Mike Linch

How do you keep walking with God when nothing went the way you planned? Amilyn Pierce, VP of Government Affairs for the Arizona Diamondbacks, shares how she turned TO the Lord rather than away! Link in the 🧵

"Take the long way. Do the hard work, consistently and with generosity and transparency. And then you won't waste time doing it over."  Seth Godin

“Work hard so you can present yourself to God and receive his approval. Be a good worker, one who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly explains the word of truth.” 2 Timothy 2:15 NLT

Great leaders pursue silence and solitude. That's where we connect and commune with God. Mother Teresa said, "God is the friend of silence. We need silence to be able to touch souls." Let's seek silence today! @dansportslife

““Anyone who listens to my teaching and follows it is wise, like a person who builds a house on solid rock.” Matthew 7:24 NLT

“The cross is the great sign of God’s willingness to enter into our pain, not to take it away but to walk with us through it.” — Walk With Jesus (Henri Nouwen)

“Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children. Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He loved us and offered himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma to God.” Ephesians 5:1-2 NLT

“I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.” Psalms 119:11 NLT

Stuff theologians say: “You will trust God to the degree you know you are loved by Him.” Brennan Manning (1934-2013)

“Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it.” Ephesians 2:9 NLT

“For the word of God is living and active and full of power [making it operative, energizing, and effective]. It is sharper than any two-edged sword, penetrating as far as the division of the soul and spirit [the completeness of a person], and of both joints and marrow [the deepest parts of our nature], exposing and judging the very thoughts and intentions of the heart.” Hebrews 4:12 AMP

“Let the [spoken] word of Christ have its home within you [dwelling in your heart and mind—permeating every aspect of your being] as you teach [spiritual things] and admonish and train one another with all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs with thankfulness in your hearts to God.” Colossians 3:16 AMP

“In the beginning [before all time] was the Word (Christ), and the Word was with God, and the Word was God Himself. [Gen 1:1; Is 9:6] He was [continually existing] in the beginning [co-eternally] with God.” John 1:1-2 AMP

Managing your own emotions is the toughest leadership role you'll ever have. Get good at it. @shanewatrin

“So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” 1 Corinthians 10:31 NLT

“Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me along the path of everlasting life.” Psalms 139:23-24 NLT

Strong people don't put others down, they lift others up. — Michael P. Watson @davehkraft