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What color is the scarlet gilia? Well, that depends on where and when it's blooming. Despite its name, the scarlet gilia can be red, pink, and even white.Near sea level, the flowers remain red all season. This is because the flower is pollinated throughout the summer by hummingbirds who are drawn to the red flowers. At higher elevations, the hummingbirds leave as summer moves into August. As they leave, the plants change their red flowers to pink and later, white flowers.The higher elevation plants change over to white flowers because they have a new pollinator. As the hummingbird population decreases, hawkmoths take over. During this transition, the flower produces pink blossoms as it invites both of its pollinators. Once the hummingbirds are gone, the hawkmoth takes over. The hawkmoths pollinate at night so they prefer white flowers, which are easier to see in the dark. Scientists were amazed by the fact that the color changes take place exactly when pollination shifts from hummingbird to moth. As one startled scientist put it, these plants cannot be considered passive in their environment.Who taught the scarlet gilia when and how to change the color of its flowers? Who taught it that hummingbirds will be attracted to red flowers? Or that hawkmoths will be attracted to white flowers? The scarlet gilia may be clever, but only our all-wise Creator could have given this knowledge and ability to the plant.Matthew 6:28-29"And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these."Prayer: Dear Father, I thank You that the wisdom with which You designed the creation is therefore all to see. As I strive against the world's denial of Your intimate involvement in Your creation, help me to see more clearly that the creation is Yours and that it glorifies You. In Jesus' Name. Amen.REF.: Bennett, D. D. Scarlet gilia: Flowering Chameleon. Science News. Image: Skyrocket Gilia (Ipomopsis aggregata), CanyonlandsNPS, PD, Wikimedia Commons. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1232/29?v=20251111

Following God as He introduces change into our lives; learning to redefine our comfort zones in order to accomplish God’s plan and purpose.Order this full message on MP3 HERE To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1213/29?v=20251111

This is Ken Ham, whose ministry has produced the family-friendly Answers Bible Curriculum. There are many church leaders who claim to be shepherds but are really “false prophets” and “ravenous wolves in sheep’s clothing.” Jesus warned us to beware these false teachers, and we need to remain vigilant, contending for the faith against error. So, what should we do when we recognize false teachers by their fruit, judging them by the standard of God’s Word? I believe it’s important to publicly rebuke these people. This warns the church of their dangerous teaching and gives the false teachers a chance to repent. We should have no respect for those who purposefully lead the sheep astray—rather we need to sound the alarm! Dig Deeper Coping with Criticism How Colossians 1 Combated Erroneous Teaching in the Church

Today's HeadlinesProposed National Christian Welfare Board is not what it seemsHormuz becomes a pressure point; U.S.-Iran dialogue faltersDoes a good God exist? Supporting Iranian children’s biggest questions

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today. This week, we’re learning an easy-to-remember Gospel presentation. We’re using the five fingers of our hand to remember five Gospel words. Yesterday, we used our thumb to share GRACE. Today, we’re using our second finger, our pointer finger to share about MAN – meaning the human race. The Bible clearly states that man is a sinner and cannot save himself. Romans 3:23, “All have sinned.” Sin is anything that falls short of God’s perfect standard. An action, a word, a thought, an attitude… …and because we are sinners, we cannot save ourselves. But the Gospel is Good News! There is a way to be saved, but it’s not man’s way—it’s God’s way. If you would like to learn more about how to share your faith, join us on Saturday, May 16th for an online Equip America. This free online evangelism training will give you the tools you need to start sharing your faith with confidence. For more information and to register, visit ShareLife.Today. That’s ShareLife.Today.

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Look for ways to build up other people. You'll be surprised at the reaction of blessing and appreciation that you will find. Broadcast #7473To help support this podcast, please visit walkwiththeking.org/donate and select "Podcast" from the dropdown menuA transcript of this broadcast is available on our website here. To hear more from Bob Cook, you can find Walk With The King on Facebook or Instagram.

Share a commentTemptation doesn’t just show up, it studies you. We walk through Luke 4 and watch Satan aim three carefully chosen attacks at Jesus in the wilderness: meet a real need in a wrong way, grab the crown without the cross, and twist Scripture to make disobedience sound holy. If you’ve ever thought, “Why does the same temptation keep returning,” you’ll recognize the pattern and the bait.We also start with a surprising true story from an early church leader who tried to solve his sin problem by escaping society. He found out what we all eventually learn: you can change your address and still carry pride, desire, and self focus. The real question is not where we can hide, but how we can stand. That’s where Jesus’ example becomes intensely practical, because He relies on resources available to us today: submission to the Holy Spirit, humble obedience, patience with God’s timing, and a life saturated with the Word of God.One of the most sobering moments comes when Satan quotes Psalm 91. The enemy doesn’t always push blatant evil; sometimes he repackages temptation in Bible language and dares us to make Scripture fit our agenda. Jesus answers with truth in context and refuses to test the Father. By the end, we’re reminded why Christ’s sinless victory matters for our salvation and for daily spiritual warfare: He has already won, and He equips us to stand firm.If you want practical help for resisting temptation, learning Scripture, and trusting God when the wilderness feels endless, listen now. Subscribe, share this with a friend who’s in a battle, and leave a review so more people can find these gospel centered tools.Explore all of our Biblically Faithful Resources at https://www.wisdomonline.org Learn more: https://www.wisdomonline.org/Support the show

Helping you connect with God. Every day. Every way.  Read along with today’s devotional: https://www.odbm.org/en/devotionals/devotional-category/life-and-death  Want to get Our Daily Bread’s daily devotionals delivered to your inbox or mailbox? Subscribe for free here: https://odbm.org.   Our Daily Bread Ministries helps millions of people connect with God each day. For more than 75 years, our purpose has remained the same: to reach people with the life-changing wisdom of the Bible.   All Scripture from the New International Version, unless otherwise noted.  SUPPORT Our Daily Bread Your generous support helps us make the life-changing wisdom of the Bible understandable and accessible to people around the world. https://donations.ourdailybread.org/intm9.html?motivation=INTM9  More Podcasts from Our Daily Bread: Discover the Word: https://www.discovertheword.org God Hears Her: https://www.godhearsher.org/podcast  Ways To Connect With Us:  Facebook: https://facebook.com/ourdailybread ​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ourdailybread/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ourdailybread​ Print Subscription: https://odb.org/getprint​ App: https://odb.org/mobile-resources​ Web: https://odbm.org  #ourdailybread #dailydevotional #bible 

Offer up your plans to God in prayer and see what God does with them. Let your plans become prayers that lead you to praise.

This is Ken Ham, on a mission to call the church back to God’s Word and the gospel. In our culture today, for “love and marriage,” pretty much anything goes. But there’s one exception: nearly all Americans say adultery is wrong. This is so inconsistent. Where do people get the idea that divorce, same-sex relations, and premarital sex are all fine, but adultery crosses the line? In a secular worldview, there’s no ultimate standard by which to condemn adultery except someone’s opinion. But in a biblical worldview, adultery is wrong because God says it is. Just like divorce, same-sex relations, and premarital sex, adultery goes against God’s design for marriage. We have solid answers when we start with God’s Word. Dig Deeper Sexual Immorality Increasingly Acceptable—Unless It’s Adultery Adultery—Justified by Evolution?

Anne shares about prayer from Psalm 18:2.

Today's HeadlinesFlares of conflict between Israel and Hezbollah strain fragile ceasefireThree years later, Manipur State still without peaceBibles reach people in the right places, at the right times

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today. What does your day-to-day look like? Do you get on a bus to get to work or carpool? How many trips do you make during your day…to get lunch, to stop at a grocery store, or run an errand? Think about the people you cross paths with in just one day of your life. It reminds me of a story of a man who boarded a bus and met a man carrying a book on Buddhism. That was all he needed to open a spiritual discussion. And by the end of the bus ride, that man heard the Gospel and was extended an invitation to church. And while he didn’t make a profession of faith in Christ right then on the bus, we know that God can and will use that kind of conversation in his life. Would you like be this kind of witness too? Well, join us for Go Training Day as we prepare to share our faith between Easter and Pentecost alongside the Go Movement. For more information on how you can get started in sharing your faith, visit our website at ShareLife.Today.

On this episode, David Wollen reflects on the wisdom of God and why true wisdom is found not in ourselves, but in Christ.

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Listen to Today's Devotion What if, for one day—24 hours—Jesus were to become you? Imagine. Your heart gets the day off, and your life is led by the heart of Christ. His priorities govern your actions. His passions drive your decisions. His love directs your behavior. Would people notice a change? And how would you feel? What effect would this have on your stress level? Would you still do what you had planned to do? Obligations. Appointments. Would anything change? God’s plan for you is nothing short of a new heart. Ephesians 4:23-24 (NCV) says, “But you were taught to be made new in your hearts, to become a new person. That new person is made to be like God—made to be truly good and holy.” God loves you just the way you are, but he refuses to leave you that way. He wants you to be just like Jesus. Read more Just Like Jesus For more inspirational messages please visit Max Lucado.

I’ve been looking at the book of Daniel and focusing on how he and his friends lived and worked in a foreign and often hostile environment—maybe similar to your workplace. Daniel and his friends were taken captive when they were young, probably late teens or early twenties. They were chosen to be part of the king of Babylon’s workforce because they were deemed to be the best of the best. In each scenario that is found in the early chapters of Daniel, it’s evident these men worshipped God. They knew their history, the stories and promises. They continued to trust God even though they were not at home and able to worship in the temple. And instead of getting sour or depressed or turning against God, their faith increased with each trial that they faced. And it’s possible they spent the rest of their lives in a foreign land, in the waiting and in the place that they did not belong. And still they didn’t turn from God. They faced trials most of us will never face like being tossed into a fiery furnace or a lion’s den, to name a few. What an example they are. What an encouragement their faith and trust is to me. It was also encouraging to the writer of Hebrews where they are mentioned in a list of other faithful prophets. Who through their faith were saved from the mouths of lions and were kept from harm in the fiery furnace. I also wonder if they were familiar with this Psalm of David. It certainly applies to them and to us. The Lord is my light and my salvation—     whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life—     of whom shall I be afraid? When the wicked advance against me     to devour me, it is my enemies and my foes     who will stumble and fall. Though an army besiege me,     my heart will not fear; though war break out against me,     even then I will be confident (Psalm 27:1-2). I remain confident of this:     I will see the goodness of the Lord     in the land of the living. Wait for the Lord;     be strong and take heart     and wait for the Lord (Psalm 27:13-14). I hope this encourages you when you are in a hard place at work or with relationships, that you will be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord no matter what. Because he is trustworthy and faithful.

What have I been saying and doing that might conceivably weaken another person’s faith or harm his Christian life? Broadcast #7471To help support this podcast, please visit walkwiththeking.org/donate and select "Podcast" from the dropdown menuA transcript of this broadcast is available on our website here. To hear more from Bob Cook, you can find Walk With The King on Facebook or Instagram.

How did we know it was a stupid question? Our family was in Alaska some years ago and we asked some of the folks there what seemed like a reasonable question, "Where can we go to see a moose?" Turns out seeing a moose is really no big deal in Alaska. In fact, some people we talked to had hit one recently! So, they're everywhere. Sure. While I was busy speaking, my wife and kids drove all over the countryside looking for some moose. Nada. Maybe people hit them all! They even went to the Moose Sanctuary and they saw no moose there; frustrated, tired of looking, and pretty sure those moose were only in pictures in the tourist brochures. One morning we walked out of the house where we were staying, piled in the car, and started driving down the driveway. Suddenly, one of the kids shouted, "Moose!" And sure enough, there were three members of the antler gang right there at the bottom of our driveway! What we'd been looking for all that time was right in front of us! I'm Ron Hutchcraft and I want to have A Word With You today about "Looking for What's Right There." You know this is a time when spirituality is important to more and more people, there's a word you hear a lot and folks use it to describe themselves spiritually - I'm a "seeker" or I'm "searching spiritually." And that's a good thing to be doing. We're created with this eternity dimension by a God who is eternal, and we'll only find life's real meaning by shopping in the store called "spiritual answers." That part is right. Today, as never before, there's a spiritual cafeteria to choose from. Our search for the truth can carry us to many different religions or a blend of several religions; into New Age spirituality, into ourselves to find the power within us. But like our family hunting for moose, we're looking, but often not finding what we're looking for. Much searching - still no lasting peace, no security about eternity. It was a number of years ago where 39 members of the "Heaven's Gate" cult committed suicide. It was really unsettling because these were bright people, competent people; sincere spiritual seekers hoping to graduate from earth to, believe it or not, a waiting spaceship. That was their unusual belief. But listen, this is what I wanted to share with you - what one national news magazine observed about them and about us. It said, "Subtract the spaceship and the mass suicide, and you have a yearning and a search familiar to millions of Americans."  That's true. That magazine pointed out what they called universal needs that many people are trying to meet: "the craving to belong, the wish to connect to something larger than oneself, the secret hope of finding an all-caring parent who offers protection and comfort." I'll tell you what, those needs were built into us by our Creator.  Our word for today from the Word of God comes from Colossians 1:16. "All things were created by Him and for Him." That simple statement from God could be the beginning of the end of your spiritual search. He says you were created by Jesus; you were created for Jesus. The Savior who's been pretty much in front of you all the time, but maybe you've passed him by because you get Jesus confused with all the religious baggage attached to His name because you thought it was some new spirituality you needed. But only Jesus died to remedy our central spiritual problem: we're away from God because of our sin. And only the One who paid for that sin with His life can put you and God together. Without that, all spiritual searching must, sooner or later, turn up empty. The day you find is the day you say, "Jesus, You died and it was for me, for my sin. And today, I am Yours."  He's been here all the time, but you've missed Him. Why don't you make today the day you find Him? Make a trip to our website and find out there how to be sure you belong to

A new documentary is sounding the alarm on a growing global crisis: declining birth rates. Filmmaker Stephen Shaw warns that population collapse may be one of the most serious challenges facing the world today.  As we have documented in our research, nearly all Western countries are now below replacement-level fertility, and many people who hoped to have children simply never do.   Shaw points to a culture that increasingly delays or deprioritizes family, leaving many facing unplanned childlessness later in life.   As we face this looming population crisis, we continue to kill more than a million innocent babies each year in the womb. Nearly one third of Gen Z was killed via abortion. The first and most obvious step to reversing our population decline is to end abortion.  

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.On today’s edition of The Briefing, Dr. Mohler discusses the controversy over new biopic of Michael Jackson, why he aired Cole Allen’s manifesto, if a wife’s refusal to be a pastor’s wife disqualifies her husband from pastoral ministry, loved ones with diminished faculties at the end of life, a Baptist university allowing an LGBTQ group to hold events on its campus, and the ‘biblicality’ of women teaching men in a parachurch context.Part I (00:13 – 09:44)The Controversy Over ‘Michael’: Sanitized Biopic of Michael Jackson Raises Massive Moral Issues – Even Secularists are Appalled by the Way the Story is SanitizedThe ‘distorted’ Michael Jackson film you’ll never get to see by The Telegraph (Liam Kelly)Michael Jackson’s Music Was Too Big to Be Canceled by The New York Times (Ben Sisario)‘Michael’ Review: A Spotless Biopic of the King of Pop by The Wall Street Journal (Kyle Smith)Part II (09:44 – 14:01)Was It Wrong to Air Cole Allen’s Manifesto After His Attempted Assassination of President Trump? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The BriefingPart III (14:01 – 16:44)I’m Called to Pastoral Ministry, But My Wife Does Not Want to Be a Pastor’s Wife. Does That Disqualify Me? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The BriefingPart IV (16:44 – 20:20)What About Loved Ones with Diminished Mental Faculties at the End of Life? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The BriefingPart V (20:20 – 21:17)What are Your Thoughts on a Baptist University Allowing an LGBTQ Group to Hold Events on Its Campus? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The BriefingPart VI (21:17 – 26:00)What is the ‘Biblicality’ of Women Teaching Men In a Parachurch Context? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters From Listeners of The BriefingSign up to receive The Briefing in your inbox every weekday morning.Follow Dr. Mohler:X | Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeFor more information on The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, go to sbts.edu.For more information on Boyce College, just go to BoyceCollege.com.To write Dr. Mohler or submit a question for The Mailbox, go here.

Read: Ephesians 1:3-6 “Leo, it’s your turn to help with the dishes tonight,” Mr. Phillips said as the kids finished scraping up the last smudges of tomato sauce with their garlic bread. “Why do I have to do so much around here?” asked Leo. “Because you’re part of the family, and family members help with the chores,” answered Mr. Phillips. Leo looked down at his plate. “Even though you’re just my foster family?” Mr. Phillips looked across the table at Mrs. Phillips, who smiled as the kids began carrying their dishes to the sink. “Leo, do you know why we agreed to be your foster parents?” she asked. “Well, I’m guessing it wasn’t for my dishwashing skills!” Mrs. Phillips laughed. “Not even close! We didn’t care what you looked like, sounded like, or how smart you were. We loved you even before you joined our family because God created you in His image and brought you to us.” “Okay, but what does that have to do with me washing dishes?” Leo asked. “Think of it this way,” said Mr. Phillips. “We become part of God’s family when we trust Jesus as our Savior. We can’t earn a place in His family, but He sent His Son to die for our sins because He loves us and wants to be our heavenly Father. When we become His children, our actions and words should show it. His love for us makes us want to serve Him and love others.” Mrs. Phillips nodded. “You weren’t born into our family, but since you’re part of it now, I hope you’ll want to show it by helping with the dishes.” Leo brought his dishes to the sink and turned the water on hot. As he began to scrub, he turned to Mr. and Mrs. Phillips. “So it’s okay that I’m not the smartest kid in class or the best on the basketball team? You guys love me no matter what and want me to be part of the family?” “Absolutely,” said Mrs. Phillips. “It’s not about what you do, Leo. We aren’t going to send you away when you mess up or make a mistake. You’re part of our family now.” Leo couldn’t hide his smile as he turned back to the sink and continued washing dishes for his family who loved him. –Emily Saxe How about you? What’s your family like? Maybe you’re adopted, in foster care, or you live with relatives. Whatever your situation, if you trust Jesus as your Savior, you’re in God’s family forever! He loves you and will help you love others, and He’ll never turn you away when you mess up. If you’re not part of His family, you can become one of His children today. (To learn more, go to Have You Heard the Good News?) Today's Key Verse: See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! 1 John 3:1 (NIV) Today's Key Thought: Be part of God’s family

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Helping you connect with God. Every day. Every way.  Read along with today’s devotional: https://www.odbm.org/en/devotionals/devotional-category/gods-perfect-specifications  Want to get Our Daily Bread’s daily devotionals delivered to your inbox or mailbox? Subscribe for free here: https://odbm.org.   Our Daily Bread Ministries helps millions of people connect with God each day. For more than 75 years, our purpose has remained the same: to reach people with the life-changing wisdom of the Bible.   All Scripture from the New International Version, unless otherwise noted.  SUPPORT Our Daily Bread Your generous support helps us make the life-changing wisdom of the Bible understandable and accessible to people around the world. https://donations.ourdailybread.org/intm9.html?motivation=INTM9  More Podcasts from Our Daily Bread: Discover the Word: https://www.discovertheword.org God Hears Her: https://www.godhearsher.org/podcast  Ways To Connect With Us:  Facebook: https://facebook.com/ourdailybread ​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ourdailybread/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ourdailybread​ Print Subscription: https://odb.org/getprint​ App: https://odb.org/mobile-resources​ Web: https://odbm.org  #ourdailybread #dailydevotional #bible 

Money isn’t just about numbers—it’s about the mindset behind how we earn, spend, and give. In this episode, Dr. Burns sits down with John Coleman—investor, author, and speaker—to unpack how our beliefs about money shape our marriages, our kids, and our future. They explore the difference between good and bad debt, how to raise financially wise children, and why chasing wealth without purpose can quietly tear families apart. John shares practical wisdom on investing, generosity, and what a truly biblical view of retirement looks like. You don’t want to miss this episode!Resources:Good Money: Six Steps to Building a Financial Life with Purpose by John ColemanHBR Guide to Crafting Your Purpose by John ColemanJohn Coleman’s websiteHomeWord.com HomeWord YouTubeDr. Jim Burns’ BlogsLeave a Message for HomeWord: 949-485-3905Have a question you want Jim to answer? Email us! [email protected] Jim’s Books:PRE-ORDER Dr. Burn’s new book - When Your Adult Child Strays: Trading Heartache for Hope (Releases May 5, 2026)A Student’s Guide to Sexual Integrity: God’s Plan for Sex and Your BodyDoing Life With Your Adult Children: Keep Your Mouth Shut and the Welcome Mat OutUnderstanding Your Teen: Shaping Their Character, Facing Their RealitiesKeywords/Hashtags#HomeWord #DrJimBurns #JohnColeman #Thriving #Mindset #Finances #Money #Faith #Christian #Podcast #PFCAudioVideoSend us Fan Mail

Pastor Tim BlakeThe Heart1817 Poquonock Avenue in Windsor, CT 06095"All Roads Lead to Christ"Pastor Tim Blake of Windsor delivered a devotional series titled "All Roads Lead to Christ" and opened by drawing an analogy between superhero movies and the Bible, explaining how both contain "Easter eggs" - clues that point to future events or characters. He emphasized that throughout the Bible, God consistently provides examples and foreshadowing that point toward Jesus Christ. The devotional series drew inspiration from Timothy Keller's book "Preaching, Communicating in an Age of Skepticism," which discusses the Christocentricity of the Old Testament.

It is essential for people of faith to talk about mental health and its impact on their lives. Unfortunately, mental health often remains a taboo topic in Christian circles.