In competitive races, runners don't focus on feelings or surroundings, but on crossing the finish line. As Christians, we must focus on Jesus, what He has done and IS doing, and remember that He is running this race with us. I recently heard the heartbreaking testimony of a rescued hostage, who described the torment and … Continue reading The Focus of Winners
Philippians 4:8
The Silent Power Source
Thoughts are the silent power source that initiate our actions and emotions. How we respond to them is determined by who we are and what we believe in our hearts. When we think like the world, we act like the world and take on its negative and often hostile attitude, but when we think on … Continue reading The Silent Power Source
Renewing Hope!
Many get discouraged and lose hope when facing personal problems. But when Jesus is our Savior, we know He hears and answers our prayers, and that He's told us to give HIM our problems so HE can work them out. Then we focus on God's goodness, all He's done for us, and IS doing, and … Continue reading Renewing Hope!
Stay Focused!
The Bible is filled with instructions for us to follow so we can live productive and peaceful lives. These aren’t suggestions; they are God’s spoken words for us to obey. God knows what’s going on in the world AND in our personal lives, and He's watching over us, but WE must keep our eyes on … Continue reading Stay Focused!
Controlling Thoughts!
Ignorance of Truth can distort our thoughts and destroy us! Our minds are our personal computers that control our thoughts and actions. Void of truth, they are the workshop for the enemy who controls us through lies and deception. But when we know Jesus as our Savior, study the Bible, meditate on it day and … Continue reading Controlling Thoughts!
Controlling Our Thoughts
Our emotions get us in trouble when our minds give in to their hostile cries. As Christians, we must study the Bible to fill our minds with God's Truth and then commit to thinking only about things that give Him glory. We'll see beyond this negative world and on to what He has prepared for … Continue reading Controlling Our Thoughts
Give God the Glory
God tells us in Philippians 4:8 to think on things that are true, noble, just, pure, lovely, and of a good report because then our words and our actions will reveal who we are in our heart. These are the works that show others the goodness of God and the love that He has for … Continue reading Give God the Glory
Wine or Vinegar?
God’s love is displayed in everything He does. Sometimes He has to discipline us, and sometimes He has to allow things to happen to get our attention, but He does them because He loves us. And we need to show people that God loves them, not by criticizing and finding faults with others, but by … Continue reading Wine or Vinegar?
Smile, God Loves You! 