Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. — Philippians 3:13-14 NIV, emphasis added We…
More of Jesus: More Than Just Enough
[Sisters], I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. – Philippians 3:13-14 What’s the desire of your heart? Are you satisfied with…
We Can Have Resurrection Power
The word power occurs fifty-seven times in the New Testament. It is used to describe the most powerful event that ever happened, an event that separated AD from BC — the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. And that resurrection power is available to change your life! The most important thing in life is…
School Influence on Student Success
School influence can play a bigger role on student success than you may have previously realized. Do you ever get the feeling that your daughter isn’t really paying attention to her schoolwork? Do you worry about her focus (or lack of focus) on learning and education, considering the countless distractions she faces every day? The…
Be Strong and Courageous
Have I not commanded you; Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. — Joshua 1:9 Forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize…