Prepared for Victory
“For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.” Ephesians 6:12 (NASB) Just as David in the Bible was faced with the challenges of overtaking the giant, you are faced daily with challenges, some of which you don’t understand, others which seem overbearing. In the very next verse in Ephesians 6:13, you are admonished to put on the full armor of God. He does not tell you to put on...
read moreChoose At the Moment of Temptation
Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body so that you obey its lusts, and do not go on presenting the members of your body to sin as instruments of unrighteousness; but present yourselves to God as those alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness to God. For sin shall not be master over you, for you are not under law but under grace. Romans 6:12-14 NASB We have a choice to make at the moment of temptation. As the scripture says, “do not let” and “do not go on,“ “but present yourselves to God.“ It seems that...
read morePrescription for Worry
“I will praise the Lord at all times. I will constantly speak His praises. I will boast only in the Lord; let all who are helpless take heart. Come, let us tell of the Lord’s greatness; let us exalt His name together. I prayed to the Lord, and He answered me. He freed me from all my fears. Those who look to Him for help will be radiant with joy; no shadow of shame will darken their faces. In my desperation I prayed, and the Lord listened; He saved me from all my troubles.” Psalm 34:1-6 NLT Push the reset button: Start with praise. In verses...
read moreTwenty Four Hours
“Therefore be careful how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise, making the most of your time, because the days are evil. So then do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.” Ephesians 5:15-17 NASB Part of managing your time well is to train yourself to be punctual, even if it means being five minutes early to an appointment. This same verse in the Message Bible reads, “So watch your step. Use your head. Make the most of every chance you get. These are desperate times! Don’t live carelessly, unthinkingly. Make...
read moreThe Difference Maker
“Have this same attitude in yourselves which was in Christ Jesus [look to Him as your example in selfless humility].” Philippians 2:5 Amplified Bible There are a few things in life you can control. One of those is your attitude. Attitude is so important because it will determine how you respond or react throughout the day. I love what Charles Swindoll says about attitude, “We cannot change the inevitable. The only thing we can do is play on the one string we have, and that is our attitude. I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me...
read moreCultivate the Habit of Being Grateful
“Having been firmly rooted and now being built up in Him and established in your faith, just as you were instructed, and overflowing with gratitude.” Colossians 2:7 NASB “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 ESV It is obvious that the specific will of God for our life is gratitude. I have found that being grateful, giving thanks, and expressing gratitude helps to keep me in right focus. It switches my thinking more on God and others and less on myself. It was...
read moreParalyzed and Robbed of Our Joy
“For God has not given me a spirit of fear, but a spirit of power and love and a sound mind.” 2 Tim 1:7 (JB Phillips) One of the greatest enemies to our soul is fear. This has a way of paralyzing us and robbing us of our joy. The only way to deal with fear is to face it and overcome it. Dale Carnegie explained it this way: “Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy.” You have a choice. You can allow this enemy to continue to...
read moreThe Day After Tomorrow
“In all labor there is profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty. “ Proverbs 14:23 NASB How many of you would admit that you are a procrastinator? Napoleon Hill says, “Procrastination is the bad habit of putting off until the day after tomorrow what should have been done the day before yesterday.” God gave you that idea, that project,that dream. You have shelved it in yourmind, thinking you can always do something with it the day after tomorrow.Well, let’s fast-forward. It’s the day after tomorrow. Your conversation...
read moreRay Eickhoff, LRF 2018 Volunteer of the Year
Ray Eickhoff, Leadership Development Coach with Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation, has volunteered his time and talents since 2007, serving as Liberty Road Foundation’s Audio/Visual Specialist for every major LRF Event: Fashion Show, Bellevue and Tacoma Vision Luncheons, Charity Golf Tournament & Auction, and Founders Vision Banquet! Not only does Ray handle the sound system (his own equipment) but creates the PowerPoint for each event. He comes early to set up and leaves late after tear down. Our events would not be...
read moreJohn Buchan Homes, LRF 2018 Champion Award
With 56 years in business and over 2,750 homes built, John Buchan Homesnot only builds homes, they have built a HISTORY OF EXCELLENCE. One of the company’s mottos is “Loyalty Is Earned” and it’s reflected in the number of customers who have purchased multiple John Buchan homes. John Buchan Homes and its team members have been volunteering with Liberty Road Foundation for over 5 years serving breakfast to the kids at Jubilee REACH in Bellevue. Chad Kulper and his team of volunteers know how important it is for their business to connect with...
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