"To whom much is given, from him much will be required."     Luke 12:48 NKJVOne author writes: "It took me half my life to discover the great power of choices and chances.  Good relationships are God'...  Read More

"Though your riches increase, do not set your heart on them."      Psalm 62:10 NIVLet's settle it once and for all.  If God can trust you with money, He will bless you financially (See 2 Corinthians 9...  Read More

"My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness,"      2 Corinthians 12:9 NIVWho in the Bible would you say had the best marriage?  Adam and Eve started in Paradise, and it a...  Read More

"Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful."      Colossians 4:2 NIVThe word "watchful" is a throwback to the Old Testament-era practice sitting on a city wall and keeping watch.  Watch...  Read More

"But God has revealed them to us through His Spirit."      1 Corinthians 2:10 NKJVThe Bible says, "'Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of man the things which God has pre...  Read More

"My children, listen as I teach you to respect the Lord."     Psalm 34:11 CEVSmithsonian magazine once featured a master stonecutter from England named Simon Verity.  He restored thirteenth-century ca...  Read More

"The Spirit of truth...will lead you...and...tell you what is to come."     John 16:13 NCVMaking decisions without seeking God's guidance is like trying to fly without radar and a compass.  You can do...  Read More

"Let us have...no envy of one another."      Galatians 5:26 RSVPaul cautioned the early church about envy, and it's still a problem.  Your coworker gets a raise, a friend's kid wins a scholarship, a n...  Read More

"If you accept correction, you will be honored."      Proverbs 13:18 NLTSolomon said, "If you accept correction, you will be honored."  Charlie Shedd gives us ten ways to grow through criticism: (1) C...  Read More

"They shall bear fruit in old age."      Psalm 92:14 NKJVDoes the thought of getting older depress you, make you anxious, or make you fatalistic in your outlook?  If so, read this: "Those who are plan...  Read More

"My chosen ones will long enjoy the work of their hands."     Isaiah 65:22 NIVWe live in a fickle society where a few wrinkles can devastate your self-worth.  But you don't have to be a victim of that...  Read More

"As we live in God, our love grows more perfect."      1 John 4:17 NLTIn today's culture, the word "love" means different things to different people.  You can love your husband or wife, your country, ...  Read More