As a former coach, I couldn’t help reading 1 Peter 4:8-11 thinking about what a great recipe Peter has for formulating a winning team: 1. Love each other deeply, because love covers a multitude of sins (or errors!) 2. Don’t grumble 3. Use your gifts to serve others 4. Extend grace, expecting no more from …
The more you walk, the less you have to talk. “What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds?” (James 2:14) Keith Madison SCORE International
“I will give you rest.”–Jesus Carry these words with you today… –if your day gets stressful –if there aren’t enough hours in the day to get done what you need to –if your financial woes feel like they are pressing in –if a loved one is sick Take a deep breath and whisper the name …
Many people get excited when they meet a famous athlete or entertainer. But they are only human, with perhaps special gifts (flaws, too) that last a short while. James tells us that we are all “a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes.” (James 4:14). But there is great hope and excitement …
Phillip Melanchthon once said to his friend Martin Luther, “Today, you and I shall discuss the governance of the universe.” Luther replied, “No, today, you and I shall go fishing and leave the governance of the universe to God.” God’s got this. Let’s do the best that we can do, loosen the grip on all …
It’s good for me to often be reminded that no matter what challenge I face and no matter how I feel, God is with us. We sometimes may feel alone, discouraged, battered and bruised, but God is always there waiting for us to share our pain with Him. Even when we fall, make mistakes or …
“My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.” (James 1:19) “We are a culture that relies on technology over community, a society in which spoken and written words are cheap, easy to come by, and excessive. Our culture says anything goes; fear …
“Feed your fear, and your faith will starve. Feed your faith and your fears will starve.” (Max Lucado) “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” (Isaiah 41:10) Keith …
The well crafted quotes and the wisdom of Dr. Martin Luther King graced social media yesterday. But equality, fairness and loving one another are not accomplished if pondered only one day each year. Those concepts must be with us every day. Let’s help each other and encourage each other to consistently living the words of …
One of the challenges in my life has been “worry.” God has definitely helped me in grow this area, but worry still rears it’s ugly head occasionally. Corrie Ten Boon once said, “Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow, it empties today of its strength.” Jesus comforts us with these words: “Do not let …