Most of us have a desire to be a person of influence or make a difference in the world. World leaders like Hitler and Stalin tried to do it selfishly through power and control. God has a better way through the cross of Christ. David became a man of influence through his intimate relationship with…
Everyone wants to discover God’s will for their lives. What does He want you to do so you can live a significant life?How do you discover and live out your destiny? As David became king over Israel and Judah, he discovered a convergence between his desires, passions and gifts, talents and abilities, which determined his…
Getting things done in God’s kingdom is more than crossing items off your to-do list. Evil spirits fight against your best efforts. Prayer, God’s word and integrity are your three primary weapons in the spiritual battle. Your eyes must be open to danger so you can take proper action. You find your purpose and gain…
Many events in your life don’t make sense. Many of the routines you face seem useless. God doesn’t waste anythings. Each experience He uses to craft your destiny so your life has meaning and purpose. Every detail–parents God selects for you, place where you are born, those seemingly random events and job you have taken–are…
Life is hard. People seek many things to overcome its hardships so they feel in control. For some, pleasure provides that instant relief from pain. Others search for that perfect relationship to satisfy that longing for intimacy. We all know people who pursue accomplishments in the workplace or even volunteer activities for meaning in life….
What gives you the most delight? If you could only save one thing from a house fire, what would it be? Would your most prized possession be family photos, a computer or antique dresser? The Psalmist said there was only one thing he deemed beautiful, delightful or good. Let’s see what he chose and why? The Psalmist said he…
We all grow up with negative conditioning. We hear words like, “Children are to be seen and not heard,” or “You will never amount to anything.” After the age of five, most people stop dreaming. They settle for mediocrity rather than pursuing their passion. Those who accomplish anything in life aren’t satisfied with the status quo, but continually…