“All meaningful and lasting change starts first in your imagination and then works its way out.  Imagination is more important than knowledge.”  Albert Einstein
As you imagine a preferred future, what does it look like?
So Jesus said to them, “Because of your unbelief; for assuredly, I say to you, if you have faith as a mustard [...]

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“Any fact facing us is not as important as our attitude toward it for that determines our success or failure.  The way you think about a fact may defeat you before you ever do anything about it.  You are overcome by the fact because you think you are.”  Norman Vincent Peale
How will you be able [...]

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“If the facts don’t fit the theory, change the facts.”  Albert Einstein

Do the words that come out of your mouth (even in jest) reflect God’s promises?  If not, what can you do to change that?

As for God, his way is perfect. All the LORD’s promises prove true. He is a shield for all who look [...]

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“An attitude of gratitude creates blessings.”  Sir John Marks Templeton
How did you respond the last time something bad happened to you?
And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.  (Rom. 8:28, NLT)

From the book Favor, The Road [...]

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“Nothing splendid has ever been achieved except by those who dared believe that something inside of them was superior to circumstance.”  Bruce Barton

How would you characterize your thought life?
I stay awake through the night, thinking about your promise.  (Psa. 119:148, NLT)

Several years ago I ran across a dynamite little book entitled Favor: The Road to [...]

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“Secrets always reveal themselves in the light of truth.”  Cadi Forbes in The Last Sin Eater

What are some things Christian movie-goers can do to encourage the making of more Christian-friendly films?

And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.  (John 8:32, NLT)

One weekend recently,  Sharon suggested that we go to the [...]

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“The trick is to consciously set up your reticular to look for input and ideas that will lead you toward SUCCESSFUL outcomes, not unsuccessful ones.”  Michael Dolan
How is it that you can hear your name being paged over the speaker system in a busy airport and filter out all the other announcements being made on [...]

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“Love seems the swiftest, but it is the slowest of all growths. No man or woman really knows what perfect love is until they have been married a quarter of a century.”   Mark Twain
What part do you play in creating an environment of perfect love?

Who can find a virtuous and capable wife?  She is worth [...]

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“Try not to become a person of success, but rather a person of value.”  Albert Einstein

How can you be an uncommon blessing to someone today?

The greatest among you must be a servant.  (Matt. 23:11, NLT)
Our mentor coach, Dr. Randy Peck, has successfully planted the idea in our heads of seeking ways to be an uncommon [...]

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“You’ve got problems, I’ve got problems, all God’s children have got problems.”  John Maxwell

Why is life so filled with problems?

We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they are good for us-they help us learn to endure.  (Rom. 5:3, NLT)

A couple of Sunday’s ago, our pastor, Tom Conant, [...]

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