"I too was once my father's son, tenderly loved as my mother's only child."    Proverbs 4:3 NLTIn order for your child to thrive physically and emotionally later in life, you must nurture them with lo...  Read More

"When people are tempted and still continue strong, they should be happy."    James 1:12 NCVBecause he was handsome, Joseph attracted the unwanted attentions of his boss's wife. Day after day, she tri...  Read More

"A principled life can stand up to the worst."    Proverbs 11:4 MSGAbraham Lincoln said, "Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power." It's easier to...  Read More

"Stir up the gift of God which is in you."    2 Timothy 1:6 NKJVPaul told Timothy, "Stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands." That Scripture means, even though you're...  Read More

"Cease from anger... it only causes harm."     Psalm 37:8 NKJVYour anger may or may not hurt the person toward whom it's directed, but it can definitely hurt you. Prolonged anger releases toxic chemic...  Read More

"Be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry."    James 1:19 NLTThe Bible gives us three keys to handling our anger the right way. Let's look at each one and see what we can learn: (1) "B...  Read More

"I will be with you."    Joshua 1:5 NKJVBecause we are keenly aware of our limitations, we tend to limit our pursuits to our comfort zone. And that can lead to a life of mediocrity and unfulfilled dre...  Read More

"I will meditate on Your precepts, and contemplate Your ways."   Psalm 119:15 NKJVIf you want to grow spiritually, you need a consistent diet of Scripture. In fact, you will never outgrow your diet of...  Read More

"Our word to you does not waver between 'Yes' and 'No.'"   2 Corinthians 1:18 NLTPaul writes, "Do you think I make my plans carelessly? Do you think I am like people of the world who say 'Yes" when th...  Read More

"Stormy wind, fulfilling His word."    Psalm 148:8 NASThe winds were contrary when Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt, they were contrary on their way to the promised land, and they were contrary w...  Read More

"The voyage will be with... much loss."     Acts 27:10 RSVPaul told everyone on board the ship bound for Rome, "The voyage will be with injury and much loss, not only of the cargo and the ship, but......  Read More

"The winds were contrary."    Acts 27:4When you set out to do anything for God, the enemy will make sure you encounter "contrary winds." In fact, if you're not sailing against the wind, chances are yo...  Read More