Mound Visits, 9/1/26
No matter what we go through, we have a great hope. “…the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.” (1 John 4:4b) “God is with us, and His power is around us.” (Charles Spurgeon) Keith Madison
Mound Visits, 8/31/26
Jesus taught us how to love God and love people. That’s where the true riches dwell. “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves …
Mound Visits, 8/29/26
Peace: If we want the peace of God, we must first have peace with God. “Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,” (Romans 5:1) “No God, no peace. Know God, know peace.”(Croft M. Pentz) Keith Madison
Mound Visits, 8/21/26
Love > Sin: What would you do if you were healthy but knew that you only had a short time to live? Would you travel, visit your closest relatives, watch your favorite performer, take a cruise? I believe Peter gets it right in his letter written to the first century church: “The end of all …
Mound Visits, 8/19/26
Follow Jesus: If we prioritize serving Christ over winning the approval of people, our lives will be full and we will have fewer disappointments. God knows our needs and He will be faithful. “Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If …
Mound Visits, 8/18/26
Jesus is in the Details: Little things well-executed win games in any sport. We remember the big plays, but it’s the hundreds of well-executed details that most fans don’t notice that wins the game. Jesus knew that success in small things leads to success in large things. Listen to Jesus’ words about details: “Whoever can …
Mound Visits, 8/17/26
The Wilderness: When we go through a ‘dry season’ or even a dark time when we feel distant from God, just hold on. God may very well be getting ready to use you or reveal answers to questions you have had. It’s hard to see while we are in the ‘wilderness.’ Isaiah, David, John the …
Mound Visits, 8/14/26
Seek and Wait in Faith: God hears us when we cry out to Him. Jesus empathizes with us when we experience pain, loneliness, stress and grief. He cares deeply and His love endures forever. We may, at times, ‘feel’ alone, but we are not. Let’s turn off the phone, and other devices, and seek Him …
Mound Visits, 8/12/26
Encouragement: You may never know what an encouraging word or action may mean to someone. It’s such an easy thing to do or say. I sometimes become selfish and forget about the people around me or the ones I come in contact with. Let’s say an encouraging word to someone today, or do a small …
Mound Visits, 8/11/26
Freedom: “You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love.”(Galatians 5:13) “Christian freedom does not mean being free to do as we like; it means being free to do as we ought.”(William Barclay) What would the world …