Have you gotten relaxed in your daily walk? Have you been neglecting your time with God? Have you blessed the Lord in your everyday life? When you go to church, who are you worshiping: yourself or God?

Do you know the history of the Baptists? Have you heard of the "Trail of the Blood" that is in the Baptist history? The apostles and earlier Christians were tortured and murdered for their beliefs. As Baptists today we should be humble on how far and precious the earlier Baptists have brought our faith. Our history is not a bed of roses but comes with martyrs. What we view as persecution today, is nothing compared to the hate and persecution our forefathers went through.

Do you know how to deal with the negative people in your life? Do you let them intimidate you and bring you down? Are you in fear of man and often compromise your convictions? If someone criticizes you, don't let it get to you and just see if they have wisdom or if they are just bitter. If you run across the critics, who are bitter and negative, just move on and press forward. We are not to please man, but are suppose to please God.