RZIM: Just a Thought Broadcasts

Life is sacred. The Bible says we are made in the image of God and that fact gives value to every human being. Yet for those who don't believe in God they are missing out on the connection between the sacredness of life and consequently the meaning of life as Ravi Zacharias explains on today's program.

Skeptics are directing their attacks against the validity of belief in God based on the moral argument. Today on Just A Thought Ravi Zacharias describes the success at which skeptics have attacked other arguments for the existence of God and now are focusing their attack on the existence of morality that demands a transcendent being as its source.

There is a balance in the christian church that needs to be maintained, some churches lean toward the intellect and reason while others emphasis emotional worship. The christian needs to take all these components of life: the spiritual, physical and intellect and put them together in a way that maintains a balanced life.

Speaking from experience Ravi Zacharias describes some of the challenges that leaders face: tough decisions, sleepless nights and stress resulting in a physical toll on the body. It is because of these challenges that he encourages us to pray for the leaders in our lives.

In this existence with its myriad threads that form the tapestry of our life the question about how this all works together and how God is involved in the mix often forms. On today's Thought Ravi Zacharias suggests that a study of how God works provides the answers to this nagging question.

There are obstacles and trials that people face in their lives, even to the point of disability. Today on Just A Thought Ravi Zacharias describes how, with the proper perspective and dependence, those disadvantages can be turned into advantages.

The mark of a true Christian is that he is an imitator of Christ in every aspect of his life. Unfortunately the model of Christ's purity is not always emulated and today on Just A Thought Ravi Zacharias describes the results when this is lacking.

The lure and attraction of media and entertainment is very powerful for younger audiences. The danger is that there is a powerful message and philosophy hidden in the entertainment which is influencing minds.

Jeremiah called the nation of Israel to something more and he had a vision given to him by God. Ravi Zacharias describes this same vision for today's world and culture: a desire for revival.

On today's Thought Ravi Zacharias describes how, the given the choice, Old Testament Lot chose to go east and Abraham went west. He draws a corollary for Christians today with the challenge "When the world is heading east are you willing to go West...to take that stand that is completely and radically different?"