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 …
As a grandfather, it gives me so much joy to hear from my sons and my grandchildren. As a former coach, it also gives me joy to hear from my former players. As happy as I am when I see them or get a call from them, it’s nothing compared to the joy God has …
Most of us will never have a conversation with a king or a president. But the King of kings and Lord of lords wants to be with us! When we sense His knocking at the door of our hearts, the appropriate thing to say is “welcome, I am honored that you would want to be …
Psalm 90 is a beautifully written chapter, the oldest of the Psalms and written by Moses. If you skim the chapter, it’s about the brevity of life and the overall condition of mankind. But, don’t miss the beginning and the end! ”Lord, you have been our dwelling place throughout all generations. Before the mountains were …