One of my earliest memories when I was four years old, is a walk down a gravel road that connected us to our small community. The walk was with my dad. As I realized I was going in the opposite direction of our little house, I reached up and grabbed my dad’s big strong hand. …
Friends. I’m thankful to have a small group of friends who are like brothers. It’s a small, tight circle that prays for me, laughs with me and make themselves available when I need them. We sometimes evaluate and we’re even grateful for certain friends, but do we evaluate what kind of friend we are to …
Jesus is the answer to everyone’s questions. When we submit to Him and receive His love, peace, wisdom, grace and eternal life, the answers come in various ways and in His time. They can be found in God’s Word and in our relationship with Jesus. Let’s follow Him…closely. “Jesus answered, “I am the way and …
We who have faith in Christ have a certainty in our lives. We have trials and struggles like everyone else, but we know there is One in our lives who is holy and steadfast…and He is for us, not against us. “There is no one holy like the Lord; there is no one besides you; …
Alistair Begg has said, “On our best week, we are no closer to God. On our worst week, we are no further from God. Because our standing with the Father is all in the righteousness of Christ.” “God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might …
What can we do today that will help someone else have a good day? “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves,” (Philippians 2:3) “Celebrate others’ success; when you celebrate others, you get to celebrate way more often.”(Clint Hurdle) Keith Madison
My junior high basketball coach, Gerald Meredith, taught me how to be an unselfish player. It wasn’t easy, but once I gave myself to the team concept, we won more games, and…even had more fun. When we place Christ on the throne of our hearts, instead of ourselves, we can be used to serve His …
What if we included God in our plans and ask Him for wisdom while planning? “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.” (Proverbs 16:3) “Put God in charge of your work, then what you’ve planned will take place.” (Proverbs 16:3 MSG)(Eugene Peterson) Keith Madison(Listen! Coaching with Purpose is now …
Even John the Baptist had doubts during his darkest days. While in prison awaiting his execution, John sent two of his disciples to Jesus to ask this question: “Are you the Messiah we’ve been expecting, or should we keep looking for someone else?”(Luke 7:19b) “Then Jesus told John’s disciples, ‘Go back to John and tell …
Easier said than done…When someone treats us unfairly, we need to trust God with the outcome. When we continue in faith, God can take what has happened to us and make our lives better than before. “You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the …