You got a tight grip on your money and all that you can get. What's next? The tools we have to work with are no good unless we use them. We can build our lives on the solid rock of Christ or be destroyed by the things of this world. When you hold a strong drink or a drug in your hand, that's your life. Drinking and using drugs is like carrying a bucket with a hole in it. If you don't stop the leak, you will lose the substance. When you use drugs, you have three options. You c

Preparation is something everyone should do. Everyone in life wants a warranty and a guarantee. "A warranty is a contractual promise to repair or replace something." It is also a guarantee of integrity. Insurance is an important security that everyone should consider. Term life and medical life are needed for well-being. Understand the pros and cons of insurance. The life insurance company hopes you live a long time to keep paying premiums. Health insurance companies have a d

It is odd and insane to think you can do the same thing and receive different results. People who don't like change are considered to be capricious. Being neutral and indecisive will get you nowhere. It's not a great place to be on the fence or on a train track. You cannot get anything done on the fence, and the train is sure to get you if you can't decide which side of the track to stand on. Get the picture? Part-time Christians try to serve a full-time God, on a part-time b

Sometimes, the people you meet are more genuine than the people you deal with daily. Everyone has a motive; it's not always bad. Those who smile in your face and talk about you behind your back are not the best of friends. They pretend to care but watch for your downfall. People come and go. Be aware of the "If I were you." They want to tell you how to live when they can't run their own lives. When you fail to please them, they play the blame game. It's your fault for their s

The work of hell is to be committed to darkness and evil. Rebellion is the motive. Hell's Angels has influenced many people's lives. The motorcycle gang is the visible workers of the invisible angels. The influence of demons is everywhere. The hunger for power has an unquenchable thirst. No matter how much power a megalomaniac gets, it's never enough. Unchecked power can be self-destructing. Power is intoxicating; you are not in your right mind when you think everything is ab

Moving can be both stressful and exciting for those who don't mind change. It takes planning to move successfully. Making the right move can make a difference. Counting the cost is not the only obstacle. It is also a mental challenge. Letting go of old friends and the excess baggage is the beginning. Don't let the chaos of the past move with you. People who need help cannot be helped by letting them move in with you. They bring their history and their baggage with them. Their

There are times when we feel alone. You may be by yourself, but you are not alone. God is always near: be sure to have a good relationship with Him. Prayer is our way of direct contact with God through Christ the Lord. Jesus said, "And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father, in my name, he will give it you." We must put our faith and trust in God for comfort in our time of sorrow. Depending on temporary things w

Love and faith are the theme and passion of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Christ showed love to all with whom He came into contact, including His enemies. We are representatives of Christ, and we should think with the mind of Christ, walk as Christ walked, and fulfill the will of God by the power of the Holy Spirit. We are saved by faith through Christ Jesus. And not by good works. Being in God makes us safe. Without the grace of God, we would self-destruct. We must acce

When infected, we sometimes don't realize how or when it happened. One side effect is blindness. Without treatment, it gets worse. We are blind when we hate someone because they don't look the same or have what we have. Hate spreads quickly from person to person through direct or indirect contact. "The pyramid of hatred contains five steps. Bias, individual acts of prejudice, discrimination, violence, and genocide." Hatred is done out of choice. Even if taught to hate, you st

II Timothy 2:3-4, "Thou therefore endue hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier. "We must choose to please God in the power of the Holy Spirit. Following Christ is a daily task; we must overcome sin through prayer. We cannot do it alone. We honor God by being faithful to Christ. We can't quit! The work of an evangelist is never done. Teaching a

You should oppose the enemy who invades your life. Protect yourself at all times with prayer and spiritual awareness. There are times when we let our guard down. Putting your trust in people or things can make you an easy target. People who smile in your face are not always friends. Everything that shines is not gold. A good defense is sometimes your best offense. The enemy wants to take what you have and your life. Some things are not worth holding on to; let them go. When y

Words are spiritual and effective for communication. Be careful of what you say because it is the only thing you own. Your word is your bond. You will have to give an account of every word that comes out of your mouth. Your words can be encouraging or hurtful. Jesus taught about accountability. Matthew 12:39-37 "But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment. For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and b

It's a real problem when we say we understand, and we really don't have a clue what is going on. When you don't understand, ASK and seek to find answers. As human beings, we are terrified of the unknown and what we can't see. However, hope and faith are what are needed to understand many unexplainable things. We can hear and feel the wind blow, but we don't know where it comes from or where it's going. We had no idea when we would be born, and we have no idea when we are goin

Read I John 2:15-17 It is the people of the world who make up the Church. The people of the Church come from the world that they may receive salvation. The world is a place of darkness, and the Church is the light. Jesus is the light of men, and that light is the life of man. Christ (God) is the Creator of the world, and He is the builder of the Church. The world is made of Flesh and Blood, and the Church is Spiritual by the Blood of Christ. The world would be doomed had it n

Walk by faith, and it will declare your trust in God. Making the transition from the flesh to becoming spiritual is a gift from God. We were separated from God in the flesh, but now we have redemption in Christ the Lord. Our foolish pride led us in the path of death, but the Spirit of God leads us to life in Christ. It is not what you have done for God, but what He does for you. When we were in the flesh, we erred in thinking that salvation was of our good works. In the bible

Warnings come in many ways. How you respond to a warning is key to your outcome. News outlets and sirens are used to warn of bad weather. Stop signs help us avoid getting hit in an intersection. You must recognize the difference between an amber flashing light and a red flashing light. The red light signifies danger, and the amber light is a warning. The horn of salvation warns mankind of the danger of deception. Hell is the destination of the unrepentant soul. The enemy want

Insight is the knowledge of what you want and where you want to go. Setting goals is the beginning, and staying focused should be your plan. Obstacles can be turned into opportunities. Don't let your vision become a nightmare. Everything you see is not what it appears to be. With the world, seeing is believing; the elect must walk by faith. Your faith in God is the key to your success. Most of us don't have a sense of balance. The pros and cons of life should keep us on track

Being in the gutter is no fun, nor is it a place anyone would like to be. Life in the ghetto is hard, but there are many ways out. Hard work and a made-up mind will prevail. Many are trapped in the ghetto and stay there by choice. Being in the gutter is likely not your choice, but you find yourself there. There are many reasons why people find themselves in this lonely place. The use of Alcohol, Drugs, Laziness, and mental illness will strip you of your life. Hope and the mer

Your belief is the foundation of your Walk and of your Worship. Belief in Christ is the beginning of your spirituality. Salvation is God's Gift to you, and your PRAISE and WORSHIP is your Gift to God. God does not compel us to worship Him; we must worship God and Him alone, by our own free will. It is unusual for man to worship God, because man seeks worship from one another. The creature desires worship more than worshipping the Creator. Satan was an angel (creature) in he

The work of an evangelist is not an easy task, but it can be rewarding. Christian training is the KEY to the work of evangelism. Teaching, praying, and planning will keep you focused on reaching those who are lost. We are all called to do a job. God has given you a talent for the work of the Kingdom. The job of being a witness is open to all who respond to the call to evangelize. The true witness (evangelist) is not concerned about a position, but the work of Jesus. People ar