Monthly Archives: December 2012
The Power of Perseverance
In one of his books, Malcolm Gladwell tells of a research project that was designed test the ability of elementary children to persevere when faced withj an impossible task. Children from both the United States and Japan participated in the … Continue reading
Psalm 14
Only fools say in their hearts, “There is no God.” They are corrupt, and their actions are evil; not one of them does good! 2 The Lord looks down from heaven on the entire human race; he looks to see if anyone is … Continue reading
Defensive Hope
Recently we had a caller on the New Life Live radio and TV program who asked us if she should give up hope that her husband would change. Her husband had left her two years ago and during that time … Continue reading
Psalm 13
1 O Lord, how long will you forget me? Forever? How long will you look the other way? 2 How long must I struggle with anguish in my soul, with sorrow in my heart every day? How long will my enemy have the … Continue reading
Psalm 12
1 Help, O Lord, for the godly are fast disappearing! The faithful have vanished from the earth! 2 Neighbors lie to each other, speaking with flattering lips and deceitful hearts. 3 May the Lord cut off their flattering lips and silence their boastful tongues. 4 They say, … Continue reading
Psalm 11
1 I trust in the Lord for protection. So why do you say to me, “Fly like a bird to the mountains for safety! 2 The wicked are stringing their bows and fitting their arrows on the bowstrings. They shoot from the shadows at … Continue reading
Some LIttle Things To Keep Your Marriage Strong
Couples are often embarrassed when they come to counseling and begin to describe the problems they are facing. They say something like, “These issues seem so small when we actually describe them.” But it’s the small things that hurt a … Continue reading
Psalm 10
1 O Lord, why do you stand so far away? Why do you hide when I am in trouble? 2 The wicked arrogantly hunt down the poor. Let them be caught in the evil they plan for others. 3 For they brag about their … Continue reading