One of the dangers in the Christian life is to take credit for what God does. Be careful how you handle the success God gives you! As you enjoy His blessings in your family, your business, or your ministry,

It takes a pure heart to see God (Matt 5:8). You can attend church services, read Bible, and pray; but if sin fills your heart, you will not see God. You will know when you have encountered God because

We need to learn to face ourselves and come to acknowledge our inner pain and frustrations. More importantly, in the loneliness of who we are we need to recognise our powerlessness to achieve the good

We are often afraid to be alone. Afraid of what we may discover about ourselves when we stop long enough to be still. Afraid of the insecurities and sins that still lurk within us eventhough we have tried

There is just so much that needs to be done. Extra demands at home and at work. More time with the family. Keeping up with your health exercise program. Planning the next holiday. Time out for friends.

Hank, a landscape contractor, had landed his first, full-fledged job. Of course he didn't want to appear to be the rank amateur he knew he was, so he pretended a casual kind of nonchalance and expertise.

Statistics tell me that if I were to poll each of you, less than 5 percent could say what their life goal is! Ninety-five out of every one hundred people are simply floating along on the tides of life.

Everyone dreams of success. It is their goal, or destination in life. Some see success as making a lot of money, living comfortably, and retiring early. Others dream of becoming proficient in their field,