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Inspiration
Morale is the greatest single factor in successful wars. Dwight D. Eisenhower This is a bold statement from one of the leading generals of World War Two. The Apostle Paul cautions us that we are in a spiritual battle. How… Continue Reading →
Most people have a desire to make a positive difference. What enables us to perform noble acts of service? In a prophetic vision, the prophet Daniel revealed the key how God may enable us to do great exploits. We see… Continue Reading →
Transformation occurs when we realize who God created us to be. The above quotation reminds me of a principle I read years ago by Abraham Maslow as he described the concept of self-actualization, “What a man can be, he must… Continue Reading →
There are two great days in a person’s life—the day we are born and the day we discover why. William Barclay Do you know why you were born? It’s been said that a person who has a why to live… Continue Reading →
This past week I had the opportunity to attend the Global Leadership Summit. Here is a small sampling of ideas that resonated with me from some of the speakers. Craig Groeschel Great leaders never cast blame. Great leaders take responsibility.You… Continue Reading →
Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. George Santayana We have a responsibility to be students of history so we don’t make the same mistakes of those who have gone before us. The lessons of history… Continue Reading →
Can you think of anything in your life that is too big for God? G. Campbell Morgan We have a tendency to magnify our problems and minimize the God who can solve those problems. We need to think rightly about… Continue Reading →
Your thoughts of God are too human. Martin Luther to Erasmus Several years ago J.B. Phillips wrote a book entitled, Your God is Too Small. We have a tendency to bring God down to our level of comprehension. May we… Continue Reading →
Jesus paid a debt He did not owe because we owed a debt we could not pay. Jesus is the perfect, spotless, lamb of God who came to take away our sins (John 1:29). Until you realize that you are… Continue Reading →
When the Scripture speaks – God speaks The Bible is God’s special revelation to help us know God. Theologians refer to the verbal plenary inspiration of Scripture. This means that every word of Scripture is inspired and authoritative. Are you… Continue Reading →
I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to reach my destination. A fact of life is that we will face headwinds. We can either enter into self-pity and say, “Woe is me,” or… Continue Reading →
We are not responsible for the circumstances we are in, but we are responsible for the way we allow those circumstances to affect us; we can either allow them to get on top of us, or we can allow them… Continue Reading →
He that wrestles with us strengthens our nerves and sharpens our skill. Our antagonist is our helper. Edmund Burke Our initial response to adversity is often avoidance. One guarantee of life is that you will face difficulties. I can’t always… Continue Reading →
These are times in which a genius would wish to live. It is not in the still calm of life, or in the repose of a pacific station, that great characters are formed. The habits of a vigorous mind are… Continue Reading →
Be not angry that you cannot make others as you wish them to be, since you cannot make yourself as you wish to be. Thomas à Kempis The Imitation of Christ is a classic devotional by Thomas à Kempis that… Continue Reading →
