In a relay race runners don't leave the baton behind They pass it forward to someone prepared to carry it Shouldn't we think about inheritance the same way When we consider leaving an inheritance we naturally focus on the financial resources we'll pass along But an inheritance involves more than transferring money or possessions It also involves preparing the people who will receive them Proverbs reminds us How much better to get wisdom than gold To get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver Ron Blue founder of Kingdom Advisors and Blue Trust and a pioneer in Christian financial [... more]

Faithful stewardship begins long before we decide how much to give It starts with how we earn save invest and use the resources God has entrusted to us Nearly years ago theologian John Wesley preached a sermon titled The Use of Money offering Christians a framework for managing their finances Make all you can save all you can and give all you can At first glance those three principles might seem like separate financial goals But Wesley intended something far more comprehensive He believed that every aspect of our financial lives should reflect our love for God and neighbor Robin [... more]

Financial literacy matters but for Christians knowing how money works is only the beginning True financial wisdom involves understanding not just how to manage money but why we manage it and whom we're ultimately serving For Gen Z and young adults developing healthy financial habits can lay the foundation for a lifetime of faithful stewardship And even something as ordinary as choosing where to bank can become an opportunity to put biblical values into practice Aaron Caid Chief Marketing Officer at AdelFi Christian Banking shares how parents families and financial institutions can help the next generation develop a biblical perspective [... 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]

Share a commentThe fastest way to weaken a church is not always persecution from the outside It's distraction from the inside We wrestle with Paul's straight talk to Titus in Titus and the uncomfortable truth that a congregation can spend its energy on arguments that feel spiritual while producing nothing but heat hurt and division When opinions gain authority traditions start acting like doctrine and being right becomes the win condition the gospel mission quietly slips to the background We also dig into the social dynamics Paul calls out genealogy pride status signaling and the temptation to treat background or [... 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]

Send us Fan MailGUEST ROD D MARTIN Philosopher Capitalist The Rod Martin ReportWhen Donald Trump made his unlikely political comeback to win the presidency for a second nonconsecutive term in many Christians and conservatives hoped America would return to sanity for years to come Two years later while many of the anti-God anti-America policies of the Biden administration have been curtailed the movement determined to undermine Christian and constitutional principles is champing at the bit to wrest control of Congress from Republicans and make Trump's final two years in office as difficult as possible Meanwhile a war-turned-standoff with Iran continues [... 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]

What would it profit you to gain the whole world and lose your soul Jesus' question exposes the difference between everything temporary and the one part of you that will continue into eternity Discover why your soul is more valuable than anything this world can offer [... more]

Is it sinful to be wealthy Is it godly to live in poverty Is one extreme more conducive to contentment than the other Find out why you can feel empty or satisfied whether you have everything or nothing at all That's on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg ----------------------------------------- Click here and look for FROM THE SERMON to stream or read the full message This program is part of the series A Study in Timothy Volume ' Learn more about our current resource request your copy with a donation of any amount In one of the most famous sermons ever [... more]

A job can be more than a paycheck It can provide dignity create opportunities and open doors for meaningful change in someone's life For April Tam Smith that belief inspired an unconventional approach to generosity creating a restaurant that serves great food while giving people who need it most a second chance April and her husband Graham are co-founders of P S Kitchen a nonprofit restaurant in New York City's Times Square Alongside a group of like-minded partners they've built a business that combines hospitality employment opportunities and charitable giving April joined the show today to share how the restaurant [... more]

Kudzu is an aggressive vine that if not quickly rooted out will overtake anything in its path False teachers similarly leave a path of destruction and need to be dealt with as soon as they're identified Find out why on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg ----------------------------------------- Click here and look for FROM THE SERMON to stream or read the full message This program is part of the series A Study in Timothy Volume ' Learn more about our current resource request your copy with a donation of any amount In one of the most famous sermons ever preached Jesus [... more]

On this episode of Kingdom Pursuits guest host Bill Mixon welcomes Tim Tsujii Executive Director of the Forsyth County Board of Elections for an informative conversation about how elections are administered and secured in North Carolina Tim explains the responsibilities of local election officials how provisional and absentee ballots are reviewed and the year-round work involved in voter registration poll worker preparation and election management He also addresses common questions about voter identification registration deadlines moving between counties voting machine security and the safeguards used to verify election results Drawing from his own experience as an election judge Bill shares [... more]

What if one of the clearest signs of generosity isn't simply how much we give but how deeply we desire to participate In Corinthians the apostle Paul describes a group of believers whose generosity was remarkable not because they had abundant resources but because they were eager to give even amid significant hardship Their example shows us what happens when grace transforms the heart Generosity in the Midst of HardshipPaul is writing to encourage the church in Corinth to participate in a collection for believers in Jerusalem who were experiencing severe need To encourage them he points to the churches [... more]

Why has God given sacraments to His church What do we gain from baptism and the Lord's Supper Today J V Fesko surveys the covenant signs that God has provided to His people to confirm His promises of grace Get J V Fesko's video teaching series Signed Sealed Delivered plus his ebook and digital study guide with your donation https gift renewingyourmind org Join us for The Cross of Christ the Winter Conference at Reformation Bible College https reformationbiblecollege org cross Meet Today's Teacher J V Fesko is the Harriet Barbour Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology at Reformed Theological [... more]

Share a commentThe secret to spiritual growth is usually the thing we least want to hear go back to the fundamentals and stop looking for shortcuts We connect Paul's fruit of the Spirit with Peter's call to make every effort showing how Christian maturity grows where God's provision meets our daily decision to surrender and obey If you've ever felt stuck inconsistent or spiritually numb this is a reset built on Scripture and plain honesty We spend most of our time unpacking one word from Peter godliness Not as a church-only vibe not as religious performance but as bringing the [... more]

God loves to hear his people talk about him IS there an end to how much AI will learn and how this ties into bible scripture Do we know the end because of scripture Rand Paul promises explosive deatails about Anthony Fauci and gain of function work in which the US may have been involved See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

God's Word says that a husband and wife become one flesh But it doesn't say anything directly about prenuptial agreements So does that mean Christians should never have one A prenuptial agreement or prenup is a legal contract a couple enters into before marriage It typically establishes how assets property and other financial matters would be handled if the marriage ended in divorce For some couples that may seem like practical planning But Christians should consider more than whether a prenup makes financial sense We should also ask what it communicates about marriage and whether it supports or undermines the [... more]

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What happens when the life you thought God called you to suddenly changes On this episode of Truth Talk Live Stu Epperson Jr sits down with Pastor Chad Roberts author of Blind Faith Seeing God Through Darkness for a powerful conversation about suffering faith ministry and trusting God when you can't see what's ahead Pastor Chad shares his remarkable testimony of losing his eyesight completely after a missions trip to Central America and how through that devastating experience God transformed his faith family and ministry He explains why he believes there has been far more gain than loss and how [... more]