No one can live with contentment in this world without learning to have a place of quietness within. Consequently, no one can be truly successful unless they learn to develop a quiet, peaceful place within themselves. “I do not concern myself with great matters or things too wonderful for me. But I have stilled and …
A while back, I heard a young man arrogantly mocking another man because of his advanced years. Since I now get senior discounts at several prestigious fast food establishments, I was stung by his remarks. Hopefully, I wasn’t similarly arrogant when I thought of the following passage of scripture: “Young men, in the same way …
Each one of us has been given a gift; some have been given multiple gifts. We were given gifts so that we may do “good works,” or serve others. The Bible says this about the gifts we are given: “For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared …
This morning join me in being reminded of a few of the incredible qualities, and also, the grace of the God we serve: Psalm 103:8 “The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love.” Psalm 103:12 “as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions …
We’ve all most likely been in situations at a time when an opportunity to give presents itself. Do we open our heart, our hands and our wallets and receive the blessings that come through giving? Or, do we conveniently grow “alligator arms?” It’s hard to “cast the bread upon the waters” with alligator arms! LOL …
God has blessed me with many opportunities to speak and share my faith. I’ve spoken to major leaguers, college football and baseball teams and many high school and youth teams. This afternoon I will speak to a middle school football team. I’ve been told that this is a particularly rebellious and disrespectful team. So, first …
We all have a circle of influence, which in some respects gives us a measure of power. Some we know have much power. We should pray for them…for their strength of character. Abraham Lincoln once said, “Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.” “As …
People tend to rank sins. Many times, our neighbors sins are greater than our own. The truth continues to be that we all sin. We all need forgiveness. We all need a Savior. (For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Romans 3:23) There are those who turn their back on …
“Jesus did not come into this world to make bad people good; He came into this world to make dead people live.” (Lee Stroebel) “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” (Jesus in John 10:10) Keith Madison SCORE …
If I have a problem with everyone, I am probably the problem. “Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.” (Psalm 139:23-24) Keith Madison SCORE International