Inner commitments create external guardrails. Your core values act like a rudder for your decisions. When you pre-commit to a certain behavior, it is much easier to discipline yourself to follow through in the moment. Being prepared for what lies ahead empowers you to be successful when you get there. I like how boxer Joe […]

As Christians, we often hear about the concept of forgiveness being a significant aspect of God’s grace. While forgiveness is undoubtedly a crucial part of God’s grace, it is essential to recognize that His grace extends far beyond just this singular dimension. Grace is about empowerment. Grace empowers us to fulfill God’s purpose in our […]

John 4:23 “Yet a time is coming and has now come when true worshipers will worship the Lord in Spirit and in truth for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks.”   God is actively seeking those on the earth that are reflecting His glory. He is not looking for the wisest person […]

Understanding how to invest your time only happens when you recognize what gifts God has given you. Identifying your strengths helps you identify your purpose. Years ago, my daughter asked me, “Daddy, are there some people that don’t have any talents?” I quickly answered, “Everyone has talents.” She then responded, “Yeah, but, some people might […]

Mark 2:21-22 No one sews a patch of unshrunk cloth on an old garment. Otherwise, the new piece will pull away from the old, making the tear worse. And no one pours new wine into old wineskins. Otherwise, the wine will burst the skins, and both the wine and the wineskins will be ruined. No, […]

Proverbs 12:26 (NIV) The righteous choose their friends carefully, but the way of the wicked leads them astray. “Show me your friends, and I’ll show you your future.” This old maxim still rings true today. Who we hang out with is who we will ultimately become like. Depending on which people you choose, this can […]

In life, we often want the bigger things—the grand achievements, the great impact, and the significant abundance. However, true abundance lies not in pursuing grandeur but in faithfully tending to the little things surrounding us. By developing our faithfulness in the small aspects of life, we open ourselves up to God’s provision for the bigger […]

If you allow fear to manipulate you, you will never try new things. If you are afraid to lose, you will never truly win. Greatness requires some sacrifices.  Two specific sacrifices you must make are FEAR and PRIDE. All negative forces stem from those two elements. Fear will tell you that it will never work, and […]

When I was in junior high, I ran track and field. I competed in the 800-meter dash, which consists of two laps around the track. I was pretty good at this race, but there was one guy on my team who always beat me. I will never forget Brian. Brian always outran me. Every ribbon […]