Grief is an emotion that can overwhelm you. Grief can take many forms from denial, anger, fatigue and depression. Here are a few tips on identifying grief in your life and in the lives of others. www.debwaterbury.com.

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12 Different ways by which we discover intimacy with God in  David's psalms. Psalm 63. www.debwaterbury.com.

In sixth century BC, Babylon was the preeminent power in the world, and this passage shows how they conquered Israel and deported the professional classes, including artisans, scholars, and government and military officers, in order to subjugate them through assimilation. This passage shows how Daniel and his three friends confronted the king of Babylon, Nebuchadnezzar. What happened in that confrontation? www.gospelinlife.com.

Everyone needs to be encouraged. Sometimes it is easier to give encouragement than to receive it. Ask God to encourage you and to bring people into your life that can give you hope and blessing. www.debwaterbury.com.

So… you’ve been dating for a while, and you’re thinking: “Yeah, this is the one.” That’s great, but are you ignoring any red flags, those important things you can’t accept? Joining Dr. Randy is  Dr. Todd Linaman  to talk about the reasons NOT to get married. Read this with care, as it could encourage you to either make the right decisions, or positively build on the some you have already made! PLEASE DO NOT MARRY IF: 1. You are unwilling to put the needs of another person above your own. 2. You are easily offended, carry grudges and are unwilling to forgive. 3. You are an abusive person (Mentally, emotionally and physically). 4. You are unwilling to commit. 5. You have an unresolved addiction problem. 6. Your career is the most important thing in your life. 7. You do not share the same beliefs, values, life priorities or vision. 8. You are unwilling to be an active partner sexually with your spouse. 9. You are unwilling to agree on an approach for handling finances, children and life decisions. 10. You expect your spouse to change after you get married. Remember, successful marriages are not of perfection, rather of two people willing to grow closer to Christ and each other. Don’t be discouraged if you struggle with any of the above reasons, but before you get married, do yourself and your future spouse a favor by first committing to grow stronger in each area. Sign up for Dr. Randy’s  INTENTIONAL ONE THING CHALLENGE .

“I want my kids to love me. But I am afraid that if I am too strong they won’t.” If you have ever had this concern, listen to this episode. Getting your kids to love you is a core concern for every parent. Learn what smart parents do to make sure their kids love them. Is it loving to doing things for your kids that they could do themselves? No. Is it loving to make excuses for your kids? No. Love means putting the “tennis ball of life” in your kid’s court. Don’t use warnings. Love means letting the consequences of life happen. Warnings are actually disrespectful. Your kids will love you if you do things such as tell the truth, treat them consistently, etc. Make it safe for your kids to fail. www.birthorderguy.com .

Your children use complaining because it works! Train Up your child; not Down. Expect more from your kids, and they will rise to the occasion www.birthorderguy.com..

God rescues us when we realize He is our defender and protector against insurmountable odds. debwaterbury.com.

Carey Nieuhof interviews Andy Stanley in this episode from www.careynieuwhof.com. Andy Stanley outlines the argument he makes in his new book, Irresistible, and coaches leaders on how to have conversations with Christians who have walked away from their faith as well as atheists who have never believed. Andy also talks about how he had to overcome judgementalism in his own faith journey, and talks openly and honestly about the impact his critics have had on him and how to respond when you get criticized as a leader.

Simon Sinek unpacks his back story, including how his grandfather shaped him, how ADHD impacted his leadership and how a deep, personal crisis led to him developing the ideas behind Start With Why. Simon also talks about how existential flex is so important in a post-pandemic world, and why the church keeps losing ground. www.careynieuwhof.com .

Our guest this week is Jonathan VerSchneider. He’s a college student at Villanova University, studying chemical engineering. Jonathan grew up surrounded by Christianity—his parents were Christians, he attended church regularly, and he went to a Christian school. On the outside, he looked like a Christian, but inside he felt empty. This emptiness led him to try and find satisfaction in other things like fantasy, video games, and pornography. At the same time, he pushed everything good away from him, including friendships. The cycle continued, and before long, his life become solely for the purpose of escaping. Then came the COVID 19 pandemic and online school. This brought Jonathan to a depth of despair he’d never experienced before. After he got caught cheating on a test his junior year of high school, he broke down to his parents and told them everything that had been going on. During that conversation, Jonathan surrendered his life to Jesus for the first time. Soon after, he went through the Freedom in Christ course and learned about his new identity in Christ. This helped him overcome old habits of escape and gave him the tools to stop living out of fear and engage with life again. Today, he’s living confident in Christ and building lasting friendships. In many ways, he’s a brand-new person!