According to the prosperity principle of giving and receiving, when we give bountifully with love and cheerfulness—out of a heart of thankfulness—we receive God’s bountiful blessings. Luke 6:38:Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure… Continue Reading
Doing activities with friends has always helped me be consistent, whether it was working out, cooking, or playing sports or games. The camaraderie and fellowship with people who share a mutual interest have encouraged me to be faithful. It is the same with thinking and acting on God’s Word. When we surround ourselves with believers… Continue Reading
It was a brisk, fall day on the grounds of Camp Gunnison—The Way Family Ranch. The sun was at its peak, and there was not a cloud in the sky. I stood at the end of the North Pasture, resting against the fence. I breathed in deeply, taking in the beauty of God’s design: the… Continue Reading
We are light-givers in the world. We are God’s luminaries to reflect the brilliance and radiance of God and His Word (Philippians 2:15,16). When we speak His Word, we are imparting spiritual light and life to others, thus making a difference in their lives. Matthew 5:16:Let your light so shine before men, that they may… Continue Reading
Have you ever wondered if your life really makes a difference to those around you? I remember in high school my fellow classmates would tell me that there was something different about me; that I wasn’t like them and they couldn’t figure me out. Well, I didn’t realize it at the time, but it was… Continue Reading
When I was a young child, my mother wanted me to learn how to fish as a practice and lesson in patience. A large part of fishing in a pond, as I learned, is watching and waiting. You must be attentive or you might miss the fish biting at your hook. Or even worse, your… Continue Reading
It was the second time our son would need surgery and almost the same surgery he had a couple of years ago. As we got the news, these were some of the first thoughts that ran through my mind: “Surgery again? Why? Did the previous doctor not do a good job? Did we not believe… Continue Reading
God is present in our lives every moment of the day, whether we recognize it or not. As we acknowledge Him in all our ways, He will direct our paths (Proverbs 3:6). How blessed we are as we stay constantly aware of His presence in our lives. Practicing the presence of God is one step… Continue Reading
Life can be challenging. Many times, we may ask ourselves, Why is this happening to me? There is a great record in the Bible of a young man who faced challenging situations. His name was Joseph. Studying Joseph’s example, we will see that we can overcome adversity when we think the things of God’s Word;… Continue Reading
God’s Word and the accomplished works of Jesus Christ have set us free from every prison—physically, mentally, and spiritually. Ephesians 4:8:Wherefore he saith, When he [Christ] ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men. While this is an accomplished reality for the believer, mental prisons can still surround us in… Continue Reading