Lesson 167 - “Taking God at His Word”

What is meant by “fight for the relationship”? ATI father Wayne Fagala explains to Bob Newhouse his testimony of learning how to show genuine love to his children. When there are difficulties, parents are to be as Jacob when he wrestled the Lord rather than simply giving up.

Both physical and spiritual growth are step by step processes. As humans we grow up physically. One day at a time, one decade at a time, the years of our life pass and we aspire to maturity. As Christians we grow up spiritually as well. But what does maturity look like in this realm?

David Waller used to be single. Priscilla, too, of course. Now the two are happily married - to each other! So, what exactly did God use in their single years to prepare them for a life together? How could they avoid distraction and be preparing for marriage at the same time?

What do you do when you are offered a job you didn’t apply for? Bob Holyfield faced that question when he was offered a chaplaincy with the Department of Corrections in his state. Bob had been involved in volunteer prison ministry for many years when he was called in for an interview.