“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!

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“How shall a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed and keeping watch [on himself] according to Your Word [conforming his life to it].”
Psalm 119:9 (AMP)

MAY 11 - Right this moment we need to stop using His Word as some sort of tool, erroneously attempting to “hammer out” all our negative circumstances. Instead, why not begin to use His Word as our guide, an informative, life-altering travel guide through life? Lately I have witnessed individuals neglect God’s Word (and it is becoming more prevalent in the church today) until they need help in a certain area of their lives. Their marriage struggles so they discover what they need to do get their marriage back on track, but then they refuse to govern their business by God’s Word. So, as their marriage begins to smooth out, their business begins to crumble and the cycle begins once again. This is not the way God intended life to be!

What does it mean to apply our lives to the Word? It means:

To live by it; to obey its every instruction; to pursue it, and seek
the truth that it contains; to base every thought, word, and decision
on it; to filter every relationship through it; to embrace the authority
by which it stands; to see it as truth, and act accordingly.

God’s Word must govern our lives. Jesus said it like this, “Why do you call Me Lord, Lord and do not do the things I say?” Israel’s triumphant military could have never claimed Moshe Dayan as their Major General if they were not willing to apply their lives to the expertise of his training and education. And we cannot claim Jesus as our Lord yet be unwilling to apply our lives to His Word. The moment we build our lives around His Word is the moment He truly becomes the Lord of our lives.

Daily Confession

Father, I thank You that I please You by heeding and keeping Your Word. I pursue and obey Your instruction and apply my life to Your Word.

Family Scripture Reading

1 Peter 3

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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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“Remember this—a farmer who plants only a few seeds will get a small crop. But the one who plants generously will get a generous crop.”
2 Corinthians 9:6 (NLT)

MAY 1 - You can only act according to what you know. The Word of God plainly tells us, “God’s people perish for lack of knowledge…” Many in the body of Christ have been taught that it is wrong to expect a harvest from an offering given to God. To fervently expect something is not greed; it is stable proof that we believe God’s Word. In 2 Corinthians 9:6, God said, “…but the one who plants generously will get a generous
crop.” Those who do not expect a harvest do not understand this Scripture.

In everything we do, we expect a return; but the moment someone talks about money, we no longer feel it is appropriate to eagerly expect a return. When the Israeli soldiers fought, they fervently expected victory.

Remember, God’s greatest pleasure is to be believed. His greatest pain is to be doubted. You see with almost every instruction, God subsequently follows it with a promise. Why? Because He created us to be
reward oriented, understanding our intrinsic desire to excel, our intense desire to produce, and our natural desire for more. He put that yearning within us, and gave us the process through the seed, so that we might always attain the desires of our hearts.

Daily Confession

Father, I thank You that I plant seed with an expectation of a harvest. I never live in need, because I have been given seed. I sow generously and I reap a generous harvest.

Family Scripture Reading

James 1

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Excellence Keys To Change Your Life - CD

Excellence is a journey, not a destination. This journey has no end, and you can expect to encounter obstacles along the way. But as you press toward the goal of daily making your best better, you’ll discover what Dr. Robb Thompson has already experienced in his own life –the rewards of excellence are well worth the price you must pay to receive them. The prize is always greater than the price!

In this series, Dr. Thompson brings to light the ingredients necessary to obtain excellence in your life. If you are ready for a change, this message will set you on the path to experiencing God’s ultimate plan for your life.

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“I am a companion of all who fear You, and of those who keep Your precepts.”
Psalm 119:63 (NKJV)

APRIL 29 - Crashing like a rock into the field glasses he used for scouting the countryside, the enemy’s bullet hurled tiny shards of broken glass directly into Moshe Dayan’s left eye. Despite his ghastly injury, Moshe completed his mission in Lebanon. Following intricate operations to repair the damage, nothing was able to restore the general’s sight. But General Dayan refused to mourn the past by relentlessly pondering
the loss of his sight. On the contrary, his distinctive, shiny black eye patch became his trademark of courage, embracing his relationship to the world as the charming warrior from Israel. People who are relentlessly focused upon the past quickly become a weight that always deters you. You must break free from those relationships and boldly embrace those who will escort you into your future. Link yourself with
those who are going somewhere. Seek out those who have a vision for their lives; these are the people who will open the door to your destiny. These individuals do not waste time, nor do they look for any short-term, special interest friends!

Every relationship you have either draws you closer to or drives you further from God’s perfect will. Every person who surrounds you should push you like enthusiastic soldiers marching into the war, cheering you on to reach your objective. Jesus had an objective, “…I do not seek My own will but the will of the Father who sent Me.” Jesus was more concerned about pleasing God than offending man. Why not tenaciously circulate among those who cause you to desire more of God, becoming a companion of those who help you draw ever
closer to His will for your life?

Daily Confession

Father, I thank You that I am a companion of all who fear You and those who keep Your precepts.

Day 29: Audio Confession

Family Scripture Reading

Songs 4

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How To Have Hope For Living - CD/Book Combo

Every day, many people struggle to have hope for living. The daily onslaught of news of terrifying events around the world, coupled with their own shattered dreams in their families, jobs, finances, or health, has turned hope into despair. What is the answer? How can we have courage to face our circumstances and really have hope for living?

Dr. Robb Thompson offers trustworthy answers in his newest series, How to Have Hope for Living, on four CDs. Acknowledging that God’s Word is the source of all hope, Dr. Thompson states, “The hope He has for us is built by His promises – it’s not built by our circumstances.” Through this practical yet powerful teaching, he reveals to you the steps you must take to:

• Have courage to face tomorrow
• Get rid of negative thinking
• Experience peace in the midst of a storm
• Be a person who always has hope!

You can receive this dynamic teaching for a $30 gift to the work of this ministry. Along with the series, Robb Thompson wants to send you his latest scripture confessions, “Hope,” on a single CD. Narrated by Robb Thompson, with an anointed musical background, this inspirational CD will remind you of God’s unfailing faithfulness towards you. As you listen to these scriptures, hope will arise in your spirit and you’ll have new courage to face every day!

Also, for a limited time, Robb Thompson will also include his book, Winning the Heart of God. This book studies the life of David and reveals how you can be a man or woman after God’s heart.

Take advantage of this life-changing opportunity to discover new hope, confidence, and answers for your life!

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“But someone will say, ‘You have faith, and I have works.’ Show me
your faith without your works, and I will show you my faith by my works.”
James 2:18 (NKJV)

APRIL 12 - You can almost see her vivid, sparkling caravan muddle through the sand encased desert hills, camels and men adorned in foreign costumes, the beloved Queen of Sheba and her belongings weighty upon their backs. Retaining in her mind the list of questions she had for the great King Solomon, following the tour of his court, she would be awestruck. There would be no words to express the king’s grandeur. If there is one principle that could save you from experiencing great disappointment in relationship it is this: “You learn more about a man by what he doesn’t say than by what he does say.” In order for me to fulfill God’s will for my life, I had to stop listening to a man’s words and instead, intently follow his daily actions.

Whatever a person does or does not do eventually reveals exactly who they are. Jesus said, “Many will call Me Lord on that day, but I will tell them, ‘Away from Me, for I did not know you.’” Jesus also said that we would know people by their fruit.

We all want to believe what other people readily verbalize, so I do not imply that you question their promises. Nevertheless, when their actions contradict their words, you must believe their actions. Otherwise, you will get hurt. The devil is out to hurt you, but you can protect yourself by surrounding yourself with people of integrity and truthfulness. Listen to what a person says, and then closely watch their actions. If they strictly align, like tires to the road, then you know for certain that they belong in your life.

Daily Confession

Father, I thank You that I am not just a hearer of Your Word but I am a doer thereof. I show my faith by my works.

Day 12: Audio Confession

Family Scripture Reading

Luke 22, 24

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Building A Heart Of Love Vol. One - CD

5 CDs

I John 4:16 says, “God is love…” – and when we walk in Him we will walk in love (Ephesians 5:1-2). But if walking in love was that easy, we would all get along famously! So, how do we walk this “love walk?” How do we love? Who do we love? And, most importantly…what does God think about love?

In this first volume, Dr. Robb Thompson examines God’s definition of love. You will discover that God expresses love in actions, rather than words – rather than saying, “I love you,” God shows us through His deeds. Looking to Jesus as the ultimate example of love, you will discover how to “build a heart of love” and, therefore, have the heart of God in every situation you encounter.

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“Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; but happy is he who keeps the law.”
Proverbs 29:18 (NKJV)

APRIL 2 - Habits determine our ultimate success or eventual failure in life. Our daily routines are critical to our success. There was a set routine put into place by growers to obtain olives for oil production. Just before the olives were ripe, they were either firmly shaken from the tree or nimbly beaten down from its branches with a light pole, tumbling to the ground like hollow rocks. This habit of harvesting is still a familiar Mediterranean sight in September and October when the olives are ready to be crushed for their oil.

If we create and maintain the right habits, we are propelled toward our dream every step of the way. On the other hand, if we put the wrong things into our lives, we actually are carried into the wilderness of life, headed toward failure and frustration.

Our daily habits are the avenue by which we accomplish our vision. If you don’t have a clear vision of what you want your life to become, how will you know which habits to create? It is impossible. Vision keeps us moving forward, driving us to obtain the reward of accomplishment. Without a clear vision, we become a wandering generality, aimlessly looking for a purpose in life. Let’s allow the vision of our lives to prompt us to establish routine responsibilities that are scriptural in nature, in addition to daily habits that are
Kingdom-building in purpose.

Daily Confession

Father, I thank You that I have a vision for my life and I do not perish. I establish habits that cause me to be a success in everything I set my hand to.

Family Scripture Reading

Luke 16

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“So why do you call Me ‘Lord,’ when you won’t obey Me?”
Luke 6:46 (NLT)

MARCH 31 - Isn’t it interesting to note how many believers tell people, “This is what Jesus told me,” when there is no evidence that they ever intended to obey the Word of God in the first place? Let me encourage
you—remove the phrase, “God told me” from your vocabulary today.

I am not saying that God will not speak to you, but people who place God’s name upon a specific thought or a certain action cause great confusion in the body of Christ. Just imagine if you tell somebody that God told you to do this or that, and you made a mistake and it wasn’t really God at all. What is going to happen on the inside of that other individual?

In my opinion, too many believers seek to hear the voice of Jesus before they are ever willing to meditate and submit to His Word. God will not instruct anyone who does not take the time to meditate upon and consistently obey His Word. God only speaks in accordance to what His Word already declares.

And isn’t it also amazing that believers attempt to say Jesus told them something that goes contrary to what the scriptures declare? Friends, we must be faithful to filter our thoughts through His Word in order to make sure they line up. If our thoughts do not line up with His Word, then we must dismiss the thought, “God told me.” You will never truly hear what Jesus says until you do what Jesus said.

Daily Confession

Father, I thank You that You gave me Your Word. I refuse to believe anything that contradicts what is written. I am a doer of Your Word.

Family Scripture Reading

Luke 15

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Stronger Everyday - Confession CD

In the times we live in, the temptation for us is to become weaker in most areas of life. Pressure to compromise is coming from every direction. God’s Word encourages us to stand and be strong in the Lord and the power of His might. Philippians tells us to press toward God’s mark. The Proverbs 31 woman is energetic and strong. Now is not the time to grow weary in well-doing.

Our strength is from the Lord. As you listen to and confess these scriptures you will be empowered with strength and able to face the pressures that come your way.

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“And I will give you a new heart with new and right desires, and I will put a new spirit in you. I will take out your stony heart of sin and give you a new, obedient heart.”
Ezekiel 36:26 (NLT)

MARCH 8 - Obeying the dietary needs given in God’s Word, the Jews served a number of beans and peas, necessary for protein and nourishment. Petrified beans have even been discovered in recent excavations.
Without proper obedience, those ancient Jews would have walked around undernourished and frail.

Jesus told the story of two boys who were given an instruction. One said he would do it, but he never did. The other said he wouldn’t do what he was asked, but shortly afterward, he felt conviction in his heart and completed the instruction. Even though this boy denied the instruction with his lips, his sense of obedience permeated all the way to his heart. From there, he went to work, and no doubt afterward returned to his father to tell him he obeyed.

I believe very strongly in voicing our desire to obey, but I believe even more strongly in putting our obedience into action. If you are a believer, you have a new heart that really desires to obey. But sometimes,
heartfelt obedience is imprisoned by pride, bitterness, and offense. We must go to battle to rescue the obedient heart God gave us. Then, we can get to work with our instructions, both from men and from Heaven. And last, we can declare, “I obeyed.”

Daily Confession

Father, I thank You that You took out my old, stony heart of sin and gave me a new, obedient heart in its place. I follow through with every instruction I’m given, both from You and from delegated authority.

Day 8: Audio Confession

Family Scripture Reading

Genesis 10

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Preparing for Marriage Pack - CD

Do you desire to be married? Would you like to know what a strong marriage requires? With over 50% of marriages ending in divorce and the remaining experiencing difficulties daily, the institution of marriage is deeply challenged. Has it been a while since you and your spouse laughed together? In this package, Dr. Thompson outlines what every person needs know to experience marriage God’s way.

Contains:
• Heaven’s Design – 3-Pack Book on Marriage
• He Said, She Said – Audio

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“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”
2 Timothy 4:7 (NKJV)

MARCH 5 - Bread is so recognizable that Jesus even equated Himself to it—“the Bread of Life.” But did you know that one of the oldest breads in the world is the “Desert Flat Bread,” initially prepared by Moses and his family in the wilderness? Utilizing only four main ingredients, flat bread could be made in a hurry, completed before any number of situations might occur. Our lives are full of starters, but how many actually finish? Everyone has their hair combed, their muscles flexed, and their clothes pressed at the start of a race, but it is how a person finishes the race that really matters. Diplomas are not handed out on registration day; they are handed out on the day of graduation.

All of us start this spiritual race with the intention of finishing, but few actually walk away from the race with a trophy. The apostle Paul victoriously made it to the end of the race God set before him. It did not matter that he got a late start in the race; all that mattered was that he finished it.

We must determine from the very outset that we are going to finish our course better and stronger than when we began. Although we may encounter trials and difficulties, we can overcome them by using them
as steppingstones to completion in no time. At the finish line of this race, the King Himself will bestow upon us the victor’s crown of life; at that moment, we’ll know that all of our striving was worthwhile. May we each finish stronger than we began.

Daily Confession

Father, I thank You that I fight the good fight. I keep my faith, and I will finish the race You set before me.

Day 5: Audio Confession

Family Scripture Reading

2 Corinthians 9

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Improving Your Inner Image - CD

The moment we accepted Christ, we were crucified with Him, and He gave us a new identity. The only way we can ever truly live a life of obedience is by embracing the true image we have in Him. As we continue to meditate upon the truths of God’s Word concerning our identity, we soon respond with confidence and faith in God.

God has good plans for your life. To accomplish His plans, it is vitally important to see yourself as God sees you. He sees you as a winner! He believes in you and gave you the tools you need to experience a happy and fulfilling life.

To help you discover those tools, Dr. Robb and Linda Thompson share this teaching, which was recorded during their missions outreach to India. These inspiring messages will help to transform your thinking, so that you can walk in victory and joy! Now is the time to experience all God has for you – through this teaching, Dr. Robb and Linda Thompson show you how.

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“For I bear them witness that they have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge.”
Romans 10:2 (NKJV)

MARCH 4 - The unexpected richness of sweet figs, the soothing texture of apricot sourdough bread, the hearty flavor of stewed barley, and the delicate symbolism of roasted lamb joyously sing a harmony of delight for those who relish the Palestinian cuisine. Trapped in a complex web of unwholesome, prepared foods, more and more people around the world are gaining knowledge concerning the healthy benefits of a Biblical, Mediterranean diet. But how many people are alert enough to seek this information with great zeal? It is the same with Christians, many of whom never truly experience the rewards of Heaven because of their own lack of knowledge. If Satan keeps us out of the Word of God, he keeps us where we are—feeble, undernourished, and ignorant of our rights and rewards. We see a great example of this in the parable Jesus illustrates in Luke 15:31, “Son, you are always with me, and all that I have is yours.” The son didn’t realize that he could partake of his father’s goods any time he wanted. God says the same to us today.

In the book of Hosea, we see that God’s people perish for lack of knowledge. And isn’t it the same in regard to proper food? Remember, Jesus came to give us abundant life. But we will never partake of that life until we know what it includes. We can go no further than the knowledge we possess. We must commit ourselves to careful study and examination of God’s Word to discover what is rightfully ours. Passion concerning good health requires great knowledge. Our zeal, combined with our knowledge of Him, propels us like a fighter jet, straight into our Heavenly inheritance.

Daily Confession

Father, I understand that zeal without knowledge is not good. Therefore I study Your Word, and search out the information I need to possess the reward You have for me.

Day 4: Audio Confession

Family Scripture Reading

Ecclesiastes 9

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Improving Your Inner Image - CD

The moment we accepted Christ, we were crucified with Him, and He gave us a new identity. The only way we can ever truly live a life of obedience is by embracing the true image we have in Him. As we continue to meditate upon the truths of God’s Word concerning our identity, we soon respond with confidence and faith in God.

God has good plans for your life. To accomplish His plans, it is vitally important to see yourself as God sees you. He sees you as a winner! He believes in you and gave you the tools you need to experience a happy and fulfilling life.

To help you discover those tools, Dr. Robb and Linda Thompson share this teaching, which was recorded during their missions outreach to India. These inspiring messages will help to transform your thinking, so that you can walk in victory and joy! Now is the time to experience all God has for you – through this teaching, Dr. Robb and Linda Thompson show you how.

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