Jack Hyles has said, “success is on the same road as failure; success is just a little further down the road.” Every successful person I’ve ever known has experienced failure and disappointment…several times. Perseverance is the key to being all God has created us to be. Perseverance is power. “Let perseverance finish its work so …
I must confess, many of my prayers are asking God to help my will be done. Jesus taught us to pray like this: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. And forgive us our …
I plan on voting later this morning. I always feel good about this exercise because so many have sacrificed so much in order that we may have this freedom. But let’s be honest, when the election is over it will not be the men and women we elect that will give us peace and security. …
Paul David Tripp once said, “To think today, when your life doesn’t work as planned, that it’s out of control is to forget that Jesus reigns for your sake and His glory.” Many of you know that I was crushed when I made it to Triple A at 19, but was out of baseball without …
Sharon and I are spending the week in an area that’s known for its beauty and grandeur. While here, I’ve been reminded several times that we should worship the Creator, not the creation. As we are in awe of all God has created, and continues to create, let’s give Him thanks. “I love to think …
“But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you.”(Luke 6:27-28) Jesus teaches a hard lesson for us here, doesn’t he? But, think about it this way, it’s hard to love God and people if we have …
Are you in a “dry place?” Are you thirsty for truth, encouragement and sanity in what appears to be a crazy world? If so, I encourage you to read Jesus’ parables in the Gospels. Enjoy the security and safety found in The 23rd chapter of Psalms. Find refreshment in the Word of God. “Thirsty hearts …
If we only desire a small piece of God in our lives, we will only have a limited amount of peace to give to those around us. “When I enter a room, do I bring with me a spirit of peace or a spirit of anxiety?”(Mark John Comer) “So letting your sinful nature control your …
The closer we are to the heart of God, the less we judge and the more we extend grace to those around us. If you hear me judging, that means I haven’t been humbling myself before God. I’ve just been going through the motions. “If you judge people, you have no time to love them.” …
Seeking acceptance, approval and favor from people are empty pursuits—inconsistent at best. Our rest, approval, acceptance, favor and grace comes when we look vertically, not horizontally. God’s love for you is not based on performance. “Looking to people for your inner self-worth never works.”(Paul David Tripp) “So do not fear, for I am with you; …