Selected Scriptures

Selected Scriptures

Selected Scriptures

From the boardroom to the battlefield, surrender is never considered a winning strategy. But in a greater sense, it’s the only path to victory. Dr. David Jeremiah wraps up the series, A Life Beyond Amazing, by exploring why surrendering your life to the Holy Spirit is key to the life God desires for you.

The Bible calls them the fruit of the Spirit—the nine qualities you need to live what Dr. David Jeremiah calls “a life beyond amazing.” But they all depend on one decision. David examines that decision, the most important one you will ever make, impacting the direction of your life and the desires of your heart.

For a Christian, the term “self-control” can be confusing, like something to be mastered on your own. But that has never been God’s intent. Dr. David Jeremiah takes a closer look at the virtue of self-discipline and shares some steps you can take for allowing God to help you strengthen it in your life.

It’s easy to do the right thing when others are watching. Doing it when no one else is around—takes integrity. How does yours measure up? Dr. David Jeremiah examines what God’s Word says about this important character quality as he continues his series on the fruit of the Spirit, A Life Beyond Amazing.

The most active battleground isn’t on any military map. It’s inside of you every day, as your old nature wages war with your new nature in Christ. Dr. David Jeremiah sheds light on that conflict and how you can enlist God’s help to resolve it through the quality of biblical self-control.

The entire Turning Point team would like to wish you a happy Thanksgiving as you reflect on the many blessings that God has brought into your life. Dr. David Jeremiah explains how abundant thankfulness should flow from the Christian life quite naturally—and even beyond!

Putting others ahead of yourself is a rare and radical concept in today's world. Thankfully, God doesn't leave you to learn humility on your own. Dr. David Jeremiah returns to this important character quality with biblical insights for allowing God to work in you and through you.

What comes to mind when you think of humility? Modesty? Meekness? You might be surprised to learn that “strength” goes hand-in-hand with “humility.” Dr. David Jeremiah considers the close relationship between strength and humility as he examines humility’s greatest enemy and its greatest example.

Building vital character qualities like integrity into your life isn’t easy—it’s a journey often filled with tests and trials. Overcoming them is how you grow. Dr. David Jeremiah continues his look at integrity and shares tools to help you on your journey as you grow in this important area.

Most people would define compassion as a feeling, and it is. But for Christians, compassion is also something more. It’s an action. Dr. David Jeremiah returns to the parable of the Good Samaritan to show how Jesus used it to illustrate the importance of not just feeling compassion, but acting on it.

It’s easy to do the right thing when others are watching. Doing it when no one else is around—takes integrity. How does yours measure up? Dr. David Jeremiah examines what God’s Word says about this important character quality as he continues his series on the fruit of the Spirit, A Life Beyond Amazing.

Real generosity seems to be an endangered species in today’s world. If you’re a Christian, are you doing anything to change that? Dr. David Jeremiah takes a closer look at this often-misunderstood quality and offers biblical tips to help you develop a more giving spirit.

Being generous with your money is good. But if that's where it ends, you're missing God's purpose in this important character quality. Dr. David Jeremiah considers what Jesus said about living generously. Not surprisingly, it isn't about what flows from your wallet, but what flows from your spirit!

Most people would define compassion as a feeling, and it is. But for Christians, compassion is also something more. It’s an action. Dr. David Jeremiah returns to the parable of the Good Samaritan to show how Jesus used it to illustrate the importance of not just feeling compassion, but acting on it.

Your relationship with God has a direct bearing on your relationships with people—a truth that's illustrated in one of Jesus' greatest parables. Dr. David Jeremiah takes a closer look at the parable of the Good Samaritan and how your relationship with God is reflected in the quality of your compassion.

With worldwide violence and terrorism, you might hold little hope for international peace. But God wants you to know: you can still have internal peace. Dr. David Jeremiah continues the series, A Life Beyond Amazing, with a look at three ways to experience the peace of God as you become who He wants you to be.

Living out your faith each day is a marathon, not a sprint. Are you struggling with your stamina and in need of a pep talk to pick up the pace? Dr. David Jeremiah continues his look at the quality of endurance with inspiring illustrations and encouraging examples to boost your spiritual stamina.

Are you growing weary from the daily battle of living your faith in a faithless world? What can you do to build spiritual stamina? Dr. David Jeremiah offers inspiration from God's Word and the lives of others to keep you spiritually strong and fortified for the long run.

The Bible advises believers to "be anxious for nothing." But do you still find yourself worrying about things? How can you replace stress with serenity? Dr. David Jeremiah shares biblical insights to help you develop greater inner peace through the power of God's Word and prayer.

With worldwide violence and terrorism, you might hold little hope for international peace. But God wants you to know: you can still have internal peace. Dr. David Jeremiah continues the series, A Life Beyond Amazing, with a look at three ways to experience the peace of God as you become who He wants you to be.

The Apostle Paul tells believers to "rejoice in the Lord always." Christians ought to be the most joyful people in the world. But is that the case? Dr. David Jeremiah examines joy—one of the qualities that should be evident in the life of a growing believer

Living out your faith in this fallen world is a journey. If you sometimes feel lost on that journey, you’ll be glad to know God has provided a roadmap. Dr. David Jeremiah takes a closer look at that roadmap known as the fruit of the Spirit—the nine qualities for the life God desires for you.

Scores of songs, volumes of verse, and mountains of movies all describe what love feels like. But for Christians, it's more valuable to know what love looks like. Dr. David Jeremiah shares examples of putting love into practice and why it's a fundamental part of becoming the person God is calling you to be.

It's the central theme for many of mankind's greatest artists, poets, composers, and writers. Yet for many people, it remains largely unknown or mysterious. Dr. David Jeremiah looks at love as he continues his series, A Life Beyond Amazing. Discover why love is at the very heart of the life God wants for His children.

Living out your faith in this fallen world is a journey. If you sometimes feel lost on that journey, you’ll be glad to know God has provided a roadmap. Dr. David Jeremiah takes a closer look at that roadmap known as the fruit of the Spirit—the nine qualities for the life God desires for you.

Are you the kind of person God wants you to be? Does your life reflect the nine qualities—the fruit of the Spirit—outlined in His Word? Dr. David Jeremiah begins a series to help you embrace and enhance those qualities and live the life God desires for you.

If you’re a Christian, you’re no doubt living in great anticipation of Christ’s return. But do you wonder what you ought to be doing until then? Are you ready for your marching orders?

As the events of the End Times unfold in today’s world, Christians need to be faithful, strong and steadfast. Does that describe you? Learn practical, biblical steps you can take to build these qualities into your life.

He was a humble carpenter who lived a quiet life; in fact, the Bible doesn’t record a single word he said. Yet Joseph was hand-picked by God to be the adoptive father of the Messiah. Dr. David Jeremiah profiles this man who was both tough-minded and tender-hearted, a man of faith and integrity.

God often uses ordinary people to achieve His extraordinary purpose. He even chose a normal teenage girl to be the mother of the Messiah! Dr. David Jeremiah shines the spotlight on Mary, the young girl who demonstrated faith and obedience beyond her years, leading God to favor her with the privilege of raising His Son.

Christmas may be a season of joy and peace, but those probably weren’t the emotions young Mary felt as she faced the reality of her pregnancy. Dr. David Jeremiah continues his look at Mary and how she processed the incredible news that she would be giving birth to the Savior of the world.

The announcement of Jesus’ birth was so significant it was delivered by an angel army—to an audience just as unique: a tiny gathering of rural shepherds. Dr. David Jeremiah explains why these simple men were chosen as the first to receive the greatest news ever given.

Some believers think Christmas should be observed in somber silence. But as the shepherds demonstrated, the natural response to Christmas is rejoicing! Dr. David Jeremiah follows these humble ranch hands as they greet the newborn Jesus, whose spontaneous joy becomes contagious.