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You are the only creation on the earth that has personal agency to not become what God made you. A bull is a bull, a fox is a fox, a pig is a pig, they can’t refuse. You’re the only creation of God that can deny the process of God to become what he made you to be. How do we become why we’re on the earth? Try this. Make one good decision every day. That’s how we push into the design of our lives. You’re just one good decision from setting yourself up for the next one. I found...

When you have a "bad throw" in pottery, the project on the potter’s wheel is ruined. In the workshop of a potter, working on the pottery wheel is called “throwing clay.” A bad throw means your vase, jar or art piece is ruined … you lump it back together in a large clump of clay and start over. Isaiah 64:8 reads, "LORD, you are our Father. We are the clay, and you are the potter. We all are formed by your hand." Have you ever sensed that maybe you were a bad throw? That you might as well be put...

Golf is a terrible game for beginners. One commentator said, “Golf is a game in which the goal is to put a small ball in a small hole with utensils ill-equipped to do so.” How do you get better at golf? Practice … and practicing it right. Muscle memory is the core attribute that makes a champion. Your body doesn’t have to think each time it moves – it just moves – and does it precisely. Learning to be generous, to tithe and give offerings is the same. It’s the muscle memory of your heart. When you begin to be...

Men around the world are not necessarily first communist, Hindu, Muslim, Buddhist, fathers, single, tall, short or anything else. All men at heart want to know how to earn a living, be respected, and have a purpose. My dad said, “Money is the currency of earth, faith is the currency of heaven.” Men need currency in both. This month, many pastors will embark on a series of messages to the congregation about money. It’s worth the listen, even if you’ve heard it hundreds of times. As men, we all need to learn both how to earn a living and how...

Happy New Year! As we embrace 2025, consider this truth: success isn't just about ambitious resolutions. It's about committing to daily rituals that reinforce our faith and core values. Remember, our steadfast devotion to these rituals makes the year more manageable, not just the goals we set in January. Building your faith daily is crucial; it fuels your strength and strategies for achieving those goals. Beware of the master negotiator within you, always finding excuses – too cold, too late, maybe tomorrow. Don’t forget, every misstep had one common factor: you were there. Let's reset our mindset with a spiritual resolve that...