As long as we place our identity in what we do, who we spend time with, and what we own, we can never be completely who God created us to be. We believers should place our identity in Christ who died and was resurrected so that we can live. “God doesn’t see as man sees. …
Keep in Step. THIS👇“I don’t want the world to define God for me. I want the Holy Spirit to reveal God to me.”(Aiden Wilson Tozer) A prayer that I should pray every day is “Lord, help me to be led by your Spirit and not by my selfish desires that lead to sin.” “Since we …
Coaches seem to be in conflict with officials; sometimes even with the opposing coach and the fans. Coaching (and many other professions) seem to attract conflict. It’s a competitive world! What prevents us from living and working in peace? Could it be pride? The closer we truly walk with Jesus, the more humbly we walk. …
Growing. If we want to be men and women of character and wisdom, we need to grow in steady increments through the reading of God’s Word. We should pray as we read, asking God to show us how His Word applies to our own lives. He will reveal our character and our opportunities to grow. …
How to Win When We Lose. Where do we turn when we lose in life. We lose games, we lose players, we lose business deals, we lose key employees, and even our marriage, or a loved one to eternity? These are times we can find no peace, no comfort, no wisdom unless we turn to …
Serve Well. “No one is useless in this world who lightens the burden of it to anyone else.” — Charles Dickens There are people who devote their lives to helping others. I think of nurses, doctors, EMT’s, missionaries, social workers andmany more. Even if we don’t work in those fields, we can donate food and …
Actions Speak Louder than Words. Some things are better caught than taught. A couple of months ago my mother passed on to be with Jesus. As a small boy, I remember hearing and seeing her pray humbly on her knees for her children when she thought no one was listening but God. I was only …
Jesus died so that we can live. “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”(Romans 5:8) In Matthew 21:31, Jesus says this:“Truly I tell you, the tax collectors and the prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God ahead of you.” Why would He say …
Grace through Faith. It is not about how good we can be each day, or about how much righteousness we have. No one has ever told me just how good I need to be to live in eternity with God. No, it’s all about God’s grace and the righteousness of Christ. “For it is by …
Authenticity. People are looking for authenticity. They want to know if our faith is real and if we can be trusted. None of us are perfect, but walking with Jesus daily will help keep us trustworthy and real so that others will be drawn to Him. “Let everyone see that you are considerate in all …