Jesus established guidelines and principles for us to live by. Adhering to those principles can make an incredible difference in the way we deal with family, friends and co-workers. At CCF Brands, we are reminded daily of the importance of living by these principles. We often share messages of encouragement with each other. We want to share some of these encouraging messages with you through this blog.
The Profile Of A Leader - Part One
Posted on April 25, 2013 | 3:47 pm
by Ron Whaley What is one of the first thing we look for in a leader? In the past year, Jeff Long of the University of Arkansas hired a new football coach. I am sure his goal was to find a coach with good values, character, integrity, and a solid moral foundation. He would like to have a leader who would inspire young men, represent the university, engage the fans and treat everyone with respect and honesty at all times. Do you think he wanted a person who believes in hard work and fairness? Do you think he wanted a…
Freedom and Love
Posted on April 15, 2013 | 5:35 pm
by Ron Whaley Galatians 5:13-14 13 For you have been called to live in freedom, my brothers and sisters. But don’t use your freedom to satisfy your sinful nature. Instead, use your freedom to serve one another in love. 14 For the whole law can be summed up in this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” As you think about these verses, consider how you have used your freedom in each season of your life. Did you use freedom of sin, to serve Satan - searching for the pleasures of all men can give you? Or did you use your…
My Day is Coming! Is Yours?
Posted on April 9, 2013 | 4:14 pm
by Ron Whaley Do you ever think about the season’s of your life. Today I look back and realize I am in the winter of my life. Wow! Where did the time go? What have I done with my life? I’ve never won a contest, I never was the life of the party. In many ways, I’ve simply been a hidden person. Time has a way of moving quickly - making you unaware of the passing years. It seems like yesterday that I was young, newly married and embarking on my new life with my wife. At other times it seems like…
Identity
Posted on April 2, 2013 | 9:45 pm
by Ron Whaley Do we know what it means to be a child of God, really know? How did you gain that understanding…through experiences growing up, our families and cultures. Were the scriptures a guide to help you understand who you are as a person today? Do you have a firm grasp on who you will become because of God’s word? Scripture gives us a historical account of generations from different cultures. It presents us with the moral wins and losses of our spiritual ancestors. Through the ancient text we see how God loves, disciplines, forgives, cares, and protects his…
It Is Written
Posted on September 4, 2012 | 7:10 am
by Mark Trowbridge But he answered, “It is written, “‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” Jesus answered Satan with the Word of God, when He was tempted. My question to you is how do you answer him when you are tempted? Do you try to battle him with your own power or do you state God’s Word as a shield of protection to him. Jesus says that “the Word of God is more powerful then a two edged sword.” He knew how to use it for not only defense, but offense.…