I am going to confess something…I have to really work at being positive. I am not a naturally-optimistic person; as a matter of fact, I lean toward pessimism more times than not. So for me to stay positive requires a lot of effort on my part.

I know most of you who are reading this do not have this issue (did I mention that I am sarcastic as well); but I have learned that being and staying positive really is a choice that we make about the everyday decisions in life. I have studied various causes for pessimism and they …

The closer we get to the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ the more discouraging the world around us becomes. As believers we are subject, like never before, to assaults and attacks by the enemy. One of the greatest tools in his arsenal is the weapon of discouragement. I see it more and more, people are overwhelmed with decisions, mistakes, regrets, and failures.  It is hard to endure such turmoil; it is harder still to endure it alone.

Perhaps you know someone who is discouraged at this very hour. You can be the difference maker in them getting victory in …