These are marvelous words that are spoken by our Savior! In John 16:33 Jesus tells his apostles, "Be of good cheer, I have overcome the world." We hope that you are encouraged by these eternal words of love.

God told Ezekiel that if he did not warn the children of Israel, their blood would be on his head when they die in their iniquity. Danny and Kurt discuss this instruction from God and what it means for us. "So you, son of man: I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel; therefore you shall hear a word from My mouth and warn them for Me." Ezekiel 33:7

In Luke 17, Jesus tells his apostles that if their brother sins against them seven times in one day and repents of those sins each time, they should forgive every time. The apostles respond by saying, "Increase our faith." This is when Jesus explains the relationship between the servant and the master. 'Does the master thank that servant after he has done all that he was commanded to do?" I think not.

In 1 Timothy 3:15, the apostle Paul refers to the church of the living God as the, "Pillar and Ground of the Truth". From this passage alone, we can see the important role that the church plays in its service to God. Danny and Kurt will discuss the role that the church plays in this world and what God has given her to do.

One of the greatest Messianic prophecies in the Old Testament is found in Isaiah 53. This chapter looks at the crucifixion of Jesus through the eyes of believer. Each one of us is also seen and prophesied of in this prophecy. "All we like sheep have gone astray; We have turned, every one, to his own way; And the LORD has laid on Him, the iniquity of us all." Isaiah 53:6

It is so good for us to seek the LORD! It is even better to know that He loves us and that He is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think. Psalm 34:4 says, "I sought the LORD, and He heard me, and delivered me from all my fears."

AS we continue our study on children and what a blessing they truly are, we will focus in on Samuel. A very young man in Shilo who has given his heart and his service to the true and living God. What a great example he is for us and what a wonderful thing it is to speak as Samuel spoke in his youth. "Speak Lord, for your servant heareth."

Today's encouraging words come from Numbers 6:23-27. It is a priestly blessing on the nation of Israel and it has a beautiful sentiment that we can offer to our friends and loved ones today.

Children are truly a blessing! Psalm 127:3 says, "Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb is a reward." This tells us that children are a gift from God and we as parents, are stewards over their lives. Danny and Kurt will discuss this great blessing and great responsibility in part one of this episode.

There should be a strong desire in each one of us to better each and every day. When it comes to living a spiritual life, and making those necessary improvements, we can learn a lot about who we were yesterday, who God wants us to be today, and how to make those changes that need to be made so that we are pleasing to Him.