I’m happier when I’m thankful! Ball State head baseball coach and good friend Rich Maloney shared this quote yesterday.“For those who expect everything, there are many curses.For those who appreciate everything, there are many blessings.”(James Clear) “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to …
Paul David Tripp once said, “His love for you is never a result of your character; it is a clear demonstration of His.” “Grace teaches us that God loves because of who God is, not because of who we are.”(Phillip Brooks) “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not …
Last Friday, my 12 year old grandson wanted to interview me on video for a class project. The questions centered around my testimony, my favorite Bible verse and how this has shaped me into who I am today. What a blessing it was to have this special opportunity to share my story with one of …
GOOD FRIDAY Even while gasping for breath, the blood flowing out of His body and the tortuous pain He suffered, Jesus said this to a remorseful thief and sinner, “This day you will be with me in Paradise.” His grace and His love are truly amazing… Acceptance and gratitude our inadequate but only response. “We …
If we profess faith in Christ, people observe us…the effort we give, the way we treat others (especially those closest to us), the words we speak, the quality of our work and the attitude of our hearts. Be excellent in all you do. “The Christian shoemaker does his duty not by putting little crosses on …
“If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal.”(1 Corinthians 13:1) “The acid test of your discipleship isn’t the extent of your knowledge, but the depth of your love.”(Stephen Foster) “A new command I give you: Love one …
The world’s peace is the absence of stress. The peace of Christ is His presence through the power of the Holy Spirit. “No one can have the peace of God until they are at peace with God.” Jack Wellman Jesus comforted His disciples before going to the cross saying… “Peace I leave with you; my …
John Maxwell recently said, “we live in an age of tolerance where protecting feelings is more highly valued than proclaiming the truth.” Most of us agree that deliberately hurting another’s feelings is a terrible thing, but being fearful of sharing truth with them is far worse. “In matters of fashion, swim with the current. In …
During lunch with a couple of friends earlier this week, one of them asked the question, “what are you doing now that will help you finish strong?” It was a sobering question and one that I’ve been thinking about since Tuesday. The good news is: “You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you …
In order to be an effective leader we must: SAY THE RIGHT WORDS AT THE RIGHT TIME. How do we do this?We ask God for wisdom prior to every meeting or presentation. “If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given …