When I seek my identity horizontally I am always left wanting. Comparison has always been an enemy of individuals, but with social media it may be the biggest enemy of all. When I seek my identity vertically, I understand that God knows my every weakness, my failures and on my worst day He loves me …
Way back in my playing days, I had a minor league manager who never once encouraged me. I want to believe that it was not that he didn’t want to encourage me, I just don’t think he knew how. Someone in your path today needs to be encouraged. How do I know that? We all …
Have you ever questioned God? I have. Why did this happen to her? Why would You allow Him to do that?The truth is that God knows the condition of the world full well. And, He can see what’s ahead. He grieves over man’s bad choices and walks with us and holds our hands when we …
My mother used to make blackberry jam. She would send us to the fence rows and overgrown gullies to find as many plump, ripe blackberries as possible. She would then put her magic touch on the process making jam, then can them, seal them and store them to eat with hot biscuits all winter. Good …
2 Corinthians 5:21 has become a powerful Bible verse in my life. It’s a verse that helps me to clearly see the Gospel. It helps me to see Truth. It’s the great exchange! Jesus took our sins with him on the cross and then offers us His righteousness. For me, that is powerful! “God made …
There are many challenges in our lives; some real, some imagined. God will help us, if we ask, when life takes a wrong turn. We need to help ourselves when we worry about things that may or may not ever happen. Jesus said: ”Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God ; …
In our relationship with Christ, we sometimes think that if we aren’t doing something productive, we aren’t really serving Him. Take the time to read about Mary and Martha in Luke 10:38-42. Jesus wants our presence more than our productivity. “Anything that can be done in anxiety can be done far better in peace.”(Dallas Willard) …
In order to have more positivity in your life … more peace, productivity, wisdom and courage, we need to make room for more Jesus in our life. Jesus will help us navigate the bumps in the journey of our lives! Jesus said: ”I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me …
The ABCA had a tremendous convention in Dallas these past few days. Over 7,000 coaches attended from all 50 states and several foreign countries. It was a good time. In my busyness of board meetings and meetings with old and new friends, I missed my time in the Word and “breathing in” God’s peace. Mike …
My only New Year’s resolution is to extend more grace to others. After all, God has extended grace upon grace to me throughout my entire life. As a part of this grace, is for me to be more tolerant of other’s faults and more forgiving when I’m wronged. When I point a finger, may it …