The Promises of God are many, and as believers, we must remind ourselves of them constantly. The Bible is the place in which we find these promises as it is the spoken Word of God. The Word is the authority upon which we can stand and it protects us against the enemy. The Word is life to all who hear it and it is the way we grow in faith, “So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” — Romans 10:17. The scriptures below are meant to be kept as a reference upon which you can meditate, pray and declare over your life. Speak them in faith and make them a reality in your heart. These are just a few of the many promises of God made towards those who believe in Him.

This is perhaps my favorite series of all time! These guys are so inspiring and help me to stay grounded in truth. Here in America, it’s so easy to get distracted by so many things. Tim and Will, along with everyone involved with the making of this show help keep my mind on the things of God. They are great reminders of what we are all called to do as believers in Christ, and they do it, modeling the fruit of the Holy Spirit, with meekness, and gentleness. That said, what they do is not for wimps. They have tremendous courage. I hope they are able to keep making these episodes. I also want to add that I have been deeply touched by witnessing some of their encounters. Thank you Tim, Will, and the Travel the Road crew!…

The great and wonderful thing about the Lord our God is that He proves Himself. From the Old Testament to the New Testament, God puts forward the evidence of His power, love and existence. The Gospels are first-hand eyewitness accounts of the life of Christ Jesus and are considered so much a documentation that the first verses of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John implore the readers that what they are about to read are true events that transpired. Look at how the Gospel of Luke begins, “Inasmuch as many have undertaken to compile an account of the things accomplished among us, just as they were handed down to us by those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and servants of the word, it seemed fitting for me as well, having investigated everything carefully from the beginning, to write it out for you in consecutive order, most excellent Theophilus; so that you may know the exact truth about the things you have been taught.” — Luke 1:1–4

Your life is what you pay attention to. Think about it for a moment. What is on your mind right now? If you are anxious about finances, health, or other circumstances then your state of mind is upon those things. You could be looking out at a beautiful waterfall, but if your attention is elsewhere, it’s like you’re not even there, but instead, only worrying about your circumstances. This is why it’s a fair statement to say, what you dwell upon will dictate your experiences in life. Jesus repeatedly told his followers to set their minds on the heavenly things and to avoid the mire of earthly worries.

The persecution of the church has been a common theme throughout the ages. One only needs to read the horrendous accounts in the New Testament of the Apostles and Disciples to see the extent of how difficult a time it was. The brutal stoning death of Stephen highlights what Christians faced in the early church. In Acts 7 we see Stephen defending the Gospel in a Synagogue in Jerusalem.

The definition of Loyalty is: a strong feeling of support or allegiance. A loyal person is someone who won’t sacrifice their beliefs to social pressure or persecution but holds fast to their convictions even under extreme pressures. We need only look to the Christians of old to see a great example of loyalty. These Christians of the past were hunted and persecuted for their beliefs, and when captured, many were put into arenas to be eaten by lions for the amusement of onlookers. They were also crucified and tortured, and the fortunate ones were only beaten. Through the ages, many brave Christian men and women went to violent deaths refusing to renounce Christ Jesus. They were heroes of the faith and had an unwavering loyalty to God. Great is their reward.

Stress is a killer of the body and soul. It can paralyze a person to the point of physical collapse. No one lives stress-free and many suffer daily from its impact. The definition of stress is a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or very demanding circumstances. Stress is probably the number one way the devil torments people in life.

Master Effort: The term Mastery means: to have a comprehensive knowledge or skill in a subject or accomplishment. Or control or superiority over something. Mastery in anything takes time to refine and not something that materializes overnight. It’s an effort of blood, sweat and tears that takes extreme patience and complete dedication. Mastery of a subject can include things as niche as knitting, painting, photography, mountaineering, singing, computer programming, horticulture, welding, writing, cooking, trading, etc…More often than not, these master skills will also provide a lifelong vocation or deep investment of time in a person’s life. The best way to understand mastery is to look at the lives of past masters. And when one investigates the commonality found in these masters of the past, they will find the importance of hard work.

Amid great disaster and extreme challenges God moves in mighty ways and calls people to accomplish extraordinary things. Joseph was sold by his brothers into slavery and rose to high office in order to help his family. Moses was called to lead the Israelites out of bondage and into a land of their own — the Promise Land. Jonah survived three days and three nights in the belly of the whale and went on to preach and convince the people of Nineveh to repent. The Bible is filled with accounts of people that were put into extraordinary and dangerous situations who ultimately rose to the challenge and accomplished their God-given mission.

Changes: The one constant in life is change. The course you are on will twist and deviate in ways you never thought possible. These changes usually happen fast and without a lot of notice. A wise person recognizes that change is inevitable and that nothing is sustainable forever. Empires rise and fall, businesses boom and bust, economies bubble and pop, peacetime yields to war, life begins and ultimately ends. These are the realities of the world we live in, and as such, it’s important to recognize that cycles like this will occur. However, we do not need to only dwell on the darkness because as Christians we have our hope and assurance firmly set in the Lord. The promises of God are the one thing that is immune to change, for He is never changing and true to His Word. Amen!

When we think about power, there is only one source to look to — Almighty God. God, from the beginning, has always given mankind a choice. Because without the freedom to choose there can be no such thing as love. Many times you will hear people who do not believe in God say, “But if there is a loving God why does he allow the suffering in the world?”

Know Yourself: A wise person takes an honest stock of who they are. If you do not know your character, judgment or emotions you cannot fix the flaws. Most do not look inward as they are too concerned about the outward. Gaining knowledge of who you are is the first step in conquering the challenges that are present and those to come. “Let us examine and probe our ways, And let us return to the LORD.” — Lamentations 3:40

Good stuff! I've watched about the first 10 or so episodes so far, just watched the two-part India one last night...Their ministry style is pure Pentecostalism, complete with passionate fervent preaching, healings, exorcisms, laying on of hands (blessings), even a story of a woman being raised from the dead. They are proof the Apostolic age hasn't ended and that God still works in these ways to this day. They're like modern-day Paul and Barnabas on missions practicing first-century Christianity! It’s awesome!! So Spirit-filled and inspiring!!! I'M TOTALLY ADDICTED TO THIS SHOW... A GOOD HEALTHY GODLY ADDICTION :D — David

Ebola: As we drive along the last portion of the sealed road toward the eastern town of Tongo, pastor Joshua points out a small clearing on the roadside. He says, “This was one of the Ebola camps. Any person traveling from Guinea or eastern Sierra Leone must pass along this road. In the time of the Ebola (outbreak of 2014 - 2016), anyone with a fever would be stopped and forced to stay at the camp. Many, many people died here.”

Sierra Leone is a country mostly known for its difficult past. Much like Rwanda is associated with the genocide of the early ‘90s, Sierra Leone is known for its history of slavery, rebel wars, blood diamonds and most recently, the deadliest Ebola outbreak in human history. Yet, through all the pains and hardships, hope in Christ can be found in many communities and districts. All one has to do is walk down the streets of Freetown on any given night and they will hear the sounds of praise and worship crackling from roadside churches. However, it would be a mistake to think Sierra Leone is predominantly a Christian country as it has more than a 70% Muslim population. Many would think religious strife would be a source of constant conflict, but unlike other countries in West Africa, it rarely is…

We all worry. Some more than others, but worry is one of the things most people have become experts at. Much of what Jesus spoke was to allay the worries and fears of people. “Do not let your heart be troubled; believe in God, believe also in Me.” — John 14:1. “For this reason I say to you, do not be worried about your life, as to what you will eat or what you will drink; nor for your body, as to what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? “Look at the birds of the air, that they do not sow, nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not worth much more than they? “And who of you by being worried can add a single hour to his life? “And why are you worried about clothing? Observe how the lilies of the field grow; they do not toil nor do they spin, yet I say to you that not even Solomon in all his glory clothed himself like one of these.” — Matthew 6:25-29. “Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful.” — John 14:27. The fact is — worry will always come. It will harass and torment your mind like wild hounds chasing after you. But praise God there is freedom from worry and we find it in the embrace of Christ Jesus.

“Through a small opening (in sealed train car) I see great piles of clothes. I realize that we are lost. Alas, it is hopeless. After a short while the door of the traincar is abruptly thrown open to the accompaniment of fiendish screams—Raus! Raus! (Get out! Get out!). I no longer have any doubts about our misfortune. I put my arm around my sister and try to get out of the car as quickly as possible. I leave everything behind. My poor sister asks me why I am leaving our baggage. I reply—It is not necessary …

Watching the Guatemala episode I was so shocked by how the Mayan sacrifices are happening today. Many people think Guatemala is totally evangelized, but seeing your episode showed another side of things. I am glad you could help the poor people in the trash yards and show us the hardships of people hooked on drugs. I want to watch all your episodes again and again. You are shining a light in the darkness...God bless you. — Mary

To truly understand your nature as a Christian, and to better know yourself, you must first realize there is two natures inside of you. One is the spirit and the other is the flesh. “But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not carry out the desire of the flesh. For the flesh sets its desire against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; for these are in opposition to one another, so that you may not do the things that you please….”

Today, in the modern church, the word tradition has almost become a dirty word. There are valid points of where tradition should not be accepted, such as non-doctrinally sound teachings and heresies that are anti-christ. But for the most part, we should embrace the true traditions of the Word of God and reject those that are not of Christ.