As God’s children we have immeasurable resources at our disposal for managing stress effectively. God provides these resources so we can live abundant, fruitful lives even under great amounts of stress. They are our greatest source of help in times of stress. Paul’s prayer in Colossians 1:9-14 illustrates some of these resources. However, applying
Read MoreLive, God! Blessings from my Rock, my free and freeing God, towering! This God set things right for me and shut up the people who talked back. Psalm 18:46-47 MSG This is excerpted from 2031 Names of God: Change Your Life! Get to Know God in Fresh New Ways Meditate on this name: My Free and
Read MoreGod, brilliant Lord, yours is a household name. Psalm 8:1 (MSG) Excerpted from The Surprising Joy Journal: A Daily Adventure with 365 of God’s Names The Surprising Joy Journal is now available! It can be used with the Surprising Joy of Exploring God’s Heart or separately. Each day has the name of God, a verse
Read MoreNever Do Fundraising Again: A Paradigm Shift from Donors to Lifelong Partners When we are in true partnership with people, God often speaks to them about our needs without our mentioning them. In this practical, biblical book you will discover how to: Transform the stress and drudgery of fundraising into a joyful ministry Utilize proven
Read MoreHe alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress where I will never be shaken. Psalm 62:2 NLT Excerpted from, 2031 Names of God: Change Your Life! Get to Know God in Fresh New Ways. If you would like 2030 more names of God, click the link above to learn more. Meditate on this
Read MoreDid you know that stress can be helpful and healthy? Excerpted from All Stressed Up and Everywhere to Go, Solutions to De-Stressing Your Life, Recover Your Sanity By Ken Williams, Ph.D. and Gaylyn Williams Stress is normal. Up to a point, it is helpful and healthy. Often we view all stress as negative, when
Read MoreGet your f.r.e.e eBook: Unlocking Joy Excerpted from Unlocking Joy Click the following link to get a copy of Unlocking Joy, without any obligation. Can you relate to the following statistics? A majority of people in ministry constantly fight depression. 70% of people in ministry have a lower self-image now than when they first started. And this is just
Read MoreWould you like to come into God’s presence in new and fresh ways? Do you know what God longs for you to know about Him? Think about that today. Find out, and your life will never be the same. Learn more in 2031Names of God • Get to know God in deeper, more
Read MoreHow can prayer bring you joy? Find out more. Excerpted from Keys to Joy: How to Unlock God’s Gift of Lasting Happiness Our Heavenly Father eagerly waits for us to share our hearts with Him through prayer—our gratitude, our sorrows, our needs, our wants, our fears, and our trust. He also longs for us
Read MoreThe Power of a Handwritten Note Excerpted from Never Do Fundraising Again: A Paradigm Shift from Donors to Lifelong Partners By Ken Williams Ph.D. and Gaylyn Williams The first example of the written word in Scripture was when God wrote on the stone tablets (Exodus 24:12). We have come a long way since then in
Read MoreGod’s Name: My Shepherd Rohi (Heb) Then he (Jacob/Israel) blessed Joseph and said, “May the God before whom my fathers Abraham and Isaac walked faithfully, the God who has been my shepherd all my life to this day, 16 the Angel who has delivered me from all harm—may he bless these boys. May they be called by my
Read MoreHow Do We Stress Ourselves? Excerpted from All Stressed Up and Everywhere to Go, Solutions to De-Stressing Your Life, Recover Your Sanity Internal stress can cause us to see and feel the stress situation to be worse than it really is. Internal stress is the burden of unresolved mental and emotional stress we carry
Read MoreWorship expresses true joy and we find true joy through worship. Excerpted from Keys to Joy: How to Unlock God’s Gift of Lasting Happiness When joy lifts our hearts, our most appropriate response is to worship the Creator of joy. When our hearts are burdened, we can find joy through worshiping the One who gives
Read MoreWhat does God long for you to know about Him? Do you know what God longs for you to know about Him? Think about that today. Find out, and your life will never be the same. Learn more in 2031Names of God • Get to know God in deeper, more intimate ways •
Read MoreGod Who Acts on Behalf of Those Who Wait for Him Since ancient times no one has heard, no ear has perceived, no eye has seen any God besides you, who acts on behalf of those who wait for him. Isaiah 64:4 NIV Excerpted from 2031 Names of God: Change Your Life! Get to
Read MoreKnowing God Unlocks Joy Excerpted from Keys to Joy: How to Unlock God’s Gift of Lasting Happiness Several years ago I tried something that changed my life. While Bobbie and I were on a year-long mission trip, I decided to read only the Bible. No magazines or books for the whole year! The Bible became
Read MoreGod, Whose Majesty Is Over Israel Proclaim the power of God, whose majesty is over Israel, whose power is in the heavens. Psalm 68:34 Excerpted from The Surprising Joy of Exploring God’s Heart A Daily Adventure with 365 of His Names Steps on Your Journey to Know God More Intimately: Meditate on this name today. It’s
Read MoreThe power of Gratitude Gratitude may be the most powerful source of encouragement for partners to remain committed Excerpted from Never Do Fundraising Again: A Paradigm Shift from Donors to Lifelong Partners By Ken Williams and Gaylyn Williams Receiving thanks is a potent motivator to continue praying and giving. Yes, we would hope that our
Read MoreGod’s Name: God the Holy One Adonai–Tzva’otis exalted through justice, God the Holy One is consecrated through righteousness. Isaiah 5:16 CJB Excerpted from my newest book, 2031 Names of God: Change Your Life! Get to Know God in Fresh New Ways. Meditate on this name. Ask the Lord to reveal what He wants you to
Read MoreAn Amazing Story Excerpted from Keys to Joy: How to Unlock God’s Gift of Lasting Happiness God provides many examples in His Word of His people responding to bad times with worship and praise. Second Chronicles 20 is my favorite example. A huge army was on the march to obliterate Judah. Their leader Jehoshaphat was
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