Prayer. If it’s important to you, it’s important to God. He wants to listen to your prayers. The Apostle Paul was in prison when he wrote the following words: “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, …
Opportunity. Occasionally, when I speak to teams, I talk about being mentally and physically ready for an opportunity the coach may give. It may be at the beginning of the schedule, the middle of the schedule or right before tournament. If a player has given up on getting his chance, or if he spent much …
Jesus told us in John 16:33 that we would experience trouble in this world. He also told us that he has “overcome the world.” We shouldn’t confuse God with life. What we go through in life is temporary. What God has in store for us is far better, and it’s eternal. “Humble yourselves, therefore, under …
As we enter the New Year, let’s be sure to count our blessings, naming them one by one. “It is only with gratitude that life becomes rich.”(Dietrich Bonhoeffer) “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”(Philippians 4:6) Keith MadisonSCORE International
“The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails.” (William Arthur Ward) When all is said and done, there’s usually more said than done. “What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save them? …
21st Century Stress It was that time of year, again, our “Austin Kearns Celebrity Golf Classic and “Get in the Game Dinner”—our annual fundraisers for our ministry with SCORE International. And this year’s event promised some unforeseen challenges. Some of our faithful, dependable volunteers were not able to help- meaning we were tackling more demands than …
Don’t allow the “routine” to rule your life today. Instead, be thankful for the the things you seldom notice: 1. Clean water 2. Food 3. The clothes you are wearing 4. Your job (remember how excited you were the day you were offered your position?) 5. Your health 6. Freedom (to worship, to speak without …
We live in an area that requires us to have a land-line. We do have cell phones, but the service is always questionable in our home even with up-to-date boosters. Sometimes to use our cellphones, we have to go outside, and that is just not convenient when it’s raining or snowing. Our old reliable landline …
What is the definition of a dear friend? She is someone who you may not have seen for a couple of years, but when the two of you get together, it’s like you’ve never been apart. Unfortunately, I often let the demands of life interfere with our special time together; and time passes too quickly …
If we want to represent Christ, we should perform whatever task we have scheduled today with excellence. Whether you are a laborer, executive, educator, coach or and athlete, pursue excellence. Unless our best effort is given in the workplace, field or court, no matter how much scripture we quote to people, it will go unheard …