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When you are facing a big decision, think it through to the conclusion. What do you see as the outcome depending on the decision you make? Where will it take you? When you weigh out your options in this way, it helps you make decisions now that result in better conclusions later.... Read More →

Opportunities are all around us. They come in different ways and they are usually time sensitive. When you evaluate the net effect of your life, it boils down to how you have responded to the opportunities that have crossed your path—when you have said “yes” and when you have... Read More →

As Christ-followers we often wish God would give us a sign, tell us what to say, what to do. Wouldn’t it be great if God provided detailed instructions, charts, graphs, a list of step-by-step procedures and responsibilites of how to follow Him. But 2 Corinthians 5:7 says, we walk... Read More →

Before Jesus ascended to Heaven after the resurrection, he gathered his disciples, kind of like a coach gathers his players before a game. Jesus’ locker room talk was what we call “The Great Commission.” He commanded his followers to “GO” and spread the gospel to every nation,... Read More →

In Luke 5 we read the story of Jesus calling his first disciples. Peter, James and John were washing their nets after a long, pointless night of fishing. Jesus instructed them to launch out again, and despite their doubts, they did as Jesus asked. They caught so many fish that... Read More →

When God created Adam, he placed him in the Garden of Eden in an absolutely perfect environment—no problems, no stress, no sin. Yet, God looked at all he had created and said, “It is not good for man to be alone.” We were created for relationships. Even in the midst of friends... Read More →

Let’s begin with a little self-evaluation quiz. Consider how you’d answer these questions:  Do you ever feel guilty when you relax, knowing you’ve got a lot to do?  Do you often feel dissatisfied or discontent with yourself or your situation?  Do you have a... Read More →

The pain of life can be overwhelming at times. We feel like we’ve been tried, convicted and imprisioned. Problems can be confining, reduct our optimism and rob us of hope. Focusing on the problem just causes you to remain in a cage with no hope, but if you start seeing the... Read More →

Ever since the Garden of Eden Satan has been enticing and tricking people into sin—disobedience to God’s law. We all experience temptation, and no one ever becomes so spiritually mature that they are no longer tempted. It will be a factor, a struggle as long as we are in these... Read More →