I am thankful for friends. If you haven’t already done so, I encourage you to seek and develop friendships with people: *who have wisdom *who will encourage you in your faith journey *you can trust *who will hold you accountable and speak truth to you even when it hurts *who make you laugh “Walk with …
Some receiving this text have, or have had, fathers who protected you, loved you, taught you and provided for you. Others were not blessed in this way. That first commandment with promise, “Honor your father and mother” (Ephesians 6:2) is easier for some than others. This morning, I’m thankful for those who find it easy …
Sometimes we hear great and profound statements so often that we become desensitized to them. Many years ago, I met a professional soccer player from Ireland who grew up without having the privilege of going to church, except for weddings and funerals. When he moved to America, a friend of his loaned him his car. …
Looking back on my life, there were times that I was determined to go my own way, only to hit a dead end and try to find my way once again. The times in my life that I have submitted to God”s will…those are the times of understanding and peace. “Submission is not about authority …
God is very close to us even when we “feel” as if He is very, very far away. Rejection, abandonment, betrayal, bad news from your doctor, the passing of a loved one, disappointment, humiliation or succumbing to temptation all make us feel distant from God. King David experienced all of the above, and more. Hear …
What are your plans today? Whether it’s meeting with clients, coaching, working camp, competing on the field against an opponent, or serving others in some way, I have an important reminder for you; we are supposed to work at it as if it were a calling instead of “just another day” on the field or …
Whenever possible, it’s important to surround ourselves with people who: 1. Tell you the truth, even when it might be a little uncomfortable 2. Encourage you and believe in you 3. Cause you to LAUGH and be CHEERFUL! “A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.” (Proverbs 17:22) Keith …
Grace is a word that’s easy to say but it’s very hard to understand. When I really try to grasp the meaning of the word and what it means to my spiritual journey, I’m overwhelmed. To even come close to understanding the concept of grace, we must first see clearly who we are. “We all, …
If we continue to seek fulfillment with possessions, power or achievements we will be empty instead of fulfilled. Author C.S. Lewis once said, “A man whose hands are full of parcels can’t receive a gift.” “….because of the surpassing grace God has given you. Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!” (2 Corinthians 9:14-15)
Grace. “You are loved by your Maker not because you try to please Him and succeed, or fail to please Him and apologize, but because He wants to be your Father.” (Max Lucado) “He has made us accepted in the beloved.” (Ephesians 1:6 KJV)