Attitudes/Answers with Olen Baker

Freedom to choose is a privilege, but it may result in painful consequences.  Enduring temptation is winning over bad choices, with great rewards.

Sin's consequences cannot compete with the faith that clings to God's love.  Temptation is powerless when God is at the center of your decision.

Weak?  You bet we're weak.  That's why God's word is so important in our day to day decisions.  Are you engaging in conversation with Him?

Take the easy way, or take the road to the cross?  That's a pretty serious challenge, UNLESS you are listening to the ONE who understands what the right path is.

What's more important in this equation is what God has placed before you.  If you can tune into that, the rest is something you can move toward with confidence.

We love our routines and when they are disrupted we often times have a tough time stepping up to the challenge.  How do you confront a challenge?

When I am afraid, I put my confidence in you.  Imagine how had it is making life adjustments when the YOU is missing?

Wasted days and wasted nights.  Ever hear that song?  A life committed to Christ doesn't ever experience that.  Isn't that amazing?

We have a job to do.  We have things to accomplish.  But sometimes life throws us a few speed bumps.  That's also a wake up call.

The purpose God designed for you has eternal value.  Are you tuned into what God had in mind for you?  

Attitudes are linked to values.  How you feel about yourself and your life impacts other lives.  Are you on track with a good attitude?

Jesus counts you as his friend.  Jesus also counts on you to discover how to do the things in life that change other peoples lives.  

It's important to believe that God has a purpose for every one on earth.  Yeah, you were created for a special purpose.  Have you discovered what that is?

Think outside the box for a moment, or outside of your personal needs.  That's where God want's us to exist.

The Civil War's purpose was to end slavery.  Our nation needed a new identity under God.  Did you hear that?  A new identity under God.  And so do we.

Life can get a bit altered.  It keeps things interesting, for sure, but if you're not tuned into God, you just might miss what He has in store.

We work, to put food on the table and care for our families.  But beyond that, our purpose on earth is much deeper.  Have you ever thought about your purpose?

Your heart is the seat of all behavior, both good and bad.  A clean heart speaks no lies or deception.  A clean heart is focused on Jesus.

It's pretty simple but many times, not so simple.  Changing what's in your your heart is a direct benefit of the words you speak.    Sticks and stones is a true statement, isn't it?

Our behaviors affect others.  Good behaviors and bad behaviors.  A clean heart gives us a clear conscience and a path free of conflict.

Careless choices bring bad consequences.  Sometimes we discover that we've taken a wrong turn.  Good thing, God can get us back on the right path.

Knowing what's right is like deep water in the heart.  A wise person draws from a deep well.  That well is the word of God.

Values keep us focused on what's right.  A lack of values is a slippery road with a sign that says "dead end".  How are you traveling through life?

God always warns us of the dangers of sin and going astray.  It's time to pay closer attention.

If you know your life is out of balance, why are you having issues with changing direction.  Not an easy question to answer, is it?