Attitudes/Answers with Olen Baker

Ask and it shall be given, seek and you shall find, knock and the door shall be open to you.  Those who believe in God understand the gift he has given to all of us.  

Beyond the presents and the over abundance of food, today is the day we celebrate the greatest gift of all time.  Merry Christmas and God bless you.  Take His gift and celebrate it as we go into a new year.

The world.  Chaotic and overwhelming.  The good news is, we can be peacemakers if we pass along His gift of peace.

Decide to be a peacemaker.  Can you do it?  That's what God believes you can do, today.

God longs to restore and rekindle the peace only he can give.  Don't let the world overshadow His message, today.

Ae we prepare to celebrate the the coming of the Prince of Peace, remember that the gift of peace can and always come only from him.

Turn your back, walk away.  Not as easily done as said.  Be strong, and be connected to God and that turnaround is much easier.

The love of money, the workaholic, the avoid the doctor kind of person.  Temptation steals away energy that should be devoted to God.

The Golden Rule is tied to appropriate Christian ethics.  Have you ever had trouble with staying in the boundaries?

Perception of reality can also be described as a deceptive facade.  Lean on God's knowledge and insight if you're in that place.

We don't define out of bounds, or right or wrong.  When we're tempted we often refuse to listen to what God is saying.  

It's tough, but shifting focus away from temptation and towards the Holy Spirit is the one and only way to avoid making that mistake.  It's not easy, but it IS essential.

A craving, a desire that is out of bounds of righteous and healthy is not a good place to go.  Resting under the banner of Jesus Christ is a sure way to fight it.

Prayer is your custom channel connection to God.  He uses that channel to communicate an escape from temptation's lure.  Are you tuned in?

Resisting temptation.  You've been there.  You also might know someone who is there right now.  Are you able to help them?

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?