Do you take things for granted or take them with gratitude? Someone once said, “if the only prayer you prayed was ‘thank you,’ that would be enough.” “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, WITH THANKSGIVING, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends […]
Jesus goes out of His way to rescue those who are lost…the Samaritan woman at the well in a land Jews dared not travel through … the tax collector from his booth, and another one from a tree. He saved a woman from evil men hurling stones and also a thief on a cross. Two […]
God loves you, even when you feel alone, burdened or guilty. God wants to help us. He wants us to turn to Him when we feel alone, overwhelmed or ashamed. We cannot earn this grace, but we can receive it. He paid for it all on the cross. He wants us to have peace, rest […]
What we think shapes who we are. During the pandemic, many of us have had more time to think than usual. If we have poured in to scripture, we are most likely having a richer and deeper relationship with Christ. If we have watched the news more than 30-60 minutes each day, we are probably […]
It’s easy for fans to say about a team, “they’re losers. They will never be any good.” With social media it’s easy for people to “be the expert” without the knowledge, skills and training. But coaches and players have goals, dreams and opportunities to let go of failures and begin each day and to play […]
“For we live by faith, not by sight.”(2 Corinthians 5:7) Paul wrote these words over two thousand years ago. If he had lived by sight, we would most likely never heard of him. But because of his great faith, his teachings are talked about in churches all over the world, great cathedrals are named for […]
When you play or coach baseball for many years, you have an opportunity to hear our National Anthem thousands of times. When I was a minor league player, I would hear it about 140 times each year. The two years I played in Canada I heard two National Anthems before each game. As a college […]
Many times I’ve talked about the power of believing in people who play for you or work for you…also people in your family. It is one of the most underused tools in every leaders tool box. I am blessed. I can rattle off names of teachers, coaches and administrators who believed in me. I’m sure […]
Recently, it seems that most things I write or teach is like looking in a mirror. And, while looking in the mirror, I’m saying to myself “this is for those you are encouraging, but it’s also for you…especially for you!” John MacArthur has said, “Grace does not grant us permission to live in the flesh; […]
Life’s journey can be challenging at different times in various ways. It’s critical to remember that we’re never alone. You have a compassionate Father who is with you every step of the way…even in death. So, the only surrender should be to His will. “Perseverance is not a long race; it is many short races […]