Your Beginning, Not Your End

Move beyond the superficial to finding what matters most, including inspiration stories to move you to take action and change your life and the lives of the people you care about most. 

Learn some of the best biblical and spiritual practices for living life at a different level. 

Why Moses highlighted Babylon was built with bricks and not with stones, and why the choice between these two are made by each of use every day. And why Peter was given a new name by Jesus. •You get what you fight for, what you contend for, not what you want. ~Billy Burke •Which would I rather be—a brick in secular society or a living stone in the kingdom of God? Ultimately, no man or woman is happy unless they have found a way to contribute beyond themselves. ~Tony Robbins

-My father was an emotionally alive but suppressed man. We loved each other, but shared very few moments of real encounter. One time James Dobson interviewed us after we wrote a book together, God of My Father. In the interview Dr. Dobson leaned toward my dad and warmly said, “Mr. Crabb, you must be very proud of your son.” I struggled to maintain my composure. My father had never put into words that he loved me or was proud of me. I waited, not sure if I was stretched out on a guillotine or about to be crowned. My dad replied, “We have to be careful not to get big heads, but yes, God has used Larry in a variety of ways.” That was it. The blade dropped. It has been hard to get my head back in place. At that moment, I would have given anything to see Dad beam and say, “Dr. Dobson, if I had my choice of any man in history, I’d have chosen Larry for my son.” But he did not say that at all. (Larry Crabb) -I bear on my body the marks of Jesus. (Apostle Paul) -What the first three centuries of church history were really like (a time period marked by incredible violence, matched by even greater faith). -Max Lucado on the next twelve hours. -Two life changing questions. -The remarkable story of Paul and Michelle, two students who were cruelly written off by a teacher, who then went on to change many lives.

Your enemies thought your best days were over, but you were just getting started! My husband’s from five generations of preachers. I thank God for his rich blessings. And I’m from five generations of heathens. Thank God for the blood of Jesus. (Paula White) Over HALF of all a doctor learned in medical school is no longer valid after 18 months. All behavior comes out of belief. (Robert Kiyosaki) I began to shout at the top of my voice, day after day, confessing hour after hour, “My God meets all my needs according to His riches in glory by Jesus Christ!” (Kenneth Copeland)

As Les Brown says, “If you want to keep getting what you're getting, keep doing what you're doing.” The power of choices and consequences illustrated in the lives of a crooked lawyer and of a WWII hero whose lives are forever intertwined. Plus, two ways to improve your marriage; a simple step to change your prayer life; a remarkable study on money and happiness, and a miracle out of Thailand's rice fields. 

Two words to anchor your faith; a study on miracles and why they happen; the story behind "I Can Only Imagine"; Jimi Hendrix' plea for help; 3 questions to help you get absolute clarity for your life and future; and Rita Klaus, who went from nun to atheist to experiencing a miracle you have to hear to believe.

"A man/woman blessed by God may or may not be wealthy by the world’s standards,•but he/she enjoys a quality of life that most billionaires would envy." (Robert Morris) "Your life moves in the direction of your most dominant thoughts." (Ken Gaub) "You have the right to experience the blessing of God in operation every day of your life." (Jerry Savelle) If you owned a donkey in Moses's day, you had to kill it or purchase it with a lamb. Find out why and learn to live in the grace of God EVERYDAY.

•One way our faith is released is through our words. There is a connection between speaking favor and receiving favor. •Every day you should declare, •“I have the favor of God. •Favor is on my family. •Favor is on my health. •Favor is on my business. •Favor is on my finances. •Father, thank You that Your favor is endorsing me.” (Joel Osteen)

•I am _________ and I am here to pray for you and encourage you. •God is greater than your sickness. God can heal your body. God will get you through this. •“Lord, let your healing happen in this room. Satan, you must leave. You’re a liar, and your words have no merit. This man/woman/child is bought by God. We pray in Jesus’ name, amen.” (Dennis McDonald) •Jesus can move mountains, so he can and will act on your behalf. He loves you! So receive his love and his power. •Quit doubting the King of Kings and teacher of all teachers. Believe in him and step into the resurrection power that is already yours in Christ Jesus. He is who he says he is - believe him! •The Lord exposes our weaknesses so we'll come to him and find our rest and hope in him. He wants you to come to him and stop imagining terrible scenarios. Has he not brought you this far? •That's the creator of the ends of the Earth in your court! On your side! He is for you, not against you. Trust in him. Worship him. •Take your position in praise and prayer and he will set ambushes for the enemy. (Denalyn Lucado)