What does it mean to have a spiritual rhythm? Today Susie’s guest is pastor and prolific author Mark Buchanan, associate professor of pastoral theology at Ambrose Seminary. Listen as we unpack the traits and disciplines of a praying life, and Mark helps us build a rhythm into our day for every season of life to gain a Spiritual…
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I’ve never been good with waiting. My husband never understands why I purposefully read the end of a novel just to know what happens and yet still go back and finish reading the rest of the book. When we watch a movie, if he knows how it ends, I want him to tell me, then I can settle in and enjoy the rest. When I was a little girl, I discovered…
One of the things I so love about our Lord is that Jesus was a master storyteller. We feel we can actually see the characters he so vividly renders in his teaching parables about widows and farmers and a prodigal and his family. But these imaginings can sometimes impede our knowledge that there were also real people who met Jesus and…
Francis Chan talks about making your prayer life more than just an empty habit. We want to pray with you, and for you. Will you share your prayers for 2014?…
How important are New Year's resolutions? More importantly, are you allowing Jesus to continue His refining work in you through those resolutions?
Do you struggle to concentrate in prayer? Do you find yourself drawing a blank when it comes to speaking with God?
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Starting out the New Year, one of our goals is to be more consistent and committed to pray. Pastor and author Bryan Chapell suggests the key is in praying backwards. Join us for a discussion on how to make praying ‘in Jesus’ Name’ the beginning of our prayer instead of the end—and how that will change our lives. The book is called PRAYING…
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Do you ever wrestle with how to live out faith in Christ in a practical, day to day way? Listen to Susie’s discussion with author and businessman Clare De Graaf. We’re going to help you focus your faith and see what you can do in the next ten seconds that will please God. Clare’s book is The 10-Second Rule. Key Scriptures: John 14:23;…
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Carolyn Weber had no need for God when she went to Oxford to pursue graduate studies. While there, she discovered God was pursuing her with a love she couldn’t resist. Today we hear Carolyn’s candid story of her search for purpose and identity and the discovery of ultimate love and truth in the person of Jesus. Join us for SURPRISED…
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Do you need a new look at the faith stories in Scripture? On the next Live the Promise Susie is joined in-studio by Jon Bloom, President of Desiring God ministry. Jon’s written a book titled , and he’ll share how we can trust and walk by faith in Christ when circumstances threaten to overwhelm us. Jon shares with Susie this passage from…
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He walks into the room. You immediately notice. Something about him draws you. He pulls you into conversation and commands the attention of the people around you. You walk away and think, “I like him and enjoyed his company.”
You had a crummy day. Not much went right and you are exhausted. You find yourself in a Grinch mood. As a result, the rest of the day is spent complaining and venting.
A patient told me, “I have kept a secret from my husband. But if I tell him, it could end our marriage.”
