“I am not a product of my circumstances. I am a product of my decisions” (Stephen Covey) “Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is–His good and perfect will.” (Romans …
It’s human nature to want to control circumstances. We want safety. We want to protect those we love. We want our hard work to “pay off.” We want to win. It’s only through surrender and in faith that we understand that the safest place to be is in the will of God. “your kingdom come, …
During Christmastime, giving and receiving gifts have become an important part of our custom and culture. It’s a multi billion dollar industry! But, reconciliation is more important to Jesus (who, by the way, is the reason for the season). Jesus said this: “Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember …
“God can work peace through us only if He has worked peace in us… Those who are in the best of circumstances but without God can never find peace, but those in the worst of circumstances but with God need never lack peace.” (John MacArthur) “I will listen to what God the Lord says; he …
I grew up in rural Kentucky and I’ve spent much of my life either playing sports or coaching athletes. I’ve been around some tough hombres. But when it comes right down to it, we are all as Paul describes, “jars of clay.” “But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this …
The only way to save ourselves is to be perfect—and that is impossible. We can only hold out our empty hands and receive salvation as a gift. “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—” (Ephesians 2:8) “Is it not wonderful …
Have you ever said something and then immediately you knew you said the wrong thing? I’m sure we all have! This is just another reason we should often ask God for wisdom. “Knowledge is knowing what to say. Wisdom is knowing when to say it.” (Unknown) Those who guard their lips preserve their lives, but …
As you shop and give this Christmas, remember “love weighs more than gold.” “It’s not how much we give but how much love we put into giving.” (Mother Teresa) “If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body to hardship that I may boast, but do not have love, I …
I’m a poor student sometimes, but God wants to teach me to not worry about obstacles or even mountains that are far ahead on my journey. He wants me to take one step at a time, in faith, as I follow Him. “For we live by faith, not by sight.” (2 Corinthians 5:7) Keith Madison …
“Whatever occupies your mind most becomes your god. Worries, if indulged, develop into idols.” (Sarah Young) “They will have no fear of bad news; their hearts are steadfast, trusting in the Lord.” (Psalms 112:7) Keith Madison SCORE International