Scripture “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33, NIV) Word It’s easy to be positive and encouraging when everything is going your way, isn’t it? But every one is going to […]
Scripture “Am I now trying to win the approval of men, or of God? Or am I trying to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ.” (Galatians 1:10, NIV) Word Paul was obviously not worried about trying to please the people around him. It’s […]
Scripture “God can pour on the blessings in astonishing ways so that you’re ready for anything and everything, more than just ready to do what needs to be done.” (2 Corinthians 9:8, MSG) Word Nothing moves the heart of God quite like taking the time and effort to meet the needs of hurting and desperate […]
Scripture “A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit saps a person’s strength.” (Proverbs 17:22, NLT) Word God has given you a great prescription for living a long, healthy, and happy life: Laugh, and laugh a lot! The “medicine” of laughter is within everyone, but you may need to start taking it. Recent […]
Scripture “I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 3:14, KJV) Word If you want to live a joyful and fulfilling life, learn to celebrate each moment of each day. All it really takes is a decision on your part to relish the events, people, […]
Scripture “Return to your stronghold, O prisoners of hope; today I declare that I will restore to you double.” (Zechariah 9:12, ESV) Word No matter what has been taken away from you, no matter what you’ve lost or experienced in the past, if you give it over to God, He will return to you more […]
Scripture “We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us.” (Romans 12:6, NIV) Word Understanding why God put you here is one of the most important principles when it comes to discovering your unique purpose and calling in life. Thereason is that knowing why you are here on earth helps you […]
Scripture “Thank God! He gives us victory over sin and death through our Lord Jesus Christ.” (1 Corinthians 15:57, NLT) Word You must remember that God is not only with you, He is also for you and He is in you! His goodness and mercy follow you everywhere you go, no matter where you go. […]
Scripture “It is possible to give freely and become more wealthy…” (Proverbs 11:24, NLT) Word Start giving your life away, and before you know it the blessings of God will chase you down and overtake you. You may think that there is very little, if anything, that you can give, but that’s just not true. […]
Scripture “Seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” (Matthew 6:33, NIV) Word God’s special place for you is where you are most content and fulfilled, experiencing prosperity in your health, your emotions, your relationships, and your finances. A good example of this is found […]
Scripture “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” (Psalm 46:10, NIV) Word Being fruitful means being productive and excelling in everything you do. When you’re fruitful, life isn’t a drain, it doesn’t wear you out and you don’t have to […]
Scripture “The prayer of the righteous is powerful and effective.” (James 5:16, NIV) Word All throughout the Bible, you can see just how powerful and life-changing prayer is. The best news about prayer is that the same power you read about in the Bible is available to you right here, right now! God intended prayer […]