On this episode of Our American Stories Frederick Douglass was born into slavery in Maryland where even learning to read was considered an act of defiance As a young boy he secretly pieced together an education from spelling books discarded newspapers and lessons exchanged with white children on the streets of Baltimore The more he read the more he understood the cruelty of the system that held him captive His growing Christian faith strengthened his conviction that slavery was wrong and a brutal confrontation with the notorious slave breaker Edward Covey awakened in him a determination never again to submit [... more]

Sometimes becoming more generous means giving away less money That may sound contradictory especially when we often measure generosity by how much we give But biblical generosity is about far more than a percentage on a spreadsheet It involves surrendering everything God has entrusted to us including our money time homes relationships and even our plans for the future For John and Megan Cortines that lesson became deeply personal when their journey of financial generosity led them somewhere unexpected foster care and adoption Their story reminds us that generosity isn't simply about what we're willing to give away It's about [... more]

Likewise also the cup after supper saying This cup is the new testament in my blood which is shed for you Luke The Greek word diatheke translated as both testame More [... more]

Share a commentCulture moves fast and it can make you feel old overnight Facts multiply technology resets the rules and even the meaning of freedom gets contested in public life We go to Peter - because it refuses to panic It gives us a grounded way to live with courage and clarity when faith is pushed to the margins and the pressure to stay quiet keeps rising We talk about what it means to act like free people even when circumstances feel restrictive Christian freedom is not wishful thinking and it is not political control It is the deeper liberation [... more]

Setting goals can be a wise and worthwhile pursuit Whether we're building a career saving for retirement improving our health or investing in our families goals help us live with purpose and intentionality But how do we pursue our ambitions without allowing success to define us Proverbs reminds us The heart of man plans his way but the LORD establishes his steps God never intended for our accomplishments to become the measure of our worth Our identity is secure in Christ not in what we achieve That means we can dream boldly plan wisely and work faithfully while trusting God [... more]

A growing family can leave an old estate plan behind Josh Whitaker and Joe Hamer join Morgan Patrick to discuss children born after a will is signed estate administration and the trust decisions families need to consider under North Carolina law Call - - to ask about a complimentary consultation Judica County with Joshua Whitaker Joseph Hamer This program discusses North Carolina law in general terms and does not provide legal advice An attorney licensed in your state must review the facts of your situation before providing legal advice See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Ready to grow your wealth with confidence Let's talk ' http www meetwithrosewood com - - Does retirement mean it's time to drop your life insurance John and Jake take a practical case-by-case look at how coverage may help replace lost income support loved ones or provide liquidity for an estate They explain why the right amount and whether you need coverage at all depends on your goals finances and family's needs Before you cancel that policy tune in to see what it may still be doing for you Here's what we discuss in this episode Life Insurance Bias Why [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Brownie Wise didn't invent Tupperware but she turned it into an American institution A single mother with little formal education Wise discovered a talent for direct sales and eventually convinced inventor Earl Tupper to take his plastic containers out of department stores and sell them through parties held in American homes Tupperware parties Mary Lisa Gavenas tells how Wise rose to become Tupperware's vice president of sales built a nationwide army of mostly female sellers and transformed the Tupperware party into a cultural phenomenon of s America But after landing on the cover [... more]

Owning rental property is a little like ordering pizza with anchovies It might be just what you're looking for but it's certainly not for everyone Rental real estate can be a valuable investment providing additional income and the potential for long-term appreciation But unlike owning stocks or mutual funds rental property requires ongoing attention financial resources and a willingness to handle unexpected challenges Before becoming a landlord it's important to understand both the opportunities and responsibilities that come with owning rental property The Benefits of Owning Rental PropertyThere are several reasons why rental real estate appeals to investors A Steady [... more]

From David's Fallen Tent to Isaiah's Vision of a World at Peace Hosted by Rabbi Chaim Eisen and Pastor Robby Dilmore What does a fragile shelter have to teach us about the heart of God the restoration of Israel and the future of the nations In this episode of Voices From Zion we explore the deeper meaning of Sukkot through the prophetic imagery of Isaiah and the remarkable biblical picture of the Sukkah not merely as a temporary shelter but as a place of divine covering refuge restoration and relationship From the Sukkah of David to Isaiah's vision of nations [... more]

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We've all broken a promise we meant to keep but God never breaks His God promised Abram a family a land and a blessing that would reach every nation In this message Pastor Philip Miller shows who makes keeps and inherits God's covenant Where we all fall short Jesus kept the promise This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount Get yours at https moodyoffer com or call us at - - - Moody Church Media https www moodymedia org home of Moody Church Hour and Living Hope exists to bring glory to God through the [... more]

In this episode of Finishing Well certified financial planner and bestselling author Hans Scheil and Host Robby Dilmore explores an innovative and alternative approach to securing long-term care protection funding through annuities Highlighting that many individuals find themselves unable to qualify for traditional long-term care insurance due to sudden health events or strict medical underwriting Scheil introduces a solution that offers a much more flexible path forward Listeners will gain practical insights into how long-term care annuities utilize simplified health statements rather than invasive underwriting making coverage accessible even for individuals managing conditions such as diabetes heart disease stroke cancer [... more]

Someday someone else will steward the resources God has entrusted to you But will they be prepared for that responsibility Many families devote considerable time and attention to estate planning They establish wills create trusts and develop strategies to transfer assets efficiently Those are important steps but they address only part of the challenge Preparing the next steward involves more than preparing an inheritance It involves preparing the person who will receive it David Wills President Emeritus of the National Christian Foundation NCF and a contributor to FaithFi's newest Field Guide How Do I Prepare the Next Steward joined the [... more]

She loves Jesus She has good friends And there's still one part of her life she hopes nobody ever asks about Christian women and their private sexual struggles rarely make it into the same conversation Dr Juli Slattery and educator Dr Joy Skarka join Dave and Ann Wilson to talk candidly about secrecy shame sexual habits and what it means to be fully known without running for cover Show Notes and Resources Her Freedom Journey A Guide Out of Porn and Shame to Authentic Intimacy Thanks to the Christian Standard Bible for sponsoring this episode Learn more at CSBible com [... more]

Obama's FBI found evidence Ilhan Omar entered a sham marriage with her suspected brother Did he purposefully stall on the case so the statute of limitations would expire Democrats in Alaska recruited a candidate named Dan Sullivan to run against incumbent GOP Senator Dan S Sullivan in an effort to confuse voters and peel votes from him The View calls the fake Dan Sullivan trick a shady tactic Newt Gingrich joins us to share why he is optimistic of the future of America's golden age to dispel the youth's obsession with Socialism and to put Trump's legacy into historical perspective [... more]

The New York Times broke the story of Democrat officials rigging Alaska's midterm election ballot for the U S Senate in favor of Rep Mary Peltola This story comes on the heels of news that the Obama Administration had investigated whether Rep Ilhan Omar married her brother and a Biden-appointed U S attorney shut down the probe The Sekulow team discusses the NYT's story on election fraud in Alaska the Deep State covering up Omar's scandal the ACLJ's legal work to preserve election integrity and much more [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories at Russ Jones planned to spend his summer sleeping in His mother had other ideas One morning in she pulled off the covers and told him she did not want to see him again until he had found a job After spending the day applying all over Kansas City Russ finally walked into the Carriage Club and landed a job as a busboy Russ reflects on the first job that helped shape the way he has approached work ever since Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate Support the show https www [... more]

Pastor Skip shares why you're never too old to start serving God and how you can make the days you have left count for Him [... more]

Why does God judge sin and what can we learn from the failures of His people In this episode of Finding Purpose with Russ Andrews we examine Hosea and explore God's formal accusation against Israel for its deception rebellion dishonesty and pride Through the life of Jacob the unfaithfulness of Israel and the ministry of God's prophets we discover the dangers of trying to control our circumstances instead of trusting God pursuing worldly gain through sinful means and forgetting our humble beginnings Although Israel repeatedly turned away from the Lord God remained faithful to His covenant promises demonstrating that His [... more]