"The Lord will reward each one for whatever good they do."      Ephesians 6:8 NIVWhen God asks you to sacrifice on behalf of somebody else, do it. It's like putting money in a heavenly account. You ma...  Read More

"Joseph...noticed that the both looked upset."      Genesis 40:6 NLTJoseph was serving a prison sentence for a crime he didn't commit, which makes it remarkable that he had the time and energy to care...  Read More

"Do two walk together unless they have agreed to do so?"      Amos 3:3 NIVRelationships are built on mutual trust--and trust is based on speaking the truth. But there are ways of speaking the truth th...  Read More

"If you keep attacking each other...you will destroy yourselves."      Galatians 5:15 CEVEvery worthwhile relationship can experience problems.  With that in mind, it's important to recognize this: (1...  Read More

"'My food,' said Jesus, 'is to do the will of him who sent me and to finish his work.'"     John 4:34 NIVNo one had more energy than Jesus. He got up early, stayed up late, and sometimes pulled all-ni...  Read More

"Whose weakness was turned to strength."      Hebrews 11:34 NIVThe so-called "secret" to success is really no secret at all! It's simply getting back up when life has knocked you down and taking with ...  Read More

"Without Me you can do nothing."      John 15:5 NKJVBecause God's Spirit lives within you doesn't guarantee His power is at work in your life.  God's power is available, but you must plug into it. Jes...  Read More

"When you make a vow to God, do not delay to fulfill it."      Ecclesiastes 5:4 NIVWhen the pressures in your life begin to mount, the first thing you will be tempted to drop is your time alone with G...  Read More

"You, God, are my God, earnestly I seek you."      Psalm 63:1 NIVDr. Stephen Olford said, "I want to hear the voice of God before I hear anyone else's in the morning, and his is the last voice I want ...  Read More

"[Jesus]...went out alone...to pray."      Mark 1:35 TLBTo grow spiritually, you must get alone with God. When you come into His presence, you should have these attitudes: (1) Anticipation. Expect to ...  Read More

"Then his disciples remembered this prophecy from the Scriptures: 'Passion for God's house will consume me.'"      John 2:17 NLTTry to imagine the fire in the eyes of Jesus and the flex of His muscles...  Read More

"If your heart is full of...jealousy...don't...cover up the truth."       James 3:14 CEVThe Bible says, "People are slaves to whatever has mastered them" (2 Peter 2:19 NIV).  And that's especially tru...  Read More