Today we are facing an enemy that will destroy mankind. Throughout history, we have encountered disease and sickness that ravages families, friends and community; however, there is a greater danger that threatens to kill us from the inside out.

It takes heart to do anything in life. Coaches motivate their teams by saying, "Go out there and play with all your heart. Leave it all on the field!" Skills and talents are important but leading with heart separates the good from the great.

When we count our days, we make our days count. No more wasted days or even good days. Just God-days ahead for all of us.

Prayer is hard! It takes work. I often feel guilty that I don’t pray enough. Even when I do, I wish I prayed longer.

A few weeks ago as I prepared myself for Thanksgiving, my favorite holiday, I started to wonder how to see it through a generous lens. Then it hit me. I don’t want to be someone who is just giving thanks. I want to be someone who is generous in thanks.

I fight this daily, and I desire to switch my battle cry from “Me First!” to “You First!” When we make this switch, we become others focused. General William Booth, founder of Salvation Army, understood the importance of “You First.”