Life change is a challenge. There is, however, an easier way than the world uses. It involves putting Christ first in seven areas of our lives.

In these dark days before the return of Christ, God is looking for believers who walk in holiness. Here are three thoughts to keep in mind at all times so your lifestyle stays pure and godly in a compromised world:

It takes three wires to conduct electricity. It also takes three actions to bring the power of God into your situation.

My 20th grandchild came into the world a couple of weeks ago. As we reached that milestone, I have some thoughts on how God has blessed us and what that means on a daily basis.

In a spiritual battle, your armor is critical. Check out every piece to be sure you are not exposed to the enemy.

Everyone is facing transitions. How you navigate them is critical to your future.

It’s obvious I have a big family:  six children and my nineteenth grandchild soon to be born.  Now, we are watching our children change the world. These principles helped us to do that.

Are you looking a mountain in the face? Does it feel impossible?

I love the little glass peephole installed in our front doors, hotel room doors, etc. It gives you a chance to “check out” your caller and either open the door…or run away!

We need a “peephole” in the “front door” of our minds! It seems we just “throw the door open” to any and all thoughts that come calling.

We all reach a point where we need to take a break. Jesus told His disciples to come apart and rest for a while. Someone said once, "if you don’t come apart you will surely come apart!" Perhaps you are at a point that you have become compulsive.

I love to pray. It hasn’t always been that way. I have moved from “desire” to “discipline” to “delight.”

During this holiday season, I like to spend time with the “5 F’s”: “friends, family, food, fishing, and football!”

I also like to take time to give thanks to God for one other “F”: Fellowship.

Knowing God is amazing. Worshipping God is better. Hearing from God is the best!

All of us face hurt.

Some of us choose to forgive.

The rest of us live in bitterness.

How do you “forgive and forget?” We have a pretty good Example.

Jesus prayed, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.”

You will hopelessly hold on to hurt until you realize what He knew:

Forgiveness becomes easier when we realize our hurt is really Satan vs. God. People are just caught in the middle.”

How do you “forgive and forget?” We have a pretty good Example.

Here are 4 perspectives that will help you to forgive:

Are you looking a mountain in the face? Does it feel impossible?

Here are the four “tassels” I use to constantly remind myself of my spiritual identity:

How do you pray “F.I.R.S.T.”?

I love to pray.  It hasn’t always been that way.  I have moved from “desire” to “discipline” to “delight.”

LET ME TELL YOU A FEW THINGS THAT HAVE HELPED ME:

Jesus spoke about having “life and having it MORE ABUNDANTLY” (Jn. 10:10).  This phrase means, “more than they can possibly use, a surplus, something that goes way beyond necessity.”  Quit thinking about barely getting by in life!

Here are some areas for you to apply this beautiful phrase to your life:

Leaders face crisis.  Parents face crisis.  Nations face crisis.  Dealing with crisis correctly can mean the difference in a marriage divorcing or a war starting. 

Here are four things I have learned to always do when a crisis, a trauma, a shocking development occurs:

A “quick temper” is one of my biggest struggles.  I like it speedy, convenient and easy.  Studies show that the time people are willing to wait in line has gone from four minutes to…twenty seconds!

Here are 7 ways to “ice down” your quick temper: