Someone’s name can say a lot about them and so can someone’s title. Just by hearing “Dr. Ken Stevens,” we know “Doctor” is Ken Stevens’s title. We start to get to know who he is. We know he had the faithfulness and perseverance to study for many years. The titles and attributes God gives Himself… Continue Reading
If we want to effectively tap the resources for the more abundant life, we must find out what is available to us, what God has promised us. There is only one place where we can possibly go to find out what God has available to us and for us: we must go to the Word… Continue Reading
Have you ever been in a difficult situation where you were so worried about the outcome that you couldn’t stop thinking about it? Maybe you asked yourself, “Why is this happening to me?” Sometimes, it can be easy to fall into mental patterns like this. However, becoming preoccupied with our challenges does not get us… Continue Reading
What is the vision that you have for your life? Perhaps at some point you have paused to consider what you want your life to look like. Perhaps you thought about the things you would like to accomplish, where you would like to be, or the impact you want to make in the lives of… Continue Reading
When you take on a tangible, physical obstacle that stands in your way, what standard do you rely on to measure success? If you face a physical challenge or hazard, how do you know you can overcome it? God’s standard is simple: all things are possible for the one who believes His promises. Our belief… Continue Reading
When I rely upon myself to get a task done, it may or may not get completed. There are times that I am willing to do something but not able to do it, and vice versa. God, unlike man, always has both the ability and the willingness to meet any need according to what He… Continue Reading
During my time in our ministry’s leadership training program, I was asked to coordinate the preparation of a special dinner for over fifty people to celebrate the American holiday of Thanksgiving. There were twelve dishes to prepare and a large, diverse team assigned to the work. Each member of the team had a different level… Continue Reading
“Can I come in?” a quiet voice asked me through my bedroom door. Once I opened it, my sister wordlessly walked past me and sat on the floor in a space against the wall. “Is everything OK?” Her only response was a small “Mm-hmm.” This was a common scene growing up in my childhood home.… Continue Reading
A name is that by which a person or thing is made known—it describes, defines, or declares them. This is certainly true for the names or titles of God used in the Bible. Each name declares or describes a different aspect or characteristic of Him. God uses the title Jehovah to show the Lord in… Continue Reading
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