High school sweethearts Jon and Kristin married while attending Dayspring Bible College. They have since been blessed with two beautiful children: Kate, age 5, and Luke, age 2.

While attending Dayspring, both Jon and Kristin were an active part of the ministries of the Quentin Road Bible Baptist Church. Jon worked in the maintenance department and later as a television editor for Victory In Grace. Kristin served in the Christian preschool, finance office, and as the high school volleyball coach.

Today, God continues to use this couple as a shining testimony to His glory. Jon, who is currently studying for a Master’s degree in theology, is now the associate pastor, high school supervisor, and basketball coach at Quentin Road, while Kristin serves as the church secretary.

Pastor Jon and Kristin share,

We are so blessed by having attended Dayspring Bible College. We were both impacted by the clear teaching of God’s Word and the examples of godly faculty members who invested their time in us. We will take with us the experiences and truths we have learned wherever our Lord leads.

Please keep Pastor Jon and Kristin Tanney in your prayers as they further seek to glorify the Lord together.

The race has begun. The books have been opened, the practicum assigned, and the studying commenced.

We are excited that another new school year is underway here at Dayspring Bible College. Fresh faces, exciting events, and new online courses make for an invigorating year of spiritual growth and learning. From our culinary program, taught by Chef Dean Jaramillo, to our media program, you will not find another college more dedicated to applying one’s major to the ministry. Each student is able to make an impact for the cause of Christ and see how a church operates. They graduate equipped to serve the Lord and win souls with their knowledge of the clear gospel.

Perhaps you are considering whether or not to attend college. Now is the time to “start your engine”. Dayspring will equip you with a “hands-on” knowledge of ministry and get you going on the right track.

If you are interested in Dayspring and would like more information, contact us at dayspringbiblecollege. edu.

Article by Pastor Jim Scudder, Jr.

Souad, from Cairo, Egypt, can now be called our brother. Despite the distance, we have an eternal bond through Christ.

Not long ago, Souad’s friend gave him the phone number for Victory In Grace. Curious about his friend’s faith, Souad called our ministry to get some free “Christian” material. His friend had witnessed to him many times, yet Souad remained skeptical. He desired to know more before accepting this unfamiliar God of Whom his friend so often spoke.

When Nathan, one of our ministry representatives, asked Souad where he would go if he were to die, Souad said he would probably go to Heaven if he trusted Christ as his Savior. Nathan asked if Souad had ever placed his faith in Christ alone to save him, but Souad replied, “No, I want to read more Christian books before I become a Christian.”

Nathan shared with Souad that since we are never guaranteed tomorrow, Souad should take the opportunity to accept Christ’s free gift of salvation today.

Souad did just that. Ecstatic about becoming a child of God, Souad was so grateful that he thanked Nathan and called him his brother.

Now Souad is ready for eternity. He is part of the family of God.

Article by Stephanie Scialabba

Have you ever found yourself wondering who is really in control of your life?

As I look back over 40 years of ministry, I am reminded of many moments when it seemed like God delayed His provision. Sometimes it felt as though He would take me right to the edge of difficult circumstances before I could see His hand upholding me.

Friend, that edge is often right where He needs us. By going against all earthly reason and forsaking our own plans of success, God is able to give us blessings far greater than those we originally desired.

When our building was undergoing construction, I saw many unusual ways in which the Lord proved He was with us. One of my favorite memories is of a time when we were about to pour a large amount of concrete for our building. After I had prayed about the matter, we ordered the concrete truck to come on a specific day.

That morning I saw storm clouds gathering overhead. I was faced with the decision to either call off our plan to pour the concrete, which would cause us to lose thousands of dollars of already-mixed cement, or I could go ahead with our plans in faith that the Lord would hold back the rain. Against all human wisdom, I decided to go ahead and pour the concrete. To everyone’s amazement, it rained all around our property except on the concrete. Our building rests on that foundation to this day. To me, it is a testimony of a God Who never fails us.

Believer, you may be struggling with worries about your future or the health of a loved one. Perhaps you just lost your job. Whatever your situation, remember you serve a God Who is always in control. Commit your way to Him. Earthly wisdom and common sense will falter, but Jesus never fails.

Praising a God Who is in Control,

Dr. James A. Scudder

Christy from Rusk, Texas, has been set free from her doubts and fears of eternity.

Christy called Victory In Grace to order our 2011 Fear Not Calendar. She spoke with Cameron, one of our operators, who asked if she knew for sure she was going to Heaven. In answer to Cameron’s question, Christy replied:

I don’t think anybody can know for sure they’re going to Heaven. I try my best. I’ve grown up in church. Every day I ask forgiveness for my sins — I’m doing the best I can. I hope I would make it.

Using Romans 3:23 and 6:23, Cameron shared with Christy how she could know for sure. Finally, everything made sense to her. Christy trusted Christ, and — for the first time — was released from the doubts that held her captive.

Christy is now forever free from fear because she knows salvation is only through the shed blood of Jesus Christ. The nails that held Him to Calvary’s cross set her free for all eternity.

Article by Stephanie Scialabba