Have you ever heard that question posed on a flight? There usually is a doctor or nurse on every flight and it provides such confidence that the person in distress can count on them to help and not harm. My life verse is Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you, says […]
Supreme Confidence
Think of the time when you were the most confident ever. For me it was senior year in high school football. I was a 149 lb. linebacker when most others were 180-200 pounds. I was in the best shape of my life and through tough practice drills and scrimmages I had no fear – even […]
Pick Your Battles – And Your Battlefield
A standard of successful generals is not letting the enemy choose the battlefield. Why? Well, they get there first and have the time and will to set the stage in their favor. Instead, pick a different time and place, if possible. This is true in your own personal battles – whether with another or with […]
Constantly Fixing Your Mistakes?
I found myself doing this a while back. Upon reflection at the time I realized that I was not in a state of preparedness to do good things. When given a choice I did what would feel better. We need to be in good spiritual shape just as we need to be in good physical […]
You Are Just Divine!
That’s because you’re a child of God! Pretty cool, huh? Now we just need to act like it! Easier said than done – right? If you have asked Jesus to take the control of your life, then you have His Spirit, The Comforter, to aid in this. The first thing we need to do is […]
Let’s Get Spiritually Fit This Year
Many set goals to lose weight, get stronger and healthier. Of course, this is wonderful – but only helps one part of our being. We need spiritual conditioning, as well. Why? To help us resist the world, the flesh and the devil. Too often, we come to God when we’ve already failed. He will always […]
We Are Like an Iceberg
People only see the tip of us. What we want them to see. We put on our faces and our attitudes, but those closest to you know some of the deeper part of what’s below. The stuff we’re hiding. The Titanic sunk when it hit what appeared to be a routine chunk of ice. The […]
The Gift of Friendship
Friends are an antidote to loneliness. No matter how many or how few friends you have, each one needs to be treasured. How? You could start by thanking them – for sharing your life and your goals. Include them in your good times and bad times. Support them when they are feeling down and celebrate […]
Loving Your Spouse Every Day
Remember showering your spouse with praise and positive vibes when you were dating? Not so much now, huh? This is how marriages grow stale. Instead, love them every day as if they were the most important people in the world – because they are! This means showing affection every day – not just when you […]
Married? Your First Personal Goal For The New Year Should BE….
….that every action within your relationship should be to honor your spouse. This means eliminating anything that would harm them in any way. It means affirming their worth and your devotion to them. They need to know your love for them on a regular basis. Help them with their problems and praise them for their […]