Loving others always costs us something and requires effort. And you have to decide to do it on purpose. You can't wait for a feeling to motivate you.
The Holy Spirit knows precisely the right timing in our lives. I always say, Only the Holy Spirit knows when you are ready for what. In other words, the Spirit of the Lord is the only One Who knows wh...
Consider a tree for a moment. As beautiful as trees are to look at, we don't see what goes on underground - as they grow roots. Trees must develop deep roots in order to grow strong and produce their...
I have learned from personal experience that putting trust in God means there will be some unanswered questions. That was a hard lesson for me because I naturally want to understand everything... to k...
Anytime we step out boldly to make changes, we take a chance that we might fail. But the only way to get better is to try.
Learning to live for others isn't something that just comes naturally to anybody. You have to train yourself to do it.
Complaining is dangerous business. It can damage or even destroy your relationship with God, your relationships with other people, and even with your relationship with yourself.
Patience is a fruit of the spirit that grows only under trial. It is useless to pray for patience. Well, actually I encourage you to pray for patience, but I'll tell you what you'll get TRIALS!
Remember, Satan wants you to think that you are mentally deficient—that something is wrong with you. But the truth is, you just need to begin disciplining your mind. Don’t let it run all over town, do...
One mistake does not have to rule a person's entire life.
God wants you to be delivered from what you have done and from what has been done to you - Both are equally imporant to Him.
Choose to stop fighting and trust God to fight for you. That is how to win a battle.
Be gentle and forbearing with one another and, if one has a difference(a grievance or complaint) against another, readily pardoning each other; even as the Lord has [freely] forgiven you, so must you...
We can improve our relationships with others by leaps and bounds if we become encouragers instead of critics.
You cannot have a positive life and a negative mind.
The Bible says to 'fear not,' but this doesn't mean you should never feel scared. It means when you do feel fear, keep going forward and do what you are supposed to do. Or as I like to say, do it afra...
When you focus on how wonderful God is and all the great things He's done... is doing... and even will do in your life, your natural response will be praise, adoration and awe. Don't let yourself ever...
Every day is a gift from God. Learn to focus on the Giver and enjoy the gift!
If someone decides they're not going to be happy, it's not your problem. You don't have to spend your time and energy trying to cheer up someone who has already decided to stay in a bad mood. Believe...
God's mercy is fresh and new every morning.