Stock market woes…waiting for a cancer biopsy to come back…fired by your company…life’s a blast isn’t it? Now’s a good time to look at the bigger picture in life. Let’s see what God says and does about blitzes. Game Plan: “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this […]
We’ve all been in situations where we hope no one notices how we dropped the ball or failed other people. Here’s a story about losing a game and making things worse in the post-game interviews. Responsibility is much easier to swallow when we take it upfront, rather than when it’s pinned on us later by […]
A caution…I’m using an intense and extreme example. There is never a cause or justification for any person to be unfaithful to their spouse. But, the principle of examining yourself first has great power to initiate healing. Game Plan: “Judge not, that you be not judged. For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, […]
Do you feel shackled by some problem, disadvantage or disability? Is it your child or spouse who feels the chains of limitation? A friend or teammate? Check out this story about a powerful form of encouragement…vision. Game Plan: “Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing… And we urge […]
Think about a when you failed big-time…or were rejected deeply. The feelings were intense. The pain was high. If you’ve been there, you’ll identify with this story about getting flattered, then benched, then rejected. Watch and remember that there is more to the equation of life than performance. Game Plan: “When we were utterly helpless, […]
Do you keep your radar on for people that are going through tough stuff? Or do you tend to get so busy and occupied with what you’re reading, listening to or watching that you sometimes miss connecting with people…people who you could encourage? Take the lead from Tony Dungy. Game Plan: “…in your hearts honor […]
What do you face that is a lot harder than you expected? Watch Tim’s story and remember what is crucial in life: You are the only father or mother your child will ever have. You can deliver your love no matter the barrier. Game Plan: “Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, […]
Did someone tick you off recently? Are you still limping from a wound by a friend or family member? This story will help you choose a path forward that is better for them, and way better for you. Game Plan: “See that no one repays anyone evil for evil, but always seek to do good […]
Wouldn’t it be great to feel no pain? Think again. Pain is an important signal. To avoid it is impossible. To ignore it is unwise. To face it as a catalyst to becoming a better person is the only way to gain from pain. Gameplan: “For our earthly fathers disciplined us for a few years, […]
Sometimes the pain in this life is so great that only an eternal perspective can heal. Today’s zeitgeist is “have it all…here and now”. But, in reality, we are not just bodies; we are souls with bodies. We will live forever with God, or live forever without Him. Gameplan: But now that their father was […]
