“To show His great power, God often commands us to move forward when our circumstances are at their worst.” — Dr. John G. Butler (excerpt from his biography series — Joshua: The Conqueror of Canaan)

Genesis 22:18 (KJV) And in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; because thou hast obeyed my voice. Obedience always leads to blessings!

Psalms 73:28 (KJV) But [it is] good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord GOD, that I may declare all thy works.

Give me Father, a purpose deep, In joy or sorrow Thy word to keep; Faithful and true what e’er the strife, Pleasing Thee in my daily life; Only one life, ’twill soon be past, Only what’s done for Christ will last. - CT Studd

Only one life, yes only one, Now let me say, “Thy will be done”; And when at last I’ll hear the call, I know I’ll say “twas worth it all”; Only one life, ’twill soon be past, Only what’s done for Christ will last.

Romans 10:13-14 (KJV) 13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. 14 How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?

When God measures a man, He puts the tape around the heart—not the head. "And...he raised up unto them David...and said, I have found David the son of Jesse, a man after mine own heart, which shall fulfil all my will" (Acts 13:22).

"You can serve your people and still be their leader. You don't lose your position when you change your posture."- John Maxwell (excerpt from the book High Road Leadership: Bringing People Together In A World That Divides)

Waiting on God will get you to your destination faster than running ahead of Him.

I'm saved like a drowning man pulled from the sea Saved like a prisoner from captivity Saved like an outcast with a new family I'm saved by the blood of the Lamb

God has given us light—what are we doing with it? We’re called to take responsibility—for our lives, our past, the grace we’ve received, and the souls around us. Sharing Jesus isn’t optional; it’s a command.

Every sin has a door of entrance - keep it locked. Every temptation has an escape route - know it well.

“Let your light so shine before men…” — Matthew 5:16 May our lives be filled inwardly and manifested outwardly by the presence and power of God.

There is no shortage on the power of God—if you want it. Watch full message from 1 Thessalonians 1 at vist.ly/446gh.

“Outside the will of God, there’s nothing I want. Inside the will of God, there’s nothing I fear.”—A. W. Tozer

Studying and listening to your soon to be five year old sing: I have decided to follow Jesus; I have decided to follow Jesus; I have decided to follow Jesus; No turning back, no turning back. Priceless!

Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him, How I’ve proved Him o’er and o’er, Jesus, Jesus, Precious Jesus! O for grace to trust Him more.

“A bright future can always be predicted for those who obey God.” — Dr. John Phillips

No sin is so great that it can exceed God's mercy, nor is any sin so small that it can escape his judgement.