"Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ."       1 Corinthians 11:1 NIVYour mentor should not only demonstrate professional excellence and possess skills from which you can learn, but mus...  Read More

"Let me teach you."        Matthew 11:29 NLTJesus said, "I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it" (Matthew 16:18).  When He spoke those words, the religious leaders ...  Read More

"Then He said to them, 'Follow Me...'"       Matthew 4:19 NKJVMost people who decide to grow personally find their first mentors in the pages of books.  That is a great place to start.  For that matte...  Read More

"No one stood with me...But the Lord stood with me."      2 Timothy 4:16-17 NKJVOne of the things leaders know is that while many people will never step up to be the leader, there are plenty of folks ...  Read More

"You must not covet...anything...that belongs to your neighbor."       Exodus 20:17 NLTEnvy, in essence, accuses God of being unfair, a respecter of persons, and unaware of what's best for our lives. ...  Read More

"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."      Philippians 4:13 NKJVSelf-help books sometimes claim you can change your life in five or ten simple steps.  It takes a lot more than that ...  Read More

"Jesus said to them, 'I am the bread of life.  He who coms to Me shall never hunger.'"      John 6:35 NKJVAfter World War II, Europe was devastated with hungry, homeless children who had been orphaned...  Read More

"He who finds a wife [or a husband] finds a good thing, and obtains favor from the Lord."      Proverbs 18:22 NKJVPerhaps you have heard the joke about the lady who told her friend, "I didn't know wha...  Read More

"Forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors."       Matthew 6:12 NKJVOther translations say to forgive others' "trespasses."  To trespass means to to go where you're not supposed to and do what y...  Read More

"Husbands...be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect."      1 Peter 3:7 NIVBecause something is said doesn't necessarily mean it's heard.  At least, not in the way you t...  Read More

"Treat your wife with understanding as you live together."      1 Peter 3:7 NLTA Pastor advises, "To regain true intimacy, physical and emotional, to restore the closeness you once shared, you must be...  Read More

"Parents are the pride of their children."       Proverbs 17:6 NIVMany of the appliances in your home come with an instruction manual.  Taking the time to read and understand it can save you all sorts...  Read More