FOUR VIRTUES TO HELP YOU LIVE WITH PURPOSE But you, Timothy, certainly know what I teach, and how I live, and what my purpose in life is. You know my faith, my patience, my love, and my endurance. 2 Timothy NLT Fulfilling God’s purpose is not easy or automatic, but the Bible teaches us that…
HOW TO SOLVE CONFLICTS IN A HEALTHY MANNER Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall. Proverbs 16:18 NIV In this world, we will have disagreements whether it is with our family, at school or at our job. Most people are used to reacting with aggression and violence when they are disrespected. One of…
DO THE POSSIBLE AND GOD WILL DO THE IMPOSSIBLE 43 When he had said this, Jesus called in a loud voice, “Lazarus, come out!” 44 The dead man came out, his hands and feet wrapped with strips of linen, and a cloth around his face. Jesus said to them, “Take off the grave clothes and…
FEARS THAT WE MUST OVERCOME For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline. 2 Timothy 1:7 What are the most common fears? Fear of the unknown – Many times, we are afraid to start something new and this stops us from progressing towards what God…
DO NOT NEGLECT YOUR PURPOSE Purpose, dedication and discipline. Do not neglect the spiritual gift you received through the prophecy spoken over you when the elders of the church laid their hands on you. 1 Timothy 4:14 NLT It is very easy to lose sight of the purpose for which you were born, when there…
AFTER ALL… As you calmly read and meditate on the following verse, you will receive a sensation of peace and feel as if you have fewer things to worry about today. After all, we brought nothing with us when we came into the world, and we can’t take anything with us when we leave it….
GOD IS NOT THE ORIGIN OF YOUR FEARS For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. 2 Timothy 1:7 Fear paralyzes you. Timidity steals your opportunities. Fear enslaves you and causes you to live at the mercy of whom intimidates you. Where do fears and…
CHOOSE YOUR CONVERSATIONS Avoid worthless, foolish talk that only leads to more godless behavior. 17 This kind of talk spreads like cancer. 2 Timothy 2:16-17 NLT There are unproductive and useless conversations. There are conversations that are neither good or bad, they’re just unnecessary. There are good and productive conversations. The good news is that you…
WITH A TEACHABLE ATTITUDE All of us human beings have a common denominator: we were all created by God with the potential to be successful people in life. Each of us make the difference when we choose how to respond to every circumstance in life. The one who has a negative mind, sees a stumbling…
PREPARE A ROOM FOR ME One more thing—please prepare a guest room for me, for I am hoping that God will answer your prayers and let me return to you soon. Philemon 1:22 NLT You must keep your hope alive during darkness. This passage shows Paul’s optimistic mentality, always living by faith; always believing and…