One of the clearest evidence of a renewed heart is in how we speak. Jesus said that the "mouth speaks from that which fills the heart" (Matthew 12:34). This is more than just avoiding fowl language. It's the choice ...
The world is watching how we live our lives. If we profess a belief in Christ and want others to see His power at work within us, we need to live authentically. Living authentically means to live the way ...
We all hit potholes in the road of life; those times when, in our exasperation, we cry out to God, "Why?" Why are you doing this to me? At its core lies a question of faith—is God for us ...
If you've watched or played football for any length of time, you know that turnovers are a part of the game. They can be costly, affecting outcomes of games, championships and, when they occur repeatedly, an athlete's reputation. Likewise, ...
In games of sport a team or player is permitted to call time-outs. It’s designed into the game. Great coaches know how to strategically use time-outs to give their team an advantage. Yet, in the game of life, many ...
In the game of life there are many third and long situations. Those are the times when hope and despair battle for ascendancy—when you’re facing the very possibility that you might very well fail at what you are attempting. When ...
Since before the birth of Christ, explorers have used triangulation—a method of determining the distance to objects from two reference points—to accurately map their world. Successfully navigating our world requires two reference points too. In this half-hour presentation I ...
One must first possess the thing he would give to another. This is especially true for vision, for the value of this gift is directly proportionate to the degree to which we possess and cultivate it in our own ...
At one time, it was a common practice for a community to honor someone special with a key to the city. It was a symbolic gesture of freedom of access, trust and friendship. We too can honor our brothers ...
Conquering a challenge can be very exhilarating. Whether climbing a mountain, getting into shape, or honing a new skill, an appropriate challenge can bring out your personal best. But it takes more than the eye of the tiger to ...