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 →

Be sure you know the condition of your flocks, give careful attention to your herds; for riches do not endure forever, and a crown is not secure for all generations” (Proverbs 27:23-24 NIV). You can’t deal with reality unless you are aware of reality—and the truth is, we all sometimes ignore what’s going on with our... Continue Reading →

“Whoever claims to live in him must live as Jesus did” (1 John 2:6 NIV). The starting point for developing the character of Jesus is to care about what God cares about.For instance, God cares about the world, so we should care about the world. The Bible says, “For God so loved the world, that he gave... Continue Reading →

We refuse to wear masks and play games. We don’t maneuver and manipulate behind the scenes. And we don’t twist God’s Word to suit ourselves. Rather, we keep everything we do and say out in the open, the whole truth on display, so that those who want to can see and judge for themselves in... Continue Reading →

“People who promise things they never give are like clouds and wind that bring no rain” (Proverbs 25:14 GNT). The Bible says people who don’t follow through on their commitments are like clouds that never produce the benefit of rain. If you’re a person of integrity, you keep your word. When you say you’ll do something,... Continue Reading →

“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God” (Matthew 5:8 NIV). Jesus said in the Sermon on the Mount that you are blessed when your heart is pure (Matthew 5:8). What does it mean to be “pure in heart”? Today, we’d use the word integrity. God blesses you when you live your life with integrity.Having integrity... Continue Reading →

“Today I am giving you a choice. You can choose life and success or death and disaster. I am commanding you to be loyal to the LORD, to live the way he has told you, and to obey his laws and teachings. You are about to cross the Jordan River and take the land that... Continue Reading →

“Today I am giving you a choice. You can choose life and success or death and disaster. I am commanding you to be loyal to the LORD, to live the way he has told you, and to obey his laws and teachings. You are about to cross the Jordan River and take the land that... Continue Reading →

“May [God] keep us centered and devoted to him, following the life path that he has cleared, watching the signposts, walking at the pace and rhythms he laid down for our ancestors” (1 Kings 8:58 The Message). Today is the last day that we’re looking together at timing. We’ve looked at times God wants you to... Continue Reading →

“When you make a promise to God, keep it as quickly as possible” (Ecclesiastes 5:4 GNT). As you start a new year, you may be making some resolutions. Some might be commitments to yourself, your career, or your family. Others may be promises to God.If you make a promise to God, you should be quick to... Continue Reading →