Yesterday morning I sent out my first YDB devotional in more than 3 weeks. That was prompted by an inspirational email received from Renato Amato, from Bracciano Italy. In my message I shared briefly about Renato, one of my top connections for 2009. His blog has quickly become my favorite ever!

“For those who wish to climb the mountain of spiritual awareness, the path is selfless work. For those who have attained the summit of union with the Lord, the path is stillness and peace.” — Bhagavad Gita
“I AM the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep.” – John 10:11
On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate your practice of STILLNESS?
In December 2006, I stepped away from the highest paying, easiest, most enjoyable anesthesia job of my career in obedience to the Holy Spirit to make …

“This is your life. Are you who you want to be?” — Switchfoot
“You shall love your neighbor AS YOURSELF.” (Mark 12:31)
How would you rate your health in each of these four areas — spiritual, physical, emotional, relational — from 1 (terrible) to 10 (fantasic)?
Today is Day 5 in our 30 days series titled “One Month To Live,” based on Kerry and Chris Shook’s book by that same title. “One Month To Live empowers you to focus on being who God created you to be – passionate, fully alive, living without …

“Little is much when God is in it!” – Burt Swardstrom, Mastermedia
For who has despised the day of small things? (Zechariah 4:10)
What are your favorite “little” things you do each day?
How much satisfaction do you get in doing the “little” things?
During our weekly Marching Through Culpeper (MTC) prayer call yesterday, Virginia Morton gave us “LITTLE” as the our word to focus on this week. She said that God accomplishes great things through us when we obey Him in the little things. It’s the little things in our relationships that make …

“Budgeting is vital when you choose how to spend your time.” – Elizabeth Scott, M.S
For no matter how many promises God has made, they are “Yes” in Christ. And so through him the “Amen” is spoken by us to the glory of God.
How do you clean house with your schedule?
Are you ready to toss out the old and begin anew?
As mentioned yesterday, my series this week is about reducing stress.
Today’s message comes directly from Part 1 of a fantastic 8-part practical article titled “Finding Balance – Valuable Tips For The …

Learning to say no to more requests can be one of the biggest favors you can do yourself and those you love. – Elizabeth Scott, M.S
Simply let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No,’ ‘No’; anything beyond this comes from the evil one.
Are you overscheduled and overstressed?
On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate your ability to say “No” to things that don’t belong in your schedule?
What steps will you take to improve that?
This week I’ll be sharing about reducing stress, something many people experience an especially big dose …

If God is all you have, God is all you need!
Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able …

“The Bible is not something that leads to a connection with God; It is the connection with God.” – Henry Blackaby
Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path. (Psalm 119:105)
How can you empower your life story?
Will you commit to meet with Jesus daily?
When and where are you going to start?
How long are you going to meet with Jesus each day?
What resources do you need to meet with Jesus?
I’ve had a Wow! morning. God is so good! I’ll share part of the story this morning …

“Nothing builds faith like answered prayer!” – Virginia B. Morton
“I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End, the First and the Last.” (Revelations 22:13)
What are your expectations for today and the upcoming year?
What are your expecations for the 2008 Olympic Games?
What are your prayers?
For me, today is an exciting today filled with the expecation of new beginnings. In biblical numerology, the number 8 represents “new beginnings.” According to Wikipedia, “the number 8 is associated with prosperity and confidence in Chinese culture.” So what will be the …

The Journal is a powerful journaling and writing tool that can help you take control of your life. – today’s Link of the Day
Now go, write it before them on a tablet, And note it on a scroll, That it may be for time to come, Forever and ever (Isaiah 30:8)
What is the lead domino for YOUR life?
As mentioned in yesterday’s devotional, I have come to the conclusion that God wants me to coach people in groups of 15 and 1,000 to journal in UNCOMMON ways to experience breakthroughs and …