Everyone has a phrase that means more than anything else to them. We all want to be encouraged, but how we receive encouragement varies from person to person. As an encourager, it is vital that you know how the people around you want to be lifted up. There is a phrase or certain words that […]
Our thoughts have a fixed value. Godly thinking increases our faith, but negative thinking decreases it. Be aware of the results your thoughts will generate. Do not welcome destructive, defeated, and distracting thoughts. There is no value in negativity. Quit thinking the worst and start thinking the best. Understand that circumstances are not happening to […]
We can always trust that God’s plans are good and good for us. Founder of Auntie Anne’s Pretzels, Anne F. Beiler said, “My philosophy is: Life is hard, but God is good. Try not to confuse the two.” Jeremiah 29:11 I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord, plans to prosper you […]
Purpose Changes What You Do When you know what you are supposed to be doing, it’s easier to identify whether or not you are doing the right thing. Purpose is an excellent filter for determining whether or not you are spending your time the right way. It is an internal compass helping us navigate our […]
Have you ever stopped to think about what makes God so worthy of worship? It’s an honest question that can make a difference in your faith. You see, you can’t truly worship God if you don’t know why He is worthy. In fact, the word worship comes from an old English word that basically means […]
Remember the famous line in the Mission Impossible series? “Your mission, should you choose to accept it…” We have to accept our mission when God offers it to us. It is no one’s choice but ours. Whether that mission is a short-term adventure or a long-term journey, we have to embrace it and not fight […]
If you are a hyper-driven achiever, you’ll always chase opportunity. You will always want to be, do, and have more. This is a great thing, but if not checked, can lead to burnout. Just because something could be done doesn’t mean it should be done. Opportunity does not mean obligation. Simply having an opportunity presented […]
Luke 17:5 (NLV) The followers said to the Lord, “Give us more faith.” It’s appropriate to ask for more faith. In fact, we need to ask for more faith. The ancient statement from the Apostle James will stand true for all time:, “Ye have not, because ye ask not.” God pours out an extra measure […]
Isaiah 60:1 (NIV) “Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you.” What a great promise Isaiah spoke to the Israelites of long ago. This truth still holds true for us today. The light has come to you and me and He illuminates our path. He guides us along […]
The guilty are usually living in a vicious cycle of feelings that cause them to not experience true forgiveness. Our sins are what sent the King of Glory, Jesus Christ, to the cross. Sin was the fall of man, but on the cross it became the rise of a Hero. The cross is the place […]