Mound Visits, 9/19/19

The phrase “fear not” is used at least 80 times in the Bible, most likely because God knows the enemy uses fear to decrease our hope and limit our victories. Never trust your fears. They don’t know your strength.  “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” (Psalm 46:1) Keith Madison SCORE […]

Mound Visits, 9/18/19

“I once had a $18,000 a month house payment in Beverly Hills. A friend of mine said, ‘do you know how many people care where you live? Five, If you’re lucky. The rest are just jealous.’ I sold it. Now my house payment is about $1000 a month and no one cares but me. I’m […]

Mound Visits, 9/17/19

Without hope, without dreams and without prayer, it’s easy to become cynical during life’s journey. C.S. Lewis once said, “We are never too old to dream again.” We need less cynicism, more dreaming and more hope in Christ in the world today!” “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as […]

Mound Visits, 9/16/19

Recently, Henri Junghanel was inducted into the University of Kentucky Athletics Hall of Fame, along with five other accomplished athletes and coaches. He also won a gold medal for his native Germany in the 2016 Summer Olympics. In his induction speech, he had this to say about Harry Mullens, his Rifle coach at U.K., “Coach […]

Mound Visits, 9/14/19

“By spending time with our Father in prayer, we integrate our lives with His, with what He is doing in us. Our lives become more coherent. They feel calmer, more ordered, even in the midst of confusion and pressure.” (Paul E. Miller) “Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.” (Colossians 4:2) Keith Madison SCORE […]

Mound Visits, 9/11/19

Victor Hugo once said, “Go to sleep in peace. God is awake.” “He will not let your foot slip— he who watches over you will not slumber; indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.” ‭‭(Psalm‬ ‭121:3-4‬) Keith Madison SCORE International

Mound Visits, 9/10/19

I used to get frustrated during a busy day when people would interrupt me with unexpected visits or phone calls. I had things that I needed to get done! Perhaps those interruptions were people God wanted me to talk to. God doesn’t need our ability. He wants our availability! “…for it is God who works […]

Mound Visits, 9/9/19

“The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; surely I have a delightful inheritance.” ‭‭(Psalm‬ ‭16:6‬) I believe what the Psalmist was saying here is “stay in your lane!” You will have more peace in your life if you will slow down, identify your “boundaries” and don’t busy yourself with time consuming tasks […]

Mound Visits, 9/4/19

“The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails.” (William Arthur Ward) When all is said and done, there’s usually more said than done. “What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save them? […]

Mound Visits, 9/3/19

As humans, we have a tendency to place those with great talent or athletic ability on a pedestal and heap ridiculous amounts of praise on them. But those who fail, we want to climb on a pedestal of our own so that we can look down, sneer and heap shame upon them. Since I’ve been […]