“Do not let kindness and truth leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.”
Proverbs 3:3 (NAS)
“My little children, let us not love in word or in tongue, but in deed and in truth.”
1 John 3:18 (NKJV)

DECEMBER 16 - Love is the evidence separating those who believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, from those who don’t believe. In 1 John 3, the apostle John writes, “We know that we have passed from death to life because we love the brethren.” Love is demonstrated in many forms, but no more than that of kindness and truth. Jesus exemplified this more than any other man in all of history. He was a Man of hard truth, speaking the realities of life to the Pharisees, but He always spoke with extreme kindness, narrating the parables with a storyteller’s tenderness, capturing the attention of the young and old.

In today’s church, love seems to no longer include truth. The body of Christ has come to embrace unconditional love as an action that is all-inclusive and does not offend. No one can find that portrayed in
the life of Christ. Although Jesus was the kindest man to ever live, He offended many (particularly the legalistic Pharisees and the intellectual scribes) because He passionately cared more about the truth  being manifested than someone continuing to settle for a life of sin.  We must choose to love those around us, and embrace those who are willing to tell us the truth. Remember, the truth sets you free.

Daily Confession

Father, I thank You that I can know love and walk in love because Jesus laid down His life for me. I never allow kindness and truth to leave me; I lay down my life for others.

Family Scripture Reading

Proverbs 29

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Character: Building A Godly Foundation for A Successful Life - CD Series

A house built on a faulty foundation soon becomes unfit to live in. Shifting soil causes cracks in the foundation, and those cracks lead to costly damage. Think of the trouble that could be avoided if only the foundation were repaired!

Character is the foundation of your life; you can save yourself a lifetime of grief if you will honestly inspect your character, making sure it is built firmly upon the strong, immovable foundation of God’s principles. Dr. Robb Thompson shares many of these valuable principles in this dynamic series – principles such as:

• It’s not what you say that matters, but what you do that makes all the difference.
• Character prefers the rejection of men to the disappointment of Heaven.
• It is impossible for your life to produce anything beyond the strength of your moral fiber.

Let Dr. Thompson help you explore what God has to say about pursuing excellent character. Then start building a rock-solid, Godly character that will lead you to God’s highest for your life!

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“When I learn Your righteous laws, I will thank You by living as I should!”
Psalm 119:7 (NLT)

DECEMBER 15 - Taking the bread, His disciples’ eyes were locked upon the Master. Before parting the bread, distributing the symbol to each one, Jesus stopped; He needed first to give thanks to God. And David understood thanksgiving as much, if not more, than any other man in all of scripture. David said this when writing Psalm 119, “…I will thank You by living as I should.”

We cannot repay God for what He does for us in our lives. There is nothing we can do to fully return all God bestows upon us. Our gratitude is not a repayment; it is a declaration and recognition that we owe God our very lives. Please consider these two questions concerning gratitude:

• Is gratitude too much for God to ask of us?
• How are we going to properly return our gratitude?

Just as David did, we must also thank the Lord by living as we should. There is no greater pleasure Heaven can receive when one has a heart of gratitude.

Daily Confession

Father, I am thankful for all that You do for me. I know I cannot repay You, but I choose to show my gratitude through living as I should. I desire to prove to all of Heaven that I am grateful for the sacrifice of Christ Jesus my Lord.

Family Scripture Reading

Proverbs 29

Featured Resource

Character: Building A Godly Foundation for A Successful Life - CD Series

A house built on a faulty foundation soon becomes unfit to live in. Shifting soil causes cracks in the foundation, and those cracks lead to costly damage. Think of the trouble that could be avoided if only the foundation were repaired!

Character is the foundation of your life; you can save yourself a lifetime of grief if you will honestly inspect your character, making sure it is built firmly upon the strong, immovable foundation of God’s principles. Dr. Robb Thompson shares many of these valuable principles in this dynamic series – principles such as:

• It’s not what you say that matters, but what you do that makes all the difference.
• Character prefers the rejection of men to the disappointment of Heaven.
• It is impossible for your life to produce anything beyond the strength of your moral fiber.

Let Dr. Thompson help you explore what God has to say about pursuing excellent character. Then start building a rock-solid, Godly character that will lead you to God’s highest for your life!

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“For there is nothing hidden which will not be revealed, nor has anything been kept secret but that it should come to light.”
Mark 4:22 (NKJV)

DECEMBER 14 - Finally alone, the handsome young couple sits inside the car, staring at one another, talking in hushed tones. “Will you marry me?” Surprised by his nervous tone but not that taken aback, the pony-tailed-blonde studies the young man’s unmistakably serious eyes. “It’s a little too soon, don’t you think?” Clutching her hand, he wasn’t sure if he could wait—not even one more minute! “You think it’s too soon? We’ve been going together now for five weeks; isn’t that enough time?” “Of course not, silly,” replied the pretty blonde. “I have to get to know you more—we need a little more time.”

Whether it is the character of another, a particular hidden lie that seemingly slips by, or talents that lie dormant within one’s heart, none go on without one day being revealed. “Proving time” is something
with which we struggle in society today. We have been brainwashed into thinking that everything has to be right now, whether it be as simple as a meal, a desired relationship, a business decision, or ministry
opportunity.

We probably have all come to notice that many of the mistakes people make are simply because they didn’t allow time to reveal the truth of their situation. Through our unwillingness to wait and allow time to prove the truth, we have made some bad choices. If we desire to see a new and bright future, we must allow time to reveal any truth that now seems to be hidden.

Daily Confession

Father, I thank You that You are not slack concerning Your promises. If You said it, I have confidence knowing You will do it. I know You will bring all things to light concerning decisions I need to make.

Family Scripture Reading

Mark 15

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Character: Building A Godly Foundation for A Successful Life - CD Series

A house built on a faulty foundation soon becomes unfit to live in. Shifting soil causes cracks in the foundation, and those cracks lead to costly damage. Think of the trouble that could be avoided if only the foundation were repaired!

Character is the foundation of your life; you can save yourself a lifetime of grief if you will honestly inspect your character, making sure it is built firmly upon the strong, immovable foundation of God’s principles. Dr. Robb Thompson shares many of these valuable principles in this dynamic series – principles such as:

• It’s not what you say that matters, but what you do that makes all the difference.
• Character prefers the rejection of men to the disappointment of Heaven.
• It is impossible for your life to produce anything beyond the strength of your moral fiber.

Let Dr. Thompson help you explore what God has to say about pursuing excellent character. Then start building a rock-solid, Godly character that will lead you to God’s highest for your life!

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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)

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

“The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, for He has appointed Me to preach Good News to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim that captives will be released, that the blind will see, that the downtrodden will be freed from their oppressors.”
Luke 4:18 (NLT)

FEBRUARY 28 - Ah, the translucent warmth of the Caribbean’s sunshine. Or perhaps it’s the captivating lure of the television set, a new plasma screen beckoning us to watch just “one more movie.” While leisure is necessary, how often have we pondered the fact that God called us to fervently continue and lovingly complete the mission of Jesus? We are ambassadors of God’s Kingdom, commissioned on earth to rescue
humanity. We are not here simply to relax and enjoy vacations in the sun. We are God’s instruments to transmit His will to the nations.

Whereas Israel relied on the Lord God as their Chief Physician, medical doctors were so highly esteemed in Egypt that they were frequently deified. About 3000 B.C., Egyptian temples were erected to these early doctors of physical healing, many of whom possessed some surgical skill, maintaining a surprising familiarity with the human body. We must never forget what God said in His Word, “Love never fails.” People are hurting; people are crying out for someone to come and help them. People want to be free, but they don’t know where to turn.

We, as children of the “Great Physician,” must help those who are wounded and hurt. Jesus gave us the necessary tools to bring liberty to those in bondage: authority, instruction, love, anointing, and His Holy Spirit. Isn’t it time we take our place as instruments of God and begin to allow Him to love and heal His people through us?

Daily Confession

Father, I thank You that You give me Your love that I may love others as You love me. Your Spirit is upon me and anoints me to preach the Gospel to those who haven’t heard.

Day 28: Audio Confession

Family Scripture Reading

2 Corinthians 6

Featured Resource

Character: Building A Godly Foundation for A Successful Life - CD Series

A house built on a faulty foundation soon becomes unfit to live in. Shifting soil causes cracks in the foundation, and those cracks lead to costly damage. Think of the trouble that could be avoided if only the foundation were repaired!

Character is the foundation of your life; you can save yourself a lifetime of grief if you will honestly inspect your character, making sure it is built firmly upon the strong, immovable foundation of God’s principles. Dr. Robb Thompson shares many of these valuable principles in this dynamic series – principles such as:

• It’s not what you say that matters, but what you do that makes all the difference.
• Character prefers the rejection of men to the disappointment of Heaven.
• It is impossible for your life to produce anything beyond the strength of your moral fiber.

Let Dr. Thompson help you explore what God has to say about pursuing excellent character. Then start building a rock-solid, Godly character that will lead you to God’s highest for your life!

Posted under General, Healing

“Now He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness.”
2 Corinthians 9:10 (NIV)

FEBRUARY 1 - Yesterday we talked about promotion, and how the priest Mattathias began the Feast of Hanukkah, which is still celebrated in Jewish homes today. But do you know the story behind the “Menorah,” the nine-candled stand that sits in many Jewish homes during this celebratory time? While the Jews celebrated the return of their temple, they encountered a lamp with only a one-day supply of oil.

Miraculously, God gave enough illumination to the candelabrum, allowing it to burn for eight extra days and nights. During Hanukkah, one candle in the menorah is lit each day to remember this miracle that God so wondrously gave. The Scriptures promise us that God gives seed to the person who desires to sow. Some may say that they having nothing to give, but that is never the case as far as God is concerned. Take a look around and think:

• What do I have that can become a blessing for another?
• Do I have something material like money, clothes, books, etc.?
• What about intangible things like a great attitude, a thankful heart, or a helping hand?

You always have something you can sow. God would be a liar if you truly had nothing. Change your mind about how you see your life. Rather than looking for people to solve your problems, find out what you can do to solve theirs. As always, God is faithful to His Word, giving illumination, providing seed as you “enlarge the harvest of your righteousness.”

Daily Confession

Father, I thank You for providing me with seed to sow and for making me a blessing wherever I go.

Day 1: Audio Confession

Family Scripture Reading

1 Kings 23

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Hope Confessions - CD

Do you feel as if your mind has become a battleground of distressing thoughts and images? Do thoughts of worry, fear, inadequacy, and failure seem to enter your mind, no matter how hard you try to break free?

Having given his life to Jesus Christ in a mental institution, Dr. Robb Thompson knows firsthand how to replace negative thoughts of depression and discouragement with God’s thoughts of hope and victory.

The key to experiencing freedom in your thought life and peace in your mind is to replace your thoughts with God’s thoughts. In the Great Exchange Collection, Dr. Thompson passes on this vital lesson to you. This audio CD has verses and confessions for you to speak over your life. As you proclaim the truth of God’s Word with your own mouth, you will be filled with the hope that comes from His Word!

Posted under Giving