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WATCH VIDEO My first thought was always: Hmmm, who do you think you are? Then I would try to prove I was right because I was afraid of being wrong. If, though, we are not afraid of being wrong, then we can just ask them to help us understand why we are wrong. The good news is that if they can help us see why we are wrong, we learn something. If they can’t, then they reveal that they are wrong. Think about it. Trust God’s Word no matter what. Keep your eyes on the horizon. If …

WATCH VIDEO This is a great question. The quickest way I know to tell the difference in what you are thinking is to ask if it’s rooted in: anger, rudeness, envy, pride, unforgiveness, boastfulness, selfishness. If it is, that’s not from God. On the other hand, if it’s rooted in: patience, kindness, truthfulness, protecting others, trusting, hoping, or persevering—that might be from the Lord. If you still say: I get that but I still don’t understand the voices I am hearing? Which directio …

“An apple a day keeps the doctor away” is a dated, informal, English language proverb.It was meant to encourage people to eat nutritious food.The implication: Eating well is good for the body.The sentiment behind the phrase conveys several meanings in general. However, today most people are aware that it takes much more than one apple daily to reduce or eliminate doctor visits. There is much more to people than their bodies. Humans are complex, uniquely created, with needs, wants and desires …

It is common for people to use the term “Mother Nature” when referring to the laws involved with keeping nature orderly. People will say, “It is Mother Nature that makes the trees and green grass grow.” Truly, it is not Mother Nature, but God that created this universe Who controls His creation (Genesis 1). He did so with purpose in mind. Knowing the order of the natural environment brings about the opportunity to predict and therefore monitor, plan and manage. This is the stewardship given for …

The CommissionThe Holy Scriptures takes the reader without hesitation from the moment of Mose’s death, from mourning over his loss, immediately into the LORD’S purposed plans for Joshua’s succession duties (Deut. 34:9). God’s plan is continually moving forward. In the Old Testament Book of Joshua, the central themes are about being strong and courageous. Additionally, the LORD teaches that He keeps His promises. God’s plans and purposes truly continue without interruption. Joshua was called into …

WATCH VIDEO The words are: “I’m not perfect.” If I say, “I am sorry, but I’m not perfect,” then my apology is not sincere. I am really trying to shift the blame from me to you. The problem wasn’t that what I did or said hurt you. The problem was that you expected me to be perfect. Or if someone says, “I am sorry for the misunderstanding,” or, “I am sorry that I overreacted”—then they are trying to shift the blame from themselves to you. The problem wasn’t what they did that hurt you. …

WATCH VIDEO He posted that the key to life is to have low expectations. The post drew thousands of comments. I read through most of the comments to see if anyone understood what he was talking about. The comments all said that he didn’t know what he was talking about. Unfortunately, no one understood what he was talking about You see, the purpose of life is to be fruitful. The only way anyone is ever fruitful is to live a loving life. You take care of the roots in your life. Yo …

WATCH VIDEO Listen, no one really falls out of love. They stop loving and the feeling of love falls out of their lives. Over time, instead of being patient, we can slowly grow: angry, rude, envious, prideful; we stop trusting, we lose hope; we become boastful and selfish, and we start delighting in evil. When we become these eight things love is not, the feeling of love slowly falls out of our lives. The good news is that we can choose to love again, no matter how we feel. In other word …

Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9The Commission The Holy Scriptures take the reader from the moment of Mose’s death, from mourning, into the LORD’S purposed plans for Joshua’s succession duties (Deut. 34:9). In the Old Testament Book of Joshua, the LORD teaches that He keeps His promises. God’s work truly continues without interruption. Joshua steps into the place that Moses o …

Historically, Soldiers have worn religious medalians to remind themselves that they are not alone, God is with them. The Bible says, Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9 NIV)Since 9/11, millions of American Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines have worn Shields of Strength Scripture engraved Dog Tag Necklaces, on the same chain as their Government Issued Identification T …