Success

What is your definition of Success? - I Timothy 6:11 – 6:16 (commentary)

When James Garfield (late President of the U.S.) was principal of Hiram College in Ohio, a father asked him if the course of study could be simplified so that his son might be able to go through by a shorter route. “Certainly.” Garfield replied. “But it all depends …

How to Deal with Trials - James 1:5 – 1:8 (commentary)

In these verses three things are mentioned as necessary for dealing with the tests of life in a successful way. These are: Wisdom (v. 5a) - Divine wisdom is not some philosophic speculation and intellectual knowledge but is a quality of life whereby a person knows and practi …

It Pays to Work Hard - Ecclesiastes 11:1 – 11:10 (commentary)

As Christians it is easy to be persuaded that success is measured in the world’s terms. The more we get the more successful we will be. Henry Ford said, “Success is a matter of adjusting one’s efforts to overcome obstacles and one’s abilities to give the service needed by …