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Philippians 3
Don’t be a prisoner of your past – become the architect of your future. All of us have memories of our past that we wish were not there. You can’t move forward when you’re fixated on the rear view mirror…. Continue Reading →
Most people have a desire to make a positive difference. What enables us to perform noble acts of service? In a prophetic vision, the prophet Daniel revealed the key how God may enable us to do great exploits. We see… Continue Reading →
Why does contentment seem so illusive at times? A major reason is that we think that contentment is getting what we want rather than being satisfied with what we have. Content is the person who is satisfied with what he… Continue Reading →
You can do many things, but you can’t do everything. When you are young it’s important to explore many activities and discover your strengths. As you get older, it’s important to develop focus and develop your strengths. The saying, “Jack… Continue Reading →
People have a tendency to overestimate what they can do in the short-term, and underestimate what they can do in the long-term. As you start the new year, don’t let short-term set backs discourage you from pursuing your big, hairy,… Continue Reading →
Have you ever felt frustrated that you fall short of your expectations? You may have thought “If only I were (fill in the blank: thinner, richer, stronger, smarter, popular, etc.). But what if your life was as it should be?… Continue Reading →
What are some of your goals in life? You may have a variety of goals: professional goals, educational goals, or financial goals. Many of our goals focus on what we can do or achieve, but how many of our goals are… Continue Reading →
We looked at how you can effectively run the race of life from Philippians 3:7-14 today, 1. When a man does not know what harbor he is making for, no wind is the right wind. Seneca 2. If you don’t… Continue Reading →
We face situations in which it seems that the demands of life exceed our available resources. During those times we may become concerned and seek to play it safe with our resources so that we can face the uncertainties before… Continue Reading →
He turns not back who is bound to a star. Leonardo da Vinci When you have a vision of what could be, then you are not easily dissuaded. May we keep our eyes on the prize and continue to press… Continue Reading →
What is your typical response when you face challenging circumstances? Admittedly it can become quite stressful. King David faced his share of challenging and even dangerous situations. He describes one such situation in Psalm 27, When evildoers came upon me… Continue Reading →
The first blog post in this series looked at the importance of our relationship with God. The second post revealed how God uses circumstances in our lives to foster our spiritual growth. This post will examine the importance of personal… Continue Reading →
My last blog post posed the question, “If the abundant life is God’s standard for me then why does victory seem so elusive? ” A major reason is that we live in the room of good intentions – we try… Continue Reading →
The Knowledge of the Holy by A.W. Tozer is a cogent treatise on the majesty of God. As you read this book you are filled with awe concerning God’s greatness as well as provided with practical applications for daily living…. Continue Reading →
My Utmost for His Highest is the title of a devotional by Oswald Chambers. As I consider this concept I ask myself, “Am I giving my utmost for His highest?” If my answer is “yes” then it will mean that I’m… Continue Reading →
