"Then God said... 'Let them rule."     Genesis 1:2 GWTAt creation God said something interesting about us: "Let them rule." In other words, He invested you with full authority for managing your life. ...  Read More

"Don't worry about anything;... pray about everything."     Philippians 4:6 TLBIf after praying, your emotions are still in turmoil - pray more. By cultivating the discipling of frequent prayer, you'l...  Read More

"When you are praying..."     Matthew 6:7 NASKnowing our tendency to complicate things, Jesus said, "When you are praying, do not use meaningless repetition... for your Father knows what you need befo...  Read More

"First of all... prayers."     1 Timothy 2:1 NIVPrayer is simply communicating with God. And communication can be spoken or silent. It can even be expressed in song. Many of the Psalms are just prayer...  Read More

"The Spirit and your desires are enemies."     Galatians 5:17The Bible says: "If you are guided by the Spirit, you won't obey your selfish desires. The Spirit and your desires are enemies... always fi...  Read More

"Nothing is as wonderful as knowing Christ."    Philippians 3:8 CEVThe secret to surviving hard times doesn't lie in what you know, who you know. You say, "Right now I've got more troubles than Job." ...  Read More

"It's smart to be patient, but it's stupid to lose your temper."    Proverbs 14:29 CEVIt's never okay to explode at those God has entrusted to your care. The Bible says, "Don't get so angry that you s...  Read More

"A house divided against itself will fall."    Luke 11:17 NIVThey say, "The apple never falls far from the tree," and Jacob certainly proved that. Nearing the end of his life when he should have been ...  Read More

"Patiently put up with each other and love each other."    Ephesians 4:2 CEVWithout harmony on the home front, all your career successes can feel empty. Anytime you find it easier to talk to outsiders...  Read More

"The accuser... has been hurled down."     Revelation 12:10 NIVA guy who worked in an office loved to play a particular trick on new employees. He would approach them and whisper, "They know what you ...  Read More

"Changed... from glory to glory... by the Spirit of the Lord."     2 Corinthians 3:18They say a rut is just a grave with the ends kicked out. And once you get into a rut, it's hard to get out, especia...  Read More

"Follow in the footsteps of Christ."     1 Peter 2:21 CEVRichard C. Halverson, former chaplain of the United States Senate, said: "Want to be a winner? Compete against yourself, not somebody else... O...  Read More