One time my wife and I (Henry) were driving to Detroit, where I was engaged to speak. At one point in the trip my wife said, “Henry, you are going the wrong way.” I felt defensive and replied, “Don’t you think I know where Detroit is? Look, do you want to drive this car, or …
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I (Bill) became a Christian in my early twenties through the influence of a group of young adults at Hollywood Presbyterian Church in California. Quickly I began ministering in a number of ways and saw God blessing my efforts. Around the same time, though, I accepted a member of my church as a partner into …
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Since the beginning of Campus Crusade for Christ, I (Bill) have made it my policy never to be alone with any woman other than my wife, Vonette. I have seen the way other Christian leaders have failed in the area of sexual purity and have brought disaster upon their ministries as a result. Even the …
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Both of your authors know what it is like to be ill. I (Bill) have been diagnosed with a progressive lung disease, while I (Henry) have suffered from Parkinson’s disease for years. For each of us, it was crucial to get an accurate diagnosis in order to begin the appropriate form of treatment for our …
Have you bought into the “all about me” attitude that’s prevalent in our culture today? Even if you haven’t done it consciously, do you sometimes act that way? Do you always want to be first in line? Are you rude behind the wheel, trying to get ahead of everyone else? Do you want to have …
Feeling angry? Is anger destroying your relationships? Do you want to change? Anger’s family of behaviors includes violence, rage, bitterness, hatred, and vengefulness. These can be replaced with forgiveness. Discover how to overcome anger in its various forms through time-tested insights that really work! Self-Test Are You Angry? The following self-evaluation quiz will help you determine …
Do you eat too much? Do you find it hard to stop after one or two drinks? Overindulging can have serious consequences, from health problems to jail time, and more. Overindulgence’s family of behaviors includes gluttony, drunkenness, drug abuse, shopaholism, and overuse of media. These can be replaced with moderation. Discover how to overcome overindulgence …
If you are conceited, vain, or self-righteous, you probably want others to know how great you are. There are different ways you can do that. Three key terms for these strategies are boasting, showing off, and selfish ambition. Boasting may come in an obvious form or it may be more subtle. If someone openly proclaims to you how much …
Are you struggling with a form of pride? We have outlined a five-step process to help you change and heal in this area of your life. Take all the time you need with each of the steps included below. Step 1: Adopt a Correct View of God When you have a distorted view of who …
John Winters took seriously his job as church board chairman. He had definite ideas about how church affairs should be run. He said that nothing but the best could be tolerated in Christian work. Once, when he felt the pastor was undercutting his efforts to maintain a high standard, John came close to an open …
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