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What are the commands of Christ?
49 Commands of Christ words to live by Jesus said, “If ye love me, keep my commandments” (John 14:15). Keeping the commands of Jesus begins with recognizing what they are. The following is a collection of 49 of Jesus’ commands. As you read through them, ask God to help you observe these words, ...What does God promise to those who keep Christ’s commands?
Rewards for Keeping the Commands of Christ treasures to reap when living by the words of Jesus When we keep—that is, observe, remember, and apply—the commands of Jesus Christ, Scripture explains that many rewards will follow. God will love us and reveal Himself to us. “He that hath my commandm ...Did Jesus Christ yield personal rights?
Christ’s Example of Yielding Rights learning from Jesus’ surrender to God Through His life, death, and resurrection, Jesus Christ gives us a striking example of complete obedience and surrender to God. In the Book of Philippians, we read that although Jesus was equal with God, He humbled Himsel ...Did Jesus deal with difficult unchangeable features?
Christ’s Unchangeable Features God’s design in the life of Christ Unchangeable features such as family, ethnicity, and time in history have a great influence in our lives. Sometimes these characteristics are difficult to accept. They can bring challenges into our lives and cause others to reje ...How does God speak?
Hear God’s Voice how does God speak? People everywhere yearn to hear God’s voice. Is God speaking to us? Is it possible to hear His voice? Does God want us to hear His voice? How does God speak? How are we to listen? God is speaking, and we can hear His voice. Christianity is a relationship; ev ...What is the most important key in strengthening family relationships?
Strengthening Family Relationships discover the keys of prayer and love All too often, God’s people lose generation after generation to the distractions and cares of this life, bringing up children who leave faith behind as they reach adulthood. We want our children to continue on in the faith. ...Is there such a thing as a "perfect" family?
The Myth of the Perfect Family overcoming the dangers of comparison Do you ever feel the pressure of comparing your family with others and realizing that you do not measure up to what you see? We all have dreams of what our ideal family life would be. Sometimes these are prompted by “model” fam ...Is the New Age movement a pathway to God?
From Darkness Into Light deliverance from the deception of New Age thinking On January 1, 1983, Marci and I posted our New Year’s resolutions on the wall. We had set goals in several areas of our lives: business, personal growth, family, etc. At the very bottom of our list we added, “get to kno ...How can I survive homeschooling?
The Key to Homeschool Survival running the race with patience When we first heard about ATI, we were thrilled! Then we saw the brochure. That well-groomed, happy faced family sitting around a table. The children busily doing schoolwork together. Mom and Dad looking composed and in control. Tha ...How does God want me to respond to suffering?
Keys to Discovering the Benefits of Suffering how to obey four “impossible” commands When we face disappointment and pain, how can we continue to trust God, give Him thanks, and choose to rejoice always? Sometimes it seems impossible to obey the commands God gives us in His Word. However, as Go ...Why did God allow me to be lonely?
A woman shares some of the benefits she experienced because God allowed her to suffer with the challenges of loneliness. 1. God used it to turn my attention to Himself. God used my childhood loneliness to turn my attention to Himself and to seek out His friendship first and foremost. My intimat ...What role does character development play in my life?
Character Qualities transformation into the character of Christ The Greek word for character is charakter. It is translated in Scripture as the “express image.” According to The Complete Word Study Dictionary New Testament, the word “originally denoted an engraver or engraving tool. Later it me ...What should I do if an authority asks me to do wrong?
When Asked to Do Wrong responding to authorities when you cannot follow their direction Has your boss ever asked you to do something that you think is wrong? Have your parents asked you to do something wrong? What should you do? Instead of going along with it to keep the peace or quitting in an ...How can I accept less exciting times in life?
Resting in the Master’s Hands learning to thrive in God’s will When I was younger, I dreamed of doing something important with my life. When ATI newsletters arrived in the mail, I pored over the pictures of smiling young people involved in exciting ministry opportunities, and I longed to be in ...