Utah's Hope

Homer’s epic The Odyssey—retold in this summer’s blockbuster—is built around one longing: to get home. The Greeks even had a word for it: nostos, or “homecoming.” It’s where we get the word “nostalgia”—literally, the ache of home.

For ten years, Odysseus fights his way past hostile gods just to reach Ithaca—Poseidon, the Sirens, the Cyclops, and more.

Here’s the difference: we don’t have to fight our way home. We just have to find our way back. Jesus said it plainly, “I am the way, the truth, and the life” (John 14:6).

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Christian music legend Michael W. Smith opens up about one of the most pivotal moments of his life: a near overdose that became a wake-up call and set him on a path toward faith, healing, and purpose.

Don't miss the full conversation on The Greg Laurie Show, where you'll hear even more about his faith journey, music career, and the moments that shaped his life.

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It's often said that wisdom may create wealth, but wealth rarely creates wisdom. What's more valuable: wisdom or wealth? Before you respond, consider that wealth is fleeting, but wisdom is enduring. On the next Faith & Finance Live, Rob West and John Cortines talk about why wisdom over wealth is always the right choice. Then, it’s on to calls. That’s Faith & Finance Live—where biblical wisdom meets today’s financial decisions—weekdays at 4pm Eastern/3pm Central on Moody Radio.

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Wisdom may create wealth, but wealth rarely creates wisdom.

Both wisdom and wealth can offer a measure of protection, but only wisdom can guide us in using money faithfully. Wealth can disappear through poor decisions, changing circumstances, or simply the passage of time. Godly wisdom, however, shapes our character, directs our choices, and helps us place money in its proper role.

John Cortines, Director of Partnership and Growth at the McClellan Foundation and author of True Riches: What Jesus Really Said About Money and Your Heart, explored this theme while writing FaithFi’s study, Wisdom Over Wealth: 12 Lessons from Ecclesiastes on Money last year.

Ecclesiastes can initially feel mysterious or even discouraging. Yet beneath its reflections on life’s brevity is a deeply hopeful message: achievement, pleasure, possessions, and wealth cannot bear the weight of our souls—but God can.

Cortines illustrates the importance of wisdom with the true story of three siblings who each received a substantial inheritance at age 18—roughly $1 million in today’s dollars.

The first sibling followed a path resembling the Prodigal Son. Poor decisions led to the inheritance being squandered, leaving that person in a difficult position both financially and personally.

The second sibling managed the money somewhat better but continued spending more than they earned. Eventually, most of the inheritance disappeared, although the sibling was able to retain a home.

The third sibling responded differently.

After watching what happened to the older siblings, this young adult began meeting with mature, godly leaders in the community. The heir asked questions, sought counsel, and hired a Christian financial advisor. Rather than assuming that money alone would provide security, this person recognized the need for wisdom.

Over time, the third sibling completed a college degree, learned to invest thoughtfully, practiced generosity, and developed a healthier relationship with money.

Three siblings received essentially the same financial opportunity. Yet they experienced radically different outcomes.

The difference was not the amount they inherited. It was the wisdom with which they handled it.

Ecclesiastes 7:11–12 acknowledges that both wisdom and money can provide protection. Wealth can meet practical needs, create opportunities, and offer a financial buffer during difficult seasons.

Scripture does not teach that wealth is inherently evil. Money is a resource God may entrust to us for provision, enjoyment, generosity, and service.

But Ecclesiastes also identifies an important distinction: wisdom preserves those who possess it.

Money can provide temporary shelter, but it cannot tell us what is worth pursuing. It cannot form our character, govern our desires, or teach us how to live faithfully. Without wisdom, wealth may amplify our existing weaknesses rather than resolve them.

That is why wisdom must come before wealth.

For many people, wealth grows gradually through earnings, saving, investing, and compound growth. In other cases, it arrives suddenly through an inheritance, business sale, insurance settlement, or unexpected opportunity.

Either way, the principle remains the same: as wealth grows, wisdom must grow even faster.

When financial resources outpace spiritual and emotional maturity, m

Wondering how to teach kids empathy when culture models the opposite? Chris Singleton joins Dave and Ann Wilson to talk about raising children who refuse to write people off, choose compassion over assumptions, and see others through God's eyes. Drawing from his book for children, Your Life Matters, Chris challenges parents to build something different at home.

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