“Obedience is an act of thankful worship, not a fearful means of trying to gain favor with God….you don’t need to obey to gain God’s favor. Christ has gained God’s favor on your behalf…your obedience is a hymn of gratitude to a God who met you where you were and did for you what you …
Someone once wrote: Two natures beat within my breast,The one is foul, the other blessedThe one I love, the other I hate;The one I feed will dominate. Feed your faith daily and starve your doubts, fears and negativity. “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your …
Dodger skipper Tommy Lasordaonce said, “There are three types of baseball players: Those who make it happen, those who watch it happen and those who wonder what happens.” As Christians in America, are we making positive change, watching negative change or just wondering what is happening? “Do not merely listen to the word, and so …
MOUND VISIT “But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,”1 Peter 3:15 Let your light shine. People will see a difference. Give people a reason to …
The pre-game hype was all about Ohtani, Judge and Sosa, but the panel of baseball experts didn’t know the end of the story. Freddie Freeman would be the one to hit a walk-off grand slam in extra innings to win game one of the World Series for his team, the L.A. Dodgers. We think we …
You’ve heard it said, “no one becomes rich until he enriches the life of someone else.” As a former coach, this means that no matter how many wins I earned it was meaningless unless I poured value into the athletes I coached. There will be opportunities today or tomorrow for you enrich the life of …
MOUND VISIT In the small country church I grew up in, there was a man named Jethro. He seemed old but he was probably in his 30’s. He had much difficulty talking. He spoke very few words. People in our community called him “simple.” He always sat next to his mother. We would have testimonies …
Keep the main thing, the main thing. “Many of us feel stress and get overwhelmed not because we’re taking on too much, but because we’re taking on too little of what really strengthens us.”(Marcus Buckingham) “My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.”(Psalms 73:26) …
“There will always be people who don’t see your worth; don’t let it be you.” (Unknown) “The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.””(1 Samuel 16:7b) One of the biggest mistakes we make in life is trying to be …
“Amazing grace! How sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me! I once was lost, but now am found; Was blind, but now I see.”(John Newton) As a twelve year old I couldn’t define grace. I had heard the word many times in songs and sermons. Even though I couldn’t define grace, God allowed me to receive …