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Wouldn’t it be nice if life had a fast-forward button? Just imagine being able to skip past your worries and find out immediately how everything turns out. Well, Dr. Robert Jeffress teaches that while there’s no such thing as a fast-forward button for life, we can trust God with our future.

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Are you a parent who feels overwhelmed or ill-equipped to talk about sex with your kids? You’re not alone! In this episode, Mary Flo and Megan from Birds & Bees unpack how to have ongoing, age-appropriate conversations about sexuality, fostering trust and openness from an early age. We tackle common parental fears and discomforts, especially for Christian families, providing practical steps to build confidence. Learn the “”drip, drip, drip”” method for normalizing discussions about body parts, boundaries, and sex starting as young as age one, which is crucial for protecting children from abuse. We discuss teaching anatomically correct terms and clear boundaries to empower kids to report violations.

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There’s a good chance you’ve seen a two-man saw. With handles on both sides, it’s an excellent example of teamwork. One man pushes, the other man pulls – and then vice versa. Some of those saws were 12 feet long. The Christian life has many examples of teamwork, and today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us focus on discipleship. It addresses the push n’ pull of daily life as a believer – where a new believer and a veteran believer each have something to offer the other.

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In today’s world, scarcity seems to be everywhere. Not enough money. Not enough time. Not enough security. It’s easy to live like we’re always behind, always grasping, always worried. But is that the full story?

Here at FaithFi, we believe Scripture paints a different picture—one where scarcity isn’t the final word. Instead, through Christ, we’re invited to live with hope, wisdom, and trust in God’s abundant care.

The fear of “not having enough” isn’t new. Ever since sin entered the world, our hearts have struggled with distrust. In John 10:10, Jesus describes the enemy as a thief who “comes only to steal and kill and destroy.” And that’s what a scarcity mindset does. It steals peace, kills joy, and destroys our trust in God’s provision.

This mindset urges us to hoard instead of share, grasp instead of give, and stress instead of rest. It traps us in anxiety—a form of slavery where our lives are defined by what we lack instead of who God is.

Jesus doesn’t leave us in fear. In the second half of John 10:10, He offers a better way: “I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.”

This abundance isn’t about luxury—it’s about the richness of God’s care. From the very beginning, God created generously. Genesis 1 shows a God who overflows with creativity and provision, filling the skies, seas, and land with life. He didn’t create out of need but out of joy.

As Elisabeth Elliot wisely said, “God has promised to supply all our needs. What we don’t have now, we don’t need now.”

Jesus lived simply, with no home of His own, yet He never operated from scarcity. He lived generously, turning water into wine, feeding multitudes, and offering forgiveness to all. In Matthew 6:25–34, He urges us not to worry, pointing to the birds and lilies as evidence of the Father’s care.

“Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness,” Jesus tells us, “and all these things will be added to you” (Matthew 6:33). This is the antidote to fear: a trust-filled life focused on God’s Kingdom.

So, how do we break free from the scarcity trap? Here are a few biblical steps:

1. Renew Your Mind

Romans 12:2 calls us to be transformed by the renewal of our minds. Ask God to help you see life through the lens of His abundance, not the world’s lack.

2. Practice Gratitude

Thankfulness shifts our focus from what’s missing to what God has already provided. It’s a simple but powerful habit that reorients our hearts toward trust.

3. Embrace Stewardship

We are not owners but stewards. Everything we have is a gift from God. Proverbs 3:9 reminds us to “Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your produce.”

4. Give in Faith

Don’t give out of fear—give out of faith. 2 Corinthians 9:8 promises that God will provide all we need so that we can abound in every good work.

Living in God’s abundance doesn’t guarantee an easy life. But it does guarantee we never face our challenges alone, and we never need to be enslaved by fear.

So when the world says, “There’s not enough,” we can respond with confidence: Our God is more than enough. His abundance isn’t just material—it’s spiritual. It’s peace, joy, and confidence that our Father knows exactly what we need.

If you’re struggling with financial fear or anxiety, we invite you to explore our 21-day devotional, Look at the Sparrows. It’s designed to help you shift from fear to faith as you grow in your trust of God’s provision. Order a copy or place a bulk order today at FaithFi.com/Sparrows. Let this journey

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