“He has shown you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?” (Mic 6:8). God’s simple program for your success: First, stand up for what’s right; second, speak up for the needy; and third, show up […]
“Being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ” (Php 1:6). Setting expectations for others so they meet our goals leads to frustration; desiring them to grow into God’s design—at the Spirit’s pace—is the path of encouragement and success. […]
“Bless the Lord, O my soul…who satisfies (fills) your mouth with good things, so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s” (Ps 103:2, 5). An empty bucket doesn’t pour; we need to be taking it in as fast as we’re sharing heaven’s blessings with needy ones around us. Thankfully “the river of God is […]
“Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed” (Jas 5:16). An apology may express my regrets at the way I handled a situation, but seeking forgiveness means my relationship is too precious to lose, and I want it fully restored. […]
“The fear of man brings a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord shall be safe” (Prov 29:25). What would you do differently if others’ opinion of you didn’t matter? We wouldn’t worry so much about what people thought of us if we realized how little they did. […]
“Do not be deceived: ‘Evil company corrupts good habits’” (1 Cor 15:33). I should both BE good company and SEEK good company, and that will be mutually encouraging, enlarging, and enriching. Investing in good people is blue chip stock. […]
“From the end of the earth I will cry to You, when my heart is overwhelmed; lead me to the rock that is higher than I” (Ps 61:2). Any believer from anywhere—even the ends of the earth—when they come to the end of themselves and sees no way through, then the Lord provides an elevator […]
“A flaming sword…turned every way, to guard the way to the tree of life” (Gen 3:24). “To him who overcomes I will give to eat from the tree of life…” (Rev 2:7). God blocking us from the tree of life gave impermanence to failure, heartache and death; welcoming us at the tree of Calvary brought […]
“If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men…Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good” (Rom 12:18, 21). How people treat you today is their responsibility; how you respond is yours. Whether we put people down or lift them up will reveal whether our wisdom […]