When I was a young boy, anytime my siblings and I received gifts, either on our birthdays or at the holidays, my mother made sure that we recorded each gift and from whom we received it. Then within a short time period, we were responsible to send a note of appreciation and thanks to the… Continue Reading
In my hometown where I grew up, everyone knew each other and spent time together. We would enjoy neighborhood cookouts, picnics, and ice cream socials each year. Our home was a place where neighbors, friends, and relatives could come to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. My parents were loving and kind. They always looked… Continue Reading
In 1971 the Founding President of The Way International, Dr. Victor Paul Wierwille, was inspired to set in motion an idea first employed by the Lord Jesus Christ: to send forth believers to speak and minister the Word of God in selected communities. Year after year committed believers, volunteering their time and energy, came to… Continue Reading
Have you ever climbed up to a higher elevation so that you could gain a broader perspective? I vividly recall a cool, crisp morning several years ago during our second year of in-residence Way Corps training. My wife and I double-checked our backpacks to make sure we had all the items needed for the dynamic… Continue Reading
In our economic cultures today, many people are challenged to make ends meet. The cost of basic necessities continues to increase, and their finances may become stretched tight. Often they become fearful and then begin entangling themselves in things of the world to maintain their standard of living. How can the disciple avoid this downward… Continue Reading
“Every morning millions of people get off to the wrong start!” proclaims a television commercial. The ad then goes on to promote their brand of coffee to get the day off to the right start. With or without coffee, starting the day in the right way is an important issue in our fast-paced culture. This… Continue Reading
I will always remember the first time that someone shared with me about keeping God as my first priority and how making the decision to put God first blessed my life abundantly! Matthew 6:33: But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. I… Continue Reading
In The Life-style of a Believer, Dr. Victor Paul Wierwille wrote, “One of the greatest activating principles of human life is the motivation to serve. The principle of service is more powerful than that of financial rewards…. Men who hear the ‘call of God’ most clearly are most likely to easily justify the sacrifice they… Continue Reading
It has been estimated that the average human being has approximately fifty thousand thoughts a day. That’s a lot of thoughts! Thoughts instantly begin from the moment we wake up—thoughts about how we feel, the day ahead, our responsibilities, people we love, problems to solve, and so on. What we see, hear, taste, touch, and… Continue Reading
“It is the absolute will of God for every person to be released from every prison or fetter which encases and binds.” This opening sentence from chapter 1 of The Bible Tells Me So, by Victor Paul Wierwille, is a profound statement that deserves careful consideration. Let’s look at God’s Word to see how we… Continue Reading