Dietrich Bonhoeffer was an anti-Nazi German during WW-ll. He was eventually thrown into a Concentration Camp for his role in aiding Jews. He was hung one month prior to Germany’s surrender to allied forces. Bonhoeffer once said: “The ultimate test of a moral society is the kind of world that it leaves to its children.” …
The classic Gospel Song, “Just a Closer Walk” has been recorded by Patsy Cline, Alabama and many others. It’s uncertain who wrote it, but the lyrics and melody strike a chord with most of us, especially when we have no where to look but up. “I am weak but Thou art strong; Jesus, keep me …
I love this quote Mike Linch shared yesterday: “A boss loves power; a leader loves people.” (Amit Kalantri) Jesus said this… “My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.” (John 15:12) Keith Madison SCORE International
“Jesus came to announce to us that an identity based on success, popularity and power is a false identity- an illusion! Loudly and clearly he says: ‘You are not what the world makes you; but you are children of God.” (Henri Nouwen) “Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his …
Tomorrow morning Sharon and I will be traveling to the Dominican Republic once again. We will be conducting free baseball clinics to about 5-6 thousand kids and sharing the Gospel and serving in various ways. So, you won’t be hearing from me for about a week. Prayers, please, for the people we attempt to serve, …
“We wait in hope for the Lord; he is our help and our shield. In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name. May your unfailing love be with us, Lord, even as we put our hope in you.” (Psalms 33:20-22)
“As you walk through the valley of the unknown, you will find the footprints of Jesus both in front of you and beside you.” ~ Charles Stanley “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold …
“We do not have government by the majority. We have government by the majority who participate.” – Thomas Jefferson Its been a very heated and contentious campaign for governor and other state offices in Kentucky this fall. With all of the venom and the negative TV commercials many are turned off by the entire process. But, …
As we struggle to reach a goal, we don’t have to “make it happen.” We can take the following steps and “watch it happen.” Give your best effort (Colossians 3:23) Surrender your goals to Christ (Psalm 1:1-3) Follow the teachings of Christ (Romans 5:1) Serve Christ (Mark 9:35) After taking these steps in faith your …
When you can’t put your prayer in to words, God hears your heart. 26 In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. 27 And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the …