The most powerful way to motivate someone and fill their emotional tank is to encourage them. Encouragement is an irresistible form of inspiration. The word encourage is a compound of the prefix EN, meaning to put in or into; and the word courage, meaning confidence and strength. To “encourage” literally means to put courage into […]
I will never forget when I first got my driver’s license. It’s the pinnacle moment in a teenager’s life when independence becomes tangible. Dreaming of cruising the open road with my friends took up most of my time—and not just cruising, but cruising in style; driving a beast of a machine down the road, making […]
Psalm 8:3-9 When I consider Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, the moon and the stars, which You have set in place, what is man that You are mindful of him, the son of man that You care for him? You made him a little lower than the heavenly beings and crowned him with […]
God often others to speak into our lives. Every day there are people who God uses to get a message to you. The question is are you listening? Are you tuned in to the wisdom and possible voice of God through others? Everyone has the potential to teach you something. If you’ll begin to open […]
Jesus never promised that when we choose to follow Him, everything would be easy. But, He did promise that He would be with us in the midst of the storms. Life with Jesus does not mean it is always smooth sailing, but it does mean He will guide us through it all. John 16:23: “In […]
I believe, without a shadow of a doubt, one of the fastest ways to succeed is to read. Leaders are readers. Reading great books will take you further than you will ever go on your own. I have found over the years though that many people either don’t read enough or don’t let what they’re […]
One of my mentors, Paul Martinelli once said, “I am so ridiculously comfortable with failure it makes other people uncomfortable.” Now understand Paul is not speaking in cliches. In fact, he has been named one of the world’s most successful coaches in the industry. Most likely you have heard the importance of failing forward and […]
Not long ago, I did a video about stress I would like to share with you. You see, stress is part of life, but most people don’t know how to handle it. They don’t know what to do with it. In this video, I share a new perspective about stress that I hope is helpful […]
Charles Spurgeon once said, “A Bible that’s falling apart usually belongs to someone who isn’t.” The Word of God is essential in your life. It’s not a supplement to your spirituality. It’s not a snack for your spirituality. It’s your life source. You can’t truly know God fully without knowing His word. Unfortunately, we get […]
You were created to grow and develop into your potential. God’s design is for you to become all He has called you to be. You have to ask yourself… Am I growing and developing into my potential? Am I living up to the calling I have received? I am convinced that we are all called […]