All bakers know that in order for their cakes or breads to rise, they need a leavening agent. The Holy Ghost is a must have to raise us in our in the now and in the life to come. God will exalt us in every way if we allow Him to!

Before you can be an effective leader, you must learn to follow. In the season of following, traits that can be developed that will be invaluable to you in your leadership role and are greatly appreciated by your leader.

If we do not fight for our families and friends, who will? God wants us to go to Him with our needs and earnestly seek Him. Cast your cares on Him, for He cares for you.

True forgiveness, which is twofold, forgiving and forgetting, is a wonderful gift. When we forgive others, we in turn become benefactors of grace and peace.

We can be recipients of a literal, real, tangible salvation because Jesus took care of all the legal matters, jargon, paperwork for us. Sinless blood was needed for redemption, which we did not have, so He stepped up and paid our debt for us.

We know that physically, the higher you are, the greater the panoramic view will be. This can also apply to our lives spiritually and emotionally. God has sent us an invitation through His word, that will elevate us to a place in Him that will change our point of view. Accept it today.

A favorite quote I have repeated over the years is, "Procrastination is not your friend." It will leave you wanting every time you put something off, and eventually allow mediocrity to slip in. The greatest potential in the world is yours but it cannot be realized until your kick these two bedfellows out of your life.

What we believe does matter. God is very precise in His word. He says what he means and means what he says. We must pay attention to the details, because it is a matter of life and death, ours.

We are often just sorry because we got caught, however, repentance is a true Godly sorrow that brings about change in our lives. Doing an about face and walking toward Him, with our backs to our life of the past. Starting a new a fresh life. This is all make possible because of the precious blook of Jesus.

He has come to seek and to save the lost, and we are to be His hands and feet to accomplish that goal. We must extend our reach, and keep in the forefront of our minds, that there is always someone out there who has never heard and who needs the Lord. Let Him use you today!