Your goals decide what you learn!
“So he called him and said to him, ‘What is this I hear about you? Give an account of your stewardship, for you can no longer be steward.’ ” (Luke 16:2)
Which pearl of wisdom below might help you the most?
For the past nine months, I have been preparing daily reflections. Each reflection usually starts with a pearl of wisdom followed by a Scripture and a question. Yesterday, I compiled all the pearls of wisdom for the past nine months. Today, I sorted them by category. …

Uncommon obedience to God results in uncommon blessings by God!
“And all these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you, because you obey the voice of the LORD your God” (Deuteronomy 28:2)
Is the Holy Spirit asking you to do something that is contrary to the wisdom of the world?
As I already mentioned yesterday, we held the very first “Healthy Virginia” meeting in Culpeper on Monday December 4. Our vision is to make Virginia the healthiest state in the nation by December 2007. Holding this meeting required uncommon obedience on the …

Your destiny is determined by thousands of small decisions you make each day!
Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths. (Proverbs 3:5-6)
Do you have a system for making godly decisions?
In looking for links for yesterday’s devotional, I found an excellent on-line resource defining “The Seven-Step Path to Better Decisions.” Here are the 7 steps:
1) Stop and think
2) Clarify goals
3) Determine facts
4) Develop options
5) Consider consequences
6) Choose
7) Monitor and modify
One of the …

Our influence has more to do with the life we live than our position or title.
A wise servant will rule over a son who causes shame, And will share an inheritance among the brothers. (Proverbs 17:2)
We gain credibility when our life matches our talk and when both add value to others! It’s not about position, but production. Answer the following questions:
1) Consistency: Are you the same person no matter where you are or who is with you?
2) Choices: Do you make decisions based on how they benefit you or others?
3) …

A single conversation across the table with a wise man is worth a month’s study of books!
“Teacher, which is the great commandment in the law?” (Matthew 22:36)
Do you have a transformational mentor in your life?
The dictionary defines a mentor as “a wise and trusted counselor and teacher.” Another common definition is “a coach.” Very few people achieve great success without personal mentors.
Nearly every successful person has mentors. A mentor is a shortcut to perspective, proficiency, and patience. Mentoring is a powerful form of leverage.
It’s been said “When the student is …

 To have a genuine commitment requires two things – desire and faith.
“And to one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one, to each according to his own ability; and immediately he went on a journey.” (Matthew 25:15)
If God blessed you with a million dollars, what would you do with it?
Wealth comes with privileges and responsibilities. The privileges are well documented: money freedom, time freedom, relationship freedom, spiritual freedom, physical freedom, and the freedom to discover your own unique genius.
Enlightened Millionaires know they must create wealth where …

“Within the covers of the Bible are all the answers for all the problems men face. The Bible can touch hearts, order minds, and refresh souls.” – Ronald Reagan
All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. (2 Timothy 3:16-17)
Have you discovered the beauty, wonder, and wisdom of the Bible?
“It is impossible to rightly govern the world without God and the Bible.” – George …

Wisdom is the ability to make sound choices, good decisions.
Wisdom is the principal thing; Therefore get wisdom. (Proverbs 4:7a)
If a Genie granted you one wish, what would you wish for?
The Bible says that King Solomon was the wisest man ever to live. When God asked him “What shall I give you?”, Solomon asked for wisdom rather than wealth. God granted him wisdom and promised riches, wealth, and honor would follow. (2 Chronicles 1:7-12)
When requesting something from God, remember:
1) We don’t know what we really want or need. (Jeremiah 10:23)
2) God …

Men who finish strong are generally those who anticipate the ambushes in their lives.
“His lord said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant; you were faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.’ ” (Matthew 25:21)
Finishing strong means walking with God personally at the end of our lives – being strong in our faith and close to the Lord. To finish strong, you must survive the ambushes in your life. And the guys who get through the …

For the LORD gives wisdom; From His mouth come knowledge and understanding; (Proverbs 2:6)
The Word of God is the Wisdom of God.
“Introduction to Proverbs: Proverbs concisely presents wisdom for living. Proverbs contains many sayings that are memorable,  sometimes humorous, but always insightful. They may require reflection to understand their full meaning. Often they are simply profound. King Solomon wrote most of these proverbial sayings. According to his proverbs, the starting point for anyone who would attain wisdom for living is the fear of the Lord. Those who learn this awesome …