimes we think wisdom is found only in personal research, spreadsheets, calculators, or online content. Those tools can certainly be helpful. But biblical wisdom is more than information. It includes discernment, humility, perspective, and the willingness to receive insight from others.

That is why Proverbs 12:15 says, “The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice.”

Notice the contrast: foolishness is not always recklessness. Sometimes it is simply refusing to listen.

Wisdom begins when we acknowledge that we may not see the whole picture. And that takes humility.

Proverbs 9:10 tells us, “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.”

To fear the Lord means recognizing that God is God and we are not. We submit our plans, our preferences, and even our financial assumptions to Him. We stop asking only, “What do I want to do?” and begin asking, “Lord, what would You have me do?”

That kind of humility also opens us to receive the people God may use in our lives.

Sometimes that person is a mentor who has walked through a season you are now entering. Sometimes it is a trusted friend who knows you well enough to ask hard questions. Sometimes it is an older believer whose experience can spare you from avoidable mistakes. And sometimes it is a professional advisor who brings technical expertise shaped by biblical values, such as a Certified Kingdom Advisor® (CKA®).

But ignoring wise voices can have destructive consequences.

Scripture gives us a sobering example in Rehoboam, the son of Solomon.

In 1 Kings 12, when Rehoboam became king, the people asked him to lighten the heavy burdens placed on them. At first, he sought counsel from the older men who had advised his father. They urged him to lead with humility and serve the people.

But Rehoboam rejected their wisdom.

Instead, he turned to younger voices that echoed his pride and ambition. Their advice was simple: be harsher, be stronger, demand more.

He followed their counsel, and the result was devastating. The kingdom was split in two. What began as a leadership decision became a national tragedy.

Why? Because Rehoboam preferred affirmation over wisdom. He chose voices that told him what he wanted to hear instead of what he needed to hear.

That temptation is still with us today.

Your kids are living in digital worlds, but are they safe? More importantly, is anyone bringing light into those spaces? Jonathan Ober and Frank Kuligowski are stepping into VR Chat and the metaverse to meet isolated, searching people right where they are. Discover how to navigate online gaming safely as a family and, through Christian gaming, reach a subculture desperately looking for real connection.

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The time to buy a fire extinguisher is before a fire starts. The right time to put on your seatbelt? When you first get in – before the car accident. The time to prepare for a crisis? When things in your life seem just fine. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us strengthen our faith for those seasons when our passion has faded and our spiritual tank has run dry. It's in those moments we realize how much we need a good, strong spiritual foundation.

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"For a good time, call home!" Pastor Ted Cunningham outlines the benefits of marriage, and encourages young adults to consider marrying sooner rather than later. He offers great advice for couples of all ages to help keep the joy in your relationship. 

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God has an agenda for you, a master plan that is more wonderful and more amazing then you could ever imagine. But in order to understand God’s agenda for YOU, you have to go back in time to discover the incredible connection between first century Christians and our modern church. Chip begins this series by exploring that fascinating connection, and showing you where you fit into the bigger picture.

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