Some time ago, I picked up a John Maxwell book. The first chapter was on “character.” Let me share with you some of what he teaches. John says we all want “character,” and yet it’s not always clear what that means. We may boast of the essential qualities that make...
"Dost thou love life?" asked the venerable Ben Franklin more than 200 years ago. "Then do not squander time, for that's the stuff life is made of!" And who would question what Franklin said? Regardless of the inequities in life, when it comes to the use of our time,...
Today could be the best day of your life! By simply altering your thinking and changing certain habits, you can create an impact on your day ahead. Ready for a successful day? These five simple habits can set you up for a productive day. 1. Waking Early Early risers...
Have you ever had the experience of having to make a business presentation and you learned that the "big boss" is going to be there? Your knees go weak, and your hands sweat. No matter what the temperature, you start wiping the perspiration from your brow. You just...
Never let anyone control your life by saying “God said” unless they are accurately and appropriately quoting Scripture – then you must pay attention. How many times do we hear someone say, “God spoke to me! The Lord showed me! I heard from God! I’ve had a vision!”...
While fox hunting in Britain has fallen upon hard times, those who have indulged in the practice say the thrill is in the chase, somewhat the same way a young man feels pursuing the girl of his dreams. And while there may be a measure of truth in the fact that the...
A remarkable book, written by a remarkable author, who happens to be an Emeritus Professor of Mathematics at the University of Oxford, John C. Lennox. The author is also a Christian apologist or one who defends the faith, which for me is very surprising with him...
There was once a lawyer who was looking for a loophole. He asked Jesus how to inherit eternal life, but he already knew the answer: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbor as...
Any nation that follows the precepts of God’s Word will be blessed. The Bible tells us in Proverbs 14:34, Righteousness exalts a nation. Today, America is at a place where the righteous who are called by God need to shine. This is not a time for us to retreat. This is...
When a friend is hurting, we wish we could make it stop. We cannot fix most situations, and we often end up doing one of two things. Either we avoid talking about the pain because we feel helpless, or we resort to statements of questionable certainty like, “there is...