February 10 ‘And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.’ — Matthew 6:12

Forgive And Forget

Christianity is a religion of forgiveness. Christ has paid the price for all our millions of sins; He forgives and forgets each one we confess. And He expects us to do the same with those around us, forgiving and forgetting their sins against us. We especially need to extend forgiveness to our family members. Often we are less willing to forgive a parent, sibling, spouse, or child than we are to forgive a friend or guest in our homes. For... More

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February 9 As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. — Proverbs 27:17, NIV

Preparation For Eternity

Have you ever noticed that the years seem to fly by at breakneck speed? A child is born, and before you know it, he or she is walking. For months, you plan a big party, and before you know it, it seems as if the party took place six months ago. You lay out the perfect vacation getaway, and soon you're wistfully poring through a photo album of the trip. It just seems as if life runs on fast forward. Well, in one sense life does fly by,... More

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February 8 Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and they shall become one flesh. — Genesis 2:24

Help For Hurting Families

A patient once told a doctor, "I am in so much pain." The doctor replied, "You will get better if you follow my instructions. Number one: Don't kill yourself." Many people who are in great pain would never think of killing themselves. But when people experience pain in their marital relationships, they often think of "killing" their marriages. Do you have a marriage in trouble or know someone else who does? Then before doing anything else,... More

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February 7 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. — Proverbs 15:1, NIV

Problem Solving In Relationships

How are your relationships going these days? As you evaluate them, maybe you realize you've hit a snag with a close friend, spouse, co-worker, or neighbor. If so, what will you do about it? Whether you're single or married, a child or an elderly person, solving problems in relationships is one of the most important skills you will ever learn. It not only makes for a successful family life, it also makes for a successful career, a successful... More

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February 6 ‘…you shall not bow down to them nor serve them…’ — Exodus 20:5

Idolatry

Two sailors squirmed in church as they heard the reading of the Ten Commandments. One of them whispered to the other, "Well, at least we didn't worship any idols." Do you also feel certain you've kept this commandment? We often seem to think we don't have to worry about this one, but if this is true, why do the Scriptures often warn against idolatry? God knew that we are religious beings who need to worship something. And when we cease to... More

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February 5 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom… — Proverbs 1:7

The Beginning Of Wisdom

Do you face a tough decision in your life, maybe one that makes you wish for some writing across the sky to indicate which way to go? Then you could probably use a good dose of wisdom. I don't mean knowledge per se—information for information's sake. I mean wisdom: the ability to rightly apply knowledge to your life. There is a difference. For example, a young person might have enough knowledge to rattle off a dozen ways that smoking... More

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February 4 …Seek peace and pursue it. — Psalm 34:14

Peace!

What creates stress? Nowadays there are many situations that produce stress within us. We have stressful jobs, stressful relationships,stressful responsibilities. But listen to what one doctor says: "Since stress comes from the way in which you think, and not from the situation or people involved in your stress, you can begin to practice mind control." Well, now, isn't that news! Three thousand years after King David told us to "Seek peace... More

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Forgive And Forget

Preparation For Eternity

Help For Hurting Families

Problem Solving In Relationships

Idolatry

The Beginning Of Wisdom

Peace!