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
“There’s no way I can take the class,” I told my household fellowship coordinator when I first considered registering for our ministry’s Foundational Class. My work hours would not fit with the class schedule, especially on Sundays, when I was always scheduled to work. He encouraged me not to limit what God could do for… Continue Reading
Traveling one hundred miles does not seem too challenging with our modern means of transportation powered by electricity, gasoline engines, or even jet fuel. But a few years ago I chose to ride my bicycle one hundred miles, powered by me. After completing eighty miles, pedaling for approximately five hours, I was starting to realize… Continue Reading
I remember the first time I read the registration card for the foundational Biblical research class offered by our ministry. One of the class benefits stood out to me above all of the rest: I could learn how to overcome doubt, worry, and fear. As a young college student, I had many questions about life.… Continue Reading
When I was growing up, my mom would repeatedly say to us children, “Think before you speak!” We didn’t always speak words that were helpful and a blessing to each other. She would encourage us to consider the impact of our words before we spoke them. This is a great principle to apply in life.… Continue Reading
I have vivid memories of my father waking my brothers and me up in the morning when I was a young boy. He would walk in our room, turn on the lights, and call out to us cheerfully, “Rise and shine, boys!” It was a very effective technique. We definitely needed his help because some… Continue Reading
“The committee will come to order!” the chairman called out as the sound of the banging gavel rang through the room. I was observing a legislative committee meeting in a hotly contested debate. Each person who spoke was passionate about his position. Soon people were beginning to talk overtop of each other, and I could… Continue Reading