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It was one of those winter nights that chills you to the bone - cold temperatures, a brisk north wind, a freezing rain, some snow. Our friends were inside their house, and their horses were inside their barn. Well, actually, three out of four of their horses were inside the barn. Cassie, their Shetland, was standing outside for some strange reason. So as our friends looked out their window, they saw this pitiful scene: one lone horse under a barn light, standing there with the freezing rain and snow pounding down on her, forming ice on her mane. Now, her horse friends were all smart enough to be in their nice warm stalls, but, oh no, not Cassie.

I'm Ron Hutchcraft and I want to have A Word With You today about "In the Cold When You Could Be Warm."

That horse chose to stand out in the cold - when all the time she could have been in the warm place that had been provided for her. You know in some ways, a lot of people are making that same mistake - maybe you.

In a way, maybe you feel as if you've been standing out in the cold for a long time. There's this loneliness that no relationship has satisfied, this confusion, this gnawing sense of uncertainty and insecurity, this emptiness that never seems to go away no matter what you've filled yourself up with. Emotionally, spiritually, it's as if you're out in the chilling wind and the freezing rain. But you don't have to be. There's a warm place that's been provided for you, but you have got to step inside. In fact, this very day, I believe Jesus Christ himself may be beckoning you to come in where it's warm.

Listen to His invitation. It's our word for today from the Word of God in Matthew 11:28 - "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." If we're "weary and burdened" it may be because we haven't come to Him. It could be that Jesus has been asking you to come to Him for a long time but you've never responded. He's been waiting to answer your loneliness with His unloseable love, to turn your confusion into a sense of knowing why you're here and where you're going. He wants to replace that uncertainty with this unshakeable peace, to fill that emptiness in your heart with the relationship with Him that you were made for. But you're still in the cold because you've never really come inside where Jesus is.

There are actually five things you can do with the man who died to pay for your sins. You can just outright reject Jesus. You can ignore Jesus, pushing Him to the margins for other pursuits. You can postpone Jesus - you'll get around to Him someday. You can agree with Jesus - believing everything you've ever been told about Him. Or you can commit yourself completely to Jesus. Four of those five responses end the same place - out in the cold, now and forever. Only one leads to heaven: giving yourself to Jesus. Yes, it's possible to agree with everything about Jesus and yet never have given yourself to Him. It's about commitment, not agreement.

Today, though, He's close to you. He's where you are, and He's whispering, "Come to me...I will give you rest." Today you can begin your relationship with Him by saying, "Jesus, you died for me and I'm giving myself to you for now and forever." That's when you receive what He's been waiting to give you all these years. If that's what you want, we would love to help you begin your love relationship with Jesus. That's why our website is there. That's why I encourage you to go there today. It's ANewStory.com.

You've been out in the cold long enough. There's no need for you to be out there any longer. You're so close to the warmth and the safety of belonging to Jesus Christ. Today, won't you come inside?

Janet’s daughter, Sarah, Vice-President of Defending Education, will join us to give us an update on some of the battles going on in classrooms and on campuses all across the country. Why was a federal lawsuit just filed against Missouri State University and their “bias response” policy? And, do most teachers (and parents) know how much money the national teachers’ union have contributed to far-left organizations? Learn the answer to these questions and more on today’s broadcast.

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You may think you’re being a good Christian because you’re trying to imitate God. But are you doing it because you adore him? In this message from the “Love Incorruptible” series, Pastor J.D. shows us why, when we experience the beauty of the gospel, we are compelled to walk in love, light, and wisdom—not in order to become a child of God but because as his beloved children, we can’t help but want to be like him.

Many people are smart, but not so many are wise. Dr. Tony Evans explains that the difference between the two is dramatic and can have a greater impact on your life than possessions or success combined.

Economic headlines can rattle our confidence. Markets fluctuate, layoffs make news, and inflation or recession fears can create a sense of instability. When uncertainty rises, fear often follows—and fear can drive financial decisions we later regret.

But while the economy changes, God’s wisdom does not. Scripture offers steady guidance that helps us respond with clarity instead of anxiety. 

In today’s conversation, financial teacher, author, and co-founder of Kingdom Advisors, Ron Blue, shared with us timeless principles for navigating uncertain times with confidence rooted in the Lord.

According to Ron Blue, much of our financial stress comes down to one word: uncertainty.

When people feel like circumstances are outside their control, anxiety often increases. Daily headlines about markets, job losses, or global instability can make us feel like something urgent must be done immediately.

That pressure can lead to emotional rather than wise decision-making. Rather than acting from fear, believers are invited to remember that while circumstances may shift, God remains faithful. As Scripture reminds us:

“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” (Hebrews 13:8)

One of the greatest ways to reduce fear is to have a plan.

Without a plan, every headline can push us into reaction mode. We may feel tempted to sell investments too quickly, take on debt to maintain our lifestyle, or abandon long-term goals because of short-term concerns.

But when we follow wise, biblical principles, we gain perspective. We can step back, think clearly, and make decisions based on truth rather than emotion. A plan does not remove every challenge, but it provides direction when emotions run high.

Ron Blue highlighted four foundational principles that remain effective in both strong economies and difficult ones.

1. Think Long Term

Financial decisions should be guided by long-term goals, not short-term fear. Temporary headlines should not determine permanent strategies.

Patience and perspective are essential parts of wise stewardship.

2. Spend Less Than You Earn

This is one of the most foundational financial principles. Living below your means creates margin, flexibility, and peace.

When income exceeds spending, you are better positioned to save, give, and prepare for future needs.

3. Build Emergency Savings

Unexpected expenses are not a matter of if, but when. An emergency fund creates liquidity when life brings surprises.

Even small, consistent savings can provide stability over time.

4. Minimize Debt

Debt increases financial risk by committing future income to past decisions. It can reduce flexibility and add pressure during already stressful seasons.

While not all debt is the same, reducing unnecessary debt is often a wise step toward greater freedom.

If you feel unsettled financially, start with a simple financial checkup:

Start small if needed. Small steps often create momentum, and momentum builds confidence. It’s similar to using a roadmap or GPS. When you know where you’re going and how you plan to get there, the journey feels less overwhelming.

Every generation has faced seasons of fear and uncertainty. Economic downturns, wars, political unrest, and personal hardship have always been part of life in a fallen world. What changes are the circumstances. What