Please fill in the blanks. I am thankful for: 1.____________ 2.____________ 3.____________ 4.____________ 5.____________ Now, share this with God. You have just uttered a beautiful prayer. “It is only with gratitude that life becomes rich.” (Dietrich Bonhoeffer) “Let us come before Him with thanksgiving…” (Psalm 95:2a) Keith Madison SCORE International
I’ve noticed that when I’m too busy to pray, my day is usually chaotic or unproductive. If I start with prayer and think of God being with me throughout the day, I not only have peace, but I also accomplish more. I hear people say, “I don’t know how to pray.” They should start simply …
When my sons were very young, I would come home from practice, a game or a recruiting trip only to hear little feet running on the floor and then know they would jump in to my arms. For those brief moments, I didn’t think about wins, losses, errors or recruiting. Instead, I was engulfed in …
“So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him…” (Genesis 1:27) “There is very little difference between one man and another, but what little there is is very important.” (Anonymous) Yes, God created us in His own image, but gave us unique personalities, interests and…gifts. No one in …
Truth⬇️ “Power, no matter how well-intentioned, tends to cause suffering. Love, being vulnerable, absorbs it. In a point of convergence on a hill called Calvary, God renounced the one for the sake of the other.” (Philip Yancey) Keith Madison SCORE International
When making decisions, it’s crucial to listen to the right voices. Who we listen to may very well help shape our character, our careers and how effective we may be in honoring God with the gifts He gives to us. Rick Warren has said, “many people struggle with making the best choices—because they’re taking their …
My friend, Steve Springer, recently said, “Even good infielders get bad hops during a game, but they don’t let it ruin their game. They put it behind them and move on. In life, we all get ‘bad hops.’ And we shouldn’t let a ‘bad hop’ in life ruin our lives.” “Therefore we do not lose …
Trusting God isn’t always easy. One thing I know; the closer to God that I desire to be, the easier it is for me to trust Him. “Those who know your name will trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you.” (Psalm 9:10) “We cannot always trace God’s hand, but …
The most distant from God that I ever felt was during my time as a minor league baseball player. We didn’t have Baseball Chapel in those days, so one day looked just like another. The clubhouses and locker rooms were filled with exceptional athletes and “cool guys” who were both competitive and ambitious. They were …
Happy Independence Day! I’m thankful for everyone who has sacrificed so much so that we can enjoy the freedom that we have today. There is a greater freedom…a forever freedom. Jesus paid for it on the cross. “If the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” (John 8:36)