"For He Himself is our peace, who has made both one, and has broken down the middle wall of separation." - Ephesians 2:14 (NKJV)When Paul writes about breaking down the "middle wall of separation," he's not speaking in metaphors. He's talking about a real wall - a stone barrier about four and a half feet high that surrounded the inner courts of the Jerusalem temple. This wall was serious business....  Read More

“There is no one greater in this house than I, nor has he kept back anything from me but you, because you are his wife. How then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?” - Genesis 39:9Integrity is an inside job. It’s not about what people see on the surface; it’s about who we are when no one's watching. We see this so clearly in the story of Joseph in Genesis 39.Joseph was sold into s...  Read More

KNOWN FOR YOUR INTEGRITY[i]   “A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, loving favor rather than silver and gold.”  -  Proverbs 22:1 Integrity is essential in every area of life - whether in business, relationships, or faith. But in a world that often rewards cutting corners and dishonesty, it’s easy to wonder: Does integrity really matter? I was reading about a South Korean scientist...  Read More

“This being so, I myself always strive to have a conscience without offense toward God and men.”  -  Acts 24:16John Wooden once said, “There’s no pillow as soft as a clear conscience.” This simple statement reminds us of the peace that comes when we live with integrity - honoring God and treating others fairly.In Scripture, Samuel’s farewell speech to the people of Israel is a powerful example of ...  Read More

“For the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”  -  1 Samuel 16:7 (NIV)One person described all of us as an iceberg. Think about an iceberg floating in the ocean. The top part of the iceberg - the part you can see - is only about 15% of the whole. The other 85% is hidden below the surface of the water.This is a lot like our lives. ...  Read More

“Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out.” - Proverbs 10:9 (NIV)There was a man who was a well-known contractor, renowned for his exceptional craftsmanship and integrity. He built houses that people trusted to last a lifetime. Using only the finest materials, he never cut corners. His reputation for quality was unmatched.As he grew older, he dec...  Read More

“Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her.”  -  Ephesians 5:25In many action movies, there’s a pivotal moment in the story that stands out. The hero is in the heat of the battle - the mission is urgent, the stakes are high, and everything is on the line. Explosions are going off, the enemy is closing in, and time is running out. The hero is charging ...  Read More

“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...  Read More

“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...  Read More

“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...  Read More

“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...  Read More

"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...  Read More