#216: The Austere Year

There is only one good kind of slavery: slavery to the God Family. We must learn to cheerfully, speedily obey and follow God the Father and Jesus Christ our Husband wherever they lead, every single time. As slaves of the God Family, we help rescue the Laodiceans from slavery to sin. The Father’s Love The Epistle of James The Epistle of Peter—A Living Hope

U.S. Army General George Patton delivered “The Speech” to his troops on June 5, 1944. He knew the value of every last man in the entire army. The same principle applies to us in God’s Work today.

Does your life feel like a constant series of bloody battles, devastating shipwrecks, violent storms, and fiery persecution? You are not alone! Your life as a Christian is not meant to be easy. Find out why—and how to manage the stress of doing God's Work. What Is Faith? "You Can Overcome Fear!" "We Are What We Eat"

God will answer your prayers—in ways you least expect. He is predictably unpredictable. Study the Bible to learn what God has promised, deeply believe those promises, and claim them in prayer. Then, relax and enjoy the show! Autobiography of Herbert W. Armstrong What Is Faith? The Seven Laws of Success

The Bible tells us: “Lift up your heads,” “Lift up your eyes,” and “Set your affection on things above.” We need elevated vision of a positive future to endure in doing God’s Work. Herbert W. Armstrong College Bible Correspondence Course

The 2025-26 Philadelphia Church of God ministerial conference just concluded. Learn what the ministry learned—and how they will apply it to strengthen God’s Church and God’s Work. The Administration of the Spirit Child Rearing With Vision

God’s Work needs doers—those who practice proactive service, sharing God’s love with the brethren. This fulfills the second commission of the Church. The Epistle of James

The late Herbert W. Armstrong led God’s Work through an “austere year” in 1963—a year of measured, controlled growth that didn’t plunge the Work into debt. We all can take lessons from this austere year—how to measure ourselves for past and present growth while setting reasonable goals for future growth. Solve Your Money Troubles! How to Be an Overcomer

Today is the 16-year anniversary of Swans in Flight moving to the Herbert W. Armstrong College campus in Edmond, Oklahoma. This majestic sculpture bears great significance to supporters of God’s Work. “Surviving the First Year of Ambassador College” How to Pray

God’s Work is all about family—both now and forever! Child Rearing With Vision The God Family Vision