Before making a major decision or starting a project, I have learned that prayer and planning are crucial. I have also learned to seek counsel from at least three friends who, in my opinion, have been blessed with wisdom. “If I had eight hours to chop down a tree, I’d spend six sharpening my axe.” …
Whether it was the poor, the paralyzed, the possessed or the prostitute, Jesus always approached them in a way that helped in the healing of their crushed self-respect. “Respect for ourselves guides our morals; respect for others guides our manners.” (Laurence Sterne) “So, in everything, do to others what you would have them do to …
God never promised that life would be easy, but He did promise that He would always be with us and that He would give us the strength we need during trials. “God is not a bodyguard. Bad things happen to good people. As a matter of fact, those closest to Jesus, when He walked this …
One of my former players called last night. I hadn’t heard from him in a long time. He was on a partial scholarship back in the day. We talked about when, as a player, I had scolded him for not eating properly. When I asked him why, he said, “Coach I don’t have any food.” …
Most ambitious people have a plan for success. But, what happens when life’s challenges interfere with our plan? Illness, injuries, finances and sometimes even competition prevents us from continuing our plan. Mike Tyson famously said, “Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.” Let’s face it, sometimes it’s hard to get back …
What is important to us? Family, career, community, nation? Whatever is important to us is important to God. So, we should talk to Him about important things in our lives often. “Then you will call upon me and come pray to me, and I will listen to you.” (Jeremiah 29:12) Keith Madison SCORE International
Casey Stengel once said, “The key to being a good manager is keeping the people who hate me away from those who are still undecided.” It’s important to surround ourselves with the right people, isn’t it!?! “He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.” (Proverbs 13:20) Keith Madison …
1. Does God know your situation? YES 2. Is it too hard for Him to handle? NO 3. Does God have a good plan for you? YES (From Bob Beaudine’s book, “Two Chairs”) “Look to the Lord and His strength; seek His face always.” (1 Chronicles 16:11) Keith Madison SCORE International
As I write to you, a former teammate is in the hospital receiving chemotherapy. Another friend is grieving the loss of a son who took his own life. Yesterday, there was a drive by shooting very near to my youngest son’s house. This world can be a very, very painful place in which to live. …
Faith in Christ not only offers us a second chance, it gives us a new life! “We were therefore buried with Him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.” (Romans 6:4) Keith Madison SCORE …