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Why would someone raised as a Muslim decide to follow Jesus? What cost would you be willing to pay to be publicly aligned with the Son of God in a hostile nation? Join us for a riveting conversation with Brother Rachid, a man who is passionate about sharing the Gospel with people living in the Middle East.

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There’s no way to navigate from here to heaven without going through Jesus Christ. Dr. Tony Evans explains why grace is the road that gets us there—and why trying to earn what God freely gives only leads us the wrong direction.

“God is not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance.” You can find those reassuring words in Second Peter chapter 3. And when a culture seems intent on its own destruction, sometimes God’s hand moves in miraculous ways. It’s happened before in the history of our country, and today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie says it can happen again. But we play a part in bringing it to pass. Glad you’re along for a fascinating series that launches today.

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“Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” — Matthew 6:21

Long before Scripture speaks about budgets, investments, or generosity, it asks a deeper question: What do we truly value?

Jesus’ words in Matthew 6:21 aren’t merely financial advice. They reveal a profound spiritual reality. Our treasures—what we prioritize, pursue, and protect—reveal the direction of our hearts.

Understanding this truth reshapes the way we think about money, wealth, and ultimately, life itself.

Step into any office, business, or marketplace, and you’ll see it quickly: everyone is pursuing something.

For some, the pursuit is wealth. For others, it’s freedom, comfort, reputation, or security.

When you peel it back, treasure shows up in the things we sacrifice for, dream about, and worry over. Money often sits at the center of this pursuit because it seems to promise everything we desire. If we have enough, we imagine we’ll finally feel secure, prepared, and in control.

But there’s a paradox. The more we accumulate, the more we fear losing it. The more we protect it, the more anxious we become.

What once promised freedom slowly begins to feel like slavery.

The problem isn’t that money is bad. Scripture never teaches that. Money is simply a tool. The problem is that our hearts quietly ask money to do what only God can do: save us, secure us, and satisfy us.

That’s why Jesus spoke about treasure so often. Not because He opposed wealth, but because wealth competes for what belongs to God alone—our trust.

Many people assume the solution to the love of money is simply to give more. And generosity is certainly celebrated throughout Scripture. Giving frees us to participate in God’s work and bless others.

But Jesus never treated giving like a formula. Instead, He treated it like a diagnosis.

In Mark 12:41–44, Jesus watched as wealthy donors placed large gifts into the temple treasury. It must have looked impressive to everyone watching. But His attention turned to a poor widow who quietly dropped in two small coins.

To most observers, her gift seemed insignificant. But Jesus saw something different.

The wealthy gave from their surplus. The widow gave from trust. Her offering wasn’t about optics or recognition. It was worship. She treasured God more than financial security.

Jesus reinforced this idea when He rebuked the Pharisees in Matthew 23:23. They carefully tithed even their smallest herbs—mint, dill, and cumin—yet neglected “the weightier matters of the law: justice and mercy and faithfulness.”

Their giving was meticulous. But their hearts were misplaced.

If the act of giving alone could break the love of money, the Pharisees would have been the freest people in Israel. But they weren’t.

True freedom doesn’t come from giving more. It comes from loving Christ most.

Jesus tells another story in Matthew 13:44 about a man who discovers a treasure hidden in a field.

When he realizes what he has found, he joyfully sells everything he owns to buy the field. Notice what’s remarkable about this story: the man isn’t grieving his loss.

He’s thrilled. Why? Because he finally sees clearly what is truly valuable. He isn’t losing—he’s gaining.

That’s what happens when Christ becomes our treasure. Everything else falls into its proper place.

Wealth becomes a tool instead of a master. Enjoyment becomes gratitude rather than entitlement. Generosity flows from joy instead of guilt.

Stewardship becomes participation in God’s work instead of anxiety about our own future.

But the story of treasure doesn’t end there. While humanity was searching for treasure, the greatest tre

Melanie Shankle shares how childhood trauma and a “mean girl” mom affected her life, marriage, and motherhood, bringing a message of hope and healing in Jesus Christ.

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When grief, hidden pain, and addiction collide, even strong marriages can crack. Ron and Nan Deal share their searing journey through loss, an alcoholic spouse, and buried marriage secrets that nearly destroyed them. From Nan’s yoga-mat surrender to God’s radical grace, they reveal how confession, trust-building, and God’s mercy restored hope, intimacy, and passion after decades of struggle. Courage, honesty, and faith show the path to true redemption.

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