J A N U A R Y 1 0 “Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time . . .” — 1 Peter 5:6

Acquiring Humility

Pride, says the Bible, goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. Pride lays at the root of Adam and Eve’s downfall and thus of our own. It threatens our families, our friendships, even our salvation. Pride has become entrenched in our human nature; we think we can make it through life on our own power. Yet everything we have comes from God. Ask yourself the question Paul asked the Corinthian Christians: What do you... More

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J A N U A R Y 9 “God is not a man, that He should lie, nor a son of man, that He should repent. Has he said, and will He not do it? Or has He spoken, and will He not make it good?” — Numbers 23:19

The Promises Of God

Think of a time when someone broke a promise he or she made to you. How did you feel? How did that broken promise affect your relationship? We live in a world of broken promises. Our courts are clogged with lawsuits because of them. But our Father in Heaven makes thousands of promises in His Word (How many? Approximately eight thousand.), and He keeps each one. When God promises something, we can count on the fact that He will come through... More

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J A N U A R Y 8 “Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.” — Philippians 4:8

Whatsoever Is Lovely

Philippians 4:8 is probably the original proclamation of positive thinking. In this passage lies the secret of a happy life, a positive attitude, a winsome personality, advancement in life, and acceptance by others. Certainly we all desire these things. As we fill our minds and hearts with the true, the noble, the just, the pure, the lovely, and the good, then God will lift us up and grant us peace. What do you spend time thinking about? Do... More

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J A N U A R Y 7 “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” — Philippians 4:13

All Things Through Christ

We all have tapes playing in our minds, the tapes of parents, teachers, coaches, and others telling us how inadequate we are. You probably have a phrase or two that come to mind—comments someone once made to you, comments devastating and character-forming all at the same time. You could quote them verbatim, right? “You’re a dunce!” That’s what she said. “You’re a dunce, and I am going to fail... More

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J A N U A R Y 6 “. . . for Demas has forsaken me, having loved this present world, and has departed for Thessalonica . . .” — 2 Timothy 4:10

Mark And Demas

Do you have the courage and stamina to fight the good fight to the end? When faced with seemingly overwhelming obstacles, will you give up, or will you stand firm? Mark and Demas, colleagues of the apostle Paul, clearly illustrate the startling contrast between faithful and faithless soldiers in God’s army. In the beginning, Demas seemed a better soldier for Christ than Mark. Demas had served as Paul’s right-hand man, traveling... More

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J A N U A R Y 5 “Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and depart from evil. It will be health to your flesh, and strength to your bones.” — Proverbs 3:7–8

Good Health

When did you last hear a health news update about another food to avoid or another theory on exercise? We live in such a health-conscious society, and we seem to constantly hear ways to promote our health through proper diet, exercise, and annual checkups. No doubt these precautions are of value. But underlying our physical health is our spiritual health. In reality, God controls every germ, every virus, and every bacterium. He’s... More

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J A N U A R Y 4 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” — Proverbs 3:5-6

Direction And Guidance

You’re at the beginning of a new year. What plans do you have for yourself in the year to come? And how do you choose your goals for each new year? As we stand at the beginning of another year, Proverbs 3:5-6 offers us direction and guidance. You and I desperately need God’s direction in our lives. How do we receive it? By trusting in the Lord with all of our hearts and not leaning on our own understanding. God doesn’t ask... More

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Standing for Truth and Defending Your Freedom

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Acquiring Humility

The Promises Of God

Whatsoever Is Lovely

All Things Through Christ

Mark And Demas

Good Health

Direction And Guidance