You can’t enjoy the present if you fear the future.Part of the fun of a vacation is the anticipation. For months in advance you can be excited about what will happen in the future. But your future isn’t all filled with vacations. There are uncertainties ahead of you, and they aren’t as […]

The more imporant the task, the more you need to examine your motives.
Why do you do what you do? Is it to please others and win their approval, or do you live to please God? And just how do you please God? By telling others about the Good News of Jesus.
Even when […]

Your ultimate comfort is knowing that God is with you.When small children fall and hurt themselves, they instinctively know what to do. They turn and run to a parent. Once a child is embraced in loving arms, the crying subsides and the pain is relieved. As an adult, you probably don’t fall […]

Thoughtful complements wear better than impulsive flattery.You are wary of insincere friendships, and we don’t blame you. So many people bring ulterior motives into a friendship. It is hard to know whether they are really interested in you as a friend, or whether they just want to get something from you or sell […]

A pleasant expression increases your face value.If society has a poor impression of Christians, it is no one’s fault but our own. We aren’t always a happy bunch. We spend too much time being critical, and far too little time being cheerful. Many of us walk around with an expression that looks […]

Make moments of stillness, quiet, and solitude part of your daily routine.If there’s one thing we need in the midst of our busy, loud, and nervous lives, it’s the inner peace and quiet assurance that only God can give. It’s the only way to see God’s purpose for us.
The thing is, God doesn’t yell […]

Never expect gratitude, but always express appreciation.You will be constantly disappointed if you are expecting gratitude from people for whatever you do. Your hard work is most likely appreciated, but few people will have the sensitivity to say anything to you about it. Most people won’t even stop to consider that anyone is […]

Learn to tell a good story.Great storytellers are great communicators. Jesus Christ, the greatest communicator of all, used stories throughout His ministry on Earth (the Bible word for His stories is parables). Just about half of His words as recorded in the four Gospels are in the form of stories.
You can learn to […]

Being a good example is better than giving good advice.Kids have little respect for a parent who says, “Do what I say, not what I do.” Employees aren’t likely to admire a boss who says the same thing. Bosses think that the hypocrisy of what they have been doing has gone unnoticed by […]

Leaders are readers.Everyone wants to follow a leader who is informed and wise, but nobody wants to follow a leader who is a know-it-all. There is a substantial distinction between the two types. Wise leaders know that they can learn from others. The know-it-alls think that there is nothing that others can […]