Lessons on Endurance

God can turn around a worst case scenario for good. In Larry Guthrie's situation, it certainly seemed no good could come from the mistake he made! First, he had allowed a problem to escalate out of control before calling for help.

“But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles . . .” (Isaiah 40:31). Many young birdwatchers may already be familiar with the analogies between the phenomenon of flight and the Christian life.

The classic parable of the potter's pot. Though it may take a bit of imagination, this short message from the Children's Institute serves to illustrate God's sovereignty and care.

Christ sent His disciples “as sheep in the midst of wolves” and then told them: “be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.” Looking at the four different creatures mentioned in Matthew 10, Larry Guthrie teaches how “sheep, wolves, snakes, and doves" relate to Christ’s instructions