The love of money can do more to you than dollars can do for you.
Have you noticed the destructive power of greed? Friendships end, marriages break apart, crimes are committed, and people stay away from God–all over what? The love of money. Even though we are aware of its potential dangers, the […]

A true friend doesn’t ask anything in return.
Everyone wants to enjoy the loyalty, support and companionship of a friend. Friendship works like a two-way street. You are there for your friends, and they are there for you. But what if you get stuck with a friend who doesn’t play by the rules? […]

Humor works best when it brings joy to others.

Some of the best quotes in the world are about humor (and they aren’t even that funny). Here’s a sampling:
“Humor is the shock absorber of life; it helps us take the blows” (Peggy Noonon).
“A good laugh is sunshine in a house” (William Makepeace Thackeray).
“Against the assault […]

Prayer without effort will be insincere. Effort without prayer will be ineffective.

Prayer involves more than just kneeling at a bedside with hands folded and eyes closed. It goes beyond just standing on a mountaintop with arms outstretched and head lifted toward the heavens. While these are great postures for prayer, the images […]

The measure of a good sermon is the listener’s response, not the pastor’s speech.
How does God talk to you? Through the Bible and the inner voice of the Holy Spirit, sure. But don’t forget that God also speaks to you though the sermons that you hear.
Most of us make the mistake of sitting […]

You can start your day without God, but you will never really get started.

King David was a morning person. He loved to get up early and meet the Lord in prayer and meditation. As a king, David’s day was full of appointments, decrees, and official duties. David knew that if he was […]

If you don’t remember what God did for you yesterday, you will have trouble trusting Him for today.

Another reason for beginning your day with God is that you can better remember what God did for you yesterday. At the end of the day you are either too wound up or too tired to do […]

If you are having a difficult time being thankful, the problem may be your memory.
You are less likely to say, “What has God done for me lately?” and more likely to remember the things God has done for you by memorializing them. Here’s what we mean. In the Old Testament, the great leader, […]

People will be anxious to serve under a leader who is willing to serve them.
“Lead, follow, or get out of the way” is a rather intimidating phrase implying that only people who are aggressive and bold can lead (while everyone else had better fall into line or stand aside.) Is this your idea of […]

It is never too late to make a change in your life.
There are certain stages in life when it is too late. You can’t order off the child’s menu at the Denny’s restaurant after age twelve. You can’t get the student discount at the movies after you’ve graduated. And you can’t get […]