Consider the life of an Olympian athlete: they are some of the most  disciplined people on the planet. That discipline and focus on competing in the games take over every aspect of their lives. So it should be for us, as Christians, as we run our earthly race, with a unique promised eternal reward waiting for us at the finish line, all because of Christ’s sacrifice on the cross. This is the wisdom Abi Byrd delivers today as she discusses the dedication that Christians should have in their pursuit of holiness and wisdom. Abi is an author and speaker who helps women understand integral Biblical texts like the book of Romans. She decries the god of “busyness” and advises women to take a step back and let God do the striving for us. She also encourages parents to model Christian charity and grace for their children and participate together in community service.

TAKEAWAYS

Romans can help women who struggle with insecurity or broken relationships

In the book of Romans, Paul draws the readers’ eyes back to the fulfilled promises God made to Abraham

Stop comparing yourself to unrealistic expectations on social media and focus on God’s Word

Understanding the historical context of the Bible is essential when applying it to our modern-day lives

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This holiday season, who can you bless or honor with God’s love? Abi Byrd is a speaker and the author of an eight-week devotional, You Stand in Grace - Devotions for Walking in Faith. Abi has seen firsthand how the Gospel has transformed lives and how community plays an integral role in honoring the Lord and blessing other Christians. Her devotional focuses on the rich Gospel truths of Romans. She points out that the book of Romans has a community aspect to it, and how this serves as an example of how important a healthy church community dynamic is. We want to be able to love each other and gather together in the Holy Spirit, even if we disagree, Abi says. We can’t do that if we’re on an island all by ourselves! Serve others in your church and community and discover how you’re blessed in the process.

TAKEAWAYS

Romans speaks very clearly about the marks of a true Christian, chief among them being love

Part of worshiping the Lord and honoring Him is coming together in fellowship with other believers

We should move toward people who are often excluded rather than away

We will be living in community in heaven - get started now and reach out to those around you

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People who live on the streets, homeless and alone, need one thing first and foremost: LOVE. Pastor Rodrigo Santos, a missionary in South Africa with Grace of God International Church, shares how the homeless and suffering desperately need compassion from other believers. He grew up serving others in Brazil and then was inspired to help show God’s love to the homeless population in Rio, after seeing so many people struggling to survive on the streets. Most people, he says, are not homeless because they want to be, but because of some terrible life circumstance that put them there. As fellow believers, we must come to their aid. And while donations of food and clothing are always appreciated, the most important thing we can do is teach them the Gospel. “Once their mindset changes, everything changes,” Rodrigo says.

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Homeless people are humans just like us - they have real feelings and real dreams and any one of us can find ourselves homeless

It’s not just about giving food, it’s about changing the heart

See the needs of the people in the community around you and address them as you can

The church is most effective in addressing the homeless issue when believers come together to figure out a solution

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Counter Culture Ministries (CCM) is going strong thanks to the generous support of incredible viewers like you. Many Christian families are getting the guidance and resources they need, because of your generosity. CCM Executive Director Luke Griffin gives an update on the exciting new partnership with Angel Studios! He shares various ways you can support our mission from cash gifts, to donating appreciated stocks, business interests, real estate, and even cryptocurrency through The Signatry. Please consider becoming a monthly partner, which will help us establish a stable budget for next year, allowing us to plan accordingly. God has multiplied our message over the past 5 years, making the program available on over 35 TV networks, major podcast platforms, as well as 179 radio stations on American Family Radio. We would be honored to have you join this mission and help us reach more people with the Gospel in 2026.

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The biggest expansion happened in June with our program launching on 11 more TV networks and we’ve seen major social media growth

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To live a healthy and fruitful life, we need to be able to set wise and healthy boundaries that protect ourselves not only from harm or exhaustion, but also our ability to serve the Lord fully. Jim Newheiser is the director of Christian Counseling at Reformed Theological Seminary, and he is the author of Do I Need Boundaries? Seeking to Please God By Learning to Say No. How do you deal with tricky situations in life that may push you into environments that are unsafe, unwise, or simply spiritually inappropriate? How can you navigate your loyalty to Christ without being offensive to others and still show Christian hospitality? Base your life decisions on the teachings of Jesus Christ and use His wisdom as a grid for making choices.

TAKEAWAYS

Sometimes, making decisions to say yes or no involves personal sacrifice

When faced with a difficult situation, ask yourself first if participating will endanger your relationship with the Lord

Jesus warned us that there would be divisions in families over loyalty to Him (Luke 12:49-26)

The mission field of the home is just as important as the mission field of the church

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“Four essential elements of Biblical manhood are joy, community, accountability, and identity,” says Alan Hahn, the founder and CEO of Iron Academy, a private, all-male Christian school for boys ages 6-12. Alan’s school focuses on forging these boys into the men God created them to be by teaching them essential life skills, such as leadership, and by providing rites of passage that strengthen their sense of healthy masculinity. He discusses the use of thriving spiritual formation, helpful correction, and joyful discipleship in a loving and trusted environment - elements that cultivate a young man’s identity and challenge him to work harder and achieve more. In a society that is starving for the truth, Christian men can be a countercultural light in the darkness by becoming all that God created them to be.

TAKEAWAYS

Men and fathers of all ages can learn from Alan’s book, The Iron Academy: Forging Young Men Who Fight For The King

Spiritual formation does not happen without healthy shame or positive correction

A rite of passage requires separation from ‘normal’ life and the administration of some kind of test

Leadership training is a key element of forging young boys into men

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Our society has neglected to raise boys to be great men. Modern culture has abandoned traditional rites of passage that demand a departure from boyhood and a transition into manhood. This stark reality is a problem that Alan Hahn not only observed but is addressing right now with a special ministry aimed at forging purpose and a brotherhood for boys. Boys, who are eagerly learning to become men of God. Alan is the CEO and founder of Iron Academy, a school that provides curriculum, community, and training for young men who seek courage, conviction, and honor rooted in the Word of God. Iron Academy is a Bible-based pathway for cultivating healthy, nurturing, and powerful manhood the way that God designed it.

TAKEAWAYS

Cultural decline can be linked to the broad decline of strength in modern men

Modern culture has ‘dumbed down’ what it means to be a man

The erosion of Biblical manhood ultimately hurts women and children in a variety of ways

One step men can take every day to become men of God: read the Bible and teach it to your children

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She is the CEO of Evelyn J. Taylor Ministries and the author of In & Out of Season: Thriving in Life’s Transitions. After walking with her husband through a decade-long journey with cancer, she knows what it takes to survive dark and difficult days, and how to find strength in God’s promises in the midst and aftermath of tragedy. She touches on the importance of community and compassion amid sorrow and grief. Clarity comes after obedience, she says. Don’t feel stuck. Cherish the season you’re in and look forward to the next one!

TAKEAWAYS

When you feel stuck, it may be a signal to get perspective

Remember, even when you feel trapped, God is still working

Being in community helps people remember that God is in the midst of all suffering and transitional phases of life

God is always for you, and He always has great plans for you

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Surrender means giving up your will for God’s

After her first stroke, Ramona had to relearn how to walk and after her second stroke, she overcame her grief and anger by leaning on God

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You are stronger than you know you are and God gets us through our trials day by day

God can move mountains that we feel are impossible to move

Be intentional in finding little bits of joy and fun, even in the midst of trials and tribulations

Reach out to someone who is going through a difficult season and bless them with something sweet, like coffee or a meal

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