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As adult Christians, we know that sin has serious consequences, but our children may not fully understand. That’s why it’s important that we teach them as much about God’s justice as we do His mercy and love. In this video, Brennen and Morgan Beeler explain this critical parenting insight from the “God’s Justice” devotional in Dr. James and Shirley Dobson’s book, Night Light for Parents (page 210).
In Luke 15, Jesus says there is great rejoicing in Heaven over just one sinner who repents. Can you imagine the heavenly celebration if every believer shared their faith with one person who ultimately gave their life to the Lord? On today's edition of Family Talk, Dr. Tim Clinton and author, evangelist, and noted apologetics scholar Mark Mittelberg continue discussing his new book, Contagious Faith: Discover Your Natural Style for Sharing Jesus with Others. Mittelberg illustrates the five evangelism styles he defined in his book, including friendship building, selfless serving, storytelling, reason giving, and truth telling. He notes that along with these styles, we have to be willing to speak hard truths.
According to Mark Mittelberg, as Christ-followers we are made for more than just the normal Christian life. On today's edition of Family Talk, Dr. Tim Clinton and his guest, Mark Mittelberg, discuss how you can break through the barriers of sharing your faith. The author of Contagious Faith: Discover Your Natural Style for Sharing Jesus with Others, Mittelberg encourages listeners that God wants them to be out on the edge of adventure serving Him, and there's no better way to do so than to take small risks by talking to people about your faith.
What should you do when someone hurts you? We naturally want to retaliate. But Jesus tells us to "do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, and pray for those who mistreat you." That can be hard to do. So Brenen and Morgan Beeler give us practical ways to obey. These insights are based on the "Love Your Enemy" devotional in Dr. James & Shirley Dobson’s book Night Light for Parents (page 211).
In 1966, Time Magazine featured a cover story asking the question, "Is God Dead?" On today's edition of Family Talk, Christian talk show host Eric Metaxas mirrors that provocative cover with a question of his own: "Is Atheism Dead?" His new book of the same name explains that science makes the case for God's existence. For example, Dr. Stephen Collins, an archeologist, discovered the biblical Sodom complete with five feet of ash, melted bits of brick, and charred human bone. Scientifically, it could not have been caused by a fire or a volcano. The evidence points to the sobering truth of the Lord's judgment in Genesis 19.
On today's edition of Family Talk, Christian radio host Eric Metaxas, author of Is Atheism Dead?, declares that science makes the case for God in this fine-tuned universe. For example, did you know that Jupiter, which is 400 million miles away from earth, enables us to live? This gas giant is so massive and has such a strong gravitational pull that it attracts the asteroids, meteorites, and comets that would otherwise bombard earth and destroy all forms of life.
Why was the 2022 March for Life so well attended by enthusiastic high school kids, College students, and young adults from varied backgrounds? On today's edition of Family Talk, Jeff Hunt, director of the Centennial Institute at Colorado Christian University, claims the reason is simple. These young people who are that vital next generation, grew up seeing the sonogram pictures of their baby brothers and sisters taped to the refrigerator door before they ever met them. Therefore, this new generation of pro-lifers rejects the lie that babies in the womb are just a clump of cells that you can get rid of without any remorse or guilt.
In a poem by Helen Steiner Rice, she wrote, "Sometimes we come to life's crossroads, and we view what we think is the end. But God has a much wider vision. He knows that it's only a bend." On today's edition of Family Talk, Dr. David Jeremiah and Dr. James Dobson use the poet's words to illustrate the mystery of faith. Dr. Jeremiah, who battled reoccurring cancer, staunchly refutes the belief that Christians won't and should not experience pain and suffering. Whether you're facing cancer, divorce, broken vows, or a prodigal child, remember that God's grace is truly sufficient for every need.
In 1994, Dr. David Jeremiah, founder of Turning Point Ministries, was diagnosed with cancer. While he wasn't afraid of dying, he was afraid for his family and their future. On today's edition of Family Talk, the author of When Your World Falls Apart, recounts his health journey with Dr. Dobson and the role that faith played in his recovery. During times of pain and disillusionment, Dr. Jeremiah believes the church needs a theology of adversity. The Christian life does not guarantee smooth sailing, but King David reassures us in Psalm 46, that "God is our refuge and strength."
It happens easily enough. We don't mean to, but somehow life pulls us in a hundred different directions. We get distracted and busy—and it pulls us further and further away from the One who loves us most.
