Attitudes/Answers with Olen Baker

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?

What you do in life, benefits others.  Hopefully that's true for you.  Anger and hatred destroys bridges.  Confidence and integrity builds ones with a sturdy foundation.

Wisdom and understanding provide a strong foundation for making decisions to be honored and  blessed by God.  Look only to God for that wisdom.

Hard work, brutal honesty, and changes in thinking patterns.  A tough pill to swallow.  With God's help, it's much easier.

God makes it possible for us to correct mistakes, bad behaviors and faulty thinking.  Have you ever desired a fresh start?

The key to keeping a promise is being absolutely confident that God will bless and honor it.  That's where you start, with God at the center of the conversation.

Confidence, like I can do all things through Christ Jesus, helps us see tomorrow as an opportunity.  How confident are you?

A new passion for turning over a leaf with purpose and direction can only be found in Jesus Christ.  

Old thinking patterns, old habits.  Never easy to get out of that rut.  The key is being firm in your commitment.  

We only have so much time here on earth.  And that's okay IF we use that time how God want's us to.  

Conviction, determination, wisdom and power can craft positive motion in our lives.  That power always comes from the Lord Jesus Christ.