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Jesus took on human form, was crucified, died, and rose again. However, if we only understand Jesus in these terms, we miss out on the greater truth of His nature. Join Rabbi Schneider as he shares how we should understand the eternal nature of Jesus.

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Today, Pastor Jack teaches that David is advancing God’s kingdom through his service. And, even though David is anointed, but not yet king, God uses him in a lesser way because of his faithfulness, and willingness to be available and obedient.

Whenever things aren’t going our way, we tend to isolate ourselves. Why do we do that? Why do we assume that when life gets hard, going through it alone makes it any easier? In today’s message, Pastor Chris teaches that God cares for the broken-hearted because He’s been broken-hearted. He cares for the hurt because He’s been one of the hurt. See, Jesus knows your pain. He knows what it’s like to be mocked, and He knows what it’s like to be abandoned. Don’t isolate yourself from Him.

Many teens today grow up believing they’re owed privileges and constant attention. Today, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd discuss how this entitlement is fueled by parents doing too much for them. Mark encourages moms and dads to shift the conversation — focusing not on criticizing selfish behavior, but on helping teens grow in independence, responsibility and real-world readiness. By setting new expectations and saying “no” when needed, parents help their kids mature rather than stay dependent. Ultimately, breaking entitlement is a gift that prepares teens for healthy relationships, future jobs and adult life.

If your teen is struggling right now, Heartlight, our residential counseling ministry, may be able to help. Learn more by visiting heartlightministries.org

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Responding to restlessness on the job, plus Dr. Henry Cloud on establishing boundaries, and wisdom with physical touch when dating.   

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Roundtable: Why Am I So Restless at Work?

We all experience restlessness with our jobs or chosen career paths. But how do we discern when restlessness is discontentment or fear versus a sign that we need to move on to something new? Our guests share their own examples of feeling the “career itch” and how they’ve dealt with it effectively.       

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Culture: Lessons From a Boundaries Expert

Are you a people pleaser? Do you assume you can never say no for fear of disappointing others? Do you resent those who walk all over you, even as you let them do it? Dr. Henry Cloud wrote the defining book on boundaries and joins us with instruction for taking back our lives from our own fear, passivity and boundary busting. 

 Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life  

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Inbox: A Word About Touch

Physical touch may be your love language, but guardrails are still biblical and wise, especially with someone you’re dating. What should you know and do to honor God in this area? Counselor Andrea Vidano weighs in.    

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The first time Jesus came, He came as a baby. But the next time Jesus comes, He will come as King of Kings and Lord of Lords! Dr. Robert Jeffress explains why the return of Jesus Christ is the hope of every Christian.

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James, the leader in Jerusalem, faced a world turned upside down. His message offers God's answer and resource for anyone facing crisis today.

The principle = “Don’t ask why, ask what.”

Three “what” questions survivors ask:

1. What can I control when my world falls apart?

2. What must I do to make it through today?

3. What hope do I have for tomorrow?

The answer = God’s sovereignty + goodness = He will take my worst circumstances and use them for my best if I will trust Him and not bail out of His spiritual maturity process.

I. The problem: sometimes we get “stuck” in our pain.

II. The solution: God promises help for those who are “stuck.” -Jas. 1:5-8

• God’s offer = supernatural WISDOM
• Our responsibility = to ASK
• God’s attitude when we come = OPEN & GENEROUS

III. The one condition: We receive God’s wisdom only when we “ask in faith, without any doubting.”

Conclusion: Four things you must do to get unstuck

1. Admit you’re stuck

2. Admit you can’t do it on your own

3. Ask God for supernatural wisdom

4. Be willing to do whatever God’s wisdom demands of you

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