For years, Christy Osborne turned to wine to manage grief, a struggling marriage, and the pressures of motherhood, only to feel trapped in her habits. In desperation, she cried out to Jesus—and through His grace, began a journey of healing, finding new strength in Scripture and healthier ways to face life’s challenges. She shares her story as a testimony of God’s peace, redemption, and the lasting hope found in Him.

 

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For years, Christy Osborne turned to wine to manage grief, a struggling marriage, and the pressures of motherhood, only to feel trapped in her habits. In desperation, she cried out to Jesus&mdash;and through His grace, began a journey of healing, finding new strength in Scripture and healthier ways to face life&rsquo;s challenges. She shares her story as a testimony of God&rsquo;s peace, redemption, and the lasting hope found in Him.
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Discovering the Joy of an Alcohol-Free Life

It began with panic attack about having “too much” stuff in her home and schedule — prompting Courtney toward a spiritual journey of saying “no” to shopping, screens, and busyness. As a result, she and her family have more capacity to hear from the Lord and spend time with others.

 

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It began with panic attack about having &ldquo;too much&rdquo; stuff in her home and schedule &mdash; prompting Courtney toward a spiritual journey of saying &ldquo;no&rdquo; to shopping, screens, and busyness.&nbsp;As a result, she and her family have more capacity to hear from the Lord and spend time with others.
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Clearing Out Your Space and Schedule (Part 1 of 2)

Christian financial advisor Russ Crosson has spent more than 45 years guiding individuals and couples in everyday financial situations. Discussing his book, Your Money Made Simple, he offers practical advice for mastering your finances biblically—and it’s not about how much money you make! 

 

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Christian financial advisor Russ Crosson has spent more than 45 years guiding individuals and couples in everyday financial situations. Discussing his book, Your Money Made Simple, he offers practical advice for mastering your finances biblically&mdash;and it&rsquo;s not about how much money you make!&nbsp;
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Keeping your kids engaged during family devotions can be quite the challenge. The last thing you want is for your kids to think that God’s Word is boring! In this Best of 2025 episode, Mr. Tim Shoemaker shares how he revitalized his devotional time with his sons. You’ll learn how to share important life and spiritual applications through some “kinda dangerous” object lessons, and you’ll be encouraged as you seek to pass down your faith to the next generation.

 

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Keeping your kids engaged during family devotions can be quite the challenge. The last thing you want is for your kids to think that God&rsquo;s Word is boring! In this Best of 2025 episode, Mr. Tim Shoemaker shares how he revitalized his devotional time with his sons. You&rsquo;ll learn how to share important life and spiritual applications through some &ldquo;kinda dangerous&rdquo; object lessons, and you&rsquo;ll be encouraged as you seek to pass down your faith to the next generation.
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