"Let us aim for harmony in the church and try to build each other up." Romans 14:19 NLTPaul wouldn't yield an inch when it came to standing on the central truths of Scripture. But when it came to traditions, personal opinions, and personal preferences, he said, "Let each be fully convinced in his own mind" (v. 5 NKJV). Under the law of Moses, being circumcised was considered equal to having a cove...  Read More

"Though they stumble, they will never fall, for the Lord holds them by the hand." Psalm 37:42 NLTEvery opportunity in life comes with two things: the possibility of succeeding, and the possibility of failing. When you reach the end of your life, your greatest regrets won't be over your failures, but the opportunities you failed to seize because you were afraid of failing. So here are some principl...  Read More

"They... looked, and there was a company of Ishamaelites, coming... on their way to... Egypt." Genesis 37:25 NKJVIf Abraham and Sarah had been willing to wait a little longer, Isaac would have been born and the promise of God fulfilled. But they became impatient, and as a result, Ishmael was born. One of the names given to God in Scripture is "Redeemer," because He can redeem our mistakes and turn...  Read More

"Boaz begot Obed by Ruth." Matthew 1:5 NKJVHumanly speaking, the chances of a Gentile like Ruth marrying a wealthy Jew like Boaz were less than zero, because the law of Moses forbade it. "An Ammonite or Moabite shall not enter the assembly of the Lord; even to the tenth generation none of his descendants shall enter the assembly of the Lord forever" (Dt 23:3 NKJV). If ever a door looked shut, lock...  Read More

"Be alert and of sober mind." 1 Peter 5:8 NIVAmy Winehouse died of alcohol poisoning at twenty-seven. The BBC described her as "the preeminent vocal talent of her generation." One of her biggest hits was "Rehab." It won three Grammys. "They tried to make me go to Rehab but I say no, no, no." She wrote it when doctors told her she was in imminent danger of dying of alcoholism. Her own words give us...  Read More

"You will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart." Jeremiah 29:13 NKJVGod instructs us to seek Him, but not as though He is hiding from us. When we seek God, we make a decision that's necessary for bringing us into the spiritual realm. Some levels of blessing are never received unless they are diligently sought. It's your seeking after God that moves Him to respond. "But w...  Read More

"Now about the collection for the Lord's people." 1 Corinthians 16:1 NIVWhen a recession hit Jerusalem, Paul asked the believers at Corinth to give offerings to meet this need: "Now about the collection for the Lord's people: Do what I told the Galatian churches to do. On the first day of every week, each one of you should set aside a sum of money in keeping with your income, saving it up, so that...  Read More

"Every man shall give as he is able. "Deuteronomy 16:17 NKJVWhen it comes to giving, here are two important truths the Bible teaches us about money: (1) God does not expect us all to give the same amount. "Every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing of the Lord your God which He has given you" (v. 17 NKJV). Paul writes, "For if the willingness is there, the gift is acceptable acc...  Read More

"Naked I came from my mother's womb, and naked I shall return there." Job 1:21 NKJVHere is what Job said about his great wealth: "Naked I came from my mother's womb, and naked shall I return there." Job understood that we all enter life with our hands empty, and we all exit life with our hands empty. The only thing we can take with us when we go is what we have sent ahead. Jesus talks about this: ...  Read More

"You shall remember the Lord your God, for it is He who gives you power to get wealth." Deuteronomy 8:18 NKJVAfter four hundred years of living like slaves, the Israelites were about to take possession of the promised land. And God had a concern. What was it? The same concern He has about each of us. When you have little, you realize how dependent you are on God. But when you have much, your tende...  Read More

"'The silver in Mine, and the gold in Mine,' says the Lord of hosts." Haggai 2:8 NKJVGod owns everything. If you doubt that, read these Scriptures: "The silver is Mine, and the gold is Mine, says the Lord of hosts." "The earth is the Lord's, and all its fullness, the world and those who dwell therein" (Ps 24:1 NKJV). "Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Fa...  Read More

"Selah." Psalm 44:8 NKJVAfter sharing great truths and insights with us, the psalmist often uses the word "Selah." It means "pause and reflect." For years people have said that experience is the best teacher. But the truth is, evaluated experience is the best teacher! Stopping to reflect is one of the most important activities you can do in order to grow. It provides a superior value than motivati...  Read More