"What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them." MARK 11:24To pray successfully, you must employ affirmation and visualization. Form a picture in your mind, not of lack or denial or frustration or illness, but of prosperity, abundance, attainment, health. Always remember you will receive as … Continue reading Pray, Believe, Receive
The Way to True Greatness
The path of sacrifice leads to a fruitful life that reflects our Savior's love. Matthew 16:21-27 In our culture, success is based on achievement. We admire those who perform well in athletics, business, and the arts. In God’s kingdom, however, greatness is found in a life of obedience. Jesus embodied this counter-cultural greatness through His… … Continue reading The Way to True Greatness
Know What You Believe
The Bible is our protection against deception. 2 Timothy 1:12-14 All people have a belief system, whether they realize it or not. Even those who claim there is no God have faith that He does not exist. Some base their convictions on what fits their lifestyle, reasoning, and desires. Jesus’ followers, however, are called to … Continue reading Know What You Believe
Live Intentionally
When we align our goals with God's, we'll always end up on the right path. 2 Timothy 4:6-8 We all want to live life to the fullest, but to do that, we must have goals to aim for. Few of us actually take the time to consider where we’re going. How tragic it would be … Continue reading Live Intentionally
Hate Evil
When we learn to hate evil, we learn to love what God loves. Psalm 97:10-12 Let those who love the Lord hate evil, for he guards the lives of his faithful ones and delivers them from the hand of the wicked.11 Light shines[a] on the righteous and joy on the upright in heart.12 Rejoice in the Lord, you who are righteous, and praise his holy name. You may … Continue reading Hate Evil
Be Content
Contentment doesn't depend on what we have or what we lack; it is found in Jesus alone. Hebrews 13:5-6 Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said,“Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.”So we say with confidence,“The Lord is my helper; I will … Continue reading Be Content
Avoiding Foolish Choices
No believer is immune to sin, but we fare better when we slow down and rely on God's Word. Proverbs 14:12-18 Most people don’t set out to sabotage their future, yet it can happen anyway because of their own ignorance, rebellion, or blatant disregard for God and His Word. The course of one’s entire life … Continue reading Avoiding Foolish Choices
Discouragement, Hope
Psalm 42:1-5 We all have expectations, and if our hopes fail to materialize, we feel disappointed. There’s nothing wrong with this emotion as long as we don’t let it become all-consuming despair. In such a state of mind, we might find our circumstances dominate us, which can lead to sinful responses. For example, we may … Continue reading Discouragement, Hope
The Power of the Holy Spirit
No matter how hard we try to follow God in our own strength, we’ll succeed only when we surrender and depend fully on Him. Luke 24:44-49 Do you remember the book The Little Engine That Could? A small engine keeps repeating the words “I think I can. I think I can.” By using sheer willpower, she … Continue reading The Power of the Holy Spirit
Formula for Personal Growth
It’s not enough to hear God’s Word—we must apply it in our life. James 1:19-25 The difference between hearing and doing seems fairly obvious, and yet many people fail to recognize the distinction—or the fact that the two should be more closely related. Take the parent-child relationship, for example. Moms and dads give directions and … Continue reading Formula for Personal Growth
