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When we fully trust in God’s sovereign plan, we gain confidence for life—and peace in the face of death. On the next Know The Truth, Philip De Courcy wraps up our journey through the life of Joseph with a powerful reminder of God’s unwavering faithfulness to him and his family.

When everything else fades, God remains our dwelling place through all generations.

When astronauts used to orbit the moon, there was a period of about 45 minutes when they were on the back side of the moon and couldn’t receive any signals from NASA’s Mission Control. Those were the longest 45 minutes of the mission! Well, believers often go through periods of disconnection from the wisdom of God’s Word. We’re without that supernatural power and direction. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us reconnect to Scripture, and see more success in our walk of faith.

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Author and professor Nancy Pearcey uncovers why the script for masculinity turned toxic—and how Christianity reconciles the war between the sexes.

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Missionary Amy Carmichael once expressed a powerful truth: “You can give without loving, but you cannot love without giving.”

That quote reminds us that generosity isn’t just something we do—it reflects who we are in Christ. So, how do we grow into more joyful, intentional givers? Today, we’ll talk with Ron Blue about what he calls “living giving”— and how that mindset can bring real financial freedom.

Ron Blue is the Co-Founder of Kingdom Advisors and the author of many books on biblical finance, most notably Master Your Money: A Step-by-Step Plan for Experiencing Financial Contentment.

Giving reflects our trust in God. When we give—and give first—we’re saying, “Lord, You gave this to me, and I’m returning to You what’s already Yours. I trust You to meet my needs.”

It’s a profound shift in perspective. Instead of centering our financial lives on ourselves, giving reorients our hearts toward God’s purposes. It stretches our faith and loosens money’s grip on our hearts. It doesn’t shrink your life—it expands it.

Ron Blue classically says, “Do your giving while you’re living so you’re knowing where it’s going.” That’s more than a catchy phrase. It’s a philosophy rooted in joy. Too many people wait until death to make significant gifts, missing the delight of seeing God work through their generosity in real time.

There’s something deeply joyful about watching God use what you’ve given. It’s not just about writing a will—it’s about living with open hands.

Think of your money like a closed fist or an open hand. When your fist is closed, you’re trying to control or keep what you think is yours. But when you open your hand, you’re saying to God, “This is Yours. Use it as You will.”

That’s what true financial freedom looks like—not merely having enough, but being free from money’s control altogether. God doesn’t need our money, He wants our hearts. And He knows that money is one of the greatest competitors for our love.

As you reflect on your own financial life, maybe it’s time to stop asking, “How much do I have to give?” And start asking, “How can I use what I’ve been given to glorify God—right now?”

You can find Ron’s book Master Your Money: A Step-by-Step Plan for Experiencing Financial Contentment wherever books are sold.

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J.John explains why we need to take the Great Commission seriously and share Jesus Christ with our friends and neighbors in a ‘natural’ way. He encourages us to invest in others through prayer, small acts of caring, and by reaching across social barriers.

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