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"I have come as a light into the world, that whoever believes in Me should not abide in darkness." Jn 12:46 NKJV John Ortberg writes: "In 1780 a Jesus-follower in Great Britain named Robert Raikes could not stand the cycle of poverty and ignorance that was destroying little children, a whole generation. He said, 'The world marches forward on the feet of little children. So he t...

"The people who sat in darkness have seen a great light." Mt 4:16 NKJV First and most importantly, Jesus brought the light of salvation to all mankind. But one of the enduring benefits of His kingdom is His impact on learning and education. The word university began with those who believed that God created the universe; therefore, His ways must be studied and known. Martin Luther highlig...

"You are precious to me." Isa 43:4 NLT Guess who said, "You are precious to me?" God. So don't let anybody tell you otherwise. Why is this important? Because understanding who you are as a person and genuinely believing that you merit love and attention from another person is essential to your self-worth. The capability to convey that successfully and in a considerate mann...

"We walk by faith, not by sight." 2Co 5:7 NKJV Impalas are one of the most powerful animals in Africa. They can leap to a height of more than ten feet and cover more than thirty feet in one jump. Yet the impala can be kept in an enclosure with a fence that's no more than three feet high. Why? Because it won't jump unless it can see where its feet will land. In a sense, impalas...

"A great and effective door has opened to me, and there are many adversaries." 1Co 16:9 NKJV The New Living Translation states Paul's words this way: "There is a wide-open door for a great work here, although many oppose me." In doing the will of God, you should anticipate opposition from those who are not privy to what God has shared with you or instructed you to do. Inde...

"I have set before you an open door." Rev 3:8 NKJV In seeking to know God's will, there are two things you should never do. First, when the door is closed, get impatient and force it open. Second, create your own door. To succeed in what God has called you to do, follow the "open door policy." The Bible describes it this way: "To the angel of the church in Philadelphi...

"This is the day the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it." Ps 118:24 NKJV One author writes: "One of the strategies I employ is to block enough time so that l'm not thinking of what I have to do next. I find it best to wait until I can invest more than a few minutes in being with someone so that the person is not frustrated with my divided attention and tight sched...

"Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ." 1C0 11:1 NIV Your mentor should not only demonstrate professional excellence and possess skills from which you can learn, but must also be someone who displays character qualities worth imitating. Bernie Madoff was one of the most admired and sought-after brokers on Wall Street. That is, until he ended up in prison for perpetrating...

"Let me teach you." Mt 11:29 NLT Jesus said, "I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it" (Mt 16:18). When He spoke those words, the religious leaders of His day were plotting His death, the society in which He lived was controlled by the might of Rome, and His followers were common people. Humanly speaking, what He promised was audacious, and th...

"Then He said to them, 'Follow Me..."" Mt 4:19 NKJV Most people who decide to grow personally find their first mentors in the pages of books. That is a great place to start. For that matter, it's a great place to continue. And the wisdom that's found in Scripture makes the Bible the best mentor's manual ever written. If you are not reading it daily, you are robbi...

"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Php 4:13 NKJV Self-help books sometimes claim you can change your life in five or ten simple steps. It takes a lot more than that to make substantial and lasting changes in your life. First, change comes by drawing on a power greater than your own -God's power. Paul writes: "I know how to be abased, and I know how to abou...

"Jesus said to them, 'I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me shall never hunger."" Jn 6:35 NKJV After World War II, Europe was devastated with hungry, homeless children who had been orphaned by the battles. They were put in large camps where they were given food and care. Yet they didn't sleep well at night; they were nervous, fearful, and fidgety. The caregivers were...

"He who finds a wife or a husband finds a good thing, and obtains favor from the Lord." Pr 18:22 NKJV Perhaps you have heard the joke about the lady who told her friend, "I didn't know what real happiness was until I married my husband, and now it's too late." Seriously, that doesn't have to be your story. Through God's wisdom, love, and grace, you can rebui...

"Forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors." Mt 6:12 NKJV Other translations say to forgive others' "trespasses." To trespass means to go where you're not supposed to and do what you're not supposed to. Infidelity, dishonesty, and other wrong things are among the trespasses we may experience. Without the ability to practice forgiveness, even for the little...

"Husbands…be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect." 1Pe 3:7 NIV Because something is said doesn't necessarily mean it's heard. At least, not in the way you think it is. The apostle Peter uses the words "considerate" and "respect." Both are essential to the art of listening, which is essential to a good marriage. Unless you&apo...

"Blessed are those who find wisdom, those who gain understanding." Pr 3:13 NIV The wise old adage goes, "Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime." Sometimes what people need more than your money is your wisdom. By taking the time to share with them the insights and wisdom you have learned through your life's exper...

"I pray that the faith you share will make you understand every blessing we have in Christ." Phm 1:6 ERV If you're struggling with self-worth, the answer is knowing what you have and who you are "in Christ." Paul writes, "I pray that... you understand every blessing we have in Christ." Here are some practical steps you can take to increase your sense of confidenc...

"God led the people around by the desert road." Ex 13:18 NIV The Bible says, "When Pharaoh let the people go, God did not lead them on the road through the Philistine country, though that was shorter. For God said, 'If they face war, they might change their minds and return to Egypt. So God led the people around by the desert road" (vv. 17-18 NIV). There is a lesson here f...

"Get out of your country, from your family and from your father's house, to a land that I will show you. Ge 12:1 NKJV The two parts to God's "go" are going from and going to. Ur, Abram's home, was considered the place to be. Setting out for ancient Mesopotamia, all the trading wealth from around the Mediterranean had to travel through Ur. It was a place of immense aff...

"I have faith in God that it will happen just as he told me." Ac 27:25 NIV Third, anchored by God's promises. The third anchor that gives us confidence in a crisis is found in Paul's words, "I have faith in God that it will happen just as he told me." If you have ever been betrayed by an unfaithful spouse, you may have lost trust in marriage. If you were a victim of t...

"I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it." Mt 16:18 NIV Gates are defensive devices, and storming those gates requires offensive measures. Think of the church as a battering ram. Instead of complaining about the culture, we need to present better options. We must produce higher-caliber movies and compose more extraordinary music, write more notable books, and...

"In My name they will...lay hands on the sick, and they will recover." Mk 16:17-18 NKJV Here is an often overlooked part of the Great Commission Jesus gave us: "In My name they will….. lay hands on the sick, and they will recover." Research has revealed that touch has the power to fight viruses, reduce stress, enhance sleep, and assist us in recovering more quickly from injury....

"The goodness of God leads you to repentance." Ro 2:4 NKJV Do you remember the woman who took an alabaster box of fragrant oil and anointed Jesus with it? The Bible says: "Now when the Pharisee who had invited Him saw this, he spoke to himself, saying, 'This Man, if He were a prophet, would know who and what manner of woman this is who is touching Him, for she is a sinner'...

He is able to aid those who are tempted." Heb 2:18 NKJV If you are serious about overcoming temptation, here are five things you must do: (1) Think about the choices you are making, and the consequences, before you make them. Wisdom always looks ahead. (2) Believe that you can resist temptation-because you can. "You are of God...and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater...

"My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest." Ex 33:14 NKJV When you sense God's presence and know He is with you, you can handle whatever life brings. Try to imagine the assignment Moses had-liberating two million people from the grip of slavery; leading them through a wilderness where they were exposed to enemies and elements such as extreme heat and cold; feeding them...