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A daily word of encouragement

Mature Christians
The more we become like Christ by the work of the Spirit the more mature we GROW.
By: Allison Hawkins
(Lifeword)
Aired on Sep 18, 2024
A daily word of encouragement

SELFLESSNESS - VS + SELFISHNESS
We have a natural tendency towards selfishness.
By: Allison Hawkins
(Lifeword)
Aired on Sep 18, 2024
A daily word of encouragement

NEW things are uncomfortable
When the Lord does something NEW in our lives, it’s going to feel uncomfortable.
By: Allison Hawkins
(Lifeword)
Aired on Sep 18, 2024
FamilyLife Today

How to Embrace Jesus
What does the Bible say about Jesus' feelings and posture toward us? Learn the importance of diving into Scriptures day by day to remember Jesus' love for you as pastor and author Dane Ortlund joins Dave and Ann Wilson on FamilyLife Today!
By: FamilyLife
(FamilyLife)
Aired on Sep 18, 2024
Day by Day - 2 Samuel

The Fear That Raced Through My Body…
We can fight with courage because we know the Lord will do what is good in His sight.   #daybydaylw   Interested in learning more about becoming a devoted follower of Christ? Go to follow.lifeword.org!   ~~~   It was common practice when I was in my teenage years, that after church on Sunday night, there was a group of us boys who would end up at one of our houses to eat and then play basketball, watch a movie, or some other common teenage time spender. On one particular night we were all at my house. We had been in the living room watching a movie, got bored and then made our way to the backyard to play basketball and jump on the trampoline…probably pulling the trampoline up next to the goal so we could do extravagant dunks. During that time my parents came home. They had been out to eat with some friends that night after church. I was walking in the back door, and could see into our living room where mom was straightening up the mess we had made. She reached down to pick up some pillows off the floor, and when she did that, she uncovered a cigarette that was laying on the floor. Perhaps you can imagine the shock and sense of fear that raced through my body at that moment. She picked up the cigarette, called my dad over to her (which only intensified my fear). They had a brief discussion, and then they announced to everyone there, “Okay boys. We found this cigarette. I don’t know to whom it belongs, but we are calling all the parents to let them know that we have found it, and they can deal with you on their terms.” So they did just that. They called all the parents. The culprit confessed, and his parents dealt with him as they saw fit. I could stand up here and tell you story after story that involved my parents, and how they seemed to have always done what was right when it came to raising their boys, and just about every other area in their life. They weren’t perfect, but they had this north star ethic about them. They had standards and principles by which they made decisions. Believe it or not, those standards did not always benefit me in the moment. Sometimes those decisions caused pain, or frustration, disappointment, confusion. But having the benefit of time and space, I can look back on most decisions that they made on my behalf and say they did what they thought was right. This morning we see a similar sentiment expressed in a war-time speech given by the commander of the Israelite army. In 2 Samuel 10:12, Joab, David’s chief commander, cries out, “Be of good courage, and let us be courageous for our people, and for the cities of God, and may the LORD do what seems good to him/what is right in his sight.” We can fight with courage today because we know the LORD will do what is good in His sight.
By: Clif Johnson
(Lifeword)
Aired on Sep 18, 2024
Show Day by Day
Mental Health Minutes

Benefits of Crying
There are benefits to allowing ourselves to cry.   #mentalhealthminutelw   Interested in learning more about becoming a devoted follower of Christ? Go to follow.lifeword.org!
By: Brian Sheppard
(Lifeword)
Aired on Sep 17, 2024
FamilyLife Today

The Heart of Jesus: How He Really Feels About You
Have you ever wondered how Jesus really feels about you? At times, many imagine He's disappointed or aloof. Author and pastor Dane Ortlund wants us to experience Jesus' truest heart towards us. He joins Dave and Ann Wilson on FamilyLife Today for a hopeful discussion on theology and the goodness of God!
By: FamilyLife
(FamilyLife)
Aired on Sep 17, 2024
Day by Day - 2 Samuel

At The Table Of The King
A life under covenant is one where we are welcome at the King’s table.   #daybydaylw   Interested in learning more about becoming a devoted follower of Christ? Go to follow.lifeword.org!   ~~~   The feast a Covenant produces The covenant blessings continue to pour out. You not only get your life spared, you get life abundant. You get an inheritance and a place and a position at the table of the king. The abundance and the bounty of the King becomes yours! This is life under the covenant. You receive pardon. You receive a place at the table of abundance for always. What is it that you feast on today, as a believer? What is it that belongs wholly to the King that is sits in front of you at the table? It is peace for today, and strength for tomorrow. It is comfort in hard times. It is perseverance in temptation. It is joy in sorrow. It is hope for the life to come. I do not think it irony that David gives Mephibosheth a place at the king’s table, and then we see the true king set a table for his disciples as well. And he tells them, that the meal that they will share together represents the new covenant. The better covenant. And he gives them a piece of unleavened bread, breaks it, and tells them to eat it. That bread represents his body broken for them. He then passes a cup of wine around to them and tells them to drink it because it represents His blood poured out for them, his life given for them.
By: Clif Johnson
(Lifeword)
Aired on Sep 17, 2024
Show Day by Day
Lori Cline - Greatest Hits

Lori Cline's Greatest Hits: A NEW Way To Love My Neighbor
To truly show great love, we must sacrifice.   #theloriclineshow   Interested in learning more about becoming a devoted follower of Christ? Go to follow.lifeword.org!   ~~~   It just doesn’t get any better than this! Have you ever said that? I think about moments in my life when my heart was so full. How could anything compare to THIS? Falling in love, the birth of a baby or sitting on the beach watching the sun go down are all moments I’ve thought, it really can’t get any better than this! Then it does. A new moment. A new memory. A new blessing. What about when it comes to things that changed the world? We love the history channel and it’s fascinating to watch innovation, products and ideas that have changed our lives for the better. I’m sure there were times way back then people thought, ‘wow this couldn’t get any better!’ Then along came the wheel, indoor plumbing, the printing press, penicillin, the lightbulb, concrete, the telephone, McDonalds and so much more that did in fact make things better! Something new can be a really good thing, unless it’s NEW coke. That was a huge sugary flop back in 1985. It goes down as an epic FAIL of trying to improve something already great. In the moment, when something is already a good thing, it’s tough to imagine how it could be made better. Nothing is better than the original. But when it actually IS, our minds are blown and we think, how did we ever manage before? It can’t get any better than this. Then, our eyes are opened to a NEW way. When you think about LOVE, could love ever get any better? Could we love more? Could there be even deeper ways to show someone we love them? God commanded His people to ‘love your neighbor as yourself’ all the way back in Leviticus 19:18. The command was not to view the world as us and them, but God required love for all. Fast forward to Jesus’ ministry and the command from Leviticus had been tweaked just a bit by the religious elite over the years. Yes, love your neighbor as yourself, but hate your enemy. They don’t deserve your love. Jesus corrected that and turned it all upside down in his sermon on the mount. Love your enemies. Bless those who curse you. Do good to those who hate you and pray for those who use you and persecute you. Love the undeserving, because aren’t we all in fact, undeserving? When asked what is the greatest command in Matthew 22, Jesus said, “love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul and mind and then love your neighbor as yourself.” Again, he is pointing us to be fully devoted to God and then be a conduit of God’s love to others. Is it possible to love someone even more than that? Jesus takes it even deeper. John 13:34-35 “A new command I give you: Love one another as I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” Love one other, we get it? But what’s NEW about it? How was Jesus improving on how to love our neighbor? Jesus said, “love one another as I have loved you.” How has Jesus loved me? He died for me. He loved me MORE than He loved himself. That’s the NEW part. He put my need above his own. It’s a selfless, sacrificial love. That’s how we are to love one another. How can I put you ABOVE me? Do you love your neighbor like that? That’s how Jesus loves. While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. (Romans 5:8) There is no greater love. And it really doesn’t get any better than that. That’s the truth. So when we talk about love, remember it requires sacrifice. Love your enemies. Lay your life down for one another. It’s no longer about me. That’s how Jesus loves and that kind of love is what changes the world. I’m Lori Cline.
By: Lori Cline
(Lifeword)
Aired on Sep 17, 2024
FamilyLife Today

Dave & Ann Discuss: Tim Keller on Marriage
Did you know that marriage has power? Join hosts Dave and Ann Wilson as they delve into the ideas of the late Tim Keller on marriage and the powerful ways marriage can lead to mutual growth and Christlikeness...on FamilyLife Today!
By: FamilyLife
(FamilyLife)
Aired on Sep 16, 2024
Day By Day Expressions

Day by Day Expressions
It is important to have Christians creating music even outside the realm of worship.   #daybydaylw   Interested in learning more about becoming a devoted follower of Christ? Go to follow.lifeword.org!
By: Clif Johnson
(Lifeword)
Aired on Sep 16, 2024
Show Day by Day
Outdoors with Shaun Merrell

Feeding the Fish
The fish are hungry and Shaun's headed to PawPaw's pond to feed. Explore the deep spiritual lessons found in the world of fishing and how they reflect the call to follow Jesus.   #outdoorswithshaunmerrell   Interested in learning more about becoming a devoted follower of Christ? Go to follow.lifeword.org!
By: Shaun Merrell
(Lifeword)
Aired on Sep 15, 2024
Moving Works

Be Still
Though the world is plagued by suffering due to the realities of sin, death, and evil, God is calling us to seek refuge in the only place it can truly be found…His presence. A symbolic adaptation of Psalm 46.   #movingworks   Interested in learning more about becoming a devoted follower of Christ? Go to follow.lifeword.org!
By: Moving Works
(MovingWorks.org)
Aired on Sep 13, 2024
FamilyLife Today

Surviving Back-To-School Stress
The logistical & emotional demands of school starting can be heavy for parents. David Robbins, President of Cru, and his wife Meg, join Dave and Ann Wilson on FamilyLife Today for an authentic discussion on surviving back-to-school stress.
By: FamilyLife
(Lifeword)
Aired on Sep 13, 2024
Mental Health Minutes

Creating Problems
It is normal to find a new problem after solving one.   #mentalhealthminutelw   Interested in learning more about becoming a devoted follower of Christ? Go to follow.lifeword.org!
By: Brian Sheppard
(Lifeword)
Aired on Sep 12, 2024
Doc Talks

"Battling Anxiety" - ft. Allison Franklin
The battle against anxiety is something which we must allow Jesus to fight for us.   #doctalkspodcast   Interested in learning more about becoming a devoted follower of Christ? Go to follow.lifeword.org!
By: Brian Sheppard
(Lifeword)
Aired on Sep 12, 2024
FamilyLife Today

The Parental Anxiety Struggle is Real
Ever struggled with parental anxiety or inadequacy? You're not alone. Dave and Ann Wilson are joined by David Robbins, President of Cru, and his wife, Meg, to share their experience with these feelings as parents along with encouragement and hope ... on FamilyLife Today!
By: FamilyLife
(Lifeword)
Aired on Sep 12, 2024
Day by Day - 2 Samuel

Covenants That Cover The Crippled
Jesus came to seek and save the lost and heal the sick and broken-hearted.   #daybydaylw   Interested in learning more about becoming a devoted follower of Christ? Go to follow.lifeword.org!   ~~~   If you and I are to see the true import of 2 Samuel 9, and how it radically calls out to us, then we only need to consider how far this covenant reaches. When David asked if there was anyone left in the house of Saul, something was going through the original reader’s mind. They were thinking, “Here comes the elimination of any internal threat to David’s kingdom.” It was customary in those days that a king would execute anyone who posed a threat to his kingdom, whether they be fellow countrymen, or even a blood relative. David had calmed the fury of competition outside his kingdom, and now, it would seem to calm the threat from within, and there was no better place to start than with the house of Saul, David’s greatest enemy from within. And we learn that there is one person left in the house of Saul, a man who was crippled in his feet, who cannot look after himself but is cared for by Machir, and who lives in Lo-debar (which means no pasture). So get the description—of the house of Saul, whom saw David as an enemy; a crippled; a man who couldn’t care for himself but was seen after by Machir; who lived in a land where there was no fertile, green pastures. This is a picture of weakness, of helplessness, of destitution. If David were to show kindness to this man, there would be no way that this man could bring anything of worth to the table. And yet, because of the kindness of David towards this covenant, David gladly, willingly seeks for this man and brings him, Mephibosheth, into his presence to bestow upon him all the covenant blessings. My friend, is this not a picture of what Christ has done for us? He came to seek and to save that which was lost. He came to be a doctor for the brokenhearted, for the sick at heart. He came to extend covenant blessings to those who were enemies of his, to those who are helpless and hopeless, who lived in the land Lo-debar, a place that was like a desert. All of those descriptions fit the life of the believer before he closed with Christ. And yet, the covenant of redemption extends to our brokenness, reaches through our helplessness, and finds us in the desert and calls us forth to come and receive the blessings of salvation.
By: Clif Johnson
(Lifeword)
Aired on Sep 12, 2024
Show Day by Day
A daily word of encouragement

How to loosen strongholds
So, how do we get him to let go? We use weapons that aren’t of this world.
By: Allison Hawkins
(Lifeword)
Aired on Sep 11, 2024
FamilyLife Today

Enduring the Pain of Sickness & Death
Enduring the pain of having a sick child seems impossible. Dave and Ann Wilson are joined by church-planters Rechab and Brittany Gray, as they recount the effect of multiple medical crises on their family and faith...on FamilyLife Today!
By: FamilyLife
(Lifeword)
Aired on Sep 11, 2024
Day by Day - 2 Samuel

Past Covenants, Future Faithfulness
The covenant God made with David led to the eternal blessings we receive in Jesus.   #daybydaylw   Interested in learning more about becoming a devoted follower of Christ? Go to follow.lifeword.org!   ~~~   And here is one feature of covenants that we are witnessing in action: Covenants made in the past are to determine the faithfulness and direct the obediences of the present. Now what we must remember is that 2 Samuel 9 is given to us in light of the last two chapters (7-8). God has made a covenant with David and David’s household. In chapter 8 we learned what the kingdom looked like under the reign of this covenant and under David as King. David defeated enemies; David worshiped the LORD by obeying the Law; and David brought justice and equity, righteousness to the land. Those are trademarks of the kingdom of God, those are trademarks of the king. And we see that continuation in chapter 9, but we see it on a more personal level. We see trademarks, or characteristics of the right type of king in God’s kingdom. So what we are seeing and reading about shows us in illustration or a glimpse of the heart of God. And what we see is that the heart of God is faithful to his covenant, and as such brings all kinds of peace to His people. But we must remember that chapter 9, and David’s life is preparing us for something better, something greater, someone better and greater. And we see this same type of covenant language and action in the life of Jesus. Particularly I am thinking of John 17, just before Jesus is betrayed, arrested, and crucified. Listen to Jesus as He prays to the Father at the end of His ministry: “Father, the hour has come. Glorify Your Son, that Your Son also may glorify You; And now, O Father, glorify Me together with Yourself, with the glory which I had with You before the world was” (John 17:1–5 NKJV). The covenant of redemption was a transaction that involved both obligation and reward. The Son entered into a sacred agreement with the Father. He submitted Himself to the obligations of that covenantal agreement. An obligation was likewise assumed by the Father—to give His Son a reward for doing the work of redemption. It was Jesus’ commitment to the covenant he had made with the Father that kept Jesus on the cross. Just as David said, “for the sake of Jonathan,” Jesus Christ said, “for the sake of my Father!” Jesus tied himself to the mast of the cross, and would not come down until all had been accomplished.
By: Clif Johnson
(Lifeword)
Aired on Sep 11, 2024
Show Day by Day
A daily word of encouragement

The One Whom Jesus Loves
Im going to tell you a story, but really I want to invite you into a story..
By: Allison Hawkins
(Lifeword)
Aired on Sep 10, 2024
A daily word of encouragement

Walking in step with the Spirit requires walking
Sometimes our desire to be obedient turns into a glue that’s sticking our feet to the floor. 
By: Allison Hawkins
(Lifeword)
Aired on Sep 10, 2024
Mental Health Minutes

Social Media Insomnia
Social media usage may cause you to be awake for longer.   #mentalhealthminutelw   Interested in learning more about becoming a devoted follower of Christ? Go to follow.lifeword.org!
By: Brian Sheppard
(Lifeword)
Aired on Sep 10, 2024
FamilyLife Today

What If I Feel Anger at God?
Have you ever felt anger at God, or worry that He's punishing you? After tough diagnoses and loss, church-planters Rechab and Brittany Gray did. Hear what they've learned on FamilyLife Today with Dave and Ann Wilson.
By: FamilyLife
(Lifeword)
Aired on Sep 10, 2024
Day by Day - 2 Samuel

Ties That Bind
Our bonds to the people in our lives and the covenants we have made should be unbreakable.   #daybydaylw   Interested in learning more about becoming a devoted follower of Christ? Go to follow.lifeword.org!   ~~~   In Greek mythology, there is what is known as the Sirens’ songs, creatures who roamed on the coastlands, singing out their enchanting songs, and hypnotizing sailors and causing them to shipwreck on their lands. In the story of The Odyssey, Odysseus is sailing passed where he knew some Sirens would be. Desperately wanting to enjoy the beauty of their voices, but not wanting to be lured away by them, Odysseus commands his men to stuff their own ears with wax, and to bind him with rope to the mast of the ship, and under no circumstance, upon threat of life or death, no matter how Odysseus might beg or plead or threaten, were they to untie Odysseus from the mast, lest he jump out of the ship and die. In fact, the crew were to keep their swords out and pointed at Odysseus to keep him from jumping into the sea should he break loose. Once the song of the Sirens floated through the air into Odysseus’ ears, he went temporarily insane, striving with all his strength to unbind himself and plunge into the ocean so that he might join the Sirens. However, the men kept their promise, and refused to let him go. Soon, the song of the Sirens faded into silence, and the men removed the wax from their ears. How strong are the ties bind you to the important people of your life? The covenants you have made? Tie yourself to the mast and order guards to point swords at you so that you will not jump in and chase the Sirens.
By: Clif Johnson
(Lifeword)
Aired on Sep 10, 2024
Show Day by Day
Lori Cline - Greatest Hits

Lori Cline's Greatest Hits: Take A Leap Of Faith
We can always have confidence in who we are in Jesus.   #TheLoriClineShow   Interested in learning more about becoming a devoted follower of Christ? Go to follow.lifeword.org!   ~~~   Are you ready to take a leap of faith? Let’s go! And you know today happens to be a great day to do just that. It’s leap day, because it’s a leap year! Today is the extra day we get in February, which is added to the calendar every four years to keep it in alignment with the Earth's revolutions around the Sun. Whatever that means, I love it because we get one extra day and I always LOVE more time.   So if you were already thinking about stepping out into something new, what better day than leap day! Say yes! Get off the couch! Do something today you’ve been putting off and let’s leap into what God has already set before us.   As you think about that, where do you need to take a leap of faith? Maybe it’s not some BIG thing, but maybe it just needs to be in smaller areas of consistency. Daily leaps lead to BIG leaps and they all begin with faith walking steps.   Since this is a bit of a pep talk for the day, guess where I’m headed in scripture? The hall of faith, Hebrews chapter 11! It’s my favorite. Come on let’s get fired up to take our leap of faith by remembering the faithfulness of those before us. Now I can’t read it all here today, that would make this way too long, so YOU take a leap into God’s word and dig deeper into it on your own. I’ll highlight a few things to get us started and to begin I’ll actually start with the last verse of Hebrews chapter 10.   Hebrews 10:39   But we do not belong to those who shrink back and are destroyed, but to those who have faith and are saved.   I could stop right there. But I won’t. We do NOT belong to those who retreat, shrink back and are destroyed. Why? Because we have Jesus! We are saved and walk by faith embracing ALL we have and are IN Christ! This is a wake up call to remember WHO you are in Christ and the resurrection power you have access to on a daily basis. Our faith IN CHRIST is what sets us apart from the world. He has overcome the world and so through Him we are overcomers and the race we are running, no matter what it looks like down here, ends in victory.   Hebrews 11:1-2   Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. This is what the ancients were commended for.   In Christ I am confident. When I try to walk in MY strength, I fail. That’s what fuels faith. Being confident of who you are and what God has for you to accomplish. The Apostle Paul was a man confident in Christ and he encouraged the Philippians with that confidence, reminding them then and us today that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. When you walk with confidence, by faith, you walk different don’t you. When you leap with confidence, by faith, you leap different too!   The men and women that are mentioned in Hebrews chapter 11 were known for that confident faith. It’s what drove them to obedience and faithfulness in their chapters of the greater story of God’s plan.   Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham and Sarah were full of confident faith. They weren’t perfect. They were flawed just as we are today, and in need of a savior, but while yes they were flawed, they followed by faith. By faith Isaac blessed his sons. By faith Joseph, in his final days, gave future vision and instruction. By faith Moses took many leaps throughout his journey. By faith the walls of Jericho fell and by faith, Rahab did not perish.   There are so many more. Ordinary men and women, used by God, who simply walked by faith. As a result the gospel story advanced. Now it’s our turn to take the steps and move the gospel forward. Will you take a leap today? If you’ve lost your confidence, repent and acknowledge that your confidence hasn’t been in the Lord, because when we know who we are IN CHRIST, we are confident that nothing can stop us.   That’s the truth.   Take a leap of faith. I don’t know what that looks like for you, but be encouraged by those that have gone before you, paving the way for YOUR story today.   I’m Lori Cline.
By: Lori Cline
(Lifeword)
Aired on Sep 10, 2024
Moving Works

Beloved
Do you struggle in your marriage? Takashi and Naoko did. Their shame and brokenness left their marriage on the brink of total collapse. Then they found true love…not in each other, but in a person that would transform their family completely.   #movingworks   Interested in learning more about becoming a devoted follower of Christ? Go to follow.lifeword.org!
By: Moving Works
(MovingWorks.org)
Aired on Sep 09, 2024
FamilyLife Today

The Power of the Word
Do you believe in the power of the Word? Church-planters Rechab and Brittany Gray join Dave and Ann Wilson to remind us of the Bible's beauty and power through their stories of personal faith and discipleship...on FamilyLife Today!
By: FamilyLife
(Lifeword)
Aired on Sep 09, 2024
Day By Day Expressions

Day By Day Expressions
Artistry and beauty can be ways to express worship and honor to God.   #daybydaylw   Interested in learning more about becoming a devoted follower of Christ? Go to follow.lifeword.org!
By: Clif Johnson
(Lifeword)
Aired on Sep 09, 2024
Show Day by Day