"They loved human praise more than the praise of God."       John 12:43 NLTThe Bible says: "Many people did believe in him, however, including some of the Jewish leaders.  But they wouldn't admit it f...  Read More

"Do not neglect the gift that is in you."      1 Timothy 4:14 NKJVThe only way to keep improving is to keep practicing.  Nancy Doman says, "The longest distance between two points is a shortcut."  Tha...  Read More

"Hear Me, everyone, and understand."      Mark 7:14 NKJV).  Jesus said, "Hear Me, everyone, and understand."  He spoke life changing words, but He understood that preoccupied minds don't always listen...  Read More

"You formed me...I am marvelously made!"     Psalm 139:13-14 MSGIn order for your child to thrive and have self-worth, they must understand four things: (1) How God feels about them.  The psalmist say...  Read More

"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