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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 ...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 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 ...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 ...Do sins from childhood need to be confessed?
Serial Shoplifting finding freedom in repentance and confession Probably because it seems unlikely, or trivial, or perhaps to ease the discomfort of finding they know a serial offender, some people laugh when I tell them that my otherwise happy childhood in the 1980s was marred by a brief crime ...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 ...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 ...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 ...