We don’t have to carry guilt. We confess. We repent (turn away from sin). Then, we trust Christ that He paid it all for us on the cross. Even though we many times live with the consequences of our mistakes, we can have peace and experience joy because we are forgiven by Christ. The …
What we see as small, God may see as huge. Who we view as unimportant, God sees them as incredibly special. Today, and everyday, let’s encourage the janitor, the waitress, the shy student or co-worker, the player who was cut or the one who barely made the cut. Those people are so important, because …
It’s so important to be truthful and honest to one another…to say what you mean and mean what you say. My friend Ken Witten says often, “Make sure the tongue in your mouth and the tongue in your shoes go in the same direction.” Colossians 3:9-10 “Do not lie to each other, since you …
We serve a strong God who will never abandon us. At times, when we go through trials and heartbreak we feel alone, but we are not. If we continue to bow to our knees and to look up to Him, He will be there for us. “The Lord is my rock and my fortress …
Faith in Christ, Family, Friends, Food,Freedom and a Ford-F-150. Thankful. God bless you all. “I’m happier when I’m thankful.” Thankful for each of you that I text each morning.
Max Lucado tells the story of a lawyer who won a case for his client. At the celebration dinner the client handed the lawyer a fine wallet made of Moroccan leather. The lawyer said, “I can’t settle for a wallet. My fee is $500.” The client took the wallet back, opened it up and …
It’s incredible and humbling that the Creator of the universe wants to spend time with us. “Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me.” (Revelation 3:20) He doesn’t barge in and …
Coach John Wooden was a great coach and a man of wisdom. One of my favorite Coach Wooden quotes is “be quick, but don’t be in a hurry.” He knew that as a coach this would reduce the number of turnovers for his team. Jesus’ half brother, James, was a great spiritual coach. He …
We all know that a team effort garners more results than an individual effort. Wise King Solomon knew this many centuries ago: “Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.” (Ecclesiastes 4:12). Don’t miss this… Before you start a major initiative, a season or …
As believers, we must never allow our faith in Christ and serving Him cross over to self righteousness or haughtiness. A nose in the air does not reflect the love of Christ. We must remember that any righteousness we have is on loan from Jesus. It’s all about Him. “But when the kindness and …