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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 ...What is financial freedom?
Understanding Financial Freedom discover God’s plan for money True financial freedom involves understanding and applying God’s principles for handling money. God’s Word mentions money more than eight hundred times—God is serious about teaching us the right way to handle money. Be warned: The ch ...How can I accept ten unchangeable things that I did not choose?
Accepting Ten Unchangeable Traits building trust in your Designer There are some things about yourself that you can change, such as your attitudes, behavior, and personal neatness. You cannot change other things, such as your physical features, family heritage, and time in history. What you can ...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 reclaim areas of my life that I surrendered to Satan?
Regaining Surrendered Ground repentance and restoration after the bondage of sin We are told in Ephesians 4:27 not to “give place to the devil.” The word place refers to an area of jurisdiction. In warfare, opposing sides gain jurisdictional area whenever ground is surrendered. The context of E ...How can I overcome a struggle with negative, pessimistic thoughts?
Overcome Negative Thoughts think on what is true, honest, just, pure, and lovely Many people are tempted in this area, but Scripture tells us, “In thy [God’s] presence is fullness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures forevermore” (Psalm 16:11). We can be confident that the Lord wants u ...How can I get my siblings to cooperate when I ask them to do something?
Work Under Your Authorities When someone is ordered to do a task rather than asked to do it, there is an instinctive reaction to the request because of an inherent resistance to expending energy. However, the reaction also can come in response to being given an order by someone who is not in au ...How can I gain victory over impure thoughts?
How to Conquer Impure Thoughts find victory in and through Christ Jesus Many Christians are discouraged because they are unable to conquer impure habits. Impure habits are a by-product of impure thoughts, and only as the battle is won in the thought life will there be hope of victory over impur ...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 ...