“Vindicate me, O Lord, for I have walked in my integrity. I have also trusted in the Lord; I shall not slip.”
Psalm 26:1 (NKJV)

MAY 21 - Think carefully about this timely principle for just a moment: “Character is the sail that charts the course of your life.” Keeping that in mind, consider if you will the great English revivalist, George Whitefield. So fiery and convicting were his sermons that both the American and English clergy refused to allow him inside their pulpits. Did Whitefield withdraw his sail, becoming embittered at his brothers, slandering them and deciding to resign? No, and because he demonstrated good character, God gave George Whitefield a better idea—preach outdoors! And it was all in God’s plan since by utilizing vast, open fields, multitudes of various sects and denominations could freely attend his meetings, many of whom otherwise would have never entered any house of worship whatsoever.

Regardless of the winds of adversity and compromise, if your sail is aimed in the direction of God’s Word you will always remain in line with His will.

By embracing the standards outlined in the Word of God, your sail will never drift; no, it is firmly set to override any adverse current that floats along. And by doing as David and revivalist Whitefield, being solidly resolute causes you to purpose in your heart never to deviate from God’s path.

Do you truly believe character is important? If so, make the choice today to set your sail with God’s Word. Embrace His principles and set your course towards Heaven.

Daily Confession

Father, I thank You that I am full of faith and patience. I receive what is promised, for You are not slack concerning Your promise.

Family Scripture Reading

1 John 2

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Excellence: The Key To Maximizing Your God-Given Potential - CD

God did not call you to be just average or common. Before you were even born, He instilled greatness within you! You were brought to this earth not to fill up space and “get by,” but to fulfill an assignment that no one else can fulfill quite like you. How? First, you must believe it. Then, you must pursue it!

In this power-packed series, Dr. Robb Thompson challenges you to stir up your God-given potential and reach for the EXTRAORDINARY. You will learn:

• What excellence is, and how it opens the doors to your future.
• How to avoid mediocrity.
• Two major reasons why people don’t pursue excellence.
• How to break through the glass ceilings of life.
• The importance of giving attention to detail.
• And much, much more…

If you long to discover your divine assignment, maximize your potential, and experience the joy and fulfillment of God changing the world through you, this series contains the keys to unlock those doors!

Posted under Character

“That you may not be sluggish, but imitators of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.”
Hebrews 6:12 (NAS)

MAY 20 - A boasting serpent with long, twisting fangs; a whimsical creature of bright, dazzling colors; or a lying, slimy snake who bends about branches as easily as the wind; however he materializes inside your mind, our foe is adorned in a most deceitful costume called DOUBT. From the beginning of time, Satan has attempted to convince us that God is not going to come through for us. Remember, God told us what was going to happen, He just never told us when.

God’s timing is the right time no matter when it is. We live in a world that is governed beneath the economy of evil, but God gave us the power and authority to live above the world’s system. He gave us His Word so we can walk by faith, and not by sight. If Satan can keep us walking by what we see, he will destroy us. But, if we stay in the realm of faith, we can thwart all of his diabolical strategies.

The Scriptures tell us in Matthew 11:12, “And from the days of John the Baptist until now the Kingdom of Heaven suffers violence and the violent take it by force.” That is exactly what we must do. The reason we are called to seize God’s Kingdom by force is because Satan attempts to snatch it right from our fingers this very moment.

The enemy tries to stop anyone from experiencing the promises of God. He puts up roadblocks, sends every demon, and ruthlessly lies to you every day about how God is not going to keep His Word. We must stand strong (as stalwartly as Jesus did) and continue to press, knowing that God is faithful to His Word. Through faith and patience, we will receive what is promised.

Daily Confession

Father, I thank You that I am full of faith and patience. I receive what is promised, for You are not slack concerning Your promise.

Family Scripture Reading

Songs 7

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Excellence: The Key To Maximizing Your God-Given Potential - CD

God did not call you to be just average or common. Before you were even born, He instilled greatness within you! You were brought to this earth not to fill up space and “get by,” but to fulfill an assignment that no one else can fulfill quite like you. How? First, you must believe it. Then, you must pursue it!

In this power-packed series, Dr. Robb Thompson challenges you to stir up your God-given potential and reach for the EXTRAORDINARY. You will learn:

• What excellence is, and how it opens the doors to your future.
• How to avoid mediocrity.
• Two major reasons why people don’t pursue excellence.
• How to break through the glass ceilings of life.
• The importance of giving attention to detail.
• And much, much more…

If you long to discover your divine assignment, maximize your potential, and experience the joy and fulfillment of God changing the world through you, this series contains the keys to unlock those doors!

Posted under Doubt, Faith, General

“…who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.”
Hebrews 12:2 (NKJV)

MAY 19 - Palestine of the ancient Hebrews; modern-day Palestine; now—first-century Palestine of Jesus is firmly set before us. Intended as a type of public humiliation, Roman execution by means of crucifixion, was reserved for slaves, foreigners, robbers, and troublemakers. Undoubtedly, the whistles of the mockers’ cruel taunting, the slap of the soldiers’ violent whips, and the slivers of the wooden cross as it backed up against His mutilated form attempted to create obstacles within the Savior’s mind. But Jesus, our greatest example, boldly demonstrates the power of focus. James 1:2 tells us that life brings many storms and tests our way. However, only those who focus on the promises of God survive. Not understanding your purpose causes any obstacle to appear insurmountable. It is important to ask ourselves: “Where am I headed in life…What do I want to accomplish, possess, and become?” Those who have no clear purpose have no internal fortitude to press beyond their current circumstances.

We must always remember—our lives move in the direction of our focus. The road to Jerusalem was consistently before Jesus’ eyes, and nothing could deter Him. Although what we go through may seem too difficult to overcome, it is imperative that we meticulously focus on the victory that awaits us. Just as an athlete focuses on running the race to win the prize, ignoring sore muscles and irritating cramps, his mind relentlessly concentrates upon his feet traversing the finish line. So we must possess a clear, distinct image of the joyous victory.

Daily Confession

Father, I thank You that as Christ, I endure the trials of life and focus on the joy set before me.

Family Scripture Reading

1 John 1

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Upgrading Your Mind - CD

Without frequent upgrades, your mind quickly becomes susceptible to destructive thoughts of fear, doubt, worry, and offense. Unless you daily scan, update, and renew your mind with the Word of God, you cannot effectively perform the will of God in your life, and you are in danger of damaging your system beyond repair.

“For just as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways and My thoughts higher than your thoughts.” Isaiah 55:9 NLT

God’s Word contains the answers for every issue in life. If you’re facing problems you feel ill equipped to handle, then it’s time to change the way you think — it’s time for a mind upgrade! As you upgrade your mind with God’s Word, your thoughts come into line with His thoughts, and you begin to see how you can have victory in every area of your life.

In this series, Dr. Robb Thompson, one of America’s leading experts on Mind Mastery, shows you step by step how to harness the power of your mind to serve God’s purposes, rather than to sabotage them. Start upgrading your mind today!

Posted under Focus

“So I decided there is nothing better than to enjoy food and drink and to find satisfaction in work. Then I realized that this pleasure is from the hand of God.”
Ecclesiastes 2:24 (NLT)

MAY 18 - How many people do you know that zealously work for retirement but never take the time to enjoy themselves along the way? Finally, that fateful day arrives when they retire, but sixty days later, they curiously die from the stress of overworking all their lives. Enjoy every moment of every day, no matter what season of life you’re in right now. If you can’t afford the luxuries of culture, be content knowing this is the worst off you will ever be. Focus on what you do have, and thank God for all His wonderful blessings.

Also, be careful not to always look so far into the future that you view your present disdainfully. Don’t hate where you are right now just because you would rather be somewhere else. The mind always searches for what it does not possess. The child who has all the latest toys still wants the one another child has! The young valet parking attendant dreams about one day having the car of the wealthy business owner who frequents the restaurant. But that same business owner yearns to make more money this year than he did last year. There is an endless search for achievement, but true fulfillment is only attained through visualizing life as a journey that is to be enjoyed, rather than an arduous race to be won.

Following his victorious campaign in which the Old City of Jerusalem was returned to the nation of Israel, Moshe Dayan became Israel’s Prime Minister, having enjoyed each one of his distinct leadership roles, no matter where those roles took him. In life, enjoy where you are at the present moment, but don’t set up camp there.

Daily Confession

Father, I thank You that I enjoy the fruit of my labor and I live for You and experience the fullness of the abundant life You give me.

Family Scripture Reading

2 Peter 3

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Upgrading Your Mind - CD

Without frequent upgrades, your mind quickly becomes susceptible to destructive thoughts of fear, doubt, worry, and offense. Unless you daily scan, update, and renew your mind with the Word of God, you cannot effectively perform the will of God in your life, and you are in danger of damaging your system beyond repair.

“For just as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways and My thoughts higher than your thoughts.” Isaiah 55:9 NLT

God’s Word contains the answers for every issue in life. If you’re facing problems you feel ill equipped to handle, then it’s time to change the way you think — it’s time for a mind upgrade! As you upgrade your mind with God’s Word, your thoughts come into line with His thoughts, and you begin to see how you can have victory in every area of your life.

In this series, Dr. Robb Thompson, one of America’s leading experts on Mind Mastery, shows you step by step how to harness the power of your mind to serve God’s purposes, rather than to sabotage them. Start upgrading your mind today!

Posted under Life

“Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 3:13-14 (NKJV)

MAY 17 - They’re open, 24/7—all-night gas stations, round-the-clock supermarkets, year-round  pharmacies. As believers, doesn’t God also call us to faithfully press forward, twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week? Many believers are content to stay as ordinary as battery-run wall clocks, only enjoying fleeting moments of greatness, without ever living a fantastic life.

The common visit excellence momentarily, although in their minds, they think they do great all the time. They always think about the nice things they did last week or last month. At the same time, they wonder why they annually wait in vain for someone to finally recognize their vast achievements. But what they don’t realize is that their pride and their refusal of correction make them utterly unapproachable.

This is a sad observation, but it still stands true—there is absolutely no advancement or promotion without embracing correction. Without embracing the correction and modification that Captain Wingate made in Moshe Dayan’s military life, certain battles might have never been won, and where would Israel be today?

Remember, none of us are perfect. Every one of us has imperfections we must face. However, as long as we continue to pursue excellence, we are headed in the direction that will consistently make us more like Jesus.

Daily Confession

Father, I thank You that I always choose to bow my knee to Your Word. I am a self-corrector therefore I prove my character to be authentic.

Family Scripture Reading

Genesis 19

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Everyday Ways To Enjoy Success At Work - Book

Must success come at the expense of happiness and fulfillment? Or is it possible to succeed and be happy at the same time? Enjoying the journey of success is a rarity in today’s society, but it is possible!

In Everyday Ways to Enjoy Success at Work, Dr. Robb Thompson outlines simple steps to help you enjoy what you do, while you climb the corporate ladder. As you implement these practical insights, which can be immediately applied in your present employment situation, you will observe an increase in your productivity and effectiveness. This will foster a new confidence within you and a renewed expectation of favor, promotion, and success!

As the dynamic principles found in this book change your role in the workplace, you’ll find that they bring new excitement to every area of your life. Soon, people will know you as a go-to person, and promotion will become an everyday reality!

Don’t allow yourself to spend one more workday in frustration or disappointment. As Dr. Thompson says, “You will only enjoy what you passionately pursue.”

Posted under Transformation

“Then Paul said to him, ‘God will strike you, you whitewashed wall! For you sit to judge me according to the law, and do you command me to be struck contrary to the law?’ And those who stood by said, ‘Do you revile God’s high priest?’”
Acts 23:3-4 (NKJV)

MAY 16 - Authenticity…even the word itself has a genuine ring to it. And the very moment you decide to become a self-corrector is when your character is also deemed authentic. One of the chief reasons people compromise is because they have not made the resolute decision to confess when they yield to temptation or sin.

Just think for a moment how many things you would have heartily refused if you knew someone would eventually reveal what you did. Probably a number of things come to your mind. Certainly there are times when we think we can get away with what we do behind closed doors, but truthfully, everything ultimately comes to the light.

If you make the commitment to tell on yourself and be a self-corrector, you won’t have anything to worry about when Satan comes to callously tempt you. Satan cannot destroy a self-corrector. Why not make the choice today to tell on yourself whenever you feel yourself moving in the wrong direction or toying with wrong thoughts? Prove your character as authentic and remember that victory becomes real the moment you become a self-corrector.”

Daily Confession

Father, I thank You that I always choose to bow my knee to Your Word. I am a self-corrector therefore I prove my character to be authentic.

Family Scripture Reading

2 Peter 2

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Everyday Ways To Enjoy Success At Work - Book

Must success come at the expense of happiness and fulfillment? Or is it possible to succeed and be happy at the same time? Enjoying the journey of success is a rarity in today’s society, but it is possible!

In Everyday Ways to Enjoy Success at Work, Dr. Robb Thompson outlines simple steps to help you enjoy what you do, while you climb the corporate ladder. As you implement these practical insights, which can be immediately applied in your present employment situation, you will observe an increase in your productivity and effectiveness. This will foster a new confidence within you and a renewed expectation of favor, promotion, and success!

As the dynamic principles found in this book change your role in the workplace, you’ll find that they bring new excitement to every area of your life. Soon, people will know you as a go-to person, and promotion will become an everyday reality!

Don’t allow yourself to spend one more workday in frustration or disappointment. As Dr. Thompson says, “You will only enjoy what you passionately pursue.”

Posted under Character

“But be doers of the Word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.”
James 1:22 (NKJV)

MAY 15 - With so many diverse people in our lives, how do we decide what position each individual fills? The answer is quite simple: permit each person to voluntarily determine who he or she desires to be in your life. They never do so by their words, or by their intentions—they do so only by their actions.

James tells us that we need to be doers of the Word of God and that we continually need to look at ourselves in the illuminated mirror of the Scriptures. What is in a mirror when we look at ourselves becomes a lens when we look at our relationships. You see, once we ourselves become doers of the Word of God, we must expect that of other people as well. While we may think one person is great and another is a hassle, the truth of who they are in our lives cannot be defined by our perception or their personalities. It must be defined by their actions and the principles they choose to embrace.

In 1967, the world saw Israel’s new Defense Minister, Moshe Dayan, through a new lens, one that carried him once again into center stage. Aware of Egypt’s mobilization on her borders, Dayan avoided outside help and began to act by readying his troops for another concentrated war. With each new crisis, it became acutely obvious the awesome role this man would perpetually play inside his nation’s history. Yes, each person is defined by their actions, and when we see people through that lens of relationship, it becomes very clear the role each one is to play in our lives along with our role in theirs.

Daily Confession

Father, I thank You for helping me allow each person in my life determine who they are going to be, and for helping me judge according to Your Word, not my own perceptions.

Family Scripture Reading

2 Peter 1

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Everyday Ways To Enjoy Success At Work - Book

Must success come at the expense of happiness and fulfillment? Or is it possible to succeed and be happy at the same time? Enjoying the journey of success is a rarity in today’s society, but it is possible!

In Everyday Ways to Enjoy Success at Work, Dr. Robb Thompson outlines simple steps to help you enjoy what you do, while you climb the corporate ladder. As you implement these practical insights, which can be immediately applied in your present employment situation, you will observe an increase in your productivity and effectiveness. This will foster a new confidence within you and a renewed expectation of favor, promotion, and success!

As the dynamic principles found in this book change your role in the workplace, you’ll find that they bring new excitement to every area of your life. Soon, people will know you as a go-to person, and promotion will become an everyday reality!

Don’t allow yourself to spend one more workday in frustration or disappointment. As Dr. Thompson says, “You will only enjoy what you passionately pursue.”

Posted under Relationship

“Therefore let us not judge one another anymore, but rather resolve this, not to put a stumbling block or a cause to fall in our brother’s way.”
Romans 14:13 (NKJV)

MAY 14 - Knowledgeable that his decision would affect the lives not only of his soldiers, but of the entire nation, on October 29, 1956, Moshe Dayan executed a daring, surprise attack near the southern end of the Suez Canal. With emphasis on the tactics and night maneuvers he learned from Captain Orde Wingate, within days, Israel’s aptly-called “Hundred-Hour War” with Egypt was over.

Every decision we make brings with it a consequence, not only to our lives, but also to the lives of others. What we do affects other people. Before we articulate even one word, we must ask ourselves: What will the words I speak mean to this person? How will they precisely affect him or her?

Asking such questions is known as discretion. Discretion puts you in
the position of another, helping you understand the explicit effect of your words and actions. If we realize that what we are about to say will bring unnecessary pain or embarrassment, we should simply choose to keep quiet. The above passage tells us that if we ever do anything that hurts someone or causes him or her to sin, we must determine never to do it again. We cannot allow ourselves to be brought under the power of anything that will adversely affect another person’s life and their life’s direction.

As we consider the affect we have on others, we are more conscious of the decisions we make.

Daily Confession

Father, I thank You that I do not judge others. I do not cause my brother to fall or put a stumbling block in his way. The words I speak build up and edify, pointing others toward You.

Family Scripture Reading

1 Peter 5

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Power Over Fear - Confession CD

Jesus said the thief comes to steal, to kill, and to destroy (John 10:10). One of Satan’s most powerful tools of destruction is fear. The ruthless tyrant of fear will paralyze you and control every decision you make. It desires to rule and dominate you, until you cower in a corner and helplessly watch it destroy everything you are.

Your Heavenly Father did not design you to live a life of shrinking back in fear. Fear may be a cruel master, but it doesn’t have to be your master! In this powerful audio CD from the Great Exchange Collection, Dr. Robb Thompson helps you defeat the giant of fear with scriptural confessions from the invincible Word of God. Let God set you free from fear’s control, once and for all!

Posted under Decision

“‘Because of what you have done, I, the Lord, will cause your own household to rebel against you. I will give your wives to another man, and he will go to bed with them in public view. You did it secretly, but I will do this to you openly in the sight of all Israel.’ Then David confessed to Nathan, ‘I have sinned against the Lord.’”
2 Samuel 12:11-13 (NLT)

MAY 13 - Just as Israel was relentlessly tormented by their Arab neighbors with border disputes, village skirmishes, and perilous raids, so David was equally tormented when hiding his sin. But when Samuel came to prosecute David, David admitted his sin, and the prosecution stopped. Once you fully admit that you were wrong, what else can be said about you? Nothing. All accusations and prosecutions must stop when you stand up and say, “I’m wrong. It’s my fault.”

Many people try to cover up their mistakes in the hope that no one will expose them or that when they do, they won’t be able to find the guilty party. But that is not what integrity demands of us. When we drop the ball, the first thing we must do is pick the ball right back up by admitting to ourselves, and to our superiors, that we are wrong.

While admission doesn’t stop consequences, it does sever any attempt by the enemy to speak fear into our life. God promises that our integrity delivers us. One of our responsibilities, then, is to own up to our own shortcomings, no matter what it may initially cost. In the long run, the cost is of greater worth than continuing to destructively hide our mistakes.

Daily Confession

Father, I thank You that You deliver me when I walk in integrity. I choose to take responsibility for my mistakes, knowing that it saves me from destruction.

Family Scripture Reading

Songs 6

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Power Over Fear - Confession CD

Jesus said the thief comes to steal, to kill, and to destroy (John 10:10). One of Satan’s most powerful tools of destruction is fear. The ruthless tyrant of fear will paralyze you and control every decision you make. It desires to rule and dominate you, until you cower in a corner and helplessly watch it destroy everything you are.

Your Heavenly Father did not design you to live a life of shrinking back in fear. Fear may be a cruel master, but it doesn’t have to be your master! In this powerful audio CD from the Great Exchange Collection, Dr. Robb Thompson helps you defeat the giant of fear with scriptural confessions from the invincible Word of God. Let God set you free from fear’s control, once and for all!

Posted under Admission, blame

“So we don’t look at the troubles we can see right now; rather, we look forward to what we have not yet seen. For the troubles we see will soon be over, but the joys to come will last forever.”

2 Corinthians 4:18 (NLT)

MAY 12 - The sky was a blackish, yellowish, grayish green that meant only one thing—TORNADO. Settled amidst the beauty of lush farmland, a father and his family loved living in the country—fresh, invigorating air, the relaxing ripples of the backyard pond, not a hint of crime, vast, animal-accommodating spaces, sheer, open land. Even though they lived in breathtaking surroundings all year long, whenever a storm threatened their peaceful existence, all they could picture were fierce, raging winds whirling into their two-story frame house like a freight train gone mad.

So what is magnified in your life – your seemingly insurmountable circumstance, or the matchless truth and everlasting power of God’s Word? God’s Word was true yesterday, and it still holds true today. Regardless of the struggles we face, God’s Word does not change. I thank God that He does not lie; I know I can stand on His Word and watch Him set me free. He is faithful, and He desires to show Himself strong on our behalf.

There are two interesting aspects many people seem to ignore when believing God’s Word during a time of contrary circumstances: 1) He never told us when, He just told us what He would do. 2) God is not a man that He should lie—what He said, He will do! The question is:

Are you going to view His Word through the joyous eyes of the magnifying glass called faith, or the flawed blindfold called sight? We must choose today how we perceive life. Our perception ultimately determines our destination.

Daily Confession

Father, I thank You that You don’t lie. What You said, You will do. I refuse to look at the troubles I can see. I look at what I cannot see through the eyes of faith.

Family Scripture Reading

1 Peter 4

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All For Hymn: Piano Sessions - CD

The old adage, “They don’t write ‘em like they used to” could certainly apply to the hymns recorded on this CD. These hymns reflect the greatness, majesty, and faithfulness of God and have stood the test of time.

These piano sessions were recorded in a time of worship. Improvisations increased while the hymnsmwere being recorded, which led to new melodic themes and different harmonic structures. Some sessions had more of a classical ‘vibe’ (Holy, Holy, Holy); while some had a gentle quality (Amazing Grace).

Song List:

1. Holy, Holy, Holy
2. The Old Rugged Cross
3. My Jesus I Love Thee
4. Sweet Hour Of Prayer
5. In The Garden
6. Great Is Thy Faithfulness
7. Be Still My Soul
8. Amazing Grace w/ Jesus Loves Me
9. Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus
10. Shall We Gather / Sweet By And By

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