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Can I be free from lust?
Find Freedom From Lust victory is possible through Jesus Christ Sin in our lives is similar to a ring in a bull’s nose. Just as the ring empowers the owner to lead the bull around at his own will, so Satan is able to lead us wherever he pleases when we allow sin to stay in our lives. When we si ...Can a hopeless marriage be restored?
Marriage Restoration: No Wasted Pain learning to live in the grip of the Father’s love In August of 2006, I came to the point of desperation in my marriage. I felt no hope for experiencing the marriage that I wanted and that I felt God wanted for Ron and me—a marriage that honored Him. We had j ...Why did God allow me to be raised in a non-Christian home?
The following testimony was given by a man who attended a counseling course and shared insights he found when he asked the question, “Why did God let a bad thing happen?” I came to know the Lord Jesus Christ at the age of 16. One of the first things I realized was that our home was not a Christ ...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 ...What are the four levels of friendship?
Friendship understanding four levels of friendship Friendships are important to God because of the tremendous influence they hold over our lives. We often make many decisions based on the counsel of friends, and through friendship, we can significantly impact the lives of others. Therefore it i ...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 ...How did God use the suffering Joseph experienced?
How Suffering Prepared a Leader the story of Joseph How would you respond if your family despised you so much that they arranged for you to be sold to a slave trader? How would you feel if your boss, whom you had faithfully served with impeccable integrity, was quick to believe a lie about you ...How can I use questions to develop friendships?
Deepen Friendships Through Creative Questions sharpening conversational skills One key to beginning and building friendships is the ability to ask good questions. By learning to use questions as tools for getting to know others, you’ll learn to be at ease during conversations. Discern the appro ...How can I use questions as tools to discern God's direction in courtship?
Ask Insightful Questions Before and During Courtship tools to help you discern God’s will Each courtship will be unique, because people and situations are unique. However, in every courtship, both individuals and families should seek God’s direction through: Insights from the Word of God. Fer ...How can I help my children accept themselves?
Leading Your Children to Self-Acceptance building trust in your Designer Practicing self-acceptance is a key to teaching children to accept themselves. When your children see that you accept God’s design, they will be more likely to trust God too. Demonstrate Love and Acceptance Evaluate your a ...How does courtship work?
How Does Courtship Work? concepts to consider for a successful courtship Every individual, family, and situation is unique, and therefore, the process of each courtship is unique. What worked well for one couple might not be the best choice for another couple. The concepts presented here are he ...What commitments should I make before considering marriage?
Basic Commitments to Make Before Considering Marriage three foundational decisions to strengthen moral purity To avoid the trap of moral failure, every son and daughter should make three basic commitments long before he or she is ready to consider marriage. The goal of these commitments is to g ...How can I understand and apply Scripture?
Understand and Apply Scripture live according to the Word of God All Scripture must be diligently studied and accurately applied. The Bible says, “Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing [expounding correctly] the word of truth” (II Ti ...How can I benefit from my problems?
We all want quick solutions to our problems. We want to be free of the pressure caused by problems and conflicts, but God wants to use that pressure to lead us to spiritual maturity. We need to learn to see life from God’s perspective and ask ourselves, what benefits are possible? Receive More ...How does God work through the birth, death, and fulfillment of a vision?
The Birth, Death, and Fulfillment of a Vision three aspects of the ways of God The way in which God interacts with each of His children is in perfect harmony with basic principles found in Scripture. This interaction often involves the birth of a vision, the death of a vision, and the fulfillme ...What are the basic facts about courtship?
Courtship: The Basics who, what, when, where, how, and why WHO participates in courtship? An unmarried man The unmarried woman to whom God has drawn his heart Both sets of parents Other Godly counselors and family members may be invited to offer insight as both families seek to discern the ...How can I have closer fellowship with my father?
Request Protection and Accountability The strongest innate tendency of a man is the instinct to protect. Men will fight to protect that which they love and for which they are responsible. Tell your father that you need his protection. Ask him to protect you in specific ways, such as holding you ...What is a "rhema"?
What Is a “Rhema”? Scripture for personal application Logos—The Word of God There are two primary Greek words that describe Scripture which are translated word in the New Testament. The first, logos, refers principally to the total inspired Word of God and to Jesus, Who is the living Logos. Bib ...What are five basic life roles?
Understanding Five Life Roles become a successful person, provider, proclaimer, partner, parent There are five basic roles in life that each person can fulfill or help others fulfill. These life roles include being a mature person, a skilled provider, an effective proclaimer of truth, a loving ...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 ...