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We know prayer is a privilege. We know prayer is powerful. Prayer moves the hand that moves the world. But what some don’t realize is that God WANTS us to come to Him. He welcomes our petitions. He listens to our cries. And prayer can make a difference, even if we don’t feel worthy for such an important role. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie brings us insights on prayer straight from the Word of God. It’s good encouragement to be on “speaking terms” with our Heavenly Father.

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What if the key to weathering adversity as a family isn't found in the big moments, but in the small daily ones? This episode explores how building godly habits now — before challenges arrive — can transform your home. Justin Earley, author of Habits of the Household, joins us to discuss practical rhythms like scripture before phone, kneeling prayer, and praying with your kids before school, plus how these practices bring unity and peace when hard times come.

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One day, their five-year-old was part of Christmas plans. The next day ... she was gone. How do you trust God after unspeakable loss—when you're grieving the only thing you begged Him not to take? Pastor and author Levi Lusko and his wife, Jennie, join Dave and Ann Wilson on FamilyLife Today to tell the story of losing their daughter Lenya—and wrestling with God when faith and heartbreak occupy the same room.

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Money can be a wonderful servant—or a terrible master. Money touches nearly every part of our lives. Through Scripture, we realize it also reveals something much deeper: what we treasure, whom we trust, and ultimately, whom we serve. On the next Faith & Finance Live, Randy Alcorn joins Rob West to talk about why the Bible has so much to say about money—and why that’s a good thing. Then, it’s on to calls. That’s Faith & Finance Live, biblical wisdom for your financial decisions. That’s weekdays at 4pm Eastern/3pm Central on Moody Radio.

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Money can be a wonderful servant or a terrible master. It touches nearly every part of our lives, influencing our decisions, shaping our priorities, and often revealing what matters most to us.

But have you ever wondered why the Bible has so much to say about it?

According to bestselling author Randy Alcorn, Founder and Director of Eternal Perspective Ministries, the answer has less to do with money itself and more to do with what money reveals about our hearts.

On today’s show, Randy joined us to share insights from his forthcoming 31-day devotional with FaithFi, exploring why God's wisdom about money ultimately invites greater freedom, contentment, and joy.

Scripture addresses money and possessions with remarkable frequency. From the wisdom of Proverbs to the teachings of Jesus, financial stewardship appears throughout the biblical narrative.

Why does God devote so much attention to something we might consider merely practical?

Because money is never just about money. "What we do with our money is an indication of where our heart is," Randy explains.

Jesus makes this connection in Matthew 6:21: "For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."

Our financial decisions reveal what we value, what we trust, and where we seek security. They can expose our fears and misplaced priorities, but they can also express worship, compassion, and love for our neighbors.

The danger comes when we separate our financial lives from our spiritual lives.

We may think of prayer, worship, and Bible study as spiritual activities, while treating budgets, careers, and purchases as entirely different matters. Yet Scripture makes no such distinction.

We live one life before the Lord, and every part of it belongs to Him.

That means managing money isn't simply an exercise in financial responsibility. It's an opportunity to grow in discipleship, learning to trust God and use His provision for purposes that reflect His character.

Some of Scripture's teachings about money can make us uncomfortable.

Jesus warns against greed, challenges misplaced trust in wealth, and calls His followers to a life of generosity. These teachings sometimes confront attitudes we'd rather leave unexamined. But Randy encourages us to see that discomfort differently.

Drawing from Proverbs 27:6, which says, "Faithful are the wounds of a friend," he reminds us that loving correction is often necessary for genuine growth.

Just as a trusted friend may lovingly confront something harmful in our lives, God's Word exposes what threatens our relationship with Him.

"The Holy Spirit loves to expose our idols, and it's not to humiliate us. It's to liberate us from those idols," Randy says.

That distinction matters. God's instructions about money aren't designed to burden us with guilt or deprive us of enjoyment. They're intended to free us from trusting in something that cannot ultimately satisfy.

When money becomes our source of identity, security, or significance, it demands more than it can ever deliver. But when money takes its rightful place as a gift from God, it becomes a powerful instrument for worship, generosity, and compassion.

One of the most persistent promises of our culture is that greater prosperity will bring greater happiness. 

We imagine how much better life will be when we purchase a new home, receive a salary increase, take a dream vacation, or finally reach a particular financial milestone. And while those experiences can bring genuine enjoyment, their ability to satisfy us is limited.

Randy observes that, as we grow older, we often disco