“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. For let not that man suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord.”
James 1:5-7 (NKJV)

JUNE 3 - What caused much of Israel to reject Jesus Christ, the Messiah? What forced the Romans to eventually crucify an innocent man? And what is the wave that tosses us to and fro?

DOUBT! Doubt puts a chokehold on any blessings God wants to bring to our lives. The moment we look upon the circumstances of our lives, we dilute the faith that we possess. When Peter focused on the fierceness of the waves and the howling of the wind, he began to sink–and so do we if we allow doubt to crowd our faith in whatsoever
God said.

If we focus on the circumstances of life rather than keep our attention on God’s Word, faith remains dormant. Doubt is given power the moment we choose to take our eyes off the truth of what God said. But faith comes alive the moment we choose to believe the promises of God, regardless of what we go through. Doubt remains powerless as we commit to live by faith and not by sight, for we are recreated in Christ to dwell there.

Daily Confession

Father, I thank You that I bury doubt by believing Your Word. I ask You in faith for what I need, not doubting, and I expect to receive what I ask of You.

Family Scripture Reading

Proverbs 1

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Problem Solving - CD

You might ask, “How does solving others’ problems help me to achieve the life I desire?” The answer is found in one of the powerful principles Dr. Robb Thompson shares in this series. Based on Ephesians 6:8, it states: “Whatever you make happen for others, God will make happen for you.”

Your life will begin to quickly advance as you learn how to become an answer, and not a question, to those to whom you have been assigned. Promotion and favor will chase you down as you implement Dr. Thompson’s practical yet powerful principles. Here are just a few:

• Your value to your employer is in direct proportion to the problems you are willing to solve for him.
• You will only be remembered for the problems you solve or the problems you create.
• When you solve a greater problem, you will receive a greater reward.
• Don’t try to compete with people – compete against mediocrity.

Whether you need to see advancement in your career, business, relationships, or personal effectiveness, don’t miss out on this opportunity to take your life to the next level. The only one who can stop your promotion is you!

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“Yea, a man may say, thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith
without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works.”
James 2:18 (KJV)

FEBRUARY 17 - For a substantial number of sessions, we are going to enter God’s dwelling place of Palestine, exploring its vibrant culture, its Biblical symbolism, and its majestic pageantry. Did you know that Old Testament Hebrew boys typically followed their father’s vocations such as shepherding, weaving, or fishing? Their distinct actions became a documentation of what they believed about their distinct trades. Shepherds were recognized by their expertise for gathering flocks and extensive knowledge of the elements, while weavers were acclaimed for their technological operation of intricate looms and shuttles, and fishermen were  esteemed for the physical challenges produced by the ever-changing sea.

What you believe is always revealed by your actions. As believers, there are times when we think we believe the Word of God when in fact, our actions prove otherwise. James states that the “proof is in the pudding.” If someone says they believe God’s Word, but doesn’t support it with their actions, their faith is as dead as the nearly extinct occupation of “town crier.” True faith is continually followed by actions. The apostle John confirmed this when he wrote these words, “Now by this we know that we know Him, if we keep His commandments” (1 John 2:3).

Jesus asked His disciples, “Why do you call Me Lord, Lord, and do not what I say?” Like the shepherd, weaver, and fisherman, allow God to help you prove your actions by trusting daily through unwavering obedience.

Daily Confession

Father, I thank You that I am a doer of the Word, not a hearer only. My faith is alive and working, and I prove my faith in Your Word through my actions.

Day 17: Audio Confession

Family Scripture Reading

1 Corinthians 14

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2008 Inspiring Excellence Week - CDs

Purchase your copy of this year’s Inspiring Excellence Conference, all 16 messages, in our CD set! Let God’s Word continue to transform your life long after the conference has ended!

Inspiring Excellence Conference
July 13 - 20, 2008

Last year’s speaker included:
Robb Thompson
Rod Parsley
Mike Murdock
Mark Hankins
Ray Comfort
John Avanzini
Jesse Duplantis
Robert Kayanja

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“The thorny ground represents those who hear and accept the good news,
but all too quickly the message is crowded out by the cares of this life
and the lure of wealth, so no crop is produced.”
Matthew 13:22 (NLT)

FEBRUARY 5 - “Gas prices skyrocket! Shocking new terrorist plots! Illegal drugs cause an upsurge in crime! Supermarket produce tainted with deadly bacteria!” Today’s global headlines could make even the tiniest sparrows stop flying and start worrying. But the Bible tells us that worry chokes the Word of God, congesting our lives like strangling traffic jams, making it of no effect. Can you imagine that? Worry actually stops God’s Word from working inside your life. We must understand that worry is not something with which to toy or take lightly.

Our every worry is the proof that God-honoring faith is sorely absent! You cannot worry and walk in faith at the same time. The moment faith boldly enters the room is the moment worry must fearfully exit. Whenever we worry, we factually document that we don’t truly believe what God said. Remember — God’s greatest pleasure is to be believed, and His greatest disappointment is to be doubted. So what does our worry say about our faith in God?

Although we may get excited about the principles taught to us on Sunday, we must refuse worry on Monday to see God’s Word manifest in our lives. Never forget: when worry fretfully and nervously knocks at your door, you must allow the Word of God to valiantly answer! Then, worry will flee in stark terror like an enemy exposed.

Daily Confession

Father, I thank You that I walk by faith and not by sight. I refuse to look at my circumstances knowing that whatever I focus on will multiply. I will have Jesus answer the door when worry comes knocking. I stand on Your Word and I refuse to allow worry to enter my life.

Day 5: Audio Confession

Family Scripture Reading

1 Corinthians 6

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The Art of Distinction -Book

Do you know…

What makes you different from people around you?
What causes some people to succeed and others to lose?

In his latest book, Robb Thompson breaks down the simple steps to becoming a person of distinction. Someone that people admire. Someone who is unquestionably exceptional. Someone that ignites creativity in others. Someone who is unafraid of originality. Choose to rise above status quo and learn the art of distinction.

In this dynamic book you will learn:

• 10 questions that will separate you from the crowd
• 3 steps to develop a winning attitude
• What it takes to build a winning “life-team”
• How to achieve financial security
And so much more…

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