Lesson 074 - “Needing to or Wanting to?”

Imagine never being offended or frustrated. This kind of power has always been available, whether it is was needed by Bob Newhouse for a string of contrary Christmas lights or by Richard Wurmbrand in a Communist torture chamber. Love is the undying character quality. Charity never fails.

Why would anyone choose the unconventional in life? John the Baptist was born to a line of high priests, and yet he chose to undergo his education in isolation in the desert. The training God gave him there was specific to his life work; it was exactly what he needed for his mission.

As a parent, there is a certain focus in life that can inspire our children to say what we've always wanted to hear them say: “That's what I want too.” Before their marriage, behind their faith, beyond their vocation, is there something they can see in us deeper than our marriage, our faith, our

"The Lord was not in the wind" ... "The Lord was not in the earthquake" ... "The Lord was not in the fire." Yet His still small voice was just as distinct and clear as those things. Have you gotten to know His voice?