Recently, I read a quote by Max Lucado explaining the difference between mercy and grace:“Mercy gave the prodigal son a second chance. Grace gave him a feast.” Isn’t that good? Aren’t you thankful for God’s mercy and grace? “So he got up and went to his father. But while he was still a long way …
If we don’t become too self-absorbed, and if we make ourselves available, we can be an answer to someone’s prayer today. Each of us can encourage, provide a smile or perhaps pray for someone today. We need to pray this prayer from Isaiah 6:8, “Here I am Lord, send me.” “There is no one who …
Steele Harmon is a treasure. He coached football at both the high school and college levels. He was a tough coach. But I don’t know anyone that has more love in his heart. He’s almost 89 years young, but he’s still quick to share a joke, a story, encouragement…and love. He’s one of the most …
Between the ages of eight and twenty-four, there was seldom a summer day that I wasn’t playing catch with someone. Growing up, it was usually with my brother or a friend. Sometimes we would talk. Many times there was silence except for the ball popping the leather glove. We could communicate without talking. We would …
John Wesley once said, “Though we cannot think alike may we not love alike?” As Christians we would serve better and be more respected if we could learn to stay away from people who spew hate which can lead to violence. Loving our neighbors everyday is winning every day. “The world does not understand theology …
The word “culture” is very popular these days. Anytime a new leader comes on the scene it seems the culture needs to be changed. And, many times that change is needed. When something is built, there must be a good foundation. On your team or in your workplace, what is the foundation of the culture …
In my first year at Kentucky I was a 27 year old head coach. Early in the season we were losing a game by two runs in the 7th inning. My body language must have been exuding stress. Our sophomore shortstop came near to me and in a quiet, confident way said to me, “Coach, …
“Jesus answered, ‘Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life.’”(John 4:13-14) There are many wells today, but they are dry. There are many hungry …
What we do today may seem like just another day to work, study or compete. But God has placed usin our present situations in order to shine. “The true call of a Christian is not to do extraordinary things, but to do ordinary things in an extraordinary way.”—Dean Stanley “Whatever you do, work at it …
Be authentic. Be at peace with who God created you to be. There is only one you, so be the best version of yourself. This will bring peace to you and a smile to your Creator. “Comparison is the death of joy.” – Mark Twain “A heart at peace gives life to the body, but …