When I was a child we played a game called tetherball, in which a tether, or length of rope, is connected to the top of a pole, and a ball is attached at the end of the rope. We would stand on either side of the pole and hit the ball in opposite directions. Seeing… Continue Reading
God’s will is for every one of us to be released today from any physical or mental prison that may be holding us. Health challenges, such as chronic illness, unexpected sickness, or a diagnosed disease, are examples of things that can bind us physically and mentally. We have imperfect and corruptible bodies that are at… Continue Reading
It is absolutely God’s will that we are freed from every prison or fetter which encases and binds. Prisons are not only made of bars of steel. Many times, we have mental prisons that we need release from. How do we break free and experience God’s will for our lives? God’s Word gives us the… Continue Reading
In my home, I have several house plants that bring me much delight. I take care to see that they are planted in good soil, and I water them regularly. Why? Because they need the nutrients in the soil and plenty of clean water to grow and flourish and produce fruit. Their root systems bring… Continue Reading
As believers, we want to grow spiritually, and God wants this for us too. God never leaves us without the resources we need to grow. As a loving heavenly Father, He includes clear instruction in His Word. We will look at three steps in God’s Word that will help us grow spiritually. Receiving God’s Word… Continue Reading
As a believing husband and father, I have a deep desire to see my family experience the full impact of God’s love, power, and protection. Having seen God’s Word work in my life when I’ve applied its principles, I am eager to see my family reap the results of increasing in the knowledge of God.… Continue Reading
Have you ever wanted to pursue something of importance but were hindered by obstacles, including what others might say or think? There is a man in the Bible named Zacchaeus who had something to pursue—he wanted to see Jesus. And he was not deterred by obstacles or by what others might say or think. He… Continue Reading
The first recorded words that God uttered, in Genesis 1:3, are “Let there be light.” From God’s Word, we learn the importance of light—both physical light and spiritual light. The greatness of all that God ever did and ever will do between the time of Genesis 1:3 and Revelation 22:5 is to make light available… Continue Reading
Do you want the works that you do to consistently produce good results, results that indicate who you are as a child of God? This is available. Colossians 1:10:That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful [bearing fruit, or results] in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of… Continue Reading
“What do you think it means to be a good person?” my friend asked me one day. I was stunned. It was such a simple question, yet I didn’t know how to answer it. I had just told him that I didn’t care to learn about God and His Word; I just wanted to be… Continue Reading