“I believe the church at large has dropped the ball on ministry to those with same-sex attractions.” Dennis Jernigan
‘Now therefore, if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, then you shall be a special treasure to Me above all people; for all the earth is Mine. (Exodus 19:5)
What does it take to live a life of blessing?
What impact does blessing others have?
One of my favorite songs of all time is “I Bless you,” written by prolific songwriter and vocalist, Dennis Jernigan. That song has been a theme …

If there is a will, there is a way.
But You are He who took me out of the womb; You made Me trust while on my mother’s breasts. (Psalm 22:9)
When is the last time you changed a newborn’s diaper with one hand tied behind your back? How about tying both hands? Can’t be done? Keep reading!
I had plans to share a different message today, but I was so inspired by today’s Daily Gram [www.thecoachingpair.com] from Jerry Graham that I decided to bless you by sharing his message and video link.
As …

“Dois also shows us that it is never to late in life to take on something big for God.” - Chuck Colson
“Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father.” (John 14:12)
As you contemplate on the God who hung on the cross, what is possible for God to do through you for the remainder of your life?
Easter is always the 1st Sunday after the 1st full …

“To be humble to superiors is duty, to equals courtesy, to inferiors nobleness.” – Benjamin Franklin
By humility and the fear of the LORD Are riches and honor and life. (Proverbs 22:4)
In what areas of your life, do you need to die to yourself?
Yesterday evening, rather than hosting the weekly marriage LIFE group at our home, I attended the Tenebrae Service at New Salem Baptist Church. Before Pastor Chad Whaley and his wife Briana invited me a week ago, I had never heard of Tenebrae. The Tenebrae service has already had …

“If you live for the next world, you get this one in the deal: but if you live only for this world, you lose them both.” – C. S. Lewis
You will save the humble people; but Your eyes are on the haughty, that You may bring them down. (2 Samuel 22:28)
Have you ever prayed for humility?
In what ways can you be more humble at home and at work?
Today is Good Friday, a day the Body of Christ around the world commemorates the death of Jesus Christ. That may well have …

“With God’s strength; for God’s Glory!” – Jamie Whitmore’s race mantra
In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials, that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ, (1 Peter 1:6-7)
When was the last time you were touched – deeply moved by something you didn’t expect?
On March 13, I received an email titled …

“The law of nature is, Do the thing, and you shall have the power: but they who do not the thing have not the power.” Ralph Waldo Emerson
He must always keep this copy of the law with him and read it daily as long as he lives. That way he will learn to fear the LORD his God by obeying all the terms of this law. (Deut. 17:19, NLT)
How committed do you feel you are to achieve your goals?
Yesterday’s devotional mentioned that Dr. Jerry Graham has been my primary coach …

“When you look at your life, the greatest happinesses are family happinesses.”  – Joyce Brothers
But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever. (1 Titus 5:8)
What have been highlights for you in each of the past decades?
Today is my 50th birthday. Ten years ago I had plans to retire by the time I was 50 and was well on my way financially toward that goal. But God had other plans. He jerked …

“He who controls the media controls the culture!” – Ted Baehr, Founder of Movie Guide
Hear my cry, O God; Attend to my prayer. From the end of the earth I will cry to You, When my heart is overwhelmed; Lead me to the rock that is higher than I. For You have been a shelter for me, A strong tower from the enemy. I will abide in Your tabernacle forever; I will trust in the shelter of Your wings. (Psalm 61:1-4)
Are you seeking UNCOMMON COACHING to propel you forward on …

Freedom is oxygen to the soul.
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. (Proverbs 9:10)
What can the righteous do to stop the moral decline in America?
Last night I had a bad dream that I was driving through a small town when the police pulled me over and confiscated my iPod for having it in my car. I was so sad since I use that every day to listen to the Bible, worship songs, and inspirational messages.
What is the significance …