When we decide for ourselves what’s right and wrong, we put ourselves in a bad position. Sure, we may align our thinking with popular culture, how we were raised, or just based on a gut feeling, but that will never make us right 100% of the time. That won’t ensure that we are living as God has called us to live. The only true basis for right and wrong to live by, to instill in our children, and to share with others is God’s Word.

The only way to fully understand the purpose of something is to see it through the eyes of the one who created it. The same is true for people. Until we can see our purpose through the eyes of our Creator, we’ll spend our lives chasing the wrong things. Not only did God plan your purpose before you were born, He also set into motion everything you would need along the journey to successfully complete your race.

If we look at history, we can see that there were a number of things thought “too big to fail” that actually crumbled like a house of cards.  Nations, governments, financial institutions, relationships, and reputations have collapsed when no one thought it was possible.  But, God IS faithful!  The God of grace will never forsake you, never fail you, and never forget you.  If God is for you, it is not just game on, it’s game over.

It doesn’t matter what your particular pet sin is, what your addiction might be, or what trap you seem to be unable to free yourself from.  Jesus didn’t come just to get us ready to die; Jesus came to get us ready to live!  The solution to the sin problem that we all have is not our goodness, but God’s grace.  Learn to live in the Spirit, walk with God, and live not in constant defeat, but continuous victory.

From the moment he deceived Adam and Eve, Satan has been trying to talk each of us into making one bad deal after another. We often think we’re too smart to fall prey to his subtle lies. But quite often we find ourselves on the wrong side of the transaction, missing out on God’s best yet again. Discover how to avoid these pitfalls and learn to see your every decision from God’s winning vantage point.

One of the most daunting things about sharing your faith is the fear that you will make the other person feel like your judging them. But judging others isn’t our place. It’s not our job to convict or convince anybody of anything. It’s our job to lovingly communicate the truth and let the Spirit of God do the rest.

Great marriages have one thing in common - good communication! And that communication comes in a variety of forms. Words are important, but there are other ways that you can express your love for your spouse. Taking an interest in what your wife enjoys and doing it with her. Planning a romantic evening with your husband, or even the smallest gesture can let your spouse know that your heart is forever theirs.

The reason men want to marry the perfect woman, and women want to marry the perfect man is because they think that's what will make them happy. There's nothing wrong with wanting to be happy in your marriage. However, are you focusing on the right person? How much effort are you putting into being the person your spouse would cherish? The good news is the Bible gives us a perfect role model.

A story is told of a man who used all of his savings to buy a ticket to travel by ship from England to America. For the entire trip, he ate only the crackers he brought with him. On the last day of his journey, the captain asked why he had not been joining the others in the dining room. The man said, “I had only enough money for my ticket. The captain replied, “Son, meals are included with your ticket.” Don’t miss all that God has for you.

If you’re a parent, you remember those early days when you took your baby for an outing. You packed a bag with diapers, bottles, extra clothes –anything you could possibly need. Well, you aren’t the first parent who ever planned ahead. God is. He knew that one day, we would need a savior. Long before Jesus was ever born, God had a plan to rescue us from our sin and restore us back into right relationship with Him.