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 dad taught me how to become a self-sufficient man. He had started out with very little—in fact, our first home was a small one-room house—and he went on to become a successful business owner. He believed that when the going got tough you just needed to work hard to… Continue Reading
“Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord….” These are beautiful words to those who love God and country. Psalms 33:12 promises blessings to the nation that worships and serves God. Does this promise from the Old Testament still apply to our nations today? The answer is a resounding yes! God’s blessings are abundantly… Continue Reading
In the rain forest of central Africa, the Mongo people, the tribe I come from, have the saying “The sun never goes down without being seen.” Even when the sky there is overcast all day, the sun always comes out for at least a few minutes before it goes down. Figuratively, it’s a saying to… Continue Reading
Can you remember a time when someone showed you kindness, and it changed your whole day? Or, do you remember someone who helped you through a difficult situation by their love and encouragement? How about a time when mercy was extended to you, and this inspired you to make changes for the better in your… Continue Reading
Why worry when you can pray? I heard someone ask that rhetorical question a few years ago, and it is still worth asking today. As we face life’s challenges, we may be tempted to worry and have anxiety, but we can always choose to pray, believing God to meet our every need. Philippians 4:6 and… Continue Reading
Have you ever been presented with a new challenge in life in which your initial reaction was that you did not feel qualified to handle the challenge? Perhaps you were even tempted to allow fear to dictate how you would respond. I must admit I’ve been in that situation at times in my life. To… Continue Reading
I was raised in a good home with good parents who gave me the best upbringing they knew to give. They taught me manners, and one lesson I continue to be thankful for is to avoid using certain four-letter words. One of those four-letter words was “can’t.” The person who says he can and the… Continue Reading
It is 5:30 a.m. My room is still dark except for the bright red numbers on the digital alarm clock above my bed. It’s quiet. I love this moment when I can ease into my day by speaking in tongues. I’m thankful God made it so simple to praise Him and pray perfectly. Slowly, at… Continue Reading