I once had a good friend come up to me at a dinner party and bring the subject of faith up in the conversation. He asked, “your not one of this ‘born again’ Christians, are you?’” I gave a poor answer hoping not to offend him. What I should have said is everyone who has […]

Americans in Afghanistan need to come home. Hospitals are filling to capacity in many states because of the Delta variant of COVID-19. Our southern border has become an area ofcrisis with innocent children being separated from their parents. The influx is so great, the border patrol and local authorities can’t accommodate the innocent and can’t […]

“He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, “Quiet! Be still!” Then the wind died down and it was completely calm.”Mark 4:39 NIV “There is more safety with Christ in the tempest than without Christ in the calmest waters.”(Alexander Grosse) Keith MadisonSCORE International

The recipe for peace: “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all […]

Our lives are not good because we comfortable, entertained and well-fed. Our lives are good because we have access to the Prince of Peace during the storms of life. “Real peace is not the calm.It’s the presence of God during the storm.” (Unknown) “because they all saw him and were terrified. Immediately He spoke to […]

There is power in spending time alone with God before the start of each day. I have noticed there is far less chaos. There is a difference in the way I treat others and more wisdom in my decision making. Quietness, praying, listening and reading His Word make such a positive impact on my day. […]

How do you help the people in your workplace or on your team become better?1. Pray for them (this will allow you to see them differently than you ever have before).2. Encourage them (we all need encouragement, right? We all need someone to believe in us)3. Hold each other accountable for effort and excellence. “The […]

My friend Marlin McPhail shared this quote with me last week: It’s not about meIt’s about HimIt’s not about usIt’s about them(Jody Flowers) “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.”(Philippians […]

This is what every family, team, business, church and and organization needs. It’s right here in Romans 15:5 “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

Going through rivers of difficulty will either cause us to drown or force us to grow stronger. If we go in our own strength, we are more likely to drown. If we invite the Lord to go with us, He will protect. “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when […]