I’m a “list guy.” I feel more productive if I check accomplishments off my list throughout the day. Here’s a list I should make everyday:1. Pray often (even if it’s a 15 second prayer before an important phone call).2. Seek wisdom from God (James 1:5).3. Be thankful often (I’m happier when I’m thankful). “The Lord […]
Many of the quotes and verses I share with you each morning are challenges and encouraging thoughts I have from my quiet time. This morning it is from the “verse of the day” in the Bible App: “Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.”(Colossians 4:2) There are three important things that I see in […]
Two good thoughts to start our day! “God will meet you where you are in order to take you where He wants you to go.” (Tony Evans) “Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, […]
Yesterday, I had a lengthy conversation with a Hall of Fame coach about ethics and recent NCAA legislation. His comments reminded me of the following quote by G.K. Chesterton: “To have a right to do a thing is not at all the same as to be right in doing it.” “Do to others as you […]
Recently I’ve been receiving reports in my inbox from a company concerning my reputation. I didn’t sign up for it and I’ve already unsubscribed once, but I continue to receive their notifications. The message usually says, “We have received one damaging notification concerning your reputation profile.” My thought is usually, “you mean you’ve only found […]
People know of your faith not by the church you go to or by what you say. They know your faith by the way you love people. If your “neighbor” is hard to love, start by loving him in very small ways, then watch God grow your love over time. Love is an action word. […]
Have you ever run through a wooded area with undergrowth or a field that has not been tended for several years? If you have, you know that you stumble, trip and get tangled up in briars, roots and vines. That’s what sin does to us in our journey with Christ. I’m speaking, unfortunately, from experience. […]
It removes stress It builds positive relationships It vastly improves your team, organization, business and family It pleases God What is this magic formula? PUT OTHERS FIRST. When we put others first, we have purpose instead of selfish ambition. “Above all the grace and the gifts that Christ gives to his beloved is that of […]
God loves us. He wants to help, guide, encourage, teach and listen to our needs. He wants to give wisdom. He wants to give our weary souls peace and rest. He wants to spend time with us and He wants us to open our hearts so that He can bless us. “God loves each one […]
Don’t allow disappointments and distractions prevent you from being who God wants you to be. The same God who helped you and was with you on the mountain top is also with you in the valley. “(God) gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.”(Isaiah 40:29) Keith MadisonSCORE International