"I know you by name and you have found favor with me."      Exodus 33:12 NIVMoses talked with God like a friend, sharing what he felt and thought.  And God wanted it that way.  Here is how the convers...  Read More

"I will...test them as gold is tested."      Zechariah 13:9 NASIf you're being tested today, you're in good company!  Job, the most righteous man on earth, was tested beyond what most of us will ever ...  Read More

"I will give you shepherds...who will lead you with knowledge and understanding."      Jeremiah 3:15 NIVSeeking to impress the congregation, a young seminary graduate incorporated the biggest words he...  Read More

"These were...the mighty men whom David had."       1 Chronicles 11:10 NKJVSuccess in any endeavor calls for surrounding yourself with the right people.  That's why you should always seek God's input ...  Read More

"In returning and rest you shall be saved."       Isaiah 30:15 NKJVBurnout is characterized by disengagement, and stress by over-engagement.  In burnout, your emotions become blunted; stress makes the...  Read More

"I give thanks to Him Who has granted me...strength and made me able [for]...the ministry.      1 Timothy 1:12 AMPCAnother form of burnout is "compassion fatigue," and people helpers are the most vuln...  Read More

"Many claim to have unfailing love, but a faithful person who can find?"      Proverbs 20:6 NIVPastor Rowland Croucher writes: "The children had gone to school, my wife was off to work, and I did some...  Read More

"Hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit."      Romans 5:5 NKJVJohn Walker says: "I've struggled with my weight most of my life.  I've dr...  Read More

"Grab...hope with both hands and never let go."      Hebrews 6:18 MSGDoes your situation look impossible?  Are you getting ready to quit?  Don't!  Emile Batisse was seventy-nine when she was injured i...  Read More

"Make sure you understand what the Master wants."       Ephesians 5:17 MSGTo fulfill God's plan for your life, you need to do these: (1) Map out your day.  Plan your time and stick to your plan.  Only...  Read More

"The commands of the Lord are cleat, giving insight for living."     Psalm 19:8 NLTThe marquee outside a little country church read: "Jesus said..."  That's it--nothing else!  Obviously the custodian ...  Read More

"Can two walk together, unless they are agreed?"      Amos 3:3 NKJVIf you want to know how the person you're marrying will look twenty-five years from now, look at their parents and you will get a clu...  Read More