And The Greatest Gift Love is the only spiritual power that can overcome the self-centeredness that is inherent in being alive – Arnold J. Toynbee As we continue to celebrate the beauty of this season, may we always remember that the promise of Christ’s birth and His ultimate sacrifice of love is the best gift...
Character First Success is not always given to the most gifted or talented but to those who allow God to develop their character – Unknown Character development is an “inside job”. It requires a lot of humility and patience (especially with yourself). Some say it is what you do—who you are—when others aren’t looking. Allow...
Most Valuable We Are (This one is worth repeating) Until you value yourself, you won’t value your time. Until you value your time, you will not do anything with it. – M. Scott Peck The Bible tells us to “not think more highly of ourselves than we should”. Now that doesn’t mean to think “less” of...
Faith or Fear – The Choice is Yours It is only the fear of God that can deliver us from the fear of man – John Witherspoon We stress and fret over a lot of things in life. And truth be told some of the things we insistently worry about arise out of our fear—of...
God Said It…That Settles It Thy ways are past understanding, but Thou knowest the way for me – Dietrich Bonhoeffer Always keep top of mind the scripture which reminds us, “The steps of a [good and righteous] man are directed and established by the Lord. And He delights in his way [and blesses his path]....
Open Hands He who wants anything from God must approach Him with empty hands – Robert C. Cunningham There is something about decluttering/ clearing your life of its many distractions. It not only frees you to see and move forward in ways you couldn’t before, but more importantly, allows God’s Word to take root….fall on fertile...
Courage to Go Never forget that only dead fish swim with the stream – Malcom Muggeridge Dare to be different from the crowd—to challenge the status quo and to trust God to lead you, no matter how ill-prepared you may feel. Your assignment is special and while it may be lonely at times, know that...
Let Go of the Reigns On every level of life…hurry and impatience are sure marks of an amateur – Evelyn Underhill Funny, we’re all in such a hurry these days. Our lives are like a conveyor belt— we tend to move at a fast pace, continuing to add/take on the next thing without ever stopping...
The Undeniable Comfort of Peace If we do not have quiet in our minds, outward comfort will do no more for us than a golden slipper on a gouty foot – John Bunyan When your heart and mind are clear and at peace, the comforts of life, while welcomed, are much sweeter but are not...
Spiritual Markers Keep Victories Afresh (inspired by the writings of Chris Tiegreen) You recall in the Old Testament where the people of God marked places that represented great victory in their lives. Remember the altar Noah built after he and his household were delivered from the flood that overtook the earth (Genesis 8:20), or the altar...
