In order for real change to take place in our lives either spiritually, mentally or physically we need to take action. Recently, while reading about the paralyzed man who was lowered by his friends on a mat through the roof to be healed by Jesus in Luke 5:17-26 and then in John 5:1-15 concerning the …
Recently, a coach posted something on Twitter that caught my attention. It was all of the positive attributes coaches want from players. It was a long list such as “give your best effort, be a great teammate, respect coaches and teammates, always be on time, have a positive attitude, etc.” I shouldn’t have, but I …
How can we make better decisions? Max Lucado once said, “Life comes with voices. Voices lead to choices, and choices have consequences.” The answer to the question above comes when we evaluate our choices from an eternal perspective. That helps us to listen to the right ‘voice.’ “If any of you lacks wisdom, he should …
The Bible has much to say about teamwork. A couple of my favorite verses on this subject: “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should not only look to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.” Philippians 2:3,4 Also, …
I need to work on my game! Not baseball. I’m a little “long in the tooth” to be doing mound work. After reading the following verse, I was convicted to work on my “life game.” Join me, please, so that our families, communities, teams and organizations will benefit from our example. “Set an example for …
Think little, believe little, act little, and the results will be little. Think big, believe big, act big, and the results will be big. “According to your faith will it be done to you.” Matthew 9:29
C.S. Lewis once wrote, “Of all the bad men, religious bad men are the worst.” James said this…”If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not keep a tight reign on his tongue, he deceives himself and his religion is worthless.” (James 1:26)
We have access to power, strength and the ability to soar!As a father, I knew what my sons wanted, but I knew it was good for them to ask. God is the perfect Father and He is waiting for us to ask…then He wants us to do good things with the gifts He gives …
You can’t always choose your circumstances, but you can choose your attitude. Perhaps the most important choice you make today is, “will I carry a positive attitude or a negative attitude with me for all to see.” Ephesians 4:22, “…put off your old self, …to be made new in the attitude of your minds.” I’ve …
If our day is getting off to a rough start, it doesn’t have to end that way. Many times if I can focus on serving others and thank God for His faithfulness, my attitude and the way I feel changes. As believers, we should never allow ourselves to get caught up into negativity and allow …