You may not understand everything that happens to you, but you can be sure everything good comes from God.

We are quick to blame God for the bad stuff that happens to us (”God, where were you when Grandpa got cancer?”) as well as to our world (”That hurricane was an act of God”). On […]

Sometimes you have to believe it before you can see it.

Since God is sovereign and in control of all things, it’s difficult to understand why He allows some things to happen to us. We aren’t puzzled by “Why does God let bad things happen to good people?” because many of the “good” people don’t […]

Variety may be the spice of life, but God provides the seasons.

Just as there are seasons in nature, there are seasons in life. As you progress in your spiritual life, you will go through seasons of change and growth as well as dormancy and doubt.
Spring is the season of joy, when new growth occurs. […]

You will find more significance in the quality of the work you accomplish than in the quantity of the work you attempt.

We refuse to put any “Christian bumper stickers” on our cars. We aren’t ashamed to declare our love for the Lord, but we don’t want anyone to think less of God (or Christians) […]

The measure of your success is not what is in your wallet, but what is in your heart.

In a culture obsessed with money and possessions, God’s people need to constantly evaluate their definition of success. It’s not that the definition should change, mind you. We just need to make sure we aren’t following […]

Unlike a tree, you have the ability to choose the fruit your life produces.

Jesus said that you can tell what is in a person’s heart by listening to what that person says.  He used the word “heart” to mean a person’s true character and feelings.  If someone frequently gossips, lies, and speaks negatively about others, […]

You’ll never be a “know-it-all” if you try to be more teachable every day.

 
Your education doesn’t stop when you receive a diploma.  Even if you complete your formal schooling, plan to keep learning.  And if you never received a diploma, don’t worry–the bulk of what you need to learn for the rest of your life […]

God will never put you into a position where you don’t have a choice.

As a Christian, you can choose to live on your own power, which the Bible calls “the old sinful nature.” If that’s your choice, here are the results of your power: “Sexual immorality, impure thoughts, eagerness for lustful pleasure, idolatry, […]

Be a person whose life is marked by truth, integrity, and passion.

Many people share a family resemblance with their parents.  it might be curly hair or a toothy grin.  Maybe it is the way you walk or a distinctive laugh.  When people see a resemblance of this type, they know what family you belong to.
If […]

Feeling good about yourself begins with serving others.

In this age when some people have a net worth equal to the gross national produce of small nations, how do you know when you have enough? And do you have enough to feel good about your situation?
If you think that having a certain amount of money […]