As a coach I heard my fair share of criticism. To be honest, there were times that it occupied way too much space in my mind and heart. It was painful. It was also distracting. Harboring negative thoughts did not help my pursuit of positive goals. I had to shake them off as a dog …
Have you ever been faced with a challenge that is so overwhelming that you have no idea how you will get through it? So did King Jehoshaphat… King Jehoshaphat faced a vast army and it was obvious that his army and nation would be overtaken. He simply prayed, “We do not know what to do, …
As leaders we may have the right words to say and a great plan, but it may be the way we act that gets in the way of reaching our goals. Do we talk to people or talk down to them? Do we ask more of people than we are willing to give? Are we …
Amazing grace, how sweet the sound… “The person who is comfortable in his own righteousness hasn’t understood grace, and the person who is unimpressed by God’s grace hasn’t really understood his sin.”(Paul David Tripp) “In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace”(Ephesians 1:7) …
Athletes who play for great coaches will reflect the attitudes and philosophies that will identify them with the coach. These attributes will usually stay with the players for a lifetime. It’s the same with those who closely follow Christ. Listen to what Paul says about the way we should be identified easily as a Christ …
Satan says, “look at your sin.”God says, “look at my Son.” “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus,”Romans 8:1 Keith MadisonSCORE International
You have power. You will use that power today (probably unknowingly) to bring life or death. You will use the power of words to encourage and bring life or discourage with the risk of damaging someone’s spirit and, perhaps, killing the influence you have.Today, speak words of truth, words of wisdom and words of encouragement. …
Be encouraged in this truth today: God is for you and not against you. He loves you unconditionally. “Always, everywhere God is present, and always He seeks to discover Himself to each one.” (A.W. Tower) “When hard pressed, I cried to the Lord; he brought me into a spacious place. The Lord is with me; …
I’m reading a book about the four or five decades in America prior to the Civil War. One thing that’s really standing out is that some of our greatest statesmen made hundreds of long, eloquent speeches, but the author mentions nothing about the prayer life of these men. It’s no wonder America shed so much …
I’m a “list guy.” I feel more productive if I check accomplishments off my list throughout the day. Here’s a list I should make everyday:1. Pray often (even if it’s a 15 second prayer before an important phone call).2. Seek wisdom from God (James 1:5).3. Be thankful often (I’m happier when I’m thankful). “The Lord …