In the 10 years I have been with SCORE International, I have learned much (and I continue to learn) about generosity. I never knew how generous many of God’s people could be. One thing I have observed…people are happier when they give. Andrew Murray once said, “The world asks, ‘What does a man own?’ Christ …
I’m always encouraged when I look st someone’s Twitter or Facebook page and along with other things they proclaim “Jesus Follower,” or “Christ Follower.” For those of us who are Jesus followers, we must be careful what we post on social media. Back in the 80’s when Christian bumper stickers were a fad, it would …
Recently I saw the following quote: “The first to apologize is the bravest. The first to forgive is the strongest. And, the first to forget is the happiest.” “Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, ‘Lord how many times shall I forgive my brother when he sins against me? Up to seven times?’ Jesus answered, …
“The Lord is near to all who call on Him, to all who call on Him in truth.” (Psalm 145:18) A key word in this verse is “all.” Never think that you are not good enough to pray or that you don’t know how to pray. God wants to hear from all of us and …
“Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.” Proverbs 16:3 I once heard a Bible scholar say the Book of Proverbs are filled with Godly principles, not promises. Either way, I know that if I leave God out of my plans, my chances of failure soar. If I seek His wisdom …
For those who follow Christ, for those who believe He paid the penalty for our sins, it’s OK to ask the question, “Who is this man, Jesus?” The writer of Hebrews has a beautiful answer to this question: “The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His being, sustaining all …
“Pray continually.” (1 Thessalonians 5:17) This must be one of the shortest verses in the Bible. How can I follow Paul’s advice here? I have a busy day ahead of me. On the days I am in constant communication with God, I have more peace, more strength, more wisdom and more gratitude. Your prayers throughout …
Many times I carry anxiety, stress, worries and fears that rob me of peace and productivity. I know better. I’ve heard many sermons on these topics and I’ve read many quotes and even Bible verses telling me how not to do this. I’ve heard people who “have it all together” tell me that worry is …
If we follow the path of least resistance, we will become more like our evolving world. It will be easy to say, “what I do is wrong, but I’m not as bad as ‘that’ person.” Or, “why not, everyone else does it.” But, we do not have to live our lives giving in to what …
Amidst the fireworks, parades, hot dogs and potato salad, may we never forget the farmers, shop owners, liberated slaves and plantation owners who left their homes and families to stand up against the most powerful nation in the world…to become “one nation, under God, with liberty and justice for all.” And, may we spend time …