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Faith Radio - AL https://faithradio.org Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0000 Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0000 hourly 1 3600 SnapPages.com Too Christian? https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/11/10/too-christian Tue, 10 Nov 2026 06:00:43 +0000 https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/11/10/too-christian

Wherever we go, wherever we are placed by God, we can bring the light of Christ into relationships and situations. We have to make sure that we are walking in the Spirit and demonstrating the love of God, certainly, but we can draw strength from the presence of the Lord, who walks with us. We are spreading, as the Bible says, the aroma of Christ.

Scripture Passage (ESV): 2nd Corinthians 2:14-16

Too Christian? by Bob Crittenden

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]]> https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/11/10/too-christian#comments 0 3Stories - November 9, 2026 https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/11/09/3stories-november-9-2026 Mon, 09 Nov 2026 17:00:00 +0000 https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/11/09/3stories-november-9-2026

This week's edition of 3Stories, highlighting three stories of relevance to the Christian community, includes these developments:
* Biblical values suffer a setback in 2026 midterms.
* Alabama voters affirm Pledge of Allegiance, student-initiated and -led prayer, National Anthem in schools.
* Polyamory in the news as pastor admits to it and CA city allows it.

3Stories - November 9, 2026 by Bob Crittenden

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]]> https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/11/09/3stories-november-9-2026#comments 0 Building Up https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/11/09/building-up Mon, 09 Nov 2026 05:56:11 +0000 https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/11/09/building-up

It is truly fascinating to see how God uses a variety of practices and activities in order to glorify His name. The skills that the Lord has entrusted to you can be tools in His hands to testify to His greatness within you, and can be used to shine the light of Jesus Christ and to reach others with the gospel.

Scripture Passage (ESV): Jude 20-23

Building Up by Bob Crittenden

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]]> https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/11/09/building-up#comments 0 She Said, "Enough" https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/11/06/she-said-enough Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:48:56 +0000 https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/11/06/she-said-enough

I have had several guests on the program recently who have discussed the patterns that God ordains for our lives. One described the seasons of our life as being a “circle.” Another described our life cycles as “spirals,” like a DNA molecule. I admit there are seasons, and that God leads us through those different periods of our lives, and that we can learn from the past season as we traverse perhaps similar paths in another. So, it’s a work in progress. And, I do believe that we can look back, learn from what we’ve experienced, and determine, under the leadership of the Holy Spirit, which direction He would lead us - in ways, I assume, we start all over again. One of those guests used the phrase “from glory to glory.”

Scripture Verses (ESV): 2nd Corinthians 3:18, Ecclesiastes 3:1

She Said, "Enough" by Bob Crittenden

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]]> https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/11/06/she-said-enough#comments 0 Digging Deeper https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/11/05/digging-deeper Thu, 05 Nov 2026 05:49:19 +0000 https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/11/05/digging-deeper

God has opened up to us the riches of His truth - He has given us His inspired, infallible Word, and has provided the Holy Spirit to guide us and bring that word to light. It’s more than just words on a page, God’s words will illuminate our souls and bring truth into the reality of our spirits and our minds. But, in order to go deeper with the Lord, we have to open our our hearts to receive what He is teaching us. Paul prayed that his recipients - which includes us - would come to understand the Scriptures better.

Scripture Passage: Ephesians 1:16-20

Digging Deeper by Bob Crittenden

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]]> https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/11/05/digging-deeper#comments 0 Life on the Ballot https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/11/03/life-on-the-ballot Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:53:17 +0000 https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/11/03/life-on-the-ballot

It is important that we have a predetermined set of criteria, a prism through which we can discern which candidate we should vote for - and that is determined by our Biblical worldview. So, as we say, vote for the candidate who best lines up with your Christian values. That is also true for amendments, such as the one authorizing the Pledge of Allegiance and student-led, student-initiated prayer in schools.

Scripture Passage (ESV): Colossians 3:17, 23

Life on the Ballot by Bob Crittenden

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]]> https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/11/03/life-on-the-ballot#comments 0 3Stories - November 2, 2026 https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/11/02/3stories-november-2-2026 Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:00:00 +0000 https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/11/02/3stories-november-2-2026

Welcome to another edition of 3Stories, featuring three stories of relevance to the Christian community. Here are this week's stories:
* VT parents sue over tuition programs that exclude religious schools.
* Dozens of Christians lose their lives in Ethiopian attacks.
* Mother who protested OR district’s gender policies settles lawsuit.

3Stories - November 2, 2026 by Bob Crittenden

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]]> https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/11/02/3stories-november-2-2026#comments 0 More Euro Faith https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/11/02/more-euro-faith Mon, 02 Nov 2026 05:42:56 +0000 https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/11/02/more-euro-faith

The power of the gospel can penetrate hearts so that people are open to receive Jesus Christ. And, He opens doors in a variety of different ways. But, we can be convinced that He died for all humanity, so that those who call upon His name can be saved and enter into a dynamic relationship with Himself.

Scripture Passage (ESV): Titus 2:11-14

More Euro Faith by Bob Crittenden

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]]> https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/11/02/more-euro-faith#comments 0 Be Careful, Little Eyes https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/10/30/be-careful-little-eyes Fri, 30 Oct 2026 05:44:20 +0000 https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/10/30/be-careful-little-eyes

This weekend, there will be images that will be seen, costumes to be worn, activities in which people will participate, that will glorify evil and perpetuate a culture of fear. That’s why the Church will recommend and even present alternatives to these activities, so that hearts are protected. We have to be careful to take care of what we allow into our minds, so that the enemy is not given an opportunity to work.

Scripture Passage (ESV): Proverbs 4:20-23

Be Careful, Little Eyes by Bob Crittenden

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]]> https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/10/30/be-careful-little-eyes#comments 0 Set on Sharia https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/10/29/set-on-sharia Thu, 29 Oct 2026 05:49:58 +0000 https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/10/29/set-on-sharia

It’s becoming a growing area of concern in our nation - the advancement of the Islamic concept of Sharia law, which is inconsistent with the principles of the U.S. Constitution and has caused unrest, not only the U.S., but other parts of the world, as migration laws have opened the door to those who believe in the establishing of principles based on Islam to govern nations. The Bible talks about those in authority regarding the worth on the individual and governing fairly.

Scripture Passage (ESV): Proverbs 28:2-5

Set on Sharia by Bob Crittenden

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]]> https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/10/29/set-on-sharia#comments 0 Give Honor https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/10/28/give-honor Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:13:28 +0000 https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/10/28/give-honor

I really believe that recognizing people who have exhibited the love of Christ and walked in obedience to Him should be recognized. I think affirmation is a fine art that the Church can participate in so that people will know that their efforts have been seen and made a difference. That’s especially important during Pastor and Staff Appreciation Month, which is celebrated during October, as church members recognize and affirm those who serve in spiritual leadership. And, against the backdrop of the International Day of Prayer for Persecuted Christians on November, 1, we can also recognize the bravery of persecuted Christians and the people and ministries who serve them.

Scripture Passage (ESV): Romans 12:9-10

Give Honor by Bob Crittenden

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]]> https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/10/28/give-honor#comments 0 The War on Prayer https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/10/27/the-war-on-prayer Tue, 27 Oct 2026 06:02:36 +0000 https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/10/27/the-war-on-prayer

Yesterday, I discussed a monument in Great Britain that provides a tribute to the Lord and His faithfulness to answer prayer. That is a faith-building reminder to us to bring our requests, our burdens, our concerns, to God - and to give Him the praise when we see Him answer us. What an amazing opportunity to come before the Maker of heaven and earth and communicate with him!

Scripture Passage (ESV): 1st John 5:14-15

The War on Prayer by Bob Crittenden

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]]> https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/10/27/the-war-on-prayer#comments 0 Answers https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/10/26/answers Mon, 26 Oct 2026 05:50:49 +0000 https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/10/26/answers

We are certainly invited to bring our prayer requests to the Lord, to pray according to the Word, that God’s will might be done for His glory. And, we can ask the question, then: what do we do - how do we respond - when we see the answer? I believe that we should always thank the Lord and maintain that sense of gratitude as we reflect on how He has worked.

Scripture Passage (ESV): Philippians 4:5b-7

Answers by Bob Crittenden

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]]> https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/10/26/answers#comments 0 3Stories - October 26, 2026 https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/10/25/3stories-october-26-2026 Sun, 25 Oct 2026 08:48:27 +0000 https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/10/25/3stories-october-26-2026

This week's edition of "3Stories," highlighting three stories of relevance to the Christian community, includes these stories:
* Christians among those “de-banked,” according to government report.
* Organization facilitating Bible instruction during school hours settles with state of Washington.
* Bad news, (very little) good news scenario for FDA’s abortion pill review.

3Stories - October 26, 2026 by Bob Crittenden

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]]> https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/10/25/3stories-october-26-2026#comments 0 Stumbling Blocks https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/10/23/stumbling-blocks Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:52:55 +0000 https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/10/23/stumbling-blocks

A recent comment by a comedian has received probably outsized attention, but can cause us to think about two important areas of Scripture: the importance of modesty and the admonition to not cause others to stumble. We must always make sure that the way we present ourselves, that we carry ourselves, is reflective of the Holy Spirit within us.

Scripture Passage (ESV): Luke 17:1-2

Stumbling Blocks by Bob Crittenden

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]]> https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/10/23/stumbling-blocks#comments 0 You Bet - NOT https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/10/22/you-bet-not Thu, 22 Oct 2026 05:40:37 +0000 https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/10/22/you-bet-not

Yesterday, I addressed the importance of getting information from trustworthy sources. Believers in Christ should be devoted to getting the truth and disseminating the truth, even to the extent of being discerning about what we share with others. We reject false information and unbiblical behavior. Now, the flow of information has been warped even further because certain companies now encourage people to gamble on outcomes, essentially making their own news.

Scripture Passage (ESV): Proverbs 13:11-14

You Bet - NOT! by Bob Crittenden

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]]> https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/10/22/you-bet-not#comments 0 Devoted to Truth https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/10/21/devoted-to-truth Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:33:09 +0000 https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/10/21/devoted-to-truth

I speak fairly often about making sure that the sources that we go to for information are trusted, and if they claim to be “Christian,” that what they publish is consistent with a Biblical worldview and grounded in truth. 1st John 4 encourages Christians to be very demanding and discerning, and to “test the spirits.” And we should certainly not consume or spread information that is questionable factually and not grounded in reality. Nor, that is transmitted with malicious intent, as we sometimes see with so-called “discernment” blogs.

Scripture Passage (ESV): 2nd Timothy 4:3-5

Devoted to Truth by Bob Crittenden

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]]> https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/10/21/devoted-to-truth#comments 0 Growing Minds in Christ https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/10/20/growing-minds-in-christ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:55:23 +0000 https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/10/20/growing-minds-in-christ

October is recognized as Christian Higher Education Month, and we can take the opportunity to reflect on growing in, as 2nd Peter 3 says, “the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” The Bible tells us in 1st Corinthians 1 that we have “the mind of Christ.” So, the purpose of Christian education is to help students to think Biblically, to develop a Biblical worldview and to develop critical thinking skills so that students can apply those worldview principles to every area of life.

Scripture Passage (ESV): 1st Timothy 4:7-8, 11-12

Growing Minds in Christ by Bob Crittenden

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]]> https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/10/20/growing-minds-in-christ#comments 0 3Stories - October 19, 2026 https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/10/19/3stories-october-19-2026 Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:00:00 +0000 https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/10/19/3stories-october-19-2026

This week's edition of "3Stories," highlighting three stories of relevance to the Christian community, includes these stories:
* A reported 80k gather to pray in Cowboys’ stadium.
* IA City Council meeting Satanic prayer opposed by pastor.
* CA declines to include religious exemption from new LGBTQ law.

3Stories - October 19, 2026 by Bob Crittenden

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]]> https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/10/19/3stories-october-19-2026#comments 0 Faith on Campus: Crawford at Liberty https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/10/19/faith-on-campus-crawford-at-liberty Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:59:44 +0000 https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/10/19/faith-on-campus-crawford-at-liberty

The American campus, by and large, has been a bastion of progressive indoctrination, including secular humanism, cultural Marxism, the promotion of immorality, and as of late, a rise in antisemitism. Throughout the years, it’s been reported about the sheer lack of critical thinking present on some campuses and the proliferation of groupthink. At the expense of culture at large.

Scripture Passage (ESV): 2nd Timothy 4:3-5

Faith on Campus: Crawford at Liberty by Bob Crittenden

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]]> https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/10/19/faith-on-campus-crawford-at-liberty#comments 0 Reflecting Growth https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/10/16/reflecting-growth Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:52:53 +0000 https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/10/16/reflecting-growth

It’s always helpful as a believer to consider how we can grow, how we can be more devoted to Christ, and what He desires to do in and through us. And, we can evaluate to see how He might be charting a course for our future, under the leadership of His Holy Spirit. And, hopefully, a month from now, a year from now, we can see that He has continued that work that He began in you when you first came to know Christ.

Scripture Passage (ESV): Philippians 1:6, 9-11

Reflecting Growth by Bob Crittenden

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]]> https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/10/16/reflecting-growth#comments 0 Short-Term Dip or Long-Term Decline? https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/10/15/short-term-dip-or-long-term-decline Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:49:49 +0000 https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/10/15/short-term-dip-or-long-term-decline

The deviant trends in human sexuality over the past few decades has negatively impacted society and has even infiltrated the Church. We have been placed in the position to confront these trends Biblically, and we recognize that God’s ways are best and His truth is superior. But, there are those that accommodate the world’s ways, leading to enormous pressure on relationships and the consequences of making wrong choices. The Bible warns against the pervasive nature of sexual temptation...

Scripture Passage (ESV): 1st Thessalonians 4:1-5

Short-Term Dip or Long-Term Decline? by Bob Crittenden

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]]> https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/10/15/short-term-dip-or-long-term-decline#comments 0 Elevated Threats https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/10/14/elevated-threats Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:41:47 +0000 https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/10/14/elevated-threats

We live in an extremely dangerous world, it seems, and I believe it is a fulfillment of the signs that Jesus pointed to in Matthew 24, as He spoke of wars and rumors of wars. Not only are countries going to war against one another, but there are actors now that are driven by ideology and commit heinous acts in order to promote it. Sometimes they’re associated with a country, sometimes a group, other times “lone wolves.” But, this is an indicator of the importance of trusting in the Lord, resisting fear, and moving forward in faith, with a sense of urgency.

Scripture Passage (ESV): Matthew 24:3-8

Elevated Threats by Bob Crittenden

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]]> https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/10/14/elevated-threats#comments 0 Forces https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/10/14/forces Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:39:38 +0000 https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/10/14/forces

In whatever field of endeavor we undertake, presumably under the leadership of the Holy Spirit, we are to allow the Scriptures, illuminated by the Spirit to guide us. From the employee in manufacturing, engineering, a variety of trades, to food service to a governmental leader, I believe it is the expectation of Christ to obey Him, to allow Him to order our steps, and seek to glorify His name.

Scripture Passage (ESV): Colossians 3:23-24

Forces by Bob Crittenden

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]]> https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/10/14/forces#comments 0 Over and Over https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/10/12/over-and-over Mon, 12 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0000 https://faithradio.org/blog/2026/10/12/over-and-over

Following the resurrection and ascension of Jesus, there was a sustained period of spiritual growth for the early Church. On the day of Pentecost, the gospel was preached and 3000 were saved. Throughout the book of Acts, we can read how that cycle of proclamation and response contributed to the growth of what we know as the Church. And, our God hasn’t changed - He desires for His Word to be proclaimed and for people to be saved.

Scripture Passage (ESV): Acts 14:1, 6-7, 21-23

Over and Over by Bob Crittenden

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