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In this TV Special, Dr. Michael Youssef warns that Western nations are surrendering Biblical convictions while radical political Islam gains influence through fear, cultural confusion, and spiritual compromise. Yet the answer is not hatred or retreat. Believers must stand on the inerrant Word of God, proclaim Jesus Christ as the only Savior, and refuse every ideology that denies His deity and Lordship. As this program exposes the dangerous alliance between progressivism and Islamism, Christians are called to repent of silence, intercede for nations and leaders, and boldly carry the Gospel to all who are lost. Christ alone can save, transform hearts, and bring true freedom!

The Church does not exist to preach popular ideas, human philosophies, or a Jesus reshaped by culture. We preach Jesus Christ as Lord.

In this urgent message, Dr. Michael Youssef calls believers back to the inerrant Word of God and the full Biblical Truth about Christ. Jesus is not merely a teacher, moral example, or religious figure. He is eternal God in human flesh—the sinless Savior who died for sinners, rose bodily from the grave, ascended to Heaven, and will return in power and glory.

Salvation cannot be earned through works, religious knowledge, or sincere feelings. It is received through repentance and faith in Jesus Christ alone.

This episode calls believers to:

• Reject false and diluted gospels,
• Refuse cultural compromise,
• Stand firm on the authority of Scripture,
• Intercede for those trapped in deception,
• Proclaim Christ without fear or apology,
• Live under the Lordship of the risen King.

The message has not changed. The mission has not changed. We preach Christ.

Scripture Focus: 2 Corinthians 4:4-5

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Today on special edition of A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie and Pastor Chuck Swindoll sit down for a rare, revealing conversation.

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Having an emergency fund is an important part of wise financial stewardship. But building one is only half the battle. You also need to know when to use it.

It can be tempting to dip into emergency savings whenever an unexpected expense—or even an especially appealing purchase—comes along. But if we use those funds too freely, the money may not be there when a genuine emergency arrives.

Proverbs 21:20 offers a helpful reminder: “Precious treasure and oil are in a wise man’s dwelling, but a foolish man devours it.”

The principle is simple: wisdom prepares rather than consuming everything today. Financial emergencies are inevitable. A tire goes flat. An appliance fails. A major medical expense arrives. A job disappears unexpectedly.

We can’t predict every expense, but we can prepare for them.

An emergency fund is one of the most useful tools in a healthy financial plan. We often think about the “offense” of managing money—earning, saving, investing, and making progress toward our goals. But we also need a strong financial defense.

A good starting point is an introductory emergency fund of around $1,000 to $1,500. That can help cover many smaller surprises without immediately turning to a credit card.

Once you’ve paid off consumer debt and are taking advantage of any available employer retirement match, work toward building three to six months’ worth of living expenses.

That larger reserve protects against more serious disruptions, such as job loss or extended illness, and can keep an unexpected setback from becoming a debt crisis.

But once you’ve built that fund, how do you decide when to use it? Here are three questions to ask.

Does this expense need to be handled right now, or could you wait and save up to purchase it?

If something can reasonably wait, it probably isn’t an emergency.

When you’re uncertain, consider giving yourself some time before taking money from the fund. Waiting even 30 days may help you determine whether the expense is truly urgent.

Of course, some situations can’t wait. If your only vehicle breaks down and you need it to get to work, you may need repairs immediately. But if you have another vehicle available, you may have time to save toward the repair instead.

Urgency helps distinguish an actual emergency from an inconvenience.

The second question is whether the expense is truly necessary. This is where distinguishing between needs and wants becomes especially important.

Suppose your vehicle is no longer reliable. Transportation may be a legitimate need, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you need a brand-new car. A less expensive used vehicle might meet the immediate need while allowing you to save toward something different later.

An emergency fund is designed to protect you when essential needs arise—not to finance upgrades or purchases you would simply prefer to make sooner.

Finally, ask whether the expense was actually unexpected. There’s a significant difference between losing your job unexpectedly and realizing in December that you haven’t saved anything for Christmas.

Christmas comes every year. So do birthdays, property taxes, insurance premiums, school expenses, and many home and vehicle maintenance costs.

Those expenses may be irregular, but they aren’t emergencies.

Instead, consider creating sinking funds for predictable expenses that don’t occur every month. Setting aside a little throughout the year lets you prepare without raiding your emergency savings.

If an expense is urgent, necessary, and unexpected, then using your emergency fund may be entirely appropriate.

Passing all three tests doesn’t mean you should automatically spend whatever

Have you ever known someone with the ability to bring out the very best in others? Maybe a teacher or a manager at work? Would you like to know how to be that kind of person? Join Chip as he shares how to bring out the very best in people.

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