In order to have more positivity in your life … more peace, productivity, wisdom and courage, we need to make room for more Jesus in our life. Jesus will help us navigate the bumps in the journey of our lives! Jesus said: ”I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me …
The ABCA had a tremendous convention in Dallas these past few days. Over 7,000 coaches attended from all 50 states and several foreign countries. It was a good time. In my busyness of board meetings and meetings with old and new friends, I missed my time in the Word and “breathing in” God’s peace. Mike …
My only New Year’s resolution is to extend more grace to others. After all, God has extended grace upon grace to me throughout my entire life. As a part of this grace, is for me to be more tolerant of other’s faults and more forgiving when I’m wronged. When I point a finger, may it …
As a grandfather, it gives me so much joy to hear from my sons and my grandchildren. As a former coach, it also gives me joy to hear from my former players. As happy as I am when I see them or get a call from them, it’s nothing compared to the joy God has …
Most of us will never have a conversation with a king or a president. But the King of kings and Lord of lords wants to be with us! When we sense His knocking at the door of our hearts, the appropriate thing to say is “welcome, I am honored that you would want to be …
Psalm 90 is a beautifully written chapter, the oldest of the Psalms and written by Moses. If you skim the chapter, it’s about the brevity of life and the overall condition of mankind. But, don’t miss the beginning and the end! ”Lord, you have been our dwelling place throughout all generations. Before the mountains were …
Are you living in the moment or are you living in minutes? In studies, Psychiatrists have shown that we live half of each minute while thinking about some other moment in time, past or future. So, half of our life we are mentally somewhere else in time. We are not present half the time. We …
“If” can be a powerful two letter word, especially when Jesus uses it. ”I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.“(John 15:5) So my prayer should be, “Jesus, you are the vine and I …
God wants to use us. Each one of us. He’s looking for people with a heart like Mary’s. ”“I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May your word to me be fulfilled.” Then the angel left her.“(Luke 1:38) ”For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes …
The worst time to make a major decision is when you are anxious, frustrated or angry. The best time to make decisions is after you count your blessings. Gratitude is the best segue into decision making. ”Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests …