Why did God say to Joshua, 'Be strong and of good courage'? For four reasons: (1) For Joshua's own sake. God had a lot invested in Joshua; the future of an entire nation rested on his shoulders. And since God has a lot invested in you...

Any habit you cannot break, or that you refuse to break, is a habit that has the power to break you. Are you dealing with appetites that are out of control? Do you struggle with compulsions that bring...

Dale Winbrow wrote: 'When you get what you want in the struggle for self, and the world makes you king for a day; just go to the mirror and look at yourself, and see what that man has to say. For it isn't your father or...

When you have a dream, there are certain things you must be willing to give up. You can't keep all your options open; you have to narrow your focus to what's most important. John Maxwell says: 'Many people do the...

Imagine yourself undertaking an important assignment. Things go well and God blesses your efforts. Then circumstances change, you face difficulties, discouragement sets in, those you counted on start blaming you,...

Each time we offer our bodies as 'living sacrifices' to God, our stubborn nature will rebel. But with Christ in control we can break its grip. 'Do not conform...to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing...

What does it mean to give yourself fully to God? (1) It's an act of worship. 'Offer your bodies...this is your spiritual act of worship.' (v1 NIV) Worship isn't just attending Sunday service, singing praises and saying...

Transformation: (1) Requires personal sacrifice. It's not easy, natural or automatic. It calls for becoming a 'living sacrifice'. The problem with 'living' sacrifices is their tendency to keep escaping the altar, having to be...