Spiritual Optimism and Personal Vision

L. Dwight Turner
A fundamental component of living a life of spiritual optimism is the birth, development, clarification, and realization of your personal vision. Solomon tells us in Proverbs that without vision, the people perish. The same principle is true for all of us. We may not physically die without having a personal vision to guide and [...]

Wise Words for Today

*** Below is a somewhat lengthy quotation from Dr. Myles Munroe, an author and teacher who has done much to deepen our understanding and application of principles related to establishing God’s Kingdom. I decided to include this quotation in its entirety and hope you find his teaching on “priorities” as edifying as I did.
“The greatest [...]

Wise Words for Today

I truly believe that to live a life without the pursuit of goals is to sin against God. It is to shut off all challenges of God to extend oneself to others. It is to be a very poor steward of the precious gift of life that God has given to each one of us. [...]

Personal Authenticity and Spiritual Worldview

Mick Turner
Spiritual transformation is not so much a process of creating a “new you” – but instead, is about becoming the “real you.” As we increasingly grow “in Christ” we are led by the Holy Spirit into a deeper level of self-evaluation and, as the Spirit reveals to us both our strong and weak points, [...]

Just A Few Thoughts On Potential

Mick Turner
It seems that the word “potential” carries negative connotations in some circles these days. Some experts seem to think labeling a person with having potential is unfair and places undue and excessive expectations on a person. I suspect these pundits have reasons for saying such things, but I, for one, feel they are a [...]

Further Reflections on Godly Goals

*** This is an expanded and updated verion of an article posted on this site last June.
I am of the firm conviction that God desires that we live in a way that fosters our spiritual development, increases our capacity to serve others, and instills a consistent sense of hope and optimism for the future. I [...]

Personal Change Begins With Willingness

Mick Turner
The desire for personal change is epidemic in America these days. If you don’t believe me, next time you are in a bookstore go through the section containing Christian books, and then also peruse the Self Help section, along with Psychology and even Alternative Health. Examine the book covers, front and back, and count [...]

The Five Foundations of Positive Success

Mick Turner
If you are to be successful in pursuit of your goals and vision, you need to internalize these cardinal concepts, which I have termed the Five Foundations of Positive Success, into your core character. If one studies the lives of great men and women throughout history it is readily apparent that they, one and all, [...]

Change Your Thoughts/Change Your Life

Mick Turner
I am convinced that one of the primary lessons that God is bringing to the fore in these challenging days centers on the power of thought. Granted, this is not a new awareness on the part of humanity as teachings on divine thought power have been recorded even in ancient times. However, the widespread emphasis [...]

Godly Goals and the Optimistic Life

Mick Turner
I am of the firm conviction that God desires that we live in a way that fosters our spiritual development, increases our capacity to serve others, and instills a consistent sense of hope and optimism for the future. I also am convinced that a primary component of such a mode of living is the [...]