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IS JESUS REALLY MINE?

IS JESUS REALLY MINE?

Jesus is more than a commodity; He is our Savior. But when we choose our pleasures over His will, can we honestly say we are treating Him as Lord? 

LITTLE BY LITTLE

LITTLE BY LITTLE

Caught up in our vision for the end goal, it can be easy to grow impatient with the baby steps along the way. But little by little, those baby steps get you where you're going. What small steps can you take toward your goals?

MEET MARIA

MEET MARIA

When Maria's church was ready to send their first missionary, all eyes were on her. But when the cost seemed too high for a woman with so little, she had to choose faith or fear. Check out Maria's bold response to God's call and the incredible story of how He came through just in time.

LEAD WITH LISTENING

LEAD WITH LISTENING

As leaders, we often get to listen to people's stories; the problem is, we may have too much to say. To be true servant leaders, we must be quick to listen and slow to speak. Are you listening well?

4 SIMPLE STEPS TO TAKE OVER THE WORLD (FOR JESUS)

4 SIMPLE STEPS TO TAKE OVER THE WORLD (FOR JESUS)

Wouldn’t it be great if we could take over the world (for Jesus) in just four steps? It may sound crazy, but these were Jesus' instructions before ascending into heaven... and He wasn't kidding.

ASSESSING YOUR SPIRITUAL CLIMATE

ASSESSING YOUR SPIRITUAL CLIMATE

Climate change is a hot topic in our world, but there is different climate change in need of our immediate attention. When did you last examine your spiritual climate?

MEET JOHN

MEET JOHN

Staring out at the poor remnants of a terrorist attack, John and his team set to work to provide relief. But never could they have imagined how God would use their efforts to change the lives of four men.

FAKE NEWS AND INTEGRITY

FAKE NEWS AND INTEGRITY

Integrity is a big deal, but it seems to be quickly fading. To ensure we are on the right path, we must regularly ask God to search our hearts. Are you living with integrity?

HOW GRATITUDE CAN MAKE YOU A BETTER LEADER

HOW GRATITUDE CAN MAKE YOU A BETTER LEADER

A simple "thank you" can go a long way. Check out these five ways a little gratitude can make a big impact on your leadership!

WHEN YOU THINK IT CAN'T GET WORSE

WHEN YOU THINK IT CAN'T GET WORSE

Some of Jesus' last words before His death were, "I thirst." These may seem to be the least significant words He spoke from the cross, but the truth is, they offer us great encouragement.

THE ROAD TO RESURRECTION

THE ROAD TO RESURRECTION

Easter Sunday marks the greatest event in history, Jesus conquering death. While celebrating Easter is good, we must remember the events that led to this climactic victory so we don't miss the depth of the its meaning.

YOUR STORY MATTERS

YOUR STORY MATTERS

We share our stories not to be praised, but so others may praise the One who wrote it. Will you make your story known?

Submit the story of how God has transformed your life to ILI so others may join in glorifying our great God!

MEET LOUIS

MEET LOUIS

My father abandoned my family when I was just a year old. After years living in anger and confusion, I finally hit rock bottom. When I found myself in a dark and lonely prison cell, I knew something had to change...

WHAT DID JESUS DO?

WHAT DID JESUS DO?

We live in a time filled with violence and war. Seeking for ways to respond, many question, "What would Jesus do?" The truth is, He already gave us the answer, and He made it His prayer on the cross.

THE IMPORTANCE OF GLOBAL DISCIPLESHIP

THE IMPORTANCE OF GLOBAL DISCIPLESHIP

Al VomSteeg is the Senior International Director for ILI. In today’s podcast, Al discusses his role with the birth of ILI and gives a clear sense of how God is moving and fulfilling the Great Commission of making disciples of all nations.

THE MOST POWERFUL FORCE

THE MOST POWERFUL FORCE

Hope is a critical component to life. It inspires us to continue to work, to struggle, to try. But what is more than hope is the source of our hope. Is your hope anchored to the infallible promises of God?

FOUR QUESTIONS TO POINT YOU IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION

FOUR QUESTIONS TO POINT YOU IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION

Have you noticed how one decision can completely determine the outcome of our day? Consider these four simple questions to ask yourself each morning to help guide you on the right path and build God’s Kingdom on earth.

WHO WILL GIVE THEM A DRINK?

WHO WILL GIVE THEM A DRINK?

Water really became important to me when I saw the devastating impact that the lack of clean water has on peoples’ lives. While drinking water is essential, humanity has a much greater water need. The question is: Who will give them a drink?

FIVE STEPS TO SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINE

FIVE STEPS TO SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINE

Are you looking to go deeper in your intimacy with God, but struggling to find the right motivation? Consider these five simple steps to help you get back on track!

AL AND THE FATHERHOOD CRISIS - PART 2

AL AND THE FATHERHOOD CRISIS - PART 2

Al VomSteeg is a Senior International Director for ILI. As a husband, father of three, and grandfather of ten, Al understands the importance of fathers. In today's episode, Al continues his discussion on the overwhelming fatherhood crisis in America and shares biblical insights about the progressive nature of redeemed fatherhood. Listen to part I here.