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How can I get rich?
Two Ways to Get Riches beware of the way that leads to destruction When it comes to getting rich, many people are advised to do whatever it takes to get what they want. Instead of patiently handling their affairs with integrity, they hastily overcome obstacles with deceit and corruption in an e ...What are the common characteristics of givers?
The Common Traits of Givers learn about the characteristics of those with the spiritual gift of giving Following are some traits commonly observed in those who have the motivational spiritual gift of giving. These traits can be used to benefit others, or they can be misused and thereby cause di ...What is the spiritual gift of giving?
Giving: A Spiritual Gift the characteristics of a motivational gift A Christian’s motivational spiritual gift represents what God does in him to shape his perspective on life and motivate his words and actions. Romans 12:3–8 describes “basic motivations,” which are characterized by inherent qua ...Why should I keep thorough financial records?
The Benefits of Using an Accounting System why it is worthwhile to keep financial records Maintaining an effective accounting system is an investment in your future and in the welfare of your family. It equips you to be an excellent steward of the resources God entrusts to you and helps you acc ...How can I maximize my home’s potential to be a hospitality center?
Home: A Hospitality Center welcoming family, friends, and neighbors In Scripture, we are challenged to be “given to hospitality” (Romans 12:13). This focus begins with an attitude of welcome and generosity in the heart, which affects how we interact with people in every setting, including when ...How can I maximize my home’s potential to be a learning center?
Home: A Learning Center teach your children God’s commands, basic skills, and life perspectives Wherever people are, learning happens. The home is an especially important place of learning, because there children learn basic facts about life and about interaction with others. Learn to make the ...How can my wife’s counsel benefit my life?
Heeding the Cautions of Your Wife listen to your wife’s counsel When God designed the roles of husband and wife, He fashioned the wife as a helpmeet for her husband. Among other gifts, God often grants the wife an alertness and discernment that He may not initially give to the husband. God said ...What are the symptoms of slothfulness?
Symptoms of Slothfulness recognize the development of a sluggard God knows our hearts, and He warns us to guard them with diligence: “Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life” (Proverbs 4:23). We should be alert to signs of slothfulness and reject the temptation t ...What is the principle of ownership?
The Principle of Ownership keys to understanding irritations and resolving anger and worry The Biblical principle of ownership involves recognizing that all things ultimately belong to God, that He entrusts us with resources and responsibilities to steward for His glory, and that yielding our p ...How can I get in the habit of leading my family in devotions?
Making Family Devotions a Reality a father takes the responsibility to lead For years I wanted to consistently lead my family in times in God’s Word, teaching my children Biblical truths and instilling in them a love for my heavenly Father. I wanted to confidently fulfill my responsibilities an ...How can I meditate on Scripture?
How to Meditate on Scripture letting the Word of God dwell in our lives The words of Scripture are living words. (See Hebrews 4:12.) They contain eternal wisdom held in the shell of human words. God wants us to “break open” these human words and begin to discover the rich wealth of personal app ...How should I study to find the meaning of God's Word?
Discover Scripture’s Meaning research God’s Word to gain key insights A key to engrafting God’s Word into our lives is deepening our understanding of it by studying passages of Scripture, understanding the meanings of root words, and considering cross-references and historical data. Scriptural ...What is a Scripture Meditation Worksheet?
How to Use a Scripture Meditation Worksheet document your studies and insights into God’s Word The Scripture Meditation Worksheet is a tool you can use in your study of God’s Word. It provides a place to document your questions, word studies, cross-references, insights, and applications of a pa ...How do you respond when a child faces prolonged physical challenges?
Encountering the Unexpected: Physical Challenges facing ongoing medical needs and finding God in the midst of pain My wife and I began our marriage with excitement, looking forward to serving together through an evangelistic ministry in prisons. All options seemed wide open, and with the birth ...How can we show love to the poor like Jesus did?
Sharing Jesus’ Love With the Poor honoring people who are extra special to God Our family was privileged to invest seven years in a Muslim country in northern Africa. As we assisted translators there and discipled those who became Christians, we were constantly humbled and saw God’s hand at wor ...How can I maintain an orderly home?
In the Muddle of a Mess keys for organizing the home The house was a mess. The kids had made toy creations with the babysitter the night before, and now they were strung from one end of the house to the other, awaiting my admiration. The girls’ new Christmas dolls had joined us for school and w ...How can I encourage my child?
Keys to Encouraging Your Children invest in your relationships We have found several ways to encourage our children. Show Unconditional Love “Receive ye one another, as Christ also received us to the glory of God" (Romans 15:7). As parents, we have found that it is important to accept our chil ...Do I view children as God's gifts?
Receiving Precious Gifts learning to rejoice in God’s gift of children In 2003, our home was filled with growing children. Things were always in motion—children playing, fighting, enjoying the freshness of life, and getting into mischief. Our oldest daughter was nine while the youngest of our s ...How can I write a powerful testimony?
How to Write a Four-Part Testimony communicating how God has worked in your life No one else has had the unique set of experiences that God has given to you. However, many people have had similar experiences and will identify with your problems, because “there hath no temptation taken you but s ...What can make my testimony more effective?
Tips for Writing a Four-Part Testimony guidelines to keep in mind as you share with others Here are a few basic guidelines to keep in mind when writing your own four-part testimony. 1. Have the right motive. The motive of your life testimony should be to glorify God, not yourself or your experi ...