Remember, forgiveness is much more than a one-time event—as noble and even heroic as that may be. Instead, it is long term commitment that comes with a heavy price and that price is never paid—you keep paying and paying and paying. “How do you keep paying?”, you ask. You keep paying by choosing to keep … Continue reading
Category Archives: Daily Advice
It Really Is A Big Deal
Originally posted on Ed Brewer:
We’ve all dealt with it. You know the attitude. “I don’t have to go to Church to be a Christian”, they say. “God knows my heart” or, as one songwriter suggested “…me and Jesus, we got our own thing going”. As frustrating as that is to anyone who knows anything…
How to W.I.N.
Originally posted on Pastor Kemp's Blog:
Here’s a template for winning (W.I.N. — What’s Important Now) If it is important today but will not be important tomorrow – do it now! (The opportunity of a lifetime does not last a lifetime) If the deadline is today – deadlines matter to someone. Faithfully coming through…
Why are you living for the weekend?
Originally posted on Pastor Kemp's Blog:
Saturday Salutations! I hope you are reading this a little later than usual which leads me to the one think I’d like for you to think about today: Intentionally do something that delights you every day. It is so easy to develop a “living-for-the-weekend” mindset. The tragedy of…
In Search of Fossils.
Originally posted on Ed Brewer:
There are times when I look up from what I’m doing and wonder how I ended up in this alternate reality. Admittedly, some of that disorientation comes from the fact that I’m about to enter the upper middle of middle age, and taking inventory is becoming reflexive almost to the…
Where success starts…
John 13:3 (NKJV) Jesus, knowing that the Father had given all things into His hands… ____________ Most certainly, all things have not been put into your hands, but something has been put into your hands. Start there. Don’t allow what you’d like to have or used to have to distract you from what you do … Continue reading
Beware the Tyranny of Focus
Focus is a good thing. Matter of fact, sustained focus is the only way to truly make the journey of success. But remember, when you get there, the trip is over. Don’t be so driven to succeed that you fail to enjoy the journey. For the most part, it is the journey that matters, not … Continue reading
