Many years ago, as a relatively young coach, I was asked to speak at the FCA Breakfast to help kick off the College World Series in Omaha. In those days, every coach and player attended. I was so nervous that I didn’t sleep at all the night before. Finally, exhausted and frustrated, very early in …
Back in January, good friend, Rich Maloney, recommended a book to me. Several people who receive my text messages each morning are reading this book now. The book is called “2 Chairs” and was written by Bob Beaudine. In the book, Bob asks three questions: 1. Does God know your situation? YES 2. Is it …
Many years ago, a friend gave a book to me called “The Table of Inwardness.” It changed my entire concept of worship. The author, Calvin Miller, wrote about “outward worship,” going to church, attending Bible Study, giving to the poor and to missionaries. Those are all very good things to do. Then, he discussed “inwardness”–spending …
Every time I hear about a tragedy in another part of our nation or friend who is in critical condition, I become very thankful, at least for a while, for my family. Much of that thankfulness is a part of God’s plan to give us wisdom. Part of Moses’ prayer in Psalm 90:12 says, “Teach …
We spend most of our lives wanting acceptance from our parents, our peers or an employer. Many times, not finding this acceptance causes misery. When this desire for acceptance begins to wear on us, we need to remember this verse: “Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to …
The word “blessing” gets used a lot. It’s a good word. But blessings, like beauty, is in the eye of the beholder. For the family of my young friend, Coleton, being able to hear him speak a new word is a blessing. Coleton is the 10 year old boy you may remember me requesting prayer …
Recently, I read this quote by former Navy Seal, Nick Hays: “You don’t rise to the occasion, you sink to your level of perpetration. “…be prepared in season and out of season…” (2 Timothy 4:2) “In your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you …
God doesn’t require us to “get it all together” before we come to Him. He wants us to come to Him so that He can help us “get it together.” If you want to turn from sin, God says, “Come now, let us reason together. Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be white …
When disappointments invade my life, I can either blame someone else, feel sorry for myself, or use them as an opportunity to learn and grow. Recently, I ran across this prayer. I don’t know who prayed this prayer, but it’s a great one for me to remember: “Lord Jesus, you embraced your cross to redeem …
– [ ] Many of us are angry with the way Christians are portrayed in the media, in movies and on television. Some even defend our faith by hurling back insults in social media. I must admit, I’m tempted at times to do that as well. – [ ] When Jesus was arrested, Peter drew …