Monthly Archives: February 2013

“He knew what was in a man.”                                              Jn 2:25 NIV Here are three areas in which you must learn to have realistic expectations: (1) You must have realistic expectations of yourself. When you do things poorly you usually feel bad. … Continue reading →

“He knew what was in a man.”                                              Jn 2:25 NIV Jesus saw the best in people and worked to bring it out. But He wasn’t naïve; He understood human frailty. When people disappointed Him, He didn’t retaliate in anger, or … Continue reading →

“Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion.”      Eph 6:18 NLT In August, 1806, five Williams College students met in a field for one of their twice-weekly prayer meetings when a thunderstorm drove them to take refuge … Continue reading →

“The sluggard craves and gets nothing, but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied.”      Pr 13:4 NIV The word “diligence” includes such qualities as hard work, honesty, persistence, and striving for excellence. The New Living Bible Translation puts it … Continue reading →

“I try to find common ground.”                                          1Co 9:22 NLT Tact is the knack of making a point without making an enemy. To win someone over, you must first do two things: (a) understand them; (b) become comfortable with diversity. Paul … Continue reading →

“My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.”    Ex 33:14 NIV Unless you spend time in God’s presence you will always have an underlying sense of insecurity. There are certain people we draw security from just … Continue reading →

“I have suffered the loss of all things.”                             Php 3:8 NKJV Stop and listen carefully to what some of the people around you are saying. Many of them express regret because they backed off from their dream of earlier years: … Continue reading →

“I have worked…been in prison…been flogged.”            2Co 11:23 NIV Second, there’s the ongoing cost. We all want what successful people have. The problem is, we don’t want to pay the price they paid initially, and continue to pay every day. … Continue reading →

“I consider everything a loss…compared to…”                    Php 3:8 NIV Y our dream will never be fulfilled unless you’re willing to pay the price that comes with it. And that price is paid not once, but over a lifetime. First, there’s … Continue reading →

“Above all…guard your heart…it is the wellspring of life.”                               Pr 4:23 NIV Heart disease will kill you if you don’t detect it and treat it in time. That is true— physically and spiritually. It’s why the Bible says, “Above … Continue reading →