Subject: Free Family Conference Livestream next week!

Plus: July's Message of the Month, Deep Discount, Command of Christ, and Character Quality

 Family Conference Livestream

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It can be easy to get discouraged as we face difficulties in life and see the challenges our culture is facing. God’s desire for us as believers is that we lift our eyes off of ourselves and our circumstances and look to Him. Instead of just enduring the trials of life, Christ actually calls us to count these tests as joy!


How can we be joyful in the midst of hardship and why should we count these trials as joy? Because God wants to conform us into the image of Christ through the temporal suffering we are going through. In James 1:2-4 we read, “My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.”

Join our August 11–15 Big Sandy Family Conference livestream free of charge to hear messages that will inspire and challenge you to look to Christ even in the midst of hardship. Hear dynamic messages from speakers John Van Gelderen, Andrew Brunson, Johnny Pope, Bob Fu, Caleb Reed, and more! Visit our website to review the livestream schedule so that you can plan to join us from the comfort of your home for these impactful sessions.

Message of the Month

Abide in Him

Keith Daniel

Evangelist Keith Daniel impacted many people throughout his life through his example of spending time with Jesus every day and abiding in His Word. He completed his race here on earth and was finally face-to-face with the Lord Jesus Christ in March of 2021.


In this powerful legacy message, Keith Daniel passionately exhorts listeners to put Jesus at the center of their lives and abide in Him. With John 15 as his text, Keith shows us the importance of purging habits, thoughts, activities—anything—in our lives that draws us away from Jesus in order to bear more fruit. He also challenges believers to make quiet time with the Lord a high priority in their life: “You’re as real as your quiet time. You’re as safe as your quiet time.”


COMMAND OF CHRIST

Watch and Pray

“Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.”

Matthew 26:41

Jesus calls us to stay spiritually awake and from Gethsemane to today, “watch and pray” remains a call to surrender, dependence, and endurance. As we fix our eyes on Him, He keeps us, equips us, and uses us. Let us not be sleepy spiritually—let us be fervent in prayer.

The Commands of Christ Podcast

A fresh way to meditate on the words of Jesus. New episodes every Monday, available everywhere you listen to podcasts!

CHARACTER QUALITY

Humility

vs. Pride

DEFINITION:

Recognizing that without the help of God and others my achievements in life would not have been possible

KEY VERSE:

“But he giveth more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but giveth grace unto the humble.”

—James 4:6

KEY BIBLE STORY:

The Publican Pleads for Mercy

“The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are . . . . And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven . . . saying, God be merciful to me a sinner.”

—Luke 18:11, 13


FEATURED DISCOUNT

Character Sketches: Four Volume Set

$236.00  $199.00

As you prepare for the coming school year, consider using the Character Sketches four volume set. The series is a tool that parents can use to teach their children basic concepts of Scripture that are illustrated in the world of nature.


Each section of the Character Sketches volumes begins with a captivating “read-aloud” nature story that introduces the character quality being taught. The narrative continues with interesting facts on the featured animal’s characteristics and physical features.


A story from Scripture that illustrates the character quality follows, along with background information on the individual or situation in the story, summed up in a “character sketch.” Generously illustrated with stunning lifelike watercolor and pencil drawings, this oversized book (9 1/2" by 12 3/4") will be treasured and enjoyed for generations.

(While supplies last)

Upcoming Event

Men’s Autumn Prayer Summit

Watersmeet, Michigan, October 2–4

We are hosting a Men’s Autumn Prayer Summit in the Northwoods of Michigan. This will be a special, set-apart time for men to focus on thanksgiving and intercessory prayer. We have intentionally planned this event for around the peak time for the fall colors at the Northwoods, providing an idyllic setting for seeking the Lord while also enjoying the beauty of His creation!