To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints; Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.
—Rom. 1:7 KJV
A number of years ago, a popular advertisement showed a boy gazing into the future. In the background a planet was whirling and a rocket was bursting into outer space. The heading for the ad said, “You’re as big as you think!”
The caption then went on to read: “Only a boy, but his thoughts are far in the future. Thinking, dreaming, his mind sees more than his eyes do. So with all boys…vision, looking beyond the common place, finds new things to do. And growth, as it always must, follows where mind marks the way.”
What do you dream about? What has God enabled you to see that does not yet exist?
God created you with an imagination. He gave you the ability to dream, to have faith for things which do not yet exist, and to attain high goals.
In fact, it is part of your being made in God’s image, for God has an imagination of His own. He has daydreams. Some of what He has dreamed turned out to be you.
If God were rewriting this old ad, He would likely picture you with the heading, “You’re only as big as your imagination!”
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Van Crouch is widely regarded as one of the best and more versatile speakers in America. As the founder and president of Van Crouch Communications, Van challenges individuals to achieve excellence in their lives. After ranking as a consistent sales leader with the American Express Company, Van went on to receive many awards for outstanding performance in the insurance industry and has been a qualifying member of the Million Dollar Round Table.
Van is the author of several bestselling books including Stay in the Game, Dare to Succeed, Take It Back, Winning 101, The C.E.O's Little Instruction Book and Storehouse Principle. Van is in demand for his thought-provoking seminars and keynote engagements to Fortune 500 companies, government organizations, professional and collegiate sports teams, churches and para-church organizations, and management and sales conventions worldwide.
When Van is at home he can be found at his home church, Living Word Christian Center, pastored by the internationally-known Dr. Bill Winston. Van is an active member of Dr. Winston's organization, Faith Ministries Alliance, where he participates regularly in training and encouraging other leaders.
Van Crouch has the ability to motivate people to raise their level of expectation. He will cause your attitude to become more positive, your problems smaller, your self-esteem and confidence will grow, and your self doubts disintegrate. He is sure to both inspire and challenge you. Van and his wife, Doni, reside in Wheaton, Illinois.