The Sacrifice: Sometimes I think about our life journey as a base runner getting on first, then trying to make it home against a formidable opponent. The pitcher tries to hold you on at first base. He tries to pick you off, multiple times, to prevent you from advancing. Then, the Coach asks for a …
The Flesh and the Spirit: The more time we spend resting in God and abiding with Him, the harder it is for the mind to be governed by the flesh. “The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace.”(Romans 8:6) “You are never left alone …
You Are Enough: If we are willing to follow Jesus, and walk close with Him, He can use each one of us. God excels at taking ordinary people and doing extraordinary things. “When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished and they took …
Grace: In the story of the Lost Son (Prodigal Son), Jesus tells us that the lost son’s father ran to his son and celebrated his return. The boy’s father symbolizes our Heavenly Father. When we turn away from a selfish life and approach God the Father, He runs to us and celebrates! “Who is a …
Leadership: Do you lead from rules or from love? “Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.”(1 Peter 4:8) Above all… Keith Madisonscorebaseball.org(859)230-0580CoachKeithMadison.com Coaching with Purposehttps://coachkeithmadison.com/coaching-with-purpose/
A New Thing: Do you ever feel guilt about the past? I do. Do you ever wish you had done more with your life? I have. Do you ever feel like you are wondering in the desert, lost? Me too. But that’s not where God wants us to be. He wants to be with us …
Gratitude: Want to have a good day? Throughout the day offer thanks to God. Thank Him for the gift of salvation. Thank Him for answering prayers. Thank Him for the beauty all around us. Thank Him for always being with us, even during times of heartbreak. I’m happier when I’m thankful! “I will give thanks …
Life and Peace: Greed, selfishness, lust, pride…these are emotions governed by the flesh. We should daily invite the Holy Spirit to govern our minds. That’s how we live the abundant life and have peace. “The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace.”(Romans 8:6) “Religion …
Are We Coachable? Coaches share a lot of knowledge with athletes. Many times a player will look at the coach, nod their heads in agreement, then go out on the field or court and do just the opposite of the coaches instructions. As Christians, we are the same way at times. We read the Word …
Love: “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 it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’” (Matthew 22:36-39) “Above all, love each …