“Love . . . always looks for the best” (1 Corinthians 13:7 The Message). When you have high expectations of someone, you don’t tell it like it is. You tell it like it could be. You believe in what God wants to do in and through that person, and you affirm God’s purpose for them.An excellent example... Continue Reading →

“Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love” (Ephesians 4:2 NLT). No relationship will survive without grace. You’ve got to cut people some slack! You’ve got to let things go.The Bible says, “Love patiently accepts all things” (1 Corinthians 13:7 NCV). In the original Greek, this... Continue Reading →

“You made my body, Lord; now give me sense to heed your laws” (Psalm 119:73 TLB).   It’s hard to love when you’re tired.That’s right: Your physical condition has a strong impact on your relationships. Being energetic makes a big difference! What happens to your relationships when you’re run-down? Things that are usually small issues become... Continue Reading →

“We leave this world just as we entered it—with nothing. In spite of all our work there is nothing we can take with us” (Ecclesiastes 5:15 GNT). Have you ever heard about the death of a wealthy person and thought, “I wonder how much they left behind”?Here’s a little secret: They left it all! Ecclesiastes 5:15... Continue Reading →

“Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much” (Luke 16:10 NIV). Are you using your money in such a way that God says, “I want to give that person more”? Are you using your time that way? How... Continue Reading →

Each of us will give an account of ourselves to God” (Romans 14:12 NIV). One day there’s going to be an audit on your life. On that day, you will have to answer for not only how you spent your money but also how you used everything God gave you. What did you do with what... Continue Reading →

“I tell you, use worldly wealth to gain friends for yourselves, so that when it is gone, you will be welcomed into eternal dwellings” (Luke 16:9 NIV). The best use of your money is helping people get into heaven. Jesus says, “I tell you, use worldly wealth to gain friends for yourselves, so that when it is gone,... Continue Reading →

“Once there was a rich man who had a manager to take care of his business” (Luke 16:1 NCV). You don’t really own anything. What you think you own is really on loan. You didn’t own it before you were born. You’re not going to own it after you die. It all belongs to God, and... Continue Reading →

Plan carefully and you will have plenty; if you act too quickly, you will never have enough” (Proverbs 21:5 GNT). To become financially responsible and experience God’s blessing in this area, you must recognize God as your provider, give the first 10 percent of your income back to him, keep good records, save for the future,... Continue Reading →