There is much stress associated with always trying to please others. Winning the approval of people who may or may not even like us will sap the joy from our lives. Joy comes from serving those who need us, as opposed to attempting to please those who don’t need us. “We cannot please all men, …
The Bible tells us that we were born with distinct talents and gifts that help set us apart from each other. When we discover these talents and gifts God has given to us and use them to glorify Him, we then experience a full life. “Your talent is God”s gift to you. What you do …
“Those who have long enjoyed such privileges as we enjoy forget in time that men have died to win them.” (Franklin Roosevelt) On this Memorial Day, and every day, may we never forget the brave men and women who have stood in the gap for our freedom and our way of life. John 15:13, “Greater …
“The whole earth is filled with awe at your wonders; where morning dawns, where evening fades, you call forth songs of joy.” (Psalm 65:8) Want more joy? Slow down for a few minutes. God has created much for us to appreciate and enjoy. Stop and smell the roses! “Come and see what God has done, …
Nothing surprises God. He has more than enough grace, forgiveness and love to make us whole and to rescue us from guilt, shame and fear. “I do not at all understand the mystery of grace – only that it meets us where we are but does not leave us where it found us.” (Anne Lamott) …
We’ve all experienced stress in our lives. There are times that it seems to be coming in all directions. For me, it’s only when I quiet myself before the Lord and surrender my burdens to Him that I find peace. His grace is sufficient! “God’s grace is painted on the canvas of despair.” (T.D. Jakes) …
It’s very popular in our society to blame someone else for any tragedy, mistake or sin in our lives. This has literally been going on since the beginning of time. We can find the culprit of many of the messes in our lives, and clean them up, if we look in the mirror…then take personal …
In baseball, the great hitters dig in; they get knocked down, but they get back up and dig in again. Even the most proficient hitters fail much more than they succeed. But they persevere, compete and learn from the last pitch and anticipate the next pitch with enthusiasm and confidence. If we all lived life …
We don’t always have to prove that we are right. Many times we lose both friends and influence simply because we are so passionate to prove our point. God didn’t call us to prove anything, but He did call us to “love our neighbors.” “It’s better to make a difference than to make a point.” …
Last night I was fortunate enough to be a part of a reunion for my first team at Kentucky (1979). We didn’t win a national championship, but we broke the school record for wins and created some phenomenal memories along the way. I saw a couple of guys that I hadn’t seen in 40 years! …