“Surround yourself with the best people you can find, delegate authority, and don’t interfere” – Ronald Reagan When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. (Proverbs 29:2) How do you choose who to vote for? Giles County celebrated its 200th birthday in 2006. In […]
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Things That Matter
02
Jul
The bottom line is this: Whatever you do, leave a legacy of faith and faithfulness! – Buddy Smith when I call to remembrance the genuine faith that is in you, which dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am persuaded is in you also. (2 Timothy 1:5) What are the […]
Facts Tell – Stories Sell
01
Jul
Everyone has a life story to share! All these things Jesus spoke to the multitude in parables; and without a parable He did not speak to them, (Matthew 13:34) When was the last time you shared your life story? What have been the most significant things that have happened in your life? People love stories […]
The First Year in Review
30
Jun
The strongholds are coming down! God’s children will prevail! – song on CD “Things That Matter” “Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit.” (John 15:2) How has your life been changed by these devotionals? Today marks […]
Caren Does Her First Triathlon
29
Jun
We create a world for ourselves by the words we speak! “The words that I speak to you are spirit, and they are life.” (John 6:63b) What goals do you have regarding your physical health? Who is holding you accountable to those? For years, I told Caren (my daughter) that some day she would compete […]
Creating S.M.A.R.T. Goals
28
Jun
Live life above the line. If you are willing to learn instead of blame, life will go more smoothly. A faithful man will abound with blessings, But he who hastens to be rich will not go unpunished. (Proverbs 28:20) How S.M.A.R.T. are your most important goals? For the past two days, I have talked about […]
Testimony of My Son and Accountability
27
Jun
A specific goal has a much greater chance of being accomplished than a general goal. Open rebuke is better than love carefully concealed. (Proverbs 27:5) How do you hold someone accountable for action steps in a coaching relationship? In yesterday’s devotional I shared about healthy accountability. Today I share how understanding this recently impacted Robbie […]
Healthy Accountability
26
Jun
Accountability gives us energy to change. “Hypocrite! First remove the plank from your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye.” (Matthew 7:5) How does healthy accountability work in a coaching relationship? I’m currently in Week #4 of my Accelerated Coach Training (ACT) class sponsored by LifeForming […]
United We Stand; Divided We Fall
25
Jun
United we stand; divided we fall. But he, knowing their thoughts, said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself is laid waste, and a divided household falls. (Luke 11:17) What is a key strategy in God’s plan to gather the end-time harvest? Radical Islam for years has been quietly and patiently planning for the overthrow […]
Meet Bowie Curry
24
Jun
The LORD is asking His children to earnestly and persistently petition Him for breakthrough and spiritual awakening in Virginia. So Jesus answered and said, “Assuredly, I say to you, there is no one who has left house or brothers or sisters or father or mother or wife or children or lands, for My sake and […]