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Tap into the power, the power of prayer.  Pastor Mark Jobe takes us to the book of James for important truths about how you can relate to the God of the Universe.

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There’s no way to navigate from here to heaven without going through Jesus Christ. Dr. Tony Evans explains why grace is the road that gets us there—and why trying to earn what God freely gives only leads us the wrong direction.

When grief, hidden pain, and addiction collide, even strong marriages can crack. Ron and Nan Deal share their searing journey through loss, an alcoholic spouse, and buried marriage secrets that nearly destroyed them. From Nan’s yoga-mat surrender to God’s radical grace, they reveal how confession, trust-building, and God’s mercy restored hope, intimacy, and passion after decades of struggle. Courage, honesty, and faith show the path to true redemption.

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“Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” — Matthew 6:21

Long before Scripture speaks about budgets, investments, or generosity, it asks a deeper question: What do we truly value?

Jesus’ words in Matthew 6:21 aren’t merely financial advice. They reveal a profound spiritual reality. Our treasures—what we prioritize, pursue, and protect—reveal the direction of our hearts.

Understanding this truth reshapes the way we think about money, wealth, and ultimately, life itself.

Step into any office, business, or marketplace, and you’ll see it quickly: everyone is pursuing something.

For some, the pursuit is wealth. For others, it’s freedom, comfort, reputation, or security.

When you peel it back, treasure shows up in the things we sacrifice for, dream about, and worry over. Money often sits at the center of this pursuit because it seems to promise everything we desire. If we have enough, we imagine we’ll finally feel secure, prepared, and in control.

But there’s a paradox. The more we accumulate, the more we fear losing it. The more we protect it, the more anxious we become.

What once promised freedom slowly begins to feel like slavery.

The problem isn’t that money is bad. Scripture never teaches that. Money is simply a tool. The problem is that our hearts quietly ask money to do what only God can do: save us, secure us, and satisfy us.

That’s why Jesus spoke about treasure so often. Not because He opposed wealth, but because wealth competes for what belongs to God alone—our trust.

Many people assume the solution to the love of money is simply to give more. And generosity is certainly celebrated throughout Scripture. Giving frees us to participate in God’s work and bless others.

But Jesus never treated giving like a formula. Instead, He treated it like a diagnosis.

In Mark 12:41–44, Jesus watched as wealthy donors placed large gifts into the temple treasury. It must have looked impressive to everyone watching. But His attention turned to a poor widow who quietly dropped in two small coins.

To most observers, her gift seemed insignificant. But Jesus saw something different.

The wealthy gave from their surplus. The widow gave from trust. Her offering wasn’t about optics or recognition. It was worship. She treasured God more than financial security.

Jesus reinforced this idea when He rebuked the Pharisees in Matthew 23:23. They carefully tithed even their smallest herbs—mint, dill, and cumin—yet neglected “the weightier matters of the law: justice and mercy and faithfulness.”

Their giving was meticulous. But their hearts were misplaced.

If the act of giving alone could break the love of money, the Pharisees would have been the freest people in Israel. But they weren’t.

True freedom doesn’t come from giving more. It comes from loving Christ most.

Jesus tells another story in Matthew 13:44 about a man who discovers a treasure hidden in a field.

When he realizes what he has found, he joyfully sells everything he owns to buy the field. Notice what’s remarkable about this story: the man isn’t grieving his loss.

He’s thrilled. Why? Because he finally sees clearly what is truly valuable. He isn’t losing—he’s gaining.

That’s what happens when Christ becomes our treasure. Everything else falls into its proper place.

Wealth becomes a tool instead of a master. Enjoyment becomes gratitude rather than entitlement. Generosity flows from joy instead of guilt.

Stewardship becomes participation in God’s work instead of anxiety about our own future.

But the story of treasure doesn’t end there. While humanity was searching for treasure, the greatest tre

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