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How do the sins of my forefathers affect my life?
Understanding Your Spiritual Heritage recognizing the iniquities of your forefathers Looking back to our parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents, we can often trace our physical features, strengths, and weaknesses through the family line. In the same way, we can observe character traits a ...What is iniquity?
Learn to Recognize Iniquity what is iniquity? Iniquity is the inner act of willfulness against God. It involves the attitudes of the heart. Scripture specifically identifies the following iniquities: bitterness (see Acts 8:23), greed (see Acts 8:18–23), lust (Job 31:1–12), and stubbornness (I S ...What is the significance of using different postures in prayer?
Understanding Postures of Prayer let your posture express the attitudes of your heart In the Biblical accounts of prayer, many postures are described. Abraham fell upon his face before God. (See Genesis 17:3, 17.) Moses prayed with his hands outstretched. (See Exodus 9:27–29.) King Solomon knel ...How can the beatitudes help us resolve anger?
Eight Attitudes for Anger Resolution learning to live out the beatitudes In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus discussed the meaning of key points in God’s Law. He began with the topic of anger: Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shall not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall ...Is it important to surrender my use of time to God?
The Secret to Spending Time Wisely learning to value service to others God’s gift of time is a treasure! As I grew up, my parents taught our family to recognize the value of time. My own experience has shown me how fulfilling it is to live in the fear of God and learn to trade the time He gives ...Is memorizing God’s Word worth more than $100,000?
Learning to Value God’s Word Above Riches a testimony from the 2009 National Bible Bee champion $100,000! Really?! I could hardly believe my eyes when I read that this amount of money was the prize for the first-place winner of the 2009 National Bible Bee. What would you do with $100,000? That’ ...Can God soften a heart hardened by disappointment and rebellion?
From Rebellion to Freedom in Christ a young woman’s testimony of God’s transforming grace Even though both of my parents are believers in Jesus Christ and sought to raise my siblings and me in a way that honored God, my life was headed for destruction from an early start. A Death and Disillusio ...Are my fears a signal to surrender to God and wisely steward His good gifts?
From Fear to Faithfulness learning to trust God and take care of His gifts What is the worst thing that could happen to you? As a kid, I remember dreading the chicken pox. When I got older, I began to fear death, car accidents, or robbery. With time, God faithfully addresses our fears, bringing ...How can I motivate my children to learn?
Motivating Children to Learn life experience from a mother of eight In teaching our eight children, I struggle when it comes to “forcing” children to do what they do not want to do. However, I know there are certain things my children need to know, and I am adamant about teaching them those thi ...Is there enough time to do God’s will?
There Is Enough Time in a Day learning to rejoice in God’s sufficient provision of time After living in different cultural situations and working under a wide spectrum of authority structures, I have come to appreciate what God says in Scripture about time management. His approach to scheduling ...Can I trust God to answer prayer and direct my future?
Evidence of God’s Direction a testimony of God’s faithfulness to provide A student desired to learn skills in architecture, but he was unsure if pursuing this skill was God’s will for him. Here he recounts how he is learning that finding God’s will for his life requires trust in taking one step ...Can accountability help me resist temptation?
Combating Temptation With Accountability how a father and sons banded together against the lure of sin There was a time when I gave in to temptations often. I couldn’t find a way to resist them. This pattern continued for a few years, until my dad suggested that each son in our family become an ...How did the centurion’s insights about authority impress Jesus?
Insights Into the Chain of Command accepting a place under authority Jesus once praised a Roman centurion for his faith in Jesus’ authority: “. . . Jesus . . . marveled at him [the centurion], and turned him about, and said unto the people that followed him, I say unto you, I have not found so ...How can I motivate a teen to get to bed early?
Motivating a Teen to Get to Bed Early understand the value of rest and meditation on Scripture Many young people prefer to stay up late and to sleep in late, but these habits are not ones that will lead them to success! Helping teens learn the discipline of getting to bed early and rising early ...How can I motivate a teen to get up early in the morning?
Motivating a Teen to Rise Early learning to make the most of each day Rising early in the morning is one of the most productive disciplines a young person can establish. Help a teen realize what he will gain by getting up early and what he will lose if he habitually sleeps in too late. This dis ...Why is it important to live within my income?
Living Within Your Income a key to financial freedom Learning to live within your income involves recognizing your true needs and practicing contentment when those needs are met. This discipline helps you avoid debt and allows you to share surplus resources with those in need. The temptation to ...What Scriptures address the concept of God’s design?
Key Scriptures on God’s Design keeping God’s Word in our minds Consider the following truths about God’s design in our lives. Memorizing and meditating on these Scriptures will build a foundation of truth in your heart and mind so that you can combat the temptations of inferiority and discourag ...What will strengthen my relationship with my siblings?
Advice on Sibling Relationships tips on sibling harmony Although family relationships are some of the most valuable ties we have, most children and youth struggle to get along with their brothers and sisters. Irritations, competition, quarrelling, and other typical challenges can quickly turn a ...How can I learn to get along with my siblings?
How to Develop Sibling Harmony relational tips for brothers and sisters Can brothers and sisters learn to get along? Can they become best friends? The answer to these questions is, yes! Despite the challenges of maintaining healthy relationships, many families are finding that sibling harmony i ...Why would God answer my prayer with a “no”?
Understand Why God May Say “No” trusting in God’s loving, omniscient response to prayer There are many reasons why God might not respond to prayer with an affirmative answer. He may know that it is not the right time for the fulfillment of your request. He may know that what you desire is not H ...