“Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.”  -  Psalm 90:12A nationally known preacher once shared a powerful story about how busyness nearly overtook his life. He was a man in high demand, constantly receiving invitations to speak, preach, and lead events. He didn’t want to disappoint people, so he said “yes” to nearly every opportunity that came his way.One day, he visited...

“Do not overwork to be rich; because of your own understanding, cease!”  -  Proverbs 23:4Bill Walton, the co-founder of Holiday Inns, once shared a heart-wrenching regret about his life. He had built one of the most successful hotel chains in America. By the world’s standards, he was the epitome of success. But at a Bible study in Florida, Walton opened up about the cost of that success.He confess...

“If anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.”  -  1 Timothy 5:8There was a young man in his twenties who had recently gotten married. He worked for a street sign business owned by a man who expected total commitment from his employees. The business was successful, and the boss paid his workers generousl...

“Better is a little with the fear of the Lord, than great treasure with trouble.”  -  Proverbs 15:16An MBA Harvard graduate was sent to Mexico for work and saw a fisherman docking his small boat at the port. The fisherman had just returned from the sea and had caught four incredible fish. The businessman was amazed and asked, “How long did it take you to catch these fish?”The fisherman replied, “O...

"But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us." - Romans 5:8 (NKJV)I was thinking about Victor Hugo's Les Misérables, particularly Jean Valjean, who was essentially imprisoned for stealing bread to feed his family. After he was released, he tried to find an honest way to get food and shelter. Everyone turned him away. Eventually, he found his...