Living on Purpose

Thanksgiving prompts me to list the things I'm thankful for. Does it do the same to you?

There are two things an idol cannot do. It cannot lift itself up nor can it lift you up.

God loves a cheerful giver.

Judgment can't come where judgment has already been.

God has forgotten your sins and has placed them where He will never see them again.

If you have conflict in your family, be the mature one and start the process of bringing family members together instead of pushing them farther apart.

Take a moment to thank a veteran and say a prayer for those who are wearing the uniform of the USA.

When you remember that all the struggles and pains of this present world cannot compare to what is to come, stress lessens and joy returns.

You make an impression on people. Try to make a good one.

It is amazing how most decisions become clear when we understand the teachings of the Bible.

Greed puts you in bondage because it can never be satisfied.

The naked truth is always better than a well-dressed lie.

Take a few moments to clear your mind. Sit quietly. You might hear the voice of God when you do.

If you are searching for peace in your heart, try experiencing the grace of God first.

When success comes your way, be sure to build accountability into your life.

A proud person brags about the highs and blames others for the lows. But a humble person assumes responsibilities for the lows and gives credit for the highs.

Most of us know what the Lord wants us to do - we just try to find excuses not to do it.

We have to remember to keep our emotions under control instead of allowing them to control us.

Women, don't stop what you're doing.

Instead of trying to outshine other Christians, be who you are, using your gifts for the glory of God.

Are we quick to verbally commit, but our hearts aren't truly invested?

A sincere person who wants Jesus to be Lord of their life is willing to do whatever, wherever, and whenever the Lord wants them to do.

What if everyone at your church were just like you? Would it be a place of love?

Your preference between chess and checkers could be a bit more spiritual than you would have ever imagined.

What may seem like truth may not always be. How do you discern what you hear? Let's take everything we hear with a grain of salt.

Laughter is contagious. Would you agree? Tune in to hear a story I like to tell about a time I laughed the hardest I have ever laughed.

She sinned. They didn't throw her out. Listen to her story.

Take a deep breath, but then what? What do we do when we're scared?

The greatest way you can honor a lost leader is to live the Christian life they taught you to live.

If you want to know what God looks like, then look at Jesus.

If we are going to change tomorrow, we must start discipling today.

Some things we have to face. What are some choices you have to make today?

Your motives are pure and your intentions are good, but tune in today to see if you're hurting more than you're helping.

There is power in forgiveness, but what does it really mean to forgive?

The blood of Jesus paid your sin debt and the payment included the Holy Spirit living His life through you rather than you trying to live it on your own.

Do you realize just how special you are? Embrace your uniqueness.

Life will never be fair from our perspective. We should see the world not through our own eyes, but through the eyes of our Father.

Many of us want to see positive change in our country and we keep looking to Washington to make it happen, but that is not where it starts. So, where does change begin?

The person who takes time every day to have a quiet time – a time when they read and mediate on the Word of God and spend time talking to God in prayer – that person ultimately will achieve more than the person who never spends time alone with God.

Until we enter the presence of our Lord, all of us will deal with some sins and we must deal with them on a regular basis.

Thinking about the victories of the past gives you the courage to fight the battles you are facing today.

When you are willing to acknowledge your sin to God, Satan's stronghold is broken and you are no longer a slave to your sins.

Being saved is open to anyone who willing comes to Christ.

When is the last time that you experienced the presence of God in a way that you could not utter a word? Take time to focus on him and be obedient to His word.

Spiritually maturity knows that commitment is doing what you agreed to do long after the emotions fade.

Few of us prepare ourselves for success. When you are failing, you think through everything. When you are succeeding, you assume everything will be fine.

Some of the greatest success stories in history came after a series of failures.

When you are a spiritual leader, what do you think is your greatest challenge?

The greatest mistake, I believe, that many of us make is trying to motivate believers based on our experiences, not theirs.

Almost every time we go to Great Smokey Mountains, I notice signs that have been posted that read: “Don't feed the Bears.”

Today it might be good if we spent a few moments rededicating ourselves to what is important.