James declares that a believer can keep himself from stumbling if he will simply control his tongue. After all, a person can control a horse that weighs ten times his weight with a four or five-inch bit. Even against strong winds, a pilot controls a massive ship...
It’s plain to see that wisdom and understanding are not common in our society today. While it is available to anyone who will pursue it, there are few who have realized its value. Solomon was one who saw the value of godly wisdom and understanding enough to pursue...
People who know their God-given purpose are determined to hit the target God has set for them. This point reminds me of a Peanuts cartoon in which Charlie Brown was practicing his archery. In addition to his bow and arrow, Charlie Brown took a paintbrush and a...
John G. Lake was one of the greatest men of God in his century. In his article, “Christ Liveth in Me,”1 he states: “Christ has a purpose in you. Christ’s purpose in you is to reveal Himself to you, through you and in you.” He goes on to say: “God’s highest is to...
Those who are diligent to do what God has said will receive the reward for their actions. The blessings of God will come on them and overtake them. Deuteronomy 28:1, 2 says: Now it shall come to pass, if you diligently obey the voice of the Lord your God, to...
What motivates our decisions? Do we react in an effort to protect ourselves from the hurts and actions of others — whether they are remembered or anticipated? Do we respond to the circumstances that come against us from the outside? Or does God's gift of...
The beauty of the Gospel is that when our performance isn’t perfect, God’s grace covers us. The truth is, we all make mistakes and bad decisions that can cause us to feel disqualified. Sometimes when we cause our own problems, we think we don’t deserve God’s help....
Do you realize that the desire to improve your life with each new year began in the heart of God?As each year draws to a close, people often find themselves reflecting on the things they intended to achieve during the past year.Some may look back feeling satisfied...
Jabez is an example of someone who redefined his entire life by looking to God for change. There are only two verses in the entire Bible devoted to him, yet in these two verses is an abundance of life-changing truth. Jabez discovered how to redefine himself and...
Note: The above excerpt was taken from Vikki Burke's latest book, "Some Days You Dance." For more information or to purchase this book, click here.Most of us don’t know when the dancing stopped. For some of us, like me, it happened so early that we can’t remember...
The episode is embarrassing—and familiar. You've witnessed this scene just like I have: A child is screaming and kicking on the floor, pointing to candy at the checkout stand. The mother, ignoring the entire situation, hurriedly writes her check for the groceries....
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