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Imagine driving past a house on fire and doing nothing. Spiritually, many of us do this every day. Discover how to open your eyes to the deeper, unmet spiritual needs of the people in your life, and learn how to view others through the same lens of intense compassion that drove Jesus' ministry.
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Chaplain Ted Stackpole shares his family’s journey of welcoming six adopted children into their home. He compares fostering to a mission field, encouraging believers to consider foster care and adoption. He also acknowledges the importance of supporting families who have adopted or fostered.
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When we can finally see the good coming, waiting for it feels unbearable. Naomi spots a path to redemption and starts scheming to speed it up. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller shows the danger of forcing God's hand. Discover why writing a check we want God to cash rarely ends well.
This is part one of the sermon, "Manipulating Grace."
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02:25 – Hope Is a Beautiful Thing: What keeps us pressing on.
05:04 – Ruth's Heart Dreams: Could Boaz be the one?
07:43 – Reality Is Stubborn: The gap between hope and now.
10:21 – Winnowing Tonight: Naomi's plan takes shape.
13:00 – At His Feet: The bold, risky move on the threshing floor.
16:37 – Just a Leap of Faith: Is Naomi's plan actually trust?
17:46 – What's Wrong With a Shortcut: Why not just take the path?
21:30 – Wrestling with God's Timing: The seasoning the wait provides.
Moody Church Media [https://www.moodymedia.org/], home of "Living Hope" and "Moody Church Hour," exists to bring glory to God through the transformation of lives.
Dr. Philip Miller is the 17th Senior Pastor of The Moody Church. He is the featured speaker on "Living Hope" and "Moody Church Hour," with programs broadcasting on 700 outlets in the U.S. He and his wife Krista live in Chicago with their four children. Pastor Philip is passionate about proclaiming God's Word, cultivating healthy ministry, and investing in future leaders.
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One wrong comment at dinner, and your grown kid shuts down. Again. Now you're rehearsing every word, wondering if you'll ever be close. Authors Jim Burns and Ron Deal tackle reconnecting with adult child relationships strained by disagreements, broken trust, and old wounds. On FamilyLife Today with Dave and Ann Wilson, discover why trying harder to fix your kid might actually push them further away.
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Your solution starts with what you have ... not with what you lack. Today on BOLD STEPS, Mark Jobe concludes his message In the Black with a look at what it takes to walk in financial freedom. We’ll uncover how debt can cost us far more than money ... and why every breakthrough involves discipline fueled by faith. Take your next step toward managing life God’s way ... listen to Bold Steps with Pastor Mark Jobe.
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