"Don't be selfish; don't try to impress others."                 Philippians 2:3 NLTHere's the dilemma of an insecure leader: If others excel in doing a job, they fear it will make them look bad.  But...  Read More

"From everyone who has been given much, much more will be asked."              Luke 12:48 NIVAuthor H. Jackson Brown Jr. quipped, "Talent without discipline is like an octopus on roller skates.  There...  Read More

"According to the vision that I saw."                 Ezekiel 8:4When God gives you a vision it will change your life.  John Sculley, former president of PepsiCo and Apple said, "The future belongs to...  Read More

"A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions."          Proverbs 22:3 NLTHere are three things realistic thinking will do for you: (1) It will give you a sense of security.  When you have t...  Read More

"Don't begin until you count the cost."                    Luke 14:28 NLTReality is the difference between what you wish for--and what is.  If you're a naturally optimistic person you may find it diff...  Read More

"He is not far from each one of us."               Acts  17:27 NKJVThe Bible says God "is not far from each one of us!"  God does not play favorites.  From the masses on the city avenues to the isolat...  Read More

"The Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding."      Proverbs 2:6 NIVPersonal growth involves four things: (1) Environment.  You must place yourself in a setting that fosters...  Read More

"Blessed are those who find wisdom, those who gain understanding."           Proverbs 3:13 NIVHere are three reasons we don't experience personal growth: (1) We think it comes strictly from experience...  Read More

"The body is not made up of one part but many."                 1 Corinthians 12:14 NIVYou cannot determine your spiritual gift any more than you can determine your eye color.  The Holy Spirit gives u...  Read More

"We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us."                           Romans 12:6 NIVDon't say, "I'm of no use to God," or "I'm not needed in the church," or "There's no way...  Read More

"The same Spirit works all these things, distributing to each one individually as He wills."          1 Corinthians 12:11 NKJVThe Bible says, "There are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit" (v. ...  Read More

"With the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it."         1 Corinthians 10:13 NKJVGod's plan for turning temptation into triumph is not to "endure" temptation, b...  Read More