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John Van Lenten talks about Ephesians 5:18, “Don’t get drunk with wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead be filled with the Spirit.” The Holy Spirit gives courage, peace and confidence in a positive way. Being under the influence of the Spirit is where you’ll find real power.

Les Pearsey shares the 95/5 rule in marriage. You love 95% of your spouse, but sometimes can’t stand the other 5%. Stop focusing on the small 5% of what you don’t like, and start focusing on the large 95% you do like and be grateful for your spouse!

Wes Neal asks if we’re turning more people away from Jesus, or toward Him based on our actions and words? 2 Corinthians 2:15 says: “For we are to God the pleasing aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing.”

Thomas Woods encourages men to focus on being S.M.A.R.T.: Saved, Man of God, All in, Righteous, Testimony. In contrast to making S.T.U.P.I.D. decisions: Sinner, Toxic, Unclean, Prideful, Ignorant, Deceptive. Test your thoughts and actions against what the Bible says is Godly and righteous.

Being a believer does not prevent you from experiencing life’s trials. Having God in your life and the Holy Spirit inside of you give you what you need to overcome these trials and reach the prize.

Choosing your will for your life results in misplaced priorities. However, choosing God’s will for your life results is forgiveness, kindness and righteousness. Putting God at the center of your life will brings a dramatic change to you and your family.