In the Dan Fogelberg song from the lates 70’s, “Heart Hotels,” he compares his heart to a lonely hotel in need of cleaning and repair: “Well there’s too many windows in this old hotel And rooms filled with reckless pride” Many times the wear and tear of pride keeps us from freedom and peace God […]
During my numerous trips to the Dominican Republic I have noticed each time that the joy of the people there either equals or surpasses ours here in the States…especially the children. They sometimes have no shoes, but they have smiles. They may only eat one meal per day but they play with enthusiasm I rarely […]
People always need to hear words of affirmation: ..you’ve really improved in this area ..I’m thankful you are on my team (that you’re my wife, that your my daughter, that you’re my son, that you’re on my staff, that I work with you) ..I couldn’t have accomplished this without you ..I believe in you You […]
Whatever challenge, obstacle or heartbreak you face today, you don’t have to face it alone. “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” (Psalms 46:1) ****Remember, if you would like to be a part of our first “Virtual Mound Visit” at 11:00 EST this morning, you can access by: @scorecoach 81010 Or […]
What we think about has a great deal to do with whether we succeed or fail in our careers, our marriages and with the way we live our lives. Whatever we allow our minds to dwell on shapes who we are. Spending time in Gods Word and with people who encourage us is the key […]
Michael or LaBron? Manning or Brady? Trout or Mays? Who is the greatest? Jesus’ disciples asked him a question that seemed important at the time. But Jesus many times threw a curve with his answers. “At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who, then, is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” […]
As I listened to a sermon many years ago, I was continually thinking of an individual that I wish could have been there to hear the sermon. Afterward, I told our pastor, “that was a great message, I wish my friend could have been here to hear it.” My pastor looked me in the eye […]
My dad was in the hospital. It would be his last stay there. He had a disease called Lewy Body dementia. He also had rheumatoid arthritis, pneumonia and congestive heart failure. It may have been the last time I was alone with him. The dementia didn’t speak this time, my dad spoke. I held his […]
A few weeks ago, Scott Nickel shared this quote by William D. Brown: “Failure is an event; it’s never a person.” Instead of wallowing in self-pity, God wants us to learn from our failures, change, grow and seek wisdom and strength from Him. “My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength […]
No matter what you face today, God is working on your behalf. “…Jesus said to them, “My Father is always at his work to this very day, and I too am working.”” (John 5:17) “Praise be to the Lord, to God our Savior, who daily bears our burdens.” (Psalms 68:19) Keith Madison SCORE International