Right versus wrong, the fight of life. But, the tendency is to take hard positions, stand solid, as the belief is that this shows strength. However, this is a hidden fault, a weakness. Inability to recognize wrongs creates divisions, as both sides fight and position to claim their righteousness. Cracks are created in the foundation….
A purpose of faith is that you live by faith. For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written, “The righteous shall live by faith.” Romans 1:17 The Gospel has been revealed from God to you. This is faith. Now that you have this free gift, you…
Go, and I will go with you. Never underestimate the power of those words. This saying of trust and unity from a spouse, a friend, a team member, a leader, provides fuel, confidence. The CEO is a lonely spot, but those words from the leadership team breath life. You are not alone. We got your…
Is there such a thing as blind faith? Almost always, humans need proof to believe. Belief comes from seeing it with our own eyes, touching and feeling it. Once we experience, we believe. You can’t force yourself to believe something or will yourself to have faith. Faith doesn’t come from discipline, emotions, or from rule…
Your scars have value in the eyes of Christ. We all have scars, war wounds, and we all try to keep the marks locked away. Maybe it is shame, because if others see the scars left from the storm, they will not receive you, avoid you. Maybe we think we will wear a scarlet letter….
Someone makes a bad remark or rolls their eyes at you, you return with the animosity. The tongue takes over. You end up saying or doing something you regret, something you really didn’t mean. Your boss makes a decision that you don’t agree with. Frustration lives rent free in your mind. You harbor resentment and…
“Humility means you love serving more than you crave leading.” Paul David Tripp There is a connection between service and humility. The definition of service isn’t complete without including the word humility. One can’t serve without humility. As a young Walmart Analyst at Schering-Plough , I was a bit disgruntled, really lacked humility. I went…
The tendency is to allow the greatest gift we have ever been given to go unused. “Nevertheless, I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you.”…
At a lunch recently, I heard about the valley, the storm, the wilderness that my friend had been walking through. As we talked, I heard the emotional scars left from the valley. Listening, I quickly recall my storms. Some involved sickness and death, some involved my job, some involved money, so many come to mind. …
The branch cannot bear fruit by itself. The branch of a tree is totally dependent on outside sources to bear fruit. By itself, a branch does not create fruit. In fact, a branch by itself is useless. But, give the branch water and life happens. Fruit is created. What did not exist comes into existence…