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1. The Easiest New Year's Resolution You'll Ever Make

The twinkling colored lights that cover the trees and frame the houses in the neighborhood. The sweet smell of mom's ginger cookies baking in the oven. Eating a succulent turkey roasted to perfection. ...

Created on 31 December 2018

2. Have You Ever Fallen Into These Habits That Do More Spiritual Harm Than Good? ...

The minimum wage is an example of a misguided policy which does more harm than good, even if it was implemented with the best of intentions. For more than 200 years, the majority of economists have recognized ...

Created on 19 June 2018

3. 7 Small Changes That Yield Huge Results

...  but they tend to stick longer. I've made some good habits in my life simply by starting with small changes. 7 Small Changes That Produce Huge Results Read one chapter of a book each day. This is gold ...

Created on 09 April 2018

4. Pentecostal Theologian to Church: You're Worshipping False Gods and You Don't Even Know It

James K.A. Smith, a self-described Pentecostal Calvinist, teaches about the spiritual power underlying our daily habits. In this lecture at Wheaton College, Smith demonstrates how what we love shapes ...

Created on 13 March 2018

5. 5 Things Good Dads Kick Out of Their Lives

The transition from childless adult to being responsible for the life of another human being is dynamic and life-altering. Sleep becomes a luxury and sex, at times, a distant memory. Yet to become a good ...

Created on 31 January 2018

6. 5 Critical Keys to Breaking Negative Habits in Your Life ...

... ou want to change your thoughts, change your belief system. 4. If you want to change your belief system, change your thinking habits—what you give attention to. 5. If you want to change your thinking ha ...

Created on 12 December 2017

7. Watch for This Spiritual Pitfall of Shortcuts to Obeying God

The other day, I said to Timmy, "I want you to get all your Play-Doh off the table." He reluctantly but obediently walked toward the mess, so I left the room. I came back later to find his Play-Doh off ...

Created on 18 January 2017

8. Trusting God While Waiting When Everyone Says, 'Do Something'

Waiting. I've never been a fan. But it seems I have a Ph.D. in the art. Waiting for the results of infertility treatments, waiting for an offer for a job, waiting for a change in a relationship, waiting ...

Created on 16 January 2017

9. Ward off Lethargic Disappointment With Paul's Eye-Opening Lesson to Timothy

By this time in a new year, many people may be struck by fear because they feel stuck in failure. The uncertainties echo in the recesses of our minds and might sound like this: I am afraid this is going ...

Created on 10 January 2017

10. Staunchly Contend for Your God-Given Calling With These 10 Warfare Scriptures

January is an exciting month. The new year brings with it a fresh start and revived purpose to accomplish our dreams and fulfill our purpose. Actually, God's Word has a lot to say about this. Do you have ...

Created on 05 January 2017

11. Take Advantage of This Stunningly Simple Secret to a Vibrant New Year

In the quiet of a holiday night, I whispered to Matt, "Our tree really is better than anyone else's." Of course, I would never say that to people, because it would be rude, but it was true. Cut by Matt's ...

Created on 04 January 2017

12. The Life-Choking Depression You Feel Boils Down to One Simple Root

Do you feel like you've lost your joy? Do you feel like you're flailing in the wind as life pulls you along at warp speed, like you've lost all control? Do you feel a frustration and emptiness inside that ...

Created on 03 January 2017

13. Why You'll Want to Tack This New Year's Resolution to the Top of Your List

The new year is here! What resolutions are at the top of your list? Eat better. Exercise once a day. Volunteer more. Before you create a whole new you for 2017, take some time to consider what's fueling ...

Created on 03 January 2017

14. This Scripture Will Put Your Fearful Discouragement to Flight

Another year has come and gone (perhaps a little too quickly). Maybe you are feeling discouraged reflecting on the year and all the things you didn't get to do or achieve. If this describes your current ...

Created on 02 January 2017

15. Shatter Shame as You Pray Through This Book of the Bible

Is there something in your past that haunts you? Is there a moment of indiscretion you can't seem to let go of? Do you struggle with forgiving yourself for things in your past you've already repented for ...

Created on 02 January 2017

16. Putting Practical Feet to Your End-of-Winter Dreams

... e true. For some, that may mean preparing physically such as moving locations, changing your eating habits or starting a workout routine. For some, it may mean preparing mentally by pursuing a degree or ...

Created on 30 December 2016

17. Mountain-Tossing Faith Begins With This Small Step

... e occurs. Without action, I am just a well-educated person who is still in bondage to food and money. Action means I begin to act against my addictions. I begin to put plans in place to change my habits. I ...

Created on 28 December 2016

18. 4 Power-Packed Questions To Prepare You for a Productive 2017

I have chosen my one word for 2017. Do you choose a word for each year? My word for 2016 was "position," and although I tend to be very critical of myself and my accomplishments, looking back, I feel I ...

Created on 28 December 2016

19. 3 Nasty Fears That Work Against God's Full Purpose for You in 2017

"Fear not" is the first thing God says in the Bible when He is about to do something new. The phrase is used 80 times and the first time "Fear not" appeared is in this Scripture: "After this the word of ...

Created on 27 December 2016

20. One Easy Way to Prepare for the Greatest Year of Your Life

If you'd like something different to think about this week and next, choose initiative. Especially if you'll be with others, and you want to be a blessing, choose initiative. Talk with your children so ...

Created on 26 December 2016