“Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak” (Isaiah 40:28-29 NIV). Did you know that... Continue Reading →
When You Look Up, Things Will Look Up
“When I look at the night sky and see the work of your fingers—the moon and the stars you set in place—what are mere mortals that you should think about them, human beings that you should care for them? . . . O LORD, our Lord, your majestic name fills the earth!” (Psalm 8:3-4, 9 NLT).... Continue Reading →
Be an Encourager at Work
Encourage one another and build each other up” (1 Thessalonians 5:11 NIV). If you want to stand out at work, one trait will put you head and shoulders above everybody else: Be an encourager. When you are known for being an encourager at your company, you’ll be at the top of the class, because encouragement is... Continue Reading →
Stop Waiting for Things to Settle Down
If you wait for perfect conditions, you will never get anything done” (Ecclesiastes 11:4 TLB). The most important word you can learn in time management is “no.” Every time you say no, you save yourself a whole lot of time.But here’s a phrase that’s also good time management: “Do it now.” When something is not worthy... Continue Reading →
How to Make the Most of Your Time
“We are each responsible for our own conduct” (Galatians 6:5 NLT). All of us get the same amount of time every week: 168 hours. The difference between people who make their lives count and those who don’t is how they manage their time. God wants to use your life in amazing ways. He put you on... 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 →
God Blesses Those Who Share Their Faith
“I pray you may be active in sharing your faith, so that you will have a full understanding of every good thing we have in Christ” (Philemon 1:6 NIV). If I had the cure for cancer and didn’t tell anyone about it, I’d be a criminal. If I had the cure for HIV/AIDS and didn’t share... Continue Reading →
What If We Prayed as Much as We Worried?
“Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything” (Philippians 4:6 NLT). If we prayed as much as we worried, we’d have a whole lot less to worry about.In fact, God doesn’t just want you to stop worrying. He wants you spend time praying, too? It’s our best antidote for worry. The Bible says, “Don’t worry about... Continue Reading →
Why Stressed? Over-worked or Over-worried?
“Never worry about anything” (Philippians 4:6 GW). You may think that you’re stressed out because you have too much work to do. You may think your boss is unreasonable. You may be right.But that’s not why you’re stressed. Work doesn’t stress us out. Worry does. Work doesn’t keep us up at night. Worry does. You’re probably... Continue Reading →
An Attitude of Gratitude Will Lower Your Stress
“Whatever happens, give thanks, because it is God’s will in Christ Jesus that you do this” (1 Thessalonians 5:18 GW). Gratitude is the world’s healthiest human emotion. It actually increases your immunity to sickness.Plus, ungrateful people tend to be unhappy people. Nothing ever satisfies them. They never have enough. They are “when-and-then” people who think, “When... Continue Reading →
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