We can have the right perspective now, as Paul did. “Yes, everything else is worthless when compared with the infinite value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have discarded everything else, counting it all as garbage, so that I could gain Christ”

It wasn’t long before Franklin’s neighbors began placing lamps outside their homes, Soon the entire city realized the value of street lighting and followed his example with enthusiasm.

Paul urged the Philippians to adopt the same minds as Christ, whose obedience to the Father was wholehearted and complete. He encouraged them to keep on obeying the Lord and to “work out your own salvation with fear and trembling”.

If we’re not careful we can become like the blow fish. A little flattery, a little tickling of our ego and we swell up, giving the appearance of substance and yet in reality there’s nothing substantive to us at all were just air.

What are you living for? Your answer to that question will determine so much of the rest of your life! If your purpose is wrong, your direction will be wrong….

Dave Brandon shares the following powerful story: “I’m not much for jewelry. A wedding ring was all I ever wanted —until now. Next to my wedding ring, on the little…