This past weekend was one of the most rewarding weekends of my life.  It all started with my birthday on Friday.  I turned the big 40.  Its true and I am no longer in denial—I’m getting older but I felt special the entire day.

Jesus told His followers to pray and in Act 13 we see why. The power of God shows up when we pray. That is enough to motivate me to make prayer a consistent discipline in my life.

Before leaving the topic of gossip I would be remiss if I didn’t share my strategy for avoiding it.  The most important thing to be aware of when it comes to gossip is myself.  I am the main catalyst for propagating harmful talk.

I hate gossip!  It is so far from the character of God and it breaks my heart to see His people participate in it.  James says it sets the whole course of a persons life on fire and the fire originates in hell.

How do you keep yourself full of joy.  Well according to a guy who is locked up in prison the key is unity.
Philippians 2:2 then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose.