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Mother and son Lisa and Tyler Sexton discuss their amazing story of parenting a child with special needs and how - through God's work and faithfulness - Tyler was able to overcome limitations and pursue a medical degree.

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The essence of discipleship is a changed life that comes from a transformed heart. But why is it necessary to transform our hearts? Who is responsible for making that happen? And what does the transformation process look like? Dr. Robert Jeffress describes how God changes us at the deepest level of our being—our hearts.

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Three words that can make any parent’s wallet flinch: “Back to school.” But there’s a silver lining—especially if your state has a tax-free weekend.

For families gearing up for a new school year, those tax holidays can make a real difference. Today, Crystal Paine shares smart, practical ways to get prepared and save money along the way.

Crystal Paine is the founder of MoneySavingMom.com and the author of The Money Saving Mom's Budget: Slash Your Spending, Pay Down Your Debt, Streamline Your Life, and Save Thousands a Year. 

Not every state offers a tax-free weekend, and the rules vary widely from state to state. Crystal recommends checking your state’s Department of Revenue or the Federation of Tax Administrators for up-to-date information.

Understand what qualifies, as in some states, clothing must be under $100, and online purchases often count—if ordered and paid for within the specified window. Even if you’re not shopping for back-to-school items, this can still be a good time to purchase other qualifying necessities.

Don’t treat the tax-free weekend like a shopping spree. Instead, we suggest that you:

• Make a list of what your family actually needs.
• Set a budget—especially if your kids are old enough to be involved (around age 8–10).
• Know the limits so you don’t go over a price cap and lose the exemption.
• Stack your savings by searching for coupons or shopping through cashback sites like RetailMeNot.

Simply search for the site name and ‘coupon code’ before making a purchase.

A common misconception to keep in mind is that if you order and pay during the holiday window, and the item qualifies, it’s usually tax-exempt, even if it ships later. Please ensure it ships to an in-state address.

One important caveat to remember is that Amazon may not always participate, and shipping costs may be included in item price caps in some states. Therefore, read the fine print and always check your confirmation receipt to ensure that tax wasn’t accidentally charged.

The ultimate goal isn’t just saving money—it’s honoring God. Sometimes we think we’re saving when we’re really just spending less wastefully. But that’s still spending. Ask yourself: Am I buying this because it’s a wise investment, or is it just because it’s on sale?

Make prayerful purchases—asking God for wisdom, guidance, and even provision when looking for specific items. God is faithful to lead us when we invite Him into our financial decisions.

Good stewardship is about more than just saving money. It’s about aligning our spending with God’s purposes. To learn more and find additional resources, visit MoneySavingMom.com.

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Pastor Greg Laurie has pointed out before how pervasive loneliness is. Well, today is National Cheer Up the Lonely Day. What? You didn’t know? But today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg doesn’t offer warm platitudes to make us smile, he introduces us to the Friend who sticks closer than a brother. From a recent Harvest Crusade, he shows us how Jesus offers connection and purpose . . . and He offers the promise of eternal life.

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God doesn’t need rest. Yet He modeled the pattern of Sabbath from the dawn of creation. In this message, Pastor Lutzer highlights two essential physical and spiritual aspects of the Sabbath day. But for New Testament believers, do the Scriptures reflect the shift from Sabbath to Sundays?

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Today on Bold Steps … we’re learning how to let go of the past as we take bold steps forward. Nearly 80% of people experience back pain of some kind … and doctors say that most of our aches and pains are caused by wearing old shoes! But what do old shoes have to do with our Bible message today?  That’s what Pastor Mark Jobe will explain in our message titled, Putting on the New You, from our study in the book of Ephesians, chapter 4 … titled, When You Believe, Everything Changes.

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