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The Old Testament gives us very specific, almost scientific declarations that point us to Jesus' eternal existence before His birth in the New Testament.  Join Rabbi as he explains predictive prophecy and continues his study in this eye-opening series. 

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Today, Pastor Jack teaches that failure can be redirected when we repent and rebuild from the inside out. God is aware of our inner life, our motives and our needs. He patiently waits for us to humble ourselves, and come back to Him when our choices fail us miserably.

It’s easy to say we’re one hundred percent Christian every moment of our lives and that we live every second according to God’s Word. But the truth is, we all mess up, and often at that. Sometimes we act one way around our church friends and another way at home, and that’s not what God calls us to. We’re called to walk in the light and be the salt of the earth, which means living for Christ consistently, not selectively. In today’s message, Pastor Chris reminds us that no matter who we’re around, our lives should always reflect Jesus.

Using his trademark humor, Dan Seaborn challenges couples to assess the “friendship level” of their marriage and encourages them to go deeper. He explains how to overcome petty arguments by not trying to "fix" our spouse. Dan also touches on the value of taking good care of our bodies and cultivating emotional oneness by treasuring our spouse’s extended family.

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Today, Mark Gregston tackles the complex challenges that parents face with their teenagers, from navigating shifting moods and sarcasm to coping with bullying, anxiety and trust issues. Mark offers practical advice rooted in real-world insight — helping parents distinguish between harmless wit and harmful disrespect, support teens dealing with bullies and rebuild trust with kids who struggle with honesty. Whether you’re parenting a headstrong teen or trying to balance boundaries after divorce, this episode is packed with relatable stories and heartfelt encouragement. 

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Parenting Today's Teens is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be, visit parentingtodayteens.org.  

“If we command our wealth, we shall be rich and free. If our wealth commands us, we are poor indeed.” - Edmund Burke

It’s a familiar thought: If I just had a little more money, life would be better. We’ve all been there—believing that one more raise, one more purchase, one more upgrade will finally bring contentment. But as many have discovered, that thought rarely delivers what it promises.

The question “Can money buy happiness?” isn’t new, and neither is the answer. From philosophers to billionaires to biblical writers, the conclusion is the same: wealth can make life comfortable, but it cannot make life complete.

We don’t know how much Edmund Burke studied Scripture, but his words echo a timeless truth. Paul warned Timothy, “For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils” (1 Timothy 6:10). When we expect money to solve our problems or satisfy our hearts, disappointment always follows.

Financial author Ron Blue explores this in his book, Generous Living: Finding Contentment Through Giving, pointing out a deep disconnect between what we believe and how we behave. Most of us would agree that “money can’t buy happiness,” yet nearly every message in our culture insists that it can. The world doesn’t just tempt us to spend more—it trains us to depend on more.

Advertising drives this message home. Every commercial suggests that joy is only one purchase away. The right car, the latest phone, the perfect vacation—each one whispers that happiness is for sale. But when our hearts attach to things that fade, anxiety soon takes root. Instead of owning our possessions, our possessions begin to own us.

John D. Rockefeller, worth billions in today’s dollars, once admitted, “I have made many millions, but they have brought me no happiness.” Henry Ford echoed the same sentiment: “I was happier when I was doing a mechanic’s job.” And long before them, King Solomon—the wealthiest man of his day—wrote, “He who loves money will not be satisfied with money; this also is vanity” (Ecclesiastes 5:10).

Three men, three eras, one truth: money can’t satisfy the soul.

Ron Blue identifies two common lies about money:

1. More money brings more freedom and satisfaction. In reality, more money brings more complexity. As Ron Blue also notes in his book, “Since there are always unlimited ways to spend limited dollars, it doesn’t matter whether you make $20,000 or $200,000—you will always have choices to make.” With greater wealth comes greater responsibility and potential stress.
2. More money removes fear and worry. The opposite is often true. The more we have, the more we have to lose. Market downturns and unexpected crises reveal that our sense of security is fragile when it’s built on wealth.

In those moments, God invites us to a deeper trust—not in our accounts or assets, but in His character. His provision is measured not by our portfolios but by His promises.

So how do we break free from financial fear? It begins with a shift in perspective: realizing it’s not your money. You’re a steward, not an owner. Everything you have belongs to God.

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