Martin Luther said, “The world does not need a definition of religion as much as it needs a demonstration.” Christianity is not a noun, it’s a verb; it requires action. I believe the world is confused about what it means to be a Christ-Follower because we have talked about it more than we have shown […]
Many people live life with an “I’ll scratch your back if you scratch my back,” type of mentality. They wait for others to make a contribution before they return the favor. But those that live a fulfilled life are those that contribute more than they consume. They contribute to the relationships around them more than […]
To live life with intentionality you must be decisive. Indecisiveness prevents action and kills opportunity. Analyzing every detail stalls forward progress. William Arthur Ward said, “The optimist lives on the peninsula of infinite possibilities; the pessimist is stranded on the island of perpetual indecision.” Many people are stuck in the paralysis of analysis. They are drowning in […]
The other day I was at Starbucks doing some writing and this thought hit me… “Behavior is an overflow of belief.” In other words, our beliefs are lived out by our behaviors. And in more other words, what’s in you will work its way out of you. The ancient and wise Solomon knew this, that’s […]
Everyone has a phrase that means more than anything else to them. We all want to be encouraged, but how we receive encouragement varies from person to person. As an encourager, it is vital that you know how the people around you want to be lifted up. There is a phrase or certain words that […]
Our thoughts have a fixed value. Godly thinking increases our faith, but negative thinking decreases it. Be aware of the results your thoughts will generate. Do not welcome destructive, defeated, and distracting thoughts. There is no value in negativity. Quit thinking the worst and start thinking the best. Understand that circumstances are not happening to […]
We can always trust that God’s plans are good and good for us. Founder of Auntie Anne’s Pretzels, Anne F. Beiler said, “My philosophy is: Life is hard, but God is good. Try not to confuse the two.” Jeremiah 29:11 I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord, plans to prosper you […]
Purpose Changes What You Do When you know what you are supposed to be doing, it’s easier to identify whether or not you are doing the right thing. Purpose is an excellent filter for determining whether or not you are spending your time the right way. It is an internal compass helping us navigate our […]
Have you ever stopped to think about what makes God so worthy of worship? It’s an honest question that can make a difference in your faith. You see, you can’t truly worship God if you don’t know why He is worthy. In fact, the word worship comes from an old English word that basically means […]
Remember the famous line in the Mission Impossible series? “Your mission, should you choose to accept it…” We have to accept our mission when God offers it to us. It is no one’s choice but ours. Whether that mission is a short-term adventure or a long-term journey, we have to embrace it and not fight […]