Know what God has called you to do. Do what God has called you to do. Then, work at it with all your heart. “Success is not what you have done compared to what others have done. Success is what you have done compared to what you were supposed to do.” -Tony Evans “Am I …
Our biggest need in life is not a better job, a bigger house, more friends, a better physique or a new car. Our biggest need is a fully restored relationship with God. “His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his …
During the past eighteen months my wife, Sharon, has been through two separate major health crisis. It seems that many of our friends and family members have faced tough challenges, as well. As believers, we know that we are not alone. We know that He can use any trial for a greater purpose. “In grace, …
Many times the hard work we put in to pursuing one dream leads to another that’s far better suited for your future…for your eternity. “Don’t put limits on yourself. Not every dream will come true, and not every dream is from God. But when your dreams connect with God’s plans, you’ll find open doors that …
No matter what you are going through today, there is grace enough for you. “Through many dangers, toils and snaresWe have already come‘Twas grace has brought us safe thus farAnd grace will lead us home”-John Newton “Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace …
We don’t stop growing in our teens. We may stop growing physically, but intellectually and spiritually we grow pretty much as long as we want to. In order to grow, we must develop the skill of listening. “Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply.” –Stephen …
If we want to be men and women of character, truly exude integrity and trustworthiness, serve others while at the same time possessing wisdom and joy….then walk close to God. Read His Word. Communicate with Him often. The closer you are to God, the more He will rub off on you. “So I say, walk …
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 …