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Credit card fees rarely wreck a budget all at once. From interest and late charges to annual fees and cash advances, the cost of using credit can add up quickly. On the next Faith & Finance Live, Rob West looks at how to avoid those costs—and make sure the cards you use truly boost your financial plan, rather than work against it. Then, it’s on to your calls. That’s Faith & Finance Live, biblical wisdom for your financial decisions. That’s weekdays at 4pm Eastern/3pm Central on Moody Radio. Faith & Finance Live is a listener supported program on Moody Radio. To join our team of supporters, click here.To support the ministry of FaithFi, click here.To learn more about Rob West, click here.To learn more about Faith & Finance Live, click here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Depression can make even ordinary days feel heavy, leaving us feeling isolated, exhausted, and unsure of where to turn. In this episode of Cup of Gratitude, we explore how seasons of depression can challenge our faith and how God's presence can remain with us even when hope feels difficult to find.Join us as we reflect on finding gratitude in the midst of difficult emotions, trusting God when we can't see the way forward, and remembering that we don't have to face our struggles alone. Be encouraged to take each day as it comes, lean on the people God has placed around you, and hold onto the hope that even in the darkest seasons, God is still present and at work.

Grief can change the way we see the world. It can bring sorrow, loneliness, and questions that don't always have easy answers. In this episode of Cup of Gratitude, we explore how faith can help us navigate seasons of loss while making space for the pain, memories, and emotions that come with grief.Join us as we reflect on finding gratitude in the midst of sorrow, trusting God when our hearts are hurting, and remembering that grief does not mean we have lost hope. Be encouraged to lean into God's presence, cherish the memories of those we've lost, and discover that even in our deepest moments of sadness, we are never walking alone.

What do you do when your prayer list is upside down? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Faith in Culture The Public Square® with host Dave Zanotti thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Monday, August 17, 2026

What if your deepest pain became your greatest testimony? In Part 2, Barry Meguiar and Shari Turpin reveal the powerful gospel hidden inside every pearl, share unforgettable stories of lives transformed through simple conversations, and explain why God doesn't need perfect people—just willing hearts. Discover how following His gentle nudges can lead others to Jesus every single day.Host Barry Meguiar is a car guy and businessman who hosted the popular TV show, Car Crazy, on Discovery Networks for 18 years. He loves cars, but he loves Jesus even more! Learn more about Barry at IgniteAmerica.comGet your copy of Barry’s book Ignite Your Life: Defeat Fear with Effortless Faith at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million, and other online booksellers.Learn more about:- Why obedience matters when sharing the Gospel- How we can work God into any conversation- Why 80% of Americans are looking for God- When we can use humor to share God’s message- How the Holy Spirit gives us a voiceCheck out Why Share? on IgniteAmerica.com to learn why it is important for every believer to share their faith. Then visit First Steps which provides practical ways to get started in your faith-sharing journey. Sign up to receive emails that will bring you solid faith-sharing tips and powerful inspiration.00:00 Welcome to Ignite: Meeting Sherry Turpin from Pearls by Sherry01:43 Your Platform Is Not Your Calling: The Mission Behind the Business04:18 When God Created the Oyster: The Pearl Story That Changes Lives08:12 Kleenex in Every Room: Witnessing Through Pain and Redemption10:39 If You Knew the Gift of God: Discovering Jesus Through John 413:07 Pain as Preparation: How God Proves Himself Through Trials14:54 The Airplane Evangelist: Starting Conversations with Strangers18:10 Tell Me About the Time You Were Born Again: The Question That Reveals Everything22:59 Follow the Nudge and Live in the Favor of God28:27 Thirty Years and a Prayer: Never Be Ashamed of the Gospel

Your gifts and talents came from God. But is God getting any of their benefit? Dr. Tony Evans explores the connection between your gifts and your calling and explains how the Lord wants to use what He has placed within you to build His Kingdom.

In this message, Adrian Rogers shares seven words that can build a marriage and cultivate success in the home. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/135/29?v=20251111

This is Ken Ham, on a mission to call the church back to God’s Word and the gospel. Over half of Americans believe euthanasia should be an option for the terminally ill. Canada legalized it a decade ago, and over one hundred thousand people have ended their own lives. What does God’s Word say about this practice? Well, euthanasia is really an attempt to “be as gods,” just like what Adam and Eve wanted. But we’re not God and we have no “right” to try and be gods. The Bible makes it clear that taking an innocent life is murder. Euthanasia under the guise of compassion—it’s really murder. Life is precious and a gift from God. Decisions of life and death belong to our all-knowing God—not humans. Dig Deeper Life—a Gift from God Living Wills—On the Edge of Euthanasia?

Judy Timoldi shares with us her true story.Visit our podcast website to learn more about this ministry, unshackledpodcast.org.

What if everything you owned disappeared tomorrow—would you still believe that what matters most can never be taken from you?

What if the burden you keep carrying was never meant to be managed by you—but simply handed over to the God who promises to sustain you?

When we make ourselves available to others, God often does extraordinary work through ordinary moments.

Listen to today's Laugh Again with Phil Callaway, "Money for Nothing." Enjoy!

Hello, friend. Thanks for joining me on The Encouraging Word Podcast. This week we continue our discussion on the life of Elijah and the widow of Zarephath. We’re talking about what to do when God gives you a calling, but you don’t yet have the provision - or know where it will come from. You’ll see how Elijah and a nameless widow both discovered that the God who calls also supplies, right on time, in just the amount needed.

August 17– Morning by C. H. Spurgeon, revised and edited by W. C. Neff“The mercy of God.” —Psalm 52:8Send us Fan MailSupport the showGet a copy of the book, Morning by Morning TODAY (contains all of the Daily Readings)Donate to Morning & Evening to support this Podcast. Thank you!

Remember back to your school years. You’re in class, paying attention to the teacher, but the cut-up in the front row, the class clown, starts to...perform. He’s miming what the teacher is saying. You try not to look, but you can’t help yourself. Distractions are powerful, aren’t they? And they’re everywhere. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out the importance of keeping our eyes fixed on the Author and Finisher of our faith, Jesus Christ. It’s the pathway of a life well-lived. — Become a Harvest Partner today and join us in knowing God and making Him known through media and large-scale evangelism, our mission of over 30 years. Explore more resources from Pastor Greg Laurie, including daily devotionals and blogs, designed to answer your spiritual questions and equip you to walk closely with Christ.Support the show: https://bit.ly/anbsupportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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When studying apocalyptic visions, the inevitable question is: How long before these events take place? Many speculate on details and try to determine the timing. What can we know with certainty? Listen to Truth For Life with Alistair Begg to find out. ----------------------------------------- • Click here and look for "FROM THE SERMON" to stream or read the full message. • This program is part of the series A Study in Daniel, Volume 2’ • Learn more about our current resource, request your copy with a donation of any amount. • FREE AUDIOBOOK! In our polarized culture, disagreement is often seen as combative and offensive. What if there were a way to do it well? Download your free copy of The Art of Disagreeing by Gavin Ortlund and master how to disagree with kindness and influence. Request yours at ‘truthforlife.org/disagree.’ Helpful Resources - Learn about God's salvation plan - Read our most recent articles - Subscribe to our daily devotional Follow Us YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | X This listener-funded program features the clear, relevant Bible teaching of Alistair Begg. Today’s program and nearly 3,000 messages can be streamed and shared for free at tfl.org thanks to the generous giving from monthly donors called Truthpartners. Learn more about this Gospel-sharing team or become one today. Thanks for listening to Truth For Life!

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Presented by Lauren Stibgen As we dive into integrity, I have been thinking about Proverbs and how they relate to work. They are filled with wisdom, and a good roadmap for working with integrity! I thought it would be helpful to define this book of the Bible that is a home for practical wisdom as a faithful believer in Jesus Christ. In fact, if you take time to read through this book of the Bible, you might be surprised at how much people quote and paraphrase from God’s good book of wisdom! First, some facts. The word proverb is defined as “a short pithy saying in general use, stating a general truth or piece of advice.” (Oxford Language Dictionary) While Proverbs is a book of the Bible, there are common secular proverbs like curiosity killed the cat or a watched pot never boils that you may have heard. I am sure you could quip a few more. The biblical proverbs are also short, pithy sayings in general use, and this use in our case is as a guide to living a life pleasing to God. Not to be confused with a commandment or a prophesy, these proverbs are good advice to help keep us on the straight and narrow path and far from sin. We can find proverbs for just about every aspect of life ranging from family and friendship to sex and money!  And, yes, we can find many proverbs which can help guide our work. Although Proverbs is made up of 31 chapters, not all 31 have proverbs. In fact, the first 10 chapters and the last two chapters are poems that help frame our views on wisdom and the fear of the Lord. Proverbs 1:7a gives us a big hint about the sum of all 31 chapters: The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge…. Basically, if you want to be wise, trust God; this will lead to life. If you are a fool, you won’t trust God, and this will lead to death. Proverbs compares and contrasts actions that lead to a life that thrives in wisdom and a life that leads to death. For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord (Romans 6:23). Proverbs helps guide us in the path of life, away from sin. As believers in Jesus Christ, we know our works will not earn us this eternal life, but we also know we still will fall short and sin. Proverbs provides us with wise reminders of how we can lead lives that point others towards Jesus and not away from him. With a posture of fear, in the sense of reverence and awe towards God, we can seek wisdom in the book of Proverbs that helps us at work!

Every once in a while the monotony of driving the Interstate is broken by some interesting signs. Sometimes I'll see one and my mind will get going, and it will process what I saw and I'll think about it for several minutes. I remember one in particular. There was a big, old truck speeding down the Interstate and it had in bold letters this sign: "Guaranteed Destruction of Confidential Files and Records." Well, that got me going! There was also a phone number. I didn't write it down; I didn't actually have any need for their services. But there was a number to call if you wanted all your confidential things destroyed. I thought about who might want a service such as that. I brainstormed some intriguing reasons and some intriguing people who might want to call that number. Guaranteed destruction! Actually, there's another sign that interests us even more. I'm Ron Hutchcraft and I want to have A Word With You today about "Guaranteed Disclosure." Our word for today from the Word of God comes from 1 Corinthians 4, and I'll begin reading at verse 4. Paul says, "My conscience is clear, but that does not make me innocent. It is the Lord who judges me. Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait till the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness, and He will expose the motives of men's hearts. At that time, each will receive his praise from God." This phrase that brings to light the hidden things and exposing the motive of men's hearts in the original Greek has the thought of turning something inside out; opening all the closets, showing what no one else has seen before. In other words, God is going to expose every secret. Now, there might be some who think they've destroyed all the evidence. The fellow driving that truck, he had that sign that said, "Will destroy your confidential files and records." Did you know that no matter who destroys them on earth, God still has His copy? He knows every detail of every one of your financial dealings, every financial transaction, and every business transaction. He knows the letters you have written that you want no one else to see. He knows your motives, your websites. He's recorded every idle word, every angry word, and every dirty word. We think we got away with it because no one else knew. If God knows, you're caught, and He does. And so will everyone else one day. That's why the Apostle John says, "Walk in the light as He is in the light." It's so freeing to be able to live saying, "I've got nothing to hide." Live without sinful secrets. You don't have to worry then if the closets come open. There's nothing there to hide. Live lives that are relaxed and confident, because you've got no fear of discovery; you don't have to keep looking over your shoulder. When you're living within the limits, you don't have to keep looking in the rearview mirror to see if the law enforcement is coming over the hill. Again, some of the most liberating words in the world; look in the mirror, "Nothing to hide." Isn't that awesome? God's sign says: "Guaranteed Disclosure of Confidential Files and Records." So, live the kind of life that isn't afraid of everybody knowing, because they will.

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Read: Job 12:9-13 Alicia tried to peel back her baby sister’s fingers. “Mom left me to watch you for five minutes, and you’re already trying to take something you shouldn’t.” Bella’s hands were in tight fists, and it was hard for Alicia to get back the little ball that belonged with her dollhouse. “You could choke on that. You don’t want it.” Alicia got her toy back and tried to get her sister settled with something safer. She was relieved when Mom came back and took Bella to get ready for their grandma’s birthday party. At the party, Alicia greeted her grandma then sat down to listen as her aunt thanked everyone for coming. “We have a question for you, Mom,” her aunt said. “As you’re turning seventy, do you have any advice for us?” Alicia’s grandma smiled. “Always live your life with open hands.” “What does that mean?” Alicia’s mom asked, moving to her aunt’s side. “Never hold on to anything in your life, thinking you can control it or that it’s yours,” Grandma said. “Always live with open hands, letting God have control. You don’t know what’s best for you, but God does. We can trust Him with our lives because Jesus gave His own life to save us. I am who I am because I’ve been trying to put my life in God’s hands year after year.” Alicia thought of her sister and her tight fists. The things that Bella tried to hold on to weren’t good or safe. She wanted those things, but she didn’t know they could hurt her. “You look deep in thought.” Mom stepped up to Alicia, Bella in her arms. “Mom…” Alicia stood. Her sister’s hands were in tight fists. With her mom’s help, she opened Bella’s hand and took a small stone away from her. “Where did you even get this?” Mom shook her head. “We should know that when she has her hands like that, she’s trying to keep something she shouldn’t have.” “That’s kind of like what Grandma was saying,” said Alicia. “We sometimes want to hold on to things when God knows they’re not good for us.” Mom nodded. “Grandma gave us good advice—to live with open hands and trust God to fill them with good things He wants for us.” –Emily Acker How about you? Do you live with open hands, trusting God to take care of you and direct your life the way He knows is best? Or do you try to control everything and hold on to the things you want, no matter what? We often want things God knows aren’t good for us. Instead of clenching on to what you want, put your life in God’s hands and trust Him to fill it with the things He knows are good for you. Today’s key verse: You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand. Psalm 16:11 (NIV) Today’s key thought: Live with open hands

Share a commentDavid’s story takes a hard left when fear takes the wheel. He’s hungry, hunted, and making split-second choices that don’t look like the fearless giant-slayer we remember. We walk through 1 Samuel 21 to 22 as David lies at Nob, eats the holy bread, and then reaches for the one symbol that should have been unnecessary: Goliath’s sword. That moment becomes a mirror for the way our own “past wins” can turn into a crutch, while present-day trust quietly drains away. Then things get even more unsettling. David runs to Gath, enemy headquarters and Goliath’s hometown, gets recognized, and survives by pretending to be insane at the gate. It’s messy and humiliating, yet it also highlights God’s providence in the middle of bad decisions. We talk about what this reveals about anxiety, desperation, and the temptation to grab whatever feels safest when God seems silent. We also press on a crucial spiritual principle: yesterday’s faith is not enough for today, because God calls us to daily dependence, daily prayer, and daily obedience. The cave of Adullam shifts the entire tone. Psalm 142 gives us David’s raw words, spoken out loud, as he confesses, complains, and pleads for mercy. From that dark place, God begins rebuilding: reconciliation with family, a surprising community of people in distress and debt, and a renewed posture that defines real faith without pretending to control outcomes: “until I know what God will do for me.” If you’re between a rock and a hard place, this will give you language and direction. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review with the line that hit you hardest.Learn more about twenty-five years of global impact, and reserve tickets to our gala. https://www.wisdomonline.org/mp/25 Learn more: https://www.wisdomonline.org/Support the show

Share a commentA rescue mission only works when someone is willing to go into the hard place, and the most striking part of the World War II story we open with is the leader’s honesty about the cost. That same honesty shows up in Luke 10, where Jesus appoints seventy-two disciples and sends them ahead of him with a clear-eyed view of what the work will feel like. If you have ever wondered whether your life has a purpose beyond the next obligation, we lean into a simple line that reframes everything: your life is not an accident, it is an assignment.We trace the logic of Jesus’ “training manual” for mission and everyday discipleship: the harvest is plentiful, the laborers are few, and prayer is not an optional add-on. We talk about why Jesus sends people in pairs, why dependence is built into the instructions, and why obedience to Christ does not come packaged with comfort. “Lambs among wolves” is not meant to scare us into hiding, but to remind us who is sending us and who is ultimately in charge of the outcome.We also get practical about integrity on the road: staying focused, resisting the urge to upgrade our comfort, and choosing to serve people rather than use them. And when results show up, we highlight the discipline of deflecting praise back where it belongs by pointing to the kingdom of God. If you care about Christian mission, evangelism, calling, and humility, this is a passage worth sitting with. Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review telling us which principle challenged you most.Learn more about twenty-five years of global impact, and reserve tickets to our gala. https://www.wisdomonline.org/mp/25 Learn more at https://www.wisdomonline.org/Support the show

“What a cruel act to be untruthful,” German theologian and monk Meister Eckhart once wrote in a poem that contrasts relationships built on trust and honesty with those damaged by lies. He described truthful, loving words as “wonderful spices mixed into the days.” But lies, he emphasized, are like earthquakes in the mind and poison to the soul: “Havoc is created in the mind that can no longer trust someone once loved . . . . a plague is spread by one who cannot tell the truth.” The imagery of a plague spread by falsehoods might seem stark. But to take speech seriously resonates with how our words and their impact are described throughout Scripture. When Paul describes to new believers the difference between life before and after their union with Jesus, words take center stage. “Do not lie to each other,” the apostle emphasizes, “since you have taken off your old self with its practices and have put on the new self” (Colossians 3:9-10).         There are many reasons to be tempted to lie or distort the truth. Sometimes we might think it’s the best way to protect ourselves or others. But through Christ’s love, through His Spirit at work in our hearts, we learn a different way—one transformed by “compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience” (3:12). And we learn how forgiveness and love can create the kind of trust and peace that brings rest to our souls (v. 15).  

August 16 2026 - Summertime Highlights 2026

Patricia Nickel shares with us her true story.Visit our podcast website to learn more about this ministry, unshackledpodcast.org.

1 Corinthians 13:1-13 A Scottish evangelist, Henry Drummond, preached a famous sermon entitled “The Greatest Thing in the World.” It was about love, and--if indeed--love IS the greatest thing in the world, then the 13th chapter of First Corinthians has to be one of the greatest chapters of the Bible. Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he explains why love is superior to hope and even to our faith.

Bible prophecy is not meant to scare us, but to prepare us. In this message, explore what Jesus shared about His return. Learn about the signs to watch for, what to do in preparation, and what it means to "watch and pray" as we live with expectancy. The future isn't uncertain for God's people. We've read the final chapter, and we know the outcome: Jesus wins. — Become a Harvest Partner today and join us in knowing God and making Him known through media and large-scale evangelism, our mission of over 30 years. Explore more resources from Pastor Greg Laurie, including daily devotionals and blogs, designed to answer your spiritual questions and equip you to walk closely with Christ.Support the show: https://bit.ly/anbsupportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 16– Morning by C. H. Spurgeon, revised and edited by W. C. Neff“Give unto the Lord the glory due unto his name.” —Psalm 29:2Send us Fan MailSupport the showGet a copy of the book, Morning by Morning TODAY (contains all of the Daily Readings)Donate to Morning & Evening to support this Podcast. Thank you!

Anne shares from John 17.

Read: Psalm 37:23-24; Jeremiah 18:1-6 “I like coming to visit you, Grandma,” Olivia said as she sprayed more cleaner onto her rag. “It’s nice having you here,” said Grandma. “Miss Cindy was glad for your help with the younger children at youth camp. She wondered if you’d be interested in leading the children’s class at church this week.” She picked up a knick-knack to clean and winked. “You might become a great youth leader someday.” Olivia lowered her head. “I don’t know. I’m not sure God can use me for anything. My stubbornness gets me into trouble a lot.” “Hmm.” Grandma gazed down at the picture frame she was holding as she slowly wiped the glass. “Oh, Grandma, look!” Olivia giggled when she showed Grandma her soiled rag. “This shelf was really dusty.” “My goodness!” Grandma chuckled. “I guess it’s been a while since I last cleaned it. It reminds me how God can make great things out of dirt.” “What do you mean?” asked Olivia. “Well, doesn’t the Bible say we were made from the dust of the earth?” Grandma asked. Olivia nodded. “That means we’re made of dirt,” Grandma said. After the last shelf was cleaned and everything was put back, Grandma tapped her chin with her finger. “You know, Olivia, if God can use dirt to make something as beautiful and miraculous as a human being, just think what He can do with our faults and mistakes.” “Like what?” Olivia plopped onto the couch. “God can use them for good. That means not only forgiving our wrongs, which He does, but using them to help others see how Jesus has transformed us,” Grandma said, nestling into her rocker. “For example, He can use mistakes from our past to help us understand what others are going through and show them His love. Or He can take personality traits that sometimes get us into trouble and help us use them in a positive way instead.” She smiled at Olivia. “Like using someone’s stubborn streak to make them a strong spiritual leader who won’t back down when faced with difficulty.” “I never thought of it like that,” said Olivia. She smiled back at Grandma. “Maybe I’ll help Miss Cindy with the smaller children after all!” –Beth Anne Ingram How about you? Do you think God can’t use you because of your bad habits or past failures? Guess what—He can! He doesn’t let anything go to waste, but finds a way to put it to good use. He forgives your sins and uses the traits and experiences you have to develop qualities in you that help you show His love to others. Trust Him to use every part of you for good. Today’s key verse: He has made everything beautiful in its time. Ecclesiastes 3:11 (NKJV) Today’s key thought: Jesus can use our shortcomings

According to research, Gen Z can detect a false compliment from a mile away. While the intention might be kindness, the members of that generation value something deeper: genuine respect and honesty. Not looking to be flattered, they want to be believed in. When truth is spoken, they feel respected, taken seriously, and are challenged to grow. But this is likely true for most of us. Psalm 141:5 gives voice to this wisdom. David wrote, “Let a righteous man strike me—that is a kindness; let him rebuke me.” In his prayer to God, he asked that he would welcome loving wounds from friends as kindness (v. 2; see also Proverbs 27:6). David was intimating that real love doesn’t dodge difficult conversations. It tells the truth, not to shame people, but to help be drawn to God and not “be drawn to what is evil” (Psalm 141:4). This passage reminded David’s listeners that wise, truthful feedback isn’t about tearing others down but building them up. Let’s not fear receiving correction from the right sources, and let’s not shy away from offering it either. We don’t need more sugar-coated words. We need people who are willing to speak the truth in love. Sometimes, the words that sting the most are the ones that build us, heal us, and help us become who God made us to be.

Host Robert Walter and Chaim Dauermann continue the conversation on what God is doing in the book of Isaiah. This time, they discuss how the past, present, and future of redemption is based on what has and will unfold from prophecy to reality. Watch to learn where you fit into the timeline of redemption.

Mike Clutter shares with us his true story.Visit our podcast website to learn more about this ministry, unshackledpodcast.org.

August 15– Morning by C. H. Spurgeon, revised and edited by W. C. Neff“Isaac went out to the meditate in the field in the evening.” —Genesis 24:63Send us Fan MailSupport the showGet a copy of the book, Morning by Morning TODAY (contains all of the Daily Readings)Donate to Morning & Evening to support this Podcast. Thank you!

Read: Psalm 134; Colossians 3:17, 23-24 The church building was dark and empty. Mandy’s mom turned on all the lights. Mandy followed her down to the cleaning supply closet in the basement. “I’ll start in the bathrooms,” Mom said. “How about you mop and dust upstairs? And try to finish a little faster this week, okay?” Mandy wandered slowly upstairs with the mop, swinging the bucket and humming. As she dusted music stands on the stage, she looked out at empty seats and imagined them filled with smiling, clapping people who raised their hands in praise. She took her mop handle and, pretending it was a microphone, sang into it. She called to the pretend crowd, “Sing out! Everyone!” She dropped the mop, strummed an imaginary guitar, and jumped off the stage. On her landing, she raised her hands along with the clapping “crowd.” Suddenly she heard real clapping, and she looked up and saw Mom. Mom smiled. “Now I see why it takes you so long to clean.” “I’m sorry, Mom. I just wish I could be up there playing music and singing when real people are here. Mopping all alone doesn’t seem like it matters much to anybody. The singers and guitar players are the ones who really serve God.” “Did you know that God put a psalm in the Bible for people like us?” asked Mom. “They served in the temple at night.” “Really? Did anyone notice what they did?” “I don’t know, and I don’t know if anyone notices what we do, but God notices. He told night workers to lift up their hands and bless the Lord. God told all His servants to worship Him.” “Not just the music leaders?” “When you’re cleaning, you’re serving Him just as much as they are. The Bible tells us it’s not what we do, but how we do it, that matters to Jesus. He served us by leaving heaven and coming to earth to save us from sin, and when we do our work out of thankfulness and love, we’re serving and worshiping Him.” Mom picked up the mop and handed it back to Mandy. “Then I’d better do a good job!” Mandy swished the mop across the floor and made it shine. –Laura Roesler How about you? Do you feel like you’re worshiping when you’re cleaning or doing other chores behind the scenes at home or church? The Bible says to let everything you do be done in love (1 Corinthians 16:14). Whatever you do, day or night, can be done out of love for Jesus and others—including work that no one notices. Even if you serve in a way no one sees, Jesus sees you, and you can do it to thank Him for saving you and to honor Him. Today’s key verse: Oh, praise the Lord, all you servants of the Lord, you who serve at night in the house of the Lord. Psalm 134:1 (NLT) Today’s key thought: Worship God day and night

Branden’s father was dying of cancer in his fifties. Wanting to help, Branden talked his parents into moving in with him so he could assist them. His dad loved the tropics but could no longer travel, so Branden got creative. He landscaped a pond behind his house, stocked it with fish, and installed a waterfall that tumbled over rocks. He trucked in three loads of beach sand, added banana trees, lights, and tiki torches, and built an awning for shade. His dad spent his last days enjoying a backyard island paradise. Branden’s actions reflect the kind of harmony between parents and children envisioned in Exodus 20. There, God through Moses instructed the children of Israel: “Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you” (Exodus 20:12). That directive grows out of the commands to love and respect our heavenly Father (vv. 3-8) and bridges to the last five commands, which instruct us how to love and respect our fellow human beings. Don’t murder, don’t commit adultery, don’t steal, don’t lie, don’t covet (vv. 12-17). Honoring parents might come easily for some. For others, it’s extremely difficult. There’s too much pain and distrust. Old wounds refuse to heal. We can commit it to God our Father, who understands that pain. He enables us to live in His love.

These days, too many of us are physically, emotionally, mentally, and financially overloaded. In fact, with such demanding lifestyles, we might be tempted to feel like rest is a bad thing. But what does God say about rest? On the next Faith & Finance Live, Rob West looks at rest from a biblical perspective. Then, it’s on to calls. That’s Faith & Finance Live—where biblical wisdom meets today’s financial decisions—weekdays at 4pm Eastern/3pm Central on Moody Radio. Faith & Finance Live is a listener supported program on Moody Radio. To join our team of supporters, click here.To support the ministry of FaithFi, click here.To learn more about Rob West, click here.To learn more about Faith & Finance Live, click here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ownership matters when it comes to nations, cities, towns, homes, and the world. What happens if ownership becomes irrelevant? What happens when you can't own anything? This is a continuation on our new series on communism. Tune in and join the conversation today on The Public Square®.  Topic: Communism The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti.  thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, August 14th, 2026  

This is Ken Ham, author, speaker, and blogger on the Bible’s reliability and authority. Work is a good thing even though we work in a sin-cursed and broken world. This should remind us of the future rest coming to those who trust in Christ. A day is coming when there will be no longer a curse. Our service to the Lord will be joyful, just as it was for Adam and Eve before sin. You see, Jesus came to earth to do his work, and he accomplished it. That’s why he cried “it is finished” on the cross. While on earth, he experienced all the trials of living in this cursed world but joyfully served his Father, even unto death. We follow his example as we look forward to our future rest, available through in Christ. Dig Deeper How Can We Have Rest? Is Jesus Coming Soon?

How much of your social media data is being used for political advantage? Dave Zanotti discusses, this week on The Public Square®. Topic: Technology  The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Friday, August 14, 2026

Robert Lemp shares with us his true story.Visit our podcast website to learn more about this ministry, unshackledpodcast.org.