“If you do this, you will live and become a great nation, and the lord your god will bless you and the land you are about to enter and occupy. But if your heart turns away and you refuse to listen, and if you are drawn away to serve and worship other gods, then I warn you now that you will certainly be destroyed. You will not live a long, good life in the land you are crossing the Jordan to occupy.”
Deuteronomy 30:15–18 (NLT)

DECEMBER 2 -

• Should I go to church tonight in this pouring rain, or just stay home and relax?

• Although this book has a lot of curse words, should I read it anyway?

• Even though God’s Spirit is prompting me to turn off the television, another thirty minutes or so wouldn’t hurt, would it?

One of the greatest gifts anyone could ever receive is the power to choose. God graciously granted us the power of choice. Whether it is prosperous or disastrous, the choice is ours. The apostle Paul encourages
us with these words, “For God is working in you, giving you the desire to obey Him and the power to do what pleases Him.” God doesn’t just leave us as orphans to fend for ourselves. He knows there is a devil out there whose desire is to lure us into wrong choices. Satan knows that if he can convince us to make just one
mistake, it may cause a lifetime of consequences. We can see throughout the scriptures that God did not predestine our choices. He did, however, predestine our consequences. We are to surrender our lives to the Spirit of God and trust in Him to help us make right choices.

The Holy Spirit is our helper. In the above passage God lays it out, “Now listen! Today I am giving you a choice between prosperity and disaster, between life and death…” It is our choice.

Father, I thank You that You work in me giving me the desire to obey You and the power to do what pleases You. I choose life and not death.

Family Scripture Reading

Proverbs 27

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Your Spiritual Quotient - CD

What did Abraham, Enoch, Joseph, Jesus, and Paul all have in common? Why can some people withstand the trials of life and others buckle under pressure? The Answer: The SQ Factor.

In this dynamic series, Dr. Robb Thompson answers these questions and more. He teaches you not only what the SQ factor is, but also how to develop it in your life. With clarity and convincing scriptural support, Dr. Thompson illustrates that every failure in life can be traced back to a compromise of one’s integrity and character. You will be reminded that the choices you make are the only factors that decide whether you will be overtaken with rewards or with consequences.

Make the decision to rise above self-interest and personal gain. Develop your Spiritual Quotient and embrace the greatness that lies within you!

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“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)

June 1 - With the advent of the Messiah, every individual of Jewish ancestry either remains a prisoner of their religious past, or through Jesus, becomes a pioneer of a God-planned future. Which is it for you: Will you allow the enemy to imprison you to your past, or will you put on the armor of God and fight for the future God promised you? Just because we are saved doesn’t mean we are guaranteed a good future. We are promised a future, but so were the children of Israel. They were presented with the Promised Land but never entered it because they were prisoners of their past.

Put yourself in the shoes of an eighteen-year-old who just graduated from high school. Your wealthy uncle comes and informs you that he would like to pay for your college education (all four years). Wouldn’t you be excited? Sure you would. That is exactly what God did for us. He gave us salvation free of charge, without having to do anything to acquire it. But just because you have a scholarship to college doesn’t mean you are exempt from attending a variety of classes, doing hours of homework, and studying for final exams. Unless you are diligent to do those things, you won’t make it through all four years.

In the same way, God delivered you from your past and promised you a great future. But unless you put in the time to mediate on His Word, go to church, love people, and obey Him, you won’t possess that great future. It remains true: You’re either a prisoner to your past, or a pioneer of your future.

Daily Confession

Father, I thank You that I forget the things behind and reach forward to those ahead.

Family Scripture Reading

Acts 3

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The Standard - CD

A standard is an object that defines, represents, or records potential. It is a decree or level of requirement, excellence, or attainment. Simply put, it is the yardstick against which we measure or lives.

As believers, our standard is the cross of Jesus Christ. The defining factor of our life is the sacrifice Jesus made at Calvary. Jesus overcame temptation and defeated the enemy making it possible for us to do the same. He set a standard and became a representation of our potential.

As we model our character after the character of Jesus and model our lives in accordance with the Word of God, we become able to overcome temptation and defeat the enemy just like Jesus did. Be instructed and inspired through this powerful teaching by Linda Thompson. God’s Word and the victory of the cross can be the defining standard of your life!

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“Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.”
Galatians 6:7 (NKJV)

APRIL 24 - How does one ever begin to change their choices? Well, it is largely determined by one’s outlook or perspective on life. The way you think about yourself and the world in which you live is key to your success.

One of the greatest truths ever written was penned by King Solomon. He stated, “For as he thinks in his heart, so is he….” Because of one man, an eccentric Englishman, Captain Orde C. Wingate, Moshe Dayan’s perspective would be forever altered. An intelligence officer sent to Palestine to suppress skirmishes between the Arabs and Jews, Captain Wingate began training the Haganah, teaching them fundamental night tactics and sharing his expertise on military strategy—the unrivaled value of surprise and speed. Volunteering for Captain Wingate’s “Special Night Squads” (the SNS), Moshe Dayan was made second in command at age 22. By changing his outlook via the guidance of Captain Wingate, Dayan’s actions automatically followed, initiating a plan for future success as he began envisioning victory at every turn.

It doesn’t matter if other people see you as a success. How do you see yourself? You will never obtain God’s will in your life until you see yourself as God sees you. As you change the way you think, your actions automatically follow. Case in point: The reason so few people explored the New World was because they erroneously believed the earth was flat. Why would you take the time to explore if you believed the earth was flat? You see, their beliefs governed their actions. But there was a man who believed otherwise, and his actions followed suit. That man gallantly discovered the New World because he believed beyond all doubt the earth indeed was round.

Daily Confession

Father, I thank You that I am not deceived. You cannot be mocked. Whatever I sow I certainly reap.

Family Scripture Reading

Hebrews 9

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Your Pathway To A Miracle -CD

With comprehensive Biblical accuracy, Dr. Thompson refutes those who say the dispensation of miracles is over, and he gives irrefutable evidence that God is still in the miracle-working business!

God’s Word says that faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God (Romans 10:17). Faith will leap within you as you hear moving interpretations of Jesus’ performing miracle after miracle – from the restoration of sight to blind Bartimaeus, to the dramatic healing of the woman with the issue of blood.

God has a miracle for you! Build up your faith with this powerful word, and then reach out and receive it!

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“I call Heaven and earth as witnesses today against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing; therefore choose life, that both you and your descendants may live.”
Deuteronomy 30:19 (NKJV)

APRIL 9 - So you probably thought that life in ancient Israel was drab and colorless, without the flash of contemporary fabrics? Well…nothing could be farther from the truth! God’s children only needed to stretch
out their hands into nature, pleasantly encountering diverse choices for their garments and homes. Faces, clothing, walls—each were blank canvases of distinctive choice.

Different choices take you down different paths. Wrong choices take you down rock-ridden, destructive paths; right choices take you down delightful, melodious paths. You can wait for life to make your choices for you (most of which will be wrong), or you can intentionally choose to become who you were destined to become. Yes, that choice involves a great deal of change, which isn’t always as fun as the ancient Israeli color chart. Nevertheless, through it all, there is a pervading delight because of the promised outcome of such changes.

Once you become willing to do whatever it takes to win in life, nothing can hold you back—not overwhelming pressures, not spiteful criticisms, nor adverse circumstances, all of which are assigned to trap
you in the sticky mire of mediocrity. The fulfillment of your destiny rests as a blank canvas of choice awaiting the decision of your selective hands.

Daily Confession

Father, I thank You that You set before me life and death, blessing and cursing. I choose life that I and those I love may experience life as You desire it.

Audio Confession: Day 9

Family Scripture Reading

Songs 2

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Spiritual Checkup Pack - CD & Book

What is the ultimate prize that this world has to offer? The Nobel Peace Prize? An Oscar? A Super Bowl ring? A lucrative recording contract?

Certainly you can find all types of contests in which to compete and a host of valuable prizes to covet in today’s society. Are you equipped to win the prize and obtain the goal? In this package, Dr. Robb Thompson explains to you how to win the ultimate prize of life – the heart of your Heavenly Father.

Using illustrations from the lives of Biblical men and women, Dr. Thompson vividly portrays what it means to be a person after God’s own heart and how to do the necessary examining of your own heart in the process. He tackles the all-important topics of submission and covenant loyalty – scriptural concepts that are frequently shunned and swept under the collective rug in Christendom today.

As Dr. Thompson so succinctly asks, “What else do you have in life, if you don’t have the heart of the Father?” That’s a question only you can answer for yourself. Pursue the prize of your Father’s heart, and watch everything else in your life fall into place (Matthew 6:33).

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“…choose today whom you will serve.”
Joshua 24:15 (NLT)

JANUARY 22 - Perhaps the most documented missionary of the 19th century was David Livingstone, born into a poor, yet devout, Scottish family. Though he deeply yearned for an education, David was sent to work
in a cotton mill at age 10. Instead of self-pity, with his first wages, David made the right choice to purchase a book of Latin grammar, thereby beginning his sought-after schooling on his own. Eventually able to study theology and medicine, he subsequently served God in Africa for 30 years. If you haven’t noticed already, life doesn’t always deal us the hand we want. I have three important questions to ask:

• How will you respond to tomorrow’s setbacks?
• How will you respond to an adverse situation on the job?
• How will you respond to your spouse’s poor attitude?

You’re bound to make a bad decision if you wait until the situation arises. Poor decisions are made as a result of inordinate pressure in our lives. For example, you must make a decision tonight to pray tomorrow
morning. If you wait until you feel like it, you may never get around to actually doing it. Why allow your flesh to keep you from making the right decisions? Choose today how you will respond tomorrow. Follow the example of Dr. Livingstone by never permitting the pressures of life to dictate how you respond. Commit yourself to God’s Word and make the choice to obey it, regardless of the cost or situation.

Daily Confession

Father, I thank You that today is the day I choose life and blessings.
I thank You for giving me the wisdom and discipline in my decision making process. I make the right choices today that guarantee a great future.

Day 22: Audio Confession

Family Scripture Reading

1 Kings 16

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Personal Advancement iPod - 16GB iPod Touch

Personal Advancement iPod:

We have created a 25th Anniversary iPod with a large selection of material from Dr. Thompson that is sure to enrich your life! Purchase yours today!

25th Anniversary iPod includes:

• Dr. Thompson’s entire topical collection (Relationships, Career, Finances, and Personal Transformation)
• 24 TV Episodes
• All 10 Confession CDs
• 3 Family Harvest Church Worship CDs

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