Excellence: “So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.”(1 Corinthians 10:31) We would do well to think of this verse as we develop relationships, work for our employer, post on social media, or even work on a mundane task. When we do this, God receives …
Seek: What are we seeking today…more influence, more respect, more prestige, more peace, more wins? In Matthew 6:33, Jesus says this: “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”Matthew 6:33 “I have held many things in my hands, and I have lost them all; …
Everything Matters: “And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.”(Colossians 3:17) This is such a powerful verse! This is a wonderful verse to meditate on and to ask God how He wants us to implement these …
Serving: “You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love.”Galatians 5:13 NIV Go to this link and discover a tremendous way to serve: Contact SCORE International’s executive director, Chuck Groomes, if would like more information about serving …
Balance: I’ve seen people get so laser focused on their professional goals that they lose everything else. Athletes and coaches are notorious for doing this. My good friend Jerry Kindall once said, “There’s a subtle danger that a coach must avoid: fostering an attitude of complete concentration on baseball. It would be tragic to allow …
Relationship: Recently, I heard someone say, “God is not a math problem to be figured out. He is a work of art to be experienced. Through Christ, God blesses us with this amazing opportunity to have a relationship with God and to experience His love and grace. “Remain in me, as I also remain in …
Place Your Hand in His: We sometimes feel guilt about the past and then we worry about the future. God wants us to walk with Him in “the now.” That’s where the peace is. The future looks brighter with our hand in His. “What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters …
A Safe Place When we are anxious, stressed, frantic, God invites us in to a safe place. “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in …
Surrender? Surrendering is a tough concept if you have served in the military, helped to lead a competitive business, or if you coach or play a competitive sport. But in our relationship with God, it’s the perfect way to move forward. Every time I’ve ever surrendered a trial, disappointment, or tragedy to Christ, He has …
Joy>Happiness: Many times we search for happiness while ignoring the joy we may already have. Joy comes from inside us and lasts longer, while happiness is often caused by things that happen around us. Trusting in Christ to supply all of what we need, and gratitude to Him, will bring joy to each of us. …