Losing Ugly Is Not Final

Losing Ugly Is Not Final

I started playing tennis 6 years ago which means I’ve had 6 years to lose ugly. And what I’ve learned is that there are many, many ways to lose ugly. If I’m lucky I win ugly. But at least it’s a win. (To paraphrase Shakespeare, A win by any other name…).  My...
Discover The Enormity Of God’s Grace

Discover The Enormity Of God’s Grace

Today I will open myself to the enormity of God’s grace; things that are freely given; gifts of divine favor and blessing so freely and lavishly bestowed (Amplified Bible, Classic Edition); the wonderful free gifts of grace and blessing (Living Bible); all that grace...
Seek Christ, Not Success

Seek Christ, Not Success

Today I will temper my daily service “successes” with the big picture of Christ’s salvation. The focus of believers’ lives and preaching should be “God is merciful and will save,” not “We have power; look at us.” Christians should focus their ministries on the gospel...