The book of Psalms is the preeminent place to see how to deal with your emotions and the conditions of the heart. Psalms, in a certain sense, is almost God’s counseling case book — not his counseling textbook, but his case book. Not a place where you hav…
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Back in June, I released of today’s topic, making a case that leaders must dramatically change the way we approach our devotional life with Jesus. In today’s podcast, I recommend a new way forward. I’ll share with you four keys that…
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Author and pastor Alistair Begg encourages singles to look for specific, godly characteristics when choosing a spouse. (Part 2 of 2) (Original air date: Nov. 3, 2004) Receive Alistair’s book “Lasting Love: How to Avoid Marital Failure” for your donation of any amount: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/don-daily-broadcast-product-2020-07-27/ Get More Episode Resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/the-search-for-a-godly-spouse-part-2-of-2/ If you’ve listened to any of…
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The Psalms give us a unique way to deal with our emotions and feelings. It’s unique because, on the one hand, in religious circles, amongst religious people, there is a fear of admitting and facing our feelings. In secular circles, there’s the opposite m…
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Author and pastor Alistair Begg encourages singles to look for specific, godly characteristics when choosing a spouse. (Part 1 of 2) (Original air date: Nov. 2, 2004) Receive Alistair’s book “Lasting Love: How to Avoid Marital Failure” for your donation of any amount: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/don-daily-broadcast-product-2020-07-27/ Get More Episode Resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/the-search-for-a-godly-spouse-part-1-of-2/ If you’ve listened to any of…
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The Psalms are deeply emotional prayers. If you’re a modern person, a modern New Yorker, religious or non-religious, you have a tendency to say, “Now David, we mustn’t be angry at our enemies. We must control ourselves.” But the Psalms are too real for t…
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Recognizing that behind every abortion, there’s a man involved, Stephen Arterburn offers hope to post-abortive men as he describes how he found God’s forgiveness amidst the guilt of coercing a past girlfriend to have an abortion. He also discusses the need for Christian men to advocate the value of all human life. (Original air date:…
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Trisha Davis explains how her tendency to be a rule-follower, and her husband’s tendency to be a rule-breaker, set them up for disaster when their marriage was tested. Hear how they found healing in Christ. Receive Trisha’s book “Beyond Ordinary” for your donation of any amount: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/don-daily-broadcast-product-2020-07-23/ Get More Episode Resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/knowing-our-weaknesses-finding-gods-strength/ If you’ve listened…
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As you can see, these psalms are about weeping, suffering and grief. Religious people, by and large, want to deny the power and the depth of their feelings. On the other hand, secular people tend to see discovery and expression of your feelings almost as…
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Shelia Erwin explains how parents can help their children discover and pursue God’s purpose for their life in a discussion based on her book “Raising Up Dreamers: Find and Grow Your Child’s God-Given Talents.” Get Shelia’s book “Raising Up Dreamers” for your donation of any amount: https://store.focusonthefamily.com/singleitem/checkout/donation/item/don-daily-broadcast-product-2020-07-22/ Get More Episode Resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/episodes/broadcast/dreaming-with-your-child/ If you’ve listened…
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