As believers we have a responsibility in the way we represent Christ to not only our families and those we influence, but also to people who may be observing us who we don’t know. Consider what Paul said: “Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity.”(Colossians 4:5) “The …
When we trust in Christ, we make an exchange—our sin for His righteousness. Our sin was poured into Christ at His crucifixion. His righteousness is poured in to us at our conversion. No man can boast about his own righteousness, since any righteousness we may have is a gift from God. “God made him who …
You won’t live right if you don’t think right. “Your glass isn’t half empty. Your glass isn’t half full. Your glass is overflowing!” (Levi Lusco) “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will …
Whatever challenges we face, as children of God, we know that we are not alone. Each Christmas we are reminded of Immanuel, “God with us.” “Christmas has a deeper significance to followers of Jesus… Christmas is the season of Immanuel. We celebrate the good news that He is near, that He cares for us, and …
One of the most frustrating things for a coach is to see his players “go through the motions.” Their bodies are present but their hearts are not. Many times, God sees that in our relationship with Him. These three things help me when I find myself going through the motions:1. Each time we pray, read …
“Jesus told this parable:“Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed: ‘God, I thank you that I am not like other people—robbers, evildoers, adulterers—or even like this tax collector. I fast twice a week and give a tenth …
If our hope is in conservatives, progressives, the market or possessions, we are lost. Follow Him. In Jesus we find hope, light, truth and salvation. Even if you have less than a mustard seed portion of faith, follow Him. “Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please …
It’s good to have a “pull yourself up by your bootstraps” mentality, but what if you have no boots? God specializes in doing for us what we cannot do for ourselves. We’ve heard it said that God helps those who help themselves, but Charles Spurgeon wisely said, “God helps those who cannot help themselves.” “But …
You can live a “quiet life” and yet have tremendous influence. “You don’t have to be a ‘person of influence’ to be influential. In fact, the most influential people in my life are probably not even aware of the things they’ve taught me.”(Scott Adams) “and to make it your ambition to lead a quiet life: …
Thanksgiving is perhaps my favorite holiday. I love Christmas, Easter and Independence Day as well, because they all remind us of how much gratitude we should have in our hearts. “I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought, and that gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder.” – Gilbert C. Chesterton “Give thanks …