“Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will stand before kings; He will not stand before obscure men.” Proverbs 22:29 NASB The question we need to ask ourselves is this: Are we doing all we can to develop the skills and talents that God has put within us? Proverbs 27:17 NASB tells us, “Iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.” Proverbs 19:20 NASB further tells us that we are to seek good counsel for our business, “Listen to counsel...
The Road To Significance
Jesus came to planet earth to serve and give. Ken Blanchard, in his book, “The Generosity Factor,”asks 3 questions: 1. Does every child in America and around the world go to bed with a full stomach and a loving hug from someone who cares? 2. Is all the research being done to cure devastating diseases? 3. Do the homeless have a warm place to rest their heads at night? He further says, “Pat answers have never solved the problem. What it does take...
Tired of the Same Old…
“There is a way which seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.” Proverbs 14:12 NASB Could this be you? “I’ve set some goals for the year but, if it’s like past years, that all fades in a few weeks. I take four steps forward but then I fall back six steps. It’s just a struggle and I’m so tired of not being victorious.” The problem is that we hear all about things in the world system that are supposed to be good for us and they seem...
Don’t Let Your Past Haunt You: It’s a new year, it’s a new start. Make the right choice.
“Do not call to mind the former things, or ponder things of the past. Behold, I will do something new, now it will spring forth; will you not be aware of it? I will even make a roadway in the wilderness, rivers in the desert.” Isaiah 43:18-19 NASB The key word is ponder, which keeps fouling us up. It means to keep talking about, keep dwelling on, in this case, your past such as hurts by a former spouse, a former boss or employee, or a parent...
Stress Free for the Christmas Season
“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell on...