I have many times heard how singers “made something their own.” They took a song that had already been done before and put their own personal touch on it; they “made it their own.” At times you may hear Christians say that you have to “make the Word of God your own.” Let’s explore what… Continue Reading
Have you ever heard someone say that God is testing them? I have, but is that what His Word says? God’s Word tells us that He tempts no one (James 1:13). I John 1:5 tells us that “God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.” God lovingly reassures us that when we… Continue Reading
When I was growing up, our family faithfully went to church every Sunday. But even though we did, I still did not know much about my heavenly Father—what He was like or what He wanted for my life. A friend once asked me if I believed in God. I answered yes, but in reality, I… Continue Reading
I’ve worked with lots of young people in what’s called a helping profession. My role has included providing an empathetic ear and helping many of these young people navigate life challenges. One of the common themes that I’ve heard from many was a struggle with self-confidence. Regardless of talent, physical appearance, accomplishments, or kindness from… Continue Reading
Several years ago, I had the opportunity to be a part of one of our ministry’s outreach programs. This program afforded me great opportunities to reach out to a wide group of people that were seeking the truths of God’s Word. It really hit my heart that I was able to see the impact of… Continue Reading
While at The Way International Headquarters for an event, a Way Corps minister came up to me to thank me for encouraging my two adult children to be there on Staff. I shared how much they had grown and how blessed they were, and how I was thankful that they were surrounded by such wonderful… Continue Reading
Bitterness is one prison that can mentally enslave us. It is always destructive and never constructive. It keeps us focused on past negatives and prevents us from claiming a future bright with the promises of God. We learn that we can overcome bitterness in Ephesians 4:31. Ephesians 4:31:Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and… Continue Reading
Our loving, tenderhearted heavenly Father wants us to live abundantly. One category of abundant living is our relationships with our loved ones—those in our earthly families as well as fellow believers. What do we do if we are offended by the behavior of one of these loved ones? How do we handle situations like this?… Continue Reading
When we were born again, we were born into a wonderful family in which we are sons of God (I John 3:1). In this family, we each have Christ in us, and being filled with holy spirit, we have the God-given ability to love with the love of God (Romans 5:5). Living God’s love is… Continue Reading
As a child, I wondered about the vastness of the night sky, and how and why there were so many stars. My questions were not answered until I took our ministry’s Foundational Class, and consequently, I began to appreciate the majesty and power of my heavenly Father. He is the God of glory, Whose majesty… Continue Reading