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" A lot of times, people make other people responsible for their joy: 'You're not making me happy, you're not doing this, you're not doing that.' "

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" One might say that our words are a movie screen that reveals what we have been thinking and the attitudes we have. "

" The Word of God is active, energizing, sharp and powerful like a two-edged sword. "

" I spent most of the early years of my walk with God focused on what was wrong with me. Most of us probably do that, hoping to change ourselves. "

" We will all fail in life, but nobody has to be a failure. Failing at a thing doesn't make you a failure. You are only a failure when you quit trying. "

" Worry and reasoning are two of Satan's most successful tools. He'll get us started with one negative thought and then sit back and watch us finish ourselves off. "

" Hope is favorable and confident expectation; it's an expectant attitude that something good is going to happen and things will work out, no matter what situation we're facing. "

" Even though God loves us, we still have a problem: sin. It's important for us to learn how to confront sin and overcome it, because while God loves sinners, He hates sin. And He hates it because of what it does to us and how it keeps us from the abundant life Jesus died to give us. "

" I know from personal experience how damaging it can be to live with bitterness and unforgiveness. I like to say it's like taking poison and hoping your enemy will die. And it really is that harmful to us to live this way. "

" Real life is the life that's in you, not your circumstances, like where you live or what job you have or who you're in relationship with. "

" Fear is a spirit that produces a feeling. "

" I wonder how many decisions we make every day. I believe it's probably hundreds. We decide whether or not to get out of bed, what we'll eat, what we'll do, what we'll think about, what we'll say... and on and on. "

" Individuals need to be willing to face truth about their attitudes, behaviors, even what we want out of life. "

" The conscience can be a strong guide in life if we allow it. "

" You see, rebellion, and the disobedience it causes, keeps us from having the power of God that's available to us as Christians. "

" Reproach is shame, blame, disgrace, disapproval and a disrespectful attitude toward yourself. When you're under reproach, your behavior shows it. "

" I've taught a lot about prayer over the years and how it is really just talking to God. "

" Things in themselves have no life in them. A car can't comfort or encourage you. A house means nothing if there's no life and love inside. "

" Getting stress out of your life takes more than prayer alone. You must take action to make changes and stop doing whatever is causing the stress. You can learn to calm down in the way you handle things. "

" The truth is, anyone can start projects. The world is full of just-started projects that looked great at the time but were never completed. "

" Don't give in to excuses that can keep you from really living the best life God has for you. "

" Did you know there's a difference between being busy and being fruitful? Did you ever stop to think that just being busy - running around in circles all day but not accomplishing anything - is the same as wasting your time? It's frustrating to expend so much energy and time and not have any fruit from your effort! "

" The more people I reach, the more people there are that have opinions about me. Not everyone loves me, but I have to be okay no matter what they think about me. "

" You know, God will give favor to anyone who will believe Him. Every day you should confess that you have favor everywhere you go. God will begin to open doors that you wouldn't believe. "

" Really showing love requires more than just words. "

" We can approach God's throne with boldness because we are confident in the power of what Jesus accomplished for us at the cross. "

" Some people have a hard time getting rid of stuff. If that's you, pray for God to give you the courage to get rid of things you don't really need or things He wants you to give away. This will help keep your surroundings organized and clutter-free. "

" God doesn't do things halfway. He goes all out! When God does something, it's not just barely enough, mediocre or lukewarm. "

" Choosing an attitude of faith will release peace out of your spirit and into your soul. "

" Resist the need to be 'right' all the time or to always have the last word. "