C.S. Lewis once said, “If we discover a desire within us that nothing in this world can satisfy, also we should begin to wonder if perhaps we were created for another world.” “He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart; yet no one can fathom what …
My mother is 96 years old. She is still teaching lessons to me after all these years. Almost all of her friends and all of her siblings have passed. The lesson I learned this weekend is that what we all need is for someone to listen to us. Aren’t you thankful that you have someone …
The spiritual definition of repentance is to ask God to forgive you and then turn toward Him. I don’t know about you, but when I ask for forgiveness, but I forget about turning toward Jesus, I make the same mistakes over and over again. I need to always turn toward Jesus and through His Word …
When we place too much trust in man, we will ultimately be disappointed. We need to trust in God. He is the same yesterday, today and forever. Life and people will let you down, God never will. “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. …
One of the keys to success in life is to pursue excellence and forgive easily. That means forgiving yourself as well as others. “Forgiveness is not an occasional act; it is a permanent attitude.”—Marin Luther King Jr. Jesus knows a thing or two about forgiveness: “Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many …
It is always good to start our day in the Word of God. Each morning we need to be reminded of His unfailing love, His wisdom, and His faithfulness. “Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for …
“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. Do everything in love.”1 Corinthians 16:13-14 My takeaway: Keith MadisonSCORE InternationalCoachKeithMadison.com
Jesus doesn’t want us to put others first so that we will have less value. No, we put others first so that the entire team, family, staff, workforce, organization and the kingdom of God will be better. “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking …
Sometimes we become so familiar, almost desensitized, to God. We need to be reminded of His power, might, mercy and love. He is the Creator. He knows everything about us because we are His children. Yes, you are the apple of His eye. “His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly …
MOUND VISIT When we find ourselves in constant search for contentment, we’re not looking in the right place. Searching for contentment apart from God usually leads to sin. True peace is found only in Christ. “Sin causes us to look horizontally for what can only ever be found vertically.” (Paul David Tripp) Jesus said: “Peace …