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Letting Go of the Eternally Useless by Rick Warren "For we fix our attention, not on things that are seen, but on things that are unseen. What can be seen lasts only for a time, but what cannot be seen lasts forever." 2 Corinthians 4:18 As C. S. Lewis observed, "All that is not eternal is eternally useless." As we prepare for our Decade of Destiny, it is important to remember that life on earth..

Biblical Obedience: Love + Trust + Action by Rick Warren "If you love me, you will obey what I command." John 14:15 "God wants us to see obedience to him as a relationship of love. And out of love comes trust." In the middle of all the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season, let's pause and think back to the first Christmas. Have you ever stopped to put yourself in Joseph's shoes? Here was a..

God Made You and You Belong to Him by Rick Warren And Mary said: "My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior." Luke 1:46-47 "If you're going to trust somebody with your life, who better to trust than your Maker?" When it comes to planning, many Christians act like atheists. They realized Jesus saved them, but they don't really trust him. They think they can plan their li..

Learn to SUCCEED in Your Work by Rick Warren Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might. Ecclesiastes 9:10 "Enthusiasm is not based on how fun your job is or how much it pays; it's based on why you do what you do. " Our society has taught us to define success by a person's job title and financial status. But what does it take for God to have his blessing on your work? To him the ..

What is Your Reason for Giving? by Rick Warren Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:7 (NIV) "God doesn't want your money, he wants your heart. He wants you to decide when and how you'll give." The Bible says there are a lot of reasons to give and be generous. But one thing God will nev..

There Are No Shortcuts to Maturity “I am sure that God who began the good work within you will keep right on helping you grow in His grace until His task within you is finally finished on that day when Jesus Christ returns” (Philippians 1:6). It takes years for us to grow to adulthood, and it takes a full season for fruit to mature and ripen. The same is true for the fruit of the Spirit. Th..

Be a people-builder this Christmas In response to all he has done for us, let us outdo each other in being helpful and kind to each other and in doing good. Hebrews 10:24 There's a price tag for being a people-builder: It requires unselfishness. But why should we do it? "In response to all he has done for us, let us outdo each other in being helpful and kind to each other and in doing good." (H..

The Harvest Principle: Expect God to Respond "If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask Him!" (Matthew 7:11) If you're saying, "God, I'm looking to You as the only source of my supply; and when I have a need, I'm going to plant a seed," then you can expect God to send a harvest. God ..