In a drawer in my dresser I have small stones from a creek, shells from a Florida vacation, and a few ancient Father’s Day cards. They aren’t worth anything to anyone else, but they are tremendously valuable to me. It’s good for us to remember that the goodwill behind the gift that is given determines …
As long as I live on this earth, I don’t think I will completely understand God’s love and His grace. I can’t fully comprehend it, but I can be thankful for it. “The Christian does not think God will love us because we are good, but that God will make us good because He loves …
Because of the cross we can be forgiven. We can forget the past sins. We can have a future of freedom. They travel lightly whom God’s grace carries. – Thomas à Kempis “Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, I strain to reach the end of the race and receive the prize …
George Washington once said, “Be courteous to all, but intimate with few.” “When you surround yourself with clowns, don’t be surprised when your life resembles a circus.”(Austin Robichaux) Do not be misled: “Bad company corrupts good character.”(1 Corinthians 15:33) Keith MadisonSCORE International
When things don’t go our way it’s very easy to fall in to the trap of negativity or even self pity. Instead, we should honestly self evaluate, identify what might be holding us back and work to improve. Then, we will be ready for the next opportunity. “One secret of success in life is for …
What counts in life? “Not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted.”(Albert Einstein) “The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love.”(2 Corinthians 5:6b) Keith MadisonSCORE international
You are not alone in your battles. James Hudson Taylor said, “All God’s giants have been weak men, who did great things for God because theyreckoned on His being with them.”(James Hudson Taylor) “The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth” (Psalm 145:18) Keith MadisonSCORE …
“Sometimes when our faith is too weak to trust God, He puts us in a place where our weakness forces us to surrender. Not to trust, but to surrender. Surrender then lays the groundwork for trust, because God always shows Himself faithful”. – Author: Wayne Stiles “But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient …
Once leaves fall off the tree, you can’t put them back on again. Once we speak a word, we cannot prevent someone hearing. Once you have acted in a choice, you can’t relive that moment again. This is why we should thank God for His grace each and every day! “Quit being paralyzed by your …
To be honest I haven’t counted, but several reliable sources tell me that God says “Do Not Fear” 365 times in the Bible. Even with these great reminders, fear still is a problem in our lives. Finances, relationships, illnesses, job insecurities and other challenges can cause fear. Our hearts become heavy with fear, but lighter …