Primarily, the purpose of fasting is self-humbling. Fasting is a means ordained by God for us to humble ourselves before Him. Throughout the Bible God requires His people to humble themselves. Today Derek will look at Scriptures exemplifying this practice of fasting.

Have you ever before thought about God being a matchmaker? He has the maturity and objectivity to make the best decision for our lives. And, He also equips parents to be a great influence in the decisions their children make, especially regarding marriage.

Derek gave four steps that can lead you into God’s highest will for marriage. Listen to find out how you can apply biblical principles in marriage and experience the unity and joy God intends for your relationship.

We all want to walk in God’s best and His highest for our lives—especially when it comes to marriage. Listen to hear how Derek outlined three clear steps that take us toward that goal.

When we walk in the light of God’s Word, we won’t miss a step and we can expect to receive specific guidance from Him—especially regarding the person we should marry. When we do things God’s way, when we obey His Word, He blesses us.

How do we know whether or not we should marry? To miss God’s plan either way is to miss God’s highest. And Derek provided us with a wealth of knowledge about how to answer that question.

Today Derek looks at two very important words concerning the human condition: is it spiritual or soulish? Man cannot be both at the same time. There is a divine order in each area of personality. As this order is attained, that person will become wholly sanctified, being preserved complete and blameless when Jesus comes.

God’s plan is to rule from above through man’s spirit. That means the soul is in subjection and the body obeys what is passed down. As we get in line with this program, we will begin to see the kingdom of God on earth as it is in heaven, and rejoice in it.

Our bodies were bought with a tremendous price to become dwelling places of the Holy Spirit. God wants to live in and through us—in and through you. Today Derek looks at God’s purposes for our bodies and to see how He wants us to cooperate with Him in His plans.

The soul of man is self-conscious; it functions in the will, the intellect or mind, and the emotions. The soul says, “I want,” “I think,” and “I feel.” It is in rebellion to God, the true I Am. This is where surrender must take place. The soul must believe in the work of Christ and submit to His Lordship in order for reconciliation to take place.