After you studied Abraham, watched the trajectory of his life, and observed the life of faith and its components: one element remains. Abraham needs to finish his journey. Would he continue to live a life of faith or give it all up in the waning moments? Faithful living endures to the end. Watch Abraham finish […]

Although none of us today will live to see 2125, some factors are certain. God’s goodness, grace, and mercy can help you shape the future. Faithful living trusts God with the future. First, Abraham hoped for a place; Later, he found a path and a partner.

Faithful living holds nothing back. Abraham shows how this is possible. First God challenges Abraham to trust Him. Later, Abraham focuses his attention on God. Finally he rejoices in God’s provision. While God tests Abraham’s faith, notice how he holds nothing back. Abraham lives faithfully as an example to you.

People of faith must celebrate. We have so many reasons to rejoice and celebrate. Too often, we fail to celebrate. However, faithful living rejoices as God provides. The hymn writer knows this is not our practice. Therefore, he asks God to “tune my heart to sing Thy praise.” Today you will notice at least three […]

People often misinterpret faithful living as contradictory. Although I want to see everyone succeed, what about justice? Mercy is a perfect companion to justice. In fact, faithful living receives and dispenses mercy. Abraham demonstrates this. First, Abraham received mercy, then he looked to show mercy. As a result, you can discover how God demonstrates merciful […]

The more you trust something, the more control you give it. The better an object can control something, the more you trust it. Abram deals with issues of trust and control. Not only was he learning to trust God, he was learning to let God control Him as well. Faithful living trusts God’s control. Notice […]

Abram is learning to live a life of faith. As you attempt to do the same, it may feel like walking a tightrope. Any slight miscalculation can spell disaster unless your eyes are on the correct object. Abram teaches that faithful living looks steadily to God. Notice how Abram displays such calm confidence while walking […]

The letter to the Hebrews states Abraham lived by faith. While looking at Abraham’s life, you will find lessons for your faith. What does it mean to live by faith? After meeting Abraham, his story highlights the faithful living that follows God’s leading. Consequently, your life must follow God’s leading, too.

What is America’s greatest resource? Energy? Water? People? A greater resource exists than those mentioned. Although you have this resource right now, some are more aware of it than others. Your greatest resource is time. Not only must you use it well, you must invest it wisely. Jesus teaches about the need to invest wisely. […]

The Good News about Jesus is a transforming message that results in beings no longer acting or behaving as they once did. Paul reminds the Galatians that Good News creates a bright future by giving two clear instructions.