“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.” (Ephesians 4:29) Now that I’m no longer coaching, this verse is much easier for me to read! But even now, is my “talk” helpful …
Lou Holtz once said, “I can’t believe that God put us on this earth to be ordinary.” As believers we should strive for excellence in every facet of our lives. “Whatever you do, work at it with all of your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men…” (Colossians 3:23) Keith Madison SCORE International
Yesterday, the University of Kentucky baseball team visited the Shriners Children’s Hospital in Houston prior to their game in the “Shriner’s College Classic” at Minute Maid Park. Alec Cabacungan, a young man we often see on the Shriner’s commercials, was there to receive an award. Alec has a brittle bone disease and has had over …
“This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it” (Psalm 118:24) If we focus on what God has done for us today instead of the negativity the world throws in our path, we will have a much better day. I promise. We don’t have to fake it. Encourage …
Do you ever feel inadequate? Others have more wealth, more education, more connections or more charisma. You may ask, “how can I make a positive impact on my family, where I work, in my community or on my team?” Many years ago, I was feeling this way when a friend told me, “God doesn’t need …
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!” (2 Corinthians 5:17) These words are 2,000 years old, but they are as true as ever today. God continues to create. As “new creations” we don’t have to live our lives facing our fears, weaknesses and …
Have you ever experienced loneliness? I have…we all have. For many of us, this feeling comes and goes. For others it lingers for years, decades, even a lifetime. The truth of the matter is, we are never really alone. It’s often easier said than done, but we should have a conversation with God during the …
Anxiety and gratitude cannot occupy your heart at the same. When one stakes a claim, the other leaves. Thankfulness is a choice. Choose thankfulness and the peace of Christ. “LET the peace of Christ rule in your hearts…and be thankful.” (Colossians 3:15) Jesus said, “Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If …
Billy Graham filled mammoth stadiums, drew enormous television audiences, knew presidents and international dignitaries on a first name basis. His grandson asked him once, “how do you remain so humble?” His response: “How can you not be humble when you start every day with God?” “Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that He May …
I heard someone say recently, “The world doesn’t need more grumbling. It needs more light.” As believers we shouldn’t dwell in the darkness of grumbling, complaining and negativity. When I find myself in those dark places, joy is hard to come by. “For God, who said, ‘Let light shine out of darkness,’ made His light …