Proverbs 25:28 "A person without self-control is like a city with broken-down walls." (NLT) Today's Thought I’m three days in to a three week coffee fast. Just to be clear, that means I’m not drinking ANY coffee. For three weeks. At all. Zilch. For some of you that’s no big deal. But for me, coffee has … Continue reading To get something great
integrity
Who you are in private
Hebrews 13:18 "Pray for us, for we are sure that we have a clear conscience, desiring to act honorably in all things..." (ESV) Today's Thought Sometimes I like to imagine I’m hanging out with Jesus and his disciples. But not when there were impressive things happening like healings, huge crowds, and dramatic speeches. I wonder … Continue reading Who you are in private
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
Appearance bias
1 Samuel 16:7 “People look at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.” (NIV) Today's Thought “Never judge a book by its cover.” It’s one of those lessons you learn when you’re young… But we do it all the time! You know as well as I do that appearances can be deceiving. … Continue reading Appearance bias
