The mark of true faith is steadfast trust in God when we don't see what He's doing or how He's doing it.

Winners evaluate themselves in a positive manner and look for their strengths as they work to overcome weaknesses.

When we take action, we take risks. With the risks, however, comes the opportunity to see God do amazing things, and seeing God work is the greatest thrill in our lives.

We wait expectantly, trusting that a good, wise, all-knowing God will accomplish His gracious purposes in His good time. We trust that while we wait He's preparing the situation, other people, or us for something special.

When our lives are in alignment with God's will, the Scriptures affirm our direction; when we're off base, it shines its light on our selfishness and disobedience.

To keep on track with the Father's plan, He had to spend time with the Father, pour out His heart, gain needed perspective, and get the game plan for the day.

GROUNDED. UNFLAPPABLE. Got it together. A few people among us seem to have learned the secret of life. When others around them are losing their cool, these people remain calm, think clearly, and make good choices. No, they aren't supermen and superwomen, and no, they aren't on drugs. They've learned to tap into God's wisdom.

What, then, does Christ's invitation mean? It doesn't mean He'll make life as easy as a cruise; instead, He promises to equip us for the long hike. How? By giving us the knowledge and wisdom we need to take the next step at each point on the journey.

we can tune out the Holy Spirit's whispers and become oblivious to His communication with us.

I hear and forget. I see and hear and I remember. However, when I see, hear and do, I understand and succeed.

Message! With God's help you can change and take control of your life. You plus God equals enough.

God gave Adam and Eve that free will and choice. He gave them one warning: eat of any tree that is here, including the wonderful tree of life, but don't eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil…I wish Adam and Eve had thought more about what knowledge meant. Eve saw it as a good thing, to know more. But how do you really know something? You experience it