When we place too much trust in man, we will ultimately be disappointed. We need to trust in God. He is the same yesterday, today and forever. Life and people will let you down, God never will. “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. …
One of the keys to success in life is to pursue excellence and forgive easily. That means forgiving yourself as well as others. “Forgiveness is not an occasional act; it is a permanent attitude.”—Marin Luther King Jr. Jesus knows a thing or two about forgiveness: “Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many …
It is always good to start our day in the Word of God. Each morning we need to be reminded of His unfailing love, His wisdom, and His faithfulness. “Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for …
“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love.”1 Corinthians 16:13-14 My takeaway: Keith MadisonSCORE InternationalCoachKeithMadison.com
Sometimes we become so familiar, almost desensitized, to God. We need to be reminded of His power, might, mercy and love. He is the Creator. He knows everything about us because we are His children. Yes, you are the apple of His eye. “His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly …
MOUND VISIT When we find ourselves in constant search for contentment, we’re not looking in the right place. Searching for contentment apart from God usually leads to sin. True peace is found only in Christ. “Sin causes us to look horizontally for what can only ever be found vertically.” (Paul David Tripp) Jesus said: “Peace …
“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) The athleticism, the brilliant mind, the creativity, and great hand-eye coordination are all gifts from God. We can hone the skills He gave us, but we should never boast as …
MOUND VISIT When we enter a dark time in our life, a time of hospital rooms, meetings with doctors and uncertainties, it is not dark to our God. When life becomes too heavy to handle on your own, God will carry your burden and give you the wisdom to navigate the circumstances. God has no …
We may never totally understand the mysteries of the universe or the human mind, but we can trust the One who created it all. “He reveals deep and hidden things; He knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with Him.”(Daniel 2:22) “The wisdom of the world, while in many cases very valuable, is most …
So many people live their lives in doubt, disappointment, disillusionment and, in the end, find only emptiness. Those people (I was once one of them) never discover that their life isn’t about them, it’s about the One who created us. Once we discover that we can live for a greater purpose, our lives become more …