MOUND VISIT(My high school baseball coach was a source of wisdom for me. Thanks Coach VanMeter) Wisdom comes with experience, over time. It can also come from seeking counsel with wise people. The most reliable and perfect wisdom comes in the here and now by asking God. “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should …
MOUND VISIT “While sin is still a sad and ever-present reality in each of our lives, it is simply no match for the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ.”(Paul David Tripp) If we allow the enemy to constantly remind us of our past sins, he has us right where he wants us. Repentance means to …
MOUND VISIT We remember. We remember being attacked by radical terrorist on this day 23 years ago. We mourned for those who were murdered and for those who lost loved ones. People on television openly talked about prayer. Our representatives prayed on the steps of the capital. Just for a minute, they weren’t left or …
The prayer that never fails:“Thy will be done.” “This, then, is how you should pray: “ ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.”(Matthew 6:9-10) “Let God have your life; He can do more with it than you can.” Keith MadisonSCORE International
Bitterness prevents us from being effective in just about everything we want to accomplish. God’s love opens doors and releases us from that prison. “Too many Christians become bitter and angry in the conflict. If we descend into hatefulness, we have already lost the battle. We must cooperate with God in turning what was meant …
Jesus restores life. If our lives feel empty it’s because we need more of Jesus. He is the only One who gives life and fulfillment. Jesus said: “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.”(John 10:10) “Religion is man’s …
“When the whole world is running towards a cliff, he who is running in the opposite direction appears to have lost his mind.”-C.S. Lewis “But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.” (Matthew 7:14) It’s easier to follow the crowd. It’s easier to just …
Received a great devotional from Clint Hurdle this morning. Within it was the following quote from C.S. Lewis: “Human history is the long terrible story of man trying to find something other than God which will make him happy.” “But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we …
Love your enemies. (Matthew 5:44)Pray for those in authority. (1 Timothy 2:1-6)Take the lower seat at the table. (Luke 14:10)Your will (not mine) be done. (Matthew 6:10) Ouch! These are difficult teachings for those of us who want to be in control. But Jesus wants us to let go. He wants us to surrender our …
We’ve all made mistakes. But the more time we spend looking at our past, the less time we spend looking at God. “You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.”(C.S. Lewis) “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive …