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The late Chuck Colson, former Special Counsel to President Richard Nixon and founder of Prison Fellowship, was often asked, "How can I grow closer to God?" Chuck's answer was simple. As Jeremiah 22:16 records, when believers defend the cause of the poor and needy, that's how we can come to know God intimately. As you are serving the powerless, you will experience the power of God.
There is no better antidote to the dangerous lust for power than to serve others. That's the contention of the late Chuck Colson, former Special Counsel to President Richard Nixon and founder of Prison Fellowship. He learned that whether we are serving our spouse and children, those in the workplace or in our church, our service has the potential to communicate the love of Christ.
The late Chuck Colson, former Special Counsel to President Richard Nixon, knew firsthand what it meant to have a problem with abusing power. But after he was sent to prison, he was no longer enamored by "earthly kings." Colson's life was radically transformed by "the power of the King of Kings living in us and the eternal values of God, which are so transcendent."
Joshua 1:9 says, "Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you." Author, evangelist and motivational speaker David Ring opens up with Dr. James Dobson about living with cerebral palsy. He elaborates on the deep depression that stalked him in his early adult life, and implores each of us to trust God with our pain and struggles, no matter what.
A children's nursery rhyme whimsically suggests that "life is but a dream," but to those suffering with childhood disabilities, life may at times seem more like a nightmare. Author, evangelist and motivational speaker David Ring talks about how he conquered the many physical challenges of living with cerebral palsy by not complaining but praising God, and what the Lord can do with your life, too.
Left to die on a table after his birth, author, evangelist and motivational speaker David Ring's life is a miraculous story and a testimony to God's faithfulness. David shares how he overcame many obstacles in his life, including growing up with cerebral palsy and being orphaned at the age of 14. He challenges listeners to discover God's joy in the midst of their pain.
With a lack of principled leaders in our society today, we must look back to godly men and women from previous generations for inspiration. Dr. James Dobson and best-selling author and radio host, Eric Metaxas, talk about his latest book, 7 More Men. They discuss the spiritual impact of preacher George Whitfield, and highlight the battlefield courage of Sgt. Alvin York.
Great leaders throughout history are revered for their passion and unrelenting insistence on doing what is right. Dr. James Dobson and best-selling author and radio host, Eric Metaxas, discuss his latest book, 7 More Men. They refer to Eric's previous book about great historical Christian figures, and examine the legacy of philosopher and novelist, Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn.
When we look back on our lives, we want to know that we have lived it abundantly and for God's glory. On this Family Talk broadcast, Dr. James Dobson discusses the idea of "finishing well" with Dr. R.T. Kendall. They talk about his book, It Ain't Over 'till It's Over, and discuss practical biblical principles for living a good, God-honoring life.
When we earnestly pray for God to intervene on our behalf but then hear no immediate response, it's easy to become discouraged,and even assume that God's answer is "no." But R.T. Kendall and Dr. James Dobson talk about why we must never give up on our seemingly unanswered prayers. They discuss God's timing and faithfulness.
