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Overcoming WorkaholismOne of Satan’s tactics is to take us from one extreme to the other—from laziness to workaholism. U...
25/05/2026

Overcoming Workaholism
One of Satan’s tactics is to take us from one extreme to the other—from laziness to workaholism. Understanding the difference between being a hard worker versus a workaholic is key. Hard workers have the wisdom to set limits on how much they will do in the course of a day.
In her book 30 Days to a Stronger, More Confident You, Deborah Smith Pegues wrote: “I was in denial about my propensity toward workaholism until I realised that I had too many of the telltale symptoms: I worked late the majority of the time. Most of my conversations revolved around the issues at the office. I rarely took lunch breaks. I was always multitasking; I rarely performed any task single-mindedly. If I talked on the phone, I would also use the time to tidy the house. If I watched television, I also organised papers, and on and on it went. When I tried relaxing, I would think of all the things I should be doing. My to-do list had more items on it than I could possibly achieve during a single day. I was a slave to my overcommitted calendar; I left little or no downtime. Everybody seemed to move too slowly. I was always rushing to the next appointment. I looked forward to the accolades I received for performing well. I found little time to nurture my friendships. Today, I try to engage only in those activities I feel are part of God’s plan for my life.” What great advice! Jesus said to His hard-working disciples: “Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.” (Mark 6:31) Is the Lord saying the same thing to you?
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God Is At Work In YouGod is at work “in you.” What is He working on? Your “will.” What does He want you to do? “Act acco...
24/05/2026

God Is At Work In You
God is at work “in you.” What is He working on? Your “will.” What does He want you to do? “Act according to His good purpose.” How does He accomplish this? Through your mind: “Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 2:5).
God can speak to you audibly, through circumstances, or through another person. But because God can give you His thoughts or guide your thoughts, your mind is the meeting room where He will most often communicate with you. That’s why Satan will try to place evil thoughts in your mind. If he cannot succeed, he will try to fill your mind with fear and worry. If that doesn’t work, he’ll settle for having you watch hours of “worthless things” on television or the Internet. The Psalmist prayed: “Turn away my eyes from looking at worthless things” (Psalm 119:37). To hear from God and recognise what He’s saying to you, you must make your mind a protected environment. And one more thing: Your desire to hear from God must take precedence over every other desire you have. Social reformer Dorothy Day, who did much work on behalf of the poor in the 20th century, spoke of what she called her “notions”—ideas that had the unmistakable stamp of God’s authorship in her mind. George Fox and the Quaker tradition called them “concerns.” Others speak of “promptings” or “leadings.” The good news is if you truly want to hear from God, and you’re willing to prioritise your life accordingly, He’ll speak to you.
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He's The God Of New BeginningsOur God is the God of new beginnings! The Bible says: “Whoever turns a sinner from the err...
23/05/2026

He's The God Of New Beginnings
Our God is the God of new beginnings! The Bible says: “Whoever turns a sinner from the error of their way will save them from death and cover over a multitude of sins.” (James 5:20) It is never too late for a new beginning. And what’s even more remarkable is that God uses people like us to help others find a new beginning.
The Bible contains many accounts of men and women who got a second chance and, by God’s grace, used it well. Like Peter, who denied Jesus but went on to become a leader in the New Testament church. Or David, who committed adultery and murder, yet his psalms are a major part of one of the most quoted books in the Bible. And what about Jonah? He got a do-over! “The word of the Lord came to Jonah the second time” (Jonah 3:1). Sin can wreck hearts, homes, plans, and people. But the good news of the gospel is that sin can never keep God from loving or reaching for us. And we should never stop loving and reaching for others. “If a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness” (Galatians 6:1). The Greek word for restore is a medical term that means “to set a broken bone.” When a doctor resets a broken bone, he realigns it and then puts it in a cast for about 6 weeks. During that time, God does the actual healing. Your job is to find broken people who need a second chance and help to restore them.
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Know Who You AreWho are you? It seems like a simple question but is often one of the most challenging to answer. To know...
21/05/2026

Know Who You Are
Who are you? It seems like a simple question but is often one of the most challenging to answer. To know who you are and what you stand for, to be aware of how you’re perceived by others and how you present yourself to the world, is one of the most important aspects of a well-lived life. This could be called your “personal brand.”
Your brand consists of attributes that are present for every encounter you have with work colleagues, family, or friends. You could call them “deliverables,” virtues you bring to all your social and business interactions. You may take your deliverables for granted but consider writing down your own personal mission statement. What is your purpose? What are you about? What is your vision? Does your life truly reflect what’s important to you and how you want others to see you? So often, we live our lives based on what those around us think we should be or do. We follow the path we’ve seen others take, or we pursue what the media defines as success. Eventually, and sometimes surprisingly, we may find ourselves frustrated, angry, and disappointed in life. Have you ever heard business professionals lament about climbing to the top of the corporate ladder, only to find that it was leaning against the wrong building? They were so busy keeping up with what they thought they were supposed to be doing that they never stopped to ask themselves what they actually wanted to do. Be like Paul: Know who you are, honour your personal brand, and say, “By the grace of God, I am what I am.” (1 Corinthians 15:10)
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You Have Full ForgivenessHow many times must the apostle Paul, who was once known as Saul the persecutor of Christians, ...
20/05/2026

You Have Full Forgiveness
How many times must the apostle Paul, who was once known as Saul the persecutor of Christians, have had flashbacks to Stephen’s stoning? Or the countless other Christians he hunted down like animals? Paul was an eyewitness, which means those snapshots were sealed into his visual cortex. When he closed his eyes, those images could have haunted him for the rest of his life. By today’s standards, Saul would be seen as a violent persecutor. But he had an encounter with Christ that blinded him.
He regained his physical sight after 3 days, but the grace of God enabled him to turn a blind eye to his forgiven sin forever. If God turns a blind eye to confessed sin, shouldn’t we? That doesn’t mean we deny our sin or ignore it. If you underestimate your sinfulness, you depreciate the grace of God. Paul called himself the chief of sinners (1 Timothy 1:15). Perhaps that’s why he appreciated the grace of God so much. The reason many of us label others by their sin is because it makes us feel better about ourselves. We think: “I may not be perfect, but at least I haven’t done that!” But Paul was explicit: “All have sinned, and come short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23). God doesn’t grade your sins like the legal system, as misdemeanours and felonies. No, you are either in sin or in Christ. You’re either guilty or you are fully forgiven. Not only have your sins—past, present, and future—been atoned for, but at the point of believing faith, God forgave you and credited your account with the righteousness of Christ.
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"Overnight Success" Usually Takes Many YearsCountry-music star Randy Travis and his manager, Lib, remember the lean days...
19/05/2026

"Overnight Success" Usually Takes Many Years
Country-music star Randy Travis and his manager, Lib, remember the lean days of his career—all 3,650 of them. For 10 years, Lib did whatever it took to keep her club open long enough for somebody to discover Travis’s talent. For his part, Randy sang his heart out. And when he wasn’t singing, he was frying catfish and washing dishes in the kitchen.
Then it happened. His break came, and everything seemed to click for him. He had a hit called “On the Other Hand,” an album contract, a tour offer, and a movie deal. He was hot! Suddenly, everyone seemed to be calling him an overnight success. But Randy recalls it differently: “We were turned down more than once by every record label in Nashville. But I’m the kind of one to believe that if you work at something long enough, and keep believing, sooner or later it will happen.” Randy Travis went on to become an American music legend, winning 3 Grammies & 7 Dove Awards and being inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. But it didn’t come easily or happen overnight. It happened because he worked hard, remained faithful through the tough times, and trusted God to come through for him. Jesus said: “Whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them.” (Mark 11:24) And here’s something you need to keep in mind: It will happen in God’s time, and on His schedule. Your part is to keep walking by faith & trusting Him to bring it to pass.
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Are You Washing Your Nets?Why would fishermen wash nets that hadn’t been used? The answer is they were quitting because ...
19/05/2026

Are You Washing Your Nets?
Why would fishermen wash nets that hadn’t been used? The answer is they were quitting because of an overnight problem. “We have fished all night and caught nothing” (Luke 5:5). Their expectations had been destroyed. They believed that the way things were was the way they’d be. They were beaten!
That’s when Jesus showed up. He came to where they were; He walked right into the middle of their disappointment with a solution. First, He asked them for their boat and used it to preach to the crowd and heal the multitudes. Child of God, turn everything over to Him—all you have, all you are, and all you’ll ever be—and let Him use you for His highest purposes. Next, He gave them a word that only faith could receive: “Launch out into the deep and let down your nets for a draught” (Luke 5:4). Can you see now why He has to wait until you’ve done everything you know to do? Only then are you ready to listen; even though His Word doesn’t seem to make sense, you’re ready to obey without question. Are you discouraged today? Is it your ministry, your marriage, your job, or your health? You may be washing your nets, but it’s not over. Who told you God wasn’t going to bless you again? Who told you He wasn’t going to bring victory out of your ashes? It’s not over until He says it’s over. If He can fill empty nets for those discouraged disciples, then you don’t have a problem He can’t take care of.
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The Worst Failure Is The Failure To TryIt’s impossible to live successfully without taking risks. Leo Buscaglia wrote: “...
17/05/2026

The Worst Failure Is The Failure To Try
It’s impossible to live successfully without taking risks. Leo Buscaglia wrote: “To laugh is to risk appearing the fool. To weep is to risk appearing sentimental. To reach out to another is to risk involvement. To place your ideas, your dreams, before the crowd is to risk being called naïve. To love is to risk not being loved in return. To live is to risk dying. To hope is to risk despair, and to try is to risk failure. But risks must be taken because the greatest hazard in life is to risk nothing. Only the person who risks is truly free.”
Franklin Roosevelt spent much of his life battling illness and was confined to a wheelchair. Yet he became one of America’s greatest presidents. He said: “It is common sense to take a method and try it. If it fails, admit it frankly and try another. But above all, try something.” In The Pursuit of Excellence, Ted W. Engstrom gives this advice about the importance of trying: “Starting today, you can begin to enjoy using and developing your gifts. If you’ve always wanted to write, then write something, a short article, a poem, an account of your vacation. Write it as if you were going to be published; then submit it somewhere. If you’re a photographer, gather your best pictures together and submit them as entries in a contest. If you think you’re a fair tennis player or golfer, enter some tournaments and see how you do. You may not win the top prize but think how much you’ll learn and experience just by trying. The worst failure…is failure to try!”
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The Way Up Is DownGod will not tolerate pride from anyone. If self-exalted ones refuse to humble themselves, they leave ...
16/05/2026

The Way Up Is Down
God will not tolerate pride from anyone. If self-exalted ones refuse to humble themselves, they leave God no other choice than to do it for them. One day, pride got the better of Nebuchadnezzar, the king of Babylon: “As he looked out across the city, he said, ‘Look at this great city of Babylon! By my own mighty power, I have built this beautiful city as my royal residence to display my majestic splendour” (Daniel 4:30).
That was raw, unvarnished, arrogant pride. A year earlier, Daniel had told the king through the interpretation of his dream that he should change his ways. But he had ignored Daniel’s warning. Now God said enough was enough and interrupted his proud moment: “While these words were still in his mouth, a voice called down from heaven, ‘O King Nebuchadnezzar, this message is for you! You are no longer the ruler of this kingdom’” (Daniel 4:31). During the next 7 years, Nebuchadnezzar lost his sanity and was reduced to the status of an animal in the forests. That’s how low pride brought him! Someone once said, “A man wrapped up in himself makes a pretty small package.” Only when Nebuchadnezzar humbled himself did God have mercy on him and give him back his sanity and his reign. That’s when he declared God’s sovereignty over all kings and kingdoms: “Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and glorify and honour the King of heaven. All his acts are just and true, and He is able to humble the proud” (Daniel 4:37). So be humble!
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Live Like You Believe It! (2)The Archbishop of Canterbury was acquainted with an actor named Mr. Butterton. One day he a...
15/05/2026

Live Like You Believe It! (2)
The Archbishop of Canterbury was acquainted with an actor named Mr. Butterton. One day he asked Butterton, “What is the reason you actors on stage can affect your congregations with the speaking of things imaginary, as if they were real, while we in church speak of things real, which our congregations only receive as if they were imaginary?”
Butterton replied, “We actors on stage speak of things imaginary as if they were real, and you in the pulpit speak of things real as if they were imaginary.” The world needs Christians who speak like they believe what God said in His Word is true, and who live accordingly. When Abraham was 80, God promised him he would father a son. 20 years later, it hadn’t happened, but Abraham was standing firmly on God’s Word: “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 4:20-21). William James, the first educator to offer a course in psychology, said, “If you want a quality, act as if you already had it.” He also said, “Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.” Saint Augustine said, “God loves each of us as if there were only one of us.” If you fully grasp the truth of this, it’ll set you free from fear because that’s what God’s perfect love does (1 John 4:18). God can’t love you any more or any less because He already loves you unconditionally, eternally. You just need to live like His beloved.
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Live Like You Believe It! (1)A fascinating experiment was conducted a half century ago. 3 men tested their strength on a...
14/05/2026

Live Like You Believe It! (1)
A fascinating experiment was conducted a half century ago. 3 men tested their strength on a gripping machine, with an average measure of 101 pounds of pressure. Then the participants were given a strong negative suggestion, and the experimenter told them, “You cannot grip because you are weak.” Under the power of suggestion, their average grip strength fell to 29 pounds of pressure.
Then the experimenter said, “Now you can grip.” Their average grip increased to 145 pounds of pressure. Their strength was increased 5-fold when they said, “I can,” versus when they said, “I can’t.” It helps to think of Scripture as a script. While the reality of your circumstances often feels as if you are off script, you’ve got to take your cues from God’s Word. You’ve got to live as if you are who God says you are, you have what God says you have, and you can do what God says you can do. If you believe the enemy’s lies, you’re in deep trouble. But if you believe God’s Word, it’ll get you and keep you out of trouble. When you’re lonely, don’t forget His promise, “I will never leave you nor forsake you” (Hebrews 13:5). When you feel like you’ve lost your way, remember His words: “A man’s heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps” (Proverbs 16:9). When you’re battling illness, you can stand on His promise: “‘For I will restore health to you and heal you of your wounds,’ says the Lord” (Jeremiah 30:17). The word for you today is—live like you believe it!
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