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Whatever we’ve accumulated in life, we can’t take it with us when life is over. It’s like a game of Monopoly . . . the cash, the houses, the hotels . . . when the game is over, it all goes back in the box. But there is one exception. People. We can take people to heaven with us. The Lord invites us, urges us, to share the Gospel, and invite them to Christ. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie offers good encouragement as a part of his encouraging series called Refresh.
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When life gets hard, most of us focus on getting through the next week—not ruminating on eternity. But pastor and author Dane Ortlund argues that heaven has everything to do with how we handle suffering, setbacks, and ordinary Tuesdays. The problem? Many Christians aren't actually looking forward to the future Scripture describes. Ask what the Bible says about heaven, and for a lot of us, things get fuzzy fast. Ortlund, author of Finally Home: The Christian Hope of Heaven, tackles some of our biggest assumptions about eternity, the afterlife, and the world to come. What if the future for Jesus followers is far more concrete, physical, and compelling than you've been led to believe?
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Most Christian parents want their children to grow up with a strong faith—but it can be hard to know how to nurture that faith in everyday life. Tim Shoemaker shares creative and practical ways parents can make family devotions engaging, memorable, and meaningful for kids of all ages. You’ll discover how simple, intentional moments at home can help pass faith to the next generation while also growing parents in their own walk with God.
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Topics:
Feeling Stuck, Collect Calls, Getting Older, Spa Etiquette, Social Media Anger, Blocking People, The Real Jesus, Giant Sloths, Listener Uniforms, Saying "I Love You," Uncle Sam, Meaningful Work
BONUS CONTENT: Coffee From a Bowl
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"You're not stuck. And this day will pass."
"I think blocking people on Facebook or Twitter can be very loving."
"Maybe that could form our conception of Jesus instead of Twitter."
"There's nothing truly mundane when you see that God has infused your whole life with that kind of meaning."
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Listen in to Pastor Greg Laurie's Harvest Crusade message titled, “What Happens One Minute After You Die?” He speaks on eternity, forgiveness, and the hope found in Christ.
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Become a Harvest Partner today and join us in knowing God and making Him known through media and large-scale evangelism, our mission of over 30 years.
Explore more resources from Pastor Greg Laurie, including daily devotionals and blogs, designed to answer your spiritual questions and equip you to walk closely with Christ.
Support the show: https://bit.ly/anbsupport
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Opening Prayer
The Pool of Bethesda — John 5
Pastor Greg Laurie unpacks the who, where, why, and what of evangelism, inspiring fellow Christians to share their faith boldly. Learn how to embrace the biblical calling to share Jesus with others and leave behind any fears preventing you from doing just that.
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Become a Harvest Partner today and join us in knowing God and making Him known through media and large-scale evangelism, our mission of over 30 years.
Explore more resources from Pastor Greg Laurie, including daily devotionals and blogs, designed to answer your spiritual questions and equip you to walk closely with Christ.
Support the show: https://bit.ly/anbsupport
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gabe and Rebekah Lyons equip couples to fight for connection in their marriage and break unhealthy patterns of conflict. Hear their stories of sharing and processing their origin stories to better understand their emotions and know each other deeply.
The Fight for Us
Hope Restored
Fight for a Stronger and Deeper Marriage
How to Stop Fighting Your Spouse: Seven Steps to Win-Win Solutions in Marriage
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