Thank God for your blessings Ask God to direct your steps today and give you wisdom Read and meditate on God’s Word Encourage someone today Remember often that God is with you Knowing that God is with you, ask for his help before making important decisions or prior to important meetings At the end of …
As a long time baseball coach, I know that if a player believes he can get a hit, make a play or command a pitch the chances of that player successfully executing goes up tremendously. We’ve all seen underdogs win convincingly because they believe. God created us with the ability to believe in our own …
Ask God to order your steps today. Ask Him to guard your heart and your mind through Christ Jesus. Ask Him for wisdom and discernment so that your decisions will be according to His will. “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.” Proverbs 16:3 Keith Madison SCORE International
Whether it’s on social media, with your family, or at work, it takes very little effort to be respectful. “Put downs”, I promise, do more harm than good. Rick Warren shared this quote in my morning devotional: “Rudeness is the weak man’s imitation of strength.” (Eric Hoffer) “So in everything, do to others what you …
It’s easy to love people who are lovable and who love us in return. When we begin showing kindness to those who are different than we are, those who have different opinions, that’s what sets us apart from the world. We don’t have to do it extravagantly, we just do it genuinely and a little …
One kind word can change someone’s entire day. This is especially true for those closest to you. “A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” (Proverbs 15:1) Keith Madison SCORE International
If I am desperate and need help, where do I go? Do I go to the White House, Congress, my state capital or my county courthouse? “I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. He will not …
Years ago a friend, who is not a believer, had just returned from winning the College World Series. The excitement was intense and thrilling…for about one day. He told me later the first several weeks following he felt empty and unfulfilled. His accomplishment , the best you can do at that level, was done in …
“Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” (Psalms 23:4) A few things I’ve learned about valleys in a Bible Study I’m involved in: We all walk through valleys. Everyone is either in a valley, about to …
In his courageous battle with cancer, legendary basketball coach Jim Valvano passionately said, “Don’t give up. Don’t ever give up.” We are in a battle. It’s called spiritual warfare. You don’t have to look hard to see that scenario being played out right in front of us on our TV screens. Our peace won’t come …