In the Eastern lands, a signet was an object of great meaning and importance. Every household had a signet or seal, which was engraved with distinctive markings. A person in authority used the signet or seal to make an impression in wax or clay upon letters, documents, and other objects to be sealed. The signet… Continue Reading
In I Corinthians 13:4, God’s Word tells us that “Charity suffereth long….” This word “charity” can be understood as the love of God in the renewed mind in manifestation: it is God’s love as it is manifested by the born-again believer. One of the characteristics of God’s love that we can evidence to others is… Continue Reading
It is God’s will that we are in the world, but not of it. To choose the Word’s way over the world’s way has been man’s responsibility through the ages. And it’s in His Word that God constantly clarifies for His people how to live the Word’s way. Though there are many great examples of… Continue Reading
In the early 1830s in Bristol, England, a young man by the name of George Müller set out on a mission to prove to himself and to others the goodness and faithfulness of God. A biography of his life and work with the orphanages he started is set forth in the book George Müller: Delighted… Continue Reading
In Bible times wealth was represented by silver and gold and physical belongings or material wealth, such as cattle, horses, and sheep. Today most people still think of wealth in terms of money or physical belongings. In Palestine, where the Israelites lived, there was very little mining of precious metals, as we see from Corswant’s… Continue Reading
I Corinthians 13 has been referred to as perhaps the greatest chapter in the whole Word of God when it comes to putting into practice the greatness of the new birth and living the Mystery in a practical way. This chapter describes God’s love as manifested by the believer. It is beautifully set in the… Continue Reading
The ability to rest—to be relaxed, confident, and assured—in the midst of our many responsibilities and activities is a key aspect in the more abundant life that Jesus Christ came to give. Spiritually, we already have God’s rest through the finished work of our Lord Jesus Christ. We can rest because the work is done.… Continue Reading
There are many keys and principles to building fearless living. There is, however, a fundamental principle to living fearlessly. This principle is being spiritually minded upon the Word of God. We become spiritually minded by changing our focus—from the power and authority of the world and the circumstances of life to the power and authority… Continue Reading
Throughout the Bible, God gives many examples and promises of His abundance and power. One of these promises is for His people to live restfully and peacefully. In Genesis, God Himself set the precedent of resting. After He had finished His work on the sixth day, He rested on the seventh day (Genesis 2:2). This… Continue Reading
I have a picture of our daughter from a family vacation that I enjoy looking at because I can see she was having the time of her life. God desires for us to have the time of our lives every day by manifesting His abundance in every way—body, soul, and spirit. He wants us to… Continue Reading