“Most of us live unexamined lives.” – Gordon McDonald
I will meditate on the glorious splendor of Your majesty, And on Your wondrous works. (Psalm 145:5)
What daily habit can I start to guarantee I will slow down and hear God?
To me, “busy” is a bad four letter word. Yesterday, I shared how the Holy Spirit led me to Track #11 of CD #2 of Bill Hybel’s book “Too Busy Not to Pray” and how I applied the 3 steps to reduce my rpm’s the next morning. The following in an excerpt …

No one ever plans to fail, but many fail to plan.
“Remember therefore how you have received and heard; hold fast and repent.” (Revelations 3:3)
What can I do TODAY to prevent fires, rather than rushing around to put them out?
A recent letter I received from the Pentagon Federal Credit Union states, “No one ever plans to fail, but many fail to plan.” Because I have a heart to serve, I easily fall into the trap of allowing other people’s “emergencies” to pull me into the tyranny of the urgent. But it’s …

God has a unique vantage and the ability to see the overall picture that we can never fully see ourselves unless he gives us his perspective.
“However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth;” (John 16:13)
What are the obstacles to an effective prayer life?
1) LACK OF A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS – In John 3:3, Jesus told Nicodemus “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.” Only children of God can truthfully call …

“If I had to pick one word to describe the Class of 2007, it would be ‘worshipers.’” – Dr. Sue Gregg
“But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for the Father is seeking such to worship Him.” (John 4:23)
What are you doing to continually grow in the wisdom and knowledge of God!
Yesterday evening (June 15), I had the distinct privilege to participate in the graduation service for the Class of 2007 for the Northern Virginia Extension Campus of …

When things begin to get out of control, it’s time for a timeout!
I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, (Philippians 1:3)
Do you need a timeout to re-evaluate where you are going and what you are doing?
What daily habit can you establish to serve as your timeout?
Today is my birthday. I’m 49 years old, which is 7 times 7. I think it’s neat this happened in 2007, the 07-07-07 year. 2007 also marks the 7th year since committing my life to Jesus. “7″ is my favorite number because is …

 There’s nothing better in this life than knowing Jesus.
And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also. (2 Timothy 2:2)
What steps are you taking to know Jesus better?
One of the many benefits of doing these daily devotionals is finding new links that help me grow deeper with God. While searching for yesterday’s Link of the Day, I came across Navigators.
Navigators have invested their lives in people for more than 70 years, coming alongside them …

“If I had eight hours to chop down a tree, I’d spend six hours sharpening my ax.” – Abraham Lincoln
Blessed are those who keep His testimonies, Who seek Him with the whole heart! (Psalm 119:2)
Are you spending most of your time sharpening the ax or cutting the wood?
How much time do you spend weekly in Bible study and prayer?
Dan Tingley, the marketing director for Transformational Leadership Coaching worldwide, is rapidly becoming a very good friend of mine. As mentioned in a previous devotional, I first met Dan at the Leaders …

God invites us to come into His presence!
“But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.” (Matthew 6:6)
Are you taking responsibility to feed your faith?
Our spirits, like our bodies, have requirements for health and growth. Some people don’t want to pay the price of developing good spiritual habits. Sadly, they end up paying the much higher price of spiritual disease and even …

Knowing Jesus invites the power of God into my life and circumstances!
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)
There is no such thing as a pickle tree. There is only one way to get pickles – by transforming cucumbers. If you take a cucumber – young or old, large or small – and immerse it in vinegar for long enough, it will become a …

The key to John D. Rockefeller’s financial success was following the 10-10-80 principle.
“Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you” (Luke 6:38, NIV).
Are you giving God your first fruits with a cheerful heart?
What percent of your income do you save?
Like Bill Gates of today, John D. Rockefeller was the wealthiest man of his generation. When John was asked what was the secret …