It’s hard to “wrap my head around” the mercy God extends to us. He took our sin and our shame on the cross with Him. Forgiveness, mercy, peace and heaven is ours because of the price Jesus, the son of God, paid for us on a cruel cross. We don’t have to earn it. It’s …
I was challenged and encouraged by this statement from Mike Linch in this morning’s Scouts and Coaches Bible Study; “Prayer is not about what we get. It’s about who we become.” “When we work, we work. When we pray, God works.” (Unknown) “Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at …
Many times in my life, when talking about someone, I have said, “he has a good heart.” Isn’t it a pleasure to be around a good hearted person! One thing I know, when goodness goes in to our hearts, it will eventually overflow for others to see. “For out of the overflow of the heart, …
When a coach stands in front of their team, there are at least five things each player wants to hear:1. This information will make me a better player.2. This will help me to be more confident.3. He believes in me.4. He will not let me go unnoticed and I am not alone.5. He cares about …
When was the last time you were overflowing with thankfulness? In order to experience this joy, it takes a pause in our life. Perhaps we need to be intentional about being thankful. Thank God for family and the friends in your life. Thank God for the beauty He has given us. Thank Him for the …
The writer of Ecclesiastes made this profound statement: “He has set eternity in the human heart…” Paul David Tripp says that we are “hardwired” for eternity. Believers understand that our world was created perfectly, but because of sin it is now broken. We pray and work to make the brokenness better. But we also, deep …
Recently I heard someone say, “If you are climbing the ladder of success, make sure your ladder is leaning on the right wall.” What is the name of the wall your ladder is leaning on? Is it pride, selfishness, glory, wealth or more “toys?” Or is your ladder leaning on a wall titled selflessness, team, …
It has often been said that Christians are a work in progress. I’ve never met a perfect one. We all have battles, doubts and fears. We all experience times of weakness. We all need Jesus. Perhaps that is why God inspired Paul to write, “But He said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, …
“One of them, an expert in the law, tested him with this question: “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” Jesus replied: “ ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like …
If thanksgiving isn’t a part of our daily lives, we are missing out on many blessings. Being thankful is a way that we can worship throughout the day, every day. When I let other things get in the way of thankfulness , my day just isn’t as rewarding. Slow down. Count your blessings. “When it …