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1961 The Institute in Basic Life Principles was first incorporated in 1961 under the name Campus Teams. Founder Bill Gothard focused on helping teenagers and their parents make wise choices. …
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Basic Life Principles - Institute in Basic Life Principles
Timeless truths for our lives and relationships. These principles, found throughout the pages of God’s Word, touch on every relational sphere of life.
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Discipleship opportunities for personal and spiritual growth, experiences for the entire family, and valuable tools for group or individual study.
Don Richardson: Finding the Key to the Heart
The young missionary and his wife settled down into a long dugout canoe. The canoe, skillfully oared by area tribesmen, would transport them to their new home deep in the swampy jungles of Indonesia. …
What are the commands of Christ? - Institute in Basic Life Principles
Jesus said, “If ye love me, keep my commandments” (John 14:15). What are these commandments, and what does it mean to “keep” them? We cannot keep (observe, remember, and apply) Christ’s …
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What is the principle of ownership? - Institute in Basic Life Principles
A steward is someone entrusted with valuable possessions of another, such as an estate, a dwelling, or even one’s children. God entrusts us to be stewards of His possessions. Whatever has been given to …
Obedience - Institute in Basic Life Principles
Apr 20, 2023 · The operational definition of obedience is “eagerly yielding to God’s Word rather than following my own will.” God is our ultimate Authority, and He reveals His will to us through His Word. …
Humility - Institute in Basic Life Principles
Apr 20, 2023 · The operational definition of humility is “recognizing that without the help of God and others my achievements in life would not have been possible.” Without God, you would not even …