Advancement doesn't come through the gift; advancement comes from putting effort into the gift. Although God has given so much to us, and He wants us at the top of the mountain, part of advancement comes from good old-fashioned, hard work--giving our best and putting in the effort.

"The one who had received five talents went off right away and put his money to work and gained five more." (Matthew 25:16)

What do you want? Do you believe God? If you don't put what you believe into motion, tomorrow, you will be exactly where you are today. It's time to shake off that depression, addiction, anger, sickness, poverty, bitterness, regret--put your faith in motion.

A person carrying good news is a person with great expectations. They have a positive attitude about the past, the present, and the future. "How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, 'Your God reigns!' " (Isaiah 52:7)

Jesus has a strategy to win. The answers are all IN Him and in KNOWING Him. Your part is to get that knowledge in you and grow it to understanding.

Yes, God's promises are by faith, but many are kept in our understanding. He's already given us the land, but we must understand to dwell there. The world has us so distracted that it has taken our time to think, yet good decisions come from good understanding. So let's take back the time.

A happier life is a life that has learned to treasure the moments--to find treasure in every season, in people and things. This is where we find the strength to face the tough times.

The Father has given man authority on earth, but He needs our ask so He can be released to do what He desires: to bless you, prosper you, set you high above, and mark you as His own. He needs our faith and permission to release His will into our lives.

What can you do when you're facing the valley, and its darkness is closing in? Even from a down position, we can take it up a level. We can rise above the storm and soar like an eagle.

Do you have dark places in your life? It's in those places that God does His very best work. When you see God as the oppressor, He can't bring the power, but when you see Him as your Savior, He can change your pain into power. The key is to invite Him into your situation and let Him bring power from the pain.