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There is an answer to the hopelessness, anxiety, and depression that you have encountered. Andrew and Wendy Palau have experienced the pain of loss and guilt but have had their lives restored by God. Now they want to share with you the joy and peace they have found in Jesus Christ. Hope with God offers daily reminders of the good things that can be yours too. Hope with God is a podcast from the Luis Palau Association’s digital outreach, hopewithgod.com. Hope with God exists give everyone on ...
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You do not have to be perfect in order to share the Gospel. You will never be perfect. God has always known that. And that’s why He sent Jesus, the only perfect One, to die in our place—to forgive us of our sins. When you tell others about Jesus, it’s okay to be honest about your own flaws and weaknesses. Even the apostle Paul, who wrote much of th…
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Joy is the emotion, the posture in life we are all longing for. The word joy means an emotion of delight or happiness found by something exceptionally good or satisfying. We all want it, we long for it and we rarely find it. The world tells us that we just need to strive for joy, but God says, "I give joy." It's a gift, and it's free, and He offers…
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These words were spoken long ago by the Apostle, Paul, For I decided that while I was with you I would forget everything except Jesus Christ, the one who was crucified. Paul realized that he didn’t need fancy words, or pre-planned arguments from his years of training in order to show people the way to Jesus. Instead, he chose to use simple words an…
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Are you offended at God? There was a time in Jesus’ life when people from His hometown were offended at Him. They thought they knew Him, that they understood Him, that He was even one of them. Then, Jesus started doing things they weren’t expecting. He revealed His authority and His power and they were offended. This happens to us. We think we know…
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We don’t know everything. Even though we have the Bible to guide us, and the Holy Spirit living inside us, sometimes we just get it wrong. Sometimes we misunderstand the Scriptures. Sometimes we think we know where God is leading us, and we realize later we made a mistake. When we share the Good News of Jesus with others, it’s so important to remem…
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What if I told you- you have the ability to see something that’s invisible? Listen to this verse from the Bible: Hebrews 11:27, By faith that Moses left Egypt, not fearing the king’s anger. He persevered because he saw him who is invisible. This verse is talking about a different kind of sight. Moses was not literally seeing God at that point in th…
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Do you trust God for your future? For your family, your education, your career? Have you fully placed your life in His hands? It’s a big step. It takes humility and submission, but you’ll never regret it. Listen to these words from Isaiah 50:7, Because the Sovereign Lord helps me,I will not be disgraced.Therefore, I have set my face like a stone, d…
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When you look at the natural world around you, you’re training yourself to understand the One who made it. Some think of creation as God’s most universal way of revealing Himself.-His power and majesty. A visual representation of the beauty, order, and goodness that are so essential to His very own character. Listen to this verse from Romans 1… For…
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God has seen fit to deposit His treasure in us. Isn’t that stunning? 2 Corinthians 4 tells us that the treasures of God’s light-, His mercy, His knowledge, His presence- live in us by His spirit. You might think: I’m broken and weak, I fail so many times. He’s also said I know how you’re formed, I know that you are dust. Yet, it is His pleasure and…
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It can be daunting trying to show people who God is… when He is invisible! You can say, “God is love, God is everywhere, God hears your prayers.” But often, people want evidence. They want to understand what God’s love looks like. How does He really, tangibly interact with human people? Those are fair questions! Colossians 1:15 says this, Christ is…
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Colossians 1:15 says this... Christ is the visible image of the invisible God. He existed before anything was created and is supreme over all creation. Does it amaze you that the One who is supreme over all creation, the Heavens and the Earth, also lives in you? The One whose voice echoed over the waters at the beginning of time? He chose you, save…
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Things get old, they wear out. Things get tired and fall apart. It’s frustrating and exhausting trying to keep our world new and fresh, and shiny. We’re constantly striving to hold back decay from our homes, our cities, our communities, even our own bodies. The Bible tells us the world is groaning. There’s a frustration to living on this earth, a b…
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Do you know someone who cares about the environment? You can tell them that Jesus does, too! Not only does the Bible tell us that we are to care for the earth God created, but it also tells us that Jesus participated in creating it all. John 1 gives a vivid description of Jesus’ existence from the beginning of the world, and it says this about Chri…
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It’s so easy to see the faults and the failures in other people, isn’t it? We listen, we watch, and we criticize. And we forget our own failures. Romans 3 reminds us that all of us have sinned. All of us fall short of God’s glory. None of us measure up to who we are meant to be. That’s the bad news. The good news is that all of us can be made right…
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One of the ways that God shows us His identity as a loving creator is through the world around us- beautiful sunsets, growing plants, amazing animals, the moon and the stars, and so much more! Listen to this passage from Psalm 8, When I look at the night sky and see the work of your fingers—the moon and the stars you set them in place—what are mere…
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Have you ever wondered if you were qualified to share Jesus with someone? I want to tell you that you are qualified and this is how I know… Colossians 1 says, This is the secret: Christ lives in you. This gives you assurance of sharing his glory. Because Christ lives in you, you can share His glory! That’s a promise. You don’t need to know the Bibl…
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Do you know that you are wonderfully made? We can spend so much time thinking about what we don’t like in ourselves. If we don’t refocus our thinking, we can become depressed, filled with anxiety, and begin to spiral. Can I read you something from Psalm 139? I remember when I read these words for the first time, and I believed them. Listen to this:…
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What are you wearing today? Maybe you’re wearing a uniform for work or your favorite comfy clothes at home. The Bible says in Galatians chapter 3, All who have been united with Christ in baptism have put on Christ, like putting on new clothes. This means that we are wearing the righteousness and goodness of the living God—and we are living testimon…
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The Bible tells us that God is rich in mercy. Have you heard this before? How do you see God? Do you believe that God is compassionate and merciful? Mercy doesn’t mean that God is weak or that God ignores or overlooks what’s wrong in the world or in us. He alone has the power and authority to deal with sin and injustice. God’s mercy means that He h…
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Haven’t you ever longed to see God with your own eyes? If you have asked Jesus to be Lord of your life, then one day you will see Him face to face! But for now, the closest thing we can experience on earth is to look at other people. People are made in the image and likeness of God. If you look at faithful believers, you can see something of God’s …
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One of the most beautiful things about salvation in Jesus Christ is that we cannot earn it, and we could never even deserve it. When I was still dead in my sins, Christ loved me! And He sacrificed Himself to save me and give me life that is truly life! Ephesians 2 says… God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for thi…
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Now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror. But then, we shall see face to face. These are words from 1 Corinthians 13. Have you ever looked at yourself in a warped or damaged mirror? You look, and you think: That doesn’t look like me. It’s a poor representation of who I am. These verses are reminding us that this is how we see. We don’t under…
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When we share the Gospel with people, we’re also making a commitment to serve others lovingly, just as Christ did Himself. It’s the abundant life. It’s kindness, right? Mercy, love, sacrifice. This is a beautiful thing! And it means that when we share Jesus with people, rather than trying to accuse them of sin or position ourselves in a superior wa…
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There was a time in my life when my days were full of grief. I had just lost our third baby in a late-term stillbirth. I was dark, confused, depressed. I didn’t understand why God hadn’t answered my prayer to save our child. In the midst of this season there was a verse in 2 Corinthians that helped to lift my grief. So, we fix our eyes not on what …
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Who Jesus is, and what He came to do… is a beautiful, miraculous thing. In 2 Corinthians, it’s described this way… For God, who said, “Let there be light in the darkness,” has made this light shine in our hearts so that we could know the glory of God that is seen in the face of Jesus Christ. The gift of Jesus Christ is like the first light that eve…
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In Hollywood, there’s a famous road with all sorts of fake grocery stores, movie theaters, and homes. It’s where a lot of famous movie scenes are filmed and it looks real; it’s enticing, and glamorous. But actually, the whole set is made of flimsy plywood and lots of paint. Like this street in Hollywood, many people walk around wearing a veneer or …
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I was recently speaking with a group of women in a prison in Panama. As I shared my story of hope, I could tell that many of these women were so broken from the inside out. They were once girls with dreams and plans, ready to love and be loved- to have a life. I couldn't help but think of the words from Psalm 51 as I considered God's posture toward…
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A few years ago we had a festival in beautiful Myrtle Beach. I remember it as if it was yesterday... the boardwalk and the sand, the smell of the ocean... And, I remember the people. One woman, in particular, stands out in my memory. She’d resisted the Good News message but had lingered to talk. She became frustrated trying to describe her desperat…
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Do you need healing? Jehovah Rapha is the Hebrew name for God our healer. Sometimes we're afraid to ask for healing. We're free to believe. But it's impossible to read about the life of Jesus and not clearly see that He healed over and over again. He is the one able to heal. We ask with faith, but we ask with submission- God will do what He is goin…
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When we receive Jesus into our life, we can walk peacefully, even through difficult seasons. John 14:27 in the Bible says, “I am leaving you a gift – peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So do not be troubled or afraid.” As you think about your life right now, ask yourself: Are you really surrendering to Je…
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It’s easy to hear pastors or evangelists like me say, “Go share the Gospel!” and think, “Sure, Andrew, I do intend to get to that later.” But the reality is, the Gospel is an urgent message. People need to hear about Jesus today. In a very joyful, clear, and bold way. The Bible relates the importance of sharing the Good News in Proverbs 24:11, sayi…
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Have you heard it said by Jesus that ‘You are the salt of the earth’? Well, think about salt. It gives flavor and it preserves. It was a valued commodity in the ancient cultures. Jesus is saying to us, you’re valuable, AND you’re meant to be a means of flavor and preservation in the world. We’ll only be salty when we ask the Living God to come and …
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My friend Mark was single for many years and during those years I could see that he was becoming increasingly selfish and self-centered. He liked things done his way and became intolerant of those who wouldn’t cater to him. As you can imagine, this had a very negative effect on his dating life. Everything had to revolve around him, and the relation…
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Have you heard the words of Jesus, ‘You are the light of the world’? You might think to yourself what a lovely idea, but I’m not the light of the world, I’m actually searching for light. I feel overwhelmed by darkness. Well, you’re not meant to live this way. You’re meant to be filled with light. And actually light up the world around you. When you…
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Do you have a prodigal son or daughter? Someone who has walked away from the faith, or a loved one who is really living rebelliously? If so, I want to urge you to remain faithful in prayer. You see, I was a prodigal son. For many years, I lived by my own rules. I was selfish, and despite every attempt my mom and dad made, I was wrapped up in my own…
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G. K. Chesterton said, “God is like the sun; you cannot look at it, but without it you cannot look at anything else.” The light of God illuminates everything around us. He is always there, and His presence is the light we need in life. When I think of a light in the darkness, I am reminded of Daniel in the Bible. Daniel trusted God when he was in a…
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When Jesus called His first disciples, it was such a simple interaction. He called them, and their response was immediate. In John 4, we’re told that Jesus saw two brothers, fishermen, and He said to them“Come, follow me.” Immediately, they left their nets and followed Him. Jesus didn’t tell them where they were going, but He did tell them what the…
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On either coast of the United States, you can see grand monuments to financial empires. The spectacular Biltmore Estate is in North Carolina. Hearst Castle is in northern California on 127 acres of gardens. These two places were built by wealthy, powerful men. But nobody resides in them anymore. They are show places for tourists to visit. They’re n…
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We’re told that when Jesus began His ministry, He called two brothers, James and John. They were in a boat with their father, preparing their nets for fishing. Jesus called them, and the text says, “Immediately they left the boat and their father and followed Him.” Jesus didn’t tell them where they were going. He just said, “Come.” And their respon…
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A young woman who worked in our office – I’ll call her Danielle – came from a very dysfunctional family. As a child, she endured all sorts of terrible things. But she is now married to a wonderful husband who loves God; she’s a mother; she’s involved in her church; she has great stability in life. Someone asked Danielle how she came to have such a …
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I’ve heard it said that everybody needs a hero. I guess that’s why there are so many superheroes in popular culture. They can fly, or be supernaturally strong, or even shoot webs out of their hands. They specialize in swooping in to save the day when humanity is in trouble. I suppose superheroes fill a need we have for being saved from danger and d…
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Do you bristle at the religious word, repent? If you do, you should understand that it’s Jesus’ word. He said in Matthew 4,“Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.” The word used here for repent simply means: Think differently. Maybe Jesus is calling you to think differently. Do you blindly follow the thinking of everything that’s thrown your wa…
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Are you afraid to stand out? Jesus said,“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead, they put it on its stand and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify yo…
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Have you ever felt a dislike for the Christian church because you feel like they are always calling people to repent? In Matthew 4, at the beginning of Jesus’ ministry, when He began to preach, He said these words,“Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is near.” The word for repent used here simply means: Think differently, reconsider, turn from thinki…
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There was a popular song many years ago that said, “It can’t be wrong when it feels so right.” That’s a strong excuse for many people who misbehave and step over moral boundaries. So how do we distinguish what’s right and what’s wrong? I believe the best way is to know what God has told us in His word, the Bible. Begin reading in the book of Matthe…
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Everyone has a story to tell. Can you share yours freely? One of the most powerful ways to share the Good News of Jesus is simply to tell people what God has done in your own life. Think back to the moment you first made a decision to follow Jesus. What happened inside of you? How is your life different? Maybe you feel like you’ve learned to forgiv…
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A large global company used this motto a couple years ago: Home. The most important place in the world. And yes, home is a place, but it’s not just a place. It’s something we ALL need. One of the great tragedies of life is that many do not have a home because of poverty,war, addiction or abuse. But there is a hope that’s promised in the Bible. One …
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2 Corinthians 4:7 says this… We now have this light shining in our hearts, but we ourselves are like fragile clay jars containing this great treasure. This makes it clear that our great power is from God, not from ourselves. It is a relief to know that the power of God is what makes our lives work. It’s His light, not ours. That’s what enables us t…
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Do you believe that God can help you? In Psalm 147, the writer tells us that God heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. And then very next verse says,He determines the number of stars and calls them each by name. Scientists estimate that there are 200 billion trillion stars in the universe. Yet the creator of this universe determines th…
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Do you remember the hardest time of your life? It can be hard looking back at tragedy and pain. We wonder…why? Sometimes things just happen and there isn’t a clear explanation. But we can take some comfort in this, Romans 8:28. It says… We know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according t…
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