All of us have experienced fear. It is one of the most negative emotions we as humans can experience. It is a debilitating tool the enemy uses to manipulate us. He causes us to be afraid of a host of things such as death, sickness, our purpose, witnessing, other people, and the future. I’m very …
I’m sure most of you are familiar with the concepts of “the grass is always greener on the other side,” and “keeping up with the Joneses.” We generally label individuals who live by these concepts as unfulfilled and misguided. Yet, could it be that the grass is greener on the other side and that keeping …
Time can be described as a “finite duration.” It is a precious commodity that is given to all. Yet, once it is gone we can never get it back. A very valuable yet abused asset. In one day we are entrusted with 24 hours, 1,440 minutes, or 86,400 seconds. That is a whole lot of …
Many of us have mastered the business of worrying. Yet by definition worry is a terrible thing. It is to torment oneself with or suffer from disturbing thoughts. Worry and peace cannot coexist. Fortunately, there is a sure fire way to eliminate worry. If you desire to experience true peace in your life then you …
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Many of us have goals that we aspire to accomplish in life. Yet, few actually do what is necessary to achieve these goals. This often occurs because we are holding on to things that are hindering our progress. If we desire to be successful in life we must learn to eliminate those things that act …
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In today’s busy society it is not hard to feel overwhelmed. There are so many things to do with so little time. Whether it is work, family, relationships, chores, or even ministry, at times life can be a bit overwhelming. Fortunately, though our plates may be full, peace can still be obtained despite our many …
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This morning I was running late to take my son to his appointment. I hurriedly grab the kids some breakfast and dashed into the car. The moment I was ready to pull off I realized that I didn’t have my cell phone. The horror! I was now facing a dilemma. Do I sacrifice another five …
In this life we are all going to experience storms, little storms, big storms, or even devastating storms. Storms are a part of the Christian’s journey. We have no control over when they will appear or how severe they may be. Yet, we are not completely helpless. If we make the decision to hold on …
Perseverance is a critical aspect of one’s journey to success. By definition, it is to continue in a course of action even in the face of difficulty or with little or no prospect of success. The reason many fail to achieve success in life is because they fail to persevere. We have dreams, goals, and …
God is an amazing being that can’t be explained. He’s so complex that our simple minds can’t even begin to discern His ways. Yet, there is one thing about God that He has made very clear, He desires the glory. He is so serious about receiving the glory that He tells us in 1 Corinthians …
Journaling is something that I’ve done for the majority of my life. As a child I kept a diary, documenting my latest crush, the “unfairness” of my parents, or latest drama at school. When I need a little comic relief I’ll pull out those old journals and just laugh at things that were oh so …
Submitting to the will of God is a beautiful thing. Yet, it is an aspect of the Christian journey that many struggle with. Letting go and allowing someone else to take control of our lives can be hard to do. Yet, once we learn to do this our spiritual experience will be significantly enhanced. Early …
Inaction is one of the biggest killers of success. It prevents us from reaching our full potential and making a positive impact upon our world. Inaction has the ability to cause us to miss out on magnificent things that were destined to occur in our lives if we had taken even the smallest of actions. …
Many of us desire to have well defined bodies complete with chiseled and toned muscles. Yet, in reality very few of us are willing to do what it takes to obtain such muscles. It takes quite a bit of work and the process is often painful. However, when compared with the rewards the pain is …
Most of us fail to realize the power of our words. The words that come out of our mouths are often a direct reflection of our mindset. The bible says that, “Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.” Proverbs 18:21. The words …
