Author Phillip Yancey has this to say about Christians and politics: “I see the confusion of politics and religion as one of the greatest barriers to grace. C. S. Lewis observed that almost all crimes of Christian history have come about when religion is confused with politics. Politics, which always runs by the rules of …
“A proud man is always looking down on things and people; and as long as you are looking down, you cannot see something that is above you.” (C.S. Lewis) “Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.” (Romans 12:16) …
Start this day and this week knowing this: You matter to God. 1. He loves you unconditionally. (John 3:16) 2. He forgives and forgets your sins. Jesus died for your sins and for mine. We may rehearse them in our minds but He doesn’t. Repent, release and move toward Him. (Psalm 103:12) 3. He knows …
There are many good causes that we may “hitch our wagons” to. You can’t open your email or watch television without someone encouraging you to join or give to a “worthwhile initiative.” I would encourage any leader or participant of a cause to seriously reflect on David’s advice from Psalm 37:5: “Commit your way to …
Your faith in Christ is obviously very important to you, but it’s extremely important to your family, friends and co-workers, as well. My favorite story in the Bible is about the small group of men who carried their paralyzed friend to a crowded house to be healed by Jesus. They couldn’t get in so they …
Many people have a tendency to try to separate their spiritual life from their professional life. In reality, we would be far better professionally if we invited God to be center of all we do. If we can embrace this concept, there will be more fairness, less selfishness, more efficiency and even more joy in …
“But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ.” (Ephesians 2:13) “For He Himself is our peace…” (Ephesians 2:14) No Jesus, no peace. Know Jesus, Know peace. Keith Madison SCORE International
Many have made resolutions for this New Year and most are struggling to keep pace with your personal promises. Rick Warren has said, “Your choices control your calendar a lot more than your circumstances do.” If your motives are good, then bring your resolutions to God in the form of prayer. “You do not have, …
Sharon and I just returned from the American Baseball Coaches Association Clinic in Dallas. There were over 6500 coaches there! It’s always so good to see a lot of friends and acquaintances…and a few very good, dear friends that I don’t see often because of geography. Someone once said, “Truly great friends are hard to …
“We must be ready to allow ourselves to be interrupted by God.” (Dietrich Bonhoeffer) The electronic devices in our lives keep us connected to work, family, friends and to hundreds, if not thousands, of people we don’t know. It’s hard to listen to God when our minds are connected to noise instead of the One …