Love, acceptance, a sense of belonging, and self-worth are key ingredients in our growth and development. When those elements are missing it causes dysfunction and emotional instability. A person who is neglected of touching and positive spoken words is starved of personal acceptance. The curse is that […]
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Promotion is the Achievement of Life
In the corporate world promotion is all about your performance. In the kingdom of God, performance is important, but character is paramount. The sky is the limit in terms of achievement, when you have both. You can serve your way to the top by making yourself indispensable. […]
Read moreProfanity is the Blasphemy of Life
In the Old Testament God gave Ten Commandments for the purpose of successful living. They are commands, not suggestions. Since the Third Commandment addresses this subject, it should be taken seriously. The use of profanity is a form of rebellion. It is the cheap thrill of breaking […]
Read moreProcrastination is the Delay of Life
An old proverb says, “Never put off until tomorrow what you can do today.” Human beings are prone to procrastinate, but we are not guaranteed a tomorrow. Some issues are difficult to deal with because we don’t want to face reality, but it doesn’t make them go […]
Read morePride is the Downfall of Life
Pride is described as having a conceited, arrogant, exaggerated opinion of yourself. The Bible declares in Proverbs 16:18, “Pride goes before destruction and a haughty spirit before a fall.” The greatest empires and kingdoms of history that collapsed fell ultimately because of pride. Pride is a deceptive […]
Read morePreparation is the Motto of Life
Have you ever wondered why God would give you a fantastic dream that hasn’t come to pass? One reason could be a lack of preparation. The word “prepare” means to provide, make ready, build, ordain, or establish. A motto is defined as a word, sentence, or phrase […]
Read morePrejudice is the Pitfall of Life
Prejudice is described as an intolerant opinion formed before knowing the facts. It is biased, pre-judgment designed to be injurious to another person or people group. Prejudice refuses to add value to you or allow you to add value to me. Sometimes it isn’t recognized because its […]
Read morePraise is the Purpose of Life
The Westminster Catechism states that the chief purpose of man is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever. Did you know that you were created to praise the Lord? There are two times to praise the Lord: when you feel like it and when you don’t. In […]
Read morePerseverance is the Diligence of Life
Have you ever heard the term, “Practice makes perfect?” A student can take piano lessons for years, but only that student who ardently perseveres and practices with consistent devotion will develop the skill of playing the piano. It doesn’t matter how much the lessons cost or how […]
Read morePeace is the Pathway of Life
God said He would give us peace that passes our understanding. The path of peace is not an alternate route that by-passes conflict. Instead, it is the spiritual connection in which God by-passes our understanding and gives us peace in the midst of the struggle. In fact, […]
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