The theme of The Attitude Rules is built around the words “good and bad.”  But as a Christian, you might use the words "Christ-like (good) or it's not (bad)" or "It pleases God (good) or it doesn't (bad)." It's the same thing, but from the perspective of the "born again" believer in Christ, it simplifies … Continue reading The Attitude Rules: The Power of Good and Bad (Rick Clarke) →

Now when Jesus went into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?”  And they answered, “Some say John the Baptist; others, Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah, or [just] one of the prophets.”  (Matthew 16:13-14 AMP) Be very careful who people and other religions say that Jesus … Continue reading 6) Jesus! →

Now when Jesus went into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?”  And they answered, “Some say John the Baptist; others, Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah, or [just] one of the prophets.”  (Matthew 16:13-14 AMP) Be very careful who people and other religions say that Jesus … Continue reading 6) Jesus! →

There are consequences for sin. Our sin provokes God’s wrath, a powerful and just anger, and His rightful judgment. Because of even just “one” sin, you are spiritually dead in your sins, separated from the goodness of God and unacceptable in His sight. And because it is God who makes the rules and sets the standards in the perfect … Continue reading 4) Here’s the Bad News →

To get what you want in life you have to make specific decisions and take specific actions. If you want "this," for example, then you must do "this" to get "this." If you want "that" then you must do "that" to get "that." If you want "this" and do "that" then you get "that," not … Continue reading Decisions and Actions →

Are you saved by God's grace through faith in Jesus Christ? This is the most important eternal life-changing question and answer of your life. It's a simple yes or no question and “maybe” is not an option. You are either “saved” and you know that you know that you know you are saved OR you are “not saved” and still “lost,” without faith in Christ... condemned and without … Continue reading How to Get Saved! →

Be aware of the words that come out of your mouth. Good or bad?  Appropriate or inappropriate? Necessary or unnecessary?  Helpful? Hurtful? Be aware of the tone. Gentle? Harsh? And control the volume, too... is it too loud? Inside voice or outside voice? Most times a soft answer can calm a situation. And sometimes it's … Continue reading The Unbridled Tongue →

Your habits repeated frequently enough become ingrained as actions and reactions on "auto-pilot" called attitudes. Thoughts and attitudes are related, but different. Random or specific thoughts originate in the head and are dealt with consciously, one at a time as they occur and are either acted on or dismissed. Attitudes, on the other hand, are … Continue reading Thoughts and Attitudes →

Life is short and the only way you can live it as God intended it to be lived is to actually live it like God intended you to live it. His Grace, your faith, His promises, your obedience; His love for you, your love for Him, your love for yourself through Him and your love … Continue reading Living Life Like God Intended You To Live It →