Stand Firm
We are to love people but hate sin. We can no longer turn our heads to sin and pray that the strongholds of the world are broken. We can no longer water down scripture to make it look okay to sin or add our own twist to the interpretation. Yes, God is loving and forgiving, but he is also just. Meaning he upholds the moral order. He is the Rock, his works are perfect, and all his ways are just. A faithful God who does no wrong, upright and just is he. Deuteronomy 32:4 God hate
Today, Pray...Real Basic
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be make known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension (or your mind), will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Some basic steps in prayer for you today using your hand. 1. Pinkie finger represents you. Pray for yourself. Know God hears…John 9:31 and I John 5:15 a. Repenting – I John 1:9 b. Giving God thanks – Psalms 100:4 c.
Going the Second Mile
I have always had a problem with the verse Matthew 5:39 which says “But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also.” My flesh says “you have got to be kidding me, I want revenge. I don’t want to look like a coward.” But as a Christian, it is the very evidence of the Son of God in me if I don’t hit back. It may be insulting but it is an opportunity to let the Son of God shine in my life. A personal insult
Work Ethic
What a very powerful tool. As a coach it is one of the top things that we look for in our athletes. It is important in determining what type of player someone is going to be, and also whether or not they are going to reach their full potential. There are a couple factors that really stand out to me as a coach when we talk about work ethic and that is the mental aspect and the physical aspect. If you get a player who says they want to play basketball like Michael Jordan, th
Promises
The word promise means a declaration by some one to do something or not to do something. (Wikipedia,2022) Going through life we have all made promises. Sometimes we make promises to our closest friends, or maybe a co-worker. I have even been told a promise that has not been kept, if you have children you know what I am talking about. I chose this topic because it often carries great weight associated with the declaration. Often what we hope for and believe, rests on a certain