Habits: November 30 TAGline

THOUGHT: You can do something in an instant that will give you heartache for life.

CHALLENGE: “Think before you speak and think before you act. Then proceed forward in a way that will be pleasing to God. If you follow this simple rule, you will carry less heartache through life.”

REFERENCE: Are you cheerful because you belong to Christ? Does his love comfort you? Is the Holy Spirit your companion? Has Christ been gentle and loving toward you? Then make my joy complete by agreeing with each other. Have the same love. Be one in spirit and purpose.

Philippians 2:1-2,

Discipleship: November 29 TAGline

THOUGHT: “Your character is not developed overnight, but is molded over your lifetime.”

CHALLENGE: “Make sure you are always seeking to improve your character. If you need examples, look no further than Jesus Christ. He gave us plenty of examples and He won

REFERENCE: Those who claim to belong to him must live just as Jesus did.

1:02:06,

Discipleship: November 28 TAGline

THOUGHT: “If you were given a nickname descriptive of your character, would you be proud of it?”

CHALLENGE: Reflect for a moment on the actions that truly define you. Remember the example Christ gave us and try to emulate His character traits today.

REFERENCE: A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.

Proverbs 22:1,

Priorities: November 27 TAGline

THOUGHT: Many people mistake a short memory for a clear conscience.

CHALLENGE: “Take a minute and truly examine your recent actions. Ask God for forgiveness, and more importantly for the convictions to live a principle-centered life, avoiding the temptations that conveniently compromise your values.”

REFERENCE: So I strive always to keep my conscience clear before God and man.

Acts 24:16,

Wisdom: November 26 TAGline

THOUGHT: “Words must be weighed, not counted.”

CHALLENGE: Often times the best advice we give comes when we carefully choose our words instead of speaking in volume. Consider advice you may have the opportunity to give today. Choose your words wisely and give advice that would be pleasing to God.

REFERENCE: What advice you have offered to one without wisdom! And what great insight you have displayed!

Job 26:3,

Attitude: November 23 TAGline

THOUGHT: “After the Thanksgiving holiday, many people shift their thoughts to shopping

CHALLENGE: Focus your energy on the gift of the birth of your savior

REFERENCE: “She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.”

Matthew 1:21,

Forgiveness: November 21 TAGline

THOUGHT: “To be a Christian means to forgive the inexcusable, because God has forgiven the inexcusable in you.”

CHALLENGE: “Although we are called by God to forgive EVERY sin of our neighbor, this can be difficult. Take account of all of the sins in your life for which God has forgiven you (and He has). Now, think about someone who you have had a hard time forgiving. Extend forgiveness to this person as God has forgiven you.”

REFERENCE: “In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace”

Ephesians 1:7,

Goals: November 20 TAGline

THOUGHT: “Three grand essentials to happiness in this life are something to do, something to love and something to hope for.”

CHALLENGE: “Seek God

REFERENCE: “Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.”

1:03:09,

Anger: November 19 TAGline

THOUGHT: Every minute you remain angry you give up sixty seconds of peace of mind.

CHALLENGE: “Ask God to help calm you when anger tries to get the upper hand. Life is too short to waste precious minutes being angry, anxious or stressed.”

REFERENCE: “A hot-tempered man stirs up dissension, but a patient man calms a quarrel.”

Proverbs 15:18,

Determination: November 16 TAGline

THOUGHT: “Knowledge is power, but enthusiasm pulls the switch.”

CHALLENGE: Ask God for the motivation to pursue your true passions in order to spark more genuine enthusiasm in your life.

REFERENCE: “The Spirit of the LORD will rest on him

1:11:02,