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]

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]

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]

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]

Join Certified Financial Planner Hans Scheil and Host Robby Dilmore for an essential conversation about one of the most important financial and healthcare decisions you'll make in retirement In this episode of Finishing Well Hans breaks down the seven key things everyone should know about Medicare before enrolling or making changes to their coverage From understanding the critical differences between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage to avoiding costly enrollment penalties navigating Part D prescription drug coverage understanding IRMAA income surcharges and knowing when you can make changes during Medicare enrollment periods this episode provides practical guidance to help you make [... more]

Ready to grow your wealth with confidence Let's talk ' http www meetwithrosewood com - - Long-term care is one of those retirement expenses nobody exactly looks forward to planning for but ignoring it can leave your nest egg exposed if the bill eventually lands in your lap In this episode John and Jake walk through the different ways retirees can prepare and some strategies that may help keep a major care event from shipwrecking the rest of the plan The right answer depends on how all the pieces of your retirement fit together and which financial levers you have [... more]

Jesus In Judgement Mode Warnings to the Churches Until He Comes Some of Jesus' statements to Asia's churches were nothing less than shocking That is to our compromised-softened st Century American Christian ears These uncomfortable truth statements of Jesus readily accepted by previous generations are now questioned explained away or denied outright Why We want to hear what we want to hear But Revelation which reveals Jesus in judgment mode presents numerous uncomfortable Christ-statements Greg discloses that five of seven churches in Asia needed correction and Jesus issued stern warnings of dire consequences to come if they continued in their [... more]

Most Christians want to be generous But wanting to give and actually following through are two different things With so many worthy causes competing needs and financial decisions to consider even the best intentions can become overwhelming Without a plan our giving can become reactive rather than purposeful driven more by the requests we receive than by a thoughtful understanding of how God has entrusted us to steward His resources So how can we move from good intentions to meaningful action Kendra VanderMeulen CEO of the National Christian Foundation NCF joined the show today to discuss how developing a thoughtful [... more]

The wealth of the rich is their fortified city they imagine it a wall too high to scale Proverbs NIV Money can provide real protection but it can also create a dangerous illusion of security We may begin to believe that enough savings investments or possessions can shield us from whatever life brings In Samuel we encounter a wealthy man named Nabal whose story illustrates the danger of placing too much confidence in earthly riches His experience reminds us that while financial resources are valuable tools they can never provide the ultimate security our hearts desire Nabal A Wealthy Man [... more]

It's almost time for health insurance open enrollment again For many families that means sorting through premiums deductibles coverage options and rising healthcare costs But what if you didn't have to wait for open enrollment to explore a different approach Traditional health insurance isn't the only option available to Christians Health cost-sharing ministries offer an alternative rooted in biblical community mutual support and financial stewardship Lauren Gajdek Senior Director of External Affairs at Christian Healthcare Ministries CHM joined us today to explain how this approach works and why more Christians are exploring it Why Healthcare Decisions Feel So OverwhelmingChoosing healthcare [... more]

In this episode attorneys Josh Whitaker and Joe Hamer answer common legal questions faced by North Carolinians covering topics from neighbor disputes to estate planning and personal injury cases Learn practical legal insights and how to navigate everyday legal challenges If you have a legal situation and need answers call Whitaker and Hamer - - or click here to visit our website attorneylife lawupdates legalservices business supremecourt legaladvice lawmemes personalinjurylawyer lawnews lawsuit lawyerup lawfirms lawlife criminallaw criminaldefense lawyered legalpractice divorce lawyerlifestyleSee omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]