Coaches train and teach their athletes to believe, think positive thoughts and to “focus” on the tasks ahead. As we start a new week, in order to win the week spiritually, we all need to focus on the positive instead of the negative. “So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on …
I had a friend who once served on a committee with me. He always over-promised and under-delivered. He would dominate the committee meeting and make it sound like everything would be easy. Then, when it came to deadlines he was hard to find. What you do is more important than what you say. It’s the …
Most men will seldom admit they are afraid. But fear is something that can raise its ugly head and ruin a good night’s sleep, or an otherwise peaceful, productive day; fear of failure, fear of losing, fear of being inadequate, fear of disappointing those you love. God wants us to live a different life. “The …
Who would you give your most precious possession to, if you could no longer keep it? “The greatest gift you can give someone is your time because when you give your time, you are giving a portion of your life that you will never get back.” (Anonymous) “Teach us to number our days, that we …
Good Monday morning! Begin your week inviting God to be a part of every relationship and each decision you make at work and at home. In Colossians 1:27 Paul says, “…God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.” “Christ …
There are many things that can make us anxious or afraid; health issues, family crisis, finances, job security… The term “fear not,” or “don’t be afraid” appears 365 times in the Bible…one for each day of the year. The things we fear, we do not have to face alone. Jesus said, “Peace I leave with …
Occasionally, it’s important to ask, “what are my motives in doing good?” Sometimes I have a desire to post things on social media, or share things during a speaking engagement, that may honor me instead of God. So, I must evaluate why I want to go public with my posts or comments. Is it to …
There are people in third world countries (and even in America) who will suffer from hunger today. They have no choice, no option. We live in a fallen world. Jesus prayed, “Give us today our daily bread (Matthew 6:11) but He also said “the poor will always be with you (Matthew 26:11). We should do …
Stress, anxiety, turmoil, exhaustion, discontent… These monsters rear their ugly heads in my life when I hang on to the things that cause them. “Let God have your life; He can do more with it than you can.” (Dwight L.Moody) “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you …
The GOAT (greatest of all time) can be a controversial topic: Michael or Lebron? Ruth, Williams, Mays, Mantle, Bonds or Trout? Manning, Brady, Bradshaw, Montana or Elway? Much of it depends upon how we judge greatness. Do we consider championships, individual accomplishments or how they impacted the sport? Jesus used another quality to determine greatness… …