There have been a lot of good nicknames in baseball through the years. Just a few of my favorites: “Mudcat” Grant, “Oil Can” Boyd, “No Neck” Williams, “Catfish” Hunter…and the list goes on. Jesus gave some of his followers nicknames or new names. He called James and John “Sons of Thunder,” He renamed Cephas “Peter” …
“The past is a Foreign Country. They do things differently there.” (L.P. Hartley) It’s nice to occasionally reminisce and smile about sweet memories. But, it’s also very good to let go of past mistakes that serve as an anchor in our spiritual journey. Isaiah reminds us that God has a future planned for us that’s …
From Jesus’ parable of the prodigal son: “But the father said to his servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. Bring the fattened calf and kill it. Let’s have a feast and celebrate. For this son of mine was dead …
“I never knew a man who was good at making excuses who was good at anything else.” (Benjamin Franklin) “…..For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of.” (Matthew 12:34 b) Keith Madison SCORE International
There is much in this world to discourage us…if we allow it. We are not called to hide and to be silent, but in 1 Corinthians 16:13 Paul motivates us to handle adversity in five concise steps: Be on your guard Stand firm in the faith Be men of courage Be strong Do everything in …
As we were traveling on a bus near San Pedro in the Dominican Republic last week, I asked a freshman baseball player, “What is your number one takeaway from playing and serving in the D.R. so far?” His answer surprised me. “The first day, driving from the airport, I saw poverty and living conditions like …
Paul E. Miller gives a wonderful depiction of where God is when we are going through challenging times, or what he calls the “desert.” “The best gift of the desert is God’s presence. We see this in Psalm 23. In the beginning of the Psalm, the Shepherd is in front of me—‘he leads me beside …
Many times when things are going well I don’t think about God’s goodness. When things go wrong, I sometimes question God. God’s love for me is the same during the good times and the hard times. “But God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” …
Relationships end, our standards may change, and kingdoms may rise and fall but the Word of God never changes. “The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the Word of our God stands forever.” (Isaiah40:8) Keith Madison SCORE International
Heading down to the Dominican Republic with the University of Louisville baseball team this morning. Serving, Sharing, Competing and Team Building. Mound Visits will resume next week. Prayers appreciated! “Whoever wants to serve me must follow me, so that my servant will be with me where I am. And my Father will honor anyone who …