Di Garrison Fuller

Di AJ McGraw

"The eyes of man are never satisfied." Pr 27:20 NKJV When you're controlled by materialism. The flawed philosophy behind materialism is "more, more, more!" And it's the result of "eye trouble." The Bible says, "The eyes of man are never satisfied." It's okay to want a nice home, a reliable car, and financial security-and God will provide those thin…

Di Telos Fuller & AJ McGraw

"I have blotted out. your transgressions, and..your sins." Isa 44:22 NKJV When you have a hard time forgiving yourself. There is only one unpardonable sin named in the Bible (See Luke 12:10). And as a believer, you probably haven't committed it, so God will forgive you for everything else. However, when God says He forgives you and you refuse to fo…

"They will become discouraged." Col 3:21 NIV Embittered children ultimately become discouraged. A discouraged child is less hopeful, less enthusiastic, lacking in determination, and easily led astray. By destroying your child's hope, you're undermining their God-given temperament. Children are born with optimism, inspiration, anticipation, and poss…

"Teach children in a way that fits their needs." Pr 22:6 ERV Have you ever wished for a parenting do-over-a second chance to raise your kids? With hindsight and insight, you think you would do it right this time! Parenting is both rewarding and guilt inducing. It's rewarding because we love our children and they bring us joy. It's guilt inducing be…

"Do not embitter your children." Col 3:21 NIV Another point of parental confusion is this: Bitter versus better. What is bitterness? It is strong resentment or cynicism. How do parents create bitterness in their children? Consider the following triggers: (a) Inconsistency. This happens when you are autocratic and authoritarian one day and permissiv…

"Children are a gift from the Lord." Ps 127:3 NLT Over the next few days, let's look at some practical areas where we as parents are often confused. Guidance versus criticism. If you have a placid, agreeable, and compliant child who enjoys school, homework, and doing household chores, bringing "them up in the training and instruction of the Lord" w…

"Trust in the Lord." Pr 3:5 NIV When you honestly evaluate your worries, you will find you are doing these: (1) Forgetting that God is your friend. The psalmist said, "The Lord is a friend to those who fear him" (Ps 25:14 NLT). Friendship with God is built by sharing your life's experiences with Him-every activity, every conversation, every problem…

"She came and has continued from morning until now." Ru 2:7 NKJV After ten years of sorrow and hardship in which she lost her husband and her support system, God introduced Ruth to her new husband, Boaz. Where? In the field where she worked each day. Who was Boaz? The owner of the field. One of the things that attracted Boaz to Ruth was her work et…

Di Jeff Little

Di JC Stephenson

Di AJ McGraw

Di Tifani Fields

Di Telos Fuller

Di Kore Bendix

Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you." Jn 15:3 God's Word is like a prescription from your doctor. You don't have to understand how the medication works-you just have to faithfully keep taking it. Something amazing happens when you feed regularly on God's Word. Temptation begins to lose power, and overcoming strength begin…

Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus." Heb 12:1-2 NKJV The men and women who made the greatest impact on the world were those who were totally focused and sold out to their vision. John Wesley, founder of the Methodist Church, once said, "If I had three hundred men who feared nothing but God, hated nothing bu…

"The disciples were first called Christians in Antioch." Ac 11:26 NKJV Did you know that the word "disciple" occurs 269 times in the New Testament, whereas the word "Christian" is found only three times? The word "Christian" was first introduced to describe who they were, disciples of Jesus Christ! Dallas Willard uses the illustration of the automo…

"Leave them; they are blind guides." Mt 15:14 NIV There are plenty of good leaders around-don't be afraid to follow them. But what about the "blind guides" that Jesus talks about? Here are some signs to help you identify and avoid them: (1) Inflexibility. True leaders have a teachable spirit and a servant's heart. They rejoice in your growth and ar…

Di Telos Fuller

The 2024 Mazda CX-90 has won the hearts of many car shoppers since its debut earlier this year. After all, how could you not swoon over the CX-90? With its elegant design and commanding presence, the CX-90 delivers a ton of capability and future-proof technology that many SUV shoppers look for. With the US market demanding larger and larger vehicle…

Introduced back in 2016, the Mazda CX-5 has been a staple in the compact SUV segment, especially among commuters and enthusiasts. Starting at $29,300 the CX-5 offers excellent driving dynamics and luxurious comfort, rivaling higher-priced European brands. The new CX-50 isn’t meant to replace the CX-5 by any means, but its larger dimensions and feat…

In a groundbreaking announcement, Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) has unveiled their record-breaking sales figures for December 2023, marking a significant milestone for the automotive giant. The company reported a staggering total of 39,518 vehicles sold during the month, showcasing an impressive surge of 44.8 percent compared to December 2…

Ensuring the longevity and optimal performance of your new Mazda goes beyond the exhilarating driving experience it provides. Today, we’ll dive into five essential car maintenance tips, from the often-overlooked coolant refill to the importance of a sparkling clean interior. Join us as we explore the key checkpoints that will keep your Mazda runnin…

Di Sean Clemons

Di AJ McGraw

"Teach them to your children and your grandchildren." Dt 4:9 NKJV Let's read what God said to the parents who entered the promised land: "Take heed to yourself, and diligently keep yourself, lest you forget the things your eyes have seen, and lest they depart from your heart all the days of your life. And teach them to your children and your grandc…

Di AJ McGraw

"The seed should sprout and grow, he himself does not know how." Mk 4:27 NKJV Have you sown a "seed" of faith, and now you're wondering when you will reap the "harvest" God promised in His Word? If so, read on: "The kingdom of God is as if a man should scatter seed on the ground, and should sleep by night and rise by day, and the seed should sprout…

"He does our praying in and for us." Ro 8:26 MSG Life can wear you down. You can get to the place where your anxiety runs so deep, or your stress levels increase so high that you can't think clearly. The problem or pain you're experiencing is so overwhelming that you can't put it into words. Good news: That's when the Holy Spirit living within you …

Di Adam Mabry

"With favor You will surround him as with a shield." Ps 5:12 NKJV To have job security you should: (1) Increase your visibility in your industry. Establish contacts and relationships with others outside your company by attending local industry gatherings wherever possible. Your goal should not merely be to know enough to get by but to develop your …

"Do not merely listen to the word... Do what it says." Jas 1:22 NIV A pastor writes: "The Latin word for 'listen' is where we get our word audit. When you audit a class, you take in lots of information, but you don't do anything with it. You don't do the homework, or if you do, you don't turn it in to get it graded. You don't take the tests. And yo…

"With favor You will surround him as with a shield." Ps 5:12 NKJV To have job security you should: (1) Increase your visibility in your industry. Establish contacts and relationships with others outside your company by attending local industry gatherings wherever possible. Your goal should not merely be to know enough to get by but to develop your …

"I can do everything through Christ." Php 4:13 NLT Losing your job can be devastating. This is when you must keep the right perspective. Having less doesn't make you a lesser person. God still values you, and you must keep valuing yourself. The Christian life is one of trial and triumph. Paul writes: "I know how to live on almost nothing or with ev…

Di Tifani Fields

Di Telos Fuller

Di Miata Jones

"Jesus answered...'I also will ask you one thing.'" Mt 21:24 NKJV Jesus often answered a question with a question. When asked about paying taxes, He took a coin and said, "Whose image and inscription is this?' They said to Him, 'Caesar's.!' And Jesus answered...Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's. And…

Di Brett Fuller

"It was three years before I went." Gal 1:18 MSG God's direction will often be followed by a season of preparation. And the length of that season is determined by the size of your assignment. So when God speaks to you, it's not always wise to rush out and tell people. Who wouldn't want to talk about the amazing experience Paul had with Christ on th…

"When you give. don't shout about it." Mt 6:2 TLB Jesus said: "Take care! Don't do your good deeds publicly, to be admired, for then you will lose the reward from your Father in heaven. When you give a gift to a beggar, don't shout about it as the hypocrites do-blowing trumpets in the synagogues and streets to call attention to their acts of charit…

"They go from strength to strength." Ps 84:7 NIV The phrase "discover your strengths" was made famous by researcher Marcus Buckingham in what's referred to as the "Strengths Movement." It calls us to stop focusing on our weaknesses and name and develop our strengths-which reflects God's design. God didn't say, "Moses, your craftsmanship skills are …

"Jesus...laid aside His garments." Jn 13:3-4 NKJV When it came to serving others, Jesus went first. He "rose from supper... laid aside His garments, took a towel and girded Himself... poured water into a basin...began to wash the disciples' feet, and to wipe them with the towel with which He was girded...Peter said to Him, 'Lord, are You washing my…

"Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord." 2Pe 3:18 NIV When Peter exercised enough faith to get out of the boat and walk on water, he sank and looked worse than any of the other disciples. When he tried to defend Jesus, he cut off a man's ear. When he promised to be loyal, he fell flat on his face. When he tried to advise Jesus, he was the dev…

"When you pray, go into your room." Mt 6:6 NIV Jesus said, "When you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you" (v. 6 NIV). The Christian life could be compared to the Old Testament tabernacle, which was divided into three compartments. There wa…

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