Ty Cobb has a reputation of being one of the greatest baseball players in the history of the game. He also is known as a ruthless, angry competitor who would not only take you out on a slide, but would go out of his way to hurt you with sharpened spikes. I don’t know for […]
There is only one way to avoid criticism: do nothing, say nothing, and be nothing. “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.”(Eleanor Roosevelt) Hold close to you what the Lord says, not what man may say. Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is […]
Knowing what your gifts are shows intelligence. Using your gifts to honor God shows wisdom. “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.”(1 Peter 4:10) Keith MadisonSCORE International
No matter how the world changes around us, He is always there, guiding us through it all. “God’s strength behind you, His concern for you, His love within you, and His arms beneath you are more than sufficient for the job ahead of you.” (William Arthur Ward) “Though the mountains be shaken and the hills […]
During the unpredictable winters in Kentucky, many of our outdoor plants die, freeze, dry up and even disappear from sight. It takes a certain knowledge of nature, and faith, to trust we will ever see them again. But when March and April arrive, along with the life giving warmth of the sun, you see them […]
What is good about Good Friday? When I was a kid I always wondered why people called such a tragic, sad day Good.So, what is good about Good Friday?1. Besides the physical pain snd the humiliation, Jesus took the past, present and future sins of the world upon Him that day. He took our sin […]
The Apostle Paul accomplished much after his conversion.He made three long missionary journeys throughout the Roman Empire, planting churches, preaching the gospel, and giving strength and encouragement to early Christians. Of the 27 books in the New Testament, Paul is credited as the author of 13 of them. Yet, this is what he said about […]
Our character is more important than our comfort. Jesus modeled this in a way that brings me to my knees when He said, “Father, not my will but yours be done” (Luke 22:42). Soon after, He was on the cross bearing incredible physical pain but also carrying my sin and shame…yours, as well. That is […]
At the cross, Jesus displayed His perfect love for us. At the resurrection, He displayed His power. “…and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.”(Ephesians 5:2) “Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. […]
My mantra the past three or four years has been, “I’m happier when I’m thankful.” I thank God for my family, the roof over my head, the vehicle in my driveway, the clothes in my closet, the beauty of nature and most importantly, a Savior who loves me unconditionally. I don’t always do this, but […]