Do You Identify More With The Prodigal Son's Big Brother Than With The Prodigal Son?

​God speaks to us in many ways. He speaks to us from scriptures, sermons, visions and dreams, and even from life circumstances. The vast majority of the way God has given me instruction is in my thoughts. The tricky part is telling the difference between God’s voice and my own fears or desires.

Burnout happens when a person passionately pursues a dream over an extended period of time and then loses hope for achieving that dream. Perhaps he is told no too many times. Or, maybe, he is tired of trying things that just don’t work. Little by little, his cup of faith, hope and joy is drained. Eventually, he will not even remember why he ever began this pursuit and will feel foolish for wasting so much time and effort.

One of the first things Jesus experienced was rejection. Since so many people experience rejection, this allowed Him to relate to the masses from the very beginning. When He spoke to the woman by the well, He knew what she was going through. If you have experienced rejection, He knows what you're going through.

One of the worst reputations that one can acquire is being an unreliable person. Being unreliable makes someone a bad employee, a bad co-worker, a bad employer, a bad neighbor, and a lousy friend. Whatever the relationship is, you can rest assured that it will be tarnished if one of the parties regularly goes back on his word.

The first rule God gave was to rest. I believe this is because God knew it would be impossible to obey the other commandments if we did not consistently have a time of refreshment.

I have spoken to many parents of adult children who are heartbroken and at a loss due to their children exhibiting a lack of faith. This article is an attempt to offer some insight and hope for those walking through this valley.

How well do you remember the miracles that God has done for you in the past? Do you share them on a regular basis? If you're going to go out on a limb for God you need to make sure you have reminders of your past experiences with you.

Going through good times can mask the symptoms of a sick spirit. A person who is light years away from the Lord can appear just as happy and healthy as someone who is walking closely to the Lord. When everything is going well at home, at work, and in every avenue of life, it causes you to walk with confidence.

Has God put you on the bench? Being on the sidelines can be a frustrating place to be. Don't waste this valuable time. Use it to get better. Here are 3 ways you can improve yourself while waiting on the Lord to put you back in the game.

The way God leads us will vary, but the way His presence feels will never change. Before making any critical decisions, make sure God is with you. Remember back to how it felt when you knew you were being led by God.

Psychology teaches us humans have the same “fight or flight” instinct as animals. When faced with a threat, we will either stand our ground or run away. Where humans differ is in that we also have threats on a social dimension.

Putting a face on a problem is a quick way to simulate a fight or flight scenario. When the brain goes into fight or flight mode, it devotes all of its resources to survival. This starves the part of the brain that has the problem-solving capabilities needed to resolve the situation. Every time this happens, I lose my patience.