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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Our mission is to proclaim the Gospel, mobilize the Church, and equip the next generation of godly leaders. More information at www.palau.org.
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This podcast focuses on Pennsylvania Libraries and the people who make them special. Every day in Pennsylvania a librarian impacts the life of a child, family, student, job seeker, grandparent or the guy next door. This is your opportunity to hear what is happening at a library somewhere in Pennsylvania - maybe even your home town. This podcast was created as part of the Pennsylvania Library Association Academy of Leadership Studies. Developed by Mina Edmondson, Brian Fulton, Jill Hallam-Mil ...
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Listen in as Luis Palau encourages Christians to share their faith with easy-to-use tips on reaching your world for Jesus Christ.
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Podcast semanal de La Resistencia del Palau en el que abordamos la actualidad de la sección de basket del Barça, en la que contaremos con invitados.
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Oferujemy do dosłuchania wykłady poświęcone ewangelizacji. Zostały wygłoszone przez dr Luisa Palau. Adresowane były (i są) do duchowych przywódców w Polsce. Termin konferencji: 4-6 kwietnia 1989r. Miejsce: Warszawa Wykłady jakie były wygłoszone to: - Życie osobiste duchowego przywódcy - Życie rodzinne duchowego przywódcy - Osobiste świadectwo duchowego przywódcy - Ewangelizacja a zbór lokalny - Wizja ewangelizacji Prawa autorskie: Materiał został zgrany i udostępniony przez Radio Chrześcijan ...
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Did you know that Jesus foretold His own death? Often we think of Jesus dying on the cross as a tragedy, and we may even think it was cruel that God would let that happen. But no…Jesus knew this was His destiny, and He walked into it intentionally and willingly. Jesus said this about Himself, drawing from ancient prophecy: “The Son of Man must suff…
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God is a gift- Something someone intended for another. A gift is given, not bought. A gift isn't worked for, and a gift isn't forced; it's simply given and received. Immanuel means God is with us, and He came as a gift. None of us can buy Him.None of us can work for His presence or His love. And it is impossible to earn Him. Immanuel is simply a gi…
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Have you ever wondered, “Why would God send His son, Jesus, into the world only to be executed on the cross?” It doesn’t sound like something a good father would do. But it was a plan that was made long ago. And Jesus came into the world willingly, to offer Himself as a sacrifice. Listen to the words of John 3:16… "For this is the way God loved the…
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God is our dwelling place. Immanuel means God with us. And He says, _come and dwell with me. Live with me. I came and lived with you as a baby, and then as a man. So that you could live with me. One day in eternity, yes. But also, now today. _ The Psalmist writes in Psalm 84,“How lovely is your dwelling place, Oh Lord Almighty,My soul yearns, even …
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The story of all life is told through the Bible. Most stories are written by human authors, but the story of our world was written by God. It’s a true story—the Bible! And not only that, the author of our story wrote Himself right into the plot and became the very character that changed everything! Luke 2:11 says this… The Savior—yes, the Messiah, …
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Are you exhausted by conflict? Maybe you’ve experienced the corrosive stress of feuding within your family, or in the culture at large, at work, and you feel the damaging effects of frustration and anger, and anxiety and it’s seeping into your heart. You don’t have to let strife rule in your heart. Colossians 3:15 directs us in this way… …let the p…
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Have you noticed that almost every movie and song is about love? From the beginning of time, God told us it is not good to be alone, but pain and suffering come when that person lets us down, when they aren’t who we thought they would be. And we lift our heads and realize they really aren’t fulfilling us the way we imagined. Our soul is created for…
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Psalm 46:10 says this: Be still, and know that I am God! What does it mean to be still? In our current culture of more, more, faster, faster, it can feel very strange to just sit still. The stillness in this verse describes not only the stillness of the body but also the stillness of your mind and your heart. It means that we are to set aside our r…
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Have you found that people let you down? Even the most amazing friends or family. Or the most loving husband, the most kind wife, the sweetest children- sometimes they let you down. They aren’t able to fully climb inside your soul and know exactly what you need. It’s an impossible and unfair expectation to put on someone. There is only ONE who know…
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In this world of division and hurry, and constant work, peace is hard to find. It can sometimes seem like one problem ends and then another one begins! But there’s a kind of peace that does not come from those outward circumstances. And it doesn’t require the world to settle down. It’s a kind of peace that comes only from God, and it’s deep and it’…
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Did you know, according to an article by UCLA Health, practicing gratitude helps reduce depression and anxiety, it improves sleep, and even improves heart health? There’s so many benefits to taking a posture of gratitude! 1 Thessalonians says, Rejoice always, pray continually, and give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in …
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We can so easily believe the lie that God is a taker, not a giver, especially when pain walks through our door, or grief, or disappointment. When our world falls apart, we wonder… what kind of God are you?You might be like me, and you pray, God, I used to believe that you were a giver, and now I’m worried that you’re a taker. How do we re-orient ou…
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Where do the good things in your life come from? You may think that the good things in your life happened as a result of your hard work and dedication. Or through the kindness of others, but there’s so much more to the story. There’s someone who sees you and He knows you, and He loves you. Someone who has a good plan and purpose for your life. You …
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Have you heard people say, if you follow your heart, you can’t go wrong? I don’t know about you, but my heart is so often confused or conflicted. And sometimes my heart is just hard. Jesus says: Follow me. Know me. Come with me.I know exactly what’s in your heart and I still love you. The Psalms remind us to not follow our hearts, but to speak to o…
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As Thanksgiving approaches in the United States, there is a renewed focus on gratitude. Families and friends plan gatherings to celebrate the abundance of their life, schoolchildren write about what they’re thankful for. Think about this with me…what are you thankful for? Maybe you’re thankful for your friends, your health, your family. Maybe somet…
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What is the kingdom of God? There are so many different ways to describe it. But most of all, it is a place that lives in people—those who choose to love God the way God loves and follow His ways. These people spread God’s kingdom wherever they go. Here’s what Jesus said in Mark chapter 4, “How can I describe the Kingdom of God? What story should I…
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We all believe some version of the lie that my happiness should be my first priority. The problem is that seeking my own happiness is an endless pursuit; happiness comes and goes daily. God has a different way for us, He says: Find yourself and you lose everything. Find me and you find everything. Jesus said it this way:If you save your life, you’l…
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My most treasured possession is my dad’s old Bible. It’s full of amazing handwritten notes, underlines, marked pages and probably, I’m sure, even his tears as certain passages moved his heart. It’s precious to me. And yet, I know, it’s just a book made of paper and leather. It won’t last forever. The thing that lasts? God’s Kingdom and we are invit…
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Are you on a quest to find yourself? That inner journey of discovery. A journey that can take you deep into your motives, desires, your longings. I spent many years on a journey of self-discovery and ended up more selfish and more inwardly focused. More depressed and unhappy than when I began. It was only when I looked outside of myself, when I saw…
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Our world is full of conflict. It’s easy to get caught up in disagreement, to become angry, stressed, miserable, and even hateful towards people. What would happen if you turned your gaze toward something… someone…bigger than everything else we are so eager to fight about? Isaiah 40:26 says… Look up into the heavens.Who created all the stars?He bri…
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I want to challenge you to spend some time this week reflecting on what your life was like before you became a friend of God. What did it feel like? Did God change your life slowly, or all at once? How did God wake up your heart to the reality of His love? In 1 Timothy, the apostle Paul writes……God had mercy on me so that Christ Jesus could use me …
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Recently, I heard someone say, “I just need to have ‘blind faith’.” Is faith blind, though? No! Faith is actually the opposite. Faith is looking and seeing, thinking, and considering. And then acting on what you see and know, and understand. The Greek word for faith means: assurance, belief, persuasion. Are you being called by God to act in faith? …
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Some of us hold back from sharing Jesus because we assume that if we share the Good News, we are obligated to point out and correct all the sin in the person’s life. But we all have sin in our lives, don’t we? We don’t want to minimize or sugar-coat it. But God deals with our sins gently and kindly and reveals Himself to people through His kindness…
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Do you believe the lie that if you're good God will love you? It’s human nature to feel more lovable if we feel better about ourselves. To feel more worthy of love if we behave in ways that we feel are pleasing to God. Yet God doesn't operate this way; He is not like us. And This is very good news! Romans 5 tells us that when we were sinners He die…
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We don’t have to let our differences exclude people from feeling welcomed into the family of God. Some people associate Christianity with certain political views or what they might have to give up. What if, instead of focusing on our differences, we focused on what we can agree on? Ephesians 2 says this…Together as one body, Christ reconciled both …
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A major issue that can hold us back from sharing our faith is when the vibrancy of our own relationship with God begins to wane. Our ability to share Jesus authentically is directly related to our personal connection with Him. This doesn’t mean that you have to be some kind of superstar Christian in order to share the Good News. There’s no such thi…
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You know, people hear things about God. They may hear the satire on Saturday Night Live. They may see the headlines of angry people in the news. But have they heard that He is good? That He’s worthy to be trusted? I’ve met so many people who resist God because… there are so many false ideas about who He is. But you and I get to tell people that He …
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God is always moving, always working to save, redeem, and restore! That is the power of Jesus. He’s just looking for people willing to join Him. Will you ask Him to send you? Will you pray that risky prayer, and ask Him for opportunities? Ask Him to open a door. There are so many people who don’t know that Jesus is even good, that there is a compas…
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Have you ever wanted to share Jesus with someone, and held back because you don’t want to annoy them? This happens to me all the time. But, listen to this verse from the prophet, Isaiah today, and be encouraged that sharing the truth and hope of Jesus is not an annoyance. The Gospel is truly Good News, and proclaiming it is beautiful. Isaiah wrote,…
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You and I were saved from the past and the sins of our lives, not just from something, but also to something. Now, we have become ambassadors of the King! We are His representatives to the world. Jesus said this in John 7:38… “Whoever believes in me, as Scripture says, rivers of living water will flow from within them.” That river of living water i…
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Sharing the Good News of Jesus can begin to feel disingenuous when you personally feel disconnected from God. Take a moment and examine your heart right now. It’s okay, you have to be honest with yourself. Has your relationship with God become distant? 1 Peter 3 says… …in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord, always be prepared to give an answer to…
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2 Corinthians 4 says… "We now have this light shining in our hearts! But we ourselves are like fragile clay jars containing this great treasure." This is so true! We are like clay jars; fragile. Yet His great power lives in us. Do you remember what your life was like before you knew Jesus as your Savior? What were your deepest fears? What were the …
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I have this great memory of my dad. He was being interviewed by a New York Times journalist. And it was during the days leading up to a big festival in Central Park. And after hours of conversation, this tough journalist, she started to get more personal in her questions. She said, “Luis, you talk about God like he’s real, like he’s right there. Ho…
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Charles Spurgeon said, "Evangelism is like one hungry beggar telling another hungry beggar where there is bread." It’s so important to remember that no matter what we may do to serve the Lord, our righteousness doesn’t come from our own strength—it comes only from Jesus, our rescuer, our savior, the One who shed His blood as payment for our sin. Hu…
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One thing that holds us back from sharing the Gospel is the temptation to live an individualistic life. We can be honest with each other; it’s a lot easier to live for ourselves! However, Wendy and I have found that our lives have the most powerful impact when we intentionally share our lives with others. When we’re willing to live with vulnerable …
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I’ll never forget the moment someone said to me, “You’re an answer to our prayers! We can’t believe that God has brought you into our parents’ lives! They’ve been so closed off. Thank you!”I had just shared the Gospel with an elderly couple in our neighborhood and prayed for the husband when he was on the way to the hospital. After many years of ha…
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I remember being a young mother – thrown into the deep end of life. I felt like I was drowning. There were days I felt like a failure, and days that I really just failed. One day I confided in a woman and I said to her “I just don’t think I’m getting this right.”And she looked me in the eyes and said, “Wendy, you HAVE TO get it right! You have to!”…
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Have you ever held back from sharing the Gospel with someone because you think, what could I possibly say that would convince this person to receive Jesus? It takes prayerful discernment to decide when and how to share with certain people. But, you know what’s comforting? Even when we don’t know what to do or what to say, God does. In Acts chapter …
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What motivates you to share Jesus in your daily life? For me, one precious truth that motivates me to share the Gospel is this: We don’t grieve as those who have no hope. Knowing Jesus means that there is always hope, no matter the circumstances of life, no matter how painful the situation. And I want everyone to have this hope! When someone gives …
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Have you ever bought into the lie that people just don’t want to hear about God? That lie can hold us all back from sharing the message of hope in Christ. I have so many stories of being afraid to share the Gospel. Even though I’ve chosen to spend my whole life in evangelism, it’s my calling. And after all these years, I still sometimes get anxious…
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1 Peter 3:15 says, "If someone asks about your hope as a believer, always be ready to explain it." So, why do we struggle to be quick and confident to share the Good News of Jesus? What’s holding you back? Do you feel unqualified to share the Gospel? Are you worried about seeming self-righteous? Maybe the task feels too weighty and you feel burdene…
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Have you ever witnessed someone being made new by God? I’ve been serving the Lord in ministry for a long time. But in the many places where we have served… nothing comes close to the joy and the awe of seeing God rescue people. There is nothing on earth like it. The despair falls away and people become filled with hope. Guilt and shame are washed a…
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What kind of things have stopped you from sharing the Gospel? Maybe you’ve thought, “God doesn’t need me… there are other people way more educated, more qualified to share the Good News than me.” But the truth is, God will use whoever is willing. When Jesus rode into Jerusalem, just days before His crucifixion, people began to declare Him as Lord a…
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Both my husband, Andrew, and I came to faith as adults. And our encounters with God were radically life-altering. But since those days, our lives have not been without major struggles. And we’ve learned that experiencing pain or grief or difficulty does not disqualify you from sharing the Gospel. In the book of John, Jesus said… I have told you all…
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Have you ever shared the Gospel? Wendy and I both come from families that love Jesus and are dedicated to evangelism. But personally, we didn’t experience the joy of sharing Jesus until our late twenties—after we responded to the Gospel ourselves. And I tell you, we did not know what we were missing. John 5:24 says… Those who listen to my message a…
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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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