We know that life never slows down, but we do have control of the brakes. We should use them from time to time to stop, pause, and refresh in order to remain effective in our homes, jobs and ministries.

Life is filled with moments that almost seem to be coincidences; however, when we look back we can see the hand of God was working things for our good all along. These are 'but God' moments.

When life gets busy, messy and overwhelming, it is easy to feel defeated, but we must remember, we can do all things through Christ. We can overcome. We can conquer this battle!

We know life will inevitably be messy at times but let us not expedite that and add to it by always being out of control. We must learn to trust in the Lord and let Him take control of our lives.

God takes fairness and equitable treatment very seriously. He measures with just weights and expects the same from us. It is not the extra pinch of salt that you took without paying that is the problem, but the motive of your heart.

We must not be 'that' friend who is always out to see what they can get from a relationship, nor should be hang onto so called friends who are that way either. Freely we have received, therefore, freely, we should give to others.

Jesus knew the value of building relationships with others. Not only is it what the human experience craves and needs, but when a trust is built with others, your words and actions will carry more influence and weight.

As Christ was born of God physically, when we are born again of water and The Spirit, we are born of God who is that selfsame Spirit. Old things are passed away, and all things become new.

Acts 2 tells us that when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all in one mind and one accord, and the miraculous happened in their midst. We should take notes.

Entertainment comes in many different packages, however, when we begin to say or do things to the hurt of others, it ceases to be funny. We are called to love one another as Christ loved the church, not to tear down.