"We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials."    Romans 5:3 NLTIn World War II, Viktor Frankl was sentenced to a Nazi concentration camp. The guards deprived him of everything. They too...  Read More

"The Lord blesses his people with peace."   Psalm 29:11 NIVEverybody wants peace of mind. Whether you're a businessperson facing the pressure of deadlines, a homemaker trying to round up kids, or a st...  Read More

"My suffering was good for me."     Psalm 119:71 NLTGod uses problems, pressures, and people to prune you for greater fruitfulness. Are you aware of Him using any of these three things in your life to...  Read More

"God's discipline is always good for us."     Hebrews 12:10 NLTDid you know that some master gardeners actually talk to their plants? Why? Because it helps them grow! Imagine yourself saying, "You're ...  Read More

"Always... give an answer... with gentleness and respect."   1 Peter 3:15 NIVThe Bible says, "Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you hav...  Read More

"In Christ we, though many, form one body."    Romans 12:5 NIVThe Bible describes the Christian life in war terms: fight, conquer, strive, battle, overcome, victory. You're in a spiritual battle wheth...  Read More

"Great is thy faithfulness."     Lamentations 3:23Faithfulness can turn the most menial job into a vitally important one. For example, think about how dependent we are on something as small as a posta...  Read More

"Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much."    Luke 16:10 NIVPastor James Merritt said, "The other day I asked my beautiful wife if she married me for my looks." She repli...  Read More

"It is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful."   1 Corinthians 4:2 NIVFaithfulness requires making 100 percent of your effort 100 percent of the time. Insight magazine on...  Read More

"Many claim to have unfailing love, but a faithful person who can find?"   Proverbs 20:6 NIVA new employee once asked a coworker, "How long have you been working for the company?" He replied, "Ever si...  Read More

"The amount depends on how much the Lord has helped you earn."    1 Corinthians 16:2 TLBJesus said, "If you have not been trustworthy in handling worldly wealth, who will trust you with true riches?" ...  Read More

"It takes wisdom to have a good family."     Proverbs 24:3 NCVAt an educators' conference, one colleague condescendingly asked another's wife, "What is it that you do, my dear?" The husband later wrot...  Read More