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 […]
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Discipleship is the Call of Life
A disciple is one who follows and adheres to the teachings of Christ. Salvation is free, but discipleship costs you something. It requires more than a decision. It commands a lifestyle of total commitment. Jesus said, “If any man serve Me, let him follow Me…” John 12:26 […]
Read moreDetermination is the Resolution of Life
Are you determined to succeed? Do you begin every year with new resolutions? It takes determination to make any decision requiring commitment. Resolution is defined as firm determination. It finds a way to overcome every obstacle. It is the difference between people who quit and those who […]
Read moreSacrifice is the Price of Life
The story is told that a chicken and a pig walking down the road encountered a man dying of starvation. The chicken said to the pig, “Let’s feed this man. I’ll give the eggs. You give the bacon.” What a deal! It’s obvious who would have to […]
Read moreDetermination is the Resolution of Life
Are you determined to succeed? Do you begin every year with new resolutions? It takes determination to make any decision requiring commitment. Resolution is defined as firm determination. It finds a way to overcome every obstacle. It is the difference between people who quit and those who […]
Read moreCooperation is the Teamwork of Life
John Maxwell states that, “Teamwork makes the dream work.” The synergy of cooperation is not simply principles of addition, but rather multiplication. This truth is illustrated by the fact that when oxen are yoked together their strength potential is not just doubled, but actually multiplied. Even the […]
Read moreCommitment is the Advancement of Life
On Tuesday morning of “9-11” I was at the U.S. Capital, praying. Todd Beamer was on a plane that had been commandeered by terrorists on a suicide mission to crash into the Capital building. When Todd yelled, “Let’s roll,” he and many others became heroes as they […]
Read moreMarriage is the Bond of Life
Because of a fear of commitment this generation has carelessly abandoned the bond of marriage by merely living together. Our society has made it easy to dissolve marital covenant instead of resolving its problems. “Until death do us part” has been removed from the vows of many […]
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 moreDiscipleship is the Call of Life
A disciple is one who follows and adheres to the teachings of Christ. Salvation is free, but discipleship costs you something. It requires more than a decision. It commands a lifestyle of total commitment. Jesus said, “If any man serve Me, let him follow Me…” John 12:26 […]
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