A U G U S T 6 “But he who is greatest among you shall be your servant.” — Matthew 23:11

Greatness

Do you want to be great? The pursuit of greatness has been an almost universal quest on the part of humankind. For five thousand years, people have toiled up the path toward greatness as they see it—to the way that leads to fame and fortune, to power and privilege and ease. But Jesus stands beside that path with outstretched arms saying, “You seek greatness, but you’re not even on the right path. The pinnacles of greatness... More

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A U G U S T 5 “Therefore we must give the more earnest heed to the things we have heard, lest we drift away.” — Hebrews 2:1

Drifting

Have you ever rowed a raft on a river? If you have, then you probably know that when you row upstream, away from the falls, you have to keep going. If you stop rowing, you’ll inevitably drift backward, silently, imperceptibly toward the falls, toward danger. But as this happens, you may not realize that you’re drifting away. The Christian life is like paddling against a rapidly flowing river. It takes a definite decision of our... More

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A U G U S T 4 “Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits.” — Psalm 103:2

Let Us Remember And Give Thanks

“Thank you.” Two simple words that let us know we’re appreciated for what we do and who we are. When was the last time those words crossed your lips as you prayed to God? I believe the Scriptures place a great deal more emphasis upon gratitude than we realize. In fact, the Scriptures consider thankfulness and its antithesis, thanklessness, as extremely important issues. Throughout the Bible, we’re called again and... More

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A U G U S T 3 “And if it seems evil to you to serve the Lord, choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you dwell. But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” — Joshua 24:15

Crucial Choices

People of little resolve never accomplish anything. General Julius became Julius Caesar because he made a tough decision: He dared to cross the Rubicon, a river all Roman generals were forbidden to cross even with the smallest band of soldiers. He said, “If I cross not this river this instant then my life shall be overcome with calamities.” And laying the reins upon the neck of his horse, he plunged into the river with this cry:... More

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A U G U S T 2 “For as he thinks in his heart, so is he. ‘Eat and drink!’ he says to you, but his heart is not with you.” — Proverbs 23:7

Change Your Attitude And Change Your World

A student of flying was taking his first solo flight. All went well until he had to land his plane. Suddenly, he heard a voice over the radio saying, “Correct your attitude.” He thought to himself, “My attitude? My attitude is just fine.” Because the student didn’t heed his flight instructor’s warning, he crashed his plane. After the crash, his instructor showed him this definition for... More

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A U G U S T 1 “And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.” — Matthew 6:12

To Forgive

When was the last time someone hurt you? What has been your response to that person since that event? Are you holding onto a grudge, or have you forgiven that person for the pain he or she caused you? God clearly directs us to forgive people who have wronged us. But forgiving people is so difficult, especially when we still feel hurt by their choices. Nevertheless, we must obey God’s command. So how do we obtain a forgiving spirit,... More

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J U L Y 3 1 “Then Caleb quieted the people before Moses, and said, ‘Let us go up at once and take possession, for we are well able to overcome it.’” — Number 13:30

The Return Of The Spies

Have you ever faced a daunting task, one that looked not even remotely feasible? At times like this, God, who can do the impossible, wants us to have faith in His presence and in His ability to see us through. The ancient Israelites serve as an excellent example of what not to do under pressure. Faced with an overwhelming task, they failed to respond in faith. Moses had just sent twelve spies (one representative from each tribe) into the... More

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Greatness

Drifting

Let Us Remember And Give Thanks

Crucial Choices

Change Your Attitude And Change Your World

To Forgive

The Return Of The Spies