When I was younger, I did not enjoy doing certain chores around the house. However, when my mom was pregnant with my younger sister, I saw all that was involved with her pregnancy and realized that she went through the same for me. I gained a deeper respect and love for my parents who were… Continue Reading
A few months ago I was being trained in a new job. I was given instructions on the procedures I needed to follow, and I was also given a flash drive for the computer. I had a specific place where I stored the flash drive at the end of every workday. One day I came… Continue Reading
As born-again believers, we have the opportunity to know God and to live up to all that He has called us to be. We can have confidence in God, and we can have confidence to speak for Him as ambassadors for Christ. According to one dictionary, the English word “confidence” is defined as the feeling… Continue Reading
Where does confidence come from? Some people may feel confident because they have a respected position at their job. Others may feel confident because they dress professionally or look a certain way. People do all kinds of things to help themselves feel comfortable and confident in different situations. And these things can contribute to one’s… Continue Reading
Two great purposes for godly music are to glorify God and to encourage His people. Godly music provides a means of recognizing God for all He has done and will do for His people and also encourages God’s people, bringing peace of mind so that they can better believe and claim His promises. Let’s see… Continue Reading
Every day, each one of us chooses the standards we will live by. If we want to gain positive results in life, the standard that will help us prevail every time is the matchless Word of God. Distractions and temptations may compete for our attention and allegiance, but we can choose to keep a spiritual… Continue Reading
Have you ever thought about what you value in life? As born-again believers, we value God and His Word, for He gives us instruction in righteousness—how to live rightly—in His Word (II Timothy 3:16). That’s valuable! As God’s children, we have been made spiritually righteous through the accomplished works of Jesus Christ. Although we don’t… Continue Reading
There’s a song I learned while serving at The Way International Headquarters that describes a tender relationship with God. Some of the lyrics go like this: “Close by His side, I will abide. / I love Him better every day.” We want to love Him better every day! One simple way we can build our… Continue Reading
Have you ever come away from a conversation or a meeting with a coworker wondering if the person really understood what you were trying to say? I know I have wondered at times if I effectively communicate with those with whom I work. How we communicate with others is important to our relationships in the… Continue Reading
We can speak words in our families and in our homes that are consistently pleasant, kind, and sweet. The uplifting, positive, encouraging words we speak to one another can reflect God’s heart of love in our homes, bringing peace and having a powerful effect on every member of the family. Proverbs 16:24:Pleasant words are as… Continue Reading