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God is sovereign in history as well as in our lives. God is too beautiful, too pure, too wonderful, and too holy for us to adequately express who He is. In this message from Revelation 4, Pastor Lutzer shows us how God can redeem evil and suffering to display His glory and perfections. Imagine seeing planet Earth from the vantage point of heaven.

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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 calls believers to cultivate a lifestyle of genuine gratitude by recognizing and appreciating God's daily blessings, moving beyond selfishness, and expressing thankfulness through devotion, tangible acts, and written words, thereby becoming like the one healed leper who returned to thank Jesus and living consistently with a heart of thanksgiving.

Ten lepers were healed. Yet only one returned to thank Jesus. Today, R.C. Sproul explains that gratitude is more than a sentiment—it must be expressed. Hear this challenge to glorify God and show appreciation for others with thanksgiving.

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R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine.
 
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Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of media for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast.

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Gratitude for who God is goes to the heart of who we are in Christ.

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Give thanks to the Father, especially during challenging times, to  have greater awareness of His presence and fullness of joy.

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Are your daily eating habits helping you live longer, or cutting your health span short? Seventy-five percent of the population is overweight, and 45% are obese! In this episode, Dr. Hotze breaks down why the quality of your years matters just as much as the quantity. He explains that health span is largely determined by the food choices we make every single day. With obesity, diabetes, fatty liver disease, hypertension, joint deterioration, and heart disease rising across America, Dr. Hotze makes it clear that the root cause for most individuals is not a lack of medication but an unhealthy, carbohydrate-heavy diet that overworks the body’s metabolic systems.

Dr. Hotze walks listeners through the impact of the Standard American Diet (SAD), emphasizing how processed carbohydrates spike insulin, drive fat storage, and lead to insulin resistance. He also highlights how antibiotics, yeast overgrowth, and a damaged microbiome contribute to systemic inflammation, allergies, gastrointestinal issues, and weight gain. Using a compelling real-life example of a longtime friend who reversed diabetes, normalized liver function, and lost more than 200 pounds through nutritional discipline, he shows what is possible when individuals take charge of their eating habits rather than relying on pharmaceutical quick fixes. “Let food be your medicine and medicine be your food.”

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