When I hear someone referred to as a “good Christian” my mind may wonder to Peter, David and Moses. All of these men failed miserably, at times. For me, this points to Peters famous words in 1 Peter 4:8: “Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.” “for all …
“The circumstances we ask God to CHANGE are often the circumstances God is using to CHANGE US.”(Mark Batterson) “The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.”(2 Peter 3:9) Friday prayer: “Father help us …
“When the whole world is running towards a cliff, he who is running in the opposite direction appears to have lost his mind.” -C.S.Lewis “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it.”-Jesus(Matthew 7:13) Jesus said follow me for peace, …
God knows our struggles and our weaknesses. He knows our hearts. He loves us and wants to carry our burdens and be our strength. Don’t give up. Keep walking…alongside Him. “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”(1 Peter 5:7) “But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for …
As you have heard, I’m sure, from others, there are two kinds of people in the world…givers and takers. “Takers may win the battle, but givers win the war.” – Simon Sinek While takers may appear to have momentary success, givers ultimately triumph in the long run due to their positive impact on others. Of …
In your car, in your office, in-between meetings or classes, hit “pause” a few times today, take a deep breath and give thanks and praise to God. Ask him for wisdom and direction for the next phase of your day. “I wanted to figure out why I was so busy, but I couldn’t find the …
“But what is liberty without wisdom, and without virtue? It is the greatest of all possible evils; for it is folly, vice, and madness, without tuition or restraint.” My prayer for today:“Heavenly Father, you have blessed us with incredible freedom, but we lack wisdom and virtue. Many people view good as evil and evil as …
As you begin your work week, remember these four truths: “The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”(1 Samuel 16:7b) Keith MadisonSCORE International
“Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.”(James 1:4) We all have growing pains. As we mature in our faith, it doesn’t mean that we don’t have life’s hurdles to clear. It means that when we endure pain and heartbreak, through perseverance, we then come through stronger. …
We don’t have to be on Instagram or Tic Tock to be an influencer. Men and women of all ages are screaming for men and women of character…in the home, at work, on the court and on athletic fields. Be an influencer for the Kingdom today. “Because everything we say and do is the length …