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Hope in the Night-Guilt

Angels delight in the salvation in which they play no part—except to see God's grace upon us. God gave the angel Gabriel specific tasks, and he obediently carried them out. In this message from Luke 1, Pastor Lutzer teaches practical lessons for us from the career of the archangel, Gabriel. In what ways should we be like angels?

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Erwin W. Lutzer is Pastor Emeritus of The Moody Church in Chicago, where he served as Senior Pastor for 36 years. He is a prolific author of over seventy books. A clear expositor of the Bible, he is the featured speaker on "Running To Win" and "Songs In The Night," with programs broadcasting on over a thousand outlets in the U.S. and across more than fifty countries in seven languages. He and his wife, Rebecca, live in the Chicago area. They have three grown children and eight grandchildren. 

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In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young explores the life of Joseph to teach how believers can endure betrayal, unexpected hardships, and waiting periods by trusting God, avoiding bitterness, actively ministering to others, and holding onto the dreams God gives, illustrating that God’s timing will ultimately bring restoration and promotion.

Moses is one of the most important figures in the Old Testament. But it was Moses' father-in-law who kept him from burning out while governing two million people. Today, Derek Thomas considers Jethro's godly counsel for leadership.

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When two faith-based financial institutions come together, the goal isn’t simply to grow in size—it’s to grow in Kingdom impact. That’s precisely what’s taking place with the launch of AdelFi Christian Banking, a newly unified identity shaped by a shared mission to honor Christ and serve His people.

Recently, we sat down with Aaron Caid, Chief Marketing Officer at AdelFi Christian Banking, to talk about how this merger came together, why the new name matters, and what it means for Christians who want their finances to reflect their faith.

According to Caid, the new name is much more than rebranding—it’s a declaration of purpose.

“Our new name and identity are a visual representation of what we desire to accomplish with the merger,” he explains. The name AdelFi is derived from the Greek word adelphos, which is used more than 300 times in the New Testament to describe brothers and sisters in Christ.

“That’s who we are,” Caid says. “Staff, members, and ministries—coming together as a family of believers to build a financial institution centered on Christ and dedicated to advancing God’s Kingdom.”

The addition of the phrase “Christian Banking” is equally intentional—a bold statement about who they serve and the mission that drives them.

The merger was completed on December 1, and throughout 2026, AdelFi Christian Banking will progressively roll out its new brand identity. Milestones include a new website in Q2 and an enhanced digital banking experience in Q3.

What happens when two long-standing Christian credit unions combine their gifts and experience? Caid says the result is far more powerful than the sum of its parts.

Both AdelFi and Christian Community Credit Union (CCCU) bring decades of ministry-focused service—over 125 years combined. Each also carries a unique tradition of generosity:

• AdelFi tithes 10% of its earnings to Christian ministries and mission-sending organizations.
• CCCU donates a portion of every debit and credit card swipe to Christian causes—over $6.5 million given to date.

“Together, we will amplify our giving,” Caid notes. “And with our union, we will form the nation’s largest Christian credit union, creating a digital-forward banking experience that honors God and meets members wherever they are.”

The merger also expands lending capacity for churches, ministries, and Christian businesses—allowing more Kingdom-minded projects to flourish.

Christian banking is still a small, often overlooked sector. But Caid believes this merger marks a turning point.

“Most Americans don’t even know a Christian banking option exists,” he says. “By merging, we’re aligning resources to create more awareness, more growth, and more impact.”

With AdelFi Christian Banking emerging as the clear leader in this space, Caid hopes believers increasingly see banking as an area of stewardship—not just convenience.

“Our desire is to be the go-to financial solution for Christ followers who seek to align their finances with their faith,” he says. “We want to help steward God’s resources to His glory.”

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