"Forgive...if any of you has a grievance against someone."       Colossians 3:13 NIVIt's impossible to love anyone fully and at the same time resent someone else.  You cannot give total love when your...  Read More

"Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets."       Luke 5:4After Peter had fished all night and caught nothing, Jesus said, "Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets."  After explaining...  Read More

"Do all things without murmuring." Php 2:14DON'T BE A MURMURER (2)Paul writes: "Do all things without murmurings and disputing: that ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, ...  Read More

"Neither murmur ye." 1 Co. 10:10DON'T BE A MURMURER (1)If you don't think God takes murmuring seriously, read this: "Don't murmur against God and his dealings with you, and some of them did, for that ...  Read More

"Consider careful how you listen." Lk 8:18 NIVSTAY OPEN AND APPROACHABLESome people seem to go through life with a "closed" sign on their foreheads. Whether through fearfulness, selfishness, callousne...  Read More

"Whenever I feel low, you are there to guide me." Ps 142:3 CEVHELP FOR CAREGIVERSOne day you may end up caring for a sick loved one. And to take care of them properly, you must learn to take care of y...  Read More

 "Pursue peace with all people." Heb 12:14 NKJVRESOLVE CONFLICT QUICKLY (2)In order to resolve conflict, do these: (1) Focus on the person’s behavior and stay away from remarks about their character. ...  Read More

"Pursue peace with all people." Heb 12:14 NKJVRESOLVE CONFLICT QUICKLY (1)Few things in life cause more stress than unresolved conflict. It will elevate your blood pressure and consume your thoughts u...  Read More

"I waited patiently for the Lord; and He inclined to me, and heard my cry." Ps 40:1 NKJVTHE WAITING STRATEGYWhen you're up against a problem that seems too big for you or feel like you are "in over yo...  Read More

"These things I have spoken...that My joy may remain in you, and...your joy may be full." Jn 15:11 NKJVDON'T BURN OUT (2)To keep from burning out, do this: (1) Join a support group. Ask yourself, who ...  Read More

"I give thanks to Him Who...granted me...strength and made me able [for]...the ministry." 1 Ti 1:12 AMPCDON'T BURN OUT (1)Did you know that people in the helping professions experience a higher rate o...  Read More

"All things work together for good to those who love God...who are the called according to His purpose." Ro 8:28 NKJVGOD KNOWS WHAT'S "GOOD" FOR US (2)Carolyn Arends writes: Our expectations are not j...  Read More