You can get everything in life you want if you help enough other people get what they want.” (Zig Ziglar) How do you do that? How can you turn your focus from yourself and start adding value to others? You can do it by: 1. Putting others first in your thinking. 2. Finding out what …
Things change. Our children grow up quickly. Our jobs may change. The stock market is up and down. One day we’re healthy, the next day we’re not. Loved ones pass. Sometimes our teams win, sometimes they lose. Friends stick with us, others betray us. Life is uncertain. One thing never changes…the love of Christ. He …
Those who accuse you falsely are ultimately up against a Friend, an Advocate and Protector who will never fail you. Your accuser may have a temporary victory, but God will be victorious in the end. “No weapon forged against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage …
Who’s to blame? Social media. Network news? Cable news? Many seem to be sharing their strong opinions about politics, religion and even sports with no compromise and no regard to other people’s convictions. I was reminded of why we should set ourselves apart from the anger and hate we’re bombarded with as I read Galatians …
The prayer that Paul prayed for his Ephesian friends over 2,000 years ago is the prayer I pray for each of you this morning: “I pray that out of His glorious riches He may strengthen you with power through His Holy Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through …
“This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” (Psalm 118:24) I’m happier when I’m thankful. Keith Madison SCORE International
“To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner was you.” (Lewis B. Smedes) “Bear with each another and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” (Colossians 3:23) Keith Madison SCORE International
When I face a challenge and feel inadequate or feel like I lack wisdom, it’s most likely because I haven’t spent enough time in the Word of God. The Bible provides peace, confidence and wisdom for the believer. “All scripture is God-breathed and useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the …
When we open our hearts to God we begin our journey toward completeness and wholeness. Without Him, our journey takes us toward emptiness. “I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” (Jesus-John 15:5) …
There have been times in my life that I have avoided prayer, because I felt distant, discouraged or unworthy to communicate with God. Then I remember that when I am weak, He is strong. The hymn below is a great reminder of the great privilege to know Jesus and the peace we can have through …