"The accuser of our brothers...has been hurled down."     Revelation 12:10 NIVHave you ever been guilty of accusing someone before you knew all the facts?  If so, be aware that you're tugging on the s...  Read More

"Stand firm. Let nothing move you...your labor...is not in vain."     1 Corinthians 15:58 NIVOne of the most prevalent themes in the Bible is perseverance.  The apostle Paul writes: "Therefore, my dea...  Read More

"I thank my God every time I remember you."     Philippians 1:3 NIVThe ability to bring out the best in others is important for two reasons.  First, we usually see in people what we expect to see.  Se...  Read More

"You shall open your hand wide."     Deuteronomy 15:8 NKJVGod instructed the Israelites, "If there is among you a poor man...you shall open your hand wide to him" (vv. 7-8 NKJV).  Giving is the loftie...  Read More

"A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy person keeps a secret."     Proverbs 11:13 NIVBetrayal is worse than gossip.  A gossip may not necessarily harbor ill will toward his or her victim; b...  Read More

"Teach those who are rich...to do good."     1 Timothy 6:17-18 NLTTaskmasters don't come much tougher than Bob Thompson.  For forty years he pushed his highway workers hard six days a week from April ...  Read More

"Because you say so, I will."     Luke 5:5 NIVLesson five: Stand on the promises of God.  In their previous fishing attempt, the disciples were trusting in their own experience and ability.  But this ...  Read More

"Launch out into the deep and let down your nets."     Luke 5:4 NKJVLesson four: God's plan for your life always involves risk.  Why?  Because He wants you to live by faith.  Why do you think Jesus sa...  Read More

"Nevertheless at Your word I will let down the net."     Luke 5:5 NKJVLesson three: Cooperate with God's plan for your life.  "He said to Simon, 'Launch out into the deep and let down your nets for a ...  Read More

"He and all who were with him were astonished at the catch of fish."     Luke 5:9 NKJVLesson two: God is interested in your success.  Peter knew Jesus was a great teacher and that He could even heal t...  Read More

"He got into one of the boats, which was Simon's."     Luke 5:3 NKJVLesson one: Invite Jesus into your boat.  That's the starting point!  Always!  Nothing has greater influence on your personal succes...  Read More

"Honor your...mother."     Ephesians 6:2 NKJVThere is no assignment on earth that requires the array of skills and understanding needed by a mom in fulfilling her everyday duties.  Stop and think abou...  Read More