“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 …
This morning a good friend sent to me the lyrics of a song recorded by Lauren Daigle. The lyrics encouraged me. Hopefully they will encourage you, as well. I keep fighting voices in my mind that say I’m not enough Every single lie that tells me I will never measure up Am I more than just …
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 …