The POWER of the Helper
The POWER of the Helper
Time to Get Ready Team · Oct 2 2 minute read

The Spirit wants to help us with our weaknesses. He will also be with us whether we are having a bad day or sharing Jesus with a stranger. How do we expect the Holy Spirit to help us if...

Praying with Promises
Praying with Promises
Helmut Haubeil · Sep 18 6 minute read

God has given us a great help so that we can easily trust our heavenly Father. We call it “praying with promises.” “To blot the promises of God from the Word would be like blotting the sun from the sky…God has placed the promises in His Word to lead us to...

Engineered for Success
Engineered for Success
Vicki Griffin · Aug 30 5 minute read

The battle is for the brain—the seat of our thoughts, emotions, and actions—and that’s where recovery begins. A healthy, well-functioning brain can make better choices and more clearly...

The Skeleton Key
The Skeleton Key
Don MacLafferty · Aug 23 9 minute read

After preparing for bed, I knelt by my bed to pray. “God, I am leaving for home the day after tomorrow. What is on Your heart?” Instantly, the quiet voice of God whispered softly to my heart and mind. “Come out under the stars, Don. There is something I want to tell you.” Hopping up, I pulled on some warmer clothes and...

Fearless Fishermen
Fearless Fishermen
Time to Get Ready Team · Aug 21 1 minute read

We're thankful for each team member at Time to Get Ready Ministries and the tireless efforts made to write, edit, lead, and share messages that encourage and enlighten others. We're especially thankful for our young volunteers who write and share very insightful words to help us grow closer to Jesus—most of the articles below are written by them.

What is a Gold Medal Worth?
What is a Gold Medal Worth?
Joy Kauffman · Aug 9 4 minute read

What would you be willing to sacrifice to compete in the Olympics and win a gold medal? Athletes sacrifice a lot to compete in the Olympics. When I was growing up, my family made many sacrifices so my siblings and I could achieve our athletic dreams. Over the kitchen sink in my childhood home hung...

Are You Awake at Midnight?
Are You Awake at Midnight?
Anthony R. Castelbuono · Aug 2 3 minute read

"Are you awake?" my youngest son nervously asked as we drove home. "Yes, Andrew, I'm awake and fully alert,” I responded. A few hours before this question, I did something I'd never done before. As we had embarked on our 8.5-hour trip home, I...

Superior Self-Help: Free for Everyone!
Superior Self-Help: Free for Everyone!
Anthony R. Castelbuono · Jul 25 1 minute read

Did you know that Americans spend $10 billion+ on self-help products each year? What if there was superior "self-help" available that was better than all of the products available anywhere in the world and "guaranteed" to help you with whatever you needed? There is, and there is no $ involved! What is this superior "self-help" that is completely free?

Live Your God-Given Mission
Live Your God-Given Mission
Don MacLafferty · Jul 24 5 minute read

When we were children, we had dreams of what we wanted to be when we grew up. Stop and think a moment about those childhood dreams. Did any of those dreams come true in your life? We are going to explore our unique and special calling. God has a mission for your life and for mine. There is a reason why He chose us to live and...

I Want to Die
I Want to Die
Lisa Lothian · Jul 17 4 minute read

Have you ever felt like you wanted to die? I have, and no, I’m not talking about suicide. You see, I personally have a very big problem with...

What is the Seal of God?
What is the Seal of God?
Jonathon Cherne · Jul 12 7 minute read

As an attorney, I often have to use documents that contain a seal, such as a notary seal or the seal of the court. Seals are placed on legal documents to demonstrate the document is genuine. If a document does not contain a seal, the clerk will...

Disciple Others to Jesus
Disciple Others to Jesus
Don MacLafferty · Jun 26 5 minute read

“Do you love me?” That’s the question Jesus asked Peter when giving him his commission as a disciple-maker for the heavenly Kingdom. The foundation of being a true disciple-maker for Jesus is...