Colossians 3:12 "Put on then, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness..." (ESV) Today's Thought Paul Tudor Jones is a Wall Street Legend. He’s made money for 29 consecutive seasons. With all the ups and downs that’s pretty remarkable. When other people see risk he sees opportunity. That attitude is partly what has … Continue reading Your greatest legacy may not be what you do
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A great defense against long-term failure
2 Timothy 1:7 "For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control." (ESV) Today's Thought Fear is the thousand-pound invisible monster that is always waiting in the wings to take up residence in your heart. Once he gets in he mauls your confidence and dreams with his stinky … Continue reading A great defense against long-term failure
You’re the one to give it
John 13:34 "love one another..." Today's Thought Psychologist Rene Spitz did a study at a “foundling home”—a place that provides shelter and some education to children who've been abandoned. There were 97 babies and children ranging in age from 3 months to 3 years. They were all fed. They all had medical care. But children also … Continue reading You’re the one to give it
So live it like it is
Psalm 145:2 "Every day I will praise you and extol your name for ever and ever." (NIV) Today's Thought Two years ago my dad passed away. As some of you know, he had a very short battle with cancer. He had started to notice different pains in his body--and that those pains were getting louder. … Continue reading So live it like it is
The current of criticism
Ephesians 4:29 "Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths..." (ESV) Today's Thought Is it just me or is it easy to criticize? If you stare at anything long enough, you’ll find things to pick apart. For example, you’ll discover that other people have character bunions; that organizations can speak out of both sides … Continue reading The current of criticism