There’s an ancient saying in baseball, “You win a few, lose a few and a few get rained out.” As a minor leaguer in the early 70’s I loved the game, but back in those days the only days off were for the MLB All-Star Game and rain-outs. We all needed an “RO” now and …
“What America needs is spiritual renewal and reconciliation-first man with God, and then man with man.” (Ronald Reagan) We are a nation divided. I’ve never seen hatred in politics like I see it now…and I attended college in the early 70’s! We need reconciliation, but where do we find it? Paul said this in 2 …
At the peak of my coaching career, I was experiencing a lot of guilt about being away from my family so much. I discussed this with a friend and he asked me to list my priorities. I said here’s what they SHOULD be: 1. God 2. Family 3. Career My guilt occurred because I was …
My good friend, Steve Wigginton shared this with me yesterday: “Mike Tyson once said, ‘Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.’ In proverbs 19:21 we are told, ‘Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.’” Many times we develop a good plan for …
Knowledge=power Wisdom=power and respect Neither can be used to their fullest extent without humility. No one enjoys being around some one who is “puffed up” with knowledge or overestimates his own wisdom. Knowledge, wisdom and humility, when combined, are attributes which make an effective leader. We should pursue all three relentlessly. Jesus said, “For everyone …
We are all collectors. That’s not a bad thing…if we collect valuable things. If we’re not careful, we will collect trash…bitterness, hatred, resentment and negativity. Of course, it’s more productive and we’re more appealing if we store positive things such as knowledge, wisdom,humility and compassion. Eventually, it will be revealed what we are storing in …
There have been times in my life when I have allowed worry to create a barrier between me and God. He wants us to come to Him, with open hands, palms up (figuratively) releasing our burden to Him. “…The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, …
In just one day during Jesus’ earthly ministry, he fed over 5,000 with 5 small loaves of bread and two small fish, walked on the water, declared that He was the true bread from heaven that gives eternal life and then…many of his disciples left Him! After all of this, Jesus looked at the 12 …
Emotional maturity, spiritual maturity and success will not occur without perseverance. “Men fail much more often from want of perseverance than want of talent.” (William Cobbett) “…you know the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” (James 1:3,4)
This morning I was thinking of a Southern Gospel song I heard as a small boy. The title says it all, “Brighten the Corner Where You Are.” The song challenges us to ‘make a difference’ no matter what circumstance we find ourselves in. Make someone in your “corner” brighter and better today. Encourage someone. Challenge …