We don’t stop growing in our teens. We may stop growing physically, but intellectually and spiritually we grow pretty much as long as we want to. In order to grow, we must develop the skill of listening. “Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply.” –Stephen […]
If we want to be men and women of character, truly exude integrity and trustworthiness, serve others while at the same time possessing wisdom and joy….then walk close to God. Read His Word. Communicate with Him often. The closer you are to God, the more He will rub off on you. “So I say, walk […]
As a coach I heard my fair share of criticism. To be honest, there were times that it occupied way too much space in my mind and heart. It was painful. It was also distracting. Harboring negative thoughts did not help my pursuit of positive goals. I had to shake them off as a dog […]
Have you ever been faced with a challenge that is so overwhelming that you have no idea how you will get through it? So did King Jehoshaphat… King Jehoshaphat faced a vast army and it was obvious that his army and nation would be overtaken. He simply prayed, “We do not know what to do, […]
As leaders we may have the right words to say and a great plan, but it may be the way we act that gets in the way of reaching our goals. Do we talk to people or talk down to them? Do we ask more of people than we are willing to give? Are we […]
Amazing grace, how sweet the sound… “The person who is comfortable in his own righteousness hasn’t understood grace, and the person who is unimpressed by God’s grace hasn’t really understood his sin.”(Paul David Tripp) “In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace”(Ephesians 1:7) […]
Athletes who play for great coaches will reflect the attitudes and philosophies that will identify them with the coach. These attributes will usually stay with the players for a lifetime. It’s the same with those who closely follow Christ. Listen to what Paul says about the way we should be identified easily as a Christ […]
Satan says, “look at your sin.”God says, “look at my Son.” “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus,”Romans 8:1 Keith MadisonSCORE International
You have power. You will use that power today (probably unknowingly) to bring life or death. You will use the power of words to encourage and bring life or discourage with the risk of damaging someone’s spirit and, perhaps, killing the influence you have.Today, speak words of truth, words of wisdom and words of encouragement. […]
Be encouraged in this truth today: God is for you and not against you. He loves you unconditionally. “Always, everywhere God is present, and always He seeks to discover Himself to each one.” (A.W. Tower) “When hard pressed, I cried to the Lord; he brought me into a spacious place. The Lord is with me; […]