Surround Yourself With Excellent Counsel
“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 and accept discipline, that you may be wise the rest of your days.”Spend time around wise businessmen...
read moreThe 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 is dedicated people, devoted time, and donated dollars to solve problems.”We need to listen to the...
read moreTired 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 right for us, but it all ends up futile. And because most of our struggles are of the flesh, either...
read moreDon’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 that hurt you. You see, some of you will never see the destiny that God has for you because you’re...
read moreStress 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 these things.” Philippians 4:6-9 NASB As your thoughts turn toward Christmas, the stress trap can...
read moreLRF HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE FEEDS 2,514
The Empowerment Center in Tacoma was the beneficiary of Liberty Road Foundation’s Annual Holiday Food Drive – $13,710 and over 400 pounds of food donated by you! Thank you so much for your generosity! ECT distributed complete meals to 2,514 people in need. They had 346 volunteers serving for a total of 1,653 hours! The primary focus of The Empowerment Center since 2003 has been to wage war against hunger. Their goal is to divert good wholesome food away from the sanitary landfill to the table of more than 700 families per week...
read moreHope In the Midst of Pain and Loss
“’For I know the plans that I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope.’” Jeremiah 29:11 NASB “We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not despairing; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed.” 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 NASB “Struck down, but not destroyed”in the Phillips translation reads, “We may be knocked down but we are never knocked out.” Through all the stuff that you go through, God always, through Christ, gives you the...
read moreCounter-Acting Discouragement
“That is why we never give up. Though our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed every day.” II Corinthians 4:16 (NLT) Discouragement can be one of the biggest challenges you face in life, but when you are discouraged because of difficulties in your life, you need to rest assured that this too will pass. God allows you to go through challenges and situations in your life to help you to grow but there are also times of refreshment and rest. You need to remember that the Father is always with you, giving you support, protecting you in...
read moreKeep a Right Perspective
“Consider it a sheer gift, friends, when tests and challenges come at you from all sides. You know that under pressure, your faith-life is forced into the open and shows its true colors. So don’t try to get out of anything prematurely. Let it do its work so you become mature and well-developed, not deficient in any way. If you don’t know what you’re doing, pray to the Father. He loves to help. You’ll get his help, and won’t be condescended to when you ask for it. Ask boldly, believingly, without a second thought....
read moreHe Will Carry All Your Hurts and Disappointments
“Have you never heard? Have you never understood? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of all the earth. He never grows weak or weary. No one can measure the depths of his understanding. He gives power to the weak and strength to the powerless.” Isaiah 40:28-29 NLT Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Matthew 11:28-29 NLT.” Bring all your hurts,...
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