There are times in life when we feel out of control. It has been said that the day we think we’re in control of our lives, that is the most dangerous day of all....

“Let all that I am praise the Lord; with my whole heart, I will praise His holy name. Let all that I am praise the Lord; may I never forget the good things He does for me....

Getting our first paycheck is always exciting, until we see how much they take out in taxes. Earning our own money, as teenagers, teaches us the value of a dollar and helps us to develop a strong work ethic. ...

In the Webster dictionary, the word “gossip” has the following two meanings: a person who habitually reveals personal or sensational facts about others, and a rumor or report of an intimate nature. We all gossip at times by running to tell someone the latest news that may eventually be found untrue or hurtful....

Have you ever stopped to think about how we are at war with our own flesh every day? Our spirit is willing, but our flesh is weak. We wake up and our spirit says, “It’s a great day; let’s go for a walk....

If Jesus is the Lord of your life, the Holy Spirit has taken up residence in your body. Our Lord loves you enough to live with you and in you....

You probably have a toolbox. Each tool’s usefulness is maximized when used properly. Through your walk with Christ, you have inherited a spiritual toolbox. ...

What is your relationship to yourself? What are your gifts and strengths? What has God given and invested in you? What are your weaknesses? When God chose you, He knew everything that was wrong with you. Celebrate the good things that God has given you....

It’s easy to be persistent when it comes to something we really want. We may shop for an extended time to find the exact desired item, persist tirelessly to convince someone to agree with our opinion, or search thoroughly for a lost item....

If someone treats us badly, his ignorance is not our fault! We must stop and think about it. Is there a reason for this treatment that maybe we are unaware of? ...