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Titus 2:11-12 reads, "The grace of God...teaches us to say 'No.'"   Talk back to your feelings. We put far too much emphasis on our feelings. We think everything has to feel good or it's not worthwhile. We say things like, "I don't feel like studying...I don't feel...

Romans 14:4 reads, "With the Lord's help, [you] will stand."   Put your past behind you. "[This] one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining forward toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal" (Philippians 3:13). This Scripture exposes a...

James 1:14 reads, "A man's temptation is due to the pull of his own inward desires."   For the next few days let's look at how to develop self-control. Here's the first step: accept responsibility for your lack of self-control.   Admit your problem. "A man's...

Romans 14:10 reads, "Remember, each of us will stand personally before the Judgment Seat of God."   Judgment day will be characterized by two things: rewards and regrets! Jesus highlights this in the story of 3 servants who were given talents to invest on behalf of...

Deuteronomy 31:6 reads, "Be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid...[of] them!"   Incredible though it may seem, when Israel encountered difficulties in the wilderness they wanted to return to their old life of slavery in Egypt. The security of the known was less...

Isaiah 41:10 reads, "Don't be afraid, for I am with you."   Two of our biggest fears are failure and criticism. And they never completely go away. You can overcome them, but they'll show up when you face your next challenge. It's in accepting fear as a part of life's...