For God to make you successful in your destiny—being who he wants you to be, doing what he wants you to do, and possessing what he wants you to have—you must courageously step out in … Continue reading You Take the First Step

God wants you to be successful in the destiny he’s planned for you. So how do you do that? You must build your life completely on God’s Word—completely in, around, through, and with the Word … Continue reading God’s Will Is in God’s Word

The old cliché is true: If you fail to plan, you’re planning to fail. The future belongs to the person who plans and prepares for it. In order to step into God’s destiny for your … Continue reading Making Plans Is Part of God’s Plan

Many people misunderstand the term “destiny.” They think it means unalterable conclusion—that it is fate or karma or that you can’t change it. Some people think that God determines your destiny, and it’s going to … Continue reading Your Destiny is Your Choice

The movie Rudy tells the story of Daniel “Rudy” Ruettiger, whose only dream was to play football at Notre Dame—even though he didn’t have the grades to get into the college or the football skills … Continue reading It’s Time to Get Back in the Race

Light diffused has no power at all. But focused light through a magnifying glass can burn a piece of grass or paper. If you focus light even more, it becomes a laser that can cut … Continue reading Finish Well by Focusing

The person who faithfully endures the marathon of life is someone who has chosen to live with humility. But what does it mean to humble yourself? It means being honest about your humanity. Be honest … Continue reading Humility is Being Honest About Your Weaknesses

When you feel guilty, it’s hard to think about anything else. You might try to push the thought away, but it just keeps popping back up! It’s like taking a dozen ping-pong balls and trying … Continue reading Don’t Waste Another Day on Guilt

Nothing makes us feel more miserable than hidden guilt. When we’re holding on to our mistakes, we’re always worried somebody’s going to find out, and that leaves us nervous and stressed and unhappy. You cannot … Continue reading Confession Leads to Connection

There are a lot of things that wound us. Maybe you were wounded when somebody lied to you or broke a promise or rejected you. Maybe you’ve experienced betrayal or misunderstanding or disappointment or loneliness. … Continue reading How to Leave Resentment Behind