Your words have power. Use them today to build people up; not with flattery but with genuine encouragement. One of the most powerful gifts you can give someone is the gift of believing in them. “May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, Lord, my Rock …
Life can be hard, but we serve a God who is bigger than our problems. And He wants us to walk with Him. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”(Psalms 46:1) “The next time you find yourself alone in a dark alley facing the undeniables of life, don’t cover them with …
This would be a good day to encourage someone you work with, or someone you coach…or someone you live with. “Good words are worth much, and cost little.”-George Herbert “May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had…”(Romans 15:5) Keith MadisonSCORE International
When I hear someone referred to as a “good Christian” my mind may wonder to Peter, David and Moses. All of these men failed miserably, at times. For me, this points to Peters famous words in 1 Peter 4:8: “Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.” “for all …
“The circumstances we ask God to CHANGE are often the circumstances God is using to CHANGE US.”(Mark Batterson) “The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.”(2 Peter 3:9) Friday prayer: “Father help us …
“When the whole world is running towards a cliff, he who is running in the opposite direction appears to have lost his mind.” -C.S.Lewis “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it.”-Jesus(Matthew 7:13) Jesus said follow me for peace, …
God knows our struggles and our weaknesses. He knows our hearts. He loves us and wants to carry our burdens and be our strength. Don’t give up. Keep walking…alongside Him. “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.”(1 Peter 5:7) “But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for …
As you have heard, I’m sure, from others, there are two kinds of people in the world…givers and takers. “Takers may win the battle, but givers win the war.” – Simon Sinek While takers may appear to have momentary success, givers ultimately triumph in the long run due to their positive impact on others. Of …
In your car, in your office, in-between meetings or classes, hit “pause” a few times today, take a deep breath and give thanks and praise to God. Ask him for wisdom and direction for the next phase of your day. “I wanted to figure out why I was so busy, but I couldn’t find the …
“But what is liberty without wisdom, and without virtue? It is the greatest of all possible evils; for it is folly, vice, and madness, without tuition or restraint.” My prayer for today:“Heavenly Father, you have blessed us with incredible freedom, but we lack wisdom and virtue. Many people view good as evil and evil as …