“Store your treasures in heaven, where they will never become moth-eaten or rusty and where they will be safe from thieves. Wherever your treasure is, there your heart and thoughts will also be.”
Matthew 6:20-21 (NLT)

NOVEMBER 22 - “Do you think anyone can actually use some of this junk?” Sifting through broken tools, worn filters, flattened tires, and empty cans of oil, their deceased grandfather’s garage was filled to the brim with stuff. “This is where he spent the majority of his time,” one of his grieving grandsons reminisced. Tossing the debris into a heavy-duty garbage bag, “It’s too bad he didn’t start a mentorship program or
something, you know, for guys in trouble. They sure could have profited from our grandpa’s experience, the best auto mechanic this town has ever seen. Now, I guess it’s just too late.”

And the person to whom Jesus refers in Matthew 6 is also one who lives without a purpose. People like these have lives filled with great temporary things, but they do nothing that brings them an eternal return. Since everything around us is going to disappear one day, how foolish it is to live just for the here-and-now. We could call that “life abuse.”

We have a choice to make every morning. Either we use the day to make something out of the life God so graciously gave us, or we squander our hours on fleeting pleasures and aimlessness. God’s grace is available to all who come to Him, unequivocally offering themselves as living sacrifices. That must be the first step. God has the final authority in our life, and we should do whatever we must to make sure our life is used to the fullest, both for our good and for the good of the people around us. Live your life on purpose!

Father, I thank You for giving me the gift of life. I thank You for giving me the grace I need to make each day worthwhile and full of purpose.

Family Scripture Reading

Genesis 45

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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.

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“But we know these things because God has revealed them to us by His Spirit, and His Spirit searches out everything and shows us even God’s deep secrets.”
1 Corinthians 2:10 (NLT)

JULY 11 - Extending his hands over the uneven tabletop, it would take just a little more work until finally finished. Chairs, chests, tables, beams, and doors—the scent of the forest ran deep within Joseph’s blood. But as his firstborn grew into a man, Joseph began to discover that he was more than a carpenter—he was the earthly father of the King of kings. Everything is created for a purpose. We were created for a purpose just as well. Let’s consider Jesus and His cousin, John the Baptist. They didn’t choose what God wanted for their lives. They searched until they discovered their purpose in the Word of God.

God placed a calling on each and every one of us. All of us are called to obey. There is no exemption from obedience. Only upon the road of obedience do we discover our purpose in life. The Creator decides, while the creation discovers. Many Christians attempt to tell the Creator what they are going to do. This is not the way it is intended to be. Our purpose is discovered, not decided.

This does not mean we sit and wait for God to tell us what to do. We must take action and begin to move in the direction of the desires within our heart. Action causes our purpose to become clear. What this means is along the path we walk, we avail ourselves to the written Word of God, spiritual authorities, and the Spirit. We ask the question, “Father, does this bring You pleasure?”

Father, I thank You for revealing secret things to me by Your Spirit. Through my obedience to You, I discover Your purpose for my life and fulfill what You called me to do.

Family Scripture Reading

Romans 4

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Have you tested your foundation lately?

A house built on a faulty foundation soon becomes unfit to live in. Shifting soil causes cracks in the foundation. Gradually those cracks travel upward to the walls and ceilings of the house, causing more and more structural damage — not to mention more headaches to those who live inside. Think of the loss and trouble the homeowners could have avoided if they had only tested the foundation before they moved in!

In the same way, we will save ourselves a lifetime of grief if we will just take the time to test the foundation of our lives — our character — and deal with any cracks or flaws that could later lead to disaster. As author Robb Thompson stresses, “Without a strong, solid foundation of God’s principles undergirding our lives, everything else we attempt to build or accomplish will eventually crumble and fall. In fact, any breakdown in life can almost always be traced back to a breakdown in character.”

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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“Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.”
Philippians 4:8 (NKJV)

MAY 4 - Your focus profoundly determines your life’s direction. Ascertain what you would like to do, and focus precisely upon that objective, like a bullet to its target. And as we have so prolifically seen over these past few days, General Moshe Dayan intently focused upon the freedom of Israel since the time of his pre-teenage days. Nothing deterred him—not prison, nor a missing eye, nor the death of his only brother, Zohar, who was killed in the 1948 War of Independence. Undoubtedly, General Dayan knew that an idle mind becomes a negative mind. That is the reason it is so important to focus on God’s Word and His will for your life.

What have you focused on lately? I personally have found it to be true, not only in my life but in the lives of others, that my moods are determined by what captures my focus. The enemy understands if he captures our focus, he alters our lives.

Very few individuals realize the power focus plays on their life. Until they do, they never experience the rewarding life God promised them. The emotions you feel, whether good or bad, reveal your focus. God does not and will not starkly force you to focus on His Word. It is your responsibility to focus your attention upon what He says. As you do, your feelings follow. This is the key to mastering any and all of your negative, unhealthy emotions.

Daily Confession

Father, I thank You that I think upon what is good, noble, just, and pure. I meditate on whatever things are of good report.

Family Scripture Reading

James 3

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Your Rights As A Believer - CD

Before giving your life to Christ, you were imprisoned in the inescapable cage of sin. Satan was your prison guard, making certain you exercised no rights, privileges, or claims to anything that happened to you…you were helplessly subject to his tyranny.

Then the wonderful day came when you put your faith in Jesus! Immediately the prison door was flung open and you were free to live as a child of the King, with all its inherent authority, rights, and benefits. Did you walk out of that cage? Or do you remain imprisoned – subject to the shackles of depressing circumstances, stressful relationships, poor health, and unending lack?

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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!

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

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“And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”
John 8:32 (KJV)

APRIL 16 - “That’s it…a little harder now. I know your hands are getting scratched but…just pull a little harder, a little more, and up you go… hey, you made it!” Truth is like that long, dangling rope. All you need
to do is take both hands and firmly grip your fingers around the bottom end of it and you can make your way to every other truth up the line. And each of us has that rope dangling within our easy grasp. The
only disparity is our willingness to grab on tightly, and to climb up boldly to higher truths. But:

• Will you exert the effort it takes to climb?
• Will you endure the inevitable burns of the rough rope?
• Will you cling to truth and keep climbing once you go far higher than you ever thought possible?

There is a common misconception that if I know something, then that means I do it. For example, think of a few Scriptures you have memorized. Now, ask yourself (be honest!): How well do I actually walk in the truths of those verses?

We all have places where we can grow in our understanding of truth, and most of us can start right where we are, putting into action the Word we already know. In doing so, we’ll discover what real freedom is. Don’t think it necessary to run and find the latest, biggest, most exciting truth. Just start where you are right this moment, doing exactly what you know to do.

Daily Confession

Father, I thank You for giving me Your Word. I continue in Your Word and I know the truth and the truth makes me free.

Day 16: Audio Confession

Family Scripture Reading

Songs of Solomon 2

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Getting Your Life In Order - Womens Conference CD Series

It’s time to get your life in order! This series is packed with information that is sure to edify and simplify your life. Sessions include:

• Managing your Time – Kandi Minyard worked for over ten years as Financial Secretary at Family Harvest Church. She will provoke you to think ahead and plan. With practical ideas and personal examples, Kandi will inspire you to become an excellent manager of your time.

• Managing your Home – Theresa Lashley was an administrator in a business firm for a number of years and understands how to manage. In addition to working outside the home, she continues to home school her four children. She will show you how to skillfully juggle all the moving pieces of a busy Christian family.

• Managing your Body – Emily Stanford is currently pursuing a degree in health and nutrition. She will show you how to maintain regular exercise and eat healthful meals (even with a busy schedule) so you can glorify God with your body.

• Managing your Money – Toni McCarty is a CPA, currently works as an accountant. She will teach you how to plan and stick to a budget, add to the family’s resources, and make wise financial decisions.

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“Happy are people of integrity, who follow the law of the Lord.”
Psalm 119:1 (NLT)

APRIL 3 - As believers, our purpose in life is to seek and satisfy our Lord and Savior. Our lives must hinge on that one pursuit – to please God. Within our purpose, God places upon each individual an assignment
that He calls us to fulfill. Yet far too many believers zealously seek to fulfill their assignment while leaving behind a trail of wounded people and broken hearts.

Due to the vast amount of time, labor, and patience it took for the cultivation of the olive, the integrity of the Israelite soldier (even in something as seemingly replaceable as a tree) was indeed very crucial to the nation, as well as to God. Because of their love for country and God, even in time of war, soldiers were trusted not to damage an olive grove. The deliberate destruction of one individual tree was strictly forbidden.

We, too, are called to walk in love and live with integrity. God is not pleased with the man who did what was instructed but lacked integrity. God does not separate our character from our purpose. We cannot cheerfully fulfill one while harshly neglecting the other. Always be diligent and serious about living a life of integrity, a life in which you keep your word and do what you know to be right. The moment our integrity lines up with our purpose, no devil can stop us from changing lives.

The abundant life full of joy and satisfaction only belongs to those who choose to apply integrity with their purposed life. Today we must make the choice to do the same.

Daily Confession

Father, I thank You that I am a person of integrity, therefore I am happy. I live by Your Word and I build my life upon the sure foundation of Your character.

Family Scripture Reading

Luke 17

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“In this new life, it doesn’t matter if you are a Jew or a Gentile, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbaric, uncivilized, slave, or free. Christ is all that matters, and He lives in all of us.”
Colossians 3:11 (NLT)

MARCH 27 - “Red and yellow, black and white…” brown, green, purple, or plaid, it doesn’t matter! All that matters in the world in which we live is the problems you choose to solve for others. Now, I understand that
certain socio-economic backgrounds or cultural characteristics may present you with more obstacles than another person, but you both have the same bulldozer with which to knock down those obstacles— problem solving is the key!

Israel’s farmers are blessed with two major seasons: the rainy season from October to April, and the dry season from approximately mid- May to mid-October. No matter what occurs with the weather, these
skillful planters are well prepared with irrigation systems arranged to water the fields. They have a huge problem to solve—feeding the people of their nation.

Unfortunately, many people nurse their own wounds, claiming that because of this or that, life isn’t fair to them. That’s certainly not true, and it rarely does any good. Instead, stand up tall, declare who you are
in Christ, and set out to be the answer to the problems in the world today. Life is no respecter of persons. God does not deny a person whose heart is set on solving problems. He is always faithful to you when you choose to be a problem solver.

Daily Confession

Father, I thank You that I am in Christ and all that matters is that Christ is in me.

Family Scripture Reading

Luke 12

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Sermon Library 2007 - CD

Now you can have access to over one hundred of Dr. Thompson’s greatest sermons of 2007. We are making available Dr. Thompson’s message outlines and PowerPoint presentations for an amazing price! Make sure to pick up your volume today.

175 Sermons of 2007

Some of the sermons included:
1. Divine Jurisdiction
2. How To Have A Happy Life
3. Promotions In Life
4. What’s Your Manifesto?
5. Doing Business God’s Way
6. The Proving Ground Of Life
7. Teach Your Children Well
8. The Birthplace Of Faith
9. Established In Truth
10. The Heart Of A Servant

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“If you keep yourself pure, you will be a utensil God can use for His purpose. Your life will be clean, and you will be ready for the Master to use you for every good work.”
2 Timothy 2:21 (NLT)

MARCH 18 - How would you react if you were in dire need of an operation, but every surgeon in town refused to take time to sterilize his equipment? Would you take the chance of being slashed open with dirty, bacterialaden instruments?

Cleanliness possesses an immeasurable worth in almost every area in of life. And since God has a specific purpose and plan for each of our lives, this unique plan can only be discovered through daily obedience
– keeping ourselves pure, clean, and ready. The moment we begin to obey is the precise moment that destiny’s door begins to swing adventurously open. The dreams and desires God has for our futures are contained within the seed of diligent obedience. It is a sad thing, but many individuals never discover what they were meant to do here on earth simply because they refuse to obey.

Satan attempts to keep the door shut tight to the room of our assignment; but God promises that our obedience is the strategic key to unlock that closed door. Heaven always uses the obedient to do great and mighty things in the earth. But before Heaven can use us, we must change our thinking from “Obedience is all God requires of me,” to, “I have an assignment and a divine purpose, and obedience will take me to it.” I believe we are of those who will do great and mighty things for our King in the earth, don’t you?

Daily Confession

Father, I thank You that I am a pure utensil You can use for Your purpose. My life is clean, and I am ready for You to use me for every good work. I hear Your voice, and I am obedient to Your Word.

Day 18: Audio Confession

Family Scripture Reading

Ecclesiastes 10

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Rediscovering The Value Of God’s Word - CD

Then He said to them, “Take heed what you hear. With the same measure you use, it will be measured to you; and to you who hear, more will be given.” Mark 4:24

Has your hunger for God’s Word dwindled? Does your study of God’s Word feel dry and unproductive? If so, you are in need of rediscovering the value of God’s Word. In this powerful series, Dr. Robb Thompson shares priceless keys on how to keep a love for the Scriptures fresh in your heart. Listen and apply the principles in this 2-part series and your life will never be the same!

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“Friendship with the Lord is reserved for those who fear Him. With them He shares the secrets of His covenant.”
Psalm 25:14 (NLT)

MARCH 17 - I hear it far too often, “Pastor, I just want to know God’s will for my life.” My simple response to them is, “What does His Word tell you to do?” Have you stopped to realize that God rarely speaks to those who are unwilling to do His Word? His will for our lives is simple—obey His Word! When Israel obeyed, eagerly and respectfully following God’s desires, things went great. But when they stubbornly ignored Him, their enemies were waiting at the front gate!

Obedience to His Word is His will for our lives. Some may say, “Well, Pastor, who am I supposed to marry… What am I supposed to do for a career…?” Obey! Obey! Obey! There is no way around it.

Obedience is the path that leads you down God’s hidden will for your life. He does not, and will not, reveal His hidden will until we first do His known will. As you journey down the path of obedience, a divine peace will capture your soul concerning the unknown will of God for your life. Refuse to follow the example of the ancient Israelites when they ignored God. Choose now to obey!

Daily Confession

Father, I thank You that I am a doer of Your Word and I am continually transformed. I choose to obey having complete confidence that Your unknown will for my life will be manifest.

Day 17: Audio Confession

Family Scripture Reading

Luke 5

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Give Up Worry Forever - CD Series

It is estimated that more than thirteen million American adults are chronic worriers. The National Institute of Mental Health says anxiety disorders are America’s most commonly reported health problems. The medical community also confirms that a significant portion of physical sickness and disease is caused or exacerbated by mental/emotional triggers such as stress, worry, anxiety, fear, and depression.

In this valuable series, Dr. Robb Thompson not only discusses the causes and effects of worry in your life, but also shows you how to overcome worry and anxiety through the Word of God.

God equipped you for every good work! Choose today to put the Word of God into practice and see peace begin to rule and reign in your heart!

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“Don’t store up treasures here on earth, where they can be eaten by moths and get rusty, and where thieves break in and steal. Store your treasures in Heaven, where they will never become moth-eaten or rusty and where they will be safe from thieves. Wherever your treasure is, there your heart and  thoughts will also be.”
Matthew 6:19-21 (NLT)

JANUARY 30 - Did your mother ever fragrance the family’s closets with handfuls of those slippery, tiny white spheres called mothballs? If she did, that unforgettable odor will probably stay with you for the rest of your life, an aromatic reminder that things down here can be easily “eaten up.” Moths and rust are simple facts of life – telltale hazards of placing all our valuables within this dying world.

The person to whom Jesus refers in Matthew 6 is the one who lives without a purpose. Perhaps their life is filled with a great number of temporary things, but they accomplish zilch when it comes to an eternal return. Since everything around us is one day going to vanish, how foolish it is to live just for the here-and-now. We could call that “life abuse.”

We have a choice to make the very second our eyes converge upon the next sunrise. Either we can use the day to make something out of the life God has so graciously given us, or we can squander our hours on fleeting pleasures and self-centered aimlessness, our time rusting away like the body of an old, discarded automobile. God’s grace is available to all who come to Him, offering themselves as living sacrifices. That needs to be our initial step. And as God has the final authority in our life, we do whatever we must to make sure that our life is used to the fullest, for our good, and for the good of the people around us. We will live our life, on purpose.

Daily Confession

Father, I thank You for giving me the gift of life. I thank You for giving me
the grace I need to make each day worthwhile and full of purpose.

Day 30: Audio Confession

Family Scripture Reading

Isaiah 11

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Shattered Dreams - Book

If you’re like most people, you have several unfulfilled dreams lying dusty and neglected in some forgotten corner of your life. Some of those dreams may even seem shattered beyond hope or repair. Perhaps your dreams were crushed by an unexpected crisis or the negative words of people close to you. Or maybe you’ve just let the everyday obstacles and challenges of life discourage you to the point of giving up — and now, you feel more like a victim than a victor.

No matter what “dream-destroyer” has shoved your dreams to the sidelines, author Robb Thompson wants to help you see those dreams restored and realized at last. In his book, Shattered Dreams, Dr. Thompson presents scriptural guidelines that, if followed, will catapult your dreams out of that dusty, forgotten corner of neglect and into the spotlight of fulfillment and success.

Dr. Thompson’s message is clear: Nothing or no one (except you) can keep you from living the life of greatness in God about which you’ve always dreamed. Are you ready to dust off your dreams? You are well able to overcome the “dream-destroyers!”

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