MOUND VISIT When our sons were growing up in our home, we measured their growth on the inside of a closet door. It was exciting for them (and for us) year after year to see the growth. What about our spiritual growth. Are we still infants, or are growing in faith and godly wisdom? “We …
MOUND VISIT Whether it’s your spouse, children, co-workers or the players you coach, communication is extremely important. Even the way we talk or listen can bring growth and healing or it can wound the heart. “The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.”(Proverbs 12:18) “The most important …
“After the presidential election in November, half of our countrymen will be happy, half will be furious. No matter how it turns out, honor Jesus.Why? An unbelieving world will be watching.” (Mike Linch) During the reign of Nero, Peter wrote this:“Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human authority: whether to the emperor, as …
Yesterday, I attended a friend’s funeral. He loved his family and baseball. He was a man of character and taught those values to his large family with both words and the way he lived his life. He was kind. I witnessed this kindness many times. His faith was central in his life. We need men …
In the midst of wars, natural disasters, and bitterly contested elections, there are good things going on in the world today. There are people surrendering their lives to Christ in Christian cultures, and in Muslim and Jewish communities. There are people serving others and praying for people who have lost homes and loved ones. People …
MOUND VISIT We all need hope, peace, rest, wisdom, security, truth, forgiveness, grace and love. We need other good things, as well. There is one place we can find all I have listed, and more…Jesus. “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not …
The only way that I’ve ever had my mind ‘right’ is when I’m seeking God’s will instead of my own. Those are the times that I played, coached, worked and cared for my family in peace and confidence. “Most of life’s battles are won or lost in the mind.”(Craig Groeschell) “Do not conform to the …
Peter was a Jewish zealot who hated Romans. Matthew was a Jewish tax collector who worked for the Romans and collected exorbitant taxes from Jews and then pocketed plenty for himself. He was hated by his fellow Jews and, no doubt, disrespected by the Romans. Jesus invited Peter and Matthew to play on the same …
MOUND VISIT “God is not satisfied with informing you about the work of His kingdom. He transforms you to participate in the work of His kingdom.”(Paul David Tripp) “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.”(Proverbs 16:3) We tend to place God in church, Bible Study and our time alone …
MOUND VISIT The times that I have completely surrendered to God have been the most peaceful times of my life. When His way becomes my way, then I’m going the right way. The way of peace. “The more we let God take us over, the more truly ourselves we become – because He made us.”– …