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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 ...Is hospitality a calling for every Christian?
Hospitality the value of opening your home to others Have you ever caught yourself saying, “Your family really has the gift of hospitality”? I used to see hospitality as a gift or calling that others had, but that I did not. For years I saw my home as my castle—a place for seclusion and relaxat ...If I'm focused on my husband's perceived failures, how can I walk in obedience to God?
Lists, Lessons, and Lasting Love a wife shares her journey of rebuilding a marriage Do you have a list? Not one of those “honey-do” lists of what we would like to have done around the house, like fixing the dripping faucet or cleaning the garage. I’m talking about a list of your husband’s failu ...What are the blessings of caring for aging parents?
The Adventure of Honoring a Father receiving the blessing of honoring parents For thirty one years, Las Vegas was my home. That’s where I met my wife and where our children were born. We were familiar with the city and had an abundance of friends and relatives there, but in 2001, God placed a d ...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 do I prepare for my children’s courtships?
Courtship: A Father’s Role guiding children through the journey of finding a life partner God has given my wife and I four lovely daughters. When the time was right, they each learned about the concepts of courtship, and they signed a commitment to uphold Biblical concepts of courtship in relat ...How does God bring two young people from friendship to marriage?
From Friendship to Marriage God’s love displayed in the growth of a relationship The following story is the account of how my wife, Sarah, and I grew to know and love each other. Even more, it is the story of how our relationships with our heavenly Father grew through our commitment to wait on ...Is it worth it to stand alone in the business world?
How a Businessman Chose to “Stand Alone” a man sacrificed financial gain because of his conviction William*, a Christian man who owned a motel, had established his business on certain convictions. Among them was his conviction not to sell or serve alcohol on his property. One day William receiv ...Should little children be taught how to stand alone?
How a Young Girl Chose to “Stand Alone” a nine-year-old wisely rejected exposure to the occult Ashley* was invited to a friend’s home for a slumber party, along with eighteen other nine-year-old girls. She joyfully accepted the invitation and then went to the party. However, as the party began, ...Can little children stand alone for what is right?
How a Young Boy Chose to “Stand Alone” a first-grader rejected evil and upheld righteousness A first-grade boy was in a public school classroom with twenty-eight other children. When the Halloween season arrived, the teacher and the class thought that it would be fun to color pictures of ghosts ...What brings success to a ministry for un-churched youth?
Living Demonstrations of God’s Love learning to minister through God’s strength Do you ever look back over the years and find yourself marveling at something amazing that God has done? If so, you’ll understand where our family now stands as we look back and see a special work God has done, and ...Why does God allow my stepfather to show favoritism to others?
A thirteen-year-old girl was very bitter toward her stepfather. She believed that he showed favoritism toward others in the family. He also displayed anger toward her on many occasions, which hurt her deeply. One day she decided to run away to her birth father or, if she was unsuccessful in doi ...Why did God allow me to have a handicapped father?
The following testimony is given by a man who attended a counseling course and shared insights he found when he asked the question, “Why does God let bad things happen?” Like most young people, I found fault with my parents and rejected God’s design for my family. One serious problem was the fa ...