“…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)

DECEMBER 26 - At Jerusalem’s annual Passover celebration, meeting together in an upper room, the Master ominously warned the disciples of His betrayal. Afterward, He prayed in such agony that sweat drops and
blood dotted the ground. The chief priests, captains, and elders of the temple, along with Judas, arrived with swords, preparing to arrest Jesus and put Him on trial.

Ever before God’s Son was the cross. And Jesus, our greatest example, demonstrates the supreme power of accurate focus, even in the chaos of His trial and crucifixion. James 1:2 tells us that life brings many storms and tests our way. Only those who focus on the grapes of Canaan survive. We can have the determination to press on if we prepare by asking ourselves:

• Where am I headed in life?
• What do I want to accomplish, possess, and become?

It is a reality that those who have nowhere to go usually have no internal fortitude to advance. We must always remember—our lives move in the direction of our focus. Although what we go through may seem too difficult to overcome, it is imperative we focus on the victory that awaits us. For Christ, that focus was the cross. And just as an athlete focuses on running the race to win the prize, so we also must have a clear, distinct image of the victory, and not the storm. As we focus on what we are going to, Heaven gives us the strength to make it through.

Father, I am thankful for the promises of Canaan in my life. I declare that I will go up and take possession of what is rightfully mine. I look to Jesus who is the author and finisher of my faith.

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Titus 1

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Your Spiritual Checkup - CD Series

Have you accepted your new identity in Christ or do you continually deal with shame, guilt, and low self-esteem. The thoughts we identify with, whether good or bad, sculpt our destiny. Envision the marvelous transformation that would take place if we learned how to walk in our true identity. Imagine what life would be like if you were able to confidently identify with Christ instead of your old sin nature – nothing but victory, joy, and fulfillment. If you desire to learn the keys to walk in your new identity, this series is for you!

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“And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.”
Romans 12:2 (NKJV)

SEPTEMBER 18 - That term “conformed” refers to being molded or shaped as a cake to a baking pan. God does not want you and me to be molded to the image of this world. When we become pliable to God and His Word, the process of transformation begins. As we pattern our lives according to God’s Word, we soon walk as Jesus walked, and thus do the things Jesus did. Conformation means making changes on the outside; transformation is something that can only happen from within.

As the Jews listened to Jesus’ parables—powerfully poignant accounts of the foolish and the wise, the one who sowed and his seed, and the wheat and the tares—the hearers were being transformed, deep down inside. We cannot change our lives from the outside in; we must first change the inside.

As we continually seek God’s Word for the answers to life, our way of thinking transitions into God’s way of thinking. Controlling our thoughts changes everything about us. There is no other way for true, inner transformation than by exchanging our thoughts for His.

Father, I thank You that I am not conformed to this world, but I am transformed by the renewing of my mind. I prove Your perfect will in my life. I speak, think, and do the Word, and have good success.

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Matthew 3

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“Casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ.”
2 Corinthians 10:5 (NKJV)

SEPTEMBER 17 - The only way to get a handle on the “undertow” of your life is to actively discern the source of all the voices in your head. Many of us really have no idea what is happening when our thoughts seem to go awry. We think there is something wrong with us. We think that somehow we have suddenly become as carnal men and that our spiritual walk falls short of what it should be.

If you received Jesus Christ as the Lord of your life, any thoughts in your mind that are contrary to God’s Word are not your thoughts. How do I know this? Proverbs 12:5 (KJV) says, “The thoughts of the righteous are right, but the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.” God declared you righteous—not based upon what you do, but upon what Jesus did. Therefore, if thoughts come into your mind, thoughts that are the not right, they are simply not your thoughts. Therefore you must fight them with sword of God’s Word and protect yourself with the shield of faith.

Don’t allow those wrong and negative thoughts to linger for any length of time. If you do, they will take root like a weed and ultimately ruin your life. As Solomon put it, “Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it spring the issues of life” (Proverbs 4:23 NKJV).

Father, I thank You that I cast down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against knowledge of You and I bring every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ.

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Matthew 2

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Victory Over Sin - DVD

“It’s A Lot Easier Said Than Done.”

• God has called you to walk in victory. But what steps must you take to get there?
• How do you walk away from the things that hold you back?
• How do you shift from being conquered to becoming more than a conqueror?

If you have ever asked yourself these questions, then this DVD is your ticket to freedom!

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“Jesus replied, ‘If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you? You follow Me.’”
John 21:22 (NLT)

SEPTEMBER 16 - “He would not do it!” Jesus made the commitment as a youngster; He would not do anything apart from what His Father instructed Him to do. And He certainly would never attempt to take authority over something for which He was not responsible. Do you realize that the pathway to promotion is abruptly halted when this principle is violated? It shows a superior that the current responsibilities are not
enough for the employee, and that the employee didn’t choose to go above and beyond in his or her duties. Never attempt to take authority over something for which you are not responsible. Allow me give you an example.

As we see in the above passage, Jesus rebuked Peter the moment he stepped outside of his responsibility. We see how seriously the Lord takes this issue. It wasn’t that Jesus tried to keep something good from
Peter by not telling him about John. Jesus tried to lead Peter on a path that would be best for him—and getting involved in someone else’s business would sabotage his life! Peter had to focus 100% on his
responsibility, which means that he could put no thought into what another person had to do.

While the Son of God did not take authority for what did not belong to Him, He did consistently lean upon the instructive authority of His loving Father. Why not follow His example by obeying this principle today?

Father, I thank You and praise You for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Marvelous are Your works; my soul knows them very well.

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Proverbs 16

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“It’s A Lot Easier Said Than Done.”

• God has called you to walk in victory. But what steps must you take to get there?
• How do you walk away from the things that hold you back?
• How do you shift from being conquered to becoming more than a conqueror?

If you have ever asked yourself these questions, then this DVD is your ticket to freedom!

In his candid style, Robb Thompson gives you the keys you need to walk free and become all God has called you to be. So why not begin today? Your victory is only a DVD away!

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“Happy is the man who is always reverent, but he who hardens his heart will fall into calamity.”
Proverbs 28:14 (NKJV)

SEPTEMBER 15 - Respect is a lost virtue in twenty-first century society. It is a noble character trait few come to understand. The power of this virtue is remarkable. Men are drawn toward it; God is pleased by it. What does it mean to respect, and how is it expressed? These are questions that must be answered before we can experience the true rewards of respect. Respect contains within it the willingness to treat another even greater than we desire to be treated. Respect has the capability to bring out the best in others. It causes those who receive it to stand as proud and as tall as the most esteemed king.

All men desire to be respected. Every employer, government official, husband, wife, or friend vigilantly searches for someone who is eager to respect not only them but also their time.

Respect is the commitment we make to those in authority over us, and as we do such, God makes the commitment to shower His favor upon our lives. We must always remember that to love something
is to find it desirable; to respect something is to find it valuable. Do those above you know that you value them, their time, and their money? If they do, rest assured, favor is soon to manifest in your life.

Father, I thank You for giving me the opportunity to show those above me the respect they rightly deserve. I live a life of respect and I expect to abound with the blessings of favor.I understand favor is granted exclusively to those who choose the route of respect.

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Matthew 1

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“It’s A Lot Easier Said Than Done.”

• God has called you to walk in victory. But what steps must you take to get there?
• How do you walk away from the things that hold you back?
• How do you shift from being conquered to becoming more than a conqueror?

If you have ever asked yourself these questions, then this DVD is your ticket to freedom!

In his candid style, Robb Thompson gives you the keys you need to walk free and become all God has called you to be. So why not begin today? Your victory is only a DVD away!

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“I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; marvelous are Your works, and that my soul knows very well.”
Psalm 139:14 (NKJV)

SEPTEMBER 14 - “Cha-ching, Cha-ching,” proclaimed the pretty suburban mother of two young boys, retaining a smug snicker. The aunts, uncles, nieces, and in-laws who gathered around the Thanksgiving table stared in disbelief. “When I saw him downtown that night, I knew I couldn’t let that one get away.” Rosy-cheeked with embarrassment, her mother-in-law smiled with a hollow grin, yet inwardly she seethed like a trounced alley cat. Now everyone knows—she only married my son for the money!

I’ll never forget the day someone I once trusted sat across the desk from me and ominously declared, “The only reason I wanted a relationship with you was because I knew what it would do for me.” That statement revealed to me that all along, I was in relationship with a taker and a user. Those words crushed me, causing me to understand how important it is to never allow the gifts that have been bestowed upon you to ever eclipse the one who bestowed them.

Celebrate the people who deposit goodness into your life and take you to a place of success and favor. Celebrate your mentors in huge fashion, since this “attitude of gratitude” and humility keeps you from proudly thinking about the particular gifting of your own life.

• Consistently refuse the temptation to seek the gift more than the giver.
• Treasure those whom God brings into your life.
• Never let those people go.

Father, I thank You and praise You for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Marvelous are Your works; my soul knows them very well.

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Ephesians 6

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“It’s A Lot Easier Said Than Done.”

• God has called you to walk in victory. But what steps must you take to get there?
• How do you walk away from the things that hold you back?
• How do you shift from being conquered to becoming more than a conqueror?

If you have ever asked yourself these questions, then this DVD is your ticket to freedom!

In his candid style, Robb Thompson gives you the keys you need to walk free and become all God has called you to be. So why not begin today? Your victory is only a DVD away!

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“…it shall be done for you as you have believed.”
Matthew 8:13 (AMP)

AUGUST 30 - “Please God, help me find them.” Searching everywhere, she continued to pray. When her brother called, he prayed too. Suddenly she thought: I was wearing that red coat…It must be… Extending her fingers inside the left pocket, there they were—the keys to her mailbox! The moment she realized those keys were missing was the moment she began to pray. And why did she bother to pray? She prayed because she rightly expected something in return—God’s favor and assistance, the bountiful difference between harvest and a barren field.

You may have been taught it is wrong to expect something in return when you give to God, thinking it is a form of greed. Well, let’s examine that teaching. Did you expect forgiveness when you confessed your sins to Christ? Of course you did! Was that greed? No, it was simply trusting God’s character, exactly as the woman who lost her keys. In the same way, neglecting to expect a harvest from your seed steals the pleasure God enjoys from blessing you. God’s greatest pleasure is to be believed. Expectation is the key ingredient that makes the seed work for us.

Whenever we come across a promise of God, we must expect that it will happen in our lives. God is not a respecter of persons. If He did it in the past for His children, He will certainly do it for you. Our faith moves the hand of God. Our obedience to His Word, wrapped in expectation, is what allows Him to move as He desires in our lives. As we sow a seed to meet a need we face, let us expect the promise of God to come to pass for us.

Father, I thank You that You do not lie. What You speak comes to pass in my life. I place an expectation upon the promises in Your Word, knowing that it is done unto me as I believe.

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Genesis 33

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From God’s perspective, health is not something that we lack and must try to attain. Rather, it is a possession that is already ours – but the thief is trying to steal it!

Jesus went to the cross to deliver us, once and for all, from the curse of sickness and disease. So, why does divine healing often seem to be so elusive? It’s because the only proof we have of our healing, until it is manifested, is the written Word of God.

Nevertheless, God’s Word is all the proof we need! Dr. Thompson shows you how to apply the principles of God’s Word to your life, until you experience the divine health in which God intends you to walk. This book equips you with the spiritual prescription needed to attain health, wholeness, and vitality in your body.

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“While we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal.”
2 Corinthians 4:18 (NKJV)

AUGUST 29 - When Jesus came down off the mountain following His powerful sermon, great throngs began to follow Him. Their attention was focused upon the Man who spoke, produced thoughts and expounded wisdom like none other. And that clearly was the purpose of His sermon—to capture their focus so it would eventually alter their lives. If something captures your focus, it eventually alters your life. The emotions you feel, whether good or bad, reveal what snares your attention. God gave us all the power to control our focus. You don’t have to live discouraged, sad, or depressed! You can, through choosing your focus, live a happy, joyful, and  peaceful life. Please remember:

• Harboring negativity prevents you from achievement.
• Negative thoughts keep you from pursuing what you want.
• If you think you can’t, you won’t, and you will never walk in the destiny God has for your life.

Anything you want requires you to passionately pursue it, otherwise you fall short every time. Focus on God’s Word, go after everything He promises you, and experience Heaven’s blessings. Today, practice thinking upon that which is good and pure. You’re destined to win!

Father, I thank You that I do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporary and subject to change, but the things which are not seen are eternal.

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Revelation 17

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From God’s perspective, health is not something that we lack and must try to attain. Rather, it is a possession that is already ours – but the thief is trying to steal it!

1 Man’s Opinion or God’s Word on Healing?
2 Healing Must Be Pursued
3 Different Ways Jesus Heals
4 Believing God For Yourself
5 Adjusting Your ‘Receiver’

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“For you have need of endurance, so that after you have done the will of God, you may receive the promise.”
Hebrews 10:36 (NKJV)

AUGUST 28 - “You’re taller,” the petite woman said to her six-foot husband. Stretching his toes to peek at the lines, scanning like an eagle over his territory, he motioned his wife. “This one’s the shortest by far.”
Since neither of them had much patience when it came to waiting, wouldn’t you know it, it just had to happen. The line they rushed into had some sort of mishap, a breakdown with the computer, a huge malfunction.

Now this couples’ patience would genuinely be tried! But patience is not the ability to wait in line without getting frustrated. Patience is the ability to withstand the pressure, lies, and temptation to shortcut God’s system to obtain that for which we believe God. Many Christians buckle under pressure and never experience true fulfillment. The enemy attempts to wear us down. If he causes us to grow weary, he limits the size of the harvest we receive. The more we sow, and the longer we are willing to hold off the harvest, the greater the reward. We live in a society that feeds off the desire for instant gratification. Desiring something before we are able to handle it or before our harvest is mature hinders us from walking in abundant life.

I see many young men with high aspirations in life refuse to hold on for the long haul. It is a rarity to find an individual who decides to sow and refuses a harvest today, knowing it will be greater tomorrow. We must learn to wait and prepare, knowing that God is never late to promote. Never forget, the more we sow and the longer we hold off our harvest, the greater our future.

Father, I thank You that I endure patiently and obtain Your promise. I need endurance so that after I do Your will, I receive the promised harvest.

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Revelation 16

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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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“He did not waver at the promise of God through unbelief, but  was strengthened in faith, giving glory to God, and being fully convinced that what He had promised He was also able to perform.”
Romans 4:20-22 (NKJV)

AUGUST 27 - She didn’t know if she could do it, but by putting faith in God she would really try. Carefully listening to the Teacher’s words, the part about “loving your enemies, even those who hate you” stayed like a rock inside her mind. Her brother-in-law cursed her, falsely accused her, and humiliated her in the marketplace. But looking at things the way God sees them, through the window of His Word, she quickly made the decision: I will no longer hate, but love. I love him because of Your love for me. Likewise, the apostle Paul tells us in 1 Corinthians 2:9, “Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor has entered into the heart of man the things which God has prepared for those who love Him.” According to this passage, we can only see into our future through the window of God’s Word.

We cannot see Heaven’s plan for our lives until we look through God’s eyes. God called us to walk by faith and not by what we see. As many of us already know, faith is the substance of the things we cannot perceive with our senses. Just as the woman who heard Jesus’ Words decided to love her brother-in-law, seeing things as God views them, when we begin to meditate upon the Word of God and view life through His eyes, then we see clearly what Heaven prepared for us. We can never experience what our spirit man cannot see. Let us focus upon God’s Word to paint a picture that will one day become a masterpiece. Begin to view life through the window of God’s Word and see how beautiful life truly is.

Father, I thank You that I am built up through Your grace. I am raised with Christ. I set my mind on Heaven’s riches and the things above where Christ is seated.

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Revelation 15

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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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