“Love never stops being patient, never stops believing, never stops hoping, never gives up” (1 Corinthians 13:7 GW). The same love that God gives to you, you are to offer to everybody else that you come in contact with. It’s not an option or a suggestion. It’s a command: “Now I am giving you a new commandment:... Continue Reading →
To Live Free of Fear, Surrender to God
“Surrender your heart to God, turn to him in prayer, and give up your sins—even those you do in secret. Then you won’t be ashamed; you will be confident and fearless. Your troubles will go away like water beneath a bridge, and your darkest night will be brighter than noon. You will rest safe and... Continue Reading →
Not Everything You Feel Is Right
To be controlled by human nature results in death; to be controlled by the Spirit results in life and peace . . . Those who obey their human nature cannot please God” (Romans 8:6, 8 GNT). Learning to manage your emotions is the key to peace of mind.I want to share with you four important... Continue Reading →
Think of These Three Things for Mental Health
Think about Jesus’ example. He held on while wicked people were doing evil things to him. So do not get tired and stop trying” (Hebrews 12:3 NCV). God wants you to be healthy in every area of your life—emotionally, spiritually, and physically. For mental health, you must focus your mind on the right things. Think... Continue Reading →
Trying to Manage Your Time? Don’t Go It Alone
“It’s better to have a partner than go it alone” (Ecclesiastes 4:9 The Message). We were created for community. We’re better together. We’re made for each other. We need each other.To make the most of your time, you must enlist a spiritual partner. Why? Because you cannot get control of your calendar on your own. You can’t call everybody... Continue Reading →
To Do What’s Most Important, First Clarify What’s Most Important
“We can choose the sounds we want to listen to; we can choose the taste we want in food, and we should choose to follow what is right. But first of all we must define among ourselves what is good” (Job 34:3-4 TLB). Ever feel like there just aren’t enough hours in the day to do... Continue Reading →
Biblical Goals Are FAITH Goals
“I can do all things through him who strengthens me” (Philippians 4:13 ESV). God will help you in any area of your life that you give to him—including time management.To make the most of your time, you must believe that God will help you if you trust him. Philippians 4:13 says, “I can do all things through... Continue Reading →
Don’t Get Defensive
“But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere” (James 3:17 NIV). After one pastor had preached his first sermon at his new church, a guy walked over to him and said, “Pastor, that sermon stunk.” The pastor was... Continue Reading →
Walk Securely in Wisdom
“Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom” (James 3:13 NIV). Have you noticed how common sense isn’t so common? A lot of smart people are not too wise. They may be educated, but they don’t have wisdom. They... Continue Reading →
Building Margin into Your Life – Part 3 From The Life You Were Meant to Live, Rick Warren Daily Hope
If I get 50 things to do in one day, and I can only finish 20 of them - that means I have to say no 30 times. In my life, I have to learn how to say "No" far more than how to say yes." “Everything is permissible for me – but not everything... Continue Reading →
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