Galatians 5:22-23a But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. These fruits are seen in the reflection of God. Love – being the first thing we display through our attitude. It is the forgiveness and compassion that we show to others when the world only shows […]
When it comes to relationships, we must make deposits into them before withdrawing from them. Think of it as a relationship bank account. What we put into the account is what we will get out of it. No more, no less. We will never be able to withdraw more than we have deposited. If we try, the relationship […]
We are looking for a great move of God, yet He is looking for a great move of His people. What great thing are you going to do this year? The new you is about stepping out farther than you ever have. It’s about living out your faith in a bolder way. It’s about believing God […]
Famous basketball coach and legend John Wooden carried a card in his pocket for most of his life. It was a card his father gave to him with seven principles to live by. It was a guide that John lived by every day of his life. One of the seven incredible principles on the card […]
Here are some thoughts about how to invest your time with your family, especially if you have kids still at home… Make your T.I.M.E.… T = Thematic. Plan special family days with a theme. If you are going to a movie with your family, do something that goes along with the movie. If the movie […]
When you have children, your kids are a unique reflection of you. They carry your mark in their DNA. In the same way, we carry the mark of our Father God, Who stamped us with His likeness. When the Creator God creates something, He takes great delight in it, just like a parent takes great […]
The only limit you have is the belief you have one. In 1906 football changed. The forward pass was legalized, but no one adopted the strategy. Instead, they clung to their traditional running and kicking. However, St. Louis University practiced the new play and implemented it. They outscored their opponents 402 to 11 that year […]
Psalm 23:5 (NIV) “You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies.” What a powerful verse David penned. We are in a time of uncertainty, with many things that can go wrong. With so much tension in the air, it can be easy to feel like there’s no hope for us. But it doesn’t […]
Years ago, the famous author Jim Collins wrote about a phenomenon that became known as The Stockdale Paradox. In fact, this is something in Psychology that is a mind-blowing reality. The better we grasp and accept this reality, the greater our opportunity to persevere through anything. The story of Admiral Jim Stockdale is unlike any […]
You will never give someone hope if you do not genuinely believe in them, and you cannot fake it when it comes to having confidence in others. Believing in people is more than just talk–it is about placing your trust in them. Businessman Harvey MacKay said, “If you wish others to believe in you, you […]