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When firefighters rescue people from burning buildings, they don’t stop helping them once they reach the exit. Those people are still in danger while they’re anywhere close to the fire! Well, Pastor Jeff reminds us today that God doesn’t just free us from sin, but He places us in a new environment within His Kingdom. If we were rescued from sin but not given a new way to live, we would fall right back into our sinful habits. But in God’s Kingdom, we have the opportunity to live for something greater!

In our society, it’s common to think of “work” as just a place where we go to collect a paycheck. But on this episode of Know The Truth, Philip De Courcy reveals that God wants us to see our jobs as something much more significant.

Today, Mark Gregston fields real questions from parents grappling with the challenges of guiding older teens toward adulthood. Drawing from decades of experience, he addresses issues such as fostering independence in 17- and 18-year-olds, setting boundaries with troubled teens, navigating the complexities of homeschooling, and providing support for teens with depression and anxiety. Mark offers practical advice on when to let natural consequences unfold, how to motivate teens who lack drive, when to intervene and the importance of clear expectations.

Have a parenting question for Mark? Send it in at markgregston.com — your question may be answered on the show!

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. 

Dr. Gary Chapman wants to help you have a loving, stable, vibrant family! He describes five biblical characteristics that create a healthy family environment, like an attitude of service, and shares inspirational stories from his own family that you will enjoy.

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Imagine sitting in the driver’s seat of your parked car. And you start disassembling your steering wheel. You loosen the nut that holds your steering wheel in place. Now, the steering wheel is barely connected to your front wheels. Are you willing to hit the open highway without that control? Only if you like ditches. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, from the series Heroes of the Bible, Pastor Greg Laurie points out some people choose to do that with their very lives . . . and wind up in some kind of ditch.

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Wondering where God is in your suffering/fear? Don't quit! Chip reveals how to slay discouragement and gain rock-solid hope, no matter what.

God’s plan for slaying the dragon of discouragement

A - Attitude -Jas. 1:2-4

God’s will in adversity – JOYFUL ENDURANCE

R - Resource -Jas. 1:5-8

God’s promise in the process – SUPERNATURAL WISDOM

T - Theology -Jas. 1:9-12

God’s prescription for perseverance – DIVINE PERSPECTIVE

Hanging tough in tough times demand we:

1. Get God’s perspective on our circumstances. Jas. 1:9-11

2. Get God’s perspective on our future. -Jas. 1:12a

3. Get God’s perspective on our motivation. -Jas. 1:12a

Summary/review – You can slay the dragon of discouragement!

1. Re-evaluate your circumstances.

The test: is my faith in things that are perishable or things that are PERMANENT?

2. Re-evaluate your focus.

The test: is my hope determined by the size of my problems or the certainty of God’s PROMISES?

3. Re-evaluate your motivation.

The test: is the primary motivation of my heart to LOVE CHRIST or simply get relief and please myself?

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