“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.”(James 1:17) God does not change when we change. Our moods and feelings often change like “shifting shadows.”God remains compassionate, consistent, powerful and altogether good and Holy during any situation we go […]
The Apostle Paul would have been a great coach. He never let those he wrote to be allowed to feel sorry for themselves! Instead, he gave them great instructions. He encouraged them. Who can we encourage today? “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.”(Romans 12:12) “Faith has to do with things that […]
“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. His love endures forever.”(Psalms 136:1) Forever is a long time. I’m thankful that we will always be showered with God’s love. Not in darkness but in light. Not in hate but in His perfect and unconditional love. For those who follow Christ, Thanksgiving is not over. […]
We are never alone. There are no challenges too big for God. He is with us in illness, pain, broken relationships and grief. He is with us. “Surely God is my help; the Lord is the one who sustains me.”(Psalms 54:4) “God, Who is everywhere, never leaves us. Yet He seems sometimes to be present, […]
Happy Thanksgiving to you! “Thanks are the highest form of thought.” —Gilbert K. Chesterton “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.”(Colossians 3:15) Keith MadisonSCORE international
Your words have power. Use them today to build people up; not with flattery but with genuine encouragement. One of the most powerful gifts you can give someone is the gift of believing in them. “May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, Lord, my Rock […]
Life can be hard, but we serve a God who is bigger than our problems. And He wants us to walk with Him. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”(Psalms 46:1) “The next time you find yourself alone in a dark alley facing the undeniables of life, don’t cover them with […]
This would be a good day to encourage someone you work with, or someone you coach…or someone you live with. “Good words are worth much, and cost little.”-George Herbert “May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had…”(Romans 15:5) Keith MadisonSCORE International
When I hear someone referred to as a “good Christian” my mind may wonder to Peter, David and Moses. All of these men failed miserably, at times. For me, this points to Peters famous words in 1 Peter 4:8: “Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.” “for all […]
“The circumstances we ask God to CHANGE are often the circumstances God is using to CHANGE US.”(Mark Batterson) “The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.”(2 Peter 3:9) Friday prayer: “Father help us […]