In the fifth chapter of Luke we are told that our faith is very important to our friends. After some men carried a paralyzed friend on a mat through the streets (so that he could be healed by Jesus) they couldn’t enter the house because of the crowd, so they carried him on the roof, …
“People buy into the leader before they buy into the vision.” (John Maxwell) “Do to others as you would have them do to you.” (Luke 6:31) Keith Madison (SCORE International)
My personal guide to having a good day: Ask God for wisdom (James 1:5) Be thankful (1 Thessalonians 5:18) Notice the people around you and be kind to them. (Colossians 3:12) Serve others by elevating them above yourself. (Philippians 2:3) Seek God through His Word, prayer, through people He places in our path and in …
Coaches, don’t give up on your players. Coach them, teach them, challenge them, discipline them, motivate them and love them. But don’t ever give up on them. “The pessimist complains about the wind. The optimist expects it to change. The leader adjusts the sails.” -John Maxwell “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. …
Ships don’t sink because of the water around them; ships sink because of the water that gets in them. We must avoid the negativity that’s all around us. If we allow it inside of our our minds and hearts the negativity will cause us to sink like a stone. “Above all else, guard your heart, …
Amazing Grace, How sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me I once was lost, but now am found T’was blind but now I see. “Abounding sin is the terror of the world, but abounding grace is the hope of mankind.” – A. W. Tozer “Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with …
Ingratitude = bitterness Gratitude = happiness “Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” Ephesians 4:31-32 Keith Madison SCORE International
In his autobiography, Surprised by Joy, C.S. Lewis called his early rebellion against God the desire not to be interfered with; he wanted to call his soul his own. God loves us enough not to leave us in our own rebellion. “…the Lord your God is gracious and compassionate. He will not turn his face …
The Astros cheating scandal robs all baseball players, coaches and fans of much of the joy and excitement that comes with the beginning of spring training, as well as the college and high school baseball. I’m thankful that my sins aren’t discussed on ESPN and the MLB Network for hours, days and weeks. Instead of …
“I am a success today because I had a friend who believed in me and I didn’t want to let him down.” Abraham Lincoln Someone in our path will need encouraging today. Someone needs me and you to believe in them. “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you …