Sunday, May 31st, 2020
The only opportunity we have is right now. Carpe diem—‘seize the day.’ Grab a hold of each moment. Choose to smile, listen, and learn—and watch your life unfold like never before.… Read the rest
Saturday, May 30th, 2020
It’s important to remember that if you don’t guard your time, someone else will grab it. A lot of people have good plans for my life, but they may not be in line with God’s. Time is a commodity—a gift from God—that we must steward well.… Read the rest
Friday, May 29th, 2020
“There is always the danger that we may just do the work for the sake of the work. This is where the respect and the love and the devotion come in – that we do it to God, to Christ, and that’s why we try to do it as beautifully as possible.” Mother Teresa… Read the rest
Thursday, May 28th, 2020
Every time you step out for God, He will step up for you. Faith is a wonderful attribute when we choose to live by it and endeavor to do something with it. “Don’t be timid; don’t get discouraged. God, your God, is with you every step you take” (Joshua 1:9).… Read the rest
Wednesday, May 27th, 2020
The only way you’ll ever walk on water is by getting out of the boat. As far as I know, Peter can make claim to have done the impossible—even though it was for only a moment. It sure beats the remaining eleven who did nothing at all.… Read the rest
Tuesday, May 26th, 2020
Amelia Earhart stated, “The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity. You can do anything you decide to do.” Step out. Give it try. Remember, the difference between a dream and a fantasy is the privilege to act.… Read the rest
Monday, May 25th, 2020
I truly believe that God is happier when we take a wrong step with a right heart than if we take no step at all. Risk always has its rewards—even if it’s the knowledge of what not to do.… Read the rest
Sunday, May 24th, 2020
Every time we give up to stay in the good graces of those we love, we actually give up the greater places purposed by the One who loves us most. We can either become a people–pleaser or a God–pleaser. I’ve discovered that even good–hearted people don’t always have my best interest in mind. We have but an audience of One to whom we answer.… Read the rest
Saturday, May 23rd, 2020
We spend way too much time, energy, and money investing in the temporal when we ought to be investing in the eternal. Too many give too much to so little. We get only one shot at this, so make it count.… Read the rest
Friday, May 22nd, 2020
If we rush around trying to accomplish many things in life, we actually end up robbing ourselves of the truly abundant life. No one can do everything, but each of us can do something—just make sure that something is worth doing.… Read the rest
Thursday, May 21st, 2020
One of the most dangerous words in the English language is the word someday. The Bible tells us, “Indeed, the ‘right time’ is now. Today is the day…” (2 Corinthians 6:2). Today might be all you have; tomorrow may never come. Live with a sense of urgency—aware that each moment could be your last.… Read the rest
Wednesday, May 20th, 2020
Death is not a matter of if; it’s a matter of when. And since the clock is ticking, and each tick could be your last, don’t wait until it’s too late. As long as you have this moment, make it count.… Read the rest
Tuesday, May 19th, 2020
Playwright Neil Simon once said, “Don’t listen to those who say, ‘It’s not done that way.’ Maybe it’s not, but maybe you will.” Just because it has never been done doesn’t mean it never will. “I can do ALL things through Christ” (Philippians 4:13).… Read the rest
Monday, May 18th, 2020
If you keep doing what you’ve always done, you’ll always get what you’ve always got. Unfortunately, we can easily become creatures of habit rather than people with heart. Don’t let your routines overshadow God’s purposed dreams.… Read the rest
Sunday, May 17th, 2020
When it comes to death, the playing field is equal. We all will die—there’s no getting around it. And being that the death rate is still hovering around 100%, it’s probably best to make sure your eternal future is secure before your temporal stuff is. You are not ready to live until you are ready to die.… Read the rest
Saturday, May 16th, 2020
Don’t live your life with good intentions unless you are committed to being intentional about doing good. Paul writes, “At ALL times make it your aim to do good to one another and to all people” (1 Thessalonians 5:15).… Read the rest
Friday, May 15th, 2020
Never withhold words that can benefit another. One of the most powerful tools we have is our voice—and within our lips lies the power to build up or tear down. Let people know they have value, and make it your daily choice to breathe such words into them.… Read the rest
Thursday, May 14th, 2020
Most of us don’t make the best use of our time. We’d rather count minutes than embrace moments. The goal in life is NOT to simply finish, but to finish well. Life isn’t about accomplishment; it’s about investment. Make each moment count.… Read the rest
Wednesday, May 13th, 2020
One of the great myths of our day is that time flies. Time doesn’t fly, but it does tick, and it’s important to know that each tick is non-refundable. Too often, we take time for granted only to realize we can never get it back. I know that if time were money, we would be a whole lot more attentive to where it was going, and to what.… Read the rest
Tuesday, May 12th, 2020
Leadership is not received, but achieved. You cannot simply deem yourself the leader and expect others to follow. Leadership is earned. You cannot cut any corners. There is no easy road you can take. You have to build the foundation of it—one brick at a time.… Read the rest
Monday, May 11th, 2020
Leading is a marathon, not a sprint. As Rome wasn’t built in a day, neither is good leadership. I’m not saying you have to pace yourself, but learn to place yourself—be committed to the long haul and investing in the right things.… Read the rest
Sunday, May 10th, 2020
Leaders love everybody, but they move with the movers. Discover those around you who make things happen and start spending quality time with them. When life is done, I want to look back and know I made the biggest impact I could. Don’t you?… Read the rest
Saturday, May 9th, 2020
Too often, we live our lives at arm’s length. If we really want to leave a lasting legacy, then we have to be willing to get up close and personal. We’re going to have to move against those fears that keep us at arm’s length. The key to authenticity is vulnerability.… Read the rest
Friday, May 8th, 2020
Grace is a gift, not a gain. God didn’t owe us anything. He gave us something we didn’t deserve. So embrace each moment. Live each day in response to this precious gift.… Read the rest
Thursday, May 7th, 2020
Dreams cut short, are lives cut off. Every person was created by God to make a difference. The question is, what kind of difference are you making? When you’re not living out your God–purposed dreams, it not only affects you, but also those around you. When we’re not living our lives to the fullest potential, others are affected in negative ways.… Read the rest