Our words can motivate, encourage and bring people together. They can also bring pain, discourage and destroy confidence. Words can build up or tear down. How will we use them today? “Be careful with your words. Once they are said, they can be only forgiven, not forgotten.” (Unknown) ”The words of the reckless pierce like …
Let’s place God first in everything we do today. Work as if you are working for Him. Play as if you are playing for Him. Treat others as if you were doing it for Him. Do this and be impactful and effective. ”I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me …
GOOD FRIDAYIt’s GOOD:*Because of Jesus’ death we can approach God with confidence (Hebrews 4:16)*Because of Good Friday (the crucifixion), Jesus paid the debt of our sin. He was the perfect, unblemished sacrifice for all of our sins.*Because of Good Friday, we can have eternal life!*Because of Good Friday we can celebrate Resurrection Sunday! ”’He himself …
This is Holy Week. This Sunday we will celebrate the resurrection of Christ. Between now and Sunday we should find time to pray and to be thankful that Jesus took our sins on the cross with Him. He paid in full. We should honor Jesus’ desire for us to forgive, serve and love others. “God …
“It is not how much we have, but how much we enjoy, that makes happiness.” –Charles Spurgeon Living most of my life competing for the next win, I would often overlook the joy that came with simply knowing the young men on my teams. Very seldom did I ever say, “Lord, I am so thankful …
There is great freedom in receiving forgiveness and in giving forgiveness. We can’t love God and love others as well without forgiving those who give us pain. When Jesus was in tortuous physical pain on the cross, (also in spiritual and emotional pain), He said these words: ”Father, forgive them, for they do not know …
It was said 15-20 years ago that we are living in a post-Christian society. Now, I’m hearing that we are living in a post-character society. Funny how that worked. What can we do in our circle of influence to honor Christ and grow as men and women of character? Do we idolize or support men …
Don’t allow the enemy, or any person, tell you that you aren’t good enough.Don’t ever tell yourself that you aren’t good enough. Through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, Paul tells ALL of us why we were created and what He can do through us. ⬇️ “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus …
Pride can sometimes prevent us from having the joy God wants us to have in our relationship with Him and with others. ”Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?” Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven …
There’s gonna be a great day! ”However, as it is written: “What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has conceived”— the things God has prepared for those who love him—“(1 Corinthians 2:9) “If all you see is all you see, then you will never see all there …