Focus on where you are going rather than where you are now.
Let’s admit it. Life on earth can get pretty lousy sometimes if you are sincerely trying to follow God. There are a lot of people who are very hostile toward anyone who tries to bring a godly influence into society. If […]

Since God knows what is best for you, make sure your ambitions are aligned with His directions.
Ambition is natural. After all, you want a happy family, friendships, financial security, and good health. In other words, you want a great life. It’s only natural to have such ambitions and to do everything necessary […]

The naive person underestimates God; the foolish person ignores Him.

Did you ever do something wrong but didn’t care because the consequences seemed insignificant? Everything we say and do has a consequence, no matter how small. Maybe you can fool other people, but you can’t fool God. He knows what you do, and […]

True patience comes when you wait on God’s timing rather than your own.
There are some character qualities you can have without experiencing any downside. For example, you don’t have to resist the temptation to lie in order to have integrity. That character trait can stand all by itself. On the other hand, […]

Being honest saves you time because you don’t have to spend extra hours covering your tracks.
Honestly is like the glue that holds relationships together. Whether you are dealing with a spouse, a friend, or a business partner, honesty brings trust and loyalty to the relationship. On the other hand, dishonesty and deceit can […]

God is looking for coordinated Christians whose walk matches their talk.

Have you ever watched a baby in the early stages of walking? The little guy steps cautiously, then wobbles as he gets his balance, takes some faltering steps, finally falling on his well-padded bottom. Everybody laughs, including the baby, who is jabbering nonsense […]

A baby being a baby is cute. An adult being a baby is annoying.
A baby grows up to be an adult automatically. There’s not such thing as a baby staying a baby (at least not in the physical sense). Spiritually speaking, it’s possible to stay in the baby stage for years. […]

An inheritance can improve the conveniences of life, but a heritage can improve the character of life.
There is an art to gift giving. To select the perfect gift, you have to know what the recipient needs. You’ll also want to choose a gift that will be appreciated and have some long-lasting value. […]

Caring for your pet means more than feeding.
Our pets can teach us a lot. The most obvious lesson we can learn is responsibility. You have to feed the dog, clean up after the dog, and exercise the dog. Our pets are totally dependent upon us for their welfare and well-being.
It isn’t that […]

Strive to be a person of faith rather than fame.
Admit it. You like to be popular and well liked. We all do. Oh sure, you don’t want to go overboard with it (you’d like to keep your picture off the cover of the National Enquirer), but you certainly don’t want to be […]