MOUND VISIT The Heart of the Matter In sports, coaches know when a player’s ‘heart’ isn’t in the right place. Also, players know when a coach’s heart is not right. Our prayers each morning should be for a heart that honors God and one that places people ahead of personal desires. The psalmist who wrote …
MOUND VISIT Light After my first year of coaching and teaching at Lake Wales (FL) High School, for my summer job I worked as a seasonal tour guide at Mammoth Cave National Park. At some point during our tour of the cave, we would turn out all of the lights. The result, total darkness. Then, …
Help! Sometimes life deals a blow to us. Whether it’s an illness, a family crisis, financial struggles, or challenges at work, life can sap all of your emotional and physical strength…if we deal with it alone. We have Someone who wants to carry our burdens and give us the comfort and wisdom we need. God …
Most all of us agree that there is too much anger in the world. It’s displayed daily on multiple news outlets, in congress, and on some city streets. It has become so normal to see it that it seems OK if we display it ourselves among family and friends. I’m no scientist or theologian, but …
Attitude Adjustment Do you ever need an attitude adjustment? Do you ever feel “out of sync” with others? If so, spend more time in God’s Word. Our attitudes and the way we feel about everyone changes. When we pray and read God’s Word, we see people and the challenges we face differently. Steven Furtick says, …
Attitude Adjustment Do you ever need an attitude adjustment? Do you ever feel “out of sync” with others? If so, spend more time in God’s Word. Our attitudes and the way we feel about everyone changes. When we pray and read God’s Word, we see people and the challenges we face differently. Steven Furtick says, …
CONFLICT A Christian should never face a confrontation without the Word of God and prayer. Pray for wisdom, guidance and Truth. If we face opposition our way instead of God’s way, we will not only fail, we will mis-represent Jesus. “For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world …
Freedom There was a time in my life that I felt separated from God. Perhaps you’ve been in that dark place as well. But because of God’s mercy and forgiveness, when we turn away from sin and go to Him for forgiveness, He forgets our sin. His grace is truly amazing. “as far as the …
Forever What will last forever? The Word of God and the souls of mankind. “For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.”(Hebrews 4:12) “The more I expose myself to …
Life after Death There are many mysteries concerning life after death. The older I get, the more this subject fascinates me. Ultimately, our hope and trust is in Jesus. He is the One to trust. “We don’t have eternal life because we’re good, we have it because God is good.”– Craig Groeschel “Dear friends, now …