“So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God.”
Romans 10:17 (NKJV)

DECEMBER 25 - As believers in Jesus Christ, we are called to walk by faith and not by sight. Our obedience brings Heaven no pleasure until it is first mixed with faith. Faith is not a magical powder Heaven showers upon those who ask for it. Faith is not something for which one can pray, nor does it come because we go through a negative experience. We only find two ways in all of Scripture that indicate how we can increase our faith:

• Hearing the Word of God.
• The confession of our mouths.

Before we can understand why that is, we must understand that faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. God’s Word is full of truths that many of us have yet to experience in our lives. The more we meditate upon the truths of God’s Word and confess them throughout our day, the more faith begins to rise up within our hearts. We then possess the necessary power to overcome the assorted array of giants in our life. Once faith is released through our mouth and ignited by our actions, we soon see the manifestation God’s promises in our lives.

Father, I thank You that I walk by faith and not by sight. I continually incline my ear to hear Your Word and I meditate upon it day and night. I know that Your promises are manifest in my life.

Family Scripture Reading

Luke 2:1-20

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HAVE YOU EVER FELT STRESSED?
HOW ABOUT OVERBURDENED?
DO YOU FEEL AS IF LIFE IS WHIZZING BY AND YOU CAN’T DO A THING TO SLOW IT DOWN?

You’re not the only one.
At one time or another, all of us come under the heavy burden of today’s enormous pressures.

But there is an answer.

Jesus exemplified it. Andrew Murray wrote about it. Martin Luther taught it. Jonathon Edwards lived it. So, how about you?

WOULD YOU LIKE TO KNOW THE ANSWER?

The answer lies in understanding the hidden power of being alone.

In Solitary Refinement you’ll discover:
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• How to create more alone time
• Five benefits of spending time alone
• The difference between solitude and isolation
• Ten voices you must ignore in order to grow closer to God

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“The thorny ground represents those who hear and accept the good news, but all too quickly the message is crowded out by the cares of this life and the lure of wealth, so no crop is produced.”
Matthew 13:22 (NLT)

NOVEMBER 25 - The Bible tells us that worry chokes the Word of God and makes it of no effect. Can you imagine that worry can actually stop the powerful Word of God from working in your life? We must understand, however, that worry is not something to be played with or to be taken lightly. Jesus exhorted us to look at the delicate lilies of the field; exotically beautiful, they grow but never work to adorn themselves. Do they worry? Never; these gorgeous flowers are dressed to the hilt, yet never, ever worry.

Worry is the proof that faith is absent! You cannot worry and walk in faith simultaneously. The moment faith enters is the moment worry must exit. It is interesting to note that when we worry, we document that we don’t believe what God said. Remember, God’s greatest pleasure is to be believed and His greatest disappointment is to be doubted. What does our worry say about our faith in God?

Although we may get excited about the principles taught to us on Sunday, it takes refusing worry on Monday to see God’s Word manifest in our lives. Never forget, when worry knocks at your door, let the Word of God answer! Worry will flee in terror!

Father, I walk by faith and not by sight. I refuse to look at my circumstances knowing that whatever I focus on multiplies. I stand on Your Word and refuse to allow worry to enter my home.

Family Scripture Reading

Proverbs 26

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HAVE YOU EVER FELT STRESSED?
HOW ABOUT OVERBURDENED?
DO YOU FEEL AS IF LIFE IS WHIZZING BY AND YOU CAN’T DO A THING TO SLOW IT DOWN?

You’re not the only one.
At one time or another, all of us come under the heavy burden of today’s enormous pressures.

But there is an answer.

Jesus exemplified it. Andrew Murray wrote about it. Martin Luther taught it. Jonathon Edwards lived it. So, how about you?

WOULD YOU LIKE TO KNOW THE ANSWER?

The answer lies in understanding the hidden power of being alone.

In Solitary Refinement you’ll discover:
• What it means to be alone
• How to create more alone time
• Five benefits of spending time alone
• The difference between solitude and isolation
• Ten voices you must ignore in order to grow closer to God

Solitary Refinement shows you how to be alone with God and achieve a sense of balance in a world of unprecedented chaos. This book is our newest release so be sure to order Robb Thompson’s powerful new book!

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“Then He said to the man, reach out your hand. And the man reached it out and it was restored, as sound as the other one.”
Matthew 12:13 (AMP)

NOVEMBER 6 - Never expect God to give what is in His hand before you give what is in yours. Therein lies the principle of faith. You reach first on the basis of the character of the One to whom you are reaching. You must reach out to God first, and then He responds.

As Jesus performed miracle after miracle, He demonstrated the power of God, but He also taught the Israelites faith. Faith that says: Nothing is impossible with God; God can do all things; I believe, although I have yet to see. And as the crowds observed and were astonished, people began to stretch out their hands toward Him in faith, and He responded to their trust.

Never allow yourself to believe you can’t reach. Refuse to tell God what you believe you cannot do, but focus on what the Lord is going to do.

Daily Confession

Father, I thank You that You are willing to stretch Your hand toward my life. I commit and choose to give You what is in my withered hand in expectation to receive what is in Your mighty hand. I am full of faith. Be it done unto me according to my faith.

Family Scripture Reading

1 Thessalonians 2

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Your Pathway To A Miracle -CD

With comprehensive Biblical accuracy, Dr. Thompson refutes those who say the dispensation of miracles is over, and he gives irrefutable evidence that God is still in the miracle-working business!

God’s Word says that faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God (Romans 10:17). Faith will leap within you as you hear moving interpretations of Jesus’ performing miracle after miracle – from the restoration of sight to blind Bartimaeus, to the dramatic healing of the woman with the issue of blood.

God has a miracle for you! Build up your faith with this powerful word, and then reach out and receive it!

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“That you may not be sluggish, but imitators of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.”
Hebrews 6:12 (NAS)

MAY 20 - A boasting serpent with long, twisting fangs; a whimsical creature of bright, dazzling colors; or a lying, slimy snake who bends about branches as easily as the wind; however he materializes inside your mind, our foe is adorned in a most deceitful costume called DOUBT. From the beginning of time, Satan has attempted to convince us that God is not going to come through for us. Remember, God told us what was going to happen, He just never told us when.

God’s timing is the right time no matter when it is. We live in a world that is governed beneath the economy of evil, but God gave us the power and authority to live above the world’s system. He gave us His Word so we can walk by faith, and not by sight. If Satan can keep us walking by what we see, he will destroy us. But, if we stay in the realm of faith, we can thwart all of his diabolical strategies.

The Scriptures tell us in Matthew 11:12, “And from the days of John the Baptist until now the Kingdom of Heaven suffers violence and the violent take it by force.” That is exactly what we must do. The reason we are called to seize God’s Kingdom by force is because Satan attempts to snatch it right from our fingers this very moment.

The enemy tries to stop anyone from experiencing the promises of God. He puts up roadblocks, sends every demon, and ruthlessly lies to you every day about how God is not going to keep His Word. We must stand strong (as stalwartly as Jesus did) and continue to press, knowing that God is faithful to His Word. Through faith and patience, we will receive what is promised.

Daily Confession

Father, I thank You that I am full of faith and patience. I receive what is promised, for You are not slack concerning Your promise.

Family Scripture Reading

Songs 7

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God did not call you to be just average or common. Before you were even born, He instilled greatness within you! You were brought to this earth not to fill up space and “get by,” but to fulfill an assignment that no one else can fulfill quite like you. How? First, you must believe it. Then, you must pursue it!

In this power-packed series, Dr. Robb Thompson challenges you to stir up your God-given potential and reach for the EXTRAORDINARY. You will learn:

• What excellence is, and how it opens the doors to your future.
• How to avoid mediocrity.
• Two major reasons why people don’t pursue excellence.
• How to break through the glass ceilings of life.
• The importance of giving attention to detail.
• And much, much more…

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“So we don’t look at the troubles we can see right now; rather, we look forward to what we have not yet seen. For the troubles we see will soon be over, but the joys to come will last forever.”

2 Corinthians 4:18 (NLT)

MAY 12 - The sky was a blackish, yellowish, grayish green that meant only one thing—TORNADO. Settled amidst the beauty of lush farmland, a father and his family loved living in the country—fresh, invigorating air, the relaxing ripples of the backyard pond, not a hint of crime, vast, animal-accommodating spaces, sheer, open land. Even though they lived in breathtaking surroundings all year long, whenever a storm threatened their peaceful existence, all they could picture were fierce, raging winds whirling into their two-story frame house like a freight train gone mad.

So what is magnified in your life – your seemingly insurmountable circumstance, or the matchless truth and everlasting power of God’s Word? God’s Word was true yesterday, and it still holds true today. Regardless of the struggles we face, God’s Word does not change. I thank God that He does not lie; I know I can stand on His Word and watch Him set me free. He is faithful, and He desires to show Himself strong on our behalf.

There are two interesting aspects many people seem to ignore when believing God’s Word during a time of contrary circumstances: 1) He never told us when, He just told us what He would do. 2) God is not a man that He should lie—what He said, He will do! The question is:

Are you going to view His Word through the joyous eyes of the magnifying glass called faith, or the flawed blindfold called sight? We must choose today how we perceive life. Our perception ultimately determines our destination.

Daily Confession

Father, I thank You that You don’t lie. What You said, You will do. I refuse to look at the troubles I can see. I look at what I cannot see through the eyes of faith.

Family Scripture Reading

1 Peter 4

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All For Hymn: Piano Sessions - CD

The old adage, “They don’t write ‘em like they used to” could certainly apply to the hymns recorded on this CD. These hymns reflect the greatness, majesty, and faithfulness of God and have stood the test of time.

These piano sessions were recorded in a time of worship. Improvisations increased while the hymnsmwere being recorded, which led to new melodic themes and different harmonic structures. Some sessions had more of a classical ‘vibe’ (Holy, Holy, Holy); while some had a gentle quality (Amazing Grace).

Song List:

1. Holy, Holy, Holy
2. The Old Rugged Cross
3. My Jesus I Love Thee
4. Sweet Hour Of Prayer
5. In The Garden
6. Great Is Thy Faithfulness
7. Be Still My Soul
8. Amazing Grace w/ Jesus Loves Me
9. Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus
10. Shall We Gather / Sweet By And By

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“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”
2 Timothy 4:7 (NKJV)

MARCH 5 - Bread is so recognizable that Jesus even equated Himself to it—“the Bread of Life.” But did you know that one of the oldest breads in the world is the “Desert Flat Bread,” initially prepared by Moses and his family in the wilderness? Utilizing only four main ingredients, flat bread could be made in a hurry, completed before any number of situations might occur. Our lives are full of starters, but how many actually finish? Everyone has their hair combed, their muscles flexed, and their clothes pressed at the start of a race, but it is how a person finishes the race that really matters. Diplomas are not handed out on registration day; they are handed out on the day of graduation.

All of us start this spiritual race with the intention of finishing, but few actually walk away from the race with a trophy. The apostle Paul victoriously made it to the end of the race God set before him. It did not matter that he got a late start in the race; all that mattered was that he finished it.

We must determine from the very outset that we are going to finish our course better and stronger than when we began. Although we may encounter trials and difficulties, we can overcome them by using them
as steppingstones to completion in no time. At the finish line of this race, the King Himself will bestow upon us the victor’s crown of life; at that moment, we’ll know that all of our striving was worthwhile. May we each finish stronger than we began.

Daily Confession

Father, I thank You that I fight the good fight. I keep my faith, and I will finish the race You set before me.

Day 5: Audio Confession

Family Scripture Reading

2 Corinthians 9

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Improving Your Inner Image - CD

The moment we accepted Christ, we were crucified with Him, and He gave us a new identity. The only way we can ever truly live a life of obedience is by embracing the true image we have in Him. As we continue to meditate upon the truths of God’s Word concerning our identity, we soon respond with confidence and faith in God.

God has good plans for your life. To accomplish His plans, it is vitally important to see yourself as God sees you. He sees you as a winner! He believes in you and gave you the tools you need to experience a happy and fulfilling life.

To help you discover those tools, Dr. Robb and Linda Thompson share this teaching, which was recorded during their missions outreach to India. These inspiring messages will help to transform your thinking, so that you can walk in victory and joy! Now is the time to experience all God has for you – through this teaching, Dr. Robb and Linda Thompson show you how.

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