there's purpose in

your position

at Peña Palace in Sintra, Portugal | July 16,2017

In Matthew‬ ‭20:16‬ the Bible says "So the last will be first, and the first will be last.” How can we learn from this? Take heart in knowing that whether you're first or last, if you trust God and put your faith in Him, He is positioning you with a bigger purpose in mind. It could be a time where He is developing you in different ways so that when the true, best opportunity comes your way, you'll be positioned exactly where you need to be. His thoughts and His ways are higher than ours. Stay faithful and trust that He has the best for you.

showing love even

when it's hard

Filmed at Quinta de Regeleira in Sintra, Portugal | July 16,2017

It's easy to love those who love you, but what about the guy who cuts you off in traffic? What about the person that says something about you behind your back? There are endless examples of situations when it is difficult to show love and grace to someone, but digging deeper and choosing to love someone can make all the difference. You may just help someone realize that they need to be better, or you may literally save their life because they thought nobody loved them.

God loves us unconditionally, and He proved it by sending His son to die for our sins. Accept His free gift of eternal life through Jesus Christ, and love others as yourself. In Matthew 22:37 Jesus says "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.””

don't mistake god's silence

for absence

Filmed in Bellagio, Lake Como, Italy | July 16,2017

It can be easy to mistake God's silence for absence, but He is always with us and wants the very best for us. We have to understand that His timetable is eternal and His will is divine. Sometimes we can't understand even a fraction of what He is doing, when He's doing it, or why He's doing it. But His ways are so much higher than our ways and His thoughts are so much higher than our thoughts. It takes patience on our part. And that's difficult because it takes time and trust.

When we don't have trust in God's plans for us it can be so easy to settle for counterfeits and knockoffs: knockoff relationships, knockoff dreams, knockoff opportunities. You may not even realize that you're settling in different areas of your life right now, but God's plan for your life is so beyond "settling" for anything: it's a life of purpose, fulfillment, hope, peace, joy, and love.

the best way to start your day

Filmed in Bellagio, Lake Como, Italy  | July 16,2017

When you seek God's plan for your day, He prepares you and equips you with love, compassion, self-control, peace, and joy that can be contagious to those around you. He wants to be a part of your day from the smallest decisions to the biggest ones because he loves you so much!

When you put your spotlight on Jesus, He shines so bright that all of your problems and worries fall into the shadow of His greatness in your life. Put Him first, and use prayer as your steering wheel not your spare tire.

the value of looking back

Filmed at Lake Bled, Slovenia  | July 15,2017

There is value in looking back to see the goodness of God in your life, not just as an encouragement to yourself but for others. We are all a work in progress, but have faith and trust that God is developing you, preparing you, and has amazing thoughts towards you and plans for your life.

In Philippians‬ ‭1:6 Paul writes "He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”

rivers of living water

Filmed in Vintgar Gorge, Slovenia   | July 14,2017

In John‬ ‭7:37-38‬ ‭Jesus said, “Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.”

the beauty of patience

Filmed at the Eiffel Tower Paris, France  | July 14,2017

When you're waiting for dreams to come true, stay patient and trust that God is developing and preparing you. Isaiah 40:31 says

“Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”

‭‭Dreams do come true! Don't give up on your dreams!

what it takes to set

yourself apart

Filmed at the Matterhorn, Zermatt, Switzerland  | July 13,2017

It's not always easy to make decisions that will set you apart from what everyone else is doing, but you can experience the fullness of life God has for you in following Jesus. In Matthew‬ ‭7:13-14‬ Jesus said "Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.”

navigating life's crossroads

Filmed in Kandersteg, Switzerland   | July 9,2017

Whether you have a major life decision, or just life's day to day decisions, it's human nature to lean to our own understanding. But Proverbs 3:5-6 provides a better way: "Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” Sound too good to be true? It's not, we challenge and encourage you to trust in the One who cannot fail, who loves you more than you can possibly understand.

elevating your thoughts

Filmed at Oeschinen See, Switzerland  | July 9,2017

In Philippians 4:8, Paul writes "...whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.”

Despite whatever challenge you may be going through, you do have the choice to rise above your circumstances and elevate your thoughts to be more like God's thoughts. He loves you, and He is always offering His peace and His love.

giving god your best

Filmed at the Russian Chapel in Vrsic, Kranjska Gora, Slovenia  | July 9,2017

We serve a God who is worthy, who is Holy, who gave us His best. We are called to give Him our very best. Recorded by More to Life in the Julian Alps of Slovenia.

a love bigger than the

grand canyon

Filmed at the south rim of the Grand Canyon, in Williams, Arizona | July 9,2017

More to Life, from the south rim of the Grand Canyon. The Love of God is immense, amazing, unconditional, and we believe you need to experience Him for yourself. Give Him a chance today, and know that through Him, there is More to Life.

true light in las vegas

Filmed in Las Vegas, Nevada  | July 9,2017

More to Life Ministries, from Las Vegas. Life can sometimes feel like the cards are stacked against you, but giving your life to Him is the only true guarantee of victory. His light brings hope, His light brings peace, His light brings fulfillment, and His light is love. Through Him, there is More to Life. We encourage you to invite Jesus into your life. "Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life"

supernatural peace

Filmed above Lauterbrunnen valley, Switzerland  | June 10,2017

When you believe and trust in God, He brings supernatural peace and makes you more than a conqueror.

Romans 8:36-37 says "...in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.”

Jesus said "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” John 14:27