The Higher the Pedestal, the Harder the Fall When God's Servants Begin Believing Their Own Applause By David W. EbelGod Says Yes Podcast After more than 50 years in ministry, I've learned something I wish every young minister understood before st…
A threatening encounter in a Detroit Christian coffeehouse became an unexpected moment of grace. David W. Ebel shares a personal story about courage, surrender, and the love of Jesus. Key points: Every person who comes through the door may be a …
Flavors of Fear Learning to trust God one step at a time By David W. Ebel I love listening to people. When someone begins to share what is really on their heart, you learn what concerns them. Lately, one word keeps coming up in the news and in …
The Treadmill David W. Ebel When I gave my heart to Jesus, all I knew was that I wanted to please Him with every ounce of my being. I thought about Him. I lived for Him. I couldn’t get my mind off Him. If something on television wasn’t about J…
“If if words could describe the real feeling inside. And I could decide that there's nothing to hide. I could take great satisfaction and not be driven to distraction. By expressing fully my feelings inside.” David W Ebel. 1974. Even as a teena…
I asked someone the other day, what's the biblical definition for God's love? They couldn't answer me because they had no idea. Yet they had been a Christian for many years and felt themselves to be quite knowledgeable about biblical things. It was…
“Good luck!” We say it when someone has a job interview, takes a test, or faces something important. Most of the time, it is simply a kind way of saying, “I hope this goes well for you.” I have said it myself without giving it much thought. But re…
Listening with Your Heart 1 Kings 19:11–12 (NIV) The Lord told Elijah to stand on the mountain because He was about to pass by. A powerful wind came, followed by an earthquake and a fire. But the Lord was not in any of them. After the fire came a …
Story of The Praying Hands Painting The "Ripple Effect" Story of The Praying Hands Painting The Ripple Effect There is a story often told about Albrecht Dürer’s Praying Hands. It tells of two brothers, Albrecht and Albert, who both dreamed of be…
How To Know Jesus - It Changes Everything! Your New Life In Faith Begins Here! Greeting My Friend, Now that you have either watched our episodes of encouragement -God Says YES! or read my book "When the Doctors Say…
Understanding Poverty Beyond AmericaI had served in some of the most financially difficult places in America and thought I understood poverty. Then I began traveling outside the United States and saw that people in many other countries were far wors…
Being there for those who need it People often judge us by what they see on the outside, without realizing that someone may be struggling physically, emotionally, or spiritually on the inside. Growing up as a disabled child, I did not look disable…
“If if words could describe the real feeling inside. And I could decide that there's nothing to hide. I could take great satisfaction and not be driven to distraction. By expressing fully my feelings inside.” David W Ebel. 1974. The Beginning of P…
When I was a boy, I loved going to the carnival. One of my favorite attractions was the funhouse mirror room. A carnival worker stood outside calling people in to see strange sights and frightening “monsters” hiding in the darkness. Being young and…
We love to keep score. Whether we’re playing Monopoly, watching baseball, or tossing a Frisbee, we want to know who won. Usually, we can laugh about it afterward. Yet the habit of keeping score can follow us into places where it does real harm. We …
