Great leaders expect excellence from those they lead. Leaders should also exude excellence in character and wisdom. Leaders who serve and walk closely to Jesus, the greatest servant-leader of all time, will live and exude excellence. “Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run …
The world and our nation is changing right before our eyes. We can either be discouraged or we can be faithful. We must remain in Christ and trust Him for today and for our future.Remain. “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear …
If you are going through a challenging time, it’s OK to ask for help. We have assistance available to us that will help us against any opponent or challenge; it is the Spirit of God. Read what Paul told his young protege, Timothy: “For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but …
We shouldn’t confuse God with life. Webster defines God as “a being in perfect power, goodness, and wisdom, who is worshipped as the ruler and creator of the universe.” Life can deal cruel blows at times, but God wants to help us through the struggles of life. Though our feelings come and go, God’s love …
We have all faced struggles that at the time feel overwhelming. Many times pride prevents us for asking for help. This life journey is a team sport. We will not win by going it alone. We need to share these struggles with a few prayerful people who have godly wisdom. Then (this is the hard …
There are some struggles in life that we can’t fix. We want to, but the burden is just too heavy to carry. We are competitors, leaders, parents, role models and normally pretty much in control. But, then again, we really are not in control. If you haven’t experienced a burden too heavy to carry, you …
I hear it every day from friends, family and on social media; “Our country is in a mess. We are so divided.” We have brilliant minds from Yale, Harvard, M.I.T. and Stanford, so why are we struggling so? Why can’t these gifted people fix our problems? Could it be that we are looking for knowledge …
“Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.”John 15:13 “The legacy of brave men and women who have fought and died for their country is the freedom we enjoy as Americans.” – Lucian Adams, Medal of Honor recipient I thank God this morning for the many who gave …
Yesterday I was talking to a friend who is 85 years old. He ran for political office when he was a young man. He lost. He was broke, heavily in debt, had no job and was disappointed, to say the least. Soon afterward he started a small business that he loved. A few years before …
Conversation is important in enhancing any relationship. Prayer is an honest conversation with God. And, listening is crucial in having a real conversation. “God speaks in the silence of the heart. Listening is the beginning of prayer.” – Mother Teresa “The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on …