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In the final message of his series "The Gospel Alternative to the Cultures of Men," Dr. John Neufeld concludes his study of 1 Corinthians 7 by offering practical wisdom for choosing a lifestyle that honors God. He warns against letting marriage become an idol that divides our loyalty to Christ, encourages firm decision-making rather than endless wavering, and reminds believers that marriage brings lifelong permanency. Dr. Neufeld challenges Christians to develop "skill in living" that secures undivided devotion to the Lord.

The Gospel Alternative to the Cultures of Men: Being a Christian inevitably puts you in conflict with culture. In this three-week series, Dr. John Neufeld examines 1 Corinthians 5-7 to explore how the gospel creates a distinct counter-culture in the church. Addressing sexual purity, church discipline, and Christian identity, Dr. Neufeld challenges believers to live faithfully in a broken world—not by condemning culture, but by demonstrating Christ's transforming power through humble accountability, moral courage, and authentic community that offers hope to a watching world.

Join us on today's Bible Minute from Back to the Bible Canada.

Whether you’re the mother of a toddler or an angsty teenager, one thing we all have in common is the need for regular prayer. Hillary Ferrer and Julie Loos developed a habit of journaling prayers early on in their lives, which became the foundation for their prayer habit with their families. They share how raw, honest prayer is essential to navigating the ups and downs of the parenting journey.

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Your child needs you to help know who he is. Parents, spend more time affirming and encouraging your child for what he does right than for disciplining and correcting for what he does wrong. Children get security from their parents to know who they are, to like who they are, and to be who they are.

Whether you’re the mother of a toddler or an angsty teenager, one thing we all have in common is the need for regular prayer. Hillary Ferrer and Julie Loos developed a habit of journaling prayers early on in their lives, which became the foundation for their prayer habit with their families. They share how raw, honest prayer is essential to navigating the ups and downs of the parenting journey.

Here is a practical idea. Quarry from your Bible a list of the immutable qualities of God and press them into your heart. When calamity strikes, recite them over and over. My list reads like this:

He is still sovereign. He still knows my name. Angels still respond to his call. The hearts of rulers still bend at his bidding. The death of Jesus still saves souls. The Spirit of God still indwells saints. Heaven is still only heartbeats away. The grave is temporary housing. God is still faithful. He is not caught off guard. He uses everything for his glory and my ultimate good. He uses tragedy to accomplish his will, and his will is right and holy and perfect. God bears fruit in the midst of affliction.

Welcome this truth into your heart: Jesus understands. Grip God’s sovereignty and never let it go.

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75% of managers report that Gen Z is the toughest generation to lead, and 30% have fired a Gen Z employee within a month of hiring them. Can you relate? Gen Z is in the workforce and they're here to stay – so tune in to today's bonus episode of the Maxwell Leadership Podcast to learn how to lead them most effectively!

Join John Maxwell, Mark Cole, and Tim Elmore for a deep dive into Tim's newest book, The Future Begins with Z, and a powerful discussion poised to help you get the most out of your youngest team members and turn one of today's greatest leadership challenges into your organization's competitive advantage.

Key takeaways: 

• Meet them in the middle. While Gen Z brings fresh perspectives and intuition about the future, they also want guidance from experienced leaders. 

• Focus on meaning over money. While fair compensation is important, leaders can inspire greater loyalty by giving them meaningful objectives and the flexibility to tackle them creatively. 

• Open lines of communication. Gen Z wants to have their voice heard. 

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When God calls you, the Holy Spirit provides everything needed to accomplish His will.

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