Ingratitude = bitterness Gratitude = happiness “Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” Ephesians 4:31-32 Keith Madison SCORE International
In his autobiography, Surprised by Joy, C.S. Lewis called his early rebellion against God the desire not to be interfered with; he wanted to call his soul his own. God loves us enough not to leave us in our own rebellion. “…the Lord your God is gracious and compassionate. He will not turn his face …
The Astros cheating scandal robs all baseball players, coaches and fans of much of the joy and excitement that comes with the beginning of spring training, as well as the college and high school baseball. I’m thankful that my sins aren’t discussed on ESPN and the MLB Network for hours, days and weeks. Instead of …
“I am a success today because I had a friend who believed in me and I didn’t want to let him down.” Abraham Lincoln Someone in our path will need encouraging today. Someone needs me and you to believe in them. “Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you …
The most important thing we can do today is to do whatever we normally do on Monday…with an attitude of love. No matter how well we may think we lead, coach, teach, write, preach, work or provide for our families, if we don’t show and give love to those we lead or work with, it …
No matter what stress, disappointment, hurt, illness or loss you are going through God is with you. Even when you can’t pray, or don’t know the words to say in prayer, you can softly call the name of Jesus and He will know your need even before you ask. Immanuel means “God with you.” “Where …
Climbing on the bus with a team for the season opener is an exciting thing to do. It’s when the recruiting, fall practice, pre-season practice and training all come together. It’s a new beginning…a fresh start. ““Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it …
“It is only with gratitude that life becomes rich!” (Dietrich Bonhoeffer) “When it comes to life the critical thing is whether you take things for granted or take them with gratitude.” (G.K. Chesterton) “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” (Philippians …
“There are no great people in this world, only great challenges which ordinary people rise to meet.”-William Frederick Halsey, Jr. The key word in Admiral Halsey’s quote, for me, is “rise.” Fear of failure prevents us from rising. But, we do not rise to meet a challenge alone. “For God gave us a spirit not …
When we make a habit of: *spending time alone with God *reading His Word *seeking direction from Him *surrendering to His will… we will eventually experience freedom and the adventure of doing things we never dreamed of doing. “Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”” (John 8:32) “for it …