Tuesday, October 23, 2018
| 1:17 min read | Certain things only function well when they’re attached. A trailer can’t move forward without being attached to a vehicle. A passenger or freight car on a train can’t reach its destination without being connected to an engine. Fruit can’t be produced without being attached to a tree or vine. Jesus […]
Monday, October 22, 2018
| 1:21 min read | I’m sure you’ve met arrogant people during the course of your life. There’s nothing quite as repulsive as encountering someone who’s totally impressed with themselves and their “accomplishments.” The name-dropping, boasting, and sense of self-importance create a nauseating stench around such a soul. They may even mask their pride with […]
Friday, October 19, 2018
| 1:10 min read | There’s nothing quite as comforting and encouraging as a good friend. When life is tough, it’s great to have someone show up to help and support you. When things are going well, it’s great to have someone who rejoices and celebrates with you. Friendships make life richer, and better. While […]
Thursday, October 18, 2018
| 1:24 min read | Your thoughts matter. According to the Bible, your thoughts are shaping your life! Proverbs 4:23 (GNT) “Be careful how you think; your life is shaped by your thoughts.” One of the areas of thought that seriously affects every part of your life is your beliefs about God. How you view […]
Wednesday, October 17, 2018
| 1:12 min read | Everybody thinks about themselves. It’s a part of what we do, consciously and unconsciously. The thoughts we have about ourselves shape our character, our interactions with others, and affect our personal joy and peace. There’s a starting point to healthy thoughts about yourself. You can only think the right way […]
Tuesday, October 16, 2018
| 1:07 min read | Your thoughts matter. According to the Bible, your thoughts are shaping your life! Proverbs 4:23 (GNT) “Be careful how you think; your life is shaped by your thoughts.” To change your life, you must change your thinking. Paul, the apostle, wrote about this in Romans 12:2 (NLT) “Don’t copy the behavior […]
Monday, October 15, 2018
| 1:15 min read | In life, there are things that are “out of our control.” Things happen, situations arise, people react, and decisions are made that we have no influence over. When we experience lots of uncontrollable events, we can become passive. We resign ourselves to simply surviving whatever life throws our way. While […]
Friday, October 12, 2018
| 1:37 min read | Are you a do-gooder? This term isn’t always used positively. Often people describe a self-righteous, holier-than-thou person as a do-gooder. While self-righteous, holier-than-thou attitudes and actions stink, we shouldn’t dismiss the power and importance of being the proper kind of do-gooder. The Bible actually tells us to become a do-gooder, […]
Thursday, October 11, 2018
| 1:07 min read | We all understand the nature of viruses. They’re contagious. Without proper care, we can inadvertently be infected through infected people. Viruses are passed on. Just as there are viruses that affect our bodies, there are viruses of the spirit and soul. We can be infected with them by contact with […]
Wednesday, October 10, 2018
| 1:26 min read | Practically, every sport gives coaches and players opportunities for timing out. At strategic moments in the competition, it’s sometimes wise to bring the play to a stop. When used the right way, timeouts can win games. In life, God sometimes calls a timeout for us. He brings things to a […]
Friday, September 21, 2018
| 1:07 min read | What’s disappointed you recently? Sometimes we’re disappointed by people. Promises and commitments are made that aren’t fulfilled. We’re also disappointed by circumstances. We expected things to happen a certain way at certain times, only to experience something very different. Disappointments are the result of unfulfilled expectations. When something doesn’t happen […]
Thursday, September 20, 2018
| 1:22 min read | Starts are important. Ask anyone who runs races or is engaged in swimming competitions. They know that how they handle themselves at the starting block can be the difference between winning and losing. Poor starts immediately put you in catch up mode. You’re behind from the beginning. While we often […]
Wednesday, September 19, 2018
| 1:33 min read | Certainly, you’ve been rejected at some point in your life. You can’t live very long without experiencing the pain of someone’s rejection. It happens at school, at work, and in all human groups and interactions. The fear of rejection is one of the most common and strongest fears we experience. […]
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
| 1:39 min read | A fast way to misery is through comparison. When you compare your circumstances, opportunities, experiences and resources to others, you’ll never be happy. There will always be someone who seems smarter, more popular, more likable, wealthier, enjoying life more fully than you. Comparison is a social epidemic. It’s creating lots […]
Monday, September 17, 2018
| 1:25 min read | In music there’s a difference in an upbeat and a downbeat. Upbeats and downbeats set the rhythm of a song. These musical terms are often used to describe our emotional rhythms also. When we’re happy, positive and cheerful, we’re upbeat. When we’re discouraged, down and gloomy, we’re downbeat. You can […]
Friday, September 14, 2018
| 1:49 min read | Are you available? This question is used in many ways to determine the status of someone? Merriam-Webster dictionary defines “available” as “present or ready for immediate use.” One of the main requirements for being used by God is availability. In fact, God seems to be more concerned about our availability […]