The highest point on the face of the earth is Mount Everest. It is in the highest chain of mountains in the world—the Himalayas—between China and Nepal. It peaks at 29,035 feet, which totals five and one-half miles. The imagery of Mount Everest may help us grasp an understanding of the highest point we can… Continue Reading
Job, Noah, Elijah, Abraham and Sarah, Joseph, Esther, Daniel, Moses, Joshua, Mary, Jesus Christ—these men and women all stood for God but faced seemingly insurmountable challenges. Despite all odds, however, they waxed valiant to achieve victory because they strengthened themselves in the Lord God. David is also a vivid example of a believer who stood… Continue Reading
Have you ever been inspired by an ordinary person doing extraordinary things? Perhaps someone had mastered a skill you admired. Recently I watched a television program about a man who had some physical limitations. Not only had he figured out how to do everyday tasks easily, but he was accomplishing things that I haven’t dreamed… Continue Reading
One of my desires is to sit through the foundational class on The Way of Abundance and Power as often as possible. As a disciple in the household of The Way, I always treasure those times to hear the Word and to fellowship with other like-minded believers. As I’ve made this desire a priority, I… Continue Reading
Our God is all love and all good—always! Throughout His written Word, God declares to us His goodness. Psalms 107:8 and 9: Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men! For he satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness.… Continue Reading
Life is so much bigger, so much richer and more exciting, when we study and know God’s Word, when we recognize our position in Christ as sons of God, and when we are aware of His presence—that He is in us and with us every moment. We know that we are God’s children and that… Continue Reading
In this series on the renewed mind, we are looking at four practical steps to renewing our minds. We want to be transformed as Romans 12 directs, by the renewing of our minds. Romans 12:1 and 2: I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice,… Continue Reading
When I was a child, my sisters and I played a board game called Chutes and Ladders. The board has one hundred numbered squares on it, ten rows of ten. The object of the game is to advance from square 1 to square 100—and whoever reaches square 100 first wins! To play, you spin a… Continue Reading
I opened the top section of the refrigerator, and there it was—my favorite ice cream, chocolate-almond chip. I had worked hard all day in the summer’s heat on the farm, and that ice cream would be just the perfect treat at the end of a long day. Did I hesitate? Did I pause to consider… Continue Reading
At the time of the new birth, the believer is given the gift of holy spirit. This gift is given by God so that through His power and His spiritual help we may grow to be more like Christ. The key to bringing that spiritual power into evidence is set forth in Romans, chapter 12.… Continue Reading