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 …
Many of the quotes and verses I share with you each morning are challenges and encouraging thoughts I have from my quiet time. This morning it is from the “verse of the day” in the Bible App: “Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.”(Colossians 4:2) There are three important things that I see in …
Two good thoughts to start our day! “God will meet you where you are in order to take you where He wants you to go.” (Tony Evans) “Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, …
Yesterday, I had a lengthy conversation with a Hall of Fame coach about ethics and recent NCAA legislation. His comments reminded me of the following quote by G.K. Chesterton: “To have a right to do a thing is not at all the same as to be right in doing it.” “Do to others as you …
Recently I’ve been receiving reports in my inbox from a company concerning my reputation. I didn’t sign up for it and I’ve already unsubscribed once, but I continue to receive their notifications. The message usually says, “We have received one damaging notification concerning your reputation profile.” My thought is usually, “you mean you’ve only found …
People know of your faith not by the church you go to or by what you say. They know your faith by the way you love people. If your “neighbor” is hard to love, start by loving him in very small ways, then watch God grow your love over time. Love is an action word. …
Have you ever run through a wooded area with undergrowth or a field that has not been tended for several years? If you have, you know that you stumble, trip and get tangled up in briars, roots and vines. That’s what sin does to us in our journey with Christ. I’m speaking, unfortunately, from experience. …