How many senseless acts would have not been committed if a person would have restrained their emotions? How many hearts would not have been crushed if someone had used a little judgment before saying those harsh words? God wants us to be more patient and use wisdom when conversing with others. God gives each of […]

Most people think that being humble means we have to think less of ourselves. The real truth is that you can be very confident and humble at the same time. Being humble simply means that you think of yourself less. When you focus on what God wants you to become and daily reach out to […]

The one thing most of us have is the ability to speak our mind. The older we get, the easier it is to allow ourselves to speak before we think. I am a lot like my parents, I often speak too straight to people and that can be offensive. It’s not that it is not […]

How will this day start for you? Will you begin by thinking about all the things you laid out to get done today? Will you begin by dreading the things you have to do or hating having to go to work or school? It’s important how to start each day. In fact, the experts tell […]

We had a great prayer time in the service yesterday. Prayers were prayed for people with great needs and we believe needs will be met. How many times have you prayed for a specific need in your life and ended the prayer with “In Jesus Name, Amen”? Did you know that your prayers don’t have […]

AUGUST 15th…HE’S EVERYWHERE!! People often try to run from their issues rather than face them. Many who are addicted to various substances will try to hide their battle or refuse to admit it altogether. Often, you can keep some people from finding out about your problems and you can almost fool yourself about the depth […]

AUGUST 14th…YOU CAN CHANGE YOU!! I’ve met a lot of people who doubt themselves or continually put themselves down. I’ve competed with and against people who crumbled under pressure or stress. Getting to the point that you can handle what life throws your way is a process, it doesn’t happen overnight. It takes practice. How […]

How often have you been unhappy about something you were or were doing? My doctor was unhappy about my weight on my last visit. We set a six months goal to see some reduction. The only way to lose weight is to make a choice to lose weight. If you are unhappy about areas of […]

I love to play golf in my free time. Every year when the new equipment is developed, it is advertised to be longer and straighter. The only problem that comes with longer is the necessity to be straighter. If it does not go straight, then all your distance is wasted. The same is true with […]

How many of you know people who are notoriously late? Every time you plan on doing something at a certain time you always have to wait on them to arrive. How many of you have had a friend or family member who has been gone for a long time and you couldn’t wait to talk […]

AUGUST 10th…LISTEN FAST, TALK SLOW!! Everyone I talk with lately seems to think they are an expert about what’s happening in our world and think they need to express their opinion. Most opinions they have are based on what the news channels they prefer to listen to is telling them. I think it would do […]

We often name drop if it makes us sound more important to the people we are talking with. I was asked this week if I knew a golfer in our area. I responded, “Yes, I know him.” I had to retract that statement and simply say I knew his name. I had seen his name […]

AUGUST 7th…YOU GROW BETTER TOGETHER!! We live in a self-centered world where people think of themselves more than they consider others. It’s an easy trap to get caught up in as you struggle to make it week to week. But, God did not design us to exist on our own. We are created to be […]

AUGUST 4th….PEACE COMES FROM GOD!! Do you know people who live in a miserable state of mind all the time? They struggle to think of anything good that is going on in their life. They choose to attach themselves to people who also live in misery. The old saying, “Misery loves company” is the way […]

AUGUST 1st…HAPPINESS IS GIVING, NOT GETTING!! Most people think they would be happy if they had the things they want, but as soon as they obtain those things other things come to mind. They are never happy with what they have. Jesus taught us a valuable lesson in Philippians about where happiness comes from. Happiness […]

JULY 31st…IT DEPENDS ON YOU!! We live in a society that is super defensive. They respond without thought of what their words or actions are going to result in. How many times have you seen a small thing turn into a tragedy just because of the way the situation was handled? How often have husbands […]

No matter what you are facing in life, when you pray about your situation you are never alone in prayer. We ask others to help us pray and trust they will help you talk to God about what you are going through. I receive many prayer requests to be put on our text line to […]

JULY 28th…GROWING UP TAKES TIME!! Yesterday’s devotion raised a question. Why does it take so long to grow up? We all have met people who we think needs to grow up because they are acting much younger than their age should act. A plant takes several weeks growing before it begins to produce fruit. Why […]

JULY 27….PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT!! How many of the things you do without a second thought did you have to learn to perform? More than you think, I promise you. Things like walking, sports, relationships, and the list could go on and on. How did we become good at what we do? We practiced! Not everyone […]

JULY 26th…COMMUNICATION IS KEY TO RECOVERY!! Many people struggle with rehab and recovery as much as they do the event that has happened in their lives. Recovery and rehab are such a vital part of the process that it can not be overlooked or taken lightly. The same is true with your spiritual life. God […]

JULY 25th…GROWING UP TAKES TIME!! I have trees around my property that are close to 100 feet tall and I have trees that are 10 feet tall. The tallest trees have taken years to grow to their height. The same is true with our spiritual life. We are not instantly fully mature when we first […]

It’s amazing how many people I meet in life who live a life of insecurity. They don’t trust others, refuse to enter into close relationships, don’t want people to find out who they really are, and lose out in living life to the fullest. Insecurity is caused by many different things and I don’t pretend […]

How many people do you know that enjoy talking about themselves all the time. Their conversation is always about their own lives and the things they have done. It’s hard to have healthy relationships when it is all about you. Selfish pride destroys relationships and it shows up in a lot of different ways. Pride […]

One of the earliest actions we learn is to be selfish. We are naturally born to think about ourselves first. The idea and action of putting others ahead of ourselves is a learned trait and we all need help in learning it. When we begin to think of others first, our relationships with those people […]

How many times have you started something only to give up the effort in a short time? I have started losing weight so many times and did well in doing so, but my dedication soon faltered and the effort was void. Your commitments shape your life more than anything else. Your commitments can develop you, […]