I believe many of the ideas and dreams we have are inspiration from God. Enemies of our dreams are: 1. Discouragement (this can come from within, but it can also come from the most unlikely of sources…those close to us. Friends and family may be well-meaning….they may want to protect us from failing) 2. Procrastination […]
Each one of us will most likely have an opportunity today to make someone else’s life a little better…just a little brighter. There are people in you work space, on your staff or on your team who may be going through serious challenges; it could be an abuse, rejection, illness, depression or grief. We can, […]
You can never go wrong if you approach God. Questions? Approach God. Doubts? Approach God. Guilt? Approach God. Health challenges? Approach God. Decisions? Approach God. Mentally and emotionally exhausted? Approach God. Wronged? Approach God. “Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help […]
“Is prayer your steering wheel or your spare tire?” (Corrie Ten Boom) If we communicate with God often during the mundane, we will feel more comfortable reaching out to Him during a crisis. He always wants to hear from us and He’s always available. Short prayers of gratitude are pleasing to His ears. Sincere, brief […]
As a coach, I seemed to have a better relationship with the players I made an effort to communicate with. And, the ones who chose to communicate with me, I always had a meaningful relationship with them. It’s no different than our relationship with our spouses, children…and God. The more time I spend in conversation […]
When we fail, instead of allowing shame to cause us walk away from God, we should turn and walk toward Him. Then, like the father of the Prodigal Son, God will run to us! (Luke 15:11-32) “When times of trouble arrive – even trouble we bring on ourselves – we must turn to God and […]
Educated, Uneducated. God loves you. Common laborer, CEO. God loves you. First Grade Student, College Professor. God loves you. Success, Failure. God loves you. Coach, Umpire. God loves you. “God doesn’t love us because of who we are. God loves us because of who He is.” “…being confident of this, that He who began a […]
God wants to work in and through us. He wants to be invited to our meetings, appointments, challenges and victories. Pray…invite Him to guide your steps today. Ask Him to give you wisdom, discernment and patience. Ask Him to help you to be a good listener. Ask Him to give you strength. When I invite […]
Alexa. iTunes. Television. Radio. YouTube. iPad. iPhone. internet. Google. Twitter. I enjoy all of these inventions and devices. But if I’m not careful, if I’m not disciplined, I will let the noise and clutter crowd out peace, wisdom and even the direction I should go in my life. I need a quiet time and a […]
In a few months, through SCORE International, we will be in the Dominican Republic conducting free baseball clinics and sharing our faith with 5-6,000 kids. They will ask us for water, food, hats, gloves, shoes, baseballs, etc. We will give what we have to the ones we feel have the greatest need. What we will […]