We have entered another year. The old is gone and the new has come. And regardless of what happened last year, remember the words of C.S. Lewis, “ You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” So much of life depends on the decisions we make. Helen Keller [...]
Here are my favorite New Year’s resolutions from Jonathan Edwards. Resolution One: I will live for God. Resolution Two: If no one else does, I still will.
A child sleeping in an obscure manger in Bethlehem was actually a king in disguise. And this king, our king, now rules both in heaven and in our lives here on earth. As we celebrate the birth of our Lord this Christmas season, may the radiance of Christ fill your heart, may his love warm your family, [...]
Our natural tendency is to either live in the past or live in the future. We must focus on today, and live it to the fullest! C. S. Lewis once said, "Relying on God has to start all over everyday, as if nothing has yet been done." Jesus admonished us, “So don’t worry about tomorrow, [...]
Abraham Lincoln once said, “Give me 6 hours to chop down a tree and I’ll spend the first 4 sharpening the axe.” He was a wise man. God says, “If the ax is dull, and one does not sharpen the edge, then he must use more strength; But wisdom brings success” (Ecc. 10:10). Let’s focus [...]
Harry Ironside once said, "We would worry less if we praised more. Thanksgiving is the enemy of discontent and dissatisfaction." Paul the apostle exhorted us to give thanks in all things. In America, our forefathers set apart a special day for giving thanks, making Thanksgiving a national holiday. But let us be careful to take [...]
C. S. Lewis once said, “I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen: not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else.” I could not agree more. Jesus, the light of the world, came that we may have life (John 10:10). Let’s expect His light and life [...]
“God does not give us everything we want, but He does fulfill His promises, leading us along the best and straightest paths to Himself (Dietrich Bonhoeffer).” Great advice and so true! Regardless of what we are facing today, we can trust Him! Let’s take Mother Teresa’s advice and “Be faithful in small things because it [...]
You are a leader. Everyone is called to some type of leadership. To lead means to influence, and we all influence others. Paul, the apostle, said he was “not appointed by any group of people or any human authority, but by Jesus Christ himself…” (Gal. 1:1). Remember, your ultimate call to lead comes from God. [...]
Have you felt discouraged lately? You are not alone. Chuck Swindoll says, “We are all faced with a series of great opportunities brilliantly disguised as impossible situations.” Let’s look discouragement in the face today and refuse it! And then press on, expecting our God to do amazing things through us. Winston Churchill once said, "Continuous [...]