BEYOND WORDS with Dr. William Campbell

Do you believe prayer changes things? Jim Cymbala does. When he and Carolyn Cymbala founded the multi-racial Brooklyn Tabernacle in 1973, they never imagined it would eventually have over 16,000 members. And they attribute it all to prayer. Join us as Jim tells his story: the founding and growth of ministry, overwhelming difficulties, and striking demonstrations of the power of prayer.

At this time of the year we celebrate Christmas and the New Year with much joy. Or do we? Often our joy is sapped by change. It is not just the calendar but also the world around us seems to be in a state of flux. It has been rightly said that the only constant in life is change. Such change often creates fear and anxiety in our hearts. How then can we find the joy God promises? Authors Bill and Pam Farrel help us to locate a source of joy the world cannot duplicate or take away.

Think of fun trivia about Christmas: The number of homes Santa would have to visit per second to keep everyone happy; the tallest Christmas tree ever decorated; or the largest snow man ever built. Such trivia can be interesting. Juxtaposed against the true message of Christmas, however, it becomes fascinating. It highlights something much greater, and much better. Tune in to gain a fresh, insightful, even humorous perspective on the most amazing fact about Christmas.

Everywhere we look there are signs of the conflict between the kingdom of this world and the kingdom of God. As we stand in the midst of it all, where can we look for peace? In this season of Advent, Dr. Campbell offers insights that can help you put things in perspective—God’s perspective. The story of Christ’s coming speaks afresh to our current crises, reminding us that God is in control and that we can indeed trust Him!

What comes to our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.” This quote, from A. W. Tozer, deeply impacted Chip Ingram’s life. It inspired him to write his recent book, The Real God. If one could read your mind, what kind of understanding about God would they discover? Tune into this program to fine-tune the way you think about God.