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One of the great attributes of our faith in Christ is endurance. Paul said, “Your life will bear much fruit when you are strengthened by his power … which builds in you endurance and patience” (Col. 1).Every great runner, swimmer or athlete will tell you that one of the key ingredients of success is endurance. And, it doesn’t just happen. It is an act of our will to work and build it into our lives.Endurance is part of becoming more like Jesus—life as a disciple. Endurance, resilience and grit are built. Day by day. Habit by habit. I’m challenging you today to come...

We were with a group of great men in Reno when I asked them this key question, “Is the level of life you’re now living – at the full capacity of your life. Or, do you sense there is something more?” Almost every man said, “I sense there is something more.” I feel the same way. And, that’s the amazing part of following Jesus – there is always more! In Ephesians God speaks through Paul that he has “lavished” his love and grace on us. In Psalms God says through David, “You will be blessed in every area of your life...

You are a master negotiator. You can negotiate yourself out of any good decision. And what’s somewhat ironic for me is that any bad decision in my life has one constant—I was there. Feel that way, too? To get the positive results you want in 2020, spend THREE MINUTES reading this then join me for 10 days starting with communion on January 1…click below. We all have ways to pushback. “It’s too cold to workout.” “It‘s too late.” “Let’s make this happen tomorrow,” on and on. It certainly doesn’t help to turn on the rants of self-proclaimed success coaches that...

This week in the United States we celebrate something so very blessed and unusual in the world—“Thanksgiving.” Pausing for a moment, we collectively bow our heads to thank God for His provision and protection. On September 6, 1620, “Pilgrims” left England for the new “America.” After two months on a storm-tossed sea, they landed on the shores of Massachusetts and held a prayer service. Tragically unprepared for a harsh New England winter, nearly half died before spring.  Persevering with great faith and assisted by helpful Native Americans, the Pilgrims reaped a good harvest the following summer and declared a three-day feast....

Everyone said "What does Stalwart mean?" And then everyone found out....At the Global Summit last week in Dallas, one of the business success speakers, Keith Holden, said, "Stalwart means loyal, constant support to a person or a cause. People can count on you because you're reliable, hardworking. You do all you can to encourage and contribute using wisdom, knowledge, and fortitude."After three days under a fountain of wisdom and instruction from speaker after speaker, one of our young men texted, "Stalwart is the theme of my life. I loved the prayerful approach in each session, love the community."Each speaker nailed...