Nothing combats darkness like light. A single match, a flashlight, or a light bulb can overtake great darkness, and no amount of darkness can overtake even the smallest light. Matthew 5:14-16 says, “You are the light that gives light to the world. A city that is built on a hill cannot be hidden. And people [...]
It is not too early to start thinking about goals for 2026. There are a lot of things you could do in 2026. You could get out of debt, get married, save up for vacation, or pursue a dream. While there are a lot of things you could do, what is the one thing [...]
"In today's world, distractions abound. One distraction is to compare ourselves with others. Check out today's timeless message from Greg Laurie on the topic." In first-century track competitions, each runner would be assigned to a lane on the track. Each was expected to stay in his assigned lane. In the same way, as you and [...]
Imagine a young, ambitious piano player dreams of performing before thousands in the world’s finest music halls. He envisions lifting his audiences to heights of auditory rapture as he romances the piano keys. But, when he is asked to play at weddings or at the mall, he says, "Nah, I am going to be a [...]
I was a member of my church youth choir for many years. I don’t remember much about the music we rehearsed, but I do remember our choir director ended every rehearsal with a life lesson. One day our director said he had a very special gift for our group. He pulled out a bag and [...]
Many of us consider how we steward our money, but we often forget that stewarding our time is just as important. Randy Alcorn reminds us that awareness of how you spend your time is the first step to spending it well. I want to give some practical suggestions for being a better steward of the [...]
A few years ago, I read a blog post by Michael Hyatt on the importance of creating a life plan. Making a life plan is not intended to try to play god or to squeeze Christ out of being Lord over your life; it’s a way to cooperate with Him to successfully manage the relationships, [...]
I love having conversations over a cup of coffee. But I haven’t always felt that way. Coffee dates, or any kind of date for that matter, used to be a huge reason for anxiety. After my heart was broken by a young man that I loved in my early twenties, I didn’t think I could [...]
Ecclesiastes 3:2 says, "To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven..." In the list that follows, many seasons—or times—are mentioned. Such as birth and death, weeping and laughing, and planting and plucking. Even though it can be difficult, there are times when it’s important to pluck—or uproot—something God planted in [...]
Every goal requires focus for success to occur. If you are distracted and aren't sure how to achieve your goal, check out today's inspiring message from John Maxwell. In his book Focus: The Future of Your Company Depends on It, marketing consultant Al Ries gives a tremendous illustration: The sun is a powerful source of [...]
