FamilyLife Today®Mar-08-2010
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: Hope After Betrayal
Meg Wilson
After forgiving her husband for his sexual addiction and working hard to keep her marriage together, Meg's husband later confessed to having an affair. Author Meg Wilson talks about the hurt and anger she felt after her husband's betrayal and tells where she found encouragement and strength to walk through this trial.
Mar-07-2010
Monday, March 8, 2010
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: Hope After Betrayal
Meg Wilson
She thought she had the perfect life - a solid marriage, two wonderful daughters, a middle class lifestyle. But what she would later find out would rock her world like never before. Meg Wilson remembers the day when her husband called to tell her that he was stepping down from his job because of his addiction to internet porn. Join us to hear how Meg responded to this devastating news and how they put their marriage back together step by step.
Mar-04-2010
Friday, March 5, 2010
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: Hooked
Dr. Freda Bush and Dr. Joe McIlhaney
Do you feel powerless to protect your teen from early sexual involvement? Drs. Freda Bush and Joe McIlhaney , both OB-Gyns, encourage parents to love their teens and remain involved in their lives, and let them know their standards regarding premarital sex. Even by doing all this, however, they realize that youth often make the wrong choices. Freda tells what her and her husband's response was when their own daughter came home from college and announced she was pregnant.
Mar-03-2010
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: Hooked
Dr. Freda Bush and Dr. Joe McIlhaney
Teen sex isn't just a bad idea; it's a risky move physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Drs. Freda Bush and Joe McIlhaney, experts on brain development and sexuality, talk to parents about some of the consequences of premarital sex, including STDs, compulsive behavior, attachment disorders and more.
Mar-02-2010
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: Hooked
Dr. Freda Bush and Dr. Joe McIlhaney
You've heard it said that the brain is the most important sex organ, and Drs. Freda Bush and Joe McIlhaney explain how science bears that out. Hear them tell how the powerful chemicals dopamine and oxytocin are released during intimacy, causing a man to want to repeat the action and causing a woman to want to bond to her partner. They warn, however, that when you attach and unattach with multiple partners through premarital sex you weaken your ability to stay attached.
Mar-01-2010
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: From Fear to Freedom
Karen Loritts
Ungodly fear can rob us of the things we hold most dear - peace, joy, trust, and our relationship with our family, friends and God, but author and pastor's wife Karen Loritts says the Apostle James provides clear Biblical instruction for overcoming sinful fear. Karen shares how she banished her "fear buddies" with the power of God's Word.
Feb-28-2010
Monday, March 1, 2010
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: From Fear to Freedom
Karen Loritts
Karen Loritts should have been fine. She and her pastor husband were empty nesters, she had a successful book, a thriving church community, and four happy well adjusted children. So why was she filled with fear? Hear how Karen's "fear buddies" almost stole her joy, and how she came back from the brink of despair and found victory over fear.
Feb-25-2010
Friday, February 26, 2010
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: College Ready
With Robert Lewis and John Bryson
The research is clear - a large percentage of students are spiritual drop outs once they get to college. Will you be one of them? Pastors Robert Lewis and John Bryson tell students how they can stay spiritually strong and still enjoy all college has to offer by joining other growing believers in a vibrant, active college ministry.
Feb-24-2010
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: College Ready
With Robert Lewis and John Bryson
College provides plenty of opportunities for socializing with the opposite sex. Today, Robert Lewis and John Bryson reminisce about their dating successes and disasters as they try to encourage students to see their dating relationships as not just merely a fun pastime, but as a time to prepare for a future partner.
Feb-23-2010
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: College Ready
With Robert Lewis and John Bryson
There's no doubt about it - college is fun! But it also involves a lot of hard work. Today, Robert Lewis and John Bryson, developers of "College Ready," a resource designed to help students make the most of their college days, tell students that it's okay to have fun during college, as long as you don't neglect your studies. Hear their advice for excelling in school and still finding time to make some fabulous memories.
Feb-22-2010
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: College Ready
With Robert Lewis and John Bryson
Worried about making new friends at college? All it takes is a little know how. According to pastors Robert Lewis and John Bryson the college years are the most fertile for building lifelong friendships. Lewis and Bryson reflect on their own college days and explain why choosing the right kind of friends will make or break you at college.
Feb-21-2010
Monday, February 22, 2010
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: College Ready
With Robert Lewis and John Bryson
Classes are finished, finals are graded, and the diploma is finally in your hand! Your next stop: college. All this week, pastors Robert Lewis and John Bryson talk to upcoming college students about making the most of their college years. Lewis and Bryson encourage students to envision their future and know why they are in college before they enter. Those who don't have a vision for their future, according to Lewis, often drop out. Join us today to hear why beginning with the end in mind will help you in the long run.
Feb-18-2010
Friday, February 19, 2010
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: Q&A on God and Sex
With Matt Chandler
Many of us have questions about intimacy, but are too embarrassed to ask. You'd be surprised, however, how many are asking the same question. That's what Matt Chandler, pastor of The Village Church, found out when he encouraged his congregation to send in their most daunting sexually-related questions. Today, Matt fields those questions and gives solid biblical counsel on a variety of sexually related topics including attraction, abuse, and homosexuality.
Feb-17-2010
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: Forgotten God
Francis Chan
Are you walking in the flesh or by the Spirit of God? Today on the broadcast, pastor Francis Chan, author of the book Forgotten God, talks about the exciting lives believers can have when they completely surrender to the Spirit of God. As Chan explains, the Holy Spirit is like our own GPS system. He leads and directs, and it's our job to keep in step with Him. How do you know it's the Holy Spirit leading and not your own thoughts? Join us to find out!
Feb-16-2010
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: Forgotten God
Francis Chan
Are you walking in the power of the Holy Spirit? Today, pastor Francis Chan talks about his life since becoming a Spirit-filled follower of Christ. Hear him explain how his marriage, family, and day-to-day life have been enhanced because of his reliance on the Holy Spirit.
Feb-15-2010
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: Forgotten God
Francis Chan
The Holy Spirit is the secret ingredient in every believer's life, says today's guest, Francis Chan. The reality for believers, Chan says, is that God lives inside our bodies, and that should transform the way we live. Join us to hear Chan explain the difference between the baptism of the Holy Spirit and being filled with the Spirit.
Feb-14-2010
Monday, February 15, 2010
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: Forgotten God
Francis Chan
Are you under the influence? Pastor Francis Chan reminds believers about their need for the Holy Spirit and calls on the church to be conduits of the Holy Spirit's power and love. As Chan points out, having the Spirit of God inside us should make a huge difference in the way we live. If we aren't living any differently than the world, we need to examine our faith.
Feb-11-2010
Friday, February 12, 2010
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: Q&A on God and Sex
With Matt Chandler
After asking his congregation to send in their questions about sex and intimacy, pastor Matt Chandler's internet mailbox was flooded. Today, Matt answers a wide range of questions related to marriage, intimacy and sexual temptation.
Feb-10-2010
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: The Christian Lover
With Michael Haykin
Trying to reach your loved one's heart? Why not try a love letter! Church history professor Dr. Michael Haykin shares some revealing letters written by some of our most beloved theologians from the past, including Samuel Pierce, Benjamin Bedham, and Martin Lloyd Jones.
Feb-09-2010
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: The Christian Lover
With Michael Haykin
If you think Christians of yesteryear were bores when it came to romance, think again. Today, we turn back the pages of history as Dr. Michael Haykin, professor of church history at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, talks about the romances and love letters of some of our most well-known theologians, including Martin Luther and John Calvin.
Feb-08-2010
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: Romance in the Rain
With Dennis Rainey
Today on the broadcast, Dennis Rainey encourages couples to feed the fire of romance in their marriages.
Feb-07-2010
Monday, February 8, 2010
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: Romance in the Rain
With Dennis Rainey
On today's broadcast, Dennis Rainey tells couples how to keep their marriages strong in the face of temptation.
Feb-04-2010
Friday, February 5, 2010
Host: Dennis Rainey
With David Bentall
On today's broadcast, David Bentall, founder of Next Step Advisors, talks openly with Dennis Rainey about the marital problems he and his wife, Alison, faced during the first 22 years of their marriage as he focused all of his energy into his career.
Feb-03-2010
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: Cupidity: 50 Stupid Things People Do for Love
With Michael and Hayley DiMarco
Stupid attempts at love don't just happen when you're dating, but also when you're married. Today husband and wife team Michael and Hayley DiMarco tell how our emotions, especially selfishness, often derail us in marriage. Today, hear them talk about other harmful ways to relate to your spouse, including failing to provide and not accepting his offerings.
Feb-02-2010
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: Cupidity: 50 Stupid Things People Do for Love
With Michael and Hayley DiMarco
When it comes to love, are you an Albert Einstein or an Daffy Duck? Today authors Michael and Hayley DiMarco talk about the stupid things singles do for love and how to avoid them.
Feb-01-2010
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: We Still Do: Michael and Cindy Easley
With Michael and Cindy Easley
Storms and trials don't have to destroy you. For those who build their house on the Rock, the trials of life can be a launching pad into a closer walk with God. Today, pastor Michael Easley and his wife, Cindy, tell how their trials have made them stronger and more committed to each other.
Jan-31-2010
Monday, February 1, 2010
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: We Still Do: Michael and Cindy Easley
With Michael and Cindy Easley
Despite life's trials, can a couple stay married for a lifetime? Discover how pastor Michael Easley and his wife, Cindy, learned to love, honor, cherish, and say, "I still do" to each other.
Jan-28-2010
Friday, January 29, 2010
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: Parenting Heart to Heart
With Reb Bradley
On the broadcast today, Dennis Rainey talks with Family Ministries director Reb Bradley about building better relationships with your kids.
Jan-27-2010
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: Parenting Heart to Heart
With Reb Bradley
Do your kids feel safe telling you their innermost thoughts and feelings? On today's broadcast, Dennis Rainey talks with pastor and conference speaker Reb Bradley about building relationships of trust and respect with your children. Hear Reb tell about some parenting mistakes he made early in his parenting career, and what he did to change his parenting style. Today, Reb shares the delightful story of how he and his wife adopted their fourth child.
Jan-26-2010
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: Parenting Heart to Heart
With Reb Bradley
You've heard it said that children aren't robots, yet we're always amazed when our kids break away from our family's norm. On today's broadcast, Reb Bradley, a father of six and the director of Family Ministries in Sheridan, CA, tells Dennis Rainey why parents shouldn't put their hope in their child-rearing methods, as he had done when his children were young, but in the Lord. Find out what happened when Reb's son broke out of the family mold and how that turn of events eventually led to closer family relationships.
Jan-25-2010
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: Treasures in the Dark
With Andy and Nikki Bray
Today Andy and Nikki Bray, directors of FamilyLife New Zealand, talk candidly to Dennis Rainey about the tragic flash flood that took the life of the their oldest daughter, Natasha, at the age of 16.
Jan-24-2010
Monday, January 25, 2010
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: Treasures in the Dark
With Andy and Nikki Bray
Andy and Nikki, directors of FamilyLife New Zealand, realize their marriage and family are a miracle from God. Through various circumstances, they have experienced the pain of divorce and know what a mark it leaves. Today Andy and Nikki talk about how they started FamilyLife New Zealand and what they've seen in the lives of countless couples as a result of this ministry. Andy also talks about the serious health challenges he's faced at the ministry and at home as he's coped with ongoing kidney failure.
Jan-21-2010
Friday, January 22, 2010
Host: Dennis Rainey
With Mario Zandstra
Hi Ho, Hi Ho, it's off to camp we go! Join us today as Mario Zandstra, president and CEO of Pine Cove, a Christian camping ministry, talks about the fun and adventure that can be had at a Christian family camp.
Jan-20-2010
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Host: Dennis Rainey
With Debbie Kennedy, Holly Kennedy Wakefield, Michael Farris, and Alex and Brett Harris
How well do you know your Scripture? In November 2009, 300 finalists from a field of over 17,000 contestants gathered in Washington D.C. for an historic event - the first annual Bible Bee. The winners took home one quarter million dollars in awards, and the event was a smashing success. On today's edition of the broadcast, we'll find out how one young woman's passion for memorizing God's word grew into an event with nationwide and eternal benefits, and we'll also tell you how your family can be a part of this year's event.
Jan-19-2010
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: Hidden Joy
With Wendy Blight
In the United States, 1.3 women are raped every minute. Today rape survivor Wendy Blight remembers her attack 22 years ago and tells Dennis Rainey what she would do to protect her own daughter from sexual assault. Hear Wendy share how she overcame her fear and even found forgiveness for her attacker.
Jan-18-2010
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: Hidden Joy
With Wendy Blight
Trial lawyer Wendy Blight worked for three firms before she had children. The biggest trial she ever faced, however, had nothing to do with court. Today author Wendy Blight talks candidly about the rape that threatened to keep her a prisoner of fear. Find out how she conquered her fears, and how you can, too, by meditating on the Word of God.
Jan-17-2010
Monday, January 18, 2010
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: Hidden Joy
With Wendy Blight
Her college graduation had been fabulous. Now Wendy enjoyed her time celebrating with friends and dreaming about her upcoming wedding and career. But little did she know that something - someone, horrible, was waiting for her just around the corner. Today Wendy Blight opens up about the rape that caused her to shrink in fear and desperately search for God.
Jan-14-2010
Friday, January 15, 2010
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: No Greater Love
With Russ Rice, Brad Silverman, Anthony Tyler Quinn
Sometimes life gives you a second chance. That's the theme of the new release, No Greater Love, a Christian romantic drama about a couple, Jeff and Heather, whose marriage falls apart. Ten years down the road, however, Jeff and Heather cross paths again, and are torn by the decisions they must make. Joining Dennis Rainey in the studio today is the executive producer of No Greater Love, Russ Rice, along with the writer/director, Brad Silverman, and lead actor, Anthony Tyler Quinn.
Jan-13-2010
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: No Greater Love
With Russ Rice, Brad Silverman, Anthony Tyler Quinn
Sometimes life gives you a second chance to make things right. Join us today as Dennis Rainey welcomes Russ Rice, executive producer of the new release, No Greater Love. The movie, a Christian romantic drama, is about a couple whose marriage is torn apart by workaholism and depression. Joining Russ in the studio is writer/director, Brad Silverman, and lead actor of the movie, Anthony Tyler Quinn.
Jan-12-2010
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: Love Renewed: Clint and Penny Bragg
With Clint and Penny Bragg
The reconciliation of Clint and Penny Bragg's marriage 11 years after their divorce and a 3,000-mile separation seemed next to impossible to those who knew them. But God loves the impossible. Today, hear Clint and Penny talk about God's miraculous intervention in their life and marriage.
Jan-11-2010
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: Love Renewed: Clint and Penny Bragg
With Clint and Penny Bragg
How can something that seemed so right at first go downhill so fast? That's what Clint Bragg was wondering when his marriage to Penny ended after less than two years. Tempted by an affair, Penny thought it best to leave Clint and her old life behind, but could she leave her faith? Join us to hear Clint and Penny tell more of their story on today's broadcast.
Jan-10-2010
Monday, January 11, 2010
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: Love Renewed: Clint and Penny Bragg
With Clint and Penny Bragg
Most marriages aren't lived out on a romantic balcony, and neither was Clint and Penny Bragg's. After what seemed like an ideal courtship and blissfully happy first year, cracks began to form in their marital foundation. Penny began pulling away and communicating less, and an emotional affair with someone else soon followed. Hear more of their story this week.
Jan-07-2010
Friday, January 8, 2010
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: Hero: Unleashing God's Power in a Man's Heart
With Derwin Gray
Even Superman would struggle to meet the obligations and duties that face the average man! But at the core of their being, men are designed to be heroes, says former NFL player Derwin Gray, because they are created in the image of the Great Hero - God. Today Derwin directs men on a journey of restoration, calling them back to their God-appointed mission, challenging them to reclaim their place as warrior and worshiper.
Jan-06-2010
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: Hero: Unleashing God's Power in a Man's Heart
With Derwin Gray
Inside every good man is a hero. Former NFL player Derwin Gray sounds the call for husbands and fathers to step up and be the men God has called them to be. Derwin talks honestly about his own struggles in marriage and shares how abiding with Christ has changed the way he loves his wife and children.
Jan-05-2010
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: Hero: Unleashing God's Power in a Man's Heart
With Derwin Gray
It's not what you do, but who you know. Today former professional athlete Derwin Gray motivates men to live a heroic life by getting to know the Great Hero so well that His greatness rubs off on them. Derwin tells how his own life was changed when an injury ended his NFL career and a colleague, commonly known as the "naked preacher", led him to make the biggest decision of his life.
Jan-04-2010
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: Pray Big for Your Family
With Will and Susie Davis
Are you praying on behalf of your son or daughter? Pastor Will Davis, along with his wife Susie, talk about being honest with God and asking Him to intervene on behalf of their children. Hear how they've entrusted their children to God, and how they've prayed with them and for them over the years.
Jan-03-2010
Monday, January 4, 2010
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: Pray Big for Your Family
With Will and Susie Davis
When was the last time you asked God for something BIG? Today pastor Will Davis and his wife Susie talk about praying big, hairy audacious prayers as a couple for your marriage. The Davis's encourage believers not to shy away from asking God for big things, having faith that He'll answer one way or another.
Dec-31-2009
Friday, January 1, 2010
Host: Dennis Rainey
With Truett Cathy
On today's broadcast, Chick-fil-A president and founder, Truett Cathy, tells you how you can make a difference in the life of a child.
Dec-30-2009
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: This Is My Destiny
Dennis Jernigan
How do we relate to the homosexual community? Find out by joining us for today's broadcast when Christian recording artist and former homosexual, Dennis Jernigan, gives Dennis Rainey insight into the issues surrounding homosexuality.
Dec-29-2009
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: This Is My Destiny
Dennis Jernigan
Worship leader and songwriter, Dennis Jernigan, assumed he'd never marry. Hear him tell how God delivered him out of homosexuality and gave him a gift he never imagined - his wife, Melinda.
Dec-28-2009
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: This Is My Destiny
Dennis Jernigan
Sexually abused at an early age, Christian recording artist Dennis Jernigan struggled to understand God's plan for him throughout his young adult life. On today's broadcast, hear how God delivered Dennis from his homosexuality in an instant.
Dec-27-2009
Monday, December 28, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: This Is My Destiny
Dennis Jernigan
Christian singer and songwriter Dennis Jernigan shares what happened when he chose to get honest with God about his homosexuality.
Dec-24-2009
Friday, December 25, 2009 Host: Dennis Rainey "Glory to God in the highest and peace on whom His favor rests." Pass around the mugs of hot chocolate and gather the family together to hear this compelling reading of the Christmas story from the Gospel of Luke performed by the nation's homeless as part of the Hungry Planet Bible Project.
Dec-23-2009
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Ken Daniel
Angels declared the good news of Christ's birth. On today's broadcast, Ken Daniel tells why remembering the birth of our Savior should bring us comfort and joy.
Dec-22-2009
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Gerald Sittser
Has God ever let you down? Gerald Sittser lost his wife, mother and daughter in a tragic accident that left him wondering, "Why?" Then a friend challenged him with the thought, "Why not?" Rethinking his expectations about life and Christianity, Jerry came to realize that God didn't promise him a pain-free life, but promised instead to be with him in his loss and suffering.
Dec-21-2009
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: The Disappearance of God
Al Mohler
What does beauty reveal about God? Today respected theologian Dr. Al Mohler explains that if beauty is a gift, then there must be a giver, the Lord God Almighty, the source of all beauty. Hear him tell what distinguishes the truly beautiful from those things that are merely pretty.
Dec-20-2009
Monday, December 21, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: The Disappearance of God
Al Mohler
Our faith is in a state of emergency! Faced with so many differing churches and philosophies, Christians today face the daunting task of deciding which doctrines of the faith should be given the highest priority and which doctrines need the least. Today Dr. Al Mohler, President of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, helps us perform spiritual triage to order to discern which issues we must stand firm on and which issues we can differ in without rupturing the fellowship of the church.
Dec-17-2009
Friday, December 18, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: Get Outta My Face
Rick Horne
Do you treat your teen as a child or an adult? Today long-time school guidance counselor Rick Horne helps parents better understand their teens. Find out what your teen really wants and what you can do to see some lasting change in his or her behavior.
Dec-16-2009
Thursday, December 17, 2009 Host: Dennis Rainey Series: Get Outta My Face Rick Horne Would your teen say you're a good listener? Be honest. Today, Christian counselor Rick Horne helps parents to become better communicators with their teens by listening for what their teens say they don't want, as well as what they want.
Dec-15-2009
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: Get Outta My Face
Rick Horne
What do you do when you don't know what to do? Rick Horne, a guidance counselor for over 30 years, talks with Dennis Rainey about the importance of leaning on God for wisdom when parenting an angry teen. Today, Rick teaches parents how to find out what their son or daughter really wants by asking that teen some thought-provoking questions.
Dec-14-2009
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: Tea Parties With a Purpose
Robert and Bobbi Wolgemuth
Do you know a child that needs to be encouraged? If so, join us today when Bobbi Wolgemuth and her husband, Robert, tell just how fun and easy it is to bless a child with Christ's love by hosting a "tea party with a purpose." Whether it's a snowflake tea or a "Happy Birthday Jesus" tea, Bobbi tells how a little simple planning can turn into a sweet time that children will enjoy and remember.
Dec-13-2009
Monday, December 14, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: Tea Parties With a Purpose
Robert and Bobbi Wolgemuth
Ready for a spot of tea? Thirty-five years ago, Bobbi Wolgemuth started reaching out to neighborhood kids by inviting them into her kitchen for a simple tea party. Today Bobbi shows women how they can follow in her footsteps by hosting short and sweet tea parties of their own. Bobbi shares some of her favorite tea party themes and tells just how easy it is to bless the children around you with the love of Christ. Joining Bobbi on the program is her husband, Robert.
Dec-10-2009
Friday, December 11, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: I'm Not Good Enough
Sharon Jaynes
Are you positive that what you believe about yourself is the truth? If it doesn't match what God says about you, it's not. Today Sharon Jaynes encourages women not to buy into the enemy's lie that "I would be happy if..." by immersing themselves in the Scriptures and relinquishing their hopes and dreams into the loving hands of God.
Dec-09-2009
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: I'm Not Good Enough
Sharon Jaynes
Are you defining yourself by your weaknesses? Today gifted author Sharon Jaynes tells women how they can break free from the strongholds of inadequacy, inferiority and insecurity by changing the way they think about themselves and God.
Dec-08-2009
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: I'm Not Good Enough
Sharon Jaynes
Do you often feel inferior to those around you? As a girl, Sharon Jaynes felt inadequate as she tried to get the love and attention of her alcoholic father. This low self-esteem followed her into adulthood. It was only until she started believing what God said about her that she began to live as a daughter of Christ. Today Sharon exhorts women to dismiss the lies of the enemy and to replace them instead with the truth of Scripture.
Dec-07-2009
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: Setting Up Stones
Greg and Martha Singleton
Have you set aside time to worship with your family this season? Authors Greg and Martha Singleton explain how using a nativity scene to act out the Christmas story became a time-honored tradition in their family. The Singletons tell how easy it is to weave family worship into the daily course of life.
Dec-06-2009
Monday, December 7, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: Setting Up Stones
Greg and Martha Singleton
How exciting is your family worship these days? Greg and Martha Singleton dispel the myth that family worship can only occur in a pew on Sundays and instead encourage parents to worship with their children daily through teachable moments and intentional conversations that point them to God.
Dec-03-2009
Friday, December 4, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: No Room at the Inn
Michael and Hayley DiMarco
The problem of homelessness is so large, it is tempting to just give up and ignore the whole matter. Michael and Haley DiMarco say that there are ways to avoid being taken advantage of, and of being apathetic. Join us and discover how you can rise above apathy, as you obey the heart of God for caring for the least and the last.
Dec-02-2009
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: No Room at the Inn
Michael and Hayley DiMarco
When you see the homeless man holding a cardboard sign asking for help, what do you really think? In their 10,000 mile journey across America and into the homeless culture, Michael and Haley DiMarco are discovering that many preconceptions we have about homeless people are way off.
Dec-01-2009
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: 25 Days, 26 Ways to Make This Your Best Christmas Ever
Ace Collins
What once were pagan practices have been redeemed over time to glorify Christ and explain Him to others. Today Ace Collins dives into the history books to unveil the beginnings of some favorite holiday traditions like hanging mistletoe, decorating an evergreen, giving gifts, and feasting. Hear him tell what delicious homemade treats his family will be looking forward to this Christmas.
Nov-30-2009
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: 25 Days, 26 Ways to Make This Your Best Christmas Ever
Ace Collins
It's December, and time to turn your attention to the holidays! Today master storyteller Ace Collins tells the true stories behind some of our most delightful Christmas traditions. Also, hear him reminisce about the Christmases of his boyhood and learn some fun ways to make Christ the focus of your celebration.
Nov-29-2009
Monday, November 30, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: 25 Days, 26 Ways to Make This Your Best Christmas Ever
With Ace Collins
The long-awaited Christmas season is here! What can we do to relish all 25 days of it? Today master storyteller Ace Collins shares some surprising facts about Advent, Boxing Day, and the Wise men, and offers some fun suggestions for making this holiday a joyous season to remember.
Nov-26-2009
Friday, November 27, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: Seeing the Power of God Among Us
With Bryan Chapell
How should we view God and our service to Him? On today's broadcast, seminary president Bryan Chapell shares a powerful and probing message about the God we love and serve, and why we should serve Him.
Nov-25-2009
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: Seeing the Power of God Among Us
With Bryan Chapell
Is forgiveness merely an idea? On this special Thanksgiving Day episode, seminary president Bryan Chapell helps us see the face of real repentance in Luke's Gospel account of the ten lepers whom Jesus healed.
Nov-24-2009
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: The Mission-Minded Family
With Ann Dunagan
Could God be calling your family on a missions trip? Today international missionary Ann Dunagan tells parents what to expect when they travel overseas on a missions trip with their family. Hear some helpful advice for making the most of a missions opportunity.
Nov-23-2009
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: The Mission-Minded Family
With Ann Dunagan
Are you intentional about sharing your faith? Today Ann Dunagan, a founder of Harvest Ministry along with her husband, tells parents how they can get their family excited about being a part of the Great Commission. Ann, a mother of seven, recalls some of her favorite memories ministering with her family overseas.
Nov-22-2009
Monday, November 23, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: The Mission-Minded Family
With Ann Dunagan
Are you mission minded? Today international missionary Ann Dunagan recalls what first drew her toward missions and talks about the privilege of taking part in the Great Commission. Hear how her family of nine is reaching out to the lost across the globe.
Nov-19-2009
Friday, November 20, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: Three Essentials for Every Married Woman
With Barbara Rainey
Women can be a powerful influence for good in the family. Today Barbara Rainey encourages women to raise their vision and discover God's third essential calling on their lives - being women who are world-changers.
Nov-18-2009
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: Three Essentials for Every Married Woman
With Barbara Rainey
Every day, married women have a myriad of choices for spending their day. Today, Barbara Rainey discusses two essentials for every married woman - being a woman of the Word and being a helper to her husband.
Nov-17-2009
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: Choosing Gratitude
With Nancy Leigh DeMoss and Barbara Rainey
Would others say you're a grateful person? Today Nancy DeMoss, author of Choosing Gratitude, along with Barbara Rainey, tell why our gratefulness reflects our faith in God and His goodness.
Nov-16-2009
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: Choosing Gratitude
With Nancy Leigh DeMoss and Barbara Rainey
Are you grateful in the hard times? Today authors Nancy DeMoss and Barbara Rainey reflect on their lives and recall the times when they are most likely to be ungrateful. Together they encourage us to always remember God's blessings, and to see our complaining for what it really is - a sin against God.
Nov-15-2009
Monday, November 16, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: Choosing Gratitude
With Nancy Leigh DeMoss and Barbara Rainey
Thanksgiving is getting closer, but is your heart prepared? Today popular authors Nancy Leigh DeMoss and Barbara Rainey remind us not to forget the mercies of God, but to continually rejoice in the Lord and give thanks, no matter what we may be going through.
Nov-12-2009
Friday, November 13, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: The Smart Stepmom
With Ron Deal and Laura Petherbridge
Could you use some help with your step mothering? Maybe help is closer than you think! Today stepmother Laura Petherbridge and Christian counselor Ron Deal tell fathers how their loyalty and support toward their wives can make a world of difference in a blended family.
Nov-11-2009
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: The Smart Stepmom
With Ron Deal and Laura Petherbridge
Stepmothers have gotten a bad rap ever since the days of Cinderella, but today's guest, Laura Petherbridge, tells why they often deserve it. Laura, a stepmother herself, and family therapist Ron Deal tell you how to avoid making some of the most wicked step parenting mistakes.
Nov-10-2009
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: The Smart Stepmom
With Ron Deal and Laura Petherbridge
If being a mother is hard work, then being a stepmother is twice as difficult. Today Successful Stepfamilies founder Ron Deal, along with author and stepmother Laura Petherbridge, talk about the challenges unique to a stepmother.
Nov-09-2009
Tuesday, November 10, 2009 Host: Dennis Rainey Series: The National Bible Bee 2009 Winners Join us today as we take FamilyLife Today on location to Washington D.C., where we'll be talking to the winners and organizers of the first ever National Bible Bee.
Nov-08-2009
Monday, November 9, 2009 Host: Dennis Rainey Series: The National Bible Bee 2009 Winners A historic event will take place in Washington D.C., and it's not an election. Hundreds of children aged 7-18 will gather and compete to demonstrate their mastery of Scripture memorization at the first annual National Bible Bee. Dennis Rainey and Bob Lepine will interview the winners, as well as the organizers of this event. Join us for the excitement, as we take FamilyLife Today on location to Washington D.C. and the National Bible Bee.
Nov-05-2009
Friday, November 6, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: Growing Together in Gratitude
With Barbara Rainey
Do you praise God even in the bad times? Barbara Rainey talks to parents about training children in gratefulness not only by their example, but through story telling. Today Barbara shares a story about the Puritan preacher Matthew Henry.
Nov-04-2009
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: Growing Together in Gratitude
Barbara Rainey
Sometimes it takes a story to jar us to reality. Today Barbara Rainey encourages parents to teach their children gratitude by giving them positive role models to learn from. Besides being models themselves, parents can read inspiring stories, like the stories she tells today about Harriet Tubman and David Livingstone.
Nov-03-2009
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: Growing Together in Gratitude
Barbara Rainey
Are you modeling gratitude for your kids? Barbara Rainey reminds us that our kids aren't born naturally grateful, so it's a parent's responsibility to teach them. One way to do that, she says, is to share stories that illustrate "giving thanks" in everything. Hear a true story today about Corrie Ten Boom and her sister, Betsy - women of faith who choose to thank God for all things, even for fleas.
Nov-02-2009
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: Barbara Rainey on Gratitude
With Barbara Rainey
Do you know anyone who grumbles and complains? Today Barbara Rainey explains why our whining is so offensive to God. Hear what you can do to cultivate a heart of gratefulness.
Nov-01-2009
Monday, November 2, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: Barbara Rainey on Gratitude
With Barbara Rainey
Would you like your children to be more grateful? Barbara Rainey tells what she did to try and cultivate a heart of gratitude in her children. Today you'll also hear Barbara explain why we struggle to be grateful for God's blessings.
Oct-29-2009
Friday, October 30, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: Our Adoption Story
Mark and Katharyn Richt
Today on the broadcast, University of Georgia head coach Mark Richt and his wife, Katharyn, parents of four, talk about the blessings of adoption.
Oct-28-2009
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: Our Adoption Story
Mark and Katharyn Richt
What could you do to help the orphans, as commanded in Scripture? Today on the broadcast, Mark Richt, head coach at the University of Georgia, and his wife, Katharyn, talk about the decision they made years ago to adopt two children from the Ukraine: a little girl named Anya, who was born with a facial deformity, and a 3-year-old boy named Zach. Hear them share what this commitment, made over 10 years ago, has meant to them and their children.
Oct-27-2009
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: Birth to Five
Brenda Nixon
How are you going to raise your preschooler? Parent educator Brenda Nixon talks about the two questions all children want their parents to answer: "Do you love me?" and "Are you going to let me do whatever I want?" Brenda gives parents practical suggestions for setting boundaries and helping their children make good choices.
Oct-26-2009
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: Birth to Five
Brenda Nixon
What issues are you most likely to face with your toddler? Author Brenda Nixon, a long-time parent educator, talks with Dennis Rainey about bonding, attachment disorders and separation anxiety. Find out what to do when your toddler throws a fit or bites another child, and what age you should begin potty-training.
Oct-25-2009
Monday, October 26, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: Birth to Five
Brenda Nixon
What do you wish someone had told you when you were first a parent? Today, parent educator Brenda Nixon gives new parents some practical tips for understanding and enjoying their newborn. Find out what a parent's objective should be in those first precious six months of life.
Oct-22-2009
Friday, October 23, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: A Biblical Approach to Early Childhood Discipline
Dennis and Barbara Rainey
Is your kindergartner starting to push back on your correction? Dennis and Barbara Rainey give parents some helpful advice for loving and correcting their three to five-year-old children. Find out what to do about sassiness, lying, and bullying.
Oct-21-2009
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: A Biblical Approach to Early Childhood Discipline
Dennis and Barbara Rainey
The toddler years are often considered some of the most difficult. Today, Dennis and Barbara Rainey talk to parents about the best ways to discipline children who are just beginning to walk and talk.
Oct-20-2009
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: A Biblical Approach to Early Childhood Discipline
Dennis and Barbara Rainey
What does your newborn really need from you? Dennis and Barbara Rainey, parents of six and grandparents of more than a dozen, reminisce about their early years of parenting and what they wanted to communicate to their children from day one.
Oct-19-2009
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: A Biblical Approach to Early Childhood Discipline
Dennis and Barbara Rainey
How will you correct your child when he misbehaves? Today, Dennis and Barbara Rainey explain why disciplining a child is a loving act and why spanking is an effective means of correcting a child if done in an appropriate manner.
Oct-18-2009
Monday, October 19, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: A Biblical Approach to Early Childhood Discipline
Dennis and Barbara Rainey
What is your game plan for parenting? Today on the broadcast, Dennis and Barbara Rainey, parents of six grown children, offer some practical steps you can take to help you and your spouse decide what your parenting goals are going to be.
Oct-15-2009
Friday, October 16, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters
Larry Fowler
What are you doing to grow spiritually strong kids? Larry Fowler, executive director of global training for AWANA, an organization committed to helping children know, love and serve Jesus Christ, talks about the importance of teaching your children the Scriptures, and remembers his own mother's commitment to teaching him God's Word.
Oct-14-2009
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters
Dr. Meg Meeker
Is your daughter questioning the household rules? On today's broadcast, well-known pediatrician and mother of six, Dr. Meg Meeker, talks to fathers about the necessity of providing appropriate boundaries for their daughters. Meeker fondly remembers her own father's attempts to protect her, and exhorts parents to affirm a daughter's character rather than her performance or physical beauty.
Oct-13-2009
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters
Dr. Meg Meeker
Of all the relationships a girl may have, the one with her father is the most critical. Today, pediatrician Dr. Meg Meeker talks about the powerful influence of a father and recalls how her own father's belief in her at a low point in her life inspired her to believe in herself and become who she is today.
Oct-12-2009
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: Boys Should Be Boys
Dr. Meg Meeker
How will my son learn to be a man? Today, best-selling author and pediatrician, Dr. Meg Meeker, tells parents why it's important to teach their sons about the power of virtues like self-control. Meeker tells parents that if they set the bar high for their sons, they'll most likely see them rise to that level of character and behavior.
Oct-11-2009
Monday, October 12, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: Boys Should Be Boys
Dr. Meg Meeker
Are you expecting your son to behave like a girl? You might, and not even realize it. Boys are under attack, according to pediatrician and mother of six, Dr. Meg Meeker. Today, Dr. Meeker tells how boys, who are naturally attracted to activity and motion, are being reprimanded for acting like boys. Hear Dr. Meeker share her concerns about too many boys being misdiagnosed with ADHD, and advises Dads to reach into their sons' lives by doing something with them.
Oct-08-2009
Friday, October 9, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: Parent Fuel: For the Fire Inside Our Kids
Barry St. Clair
Have you ever felt like your parenting tank was low? Today, youth expert Barry St. Clair tells parents how they can build a bridge from their hearts to their children's hearts. Barry recalls how difficult it was to connect with his grieving daughter after the death of his wife and encourages parents to continue reaching out to their children even when they push back.
Oct-07-2009
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: Parent Fuel: For the Fire Inside Our Kids
Barry St. Clair
Sometimes when all your safety nets are broken you have no choice but to fall into the arms of God. That's where today's guest, Barry St. Clair, found himself when his wife of 28 years died suddenly after a short illness, leaving him as a single father of four. Barry recalls how he leaned on God in those early months to help his children process the loss.
Oct-06-2009
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: Parent Fuel: For the Fire Inside Our Kids
Barry St. Clair
Are you worried your children won't turn out right? Then maybe you're worried about the wrong thing. Today, Barry St. Clair, founder of Reach Out Youth Solutions, calls parents to focus less on their children's achievements and more on their children's love for Jesus. Barry gives parents practical ways to build into the next generation and to help their kids answer the question "Who Am I?" by pointing them back to God.
Oct-05-2009
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: For Parents Only
Shaunti Feldhahn and Lisa Rice
Today on the broadcast, Dennis Rainey talks with best-selling authors Shaunti Feldhahn and Lisa Rice about their book, For Parents Only. Filled with profound and statistically solid survey results garnered from more than 1,200 teens nationwide, For Parents Only unravels the mysteries behind children's misunderstood behavior.
Oct-04-2009
Monday, October 5, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: For Parents Only
Shaunti Feldhahn and Lisa Rice
Do you know what makes your teen tick? Find out on today's broadcast when Dennis Rainey talks to Shaunti Feldhahn and Lisa Rice, authors of For Parents Only, a revealing new parenting book that tells what's on the minds and hearts of teens today. Today, Shaunti and Lisa reveal the number one thing teens say they really want the most.
Oct-01-2009
Friday, October 2, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: Adopted for Life
With Russell Moore
Adoption is close to the heart of God; so says Russell Moore, father of adopted sons Benjamin and Timothy and author of the book Adopted for Life. Today Russell talks about the challenges of adapting his adopted children to their new life and the blessings they've seen since expanding their family through adoption.
Sep-30-2009
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: Adopted for Life
With Russell Moore
Does God want to bless your life through adoption? Today Russell Moore, author of Adopted for Life, fondly remembers the days when he and his wife waited for a word from their adoption agency to go pick up their sons. Hear Russell describe the orphanage in Russia where his sons lived and the emotions they felt as they prepared the boys to travel to their new home in the United States.
Sep-29-2009
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: Adopted for Life
With Russell Moore
Could God be leading you to adoption? Today Russell Moore, dean of the School of Theology at Southern Seminary, talks honestly about his family's struggle with infertility and recalls the precious moment when he opened his heart and mind to the idea of adoption.
Sep-28-2009
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: Teaching Your Kids God's Law
With Al Mohler
You'd never think of teaching your kids to spell before first teaching them their ABC's. Why then would you try to teach your kids life skills before first introducing them to the Life Giver, God himself? Today Southern Seminary President, Al Mohler, exhorts parents to protect and bless their children by teaching them God's law.
Sep-27-2009
Monday, September 28, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: Teaching Your Kids God's Law
With Al Mohler
You have a lot of things to teach your children before they reach adolescence. Shouldn't God's law be one of them? Today Al Mohler, president of Southern Baptist Seminary, tells parents why teaching their children the Ten Commandments is vital to their children's spiritual and emotional health.
Sep-24-2009
Friday, September 25, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: Desire and Deceit
Al Mohler
How do you raise kids to have a healthy view of sexuality? Today Al Mohler, president of Southern Baptist Seminary, tells parents to assume their child will struggle to understand their sexuality. Knowing this, Al Mohler tells parents to be ready and willing to answer any questions their children might have and to be proactive about addressing the topic before the culture does.
Sep-23-2009
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: Desire and Deceit
With Al Mohler
How far have we drifted from the biblical teaching on sexuality and sin? Today Southern Baptist Theological Seminary President, Al Mohler, points us back to the Word of God to reveal God's thoughts on sexuality.
Sep-22-2009
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: Desire and Deceit
with Al Mohler
Lust pervades our culture. Join us today as Al Mohler, president of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, talks about the gift of sexuality and the damage that is done when a society no longer restrains the sex drive.
Sep-21-2009
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: How Empty is Your Nest?
With Barbara Rainey and Susan Yates
The kids are grown and gone. Now what? Join us today as popular authors Barbara Rainey and Susan Yates talk about the changing relationships a woman is likely to experience once she arrives at the empty nest. Barbara and Susan give some helpful suggestions for embracing this stage of life and intentionally improving the relationship she has with her husband, children and friends.
Sep-20-2009
Monday, September 21, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: How Empty is Your Nest?
With Barbara Rainey and Susan Yates
Am I the only one who feels this way? Today authors Barbara Rainey and Susan Yates recall how they felt when they first entered this confusing, liberating, and emotion-packed stage of life called the empty nest.
Sep-17-2009
Friday, September 18, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: Money and Marriage God's Way
With Howard Dayton
Money has a way of bringing out the worst in us. Today Christian financial expert Howard Dayton walks Dennis Rainey through the Money Map - a tool designed to help you plan a healthy financial future.
Sep-16-2009
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: Money and Marriage God's Way
With Howard Dayton
How do you avoid the traps that sink you financially? Today Howard Dayton, co-founder of Crown Financial Ministries, tells couples how to avoid the pitfalls that threaten to derail so many couples financially.
Sep-15-2009
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: Money and Marriage God's Way
With Howard Dayton
How do you start your marriage on a solid foundation? Today Christian financial expert Howard Dayton coaches couples on building a financially sound marriage right from the start.
Sep-14-2009
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 Host: Dennis Rainey Series: Stay-at-Home Dads: A Passing Fad or a Choice That's Here to Stay? If the wife makes more money than the husband, why shouldn't she make the living while her husband watches the kids? Today Dennis Rainey shares some points couples need to consider before they make the decision for the husband to become a stay-at-home dad.
Sep-13-2009
Monday, September 14, 2009 Host: Dennis Rainey Series: Stay-at-Home Dads: A Passing Fad or a Choice That's Here to Stay? Who should stay home with the kids? Today Dennis Rainey takes a look at a new trend in our culture in which the wife becomes the sole breadwinner while her husband stays home with the kids. What effect does this arrangement have on the family, and where might this new train of thought lead us in the long run?
Sep-10-2009
Friday, September 11, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: Set-Apart Femininity
With Leslie Ludy
Where do you draw the line physically? Today author Leslie Ludy recalls the series of shallow relationships she had as a teen that bruised her heart and compromised her morals. Hear Leslie tell why just drawing physical boundaries isn't working and why we need to teach young women to guard their hearts first and foremost. Leslie also shares why she thinks it's good that a man initiates the relationship with a woman and why that strategy proves beneficial in the long run.
Sep-09-2009
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: Set-Apart Femininity
With Leslie Ludy
Are you one of the 2% of women who think they're beautiful? Today Leslie Ludy, author of the book Set Apart Femininity, tells what it means to live with dignity as God's true beauty.
Sep-08-2009
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: Set-Apart Femininity
With Leslie Ludy
When Leslie Ludy was 14 she was eager to have the young men drool over her. A few years and a few heartaches later, however, Leslie realized that her first priority was to please God and to find her fulfillment in Him. True beauty, and eventually real love, sprang out of that. Today Leslie shares some poignant thoughts on purity.
Sep-07-2009
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: Start Your Family
With Steve and Candice Watters
What's keeping you from starting your family? Today, Steve and Candice Watters, parents of four, tell why having children is a good thing for couples and for the Kingdom.
Sep-06-2009
Monday, September 7, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: Start Your Family
With Steve and Candice Watters
Isn't it time you started your family? If you've been dodging those questions from family and friends, then join us when Steve and Candice Watters, authors of the book Start Your Family, recall their early years of marriage and the fears and anxieties that led them to postpone starting a family right away.
Sep-03-2009
Friday, September 4, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: Quest for Love
With Elisabeth Elliot
How should a single view his or her singleness? Be sure to listen to today's broadcast when best-selling author Elisabeth Elliot talks about the challenges of singleness.
Sep-02-2009
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: Quest for Love
With Elisabeth Elliot
If you have strong feelings for someone, how and when do you let it be known? Today, Elisabeth Elliot, author of the popular book Quest for Love, talks about using your head before awakening your heart.
Sep-01-2009
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: Quest for Love
With Elisabeth Elliot
Does dating and courtship always have to be so complicated? Not according to best-selling author and speaker Elisabeth Elliot. On today's broadcast, hear Elisabeth tell stories about other sweethearts who waited for God's timing in romance.
Aug-31-2009
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: Get Married: What Women Can Do to Help It Happen
With Steve and Candice Watters
You have to bait the hook if you want to catch the fish. Today Candice Watters coaches women on the art of attracting a man. Joining her on the broadcast is her husband, Steve.
Aug-30-2009
Monday, August 31, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: Get Married: What Women Can Do to Help It Happen
With Steve and Candice Watters
Are you tired of feeling like a lady-in-waiting? Today Steve and Candice Watters tell how they first met and what it took for them to finally hear wedding bells. Candice advises young women to nourish a budding relationship by refusing to be a young man's pal.
Aug-27-2009
Friday, August 28, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: Living Life to Win
With Mark and Katharyn Richt
When you've become the head coach of a major NCAA football program and delivered a brilliant winning record in five seasons, haven't you earned a few bragging rights? Wrong, says Georgia Bulldogs head coach Mark Richt. Today, we'll hear about how a Christian couple keeps it all in proper perspective as they live life in the fast lane of college football.
Aug-26-2009
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: Living Life to Win
With Mark and Katharyn Richt
Falling in love in college isn't easy - and it's even harder when your potential future mate is the star football quarterback. Today, we'll hear the love story between Georgia Bulldogs coach Mark Richt and his wife, Katharyn.
Aug-25-2009
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: Living Life to Win
With Mark and Katharyn Richt
When the hotshot college football quarterback loses his job to a young upstart named Vinnie Testaverde, can anything good come out of it? For Mark Richt, future coach of the Georgia Bulldogs football team, it was the best thing that ever happened to him. Join us and learn how Mark Richt put away the god of football and surrendered himself to the one true King.
Aug-24-2009
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: Refreshment for Families
With Tim Hawkins
Tired of the same old top ten on the music charts? Do we have something new for you! Today comedian Tim Hawkins dusts off his guitar and plays some of his most popular hits, including "Cletus Take the Reel" and "What You Don't Say to Your Wife".
Aug-23-2009
Monday, August 24, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: Refreshment for Families
With Tim Hawkins, Nelda Hawkins
Ready for a little summer fun? Then join us today when comedian Tim Hawkins reminisces about his childhood and his mother's unique ways of disciplining him. Joining Tim by phone is his mother, Nelda, who dispels any fibs Tim might have told about her mothering techniques.
Aug-20-2009
Friday, August 21, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
With Larry Fowler
How well do you know the Scriptures? Today Larry Fowler, executive director of global training for AWANA, talks about the importance of teaching your kids the Scriptures while they are young.
Aug-19-2009
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: What He Must Be
With Voddie Baucham, Jr.
Is the young man pursuing your daughter worthy of her? Today Dennis Rainey talks with pastor Voddie Baucham about the qualifications of a married man, which includes being a priest, prophet, provider and pastor of his family.
Aug-18-2009
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: What He Must Be
With Voddie Baucham, Jr.
Will the young man who marries your daughter know how to lead her? Pastor Voddie Baucham explains why a young man must be able to lead in love, righteousness, and intimacy in order to be a good husband.
Aug-17-2009
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: What He Must Be
With Voddie Baucham, Jr.
Sometimes if you can't find the right man you have to build him. Today pastor and author Voddie Baucham equips fathers to ask the right probing questions of the young men who are pursuing their daughters.
Aug-16-2009
Monday, August 17, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: What He Must Be
With Voddie Baucham, Jr.
What does it mean when a young man asks a woman's father for her hand in marriage? Today pastor Voddie Baucham talks with Dennis Rainey about the significance of the hand-off from a bride's father to her fiancé, as well as the characteristics a young man must have that show he is ready to marry.
Aug-13-2009
Friday, August 14, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
With Bob and Valerie Dovey
Tune in today to hear Florida residents Bob and Valerie Dovey share how Christ changed their focus--and their lives, after attending a FamilyLife Marriage Conference.
Aug-12-2009
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
With Paul and Tina Meek
"My marriage was the closest thing to hell on earth." Join us for today's broadcast when homemaker Tina Meek describes what life was like before she and her husband, Paul, gave their marriage to the Lord and attended a FamilyLife Marriage Conference.
Aug-11-2009
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: Love Renewed: Matt and Megan Magill
With Matt and Megan Magill
Sometimes God has to empty you before He can fill you up with Himself. Today Matt and Megan Magill remember their early years of marriage when Matt's addiction to drugs and porn threatened to tear their marriage apart. Matt tells how he began to see that the remedy for his problems was found in Jesus Christ and that the musical talent that he had used to garner praise for himself was really meant to be used for God.
Aug-10-2009
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: Love Renewed: Matt and Megan Magill
With Matt and Megan Magill
All that glitters isn't always gold. Today Matt and Megan Magill talk about chasing their dreams of stardom to New York City, only to find their marriage in shambles just as Megan's career as an actress was taking off. Matt recalls how he hit rock bottom when he was jailed for buying drugs on a city street.
Aug-09-2009
Monday, August 10, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: Love Renewed: Matt and Megan Magill
With Matt and Megan Magill
Who's controlling your life--you or Christ? Today Matt and Megan Magill recall how they fell in love doing summer stock in college, and how they let their own egos and desires drive their relationship, and each other, almost into the ground.
Aug-06-2009
Friday, August 7, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: I Do Again
With Jeff and Cheryl Scruggs
Can love be rekindled after the initial flame has gone out? Today Cheryl Scruggs and her husband, Jeff, tell how God began to draw them to Himself after their divorce, renewing their love for one another and leading them to forgiveness. Hear Jeff and Cheryl talk about their remarriage, seven years after their divorce.
Aug-05-2009
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: I Do Again
With Jeff and Cheryl Scruggs
Divorce often offers more problems than solutions. When Jeff and Cheryl Scruggs said "I do" they thought it would be forever. But just a few short years after saying their vows, Cheryl was serving Jeff with divorce papers, leaving them both wondering what happened to their good life. Today Jeff and Cheryl talk about life after their divorce.
Aug-04-2009
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: I Do Again
With Jeff and Cheryl Scruggs
Has your love for your spouse cooled a bit? Today Jeff and Cheryl Scruggs talk about their whirl-wind courtship and the California high life they lived in their early years of marriage. But as each anniversary passed by, Cheryl tells how she became aware of a lingering emptiness, which she assumed indicated her marriage had hit the rocks. Hear to what lengths Cheryl went to fill her emptiness, and how those choices became the beginning of the end of her and Jeff's marriage.
Aug-03-2009
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: Loving Your Man Without Losing Your Mind
With Will and Susie Davis
Does your husband know that he's your #1 priority? Today Susie Davis, author of Loving Your Man Without Losing Your Mind, talks about the magic ingredient that every man needs from his wife to be truly happy. Joining Susie today is her happy husband of over 20 years, Will.
Aug-02-2009
Monday, August 3, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: Loving Your Man Without Losing Your Mind
With Will and Susie Davis
Could your marriage use a tune up? If your marriage is like most, it does. Today author Susie Davis, along with her husband, Will, talk about reaching their 10th year of marriage only to realize that there were still walls of isolation between them. Find out what they did to start moving toward real, gut-level intimacy, and how their lives have changed since that day.
Jul-30-2009
Friday, July 31, 2009 Host: Dennis Rainey Series: So You're About to Be a Teenager All of us eventually transition from the teen years to adulthood. Today, Dennis Rainey hears from various young men and women about what it's like preparing for college and leaving behind the safety net of home and parents.
Jul-29-2009
Thursday, July 30, 2009 Host: Dennis Rainey Series: So You're About to Be a Teenager Dating is usually considered one of the benefits of being a teenager. Today, Dennis Rainey taps into the thoughts of a panel of young adults about why teens should or shouldn't date.
Jul-28-2009
Wednesday, July 29, 2009 Host: Dennis Rainey Series: So You're About to Be a Teenager When is a teen ready for dating? Today a panel of young men and women tell Dennis Rainey about their interactions with the opposite sex.
Jul-27-2009
Tuesday, July 28, 2009 Host: Dennis Rainey Series: So You're About to Be a Teenager Do you know what your worldview is? Author Dennis Rainey talks with young adults about the worldview that shaped their thoughts and actions during their teen years.
Jul-26-2009
Monday, July 27, 2009 Host: Dennis Rainey Series: So You're About to Be a Teenager So you're about to be a teenager, huh? All this week on the broadcast, popular speaker and author Dennis Rainey talks with a panel of young adults about the issues they faced during the much-anticipated teen years.
Jul-23-2009
Friday, July 24, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: You Paid How Much for That?
With Scott Stanley
Do you agree with the way your spouse handles the finances? Scott Stanley, one of America's premier marital researchers, will tell how husbands and wives can get on the same page financially.
Jul-22-2009
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: You Paid How Much for That?
With Scott Stanley
Just how opposite is the opposite sex when it comes to money matters? Today on the broadcast, martial researcher Scott Stanley tells Dennis Rainey how men differ from women in the way they spend and manage money.
Jul-21-2009
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: You Paid How Much for That?
With Scott Stanley
Why are money issues so challenging for couples? On today's broadcast, Dennis Rainey talks with marital researcher Scott Stanley about the root issues behind financial conflicts in the home.
Jul-20-2009
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: Mastering the Money Basics
With Ron Blue
Is it possible to get through college without going into debt? Ron Blue, the founder of Ron Blue & Co. and the current president of Kingdom Advisors, talks to parents and students alike about the benefits of paying for college as you go rather than relying on student loans.
Jul-19-2009
Monday, July 20, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: Mastering the Money Basics
With Ron Blue
Are your spending habits becoming a debt habit? Today, Christian financial expert Ron Blue shares four biblical principles for building a healthy financial foundation for your family.
Jul-16-2009
Friday, July 17, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: Finding Help for Your Troubled Teen
With Mark Gregston, George and Livia Dunklin
Your teen is in crisis. Where do you turn? For George and Livia Dunklin, Heartlight Ministry, a residential facility for crisis teens, was their answer to prayer. There, their daughter Megan was able to learn new ways of thinking and coping with the world around her. Joining them today is Dennis Rainey and Heartlight's founder and executive director, Mark Gregston.
Jul-15-2009
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: Finding Help for Your Troubled Teen
With Mark Gregston, George and Livia Dunklin
What do you do with a teen who's out of control? Today, Dennis Rainey talks with Heartlight Ministry founder Mark Gregston. Joining them are George and Livia Dunklin, concerned parents who brought their daughter Megan to Gregston's residential facility for crisis teens after their daughter became a danger to herself and others. The Dunklins talk about the shame and fear they felt as they watched their daughter spiral out of control, and the courage it took to seek help for their family's crisis.
Jul-14-2009
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
With Don and Sue Myers
Don and Sue Myers had a heroic strategy for parenting--combine a healthy dose of real-life missionary heroes and heroines with plenty of quality time with their five children. Mix well over a number of years and pray for God to give the increase of a righteous legacy. Today, hear Don and Sue share the results of their strategy.
Jul-13-2009
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: Spiritually Single Moms
With Nancy Meyer
Are you and your husband on the same spiritual playing field? Author Nancy Meyer tells Dennis Rainey how she continues to love, honor, and serve her unbelieving husband, Rich.
Jul-12-2009
Monday, July 13, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: Spiritually Single Moms
With Nancy Meyer
Are you a Christian with an unbelieving spouse? Today, Nancy Meyer talks about her fairytale courtship with her husband, Rich, and the devastating news she got a few years into their marriage when Rich, a former youth pastor, confided in her that he no longer believed in God.
Jul-09-2009
Friday, July 10, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: Singleness Redefined
With Carolyn Leutwiler
Are you struggling to find your place as a single? Join us today to hear single author Carolyn Leutwiler share her views on what the single life is and isn't. Carolyn reflects on the dating scene and the risk that's involved in finding someone compatible to marry.
Jul-08-2009
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: Singleness Redefined
With Carolyn Leutwiler
Is getting married the only goal a single should have? Dennis Rainey talks to Carolyn Leutwiler, a 30-something opera singer who encourages singles to move past their disappointment from still being single in order to discover the beauty and opportunities of this season of their lives.
Jul-07-2009
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: A Grace Disguised
With Jerry Sittser
Are you struggling to forgive someone who has hurt you? Today, Jerry Sittser talks about forgiving the drunk driver who accidentally careened into their family's van one night, killing his wife, mother and daughter.
Jul-06-2009
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: A Grace Disguised
With Jerry Sittser
Some losses are temporary. Others are permanent. Today, Jerry Sittser talks with Dennis and Barbara Rainey about the tragic car accident that turned his life upside down in a matter of seconds. Jerry explains what it was like to grieve his wife, mother and daughter - all killed in the accident, and then try to resume a normal life with his three remaining children.
Jul-05-2009
Monday, July 6, 2009
Host: Dennis Rainey
Series: A Grace Disguised
With Jerry Sittser
Do you believe in God's goodness even when bad things happen? Jerry Sittser, a professor of theology at Whitworth University, talks about the courageous and life-altering decision he made in the ambulance following a tragic accident that took the life of his wife, mother, and daughter to believe and hope in a loving and Almighty God.
Dec-31-1969
College Ready
College: the next BIG step
Don't let your students face it unprepared.
Get them ready. College Ready.
Incoming college students need to feel confident about the new experience that awaits them. You can equip them with this fast-paced, informative resource designed to help high school seniors and college freshmen think clearly, wisely, and strategically about the college years ahead.
College Ready is a video-guided experience that addresses six important topics:
Dating Right
Having Fun
Growing Spiritually
College Starts Best with Vision
Empowering Friendships
Excelling Academically
Prepare your students for the many changes, challenges, and opportunities that college will bring.
Get them ready for college AND life.
Your Leader Kit includes:
? Two DVDs, containing six 30-minute teaching sessions
? A Leader's Guide, with suggestions and helps for each session
? One Student Guide filled with articles, fun facts, quizzes, and more, College Ready can be adapted to a variety of group settings.
Author Bio:
JOHN BRYSON helped create and direct College Life at Denton Bible Church in Denton, Texas, for 11 years. He is cofounder-teaching pastor of Fellowship Memphis, a multicultural church ministering in the urban core of Memphis, Tennessee. He is a graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary and is currently a doctoral candidate at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He and his wife, Beth, have two children, Brooke and Bo.
ROBERT LEWIS is the president and executive producer of LifeReady - an organization that provides high-impact video resources to prepare couples, parents, men, and women to embrace God's best for their marriages, families, and lives. Robert has authored numerous books and films including the Men's Fraternity? series, Raising a Modern-Day Knight, and The Church of the Irresistible Influence. He and his wife, Sherard, reside in Little Rock, Arkansas, and have four grown children and two grandchildren.
Dec-31-1969
I was seated at my desk, barely able to concentrate. I shifted papers, opened drawers, glanced out the window.
Dec-31-1969
What would it be like to share your home with a lion, a cobra, a grizzly bear, and a grumpy pit bull who all suffer from persistent migraine headaches?
Dec-31-1969
Raising children requires huge chunks of time, prayer, discipline, involvement, and relationship-building. This list of values and traits has helped us focus on biblical priorities in raising children to become mature adults of faith and godly character.
Dec-31-1969
A few weeks ago I was speaking to a friend who said she knew 10 couples who were headed toward divorce. In each case it was because the wife decided it wasn't worth the hassle to work at it. She'd had enough and she was out of there. I struggle to comprehend how a woman can give up on her family without fighting for it. Actually, I get angry. It seems like such an unbelievable display of selfishness.
Dec-31-1969
My husband, David, recently had to travel out of town for several days. The first night he was gone, I was sad as I drove home from work thinking about shopping and putting up Christmas decorations by myself.
Dec-31-1969
he demands of life, family, and work can cloud your attitude toward the one you chose to accompany you through life.
Dec-31-1969
One of the great privileges of my life has been visiting orphanages in places like Russia, China, and South Africa.
Dec-31-1969
I've been thinking a lot lately about what couples should know before they get married.
Focus on the Family on OnePlace.comAug-31-2008
David Anderson and his wife, Barbara, were flying home from a foreign missions trip when their small plane hit turbulence and crashed into the Bering Sea. Within minutes, the Andersons and their five companions would've drowned in the freezing waters, if not for a miraculous set of circumstances. Hear the Andersons' riveting story with its vivid illustration of God's saving grace.
Oneplace.com: Focus on the Family (Dr. James Dobson)Full Story
Aug-28-2008
What happens when arguments against God's existence are pitted against the case for Christ? On today's broadcast, the Rev. Lee Strobel describes the far-reaching spiritual impact that occurred when his church hosted a public debate between an atheist and a Christian. Strobel - a former atheist who's now an evangelist - offers practical suggestions for believers who want to share their faith with neighbors and friends. Listen in as the bestselling author of The Case for Christ discusses the importance of living with integrity and demonstrating Christ's love with action, not just words.
Oneplace.com: Focus on the Family (Dr. James Dobson)Full Story
Aug-27-2008
If Jesus lived in your house, how would He reach out to your neighbors? Lee Strobel once asked himself that question, and though he couldn't answer with certainty, Strobel knew one thing was for sure: Jesus' love for lost people would eclipse his own. Strobel - a former atheist who is now a pastor and evangelist - challenges listeners to actively share the love of Christ. The bestselling author shares practical suggestions for doing so, as well as inspiring stories of people coming to faith. Be encouraged to consider how you might better fulfill Christ's Great Commission: "Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit" (Matthew 28:19).
Oneplace.com: Focus on the Family (Dr. James Dobson)Full Story
Aug-26-2008
When tragedy strikes, we often wonder, "Why? Why did this have to happen?" We may not get an answer, but as today's guest explains, that's where faith comes in. We must trust that God is sovereign and that His good purposes are being accomplished, even in the most difficult situations. On the conclusion of this three-part program, Steven Curtis Chapman continues to describe how his family is dealing with the recent death of his daughter Maria Sue, and offers encouragement to other parents who have lost a child. The popular recording artist performs a stirring rendition of "Cinderella" - a song he wrote for all three of his daughters, but now has added meaning for Chapman as he looks forward to seeing Maria again in heaven someday.
Oneplace.com: Focus on the Family (Dr. James Dobson)Full Story
Aug-25-2008
Steven Curtis Chapman says it's a great mistake if our hope is wrapped up in today - that hope for the Christian is all about looking ahead. As the Bible says, "If only for this life we have hope in Christ, we are to be pitied more than all men" (1 Corinthians 15:19). The recording artist and songwriter encourages listeners to focus on the hope of heaven - a hope made possible only through faith in Jesus Christ. Chapman explains how this hope comforts him with the knowledge that he will see his recently deceased daughter again someday, and he shares a powerful and moving story about a seemingly miraculous note Maria wrote just before her passing.
Oneplace.com: Focus on the Family (Dr. James Dobson)Full Story
Aug-24-2008
The Bible says that the Lord is "the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles" (2 Corinthians 1:3-4). But how do we trust in that promise in the midst of unspeakable grief? On today's broadcast, singer and songwriter Steven Curtis Chapman discusses the recent loss of his five-year-old daughter Maria Sue, who died in a tragic accident at their family home. Listen in as the popular recording artist tells Dr. James Dobson how faith in God and the support of the Christian community have sustained the Chapman family.
Oneplace.com: Focus on the Family (Dr. James Dobson)Full Story
Aug-21-2008
There are 150 million orphans around the world - have you ever thought about adopting one? Today's broadcast will encourage you to consider the possibility as recording artist Steven Curtis Chapman shares how he and his wife, Mary Beth, adopted a baby girl named Shaohannah from an orphanage in China. You'll want to tune in next week, too, as Chapman returns to our broadcast studio to discuss the recent death of his daughter Maria Sue, and how faith in God has sustained the Chapman family in the wake of this tragic loss.
Oneplace.com: Focus on the Family (Dr. James Dobson)Full Story
God's Great OutdoorsMar-07-2010
Monday, March 8, 2010 Host: Gerry Caillouet Anchorage, Alaska is the location of this weeks interview as Gerry visits with wildlife biologist Dave Battle. Gerry and Dave look at his growing up in the outdoors, and his college studies that caused him to question the existence of God. It was Dave?s science class and studying the various skulls of mammals that began to build on his upbringing in the church that there was a Creator God.
Feb-28-2010
Monday, March 1, 2010 Host: Gerry Caillouet This weeks program is a visit to Buck Run Lodge in Estill, SC. Gerry speaks to Pete Simmons about the hunting facility and the pursuit of their clients? trophy deer, wild boar, turkeys, and quail. Pete shares how he and his wife Sandra try to present Christ into the lives of each of those who visit the lodge. Their phone number for Pete Simmons as a speaker is (803) 625-3791.
Feb-21-2010
Monday, February 22, 2010 Host: Gerry Caillouet Two time Bass Master Classic winner Hank Parker shares with Gerry about what is going on in professional fishing and how it has changed since he was on the fishing circuit. They also discuss Hank?s deer hunting adventures with his sons who have a TV show called Hank Parker 3D and how important relationships with our children are.
Feb-14-2010
Monday, February 15, 2010 Host: Gerry Caillouet Treestand safety is the topic of this weeks program as statistically 1 in 3 of those who hunt from an elevated platform will have an accident sometime in their hunting career. Keith Jones from Summit Treestands explains how to avoid becoming one of those statistics, the use of safety harnesses and a new discovery that is important for every hunter who uses a treestand to be aware of.
Feb-07-2010
Monday, February 8, 2010 Host: Gerry Caillouet Pastor Phil Schmunk shares about the Fishers of Men Retreats in Ontario, Canada and how bringing unsaved friends or relatives can see them come to Christ during their time in God's creation. Phil also shares about how he lost his 21 year old son to unknown causes and the reality that had to be put to the test of his faith and those things he preached about for many years.
Jan-31-2010
Monday, February 1, 2010 Host: Gerry Caillouet This weeks program is an interview with Burt Harris from Table in the Wilderness Ministries. Gerry and Burt talk about their Wyoming evangelistic antelope hunts and all the other types of ministries that are conducted by TWM. They also discuss how building relationships with others allows the sharing of Jesus Christ after of a period of two years, statistically, those friends pray to receive the Lord.
Jan-24-2010
Monday, January 25, 2010 Host: Gerry Caillouet This week?s program is an interview with Pastor Craig Mickey from a church in Pennsylvania. With over 1 million whitetail deer hunters in the Keystone State their annual game dinner really draws a crowd. Craig and Gerry discuss how the dinner got its start and the impact that it is having throughout the year in the community as those who attend, some with no church background whatsoever, are being impacted.
Jan-17-2010
Monday, January 18, 2010 Host: Gerry Caillouet The opportunity to take a friend to Wyoming for an antelope hunt may be the very thing that will have him sit and listen to a speaker share about the Creator God and his need for a personal relationship. This week?s program is about Table in the Wilderness in Casper, WY and the interview is with the founder Dan Wahlgren. A year round outdoor outreach facility that does hiking, backpacking, whitewater rafting, canoeing, fly fishing, and many other types of events with both youth and men's groups. Dan Wahlgren is an excellent speaker, call (307) 399-0906.
Jan-10-2010
Monday, January 11, 2010 Host: Gerry Caillouet This weeks guest is Toni Mattson from the Trinity Equestrian Center in Eau Clair, WI. Toni relates how the staff at this facility uses horses and the power of the Holy Spirit working through the situations to reveal the Creator God. From the normal types of equestrian events, to those with severe disabilities, mental handicaps, and incarcerated juveniles there is a broad spectrum of opportunities that God is sending their way. Toni is an excellent speaker, call (715) 835-4530.
Jan-03-2010
Monday, January 4, 2010 Host: Gerry Caillouet In a previous program listeners heard how Dan Ryks from South St. Paul, MN shared his amazing testimony of coming to Christ while in prison. In this program Dan shares the miraculous story of how he survives being thrown out of a boat into the St. Croix River a hundred yards from shore with the only a degree above turning to ice. This is a testimony of God answering prayer in the middle of what should have been a tragedy. Dan Ryks is an excellent speaker, call (651) 503-6624.
Dec-27-2009
Monday, December 28, 2009 Host: Gerry Caillouet A small town in Louisiana winds up doing a game dinner that brings in far more people each year then live in this little rural community. Gerry?s guest is Rodney Johnson who heads up the outdoor ministry team that puts on this evangelistic outdoor outreach each year, where many men have prayed to receive Christ as Lord and savior.
Dec-20-2009
Monday, December 21, 2009 Host: Gerry Caillouet The editor of Bowhunter Magazine Dwight Schuh shares about some of his recent adventures in the field including a charge attack by a huge bull moose. Dwight relates the story of how he became an outdoor writer/editor and gives God the glory. This is the testimony listeners could read and give away in the tract The Greatest Hunt of All written by Dwight Schuh.
Dec-31-1969
The Trail To Adventure! DVD Teaching Series This four hour, 2 DVD teaching series is designed to equip churches who wish to begin reaching out and building a relationship with unsaved outdoorsmen. The Trail To Adventure! teaching series can also enhance and increase opportunities for those who are already doing outdoor theme activity based ministry. For example, you'll learn over 25 ways just to use the theme fishing to minister to sportsmen and some of these can be done right in your church.
Dec-31-1969
Should Man Hunt? What Does The Bible Say? This handy bookmark provides verses applicable to issues of God's instructions to man regarding animals, how animals were used in the Bible as food and clothing, how God has used animals to judge man in the past, and how He will use them to judge in the future. It also deals with two examples commonly given against hunting.
Insight for LivingMar-09-2010
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 Host: Chuck Swindoll Series: Getting Through the Tough Stuff: It's Always Something! Almost without exception, people and anxiety go hand-in-hand. Though we should know better, we continue to manufacture worries and nurse fears. Yet anxiety is nothing more than wasting today's time and resources to clutter up tomorrow's possibilities with yesterday's struggles. In spite of that, it remains for some a continual preoccupation. This message takes a straight look at this energy-draining reality. By seeking it at work in another's life, we may gain sufficient perspective to get through the tough stuff of anxiety. Luke 10:38-42
Mar-08-2010
Tuesday, March 9, 2010 Host: Chuck Swindoll Series: Getting Through the Tough Stuff: It's Always Something! Almost without exception, people and anxiety go hand-in-hand. Though we should know better, we continue to manufacture worries and nurse fears. Yet anxiety is nothing more than wasting today's time and resources to clutter up tomorrow's possibilities with yesterday's struggles. In spite of that, it remains for some a continual preoccupation. This message takes a straight look at this energy-draining reality. By seeking it at work in another's life, we may gain sufficient perspective to get through the tough stuff of anxiety. Luke 10:38-42
Mar-07-2010
Monday, March 8, 2010 Host: Chuck Swindoll Series: Getting Through the Tough Stuff: It's Always Something! Being misunderstood is one of the most common problems a Christian must face. People fail to understand our motives. Some jump to false conclusions. Others assume things about Christians that grow out of feelings rather than facts. Misunderstanding should not surprise Christians, however, when you stop to consider that Christ's journey to the cross was in many ways the result of being misunderstood. Take comfort in the fact that, as His disciples, we can connect with the One who can truly sympathize with us through the tough stuff of misunderstanding. Mark 3:1?12, 20?35
Mar-04-2010
Friday, March 5, 2010 Host: Chuck Swindoll Series: Getting Through the Tough Stuff: It's Always Something! Being misunderstood is one of the most common problems a Christian must face. People fail to understand our motives. Some jump to false conclusions. Others assume things about Christians that grow out of feelings rather than facts. Misunderstanding should not surprise Christians, however, when you stop to consider that Christ's journey to the cross was in many ways the result of being misunderstood. Take comfort in the fact that, as His disciples, we can connect with the One who can truly sympathize with us through the tough stuff of misunderstanding. Mark 3:1?12, 20?35
Mar-03-2010
Thursday, March 4, 2010 Host: Chuck Swindoll Series: Getting Through the Tough Stuff: It's Always Something! Being misunderstood is one of the most common problems a Christian must face. People fail to understand our motives. Some jump to false conclusions. Others assume things about Christians that grow out of feelings rather than facts. Misunderstanding should not surprise Christians, however, when you stop to consider that Christ's journey to the cross was in many ways the result of being misunderstood. Take comfort in the fact that, as His disciples, we can connect with the One who can truly sympathize with us through the tough stuff of misunderstanding. Mark 3:1-12, 20?35
Mar-02-2010
Wednesday, March 3, 2010 Host: Chuck Swindoll Series: Getting Through the Tough Stuff: It's Always Something! Although Christ's life was marked by trials, He never succumbed to temptation. At each pressure point, He turned to His Father and to God's Word for strength to pass all of life's tests. With Christ accompanying us on life's journey, things that others might interpret as a tragedy or seduction to evil take on a different appearance. Both by His example and through His power, we, too, can get through the tough stuff of temptation. Matthew 4:1-11
Mar-01-2010
Tuesday, March 2, 2010 Host: Chuck Swindoll Series: Getting Through the Tough Stuff: It's Always Something! Although Christ's life was marked by trials, He never succumbed to temptation. At each pressure point, He turned to His Father and to God's Word for strength to pass all of life's tests. With Christ accompanying us on life's journey, things that others might interpret as a tragedy or seduction to evil take on a different appearance. Both by His example and through His power, we, too, can get through the tough stuff of temptation. Matthew 4:1-11
Feb-28-2010
Monday, March 1, 2010 Host: Chuck Swindoll Series: Getting Through the Tough Stuff: It's Always Something! Although Christ's life was marked by trials, He never succumbed to temptation. At each pressure point, He turned to His Father and to God's Word for strength to pass all of life's tests. With Christ accompanying us on life's journey, things that others might interpret as a tragedy or seduction to evil take on a different appearance. Both by His example and through His power, we, too, can get through the tough stuff of temptation. Matthew 4:1-11
Feb-25-2010
Friday, February 26, 2010 Host: Chuck Swindoll Series: Family Matters: Investing In the Things That Last Think hard about this question for just a moment: What in your life will endure the test of time; what will withstand the ups and downs of the future? Life is lived in the present, but there is a future coming, even if many live as if the future doesn't matter, as if the choices we make today will not echo into tomorrow. Each of us will leave a legacy after we've passed on to eternity. Memories of your life and your character, for good or for ill, will linger in the lives of your family and friends, making each choice, each word, each moment an essential one. So, what legacy will you leave when today's present becomes tomorrow's past? Genesis 1:26-27 2:18,24
Feb-24-2010
Thursday, February 25, 2010 Host: Chuck Swindoll Series: Family Matters: Investing In the Things That Last Think hard about this question for just a moment: What in your life will endure the test of time; what will withstand the ups and downs of the future? Life is lived in the present, but there is a future coming, even if many live as if the future doesn't matter, as if the choices we make today will not echo into tomorrow. Each of us will leave a legacy after we've passed on to eternity. Memories of your life and your character, for good or for ill, will linger in the lives of your family and friends, making each choice, each word, each moment an essential one. So, what legacy will you leave when today's present becomes tomorrow's past? Genesis 1:26-27 2:18,24
Feb-23-2010
Wednesday, February 24, 2010 Host: Chuck Swindoll Series: Family Matters: Investing In the Things That Last Think hard about this question for just a moment: What in your life will endure the test of time; what will withstand the ups and downs of the future? Life is lived in the present, but there is a future coming, even if many live as if the future doesn't matter, as if the choices we make today will not echo into tomorrow. Each of us will leave a legacy after we've passed on to eternity. Memories of your life and your character, for good or for ill, will linger in the lives of your family and friends, making each choice, each word, each moment an essential one. So, what legacy will you leave when today's present becomes tomorrow's past? Genesis 1:26-27 2:18,24
Feb-22-2010
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 Host: Chuck Swindoll Series: Family Matters: Investing In the Things That Last It's one of those little quirks of life: you can pick your friends, you can pick your spouse, but you can't pick your family! No one asked you if you wanted your particular parents or grandparents or siblings or aunts or uncles or cousins, but they're all yours. Being thrown into such a mix inevitably leads to friction because none of them is just like you, and all of you are imperfect. Family relationships are bound to strain at times and in many cases fracture, leading to feelings of failure and guilt, but there is a way to repair and rebuild damaged relationships - whether or not you've chosen them. Isaiah 58:1,4-12
Feb-21-2010
Monday, February 22, 2010 Host: Chuck Swindoll Series: Family Matters: Investing In the Things That Last It's one of those little quirks of life: you can pick your friends, you can pick your spouse, but you can't pick your family! No one asked you if you wanted your particular parents or grandparents or siblings or aunts or uncles or cousins, but they're all yours. Being thrown into such a mix inevitably leads to friction because none of them is just like you, and all of you are imperfect. Family relationships are bound to strain at times and in many cases fracture, leading to feelings of failure and guilt, but there is a way to repair and rebuild damaged relationships - whether or not you've chosen them. Isaiah 58:1,4-12
Feb-18-2010
Friday, February 19, 2010 Host: Chuck Swindoll Series: Family Matters: Investing In the Things That Last It's one of those little quirks of life: you can pick your friends, you can pick your spouse, but you can't pick your family! No one asked you if you wanted your particular parents or grandparents or siblings or aunts or uncles or cousins, but they're all yours. Being thrown into such a mix inevitably leads to friction because none of them is just like you, and all of you are imperfect. Family relationships are bound to strain at times and in many cases fracture, leading to feelings of failure and guilt, but there is a way to repair and rebuild damaged relationships - whether or not you've chosen them. Isaiah 58:1,4-12
Feb-17-2010
Thursday, February 18, 2010 Host: Chuck Swindoll Series: Family Matters: Investing In the Things That Last Rights: we all have them, and we all love to claim them. Teenagers who are well past the hatching stage but not quite ready to leave the nest especially love to claim their rights. And when the rights of teens clash with the rights of parents, the nest invariably becomes messy. So how do parents who want to parent with wisdom, understanding, and knowledge maintain a relatively peaceful home when everyone is claiming their rights? And how do teens who want to try out their wings keep from jumping out of the nest too soon? The answer is simple, though rarely easy: surrender. Proverbs 1:8-11,15 9:10-11 12:1 24:3-4
Feb-16-2010
Wednesday, February 17, 2010 Host: Chuck Swindoll Series: Family Matters: Investing In the Things That Last Rights: we all have them, and we all love to claim them. Teenagers who are well past the hatching stage but not quite ready to leave the nest especially love to claim their rights. And when the rights of teens clash with the rights of parents, the nest invariably becomes messy. So how do parents who want to parent with wisdom, understanding, and knowledge maintain a relatively peaceful home when everyone is claiming their rights? And how do teens who want to try out their wings keep from jumping out of the nest too soon? The answer is simple, though rarely easy: surrender. Proverbs 1:8-11,15 9:10-11 12:1 24:3-4
Feb-15-2010
Tuesday, February 16, 2010 Host: Chuck Swindoll Series: Family Matters: Investing In the Things That Last Rights: we all have them, and we all love to claim them. Teenagers who are well past the hatching stage but not quite ready to leave the nest especially love to claim their rights. And when the rights of teens clash with the rights of parents, the nest invariably becomes messy. So how do parents who want to parent with wisdom, understanding, and knowledge maintain a relatively peaceful home when everyone is claiming their rights? And how do teens who want to try out their wings keep from jumping out of the nest too soon? The answer is simple, though rarely easy: surrender. Proverbs 1:8-11,15 9:10-11 12:1 24:3-4
Feb-14-2010
Monday, February 15, 2010 Host: Chuck Swindoll Series: Family Matters: Investing In the Things That Last "If I've told you once, I've told you a thousand times!" How many times did you hear that growing up? How often have you said that - or something like that - to your own children? It's funny, but no matter how bright you were as a child or how intelligent you are as an adult, if often takes a "thousand" reminders before the truth sinks in. That's one reason God placed us within families - to prepare us for the world, even if it takes hearing the truth "a thousand times". Deuteronomy 6:1-14
Feb-11-2010
Friday, February 12, 2010 Host: Chuck Swindoll Series: Family Matters: Investing In the Things That Last "If I've told you once, I've told you a thousand times!" How many times did you hear that growing up? How often have you said that - or something like that - to your own children? It's funny, but no matter how bright you were as a child or how intelligent you are as an adult, if often takes a "thousand" reminders before the truth sinks in. That's one reason God placed us within families - to prepare us for the world, even if it takes hearing the truth "a thousand times". Deuteronomy 6:1-14
Feb-10-2010
Thursday, February 11, 2010 Host: Chuck Swindoll Series: Family Matters: Investing In the Things That Last "If I've told you once, I've told you a thousand times!" How many times did you hear that growing up? How often have you said that - or something like that - to your own children? It's funny, but no matter how bright you were as a child or how intelligent you are as an adult, if often takes a "thousand" reminders before the truth sinks in. That's one reason God placed us within families - to prepare us for the world, even if it takes hearing the truth "a thousand times". Deuteronomy 6:1-14
Feb-09-2010
Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Host: Chuck Swindoll Series: Family Matters: Investing In the Things That Last The cultural ground upon which the "traditional" family stands has become soft and uncertain, especially since the counter-cultural quake of the 1960s. Regardless of the shifting sands of time and societal mores, God's original design for the family begins with establishing a stable foundation with the marriage of two individuals - male and female. Once the foundation of the marriage is firmly laid, six pillars should be built, which will give any family resilience to withstand the erosion caused by the influence of culture. Genesis 1:26-28 2:18-25 Matthew 15:1-5 Mark 6:31
Feb-08-2010
Tuesday, February 9, 2010 Host: Chuck Swindoll Series: Family Matters: Investing In the Things That Last The cultural ground upon which the "traditional" family stands has become soft and uncertain, especially since the counter-cultural quake of the 1960s. Regardless of the shifting sands of time and societal mores, God's original design for the family begins with establishing a stable foundation with the marriage of two individuals - male and female. Once the foundation of the marriage is firmly laid, six pillars should be built, which will give any family resilience to withstand the erosion caused by the influence of culture. Genesis 1:26-28 2:18-25 Matthew 15:1-5 Mark 6:31
Feb-07-2010
Monday, February 8, 2010 Host: Chuck Swindoll Series: Family Matters: Investing In the Things That Last The cultural ground upon which the "traditional" family stands has become soft and uncertain, especially since the counter-cultural quake of the 1960s. Regardless of the shifting sands of time and societal mores, God's original design for the family begins with establishing a stable foundation with the marriage of two individuals - male and female. Once the foundation of the marriage is firmly laid, six pillars should be built, which will give any family resilience to withstand the erosion caused by the influence of culture. Genesis 1:26-28 2:18-25 Matthew 15:1-5 Mark 6:31
Feb-04-2010
Friday, February 5, 2010 Host: Chuck Swindoll Series: Living Right In A Wrong World Isn't it great to know something for sure? For example, to know that you are loved...to know that your physician found nothing suspicious following a thorough examination...to know that your son or daughter has now safely arrived back home following those longs months in combat...or to know that you passed your final exams, having finished the academic requirements, and will soon receive your diploma at the commencement service. On the other hand, isn't it difficult to not know something for sure? Such as not knowing if the surgery removed all of the malignant cells...not knowing that your spouse is faithful...not knowing why your teenage daughter failed to return home last night...not knowing if you have enough fuel to make it to the next gas station...or not knowing where your wallet and keys are. If is very interesting that when John came to the end of this letter, he underscored the things every believer can know with absolute assurance. 1 John 5:13-21
Feb-03-2010
Thursday, February 4, 2010 Host: Chuck Swindoll Series: Living Right In A Wrong World Isn't it great to know something for sure? For example, to know that you are loved...to know that your physician found nothing suspicious following a thorough examination...to know that your son or daughter has now safely arrived back home following those longs months in combat...or to know that you passed your final exams, having finished the academic requirements, and will soon receive your diploma at the commencement service. On the other hand, isn't it difficult to not know something for sure? Such as not knowing if the surgery removed all of the malignant cells...not knowing that your spouse is faithful...not knowing why your teenage daughter failed to return home last night...not knowing if you have enough fuel to make it to the next gas station...or not knowing where your wallet and keys are. If is very interesting that when John came to the end of this letter, he underscored the things every believer can know with absolute assurance. 1 John 5:13-21
Feb-02-2010
Wednesday, February 3, 2010 Host: Chuck Swindoll Series: Living Right In A Wrong World Isn't it great to know something for sure? For example, to know that you are loved...to know that your physician found nothing suspicious following a thorough examination...to know that your son or daughter has now safely arrived back home following those longs months in combat...or to know that you passed your final exams, having finished the academic requirements, and will soon receive your diploma at the commencement service. On the other hand, isn't it difficult to not know something for sure? Such as not knowing if the surgery removed all of the malignant cells...not knowing that your spouse is faithful...not knowing why your teenage daughter failed to return home last night...not knowing if you have enough fuel to make it to the next gas station...or not knowing where your wallet and keys are. If is very interesting that when John came to the end of this letter, he underscored the things every believer can know with absolute assurance. 1 John 5:13-21
Feb-01-2010
Tuesday, February 2, 2010 Host: Chuck Swindoll Series: Living Right In A Wrong World God's people are identified throughout the Bible by various titles. Among them are Christians, disciples, followers, saints, sheep, salt, light, ambassadors for Christ, members of the body, a royal priesthood, aliens and strangers, servants of Christ, and the people of God - just to name a few. Like a diamond being turned under a bright light, each designation reveals yet another facet of our character, role, position, and/or privilege. Near the end of John's letter, he introduced two additional titles: "believer" and "overcomer". And he made readers aware of "three that testify" in full agreement regarding God's Son (1 John 5:8). All of this deepens our understanding of what it means to be a child of God in His forever family. As we arrive at the last two verses in this section, we come to one of the clearest statements of the gospel found in all the Word of God. 1 John 5:1-12
Jan-31-2010
Monday, February 1, 2010 Host: Chuck Swindoll Series: Living Right In A Wrong World God's people are identified throughout the Bible by various titles. Among them are Christians, disciples, followers, saints, sheep, salt, light, ambassadors for Christ, members of the body, a royal priesthood, aliens and strangers, servants of Christ, and the people of God - just to name a few. Like a diamond being turned under a bright light, each designation reveals yet another facet of our character, role, position, and/or privilege. Near the end of John's letter, he introduced two additional titles: "believer" and "overcomer". And he made readers aware of "three that testify" in full agreement regarding God's Son (1 John 5:8). All of this deepens our understanding of what it means to be a child of God in His forever family. As we arrive at the last two verses in this section, we come to one of the clearest statements of the gospel found in all the Word of God. 1 John 5:1-12
Jan-28-2010
Friday, January 29, 2010 Host: Chuck Swindoll Series: Living Right In A Wrong World Of all the things John learned from Jesus during those years he walked alongside Him as one of the disciples, love was paramount. John's gospel mentions love much more than those of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. When John recalled the Savior's final words to His disciples in the Upper Room, he remembered how often Jesus both spoke of love and demonstrated it. The power of Jesus' love transformed John's life. We should not be surprised, then, that when the apostle came to the end of his life and wrote a letter to the church, his major theme was to love one another. He underscored it repeatedly. As we examine today's section, we return to the same subject for the third time in this letter. (See also 1 John 2:7-10 and 3:11-18). 1 John 4:7-21
Jan-27-2010
Thursday, January 28, 2010 Host: Chuck Swindoll Series: Living Right In A Wrong World Of all the things John learned from Jesus during those years he walked alongside Him as one of the disciples, love was paramount. John's gospel mentions love much more than those of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. When John recalled the Savior's final words to His disciples in the Upper Room, he remembered how often Jesus both spoke of love and demonstrated it. The power of Jesus' love transformed John's life. We should not be surprised, then, that when the apostle came to the end of his life and wrote a letter to the church, his major theme was to love one another. He underscored it repeatedly. As we examine today's section, we return to the same subject for the third time in this letter. (See also 1 John 2:7-10 and 3:11-18.) 1 John 4:7-21
Dec-31-1969
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Dec-31-1969
Would you like your vacation next summer to be inspired by some heroes of church history? Join Insight for Living on our 2010 Reformation Tour July 28?August 9, 2010 as we retrace the spread of the Protestant Reformation through Czech Republic, Germany, and Switzerland. One highlight: you'll see The Passion Play in Oberammergau, Germany, which is performed only once every 10 years! Visit www.insight.org/reformation for details.
Dec-31-1969
Temptation. Anxiety. Divorce. Shame. On life's journey, critical crossroads confront us all. It's always something! In this series, Getting Through the Tough Stuff, Chuck Swindoll takes a closer look at pivotal moments in the life of Jesus. How did Christ respond to temptation? How did He cope with anxiety? What did He say about divorce? How can He release you from shame? You'll learn the answers to these questions and many more in this hard-hitting series. Chuck invites you to encounter the Master just where you need Him most.
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Dec-31-1969
This article was written to answer this specific question, and it explains clearly the theology behind Jesus?s substitutionary death to pay the penalty required for our sins. It explains how God?s holiness and righteous standard require justice and cannot merely overlook our sin. And it helps us understand exactly what Jesus went through when He died to secure our salvation.
Dec-31-1969
Chuck reminds us that the window of opportunity in which a parent can truly influence a child and shape his or her character does not stay open forever. That's why parents have to be willing to make the sacrifices necessary to prioritize meaningful time with their children during the years their children most need them. Nothing else in our schedules could possibly be as important!
Dec-31-1969
The Gnostics (pronounced näs-tik) were some of the earliest heretics to infiltrate the church with their poisonous doctrines, arising shortly after the gospel began penetrating the Roman world near the Mediterranean Sea in the first century.
Dec-31-1969
Some may think that joy is an emotion that you either feel or you don't. Chuck Swindoll suggests that joy is more of an intentional attitude that we have a lot of control over. He lists seven practical principles that, when practiced regularly, will be sure to help us put negativity and worry behind us and develop the joyful, steady character God desires of us.
Dec-31-1969
Scholars and historians have debated for centuries whether Jesus of Nazareth was simply another human being or if He was truly divine. This article provides evidence from several different angles to support the truth that Jesus was fully God and fully man. As a man, He was able to take on the punishment for our human sin. And as God, He was able to triumph over sin and death, rising from the dead and offering salvation to all.
Dec-31-1969
Have you ever thought about giving something away every day of the year leading up to Christmas?
Dec-31-1969
In a humorous spin of the well-known "'Twas the Night Before Christmas" poem, Wayne Stiles reminds us of the true meaning of Christmas by lamenting what it has become for so many, in spite of our best intentions. Chuckle as you read his poem, and recognize the guilt most of us feel for getting carried away with the wrong priorities.
Dec-31-1969
In this age of entitlement, personal responsibility isn't often discussed. Neither is the concept of sin. But just how many of our wrong choices can we blame on outside forces and influences? In this hard-hitting, convicting article, we are reminded to humbly acknowledge our own sins so we can learn to resist them, while also experiencing the cleansing from them that we have received through the person and work of Jesus Christ.
Dec-31-1969
Citing Moses's, Peter's, and David's ragtag followers as examples, Chuck Swindoll reminds us that the people God uses in significant ways don't always fit the world's mold of a natural-born leader. When a leader's heart belongs to God and he or she is allowing the Holy Spirit to work through him or her, personal eccentricities and weaknesses cease to matter; this leader will be able to accomplish the ministry God has set before him or her. That should be good news to all of us!
Dec-31-1969
There is a pattern found in Scripture of how God chooses to minister to His servants when they get beaten down by opposition. His method can be described in a word: friendship. Chuck Swindoll gives several accounts of how God provided human relationships to keep people from giving up at their lowest points. We all need to find that kind of support in our lives and be willing to provide it to close friends when they need a place of rest and acceptance.
Dec-31-1969
This article addresses the sad, unfortunate situation when a Christian leader is willingly violating God's standards without a repentant heart. It outlines how, when, and why to discipline the offender and thus helps you to go beyond the conflicting emotions involved. The apostle Paul gave some specific directions on this topic so that the sacredness of God's ministry and His calling could be protected.
Dec-31-1969
Chuck Swindoll clarifies in this article what true forgiveness must involve to be complete and in obedience to God's Word. We can't be expected to erase our memories of offenses against us, but we can and must make the willful choice not to hold a grievance over another's head and hold him or her captive to the debt owed us.
Dec-31-1969
Chuck Swindoll reflects on the strong faith of his older brother, Orville, and on Orville's ability to trust in Jesus to meet the needs of his family. We live in a materialistic society, where our security seems to come from what we own and have stashed away. Chuck suggests that whether we have abundance or are seeing lean times, our security must come only from God and His promise to provide for all of our needs. Only then can we be truly generous.
Dec-31-1969
Using a rather extreme example, Chuck Swindoll illustrates the pointlessness of being stingy with our wealth and possessions in this life. He asserts that whoever is reluctant to part with some of his or her assets is also one who doesn't dare to dream big dreams or attempt great things for God. This article challenges us to evaluate our generosity and our vision of what God can accomplish through our faith.
Dec-31-1969
Drawing from the apostle Paul's example of how he accepted his own weaknesses and hardships, Chuck Swindoll reminds us of what we often don't want to hear: our life on earth is for the purpose of making us more like Christ. Unfortunately, nothing does that better than the trials and pains we suffer. But if we, like Paul, can keep our eyes on the ultimate goal of letting God work through us, we'll learn to accept joyfully whatever God brings us and not seek the easy, pain-free life instead.
Dec-31-1969
Why did God propel the young girl named Esther to the position where she alone could influence the fate of the Jewish people? Chuck Swindoll suggests that it's because God knew Esther had a teachable heart and a humble and obedient spirit. He knew she would not be swayed by the trappings and all the temptations of kingdom life but would remain grounded in the teachings and faith that Mordecai had modeled to her. How would you do today if God tested you? Would you have a teachable spirit as Esther did?
Dec-31-1969
Most of us have struggled at times with our prayer life and with understanding how and when God answers prayer. This article gives a unique and valuable perspective to keep in mind when we aren't seeing the results we'd like from our times of prayer. The three suggestions made here may help you pinpoint any errors you may have in your own thinking when it comes to prayer.
Dec-31-1969
I was on a scriptural safari. Prowling through the Ephesian letter, I was tracking an elusive, totally unrelated verse when God's sharp sword flashed, suddenly slicing me to the core.
Dec-31-1969
Few people in the first century had a deeper understanding of God's grace than the apostle Paul.
Dec-31-1969
Through confessing an area of weakness in his own life and marriage, Chuck explains the necessity of allowing grace into your marriage relationship by trusting your spouse and setting him or her free. Jealous, controlling thoughts and behavior that merely reflect one's own fears and insecurities will smother and stifle your spouse and, therefore, your marriage.
Dec-31-1969
Just as in David's day, we tend to evaluate people based too much on the external characteristics we can see: appearance, stature, poise, demeanor. Chuck Swindoll reminds us that it's the size and quality of our faith that makes us great in God's eyes. When we remember this, we don't have to try to fit into others' molds or define ourselves by their expectations.
Dec-31-1969
This is a reflective article Chuck wrote after celebrating his fiftieth anniversary with his wife, Cynthia. He reminisces on the many shared experiences over the years, the joys and the hardships they both endured, and the transitions they faced as they both learned and developed as people and as Christians.
Dec-31-1969
Throughout his more than forty years as a pastor, Chuck Swindoll has seen many believers who have started out strong in their faith but who have been beaten down over time through difficult circumstances and life events that didn't turn out as expected. Using Scripture, he reminds us of how the promises in the Bible are not just for the future but of great benefit to us right here in the present.
Dec-31-1969
On May 24, 1965, a thirteen-and-a-half-foot boat slipped quietly out of the marina at Falmouth, Massachusetts. Its destination? England.
Dec-31-1969
Deep within, we imagine ourselves as a mixture of Patrick Henry, Davy Crockett, John Wayne, and the prophet Daniel!
Dec-31-1969
In this article, Chuck Swindoll makes a strong correlation between godly contentment and joyful generosity. He describes four benefits that will result for a person who can remember that God is the author of divine resources and gives generous gifts to His children.
Dec-31-1969
Is it possible to have peace and calmness when the events all around you are telling you that you can't? Chuck Swindoll states that the way to this peace - shalom - is through a simple but complete trust in God's promises of support. That's why the world cannot understand this kind of inexplicable peace. It can't be manufactured apart from a willingness to release our cares into God's loving care.
Dec-31-1969
Chuck Swindoll recalls the scene in Scripture where Jesus asked His disciples, "Who do you say that I am?" After reporting to Him what other people around them were saying, it was their turn to state just who they believed Him to be. Peter passed the test with flying colors by recognizing Jesus as the Son of God. Who do you say that He is? Your answer will change your life and define your future.
Dec-31-1969
Sometimes life hits us so hard that we begin to doubt all we've learned about God and the Bible. Our circumstances loom large and crowd out our view of anything else. At those times, this is a very practical and helpful article to read. Chuck Swindoll encourages us to remain hopeful by relying on our all-powerful, loving, and never-changing God.
Dec-31-1969
Chuck Swindoll centers on some much-quoted verses in Scripture that are, nevertheless, often too infrequently applied. He says that the need for Christians to fellowship together in an atmosphere of acceptance and empowerment has never been greater. The times we live in are growing more and more hostile to those who wish to stand firm for holiness. So we need to be careful not to add to that environment but to counter it with love and grace.
Dec-31-1969
Chuck Swindoll points out that the idea of worship has become too vaguely understood in the church today. Many liken worship to a particular style of music or teaching. Many think it has to do with a certain feeling. After recognizing these and other misconceptions, Chuck explains what worship really means and encourages us to focus on it more regularly.
Dec-31-1969
Chuck Swindoll sees the Old Testament character Elijah as an unlikely choice for the one to stand up to a king and speak out for biblical truth. But God chose him for his commitment and his heart for God in the face of evil. In the same way, God has an important calling today for anyone who is willing to stand alone for Him.
Dec-31-1969
Chuck Swindoll recalls all of the sudden losses Job experienced, within just a few days, through no fault of his own. Chuck challenges us to think of how we would respond after such unjust circumstances, when we then couldn't hear the voice of God through our turmoil.
Dec-31-1969
Solomon once wrote: "He who walks in integrity walks securely, but he who perverts his ways will be found out" (Proverbs 10:9).
Dec-31-1969
I had lunch recently with a businessman who runs his own company. As we talked, the subject of wisdom kept popping up in our conversation. We were agreeing on the value of certain qualities that cannot be learned in school - things like intuition, diligence, integrity, perception, consistency, loyalty - when he, again, mentioned wisdom.
Dec-31-1969
I don't often recommend a volume without reservation, but I think every man should read Temptations Men Face by Tom Eisenman. ...
Dec-31-1969
Psalm 78 Remember when men were men? Remember when you could tell by looking? Remember when men knew who they were, liked how they were, and didn't want to be anything but what they were?
Dec-31-1969
Several years ago, someone interviewed the contemporary artist Marc Chagall for a PBS program. The young, arty interviewer started the session with a question about influences.
Dec-31-1969
If there's one attitude families are guilty of more than any other when it comes to mothers, it's presumption . . . taking them for granted . . . being nearly blind on occasion to the load moms carry.
Dec-31-1969
When I was growing up in Houston, our family lived across the street from a man and woman who had married later in life.
Dec-31-1969
One of the most effective evangelists I have ever known was a fellow who ran a service station on Arlington Avenue just outside Boston.
Dec-31-1969
God's presence is not as intriguing as His absence. His voice is not as eloquent as His silence.
Dec-31-1969
When God scans the earth for potential leaders, He is not on a search for angels in the flesh.
Dec-31-1969
I often smile when I read the Gospel of Mark. He loved the word "immediately." It appears again and again.
Dec-31-1969
With the dawning of a new year comes a deluge of resolutions, reminders, and exhortations.
Dec-31-1969
In our pocket of society where pampered affluence is rampant, we are often at a loss to know what kind of gifts to buy our friends and loved ones on special occasions.
Dec-31-1969
Joseph's life offers us a magnificent portrayal of the grace of God as He came to our rescue in the Person of His Son, Jesus.
Dec-31-1969
I must tell you that I have been troubled regarding the face of things in our country and within the family of God. My major battle has had to do with one word, one concept. My battle has to do with integrity.
Dec-31-1969
When I was growing up, I never knew cursing, drinking, divorce, or what people commonly call "the wild life." And believe it or not, at the time I didn't know the rest of the world was any different.
Dec-31-1969
I remember a fun 'n' games night around the supper table in our house. It was wild. First of all, one of the kids snickered during the prayer (which isn't that unusual) and that tipped the first domino.
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Dec-31-1969
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Dec-31-1969
Ted Roberts - Men and Warfare - Revelation 12
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My Utmost For His HighestMar-09-2004
We are not saved only to be instruments for God, but to be His sons and daughters. He does not turn us into spiritual agents but into spiritual messengers, and the message must be a part of us. The Son of God was His own message? "The words that I speak to you are spirit, and they are life" ( John 6:63 ). As His disciples, our lives must be a
Mar-08-2004
What a penetrating question! Our Lord?s words often hit home for us when He speaks in the simplest way. In spite of the fact that we know who Jesus is, He asks, "Do you also want to go away?" We must continually maintain an adventurous attitude toward Him, despite any potential personal risk."From that time many of His disciples went back and walked with Him no more" (John 6:66 ). They turned
Mar-07-2004
To become one with Jesus Christ, a person must be willing not only to give up sin, but also to surrender his whole way of looking at things. Being born again by the Spirit of God means that we must first be willing to let go before we can grasp something else. The first thing we must surrender is
Mar-06-2004
Paul was speaking here of the things that might seem likely to separate a saint from the love of God. But the remarkable thing is that nothing can come between the love of God and a saint. The things Paul mentioned in this passage can and do disrupt the close fellowship of our soul with God and separate our
Mar-05-2004
When you have no vision from God, no enthusiasm left in your life, and no one watching and encouraging you, it requires the grace of Almighty God to take the next step in your devotion to Him, in the reading and studying of His Word, in your family life, or in your duty to Him. It takes much more of the grace of God, and a much greater awareness of
Mar-04-2004
Joy comes from seeing the complete fulfillment of the specific purpose for which I was created and born again, not from successfully doing something of my own choosing. The joy our Lord experienced came from doing what the Father sent Him to do. And He says to us, "As the Father has sent Me, I also send you" (John 20:21 ). Have you received
Mar-03-2004
It is easier to serve or work for God without a vision and without a call, because then you are not bothered by what He requires. Common sense, covered with a layer of Christian emotion, becomes your guide. You may be more prosperous and successful from the world?s perspective, and will have more leisure time, if you never
Mar-02-2004
This is love in the making. The love of God is not created? it is His nature. When we receive the life of Christ through the Holy Spirit, He unites us with God so that His love is demonstrated in us. The goal of the indwelling Holy Spirit is not just to unite us with God, but to do it in such a way that we will be one with
Mar-01-2004
Have you ever felt the pain, inflicted by the Lord, at the very center of your being, deep down in the most sensitive area of your life? The devil never inflicts pain there, and neither can sin nor human emotions. Nothing can cut through to that part of our being but the Word of God. "Peter was grieved because He said to him the third time, ?Do you love Me?? " Yet he was awakened to the fact
Feb-29-2004
Peter?s response to this piercing question is considerably different from the bold defiance he exhibited only a few days before when he declared, "Even if I have to die with You, I will not deny You!" ( Matthew 26:35 ; also see Matthew 26:33-34 ). Our natural individuality, or our natural self, boldly speaks out and declares its feelings. But the true love within our
Feb-28-2004
These words were not spoken as a rebuke, nor even with surprise; Jesus was encouraging Philip to draw closer. Yet the last person we get intimate with is Jesus. Before Pentecost the disciples knew Jesus as the One who gave them power to conquer demons and to bring about a revival (see Luke 10:18-20 ). It was a wonderful intimacy
Feb-27-2004
Now we believe. . . ." But Jesus asks, "Do you . . . ? Indeed the hour is coming . . . that you . . . will leave Me alone" ( John 16:31-32 ). Many Christian workers have left Jesus Christ alone and yet tried to serve Him out of a sense of duty, or because they sense a need as a result of their own discernment. The reason for this is actually
Feb-26-2004
"The well is deep"? and even a great deal deeper than the Samaritan woman knew! ( John 4:11 ). Think of the depths of human nature and human life; think of the depth of the "wells" in you. Have you been limiting, or impoverishing, the ministry of Jesus to the point that He is unable to work in your life? Suppose that you have
Feb-25-2004
Have you ever said to yourself, "I am impressed with the wonderful truths of God?s Word, but He can?t really expect me to live up to that and work all those details into my life!" When it comes to confronting Jesus Christ on the basis of His qualities and abilities, our attitudes reflect religious superiority. We think His ideals are lofty and
The GatheringMar-09-2010
We would like to support the businesses of our church family members. The Gathering does not endorse or guarantee the work of these businesses listed here. To list your business, please submit the form (click here) and we will post the business for you. If you have any questions, please email us. Auto Glass Replacement Bruce Buckman (719) 632-2042 412 S Nevada Ave. Colorado Springs, CO 80903 sales@windshieldexpress.com Real Estate Company Randy and Suzie Karjala (719) 260-6356 2712 Emerald Ridge Dr. Colorado Springs, CO 80920 lighthouse1974@msn.com Mobile Oil Changes, I come to you! Chris Ward (719) 351-7641 863 Circle Rd Palmer Lake, CO 80133 cward@peakperformanceauto.net 3 Wishes Gift Basket Custom Gift Basket Company Carl & Lori Prophet (719) 481-9771 15385 Copperfield Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80921 lori@3wishesgiftbaskets.com Automotive Paint Touch Up/Chips and Scratches Rick Denver (719) 330-0451 2830 Clapton Dr. Colorado Springs, CO 80920 crdenver@yahoo.com Local Yellow Pages and FREE online ads Ron Jensen (719) 287-2144 7035 Campus Dr Colorado Springs, CO 80920 peakpowerpages@msn.com Independent Mary Kay Beauty Consultant Donna Hunt (719) 495-0701 9535 Pancake Rocks Trail Colorado Springs, CO 80924 dhunt4marykay@yahoo.com CEO Moms: Helping moms work from home Jeni Bransford (719) 313-9285 896 London Green Way Colorado Springs, CO 80906 jenibransford@gmail.com Real Estate Nicole Happel (719) 593-1000 5475 Tech Center Drive #300 Colorado Springs, CO 80919 nhappel@erashields.com Karate/JuJitsu/Krav Maga Training Todd Bradley Champions Martial Arts 5735 N. Academy Blvd. Colorado Springs, CO 80918 championstoddb@yahoo.com Pain & Stress Relief Products Bill and Beverly Morgan (719) 447-8898 2423 1/2 W. Colorado Ave Colorado Springs, CO 80904 bill@healthyalternativesforpain.com Custom Sewing and Alterations Debbie Rohan (719) 481-4828 15325 Sostrin Lane Colorado Springs, CO 80921 (at home, by appt) debsews4u@msn.com Community Association Management Mark and Linda Warren 1720 Jet Stream Drive, Suite 200 Colorado Springs, CO 80921 markorlinda@warrenmgmt.com Complete Health, Fitness, Nutrition Christopher Knott (719) 494-9082 12901 Serenity Park Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80921 knotter42@hotmail.com Educational Consulting and Tutoring Carol Kramer (719) 337-2367 16781 Elk Valley Trail Monument, CO 80132 carol@kramerz.com Help with all computer needs! Knot Computer Service (719) 550-0000 P.O. Box 491 Monument, CO 80132 allan@kramerz.com Yummy Custom Birthday Cakes! Sarah Wells 3223 Greenwood Circle Colorado Springs, CO 80910 sarahlynn@thecoloradoartist.com Kaleidoscope Fabrics Custom Window Treatments Kim Skeeter 1045 Garden of the Gods Road, Suite E Colorado Springs, CO 80907 bkskeeter@msn.com Health & Hope Connie Rawlings (719) 495-1672 7526 Banner Court Colorado Springs, CO 80920 connie_rawlings@msn.com Interior Enhancing Interior design and home staging Terri Mitchell (719) 963-3981 6420 Tuckerman Lane Colorado Springs, CO 80918 terri@interiorenhancing.com Bed & Breakfast Anthony Mudford (719) 495-2683 14755 Kaessner Lane Colorado Springs, CO 80921 tmudford@gmail.com Business Consulting, Strategy & Growth Ken Sparks (719) 205-5804 19920 Lockridge Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80908 ksparks@ppa-llc.com Optometric Practice Rockrimmon Vision Clinic Brenda Begin, O.D. (719) 522-9393 1910 Vindicator Dr., #104 Colorado Springs, CO 80919 brenbegin@hotmail.com Real Estate Sales and Property Management Randy Stejskal (719) 229-5831 4760 Flintridge Dr. #100 Colorado Springs, CO 80918 randy.integrityteam@hotmail.com Individual, Couples & Family Counseling Craig Cato (719) 535-2770 4585 Hilton Parkway, Suite #202 Colorado Springs, CO 80907 craigcato@wingsofgrace.org Chiropractic Jeff Amsden (719) 494-2088 8842 N Union Colorado Springs, CO 80920 amsdendc@yahoo.com Home Repairs and Upgrades James Nelson (719) 387-7084 698 Pebble Crest Way Colorado Springs, CO 80921 jnelsonjr@hotmail.com Marketing & Design for Bus. & Individual Melissa Tenpas (719) 649-8661 4506 Mallow Road Colorado Springs, CO 80907 melissatenpas@hotmail.com Image Consulting Nora Emig (719) 488-6661 48 Pistol Creek Dr. Monument, CO 80132 integraimageconsulting@gmail.com Facials, Waxing Shelly Gall (719) 375-8831 236 N.Washington, Suite 3 Monument, CO 80132 shelly@aurielessence.com Boogaard Construction Inc. Licensed Gary Boogaard (719) 499-6858 7601 Rushing Wind Grove Black Forest, CO 80908 dutchbuilder4@msn.com Health and Life Insurance Jeff Carlson (719) 964-6414 15933 Dawson Creek Dr Monument, CO 80132 jeff@360healthandlife.com www.360healthandlife.com Mechanic for Hire Matthew Parker 719-205-1844 parkerm@ywamsf.org Tastefully Simple Independent Consultant Kelly Helm (719) 510-7969 kelly@atthehelm.net www.tastefullysimple.com/web/khelm Fashion Hardwood Floors Carlos Fernandez (719) 491-5909 3866 Topsail Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80918 cwilliesmile@hotmail.com Custom Drapery & Blinds Olga Polyanskaya (719) 482-4992 Northgate Colorado Springs, CO 80921 draperyexpressions@hotmail.com
Mar-09-2010
Our prayer is that these messages help you to connect with God. For access to all on-line messages click here.Mar 07, 2010 Life Lessons from the Life of David Mike Worley Feb 28, 2010 An Interview with The Two Theives Mike Worley Feb 14, 2010 An Interview with An Expert in the Law Mike Worley Feb 07, 2010 An Interview with The Rich Young Ruler Mike Worley Jan 24, 2010 An Interview with the Devil Mike Worley Jan 17, 2010 An Interview With A Pharisee And A Sinful Woman Mike WorleyJan 10, 2010 An Interview with the Woman at the Well Mike Worley Jan 03, 2010 2010 A Year of Courage Mike Worley Dec 27, 2009 No Fear Rusty Stevens Dec 20, 2009 Interviews with Jesus - The Night of His Birth Mike WorleyDec 13, 2009 Interviews with Jesus Mike Worley Dec 06, 2009 Christmas Communion Mike Worley Nov 29, 2009 An Interview With The Father Mike Worley Nov 22, 2009 An Interview With The Ten Lepers Mike Worley Nov 15, 2009 An Interview With The Woman Caught In Adultry Mike WorleyNov 08, 2009 An Interview With Zacchaeus Mike Worley Nov 01, 2009 An Interview with Nicodemus Mike Worley Oct 25, 2009 God's Love for the World 3 Don Richardson Oct 18, 2009 God's Love for the World 2 Mike WorleyOct 11, 2009 Dominican Republic Report Mike Worley Oct 04, 2009 God's Love for the World Mike Worley Sep 27, 2009 Faith in Motion Kevin Olivarez Sep 20, 2009 Guest Speaker Johnny Karls Sep 13, 2009 LifeFest Sep 06, 2009 A Faith that Conquers Mike Worley Aug 30, 2009 Unshakeable Faith Mike Worley Aug 23, 2009 Walk in Faith Mike Worley Aug 16, 2009 A Day of Worship Aug 09, 2009 Youth Sunday Aug 02, 2009 Vision of The Gathering Mike Worley July 26, 2009 What a Shame Craig Glass July 19, 2009 Like a Roaring Lion Mike Worley July 12, 2009 Humility - God's Pathway for Blessing Mike Worley July 5, 2009 Family Service Mike WorleyJune 28, 2009 Suffering for Being a Christian Mike Worley June 21, 2009 Father's Day Mike Worley June 14, 2009 A Kingdom Perspective on Life Mike Worley June 07, 2009 Love Covers a Multitude of Sins Mike Worley May 31, 2009 Once for All Steve Burford May 24, 2009 Suffering Mike WorleyMay 17, 2009 Loving Others, Enemies, Life Mike WorleyMay 10, 2009 Mother's Day May 03, 2009 Wedlock or Deadlock (Husbands) Mike Worley Apr 26, 2009 Wedlock or Deadlock (Wives) Mike Worley Apr 19, 2009 Submit Yourselves Mike WorleyApr 12, 2009 Easter Mike WorleyApr 5, 2009 Five Year Anniversary Mike WorleyMar 29, 2009 Godly Submission Mike Worley Mar 22, 2009 You Are a Royal Priesthood Mike Worley & Steve BurfordMar 15, 2009 Living Stones Steve BurfordMar 08, 2009 The Power of Love Mike WorleyMar 01, 2009 Redeemed Mike WorleyFeb 22, 2009 Walking in Holiness Mike WorleyFeb 15, 2009 God's Vision for Us in the D.R. Nelson PaulinoFeb 08, 2009 What the Prophets Longed to See Mike WorleyFeb 01, 2009 Trials in Our Lives Mike Worley Jan 25, 2009 Investing in Life Steve Burford Jan 18, 2009 Worship Because of God Mike WorleyJan 11, 2009 You are Chosen Mike WorleyJan 04, 2009 Introduction to 1st Peter Mike Worley
Mar-09-2010
The Middle School Missions Team will be going to San Diego, CA March 20-27. They will partner with Horizon Urban Ministries to help serve the homeless community by serving in a soup kitchen, ministering to them on the streets and in low-income housing. Each person on this trip will be challenged to break through barriers to share their faith and live out their commitment to Christ.
Mar-08-2010
This week we will be praying over our Middle School Missions team and continue in our study on the life of David. The beautiful thing about this adventure called faith is that we can count on God never to lead us astray. He knows exactly where He is taking us and what He is doing. Our job is to obey, and to live in close fellowship with Him as we walk through life. In the process of this simple arrangement, God engages us in His eternal plan. Come this Sunday as we discover more about living this life.
Mar-02-2010
The next men's retreat will be April 16-18 at the YMCA Estes Park. Our speaker will be Tom Blackaby. You can register in the lobby on Sundays OR Register Now">Online Registration Form Click here to open a PDF version of the brochure
Mar-01-2010
The High School Missions Team will be going to Vancouver, British Columbia this July 23-30th. They will partner with a local church to serve the homeless and needy people in the Vancouver BC area. Each participant on this trip will be challenged to break through barriers to share their faith and live out their commitment to Christ. Mission Trip Dates: July 23rd - July 31st Cost: Approximately $600 Important Dates: January 31st - $50 deposit due - Click here to make your deposit online February 21st - Team Meeting March 14th - Team Meeting April 11th - Team Meeting May 2nd - Cookout May 16th - Team Meeting June 13th - Team Meeting June 14-18th - Gathering VBS July 11th - Team Meeting July 18th - Final Team Meeting & Potluck at The Community Center Fundraising Ideas Support Letters Chick-fil-A Fundraiser Youth Talent Auction Cookout - May Garage Sale - April or May Save your allowance, work and birthday monies!
Feb-27-2010
INFORMATION AND EVENTS: CHILDREN: Father/Daughter Cake Decorating Contest for 2nd-4th grade ? Friday, March 5th at the Community Center ? RSVP to Chris at chris@thegatheringhome.org Baptism Class ? March 7th, 9:30 AM at TCA ? Has your child been asking about baptism? If so, the baptism class is for you. Please contact Kathleen for information at Kathleen@thegatheringhome.org. April 4th, Easter Sunday, is our next church baptism. SAVE THE DATE: Feb 26th - Route 56 Friday Fun Night for 5th & 6th graders Mar 7th ? New Leader Training, 12:30 ? 1:30 (lunch provided) Mar 28th ? Family Service ? African Children?s Choir April 4th ? Baptism Serviced June 14-18 - VBS YOUTH: High School Summer Mission Trip?July 23 through July 31, 2010, Vancouver, B.C. Estimated cost is $600. Reserve your spot now with a $50 deposit! Call Kevin at the church office for more details. GENERAL: End of Year Gifts?Often people desire to give special gifts at the end of the year. If you have questions about end of year giving to The Gathering or any other questions, please contact Mandy at the church office at 785-0118.
Feb-23-2010
Community Program Manager Jonni has attended the church since it began and worked at the church since 2007 and is now in charge of getting people connected. She supervises LifeGroups, Community Events, Community Outreach, Men's Events, Women's Events and Pastoral Care departments. Prior to that (and still on the side) she runs a ministry helping others learn money-saving techniques (Miserly Moms). She has been married to her husband, Beau, since 1981 and has 2 children; Jeremy and Jessica and one large puppy, Mowgli. e-mail Jonni
Feb-21-2010
Below are some pictures taken at the November free lunch we had. Thank you to those that came and we look forward to seeing you again at the next event!
Feb-21-2010
Next Event Dates: March 5-6Job seekers and career changers invited! Friday March 5 - 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM Saturday March 6 - 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM Cost: $FREE Location: Warren Management Group, 2nd Floor Classroom 1720 Jet Stream Drive 2 blocks north of New Life Church just off of Explorer Pkwy. sign up at http://marchbff.eventbrite.com Questions: Call Wally at 360-3261 or e-mail us at bestfootforward@thegatheringhome.org. Who may attend: Anyone who is out of work; anyone planning or involved in a career transition. We will have a working lunch on Saturday, so please bring a bag lunch that does NOT require refrigeration. We'll provide bottled water during the event. Feel free to bring snacks or drinks of your own or to share. The agenda includes: Are You Out Of Position?, a self-analysis to determine your skills, values, and preferences in seeking a career. HOW TO: Plan, develop, and prepare your resume, participate in interviews, market yourself, negotiate your salary, and much more. WORKING LUNCH WITH: Local business leader and HR volunteers to get real-time information on the job market and to network with local business leaders. PLEASE RSVP SO WE CAN PREPARE THE RIGHT NUMBER OF HANDOUTS For further information please e-mail: bestfootforward@thegatheringjhome.org OR call Wally at (719) 360-3261 We have put together this Job Seekers/Jobs Available page to help you in your efforts to secure a new position. We?ll be working closely with local businesses to provide you with job openings as soon as they become available. In fact, many of the jobs you?ll see listed here are provided by your fellow Gathering members. Our goal is to help every member of The Gathering (and their friends and relatives) find the employment that best uses their God-given talents and gifts. Romans 12:6 ? 8 (NIV) says, ?We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If a man's gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his faith. If it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously; if it is leadership, let him govern diligently; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.? God?s grace has provided each of us with unique gifts and talents. Our Best Foot Forward volunteers are committed to help you discover your gifts and talents and then help you find employment that allows you to best use them. We?ll try to keep this web page as up-to-date as possible, but our information is limited to what the individual employers provide us. It?s possible that a job listed here may have already been filled. To help prevent that from happening, we?ll purge each job 30 days after the listing date unless we?re told otherwise. We?ll leave your Job Seekers information on the site for 60 days unless you notify us to keep it online for an additional 60 days. We will not use your name or other personal information on the Job Seekers listing to protect your privacy. If you have any questions, please contact us at mailto:%20bestfootforward@thegatheringhome.org. Good luck, and God Bless! The Best Foot Forward Team
Feb-17-2010
Father/Daughter Cake Decorating Contest for 2nd-4th grade ? Friday, March 5th at the Community Center ? RSVP to Chris at chris@thegatheringhome.org Baptism Class ? March 7th, 9:30 AM at TCA ? Has your child been asking about baptism? If so, the baptism class is for you. Please contact Kathleen for information at Kathleen@thegatheringhome.org. April 4th, Easter Sunday, is our next church baptism. SAVE THE DATE: Feb 26th - Route 56 Friday Fun Night for 5th & 6th graders Mar 7th ? New Leader Training, 12:30 ? 1:30 (lunch provided) Mar 28th ? Family Service ? African Children?s Choir April 4th ? Baptism Serviced June 14-18 - VBS
Feb-16-2010
Below are the documents that need to be filled in and returned to The Gathering. Please either place them in the LifeGroup Kiosk basket in the church lobby, fax them (785-0407), or mail them to:The Gathering Attn: Jonni McCoy 16275 Kingswood Dr. Colorado Springs, CO 80921 Background Check Directory Form
Feb-16-2010
Below are the documents that need to be filled in and returned to The Gathering. Please either hand them to Jonni, fax them (785-0407), or mail them to: The Gathering Attn: Jonni McCoy 16275 Kingswood Dr. Colorado Springs, CO 80921 LifeGroup Leader Application Statement of Faith & Honor Code Background Check Directory Form
Feb-16-2010
The Gathering has been her church for over three years, where Jenny has served in the children?s ministry regularly. Her professional background is in marketing and communications, where Jenny most recently served at Focus on the Family before her second baby was born. Returning to the ministry in a part-time capacity is allowing her to be home for the kids while continuing to make a tangible difference in the Kingdom. She is the wife of ten years to Jeremy, is also mom to Ethan, a kindergartener, and Ashley, a preschooler and is a dog-mom to a nine year old Sheltie, named Kerbey Lane. In her spare time, she enjoys cycling, scrapbooking, playing with photography and mostly being with her family in beautiful Colorado! Click here to email Jenny.
Feb-11-2010
Save the date to join us for dinner, worship and a time of sharing! May 7th, 6:30-9:00pm The Community Center More details to come!
Feb-11-2010
Come and join others for the National Day of Prayer. We are offering an open house, so drop by anytime between 10:00am and 2:00pm for prayer and worship. Various types of prayer will be available May 6, 10-2, The Community Center, FREE.
Feb-10-2010
Beki recently graduated from Moody Bible Institute with a degree in International Missions and will be moving to West Africa in the next few months! She has been working in Niger short term the past 5 years as well as working with some inner city kids and immigrant tutoring ministries in Chicago. She will be working with the other missionaries and the local pastors in Niger to do evangelism/discipleship with the kids and women in their villages. Click here to email Beki.
Feb-10-2010
Kathleen and her family have called beautiful Colorado home for 10 years. Originally from Tucson, Arizona, the mountains and warm sunshine are two of her Colorado favorites. She has passionately worked with children and youth, as a helper, teacher, leader, and director for 27 years. Children?s simple faith and view of God inspires her. Kathleen married her college sweetheart and best friend, James, 21 years ago. They have 3 incredible children and one cool dog. The Gathering has been home, a place for service, fellowship, and spiritual growth for the past two years. Kathleen is thrilled to partner with the Children?s staff in directing our Children?s Ministry. God is using one of her favorite verses to guide her: Proverbs 3:5-7 ...She is trying to live these verses out by trusting in the Lord 100%, not relying on the way she see?s things, but seeking God in everything, knowing He?ll show the way. She looks forward to meeting you and your children. Click here to email Kathleen.
Feb-10-2010
Stacy has lived in Colorado Springs for 11 years. She is married to a wonderful man, Neal, for 11 years and has two beautiful daughters, Taylor (10) and Megan (2). She has been working with young children for the past 8 years as a Sunday School teacher, preschool teacher and dance instructor. She enjoys spending time with her family. Her passion in life is children and she hopes to make a difference in each of the lives she touches. She feels very blessed to be working at The Gathering and caring for their precious babies. Click here to email Stacy.
Feb-10-2010
Stacy White is an actress, writer, wife and mother of two. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre. She has done stage, film, commercial, and radio work for such organizations as Focus on the Family. She became involved in children's ministry by volunteering to teach story time. She soon realized God had given her a love for teaching children stories of the Bible. Her desire is to see children of all ages have an intimate relationship with the Jesus Christ and develop a love and fascination for the Word of God. Click here to email Stacy.
Feb-09-2010
Administrative Assistant Carol has worked in numerous venues the past 25 years including ministry organizations, public relations and real estate development. She and Harold have been married 28 years and have one son, Christopher. Carol lends her skills to Mike at The Gathering. e-mail Carol
Feb-03-2010
Guys and Girls Groups meet on Thursdays 6:30-8pm Diane & Kevin Steinseiffer's House 9160 Chetwood Drive CS, CO 80920
Feb-02-2010
Dear Ladies of The Gathering; With kids back to school and the weather shifting, I wanted to extend an invitation to you all to join us for the women?s events we have planned for this next year. If you haven?t been involved in a LifeGroup before, why not consider this being the semester to try one out? There is nothing like joining with one another to enjoy fellowship and grow closer to Christ with a small group of believers. Our website makes it easy to choose a group by zip code, meeting day, and type of group. Our retreat this year was in January at Trail West in Buena Vista. Many of you were blessed by being at this beautiful location . Our speaker was author and speaker, Lorraine Pintus and our theme was ?A Walk on the Wild Side: Complete Surrender?. Be blessed and encouraged and may we all be a blessing and an encouragement! Leesa Worley
Jan-20-2010
Community meals are an opportunity for each of us to get to know others in our church family - and to begin to develop relationships. With no agendas, these meals enable us to enjoy ourselves in a very comfortable environment.
Jan-20-2010
The Winter 2010 Semester begins the week of January 25, and runs through the week of May 2. To find a LifeGroup by interactive selections, Click Here. You can sort by type of group, day of the week, part of town, childcare, etc. If you have any questions, please contact Jonni McCoy at jonni@thegatheringhome.org or 785-0118.
Jan-11-2010
Here are the forms and letters you need if you are planning on going on the segWay San Diego Mission Trip. Support Letter Permission Slip Parent Meeting Info Covenant of Conduct 2010 Medical Release Form
Jan-06-2010
If you would like to give to Richard Makani and his ministry, please click here. Once you click on the link you can set up a repeating gift or give a one-time gift, just make sure you choose Seeds Childrens Home/Kenya as the option you want your gift to go to.
Jan-06-2010
SEEDS CHILDRENS HOME PO BOX 413, MOISBRIDGE, KENYA Cell Phone (kenya) 011 254 295 660 Email Address: richmakani70@yahoo.com Web: www.teachamantofishtoday.com
Jan-06-2010
If you would like to give to Richard Makani and his ministry, please click here. Once you click on the link you can set up a repeating gift or give a one-time gift, just make sure you choose Seeds Childrens Home/Kenya as the option you want your gift to go to.
Jan-06-2010
You Can Nourish the Dream with your Support Today Seeds Childrens Home has a dream of providing full care and housing for up to 250 children in an expanded Orphanage/School that eventually becomes self-sustaining. Steps to fulfill this dream include: Immediate Needs: ? Ten (10) additional acres of land @ $4,000 per acre paid for by November 30, 2009, eventual total of 50 acres of land (currently available) ? Drill well for clean water on new land at $20,000 ? $6,000/month of Child sponsorship: $120/month for orphanage but starting point at $45/month Short Term Initiatives: ? Self-Sustaining Initiatives: o 3500 chicks at $7/ea. ($24,500) o Chicken Coup Cube at $10,000 o Bread Baking business start-up costs at $4,000 o Four (4) cows for milk self-sufficiency at $800/cow o Crops & Trees for sustainable food sources $5,000 ? Expanded Children?s Home Orphanage down-payment $100,000 (eventually need total of $750,000) ? Build two additional classrooms @ $62,500 each ? Books and resources for Library at $2,000 ? Support 50 Widows in slum at $30/month ? Purchase a School Bus @ $25,000
Jan-06-2010
Pastor Richard Makani and his wife Hellen saw a desperate need in the slum of Kipsongo (meaning The Place of Hopelessness) near Kitale, Kenya. Out of their meager personal budget and in obedience to God?s leading, they sacrificed one meal a week to feed as many of the orphans from the slum that they could manage. From this simple step of faith in 2002, the Seeds Childrens Home was born and the Bread of Life Centre dream began to take shape. God has blessed the ministry with current support that provides the following today: Nourishing with Food & Medical Care ? 350 orphan children are fed six times a week at a feeding station ? Provide basic medical care though a medical clinic on-site at Bread of Life Centre Nourishing with Education ? 250 orphan children are enrolled in a Christian based school within the Bread of Life Centre ? Clothing, books and school supplies are provided to each child ? An additional 100 older orphan children who come to eat and obtain school supplies Nourishing with a Hope in the Future ? By providing formal education, the goal is to break the cycle of poverty with a strong education to equip the children with skills that can help them earn a living ? Practical vocational skills through exposure to some of the micro-industries Richard and Hellen are establishing to help become a more self-sufficient, self-funded ministry Nourishing with Complete Care through a Children?s Home Orphanage ? Currently housing 30 children (20 have sponsorship, an additional 10 await sponsorship) ? Current facility can house up to 60 children if sponsorships existed ($120/mo/child but starting point at $45 a month/child)
Jan-05-2010
Sunday Mornings in the TCA Cafeteria, join us for teaching, worship and fellowship.
Dec-21-2009
Jen and Craig work with Mission Builders International. They connect Christians to frontline missions by sending volunteers on short-term assignments. They had the joys of starting community development training with a trial group of Nepali guest workers. To learn more about Mission Builders, visit: http://www.missionbuilders.org To contact Jen or Craig, email them at: Woodring4@galacticomm.org
Nov-16-2009
The Gathering hosted its first missions dinner on October 23, 2009 with an International potluck. Food was provided from the countries where we support missionaries. It was exciting to sample so many different and tasty dishes! After dinner we were blessed to hear from some of our missionaries about what God is doing in the mission field. It was a great time for all.
Nov-03-2009
November 7 - Mug 'n' Muffin "Surrendering Guilt & Shame" with co-author of "Kitchen Table Counseling", Shelly Volkhardt 9:00-11:30AM The Community Center Bring your own mug! $5 ALSO: Home Business Marketplace ($20 per table: proceeds go to retreat scholarship fund) January 8-10, 2010 Retreat "A Walk on the Wild Side: Complete Surrender" with Lorraine Pintus Buena Vista Trail West Registration is currently under way!
Nov-02-2009
The Gathering seeks to be a church that not only builds bridges to our local community, but to our global community as well. Listed below are individuals who are serving God in many different ways throughout the world. Interested in getting involved with one or more? Call the church offices: 785-0118, or send us an e-mail. To learn more about our missionaries, click on a name . Craig Glass - Peregrine Ministries, Colorado Chris Kaupp - International School Project, Colorado Heather - Youth Work, Colorado Richard Makani - Church Pastor in Kenya, Africa Art & Beckie Melli - Black Forest Academy, Germany Jim & Sheilia Nickel - BEE World, Colorado and East Asia Micah Steinwandt - Youth For Christ, England Ernie Taylor - VisionTrust International, Colorado Craig & Jen - Global Youth Work Reuben Israel - Azerbaijani Strategic Alliance Steve Spaulding - DAWN (Discipling A Whole Nation), Manila Beki Rohan - Assemblies of God World Missions, Niger Stephanie Buckman - Saddleback Church The Partlow Family - OC International
Nov-02-2009
Whenever, wherever . . . your gifts and abilities can make a difference for Christ! So go, be a bridge builder! Listed below are some local organizations that we encourage you to be involved in. To learn more about them, click on the name .