Independence Day: Happy 4th! Our nation has grown by leaps and bounds since we gained our independence from the British Empire in 1776. We, for the most part, are a proud nation. With growth, come many challenges. I have a brief thought on this: Our nation, business, community, baseball program and family, will only grow …
God’s Faithfulness: People sometime disappoint us. Even family members and close friends may occasionally not understand you or not be available when you need them….but…. “But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.”(2 Thessalonians 3:3) “The glory of God’s faithfulness is that no sin of ours …
Ask, Seek, Knock: God knows our needs before we ask, even so, we should ask. He may not give to us what we want at the time of asking, but He will give us what we need. Sometimes we wait and receive something even better. From the ‘Sermon on the Mount’: “For everyone who asks …
Excellence: “So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.”(1 Corinthians 10:31) We would do well to think of this verse as we develop relationships, work for our employer, post on social media, or even work on a mundane task. When we do this, God receives …
Seek: What are we seeking today…more influence, more respect, more prestige, more peace, more wins? In Matthew 6:33, Jesus says this: “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”Matthew 6:33 “I have held many things in my hands, and I have lost them all; …
Everything Matters: “And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.”(Colossians 3:17) This is such a powerful verse! This is a wonderful verse to meditate on and to ask God how He wants us to implement these …
Serving: “You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love.”Galatians 5:13 NIV Go to this link and discover a tremendous way to serve: Contact SCORE International’s executive director, Chuck Groomes, if would like more information about serving …
Balance: I’ve seen people get so laser focused on their professional goals that they lose everything else. Athletes and coaches are notorious for doing this. My good friend Jerry Kindall once said, “There’s a subtle danger that a coach must avoid: fostering an attitude of complete concentration on baseball. It would be tragic to allow …
Relationship: Recently, I heard someone say, “God is not a math problem to be figured out. He is a work of art to be experienced. Through Christ, God blesses us with this amazing opportunity to have a relationship with God and to experience His love and grace. “Remain in me, as I also remain in …
Place Your Hand in His: We sometimes feel guilt about the past and then we worry about the future. God wants us to walk with Him in “the now.” That’s where the peace is. The future looks brighter with our hand in His. “What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters …