Gerald Jamplolsky has said, “I can have peace of mind only when I forgive rather than judge.” “Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” (Colossians 3:13) “In the shadow of hurt, forgiveness feels like a decision to reward my enemy. But in …
Wise people are not always silent, but they know when to be. “The soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.” (Proverbs 15:4) Keith Madison SCORE International
Sticks in a bundle are unbreakable. Whether it’s a church, business, family or a team, if we come together as one much can be accomplished. “I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another in what you say and that there …
What we say to others makes a difference. Our words matter! “An anxious heart weighs a man down, but a kind word cheers him up.” (Proverbs 12:26) Keith Madison SCORE International
“Baseball is like church. Many attend few understand.” – Leo Durocher This is so true. Many don’t understand baseball because coaches, many times, make the game too complicated. Yogi Berra once said, “You can’t hit and think at the same time.” Theologians frequently want to make faith more complicated, as well. As a result, people …
“You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” (Jim Rohn) When our pastor shared this quote recently, I couldn’t help but think, “if Jesus was one of the five people I spent most of my time with, how would I be different?” The answer is: 1. I would be …
In Revelation 12:10, Satan is called “the accuser.” As long as we walk on this earth this enemy of man is accusing us with lies and with sins that have already been forgiven and forgotten by God. The accuser wants us to be discouraged, beaten down. He wants us to quit praying, stop worshipping and …
“Don’t feel bad if people remember you only when they need you. Feel privileged that you are like a candle that comes to their mind when there is darkness.” (anonymous) “God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue …
The next job, the next house, the next car aren’t necessarily bad things to think about, but they won’t give us lasting peace or joy. They are only temporary milestones we award ourselves with as a result of hard work or good credit. Elisabeth Elliott said, “The secret is Christ in me, not me in …
I once heard it said that every real conversation begins with someone who’s willing to listen. “My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.” (James 1:19) Keith Madison SCORE International