While God created humanity with the capacity for deep emotion, subjective feelings must never usurp the authority of Scripture in a believer's life. We explore the profound danger of an emotion driven faith and emphasize that true worship, lasting joy, and decision making must be anchored in the objective truth of the Bible. Rather than relying on fleeting sentiments or mystical signs to discern God's will, Christians are called to align their minds with sound doctrine. By seeking wise pastoral counsel and trusting the unchanging promises of God, we can walk faithfully even when our feelings fade.

It was another week of abundant news stories and Jim was ready to present them to you from a Christian perspective. Here's a sample from the broadcast: --President Trump has insisted that the U.S. maintains total control of the Strait of Hormuz. --The U.S. has publicly rejected Israeli Defense Minister Katz's declaration that Israeli troops will remain in Southern Lebanon for the long term. --U.S. officials confirmed Wednesday that the U.S. military will finish withdrawing its troops from Iraq by the end of September. --A Syrian court sentenced ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Asaad and his younger brother to death in absentia for crimes against humanity and war crimes during Syria's 14 year conflict that left about half a million people dead. --The Trump administration has reached an agreement with Syria and Israel for the International Atomic Energy Agency to remove nuclear material stored at a covert site in Syria. --Pakistan's defense minister has called for Islamic nations to set aside their differences and join Islamabad's defense agreement with Saudi Arabia and Turkey to form a military alliance along the lines of NATO. --Colombia has become the second nation to recognize Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights. --The U.S. Senate adjourned last weekend after a long night of votes in a debate that resulted in a failure to pass the Save America Act. --Senate Majority Leader John Thune sent the Senate home for 37 days yet scheduled 11 pro forma sessions to block President Trump from making any recess appointments.

Christian weatherman's prayers on-air for safety in San Antonio; India's March for Life draws 5,000; Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is Democratic presidential frontrunner

Ask Sam - Passing the Faith to the Next Generation - Episode 83. Topics discussed include: Back to School - Wisdom for Parents, Students, and Grandparents. Passing the Faith - From Parents to Adult Children. Grandparents, Family Influence, and The Church. The Gospel, Family, and Practical Next Steps.

Ben Everson is a preacher, a musician and an encourager at heart. Ben has ministered in evangelistic crusades, Bible colleges and Christian schools, Bible and missionary conferences, camp meetings and other settings. Ben's lifelong mission is to see the local church refreshed and believers renewed through Christ-centered music and preaching. He and Frank Garlock have co-authored We Need Revival: Biblical & Practical Observations. He is also the author of the book, The Revival Nobody Wants.

Deflating the Myths of Inflation. We are joined by David McAlvany (CEO, The McAlvany Financial Group). Topics discussed include: The Foundation. Myth Busting. Top Myths. Inflation Winners and Losers. Faithful Stewardship and the Final Anchor.